Project GenX

It was a long and grueling month but here we are in November...finally. This episode we take some time to cleanse the pallet and reflect on so, so much nonsense. Along the way we discuss not feeling very Ucey, the brilliance of Tim Conway and we have a very special guest star. Oh, and Alan has surprise gifts. So sit back and enjoy the madness!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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Please, enjoy this final episode of OctoberFest. Happy Halloween! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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OctoberFest is ending down and this episode we discuss why we still believe! Oh and we also talk about the 1987 movie The Lost Boys. Along the way Barry gushes, Dave has an existential crisis and Alan...well Alan tells us why you should never be lukewarm toward him. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

This is it!! The end to the Blumhouse reboot of John Carpenter's horror masterpiece. Dave and Alan obviously saw very different movies and this episode they will discuss. Plus they run down their rankings of all the films in the Halloween franchise. All this and many, many tangents. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

It's hard to believe that Poltergeist was released 40 years ago!! This episode we dive into the creepy goodness that is Steven Spielberg's, uh Tobe Hooper's wonderful 1982 movie. It's supernatural!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

It's the most wonderful time of the year and you can't have a good party without a killer playlist. So on this episode we let Barry take the lead to create a playlist worth of the season. Go and hear the final list on our YouTube Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

This episode brings us to the 1987 classic The Monster Squad. Along the way we try and decide what's wrong with Dave and why he hates this beloved movie of our childhoods. We also contemplate the likelihood of smelting silver in shop class to mold bullets, Alan's dream car and just how much real world drama is put into this kids' movie. And of course the Monster Squad is gonna jam tonight! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

This episode we discuss what we love about the fall of the year. Along the way Barry gives us a quiz, Alan tells us about his boy "blue" and Dave gives his recipe for the perfect grilled cheese sandwich (to which bot Barry and Alan decent). All this and more so sit back, turn down the lights 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 Facebook [email protected]

For our first episode of OctoberFest 2022 we are covering the 1983 adaptation of Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes. There may not be a more perfect movie for a cool autumn night than this almost forgotten classic so sit back, turn the lights down low and enjoy the episode Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

We are on the precipice of another OctoberFest and this episode we preview what is in store for all you boils and ghouls! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

The by-gone days of MTV's animation was a sight to see. Starting with 1991's Liquid Television and all the way through the early 2000's MTV rolled out a virtual circus sideshow of animated programs aimed right at the lunatics among us. So sit back and enjoyable that was! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

It's that time of year once again. The smell of freshly cut grass, the sound of tailgaters pre-gaming and the roar of the crowd when the home team scores! It's FOOTBALL TIME AGAIN!! We share our favorite pigskin memories and discuss why there isn't any REAL football played outside of the SEC. (If you don't want to hear Alan rant then skip ahead about 20 minutes to get right to the main topic. You'll see why.) Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

This minisode is Alan's review of the new films Clerks III and Moonage Daydream. Hope you enjoy!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

It's another one of THOSE episodes. Now that Retro Summer 2022 is over we take a moment (or 200) to cleanse the pallet and gear up for OctoberFest. Along the way we discuss songs we never want to hear again, the brilliance of Monty Python, why Hotel Artemus is a hidden gem, what song should be the next to get the Running Up That Hill treatment and why there are no new rockstars. It's a lot and we have opinions 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 Facebook [email protected]

This is it folks, the finale of Retro Summer 2022 and there could be no better way to close out than by reviewing the 1986 David Bowie vehicle Labyrinth. Along the way we learn that there is no Bowie reference we will not stretch to make. Also, we learn the final fate of Hoggle and try to dissect just what the f#@& is going on in the Firey's scene. All this and so much more. So listen one more time to Retro Summer 2022 and all the goodness that is Labyrinth. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

Retro Summer 2022 is winding down and this episode we take on the 1982 masterpiece E.T. Along the way we discuss what makes a bad marketing idea, just how the government will approach a situation and why E.T. is satanic (skip to 9:18 in the video) Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

"Goonies never say, 'Die!'" This week we explore the 1985 movie The Goonies. And we cannot gush about this film nearly enough. Just listen, it's good for what ails ya Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

Today we are discussing the 1983 movie Risky Business. And we have a very special guest host Ms. Diana Goodman from the ThirtyTwentyTen podcast. Along the way we discuss the truly profound advice of saying "What the fuck," how many laws you can break in one night and is this a prequel to American Psycho? All this and so much more!! Follow Diana on Twitter and go subscribe to ThirtyTwentyTen Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

"Turn around, look at what you seeeeeeeee." This week we discuss the 1984 movie The NeverEnding Story. Along the way we debate whether or not Boomers tried to brainwash us into believing some hippie bulls***, was this the beginning of Millennial's trauma and why we really shouldn't rewatch movies we loved as kids. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

Are you ready for a serious 90's flashback? This week we are discussing the 1995 movie S.F.W. Along the way, well we gush about a movie you have likely never seen but absolutely should go and watch right now! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

Retro Summer 2022 rolls on through July with the 1985 movie Back to the Future. Along the way we discover just how horny Marty's parents were as teenagers, Libyan terrorists don't mess around and that the power of love is a curious thing. So sit back and enjoy the ride through time and space!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

This episode we are headed to the warm California sun for 1984's The Karate Kid. And so, so much happens along that way that trying to summarize there just wouldn't do it justice. So sit back and enjoy this episode of Retro Summer 2022!! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

This one is a lot of fun as we travel back in time an era of Tommy James covers, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince all fighting for the top and the soundtrack to Frazier Carne's bachelor party. Plus we get A LOT of "what the 80's did." So sit back and enjoy our romp through the Billboard Top 100 of 1987 and go check out out YouTube playlist to relive the madness. Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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 and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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 your favorites! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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 and don't forget to like, subscribe and rate us on your pod catcher of choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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 choice!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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 Podcast: Instagram Facebook twitter genXmixtape: Instagram twitter Facebook GenXGrownUp: Instagram Facebook twitter discord Project GenX: Instagram Facebook discord

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 social media Society Owes Me a GenX Podcast: Instagram Facebook twitter genXmixtape: Instagram twitter Facebook GenXGrownUp: Instagram Facebook twitter discord Project GenX: Instagram Facebook discord

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 Beach Boys' music while we discuss Flight of the Navigator. Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 be had. Follow A'riel here: Instagram TikTok And of course you can find us here: Instagram discord Facebook (if you must) [email protected]

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!! Instagram discord Facebook (if you must) [email protected]

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) [email protected]

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) [email protected]

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) [email protected]

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) [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

This episode we get to know BARRY!!!! Instagram discord Facebook [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]