GenX Book Club: Saturn's Favorite Music (featuring Laura Lee)
GenX Journeys
In this episode, weāre joined by the wonderfully multi-talented Laura Lee, author of Saturnās Favorite Music. Lauraās creative path has been as eclectic as her writing: sheās the author of 21 books across biography, humorous reference, fiction, and childrenās literature, and has worked as a professional mime, improvisational comic, and radio announcer. These days, she splits her time between writing and traveling with ballet master class tours alongside her partner, artistic director of the Russian Ballet Foundation. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as having āa dry,...
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Throwback Thursday: '80s Movie Villains
GenX Journeys
Originally Released: March 22, 2017 Itās time to root for the bad guysājust this once. This weekās Throwback Thursday is part of a special crossover event put together by The 80s League, a collaborative effort started by Dave from 80s Reboot Overdrive. The League brought together several blogs and podcasts (including Return to the ā80s) to celebrate all things retroāand this monthās theme is ā80s Movie Villains! In this episode: Paul reviews the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot (Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and crew). Robert and Paul discuss Robertās then-controversial article,...
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Throwback Thursday: This is Spinal Tap
GenX Journeys
š Originally aired: February 23, 2017 š§ Episode (Turn It Up to) 11 of Return to the '80s Today weāre cranking the volume all the way up to eleven as we revisit one of the most iconic and hilarious cult classics of the ā80sāThis Is Spinal Tap! In this re-release from 2017, Robert and I are joined once again by our good friend Scott Compton to break down the mockumentary that defined a genre and gave us some of the most quotable lines in comedy history. šø Topics we cover include: Our favorite scenes (besides all of them) The bandās surprisingly catchy music Legendary...
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GenX Book Club: Fight Club
GenX Journeys
Weāre breaking all the rulesāand talking about Fight Club. Paul is joined by author and returning guest Suzanne Mattaboni for a deep dive into Chuck Palahniukās cult classic novel (and the iconic 1999 film adaptation by David Fincher). š„ In This Episode: The book vs. the movie: Why both versions hit hard in different ways Breaking down the twist (and how it still lands decades later) Themes of identity, consumerism, toxic masculinity, and waking up from the corporate coma Suzanne reveals the genius Easter egg of the quick Tyler Durden āsplicesā in early movie scenes ...
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Throwback Thursday: Slippery When Wet
GenX Journeys
šø Bon Jovi, Big Hair, and Our First Guest Ever! Originally aired: December 1, 2016 on Return to the '80s This Return to the ā80s classic is one for the time capsule! Join Paul and Robert as they welcome their very first guestāScott Compton, host of the now-retired but still legendary podcasts 80s Mixtape Autoreverse and 80s Reboot Overdrive. We kick things off with some 2016-era Rock and Roll Hall of Fame talk (Scott was literally casting his ballot for Journey mid-show!), reflect on the recent passing of TV icon Florence Henderson, and then crank up the volume for a full track-by-track...
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Cynthia Lokās Journey Through Song and Spirit
GenX Journeys
In this soul-stirring episode of GenX Journeys, Paul sits down with singer-songwriter and worship leader Cynthia Lok to talk about the power of music, faith, and rediscovery. š« Cynthia opens up about the defining moment that reignited her spiritual journeyāand how that path led her into the world of music and songwriting. With raw honesty and contagious energy, she shares how her faith took center stage in her life, and how her songs are helping others find their way back to hope and healing. š¶ We dive into the story behind her breakout single āThe Breakerāāa bold, prophetic...
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Throwback Thursday: Helen OāHara ā Best Movies of the 80s / The Princess Bride
GenX Journeys
Originally aired: March 15, 2019 on Return to the '80s This week on GenX Journeys Throwback Thursday, weāre revisiting a gem from the Return to the '80s archivesāmy incredible conversation with film critic and author Helen OāHara! Helen writes for Empire Magazine and The Telegraph, and she had just released her brilliant book Best Movies of the 80s when we recorded this episode. We kicked things off by celebrating her book and our shared love for some of the most iconic films of the decade. Then we dove into The Princess Brideāa film beloved by many, and one of Helenās all-time...
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GenX Book Club: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
GenX Journeys
Hosts: Paul Stroessner & Suzanne Mattaboni In this episode of the GenX Book Club, Paul is joined by fellow GenX writer Suzanne Mattaboni (Once in a Lifetime) for a heartfelt, honest, and occasionally hilarious discussion about The Perks of Being a WallflowerāStephen Chboskyās raw and unforgettable coming-of-age story. We unpack the novelās unique letter-based format and how it allows us to experience Charlieās inner world with startling intimacy. Then we turn to the film adaptationātalking about the pitch-perfect cast (hello, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller), the soundtrack...
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Throwback Thursday: '80s Action/Adventure Theme Songs
GenX Journeys
š Originally aired: December 13, 2016 šļø Hosted by Paul Stroessner | Co-host: Robert Mishou | Special Guest: Jim Vilk Weāre revving up the nostalgia machine and heading full throttle into the golden age of TV introsāthe action-packed, high-octane theme songs of 1980s television! In this retro gem from the vault, Iām joined by our original co-host Robert Mishou and long-time Return to the '80s contributor and friend Jim Vilk, whoās been part of our crew since the early blog days. (Jim even wrote the popular piece One-Hit Wonders? Not Level 42! ā ) šµ Main Topic: We each...
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Throwback Thursday: '80s Sitcom Theme Songs
GenX Journeys
Episode Title: ā80s Sitcom Theme Songs (Originally aired: Oct 13, 2016) Cohost: Paul Stroessner & Robert Mishou Description: We're cranking the dial back to 2016āand even further back into our childhoodsāfor a look at some of the most iconic sitcom theme songs of the '80s! In this special Throwback Thursday re-release, Iām joined by my original cohost Robert Mishou as we each share our top 5 sitcom themes and talk about why theyāve stood the test of time. šµ From the heartfelt (Growing Pains) to the hilarious (Alf), the funky (Diffārent Strokes) to the unforgettable (Cheers),...
info_outlineš„ "Welcome to the party, pals!" In this special holiday episode, originally recorded for Return to the '80s, weāre celebrating the ultimate Christmas action movie: Die Hard!
Join me, Paul Stroessner, along with the amazing Del Roehling, Claire Young, and Caroline Connely as we dive into the iconic 1988 classic that redefined holiday entertainment.
In this episode, we explore:
š¹ The great debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? (Spoiler: we all say YES!)
š¹ Bruce Willis as John McClaneāan everyman action hero for the ages
š¹ Alan Rickmanās unforgettable debut as Hans Gruber
š¹ Some most iconic scenes
š¹ The witty one-liners and legendary quotes that have stood the test of time
š¹ Why Die Hard continues to be a GenX holiday favorite
Fun highlights:
š Nostalgic reflections on what made Die Hard so groundbreaking
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Hidden Christmas references you might have missed
š Our favorite moments, characters, and quotes
So, grab some popcorn, take off your shoes, and join us as we relive the Nakatomi Plaza takeover. Yippee Ki-Yay and Happy Holidays!
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