The year 1977 was a cultural watershed moment - Star Wars changed cinema forever, New York City descended into chaos during the blackout, and punk rock exploded onto the scene. Dave and David explore how this pivotal year shaped Gen X consciousness, from childhood movie memories to the music that would define the decade ahead.

They cover the major events (Carter's presidency, Elvis's death, Son of Sam), the entertainment that dominated (Happy Days, Saturday Night Fever, Close Encounters), and the underground movements that were brewing (Talking Heads, Sex Pistols, The Clash).

Plus: A surprisingly heated debate about Elvis Costello, reflections on TV's last monoculture moment with Roots, and why Arnold Schwarzenegger's documentary debut was more significant than anyone realized at the time.

Features Wormholes on Italian crime drama Gomorrah and the importance of listening to full albums on first listen.