Project GenX

Happy Halloween everyone!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Facebook Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram  

We close out our Halloween retrospective with Rob Zombie's 2009 Halloween II. It's been fun and we hope everyone has had a good spooky season. We will be back with one more episode to close out OctoberFest. So sit back and enjoy. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Facebook Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram  

We are entering the final stretch of OctoberFest 2026 and to start us off we cover Rob Zombie's 2007 remake of Halloween. There is a lot to unpack here so sit back, relax and enjoy. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Facebook Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram  

We finish out the main run of our Halloween retrospective with 2002's Halloween Resurrection. Oh man this is a mess but we do manage to find a few things to talk about. So sit back and enjoy the shit show. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Facebook Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram  

Here we are at the beginning of a new chapter in the Halloween franchise and a new-ish timeline. This episode we are covering the 1998 movie Halloween H20. Along the way we discover that Laurie Strode is a monster, the late 90's had an esthetic and just where did Michael Myers keep his Halloween garb? Much fun is had in the warm California sun. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, s...

This is the end of the Thorn Trilogy and with that we are covering the 1995 movie Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Along the way we discuss the proper pronunciation of runes (ruins?), how many different versions exist of this movie and why did they have to "keep it in the family?" It's a mess but we slog through. So sit back and enjoy(?). Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, s...

We are still trudging along through our Halloween retrospective and this episode we cover the 1989 movie Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. This one is a challenge but we are here for it and we still have a good time. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Facebook Instagram discord X...

As we go deeper into OctoberFest we cover the 1988 movie Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Along the way we discuss just how "Kentucky" Illinois really is, the hazards of being the sheriff (or his daughter) in Haddonfiled and how does Michael Myers turn blonde for one scene. Much fun is had so sit back and enjoy. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on...

We are back with the second episode of OctoberFest 2026!! This time we are covering the 1981 movie Halloween II. Along the way we most definitely wonder "why" a lot. So sit back, dim the lights and light a candle because it is the most wonderful time of the year!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Facebook Instagram discord X...

And so it begins, OctoberFest 2026!! On this first episode we cover the 1978 horror classic Halloween. Along the way we detour through Kentucky, discuss the local UHF programming of our youth and eventually we actually talk about the movie. SO dim the lights, light a candle and try not to get too freaked out. It's a scream!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us...

Here we are at the precipice of OctoberFest 2026!! So this episode we give you a rundown of what is coming and catch up on our summer. So sit back and enjoy! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Facebook Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram  

This episode we close out the summer with 1988's The Great Outdoors. Along the way we reminisce about family vacations, car ride sing-a-longs and just who was the inspiration for Nancy Wheeler. Much fun is had so sit back and enjoy. Plus don't forget that OctoberFest is just around the corner!!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice...

We are back for our final episode before we start gearing up for OctoberfFest. This episode we are covering the 1988 movie She's Having A Baby. Along the way, well...just listen to the episode. Trust us. We will be back soon with new episodes.   Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram

On this much delayed episode we cover the 1987 Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Along the way we discuss why some people are annoyingly optimistic, the futility of homework and why GenX is doing just fine. So sit back and enjoy the show.   Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's...

We are back after a long hiatus with the 1987 film Some Kind of Wonderful. Along the way we discuss if John Hughes' movies are better directed by someone else, is this a spiritual sequel to Pretty In Pink and should we drop a movie from our list. Much fun is had and we invite you back to enjoy this podcast with us.   Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your...

Once again we traverse the Illinois landscape that is Shermer in 1985's Weird Science. Along the way we discuss the finer points of wealthy Chicago suburbs, 1980's luxury sports cars (again) and whether or not those panties would seduce a fifteen year old boy. Much fun is had along the way. So sit back and ponder "why don't people understand?" Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, su...

We are back!! After a small hiatus we return with the 1986 comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Along the way we discuss how living in the Chicago suburbs means that you are rich, who pays the consequences for Ferris' actions and our love of 80's luxury sports cars. So sit back and enjoy our journey through Shermer, Illinois.  Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us o...

John Hughes continues his reign of terror in 1986's Pretty In Pink. Along the way we discover that maybe writing is a better job for John Hughes, the wrong side of the tracks actually exists and Dave loves 3D. Much fun is had. So sit back and enjoy. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram

This week we discuss the 2017 movie Anna and the Apocalypse. Dave did this. Blame him. Along the way we try to make this better by taking detours through Star Trek, generations and we layout a rough sketch of our upcoming new podcast. So sit back, ignore the movie we are supposed to be covering and enjoy the rest of the show Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us...

In our second episode of the Welcome to Shermer series we dive into The Breakfast Club. Along the way we discuss Verner's pay, social circles and the mystery of Carl the janitor. So don't you forget about us while you sit back and enjoy. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram

And so it begins. This is the beginning of our exploration of Shermer, Illinois and all things John Hughes. Along the way, well you just have to listen. We have also updated our YouTube page. The link is bellow Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord X YouTube Dave's Instagram

This month we get a double whammy of Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day. So to celebrate A'riel joins us to talk about the 2025 movie Heart Eyes. Along the way sidetrack into superheroes, red mercury and the value of a good dil...we'll just let you listen to find out. Enjoy!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discor...

We're Back!! For real this time. And with our return we are heading to one of the most famous non-existent cities in America: Shermer, Illinois. In this first episode we will determine what is John Hughes' cannon and what isn't. Along the way we disagree on a couple things and overall just have a good time. So sit back, relax and don't be a retard!!   Follow us on social media and don't forget to...

We are back after a short absence and this time around we are doing some OctoberFest cleanup with two movies from 2025, Clown in a Cornfield and Sinners. Along the way we get derailed many, many times and make Dave completely uncomfortable. Much fun is had. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord X Dave's Instagram...

This episode we tack the Starz television show Ash vs Evil Dead. Along the way we discuss our preferences for tricked out hursts, the trouble with tribbles and we round it out with a game of Kevin Bacon or Jon Bon Jovi. Much fun is had. Happy Halloween everyone!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord X Dave's Ins...