Project GenX

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    

At some point we all wish we were someone else. Maybe a change would do you good. It's a long held tradition in Hollywood and especially in music to choose a new name so on this episode we see just how well Dave and Barry know their celebrities. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

It is a new year and so we catch upon what TV we've been watching as well as whatever else comes to mind. So sit back and enjoy!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

Movies and television have given us a few gems when it comes to music. And occasionally they give us a few fake bands of note. This episode Barry is back to discuss the best fake bands Hollywood could supply. Go check out our YouTube playlist  to relive the glory. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

We are back after the holidays and we go straight for the fight! This episode we welcome Barry back to the show and make our 90's Alternative Playlist. Of course there is much discussion about what is "alternative" and what is just pop music. It gets ugly. So enjoy our playlist  and let us know your feelings about the results. Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

We all know them and dread their return every year. Join us for this trudge down the Christmas list we all want to avoid: The Worst Christmas Songs. And if you just have to hear them go to our YouTube Playlist . Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

"Hallelujah! Holy S#!+! Where's the Tylenol?" It's that time of year again and so we are covering the classic comedy Christmas Vacation. Along the way well, we talk a lot about all the Vacation movies and the paradox of multiple Audreys and Rustys . Plus the Old Navy commercials . All this and more!! Instagram discord Facebook projectgenxpod@gmail.com  

Christmas movies come and go but some hit us right in the nostalgia. This episode we discuss the new soon to be a classic 8-Bit Christmas. And of course along the way we detour though such topics as: why do kids like Takis?, when is Hanukah? and will Alan make the fantasy football playoffs? (the answer is probably not). As always you can find us on social media here: Instagram discord Facebook pro...

As our bellies are full and we are recovering from Thanksgiving we take a moment to ramble like we do. So sit back and listen as we travel through new vinyl, Yellowstone, why Dave both loves and hates the new Dune and pretty much anything else that comes to mind. Many thanks to  Kreatures and Kreeps  for our new spooky logo design. Make sure to check out her  Instagram page  for all kinds of kool...

"I have come here to kick ass and chew bubblegum. And I'm all out of bubblegum." John Carpenter is a genius and his masterpiece just may be 1988's They Live. On this episode we discuss just how scarily this movie holds up over thirty years later. And of course by the end we get waaaaaay off topic but we have a good time. Many thanks to  Kreatures and Kreeps  for our new spooky logo design. Make su...

Cover songs. It's a love/hate relationship we all put ourselves through. For every Joe Cocker covering "With A Little Help From My Friends" we get ten Disturbed covers of "The Sounds of Silence." This week on the episode friend of the show Barry returns to try and steer the ship through the treacherous waters of two hours of sleep and half pot of coffee. You'll understand when you hear it. So sit...