Project GenX

This episode we cover the 1982 Disney movie TRON. Along the way we discuss if the users are worth fighting for, the amazing video games, The Money Pit (for some reason) and whether or not Dave and Barry are S.I.M.P.s for this film (they are). Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com...

What's a Retro Summer without John Cusack? This week we are covering the 1986 classic One Crazy Summer. Along the way we discuss this movie's spiritual prequel, whether or not there is an actual plot to the movie and finally is Demi Moore a good actor? Much fun is had along the way. ChiliDog!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!!...

In the summer of 1992 Tim Burton unleashed the Christmas themed sequel to his 1989 Batman movie and the world...saw it. This episode we do a deep dive into 1992's Batman Returns. Along the way we discuss the hierarchy of the Burton/Schumacher films, how McDonalds HATED this movie and whether or not Michelle Pfeiffer still owns a whip. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe a...

We all enjoy going to an amusement park. But what about the parks that were a little off the beaten path or had an unique theme? This episode we discuss several regional parks several of which no longer exist and reminisce about the days we were allowed to run free with no parental supervision. And for even more fun go and check out Defunctland  and Expedition Theme Park  to see videos about all y...

Retro Summer 2022 rolls from the suburbs right into downtown Chicago in 1987's Adventures In Babysitting. Along the Wayne discuss such topics as why the macguffin in every 80's movie would never work today, the engineering snafus of chop shops and just how many Halloween movies are there? (Wait for it). All this and more as we are once again joined by the Infamous Amy. Follow us on social media an...

As we move further into Retro Summer 2022 we take a detour into space via a thermal curtain failure to review the 1986 movie SpaceCamp. Along the way we discuss the real life Space Camp, why physics don't apply to movie logic and we welcome special guest host the Infamous Amy!! It's sure to be an exciting ride. Follow us on social media and please follow, like Andrade us on your pod catcher of cho...

So here it is. We have spent the time researching, debating and even screaming a little to get down to this. Eight movies enter, one movie leaves as the champion. So join us along with our good friends and fellow GenXers GenX GrownUp , genXmixtape  and Society Owes Me A Gen-X Podcast  as we proclaim just what movie best represents GenX!! Follow our friends on social media Society Owes Me a GenX Po...

Retro Summer 2022 takes a turn for the global thermonuclear war as we cover the 1983 movie WarGames. Along the way we discuss how the computer keeps talking even though there isn't a speaker sight, phone phreaking, how you are NEVER untraceable online and how everything old is new again. So sit back with a Big Gulp of TAB and enjoy our review of WarGames!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod...

Retro Summer 2022 rolls on with the 1984 movie Cloak & Dagger. Along the way we discuss Atari (it was a 5200), whether of not an imaginary friend can manifest himself, just how much disbelief one can suspend and oh yeah DAVE IS BACK!! So sit backend get your twenty-sided dice ready to roll as we take a deep dive into Cloak & Dagger. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

Here it is...finally! We've been teasing this for a couple months and now you can hear our bracket. We have set up 32 movies across 4 regions all about Generation X and who we are. Along with our friends GenX GrownUp , genXmixtape  and Society Owes Me a GenX Podcast  we will debate what movie most exemplifies GenX. So sit back, strap in and enojoy all things Rex Manning!! Follow our friends on soc...

Here we are just scratching the surface of our Retro Summer 2022 and already we have a classic "kid in danger" movie. This episode we discuss 1986's Flight of the Navigator. Along the way we debate whether or not NASA is evil, what happens to child actors after the fame is gone and of course we get sidetracked talking about the movies Disney doesn't have streaming. So sit back and listen to some B...

Retro Summer 2022 begins with our in-depth review of the 1985 movie Explorers!! Along the way the origins of Retro Summer 2022 are revealed and we discuss why being a kid during the GenX era was THE BEST!! So join us for the beginning of one epic summer of retro fun!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

It's been 25 years since Buffy the Vampire Slayer introduced us to the town of Sunnydale and a universe that we didn't know we needed in our lives. On this episode Alan is joined once again by A'riel Morganna Alexandria to talk extensively about their love for the show and why season 3 is the best (they will fight you over this one). So hold on for the this deep dive into the Buffyverse. Fun will...

This week it's just Barry and Alan again as Dave is off on a secret mission trying to save the rec canter. On this rambling episode we discuss the fact that REO Speedwagon wrote one of the worst songs ever, tell tales of youthful idiocy and finally we preview our upcoming crossover event with GenX MixTape , Society Owes Me A Gen-X Podcast  and GenX Grownup . It's going to be a lotta fun!! Instagra...

And we are back with part two of our discussion about our favorite wrestling matches and moments. This time we are focusing on the WWF/WWE favorites. So grab yourself some popcorn and enjoy the show! Instagram discord Facebook  (if you must) projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

This episode it's just Alan and Barry and we discuss a subject near and dear to our hearts, Professional Wrestling. So sit back and enjoy while we make our way through our favorite matches, angles and moments in AEW and WCW. Kayfabe be damned. Instagram discord Facebook  (if you must) projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

Here we go again with another deep dive into the Billboard Top 100 Songs of 1982. Along the way we are truly amazed at Barry's ability to recall obscure one hit wonders. It's scary. And we ask the question, Is Asia a hard rock band? Check out our YouTube Playlist  to hear all the good (and bad) songs of 1982. Instagram discord Facebook  (if you must) projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

We have spoken about our beloved home town many times before but this time we discuss venues that we love(d). Along the way we talk about the concerts, sports events and all around good times we enjoyed over the years. Welcome to Nashville!! Now ya'll go home... Instagram discord Facebook  (if you must) projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

This episode we discuss the films released in 1982...after a lengthy discussion of professional wrestling. Because two of us love wrestling and the other one is Dave. If you would like to get to the meat of the episode skip ahead to the 25:24 mark in the show. R.I.P. Scott Hall. You'll always be the Bad Guy we love Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

Comedians. We all love them. Sometimes we love to hate them. But ultimately they make life fun. This episode we discuss comedians who were given their own cartoon series. It gets weird.  Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

This episode we get to know BARRY!!!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

This episode...yeah, we've got nothing. There's no BARRY! this time and so we have no compass. So sit back and enjoy us rambling through many, many topics.  Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

We all love seeing the triumph of Olympic glory and with that in mind this week we discuss movies that give us the warm fuzzies about the Olympics. Along the way..I can't even begin to tell you where we go. So sit back and enjoy our ramblings about movies that get us into the Olympic spirit. And if you must see it Red Hot Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com    

If you grew up GenX then you have fond memories of listening to the radio and having a favorite DJ. This episode we talk about radio DJs in pop culture and discuss what they may or may not have contributed to our lives. We are also proud to announce that BARRYYYYYYY! is now joining us on a regular basis to bring the GenXtra!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

We all have them, that song we don't want anyone to know we love. Or a movie we'd never admit to liking. This episode we (mostly Alan) share our secret shames with you and defend why we love them so much. And of course we veer off topic. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com