The Gen X-Tra Podcast

10/07/2024

Absolutely love the original from 1981!

Attention, time-traveling enthusiasts and lovers of whimsical British humor! The cult classic that captured our imaginations in 1981 is about to make a triumphant return to the small screen. Terry Gilliam's "Time Bandits," the beloved fantasy adventure that blended history, comedy, and mind-bending....

07/06/2024

Can’t wait for this documentary to come out! The documentary will focus on the classic films, events and stars that were included in the iconic “Brat Pack”. Who’s gonna watch?

05/06/2024

Can't wait for this documentary to come out! The documentary will focus on the classic films, events and stars that were included in the iconic "Brat Pack".

In the 1980s, everybody wanted to be in the Brat Pack. Except them. Director Andrew McCarthy reunites with Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy,...

02/02/2024

So very sad to hear of the passing of Carl Weathers. Weathers was an American actor, director and American football linebacker. He was known for his roles as boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films (76–85), Colonel Al Dillon in Predator (87). In recent years he had a recurring role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series The Mandalorian. You will be missed Carl!

30/01/2024

This day in 1988, Tiffany was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’, the singers only UK No.1 single. The song was a hit for Tommy James & The Shondells in 1967.

07/12/2023

More progress on the 80s themed family room. First pic will be the inside of the sliding door on a display cabinet we picked up at the thrift store. Second pic is of a sign I designed to display the future of video entertainment! If you haven’t guessed, it’s going to be a 80s themed video store family room.

09/11/2023

Started working on our 80s themed video store family room and possible set for the podcast. Let us know what you think? Leave suggestions.

07/11/2023

This day in 1981, Hall and Oates started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Private Eyes', the duo's third US No.1, a No.32 hit in the UK.

Official music video for "Private Eyes" by Daryl Hall & John OatesListen to Hall & Oats: https://halloates.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Hall & Oa...

31/07/2023

So sad to hear of the passing of another great from the past. Paul Reubens aka P*e Wee Herman. Reubens was an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and children's entertainer. He was known for his character P*e-wee Herman. He will definitely be missed.

26/07/2023

So sad to hear of the passing of Sinead O’Connor. Sinead was an Irish singer and musician. Her debut studio album, The Lion and the Cobra, was released in 1987 and charted internationally. Her second studio album, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got (1990), received glowing reviews upon release and became her biggest success, selling over seven million copies worldwide.[9] Its lead single, "Nothing Compares 2 U" (written by Prince), was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards.

25/07/2023

This day in 1987, Terence Trent D'arby went to No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Introducing The Hardline According to Terence Trent D'arby'.

19/07/2023

Saw this story and I thought I’d share it. I grew up watching old Marx Brothers movies with my father and of course listening to Alice Cooper.

Groucho Marx suffered from severe insomnia. When he couldn’t sleep, Groucho would call his Beverly Hills neighbor, Alice Cooper, and ask him to come over and join him. Alice would bring over a six-pack of beer and Groucho and he would drink beer and watch old movies on TV until Groucho nodded off.