The War on Drugs

Christmas Part2: So This Is GenXmas

Today the GenXperts discuss Christmas movies and television. They cover popular Christmas tv shows such as Charlie Brown, the Grinch, and the Rankin and Bass specials. The GenXperts also discuss Christmas movies that are kind of Christmas movies to movies that are Christmas adjacent. The crew wraps up with a talk about the weird and wonderful world of Christmas albums and a few classic SNL skits.

Christmas Part 1: A Very Merry GenXmas

Today the GenXperts discuss the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. They cover traditions that their families had and new traditions that they have developed over time. They also share unusual side dishes that were on the table at their family holiday meals. The group also covers the beloved Wishbook and Christmas shopping from the day. Ge ready for the holiday season and reminisce with the GenXperts as they stroll through holidays past in part 1 of this 2-part episode.

The Mall

Today the GenXperts discuss the mall. The loving haven and social network for 80’s and 90’s kids that formed our young teen lives. The experts will discuss our mall of choice, the Indian Mall in Jonesboro, Arkansas. A mall we all used to go to and hang out in during our youth. We also discuss the mall culture as well as movies that featured a mall in their storytelling. So come and join the GenXperts as they load up in Mom’s station wagon and take a fun filled trip to the mall.

Totally Iconic Toys

Today the GenXperts discuss the totally radical toys of the 80’s. The team will discuss how some of these fabled toys came to be and how they made a lasting impact on our young minds. Some of those toys were even geared towards educating us and making us use our imaginations. The team will also be talking about the rise of video games during that era and how it altered the toy universe and how they were marketed. So please join the GenXperts as they look at some Totally Iconic Toys.

The War on Drugs

Today the GenXperts discuss the war on drugs during the 80’s and 90’s and its effect both positive and negative on the minds of Generation X. The group will discuss special television episodes geared towards addressing not only this campaign but also other hard-hitting topics as well. The group covers the film industry's influence as it pertains to the topic and how far reaching it was. So please join us on a very special episode of The GenXperts Podcast.