GenXplainers

Episode 333: The Perfect Song - Do You Realize??

For this episode, we expand the GenXplainers panel to 5, with friends of the show Blanchard and Tony joining us. The song in question is from the alt/experimental/psychedelic group The Flaming Lips. Is it a love song? Is it a philosophical rumination. It is well-loved by many and the panel. But is it “perfect”? Let us explain… LINKS * Live in Glastonbury [https://youtu.be/douPPqRdFCA?si=5Ojdb1mtrUtutLgr]  * Library of Old Car Ads [https://youtu.be/mGHg5Kzpe4g?si=RntLvkbVc3X94MJ9] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39049036] Check out our videos on YouTube! * GenXplainers Channel [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93jOQtlOj-W9jD00IY0eUvh&si=-ivIx8oSRCOHVVBc] * Season 1 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93_DREiS847OeReNnhJ9_Rj&si=8526sW13eXwMr8cP] * Season 2 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto91q5sX_86OJWdd-FfICW9MJ&si=u0rUZjm7vfwP7y4V]

Episode 332: The Perfect Song - Feel Good, Inc.

The GenXplainers check out a song from “virtual band” Gorillaz. From their album Demon Days, it has a funky bassline and an assist from legends De La Soul. But is it “perfect”?  Let us explain…  LINKS * De La Soul on Feel Good, Inc. – @Bootleg Kev https://youtu.be/hYWr53cgreA?si=dpXFlGjy7hoagZGZ [https://youtu.be/hYWr53cgreA?si=dpXFlGjy7hoagZGZ] * Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc feat. De La Soul (Live at Coachella 2023) https://youtu.be/c9RTJIrM57o?si=oN5iXSPnUNSlTh3d [https://youtu.be/c9RTJIrM57o?si=oN5iXSPnUNSlTh3d] * A good article from Musicradar [https://www.musicradar.com/artists/its-an-arcane-18th-century-german-form-of-rap-i-really-enjoy-it-because-its-an-opportunity-to-say-some-quite-bizarre-things-that-i-wouldnt-necessarily-be-able-to-sing-about-the-inside-story-of-the-gorillaz-classic-feel-good-inc] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39049036] Check out our videos on YouTube! * GenXplainers Channel [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93jOQtlOj-W9jD00IY0eUvh&si=-ivIx8oSRCOHVVBc] * Season 1 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93_DREiS847OeReNnhJ9_Rj&si=8526sW13eXwMr8cP] * Season 2 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto91q5sX_86OJWdd-FfICW9MJ&si=u0rUZjm7vfwP7y4V]

Episode 331: Cover Stories - Mad World

Can a cover version surpass the original? The GenXplainers explore this question with a song originally recorded by Tears for Fears in 1981. Later covered by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules and featured in the film "Donnie Darko", it gained a whole new generation of fans. Does it's darker, more sinister take best the original?  Let us explain... We're everywhere [https://linktr.ee/genxplainers]! Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39049036] Check out our videos on YouTube! * GenXplainers Channel [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93jOQtlOj-W9jD00IY0eUvh&si=-ivIx8oSRCOHVVBc] * Season 1 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93_DREiS847OeReNnhJ9_Rj&si=8526sW13eXwMr8cP] * Season 2 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto91q5sX_86OJWdd-FfICW9MJ&si=u0rUZjm7vfwP7y4V]

Episode 330: The Perfect Song - Baba O'Riley

The GenXplainers tackles a track from The Who’s 1971 album “Who’s Next”. A standout in a group of songs from an abandoned rock opera, this classic is considered one of the best from a legendary rock band. But is it “perfect”?  Let us explain…  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39049036] Check out our videos on YouTube! * GenXplainers Channel [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93jOQtlOj-W9jD00IY0eUvh&si=-ivIx8oSRCOHVVBc] * Season 1 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93_DREiS847OeReNnhJ9_Rj&si=8526sW13eXwMr8cP] * Season 2 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto91q5sX_86OJWdd-FfICW9MJ&si=u0rUZjm7vfwP7y4V]

Episode 329: 2026 Oscar Nominees - Best Picture, Part 2

Let's discuss the 2026 Best Picture nominees, part 2. Who will win "One Battle After Another" / "Sinners" race? Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=39049036] Check out our videos on YouTube! * GenXplainers Channel [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93jOQtlOj-W9jD00IY0eUvh&si=-ivIx8oSRCOHVVBc] * Season 1 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto93_DREiS847OeReNnhJ9_Rj&si=8526sW13eXwMr8cP] * Season 2 Perfect Songs [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8-v4UTto91q5sX_86OJWdd-FfICW9MJ&si=u0rUZjm7vfwP7y4V]