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),...
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GenX Journeys: The Power of Signing Up
GenX Journeys
This week on GenX Journeys, Iām officially hitting the pavementāagain. After months of knowing it was coming, I finally pulled the trigger and signed up for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon. But hereās 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 hadnāt 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...
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Throwback Thursday: Rubix Kube and Trixter
GenX Journeys
šļø Throwback Thursday ā My Backstage Interview with Rubix Kube + Steve Brown & PJ Farley of Trixter! š Originally recorded: April 21, 2018 | š§ First aired: April 28, 2018 This may just be my favorite interview ever. Why? Because I got to go backstage with my all-time favorite '80s tribute band Rubix Kubeāand interview two absolute legends from the rock world: Steve Brown and PJ Farley of Trixter. š¤ The night was electric, the energy was contagious, and the conversations? Unforgettable. š¤ Interview Part 1: Rubix Kube I sat down with the bandās powerhouse vocalists...
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Throwback Thursday: The Breakfast Club
GenX Journeys
šļø Throwback Thursday ā The Breakfast Club (with Lizzie Newton) š Originally aired: May 10, 2019 š§ Re-released: April 11, 2025 Description: Itās Throwback Thursday time! This week, we're rewinding to a special in-person crossover episode recorded with my good friend Lizzie Newton, originally released in 2019. Lizzie and I teamed up for a nostalgic deep dive into one of the most iconic Gen X films of all timeāThe Breakfast Club. But before we get to detention with the Brat Pack, I reveal the long-awaited results of our Phil Collins March Madness tournament! Sixteen songs...
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GenX Book Club: The Most Beautiful by Mayte Garcia
GenX Journeys
šļø GenX Book Club ā Mayte Garciaās The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince Hosts: Paul Stroessner & Suzanne Mattaboni Book: The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince by Mayte Garcia In this emotionally rich episode of GenX Book Club, Paul is joined by writer and GenXer Suzanne Mattaboni for a heartfelt and thought-provoking discussion about The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince, the memoir by Mayte Garcia. Mayte was not only Princeās first wife but also a dancer, artist, and woman with her own compelling story. Suzanne and Paul dive into Mayteās life before, during, and after...
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Throwback Thursday ā Phil Collins March Madness
GenX Journeys
Originally aired: March 31, 2022 Itās the final installment of our Return to the ā80s March Madness series! For our 5th Annual Tournament, we focused on the solo hits of the legendary Phil Collinsāno Genesis tracks here, just 16 powerhouse songs going head-to-head in a Sweet Sixteen-style bracket. And yes, a couple of early-ā90s singles made it into the mixāSomething Happened on the Way to Heaven and I Wish It Would Rain Downābut since theyāre from his 1989 album ...But Seriously, they earned their place. Matchups include classics like: In the Air Tonight vs. One More Night ...
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GenX Journeys: Spring Forward (Even When You Feel Stuck)
GenX Journeys
The calendar says springā¦ but letās be honest ā sometimes life still feels like winter. If youāve been feeling stuck, restless, or like youāre waiting for a spark that just wonāt come, this episode is for you. Join Paul Stroessner as he explores what it really means to āspring forwardā when your energy is low, your mind feels cluttered, and your motivation is in hibernation. Youāll learn how to recognize the signs that change is already stirring inside you ā even if it doesnāt feel like it ā and discover 5 simple ways to create momentum without overhauling your life....
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Legacy Lives On: The Power of Emily Perez and John Martin III
GenX Journeys
A Special Power Surge Episode In this powerful and heartfelt episode of GenX Journeys, Paul Stroessner honors two remarkable American heroesāCaptain John Thomas Martin III and Second Lieutenant Emily Jazmin Tatum Perezāwhose legacies deserve to be remembered, not erased. Captain Martin was a brilliant scholar, leader, and trailblazing West Point graduate who also earned a masterās from Harvard before serving in Vietnam. Lieutenant Perez was a fearless medical officer, record-breaking West Point cadet, and decorated track athlete who led from the frontāliterallyāon her final mission...
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Throwback Thursday: Whitney Houston March Madness Tournament
GenX Journeys
Originally released on May 7, 2021, this episode was an absolute rollercoaster! Between scheduling struggles, technical mishaps, and some hilarious behind-the-scenes chaos, this one took a little extra effort to bring to life. But in the end, it turned out to be an absolute blast! š¤ In this episode, we discuss: ā The Whitney Houston March Madness Tournament and its wild journey ā Instant tournament resultsāsince someone (ahem, me) forgot to hit record the first time we did this š¤¦ ā Fun discussions on Whitneyās music videos, album covers, and the magic of liner notes ā A...
info_outlinešļø Throwback Thursday ā My Backstage Interview with Rubix Kube + Steve Brown & PJ Farley of Trixter!
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Originally recorded: April 21, 2018 | š§ First aired: April 28, 2018
This may just be my favorite interview ever.
Why? Because I got to go backstage with my all-time favorite '80s tribute band Rubix Kubeāand interview two absolute legends from the rock world: Steve Brown and PJ Farley of Trixter. š¤
The night was electric, the energy was contagious, and the conversations? Unforgettable.
š¤ Interview Part 1: Rubix Kube
I sat down with the bandās powerhouse vocalists Cherie and Scott, and their insanely talented drummerāand my good friendāJohn, one of the bandās founding members.
We laughed a lot as they shared:
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How Rubix Kube came to life
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The creativity behind their costumes and show designs (Scott inherited some Muppet magic from his dad, an original Henson puppeteer!)
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A moving tribute to their late bassist David Z, whose tragic loss is still deeply felt in the music world
šø Interview Part 2: Steve Brown & PJ Farley (Trixter / Rubix Kube)
Then I had the surreal experience of chatting with Steve Brown, who has literally filled in for Vivian Campbell in Def Leppardāsitting on a backstage couch with him was one of the biggest highlights of my podcasting career! He shared what it was like to play with the legendary band during Vivianās cancer treatment, and though he didnāt mention it at the time, just months later heād return to the stage with them again, covering for Phil Collen.
PJ Farley also jumped in to talk about their shared journey in Trixter. They had a platinum selling debut album just as grunge was about to hit. But each album they have done has just gotten better and better. They also speak about collaborating with Eric Martin of the band Mr. Big.
š„ Itās two interviews in one jam-packed episode full of energy, stories, laughs, and heartfelt moments. If you love the ā80s, live music, and behind-the-scenes rock tales, this oneās for you.
š§ Listen now and relive this epic night with me!