Episodes

  • The Mall
    Nov 24 2024

    Today the GenXperts discuss the mall. The loving haven and social network for 80’s and 90’s kids that formed our young teen lives. The experts will discuss our mall of choice, the Indian Mall in Jonesboro, Arkansas. A mall we all used to go to and hang out in during our youth. We also discuss the mall culture as well as movies that featured a mall in their storytelling. So come and join the GenXperts as they load up in Mom’s station wagon and take a fun filled trip to the mall.

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    43 mins
  • Totally Iconic Toys
    Nov 15 2024

    Today the GenXperts discuss the totally radical toys of the 80’s. The team will discuss how some of these fabled toys came to be and how they made a lasting impact on our young minds. Some of those toys were even geared towards educating us and making us use our imaginations. The team will also be talking about the rise of video games during that era and how it altered the toy universe and how they were marketed. So please join the GenXperts as they look at some Totally Iconic Toys.

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    52 mins
  • The War on Drugs
    Nov 1 2024

    Today the GenXperts discuss the war on drugs during the 80’s and 90’s and its effect both positive and negative on the minds of Generation X. The group will discuss special television episodes geared towards addressing not only this campaign but also other hard-hitting topics as well. The group covers the film industry's influence as it pertains to the topic and how far reaching it was. So please join us on a very special episode of The GenXperts Podcast.

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    47 mins
  • Branding: GenX Remembers
    Oct 25 2024

    Today the GenXperts discuss the brands that were important to our generation. The commercials that aired to sell to us and how they were marketed. They also dive into movie tie ins with certain brands and sing several jingles that you may remember. So, listen along to the GenXperts as they ask the age-old question, Wouldn’t You Like To Be A Pepper Too?

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    51 mins
  • The Halloween Special
    Oct 20 2024

    Today the GenXperts celebrate the Halloween season by discussing movies that scared us. Then it's a trip down memory lane to talk about how each member remembers celebrating Halloween and how it has changed over time. So, grab your Halloween pail and hit the streets with the GenXperts as they go door to door recalling Tricks and treats.

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    56 mins
  • 80's Movie Remakes: Are they even needed?
    Oct 11 2024

    Today the GenXperts discuss remakes of 80’s films and if they are in fact needed. The group will take a look at certain film remakes such as Footloose and Roadhouse and weigh the need to remake these popular eighties films. The crew also discusses tv remakes and reboots through the lens of Generation X members.

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    47 mins
  • The Satanic Panic
    Oct 5 2024

    This week the GenXperts are kicking off October and the beginning of spooky season by discussing the Satanic Panic that began in the late 70’s and carried through for over 2 decades. The group discusses the origins of the panic and how it affected their lives. The group covers all its influence on and from pop culture during the time as only the GenXperts can.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 1: What does it mean to be GenX?
    Sep 30 2024

    Today the GenXperts discuss what it means to them to be members of Generation X. There are textbook definitions that define the generation but there are events that are personal to each member that they feel is a solid marker. What was the first computer you remember using? When did you first possess a cellular phone? These topics and many others will be discussed by the panel known as The GenXperts.


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    43 mins