The Gen X Experience

I've gone with a hot theme today as I've got my friend Dan Walker, owner operator and electrical inspector for Freedom Electrical to talk us through the everything you need to know and then some about solar panels! How much? How long? Where to? Leading up to that I've got 7 great tracks and all the fun facts you didn't know! Eddy Grant: Electric Avenue Philip Oakly: Together In Electric Dreams Man...

Today I went through my downloads in no order but just the last ones to be added (usually found playing in the supermarket while I'm cruising the aisles) and that's exactly how my show rolled today! We've got a line up that goes from the 60's right up to 2026! Whether you came for nostalgic heavy synth, vintage acoustic groove, or a brand new independent release, there's a little bit of everything...

Tune in to The Gen X Experience as we crank up the volume on history's best rebellion songs and anthems of defiance!! From fighting inequality to standing up against the status quo, I'm spinning tracks that defined generations of uprisings and bold defiance. Hit play to catch the full show - it's time to make some noise!

Buckle up and hold tight - this week on the Rebels and Outlaws show we're crossing the line and running from the law. I'm spinning a big hit track list packed with themes of defiance, classic midnight rides and small town rebels who refuse to give up and turn in. From the gritty southern twang of bootlegging to the pulse of classic rock and reggae lawbreakers, we listening to tunes that push back...

I'm sharing the tunes that moved me through an amazing day in Raglan last Saturday. Easy listening from Jessie J, to Six60, Annah Mac to Gnarls Barkley, and more it's been a sun shining day in the studio today. Thanks for coming along for a feel good vibe.

Strap in - We're stepping back into the ultimate transitional year! In 1999, Prince's apocalyptic party prediction arrived - Y2K hysteria has us hoarding food and freaking out meanwhile Napstar flipped the music industry on it's head. From the cinematic revolution of The Matrix to the unstoppable takeover of CD players pumping out Stellar, Lou Bega and Shania Twain, 1999 was loud and unforgettable...

This week we're going to a year that was packed with unforgettable music, movies, fashion, and tv shows. Think Grease, Saturday Night Fever, flares, platform shoes, The Good Life, Are You Being Served, Jaws 2, and Holden Toranas. There's another reason I'm taking you on a trip down that particular memory lane - 1978 is coming to Raglan this Sunday 27th September at the Raglan Town Hall. It's a spe...

Who were we, what were we wearing, driving, watching at the movies? Platform shoes, bell bottoms, polyester and tie dye everything! How much did we earn and what were our penal rates in the workplace? The average hourly rate was $1.80 and it cost $1.70 to go to the movies and we dressed up for the occasion. We drove Chrysler Valiants, Holden Kingswoods and there were plenty of Morris Minors, Datsu...

Tune in for a funny, informative and I think bloody interesting deep dive into all things Kiwi in 1981 - what were we wearing, watching, earning, protesting, creating and watching back in the day? I've got a great line up of music for you including the peak number they hit and the weeks they spent on our charts. In 1981 Flying Nun Records were launched in Christchurch and Good Bye Pork Pie was an...

An amazing legend of a woman who passed over this week - the beautiful and immensely talented Dolly Parton!! I pivoted from the show I'd planned, to instead pay tribute to the iconic and legendary singer/song writer musician and actress Dolly Parton, with whom I share a birthday with. I play 7 of her greatest songs and give you some beautiful stories behind the songs and behind the woman. I end my...

Hey beautiful people, join me for a show playing the tunes you loved (or hated) back in the ra of 1997! I'll set the scene of who, what where and play you the hits that made it to the NZ top 20 that year. Thanks for joining me today on The Gen X Experience. :)

Welcome back to the Gen X Experience! Today I'm joined by my very good friend Eske Dost - founder of Inspire Change, a Sports Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and World Champion Boxer and Weightlifter. She breaks down our health and vitality needs as we age into simple bite sized actionable habits that will care for, fuel and protect our minds and bodies. This podcast will make...

Listen in for a 90 minute flashback into what we were listening to, what we were driving and what movies were hot back then! I hope you enjoy the show as much as I did making it for you.

'm doing a '2 shows for Tuesday' starting with a morning show and I'll be back later with my regular Gen X Experience show at 3pm. It's been a fun morning filling in for Aaron today, chatting about the weather, the phoenix palms on the main street and all kinds of things in between. Music randomly selected by what I've recently downloaded in no order and by no genre! Thanks for listening and letti...

It's a trip back to 1988, a quick look at the social landscape in NZ then a deep dive into the hits of that year. I play the only 3 NZ tracks to hit #1 that year plus a selection of the best tunes that will take you straight back to leather jackets, slouch socks, big earrings and even bigger hair. Thanks for listening, see you next week!!

Starting with a short tribute to Sir Sam Neil and Kaumatua Ruru Harepeka Nako Hona who passed over within days of one another. We follow this up with a setting of the scene back in 1986, the socio economic climate, the activism, the wins and of course the most popular tunes being played on our airwaves. Thanks for joining me for another Gen X Experience.

Today I had the pleasure to interview someone from my Toastmaster family, Selwyn Cook: a real life hero and advocate for our Disability Community and we talk about all he's done and continues to do to include them in the world of employment and business. It's a story I've heard before but knew it was important and wanted to give him another platform to share it. I follow up our fab interview with...

Hey beautiful people! Join me for a few goodies from a decade plus ago. Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, Sia, Katy Perry, Pink and more. As always, I throw in some interesting facts about the bands and musicians I play - there's always a background story to every star, song and era. Thanks for listening.

From Herbs to Dragon, Peking Man and Stellar and lots more in between, I've played 2 of each of some long time highly regarded Kiwi bands from the past and present. There were so many to choose from that I'll do part 2 next week....

A follow on to last week's show ending my playlist with some Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Kings Of Leon, Led Zepp, G'n'r and all the interesting facts that live behind these tracks. All for your listening pleasure - thanks for tuning in!

A few 90's tunes but a big interview with a very cool cat I met last week in Raglan. An intrepid traveler from Nottingham England with a vibrant personality who plays the guitar, writes poetry and has had lots of interesting chapters in life. What a great chat we had! Sorry a bit's missing - the tech stopped along the way and we're missing about 25 mins but well worth a listen anyways. What a vibe...

Today NZ mourns for our beautiful Dame Jules Topp, and I wanted to pay homage to one half of a duo I watch busked in the early 80's on Auckland's K'Rd. I loved them ever since and followed them until I read the sad news yesterday. Fly high Jools, thank you for the laughter and the legacy. Much love to Lynda and the rest of the Topp whanau. I follow up these tunes with some other icinic NZ singers...

Hand picked iconic tunes with fantastic snippets of fact and tips about this movie and it's cast members. A movie I was excited to discuss as it comes from the golden Year of Cinema in 1994. Of which you'll learn more about in the episode. Thanks for listening beautiful people. Xx

Hey beautiful people, I've hand chosen my fav 19 tracks from this 41 track double album. It was one of our many records in our collection growing up. I played this weekly from an nearly age and had been listening to it for a number of years before I got to watch the movie. I've had a great time sharing interesting facts about George Lucas, the Wolfman Jack and the other early days actors from this...

Start the day with a spring in your step and some toe tapping motivating tunes. I've got your news and weather too, and a great interview with our very own Emma from Xtreme Zero Waste who excited to bring us the what's up low down on what great things are happening up there - Rework It Workshops, Onsite Tours and the merging of our Enviroment Centre with the Recycling Centre. SO many great ways th...