Best Wayback Chronicles Podcasts (2025)

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Why Isn't Gen X Included in Surveys and Polls? 19:42

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7d ago19:42

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Take a look at almost every generational poll and survey around today. Chances are, Gen X will not be included in the populations surveyed. Why aren't we? We do some research to uncover why this is the case! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcom…

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The Importance of Alumni Events: Our Event Recap 38:50

13d ago38:50

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Today the guys discuss the alumni event that we attended. The Texas Tech Goin' Band's 100th year celebration. It was an amazing weekend, with some curve balls thrown in. I think whether you were at this event or not, you'll get a smile out of some of the stories. Stay with us, the next few weeks we will be back on track with some amazing Gen X cont…

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The Importance of Attending Alumni Events/The Texas Tech Goin' Band's Centennial Celebration 36:27

30d ago36:27

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Today Steve and Keith invite Kelly Gordon of the Goin' Band Association to discuss the Centennial Celebration of the Texas Tech Goin' Band. We also discuss the importance of attending alumni events in person! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welco…

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Season 8 Preview 22:43

1M ago22:43

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The guys give a preview of the upcoming episodes that get us all the way to the end of the year. Which episode are you most excited for? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all the different ways to enjoy experiencing all things …

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Gen X TV's Predictions for the Future 26:43

1M ago26:43

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Noel came up with a great idea for today's episode. We discuss 9 TV shows that we as Gen X grew up with. We discuss the technology that these shows had, and talk about things that became reality, and what missed the mark. What shows did you like that showed you things that should be around in the future? Did some of them come true? Others not? Let …

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A Gen X Mad Lib 11:02

2M ago11:02

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In today's episode, we go back to things we discussed in 'The Lost Art of Being Bored' episode. We asked AI to create a 'Mad Lib' type story for us. Noel and Keith come up with the words. Then Steve reads the hilarious story. This is a short but sweet episode that we hope you all enjoy. We'd love for you to share ones you have come up with as well!…

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The Best Gen X Board Games 41:20

2M ago41:20

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After discussing the lost art of being bored, it was only a matter of time until we brought up board games! For many of us, board games were an integral part of entertainment before the use of computers and technology. Today we share our top 10 best board games of the 70s and 80s along with some honorable mentions. Did we miss any? Let us know! We …

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The Lost Art of Being Bored 33:28

2M ago33:28

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Today we discuss how to be bored... Seriously! Younger generations have lost the art of being able to entertain themselves by using their imaginations instead of phones, video games, etc. Join along as we discuss things Gen X did to entertain ourselves. What did we miss? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings…

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The Top 15 Best Performances: Live Aid's 40th Anniversary Special Part 3 24:54

3M ago24:54

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Today we (with a little help from AI) discuss the consensus 15 best performances of the Live Aid charity event that took place on July 13. 1985. Which were your favorites? What did we leave out? To search for these performances on YouTube, simply type in the artists name, live aid 1985 and you will be able to see these amazing performances! We invi…

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Phil Collins' Epic Day: Live Aid 40th Anniversary Special Part 2 17:31

3M ago17:31

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There are many legendary stories about the Live Aid artists and events that occurred on July 13, 1985. One that most often gets overlooked is the epic day Phil Collins had. From agreeing to perform with friends at the same event on different sides of the Atlantic to the epic story of how he made it happen, this is a story you don't want to miss! We…

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Live Aid's Origin: Live Aid 40th Anniversary Special Part 1 27:19

3M ago27:19

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Live Aid was one of those once in a lifetime 'lightning in a bottle' events that happens only once in a generation. For Gen X, it was the musical event whose artists defined the soundscape of our lives. In this first of 3 Live Aid 40th anniversary episodes, we discuss the origin of Live Aid. What do you remember about that day? We use excerpts of t…

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The Best Candy Brands According to Gen X 36:05

3M ago36:05

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Today we continue our journey down candy lane and discuss an article from candyretailer.com highlighting the top 10 candy brands according to Gen X. While we agree with most, there are some that are certainly up for discussion. What are your thoughts? You can find the link to the article here: https://www.candyretailer.com/blog/the-best-candy-brand…

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Candy That Originated During the Gen X Years 33:14

4M ago33:14

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Today's episode focuses on what famous candies were launched throughout the Gen X years. What was your favorite candy growing up? Was it one of the ones mentioned on our show? Let us know! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all …

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80s Clothes That No Longer Exist 24:53

4M ago24:53

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Today Noel takes us down a journey of the cool clothes of yesterday. There are a ton of clothing brands that no longer exist, and one that actually surprisingly still does! Can you guess which one? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to v…

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McDonalds 38:50

4M ago38:50

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While it wasn't invented by someone in Gen X, it's hard to argue that the glory days of the McDonalds franchise was due to Gen X kids. Today we take a deep dive into the history of what made McDonalds special to Gen X, and events throughout the Gen X timeline that made McDonalds special to so many Gen X kids. What was a memory you have of McDonalds…

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1985 Technology 30:07

5M ago30:07

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Technology in 1985 brought about some amazing innovations. From the birth of one of the most beloved gaming companies first major console, to a platform used in almost 70% of computers worldwide today, this is an episode not to miss! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite p…

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1985 Television 30:47

5M ago30:47

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Television of 1985 produced shows that we still fondly talk about to this very day. From pretending our bicycles were K.I.T.T., shouting 'By the Power of Greyskull!', hearing the shout of 'NORM!', and leading the charge with Optimus Prime, it was a year that captivated us as kids. What was your favorite show of 1985? We invite you to subscribe to o…

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1985 Movies, Pt. 2 27:18

5M ago27:18

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We continue our journey into 1985 with the three biggest blockbusters of that year. Number one might be one of the most celebrated movies of the Gen X era. What is your favorite Gen X era movie? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visi…

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1985 Movies, Pt. 1 28:45

6M ago28:45

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Our friendly Time Machine 'Wayback', threw a curveball on us a few weeks back and sent us chasing down the memories of 1985. Today we decided to start a 2 episode journey into the great movies of 1985. What were some of your favorite movies of that year? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review secti…

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ChatGPT's View of Gen X 34:08

6M ago34:08

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To start season 7, we thought it'd be fun to ask Chat GPT what defined Generation X. It gave us some really insightful things to reflect on. What do you think it got right? Would you add or take away anything? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welc…

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Season 7 Preview! 5:15

6M ago5:15

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It's hard to believe we are launching our 7th season of the Gen X Journey. Thank you for letting us be part of your busy lives each week as we discuss all things Gen X! This week, our awesome Time Machine, Wayback, takes over the mic and gives us a preview of what you should expect in our upcoming season! What are some other topics you'd like to he…

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Gen X Health, Pt. 2 23:28

6M ago23:28

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Health is a growing concern as Generation X ages. In the second part of this two part series, we discuss more topics such as sleep, health screenings, mobile device usage, and more! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all the dif…

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Gen X Health, Pt. 1 25:05

6M ago25:05

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Health is a growing concern as Generation X ages. We discuss several important topics in this two part Gen X Health special. We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all the different ways to enjoy experiencing all things Gen X with u…

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Keith's Deep Dive #1: Atari 32:55

7M ago32:55

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It's a console that spawned decades of video game entertainment. Atari brought hours of joy to millions of Gen X kids (and most likely spawned the phrase 'go play outside!' by parents everywhere). From its meteoric rise to video game prominence to its quick decline, Atari is a fascinating story that leaves you wanting to dive deeper to learn more. …

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15 Events That Shaped Gen X (or at least some of us at some time) 32:31

7M ago32:31

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You know... Sometimes your best laid idea for a solid episode doesn't quite pan out. We give it a go anyway and appreciate you hanging in there with us! Steve shares with us an article from the website managementisajourney.com titled '15 Influential Events that Shaped Generation X'. Admittedly, there are some of these that made an impact on the thr…

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Noel's Deep Dive #2: Eddie Murphy 25:03

7M ago25:03

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If there was one actor that Gen X could say we 'grew up' with, it has to be Eddie Murphy. From watching things in our youth that we probably shouldn't have, to sharing iconic family movies with our kids, Eddie Murphy has been an icon of comedy and acting for our generation. Sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and enjoy as Noel does a great deep …

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Slang Words Across Generations 29:15

8M ago29:15

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Today we compare the slang words of Gen X, Gen Y/Millennials, and Gen Z. What words did you use? What words from other generations are kinda 'sus' to you? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all the different ways to enjoy experi…

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Gen X Trivia 23:55

8M ago23:55

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How many total dots are there on a Pac Man Board??? In today's episode we take a quiz that comes from https://theholdernessfamily.com (great Gen X Couple BTW). How many did YOU get right? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all t…

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Pick 5 Bowl Challenge Results! 10:42

8M ago10:42

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Today we announce the big winner of the Pick 5 Bowl Challenge. We also give kudos to the regular season's weekly winners. Congrats to all who won, and a big thank you to all who played along with us throughout the football season! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podc…

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Technology and Gen X, A Discussion 28:50

8M ago28:50

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Technology for the Gen X generation... is it a friend? Is it a foe? Or is it a little of both? In this episode, we discuss the innovations in technology that Gen X has experienced. From there, we divert into an unplanned, candid discussion on its impacts to us and our generation as a whole. It definitely wasn't where we planned the episode to go, b…

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Cliff Notes... A Summary 27:53

9M ago27:53

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Admit it Gen X, most of us wouldn't have gotten through Shakespeare in high school without that little yellow and black book. Today we take a look at the history of Cliff Notes. What were some of the compositions that you used Cliff Notes to get by with? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review secti…

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2025 Preview 15:49

9M ago15:49

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Happy New Year! We are excited for the material we are launching this year, so we decided to do a quick preview episode of several upcoming episodes! What is something Gen X that you'd like to see us discuss? What the heck, come join us on a show and throw some nostalgia our way! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in th…

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Top Gen X Christmas Toys.... sorta 39:46

9M ago39:46

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Today we discuss 12 Gen X Christmas toys that were introduced on the website for Boston's Rock Station 92.9 (https://rock929rocks.com/listicle/gen-x-christmas-toys-12-favorites-from-the-80s/). While we agree with many of the items, we think several crucial ones were missed. What did you think was missed? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and …

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Christmas Dad Jokes 16:14

9M ago16:14

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Prepare yourselves for Yuletide groans! The guys bust out a multitude of Christmas dad jokes, many of which we already regret! We hope this will provide some good clean fun as you travel to your holiday destinations! Did we miss any? Share some of your favorites with us on our social media platforms! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leav…

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The Pick 5 Challenge Bowl Pick 'Em Contest! 11:51

10M ago11:51

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We have enjoyed playing The Pick 5 Challenge throughout the college football season. But now... it's serious! In this episode, Steve discusses our contest, 'The Pick 5 Challenge Bowl Pick Em'. Join in on the fun as we invite you to play our bowl season contest! Follow our Gen X Journey Facebook page as the contest will be posted there this week! Th…

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Christmas Gift Ideas Based on Items We Love and Use! 42:01

10M ago42:01

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The Holidays are fast approaching! Noel, Keith, Steve, and our awesome guest and Noel's better half, Lynda Kersh, discuss a few items that we think are great Christmas/Holiday gifts. We discuss one premium priced, one mid-ranged priced, one lower end priced, and one life improving gift that we all personally use and enjoy. What are some items that …

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Thanksgiving - The Meals and the Memories 33:13

10M ago33:13

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Today we discuss what is one of our favorite holidays each year. Thanksgiving to many means great food, wonderful family and friend gatherings, and the start to the best time of year. The guys share some of their thoughts around the season and share some of their favorite foods for Thanksgiving. Even more fun, though, we invited some of our Faceboo…

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Famous 90s Movie Scenes 33:09

10M ago33:09

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Today we discuss an article from www.watchmojo.com titled, "Top 10 Iconic Movie Scenes of the 1990s (sorry to the author of this article, we would love to give you credit but no name was given). We also add a few honorable mentions of our own! What were some of your favorite movie scenes of the 1990s? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and lea…

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Things We ALL Did As Children That Are Absolutely Ridiculous! 23:04

10M ago23:04

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Today we look at an article by Emily Holtom on Buzzfeed.com titled '21 Universal Things We All Did As Kids That Are - And I Cannot Stress This Enough - Truly And Utterly Ridiculous.' We go through a few of the items on this list that we did, and add a few of our own. Noel also discusses his Election Day foods of choice! Does this list bring up any …

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Gen X Christmas Ideas! 21:06

11M ago21:06

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Now that Halloween has passed, it's time to talk CHRISTMAS! (sorry Thanksgiving) The guys discuss some of the best Christmas gift ideas for Gen X family, friends, and colleagues! These ideas were shared on the website www.trendhunter.com and authored by Jana Pijak. What are some unique Christmas ideas you want, or are giving to your loves ones? We …

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The 1980's Most Iconic Movie Moments 35:25

11M ago35:25

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The 1980s had some of the most memorable moment in movie history. Today we take a deep dive into an article written on www.watchmojo.com by Mimi Kenny titled, 'Top 10 Iconic Movie Scenes of the 1980's'. She definitely hits the nail on the head with her choices, and we add a few of our own to the mix. Since this episode goes live the exactly one wee…

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Things You Never Knew About The TV Show 'Cheers'! 23:17

11M ago23:17

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'You wanna go where everybody knows your name.' Welcome to Season 2 of The Gen X Journey! It was one of the most iconic TV sitcoms in the '80s and '90s. 'Cheers' came into our living rooms weekly, providing laughs from every angle, including the weird facts spewed from Cliff Claven, the yells of 'NORM!', and the baseball hero Sam Malone's 'Casanova…

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Season 1 Recap & Season 2 Preview 23:54

12M ago23:54

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We end our first season of 'The Gen X Journey' with a recap of some of our favorite episodes since the launch of our rebranded program. We share some of our favorite moments and include clips of some of the best moments so far. What is your favorite episode so far? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and r…

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The Saturday Morning of a Gen X Child 38:48

12M ago38:48

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Today we discuss the happiness that came from Saturday morning cartoons in the 70s and 80s. We talk about our favorite shows and also reminisce about what cereal we were eating as we watched some of the most epic cartoons unfold before our eyes! What were some of your favorite Saturday morning cartoons? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and l…

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The Empty Nest Syndrome 37:24

1y ago37:24

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When we began developing the concept of 'The Gen X Journey', it was our goal to focus on two areas. 1. We wanted to create a brand that honored the history of Generation X. 2. We wanted to be a partner and a resource for our Generation X peers, providing support as we continue our journey through life together. Using the word 'Journey' in our title…

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'Best Of All Worlds' Dallas Show Recap & Live Music Conversation Conclusion 22:01

1y ago22:01

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The guys discuss their recent experience attending Sammy Hagar's 'Best Of All Worlds' world tour. Noel and Keith provide some commentary surrounding the concert, the crowd, and the overall experience. We then follow up with our bucket list of live concerts yet to be seen. Who is on your live music bucket list? We invite you to subscribe to our show…

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The Impact of Live Music on Gen X 30:27

1y ago30:27

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Music is something that has brought Gen X together for as long as we can remember. Most of the legendary concerts in history occurred with Gen X Bands or a largely Gen X audience. With the announcement this month of the retirement of one of the most famous rock bands in history, we share our thoughts on the importance of enjoying live performances …

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Product Review: eufyCam 3 3-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 4K Security System 26:51

1y ago26:51

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This is our first product review! We put a lot of thought into our product review segments, and wanted to intentionally focus on things we have used or are using that we feel can be of benefit to Gen X'ers. In this episode (with video on YouTube), Noel introduces the 4K eufyCam 3 security cam system by eufy Security. We discuss the things that set …

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Gen X Icons, Part 2 24:36

1y ago24:36

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We conclude our discussion of an article that highlights who, in this article's opinion, are the most iconic individuals who influenced Gen X. Before we conclude, we add a few of our own that we think are even better icons than discussed. Do you agree? Who did we miss? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings a…

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Gen X Icons, Part 1 27:16

1y ago27:16

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There were many individuals that left a huge impression on the Gen X generation. In this episode, we begin our discussion of an article that highlights who, in this article's opinion, are the most iconic individuals who influenced Gen X. Do you agree? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section …