🎧 Stupid Gen X Tricks: Debut Episode 🎧

Welcome to Stupid Gen X Tricks, the podcast for people who used to be cool. In this debut episode, David and Dave kick things off by reminiscing about the first albums they ever bought, which quickly leads to a deep dive into 80s music—from Lionel Richie to The Police, Michael Jackson to Tears for Fears, and everything in between.

Along the way, they cover:
📼 The wild, early days of MTV and the music that shaped a generation
🎸 R.E.M. and the rise of College Radio
📺 How Miami Vice changed TV and made Phil Collins cool again
🇺🇸 **Dave’s original (and misguided) beef with Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A. **
💀 The Sisters of Mercy, goth music, and why some genres should’ve stopped after one band
🕵️ A surprising look into the origins of podcasting
🐿 A passionate rant about Buc-ee’s (yes, the gas station)

Plus, an exciting preview of upcoming episodes on Gen X culture, rock & roll, sports, tech, and more.

Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment with your first album or 80s music hot take! 🎶🔥

📌 Timecodes:
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast!
00:18 First Albums and Musical Memories
01:23 Introducing Stupid Gen X Tricks
03:27 Our Journey: From Campaigns to Careers
05:25 Gen X Culture and Indie Roots
06:16 Top 10 in 10: High School Music Favorites
06:51 1983 Music Highlights: Lionel Richie vs. The Police
10:45 Exploring the 1983 Billboard Top 10
15:21 R.E.M. and the Rise of College Radio
19:14 1985 Music Scene: Miami Vice and More
25:46 Minecraft and Dire Straits: A Curious Connection
26:02 Reflecting on 80s Music Icons: Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, and More
26:43 Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair
28:10 Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A.: A Deeper Look
33:27 John Mellencamp and the Evolution of His Sound
35:23 Personal Favorites: Simple Minds, Sisters of Mercy, and More
44:07 The Wormhole Segment: Random Facts and Discoveries
50:55 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

🔗 Follow us on the socials!

Credits:
Produced by The Daves
Music by Amman Abbasi
Art by TJ McCoy