Throwback Thursday: '80s Movie Villains
GenX Journeys
Originally Released: March 22, 2017 Itâs time to root for the bad guysâjust this once. This weekâs 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 â80s) to celebrate all things retroâand this monthâs theme is â80s Movie Villains! In this episode: Paul reviews the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot (Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, and crew). Robert and Paul discuss Robertâs then-controversial article,...
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Throwback Thursday: This is Spinal Tap
GenX Journeys
đ Originally aired: February 23, 2017 đ§ Episode (Turn It Up to) 11 of Return to the '80s Today weâre cranking the volume all the way up to eleven as we revisit one of the most iconic and hilarious cult classics of the â80sâThis 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. đ¸ Topics we cover include: Our favorite scenes (besides all of them) The bandâs surprisingly catchy music Legendary...
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GenX Book Club: Fight Club
GenX Journeys
Weâre breaking all the rulesâand talking about Fight Club. Paul is joined by author and returning guest Suzanne Mattaboni for a deep dive into Chuck Palahniukâs cult classic novel (and the iconic 1999 film adaptation by David Fincher). đĽ 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 âsplicesâ in early movie scenes ...
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Throwback Thursday: Slippery When Wet
GenX Journeys
đ¸ Bon Jovi, Big Hair, and Our First Guest Ever! Originally aired: December 1, 2016 on Return to the '80s This Return to the â80s classic is one for the time capsule! Join Paul and Robert as they welcome their very first guestâScott 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 Lokâs 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. đŤ Cynthia opens up about the defining moment that reignited her spiritual journeyâand 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. đś We dive into the story behind her breakout single âThe Breakerââa bold, prophetic...
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Throwback Thursday: Helen OâHara â 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, weâre revisiting a gem from the Return to the '80s archivesâmy incredible conversation with film critic and author Helen OâHara! 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 Brideâa film beloved by many, and one of Helenâs 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 WallflowerâStephen Chboskyâs raw and unforgettable coming-of-age story. We unpack the novelâs unique letter-based format and how it allows us to experience Charlieâs inner world with startling intimacy. Then we turn to the film adaptationâtalking 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
đ Originally aired: December 13, 2016 đď¸ Hosted by Paul Stroessner | Co-host: Robert Mishou | Special Guest: Jim Vilk Weâre revving up the nostalgia machine and heading full throttle into the golden age of TV introsâthe action-packed, high-octane theme songs of 1980s television! In this retro gem from the vault, Iâm joined by our original co-host Robert Mishou and long-time Return to the '80s contributor and friend Jim Vilk, whoâs been part of our crew since the early blog days. (Jim even wrote the popular piece One-Hit Wonders? Not Level 42! â ) đľ Main Topic: We each...
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Throwback Thursday: '80s Sitcom Theme Songs
GenX Journeys
Episode Title: â80s Sitcom Theme Songs (Originally aired: Oct 13, 2016) Cohost: Paul Stroessner & Robert Mishou Description: We're cranking the dial back to 2016âand even further back into our childhoodsâfor a look at some of the most iconic sitcom theme songs of the '80s! In this special Throwback Thursday re-release, Iâm joined by my original cohost Robert Mishou as we each share our top 5 sitcom themes and talk about why theyâve stood the test of time. đľ From the heartfelt (Growing Pains) to the hilarious (Alf), the funky (Diffârent Strokes) to the unforgettable (Cheers),...
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GenX Journeys: The Power of Signing Up
GenX Journeys
This week on GenX Journeys, Iâm officially hitting the pavementâagain. After months of knowing it was coming, I finally pulled the trigger and signed up for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon. But hereâs the thing: even though I knew I was going to do it, something shifted the moment I actually signed up. That one action sparked a wave of motivation, momentum, and commitment I hadnât felt in a while. In this episode, I talk about: Why physically signing up or speaking your goals out loud creates a powerful mental shift How small steps like Day 1 of the Couch to 10K plan can reignite...
info_outlineđ˘ All aboard! With this yearâs â80s Cruise setting sail this weekend, weâre throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes from 2023!
In this episode, Del and I are joined by two of our absolute favoritesâClaire Young and Caroline Connellyâwho had just returned from that yearâs epic voyage. They gave us the full rundown on:
đ¸ Incredible live performances â The music was nonstop, with legendary â80s acts bringing the nostalgia to life.
đ Outrageous costumes and themed events â Because whatâs an â80s Cruise without neon, leg warmers, and some truly unforgettable outfits?
đ§ Trivia battles and celeb encounters â From testing their â80s knowledge to rubbing elbows with some of the decadeâs biggest stars, Claire and Caroline had stories for days!
But, as always, we took a few fun detours along the way, chatting about:
đ Ke Huy Quanâs emotional Oscar win â A moment that had us all cheering!
đĽ Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny trailer â Back when we were filled with anticipation (and just a little skepticism) for Indyâs return.
đĄ And plenty more â80s goodness!
So whether youâre about to board this yearâs cruise or just love living vicariously through those who have, this episode is the perfect way to set the mood. Letâs go back to 2023 and jump right into the conversation!
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