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The Gen X Files

The Gen X Files
Independence Day
Jurassic Park
K-9
Last Action Hero
Howard the Duck
Bruce Willis
Chevy Chase
Armageddon
Sean Connery
Hollywood
Hudson Hawk
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Will Smith
Hollywood Blockbusters
Jeff Goldblum
Bruckheimer
1996
Roland Emmerich
The Man's Chinese Theatre
Columbia Pictures

For all things Gen X, check out The Gen X Files! With your hosts, Jim and Adam, The Gen X Files covers a single topic every week that resonates with Generation X. Covering movies, tv, technology, and social issues that resonate with today, it's the most Gen X hour of the week.

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This week, we cover one of the most ill-advised, weirdest adaptations of any kind: Super Mario Bros.! Released in 1993, this movie was a travesty of an adaptation of the NES Super Mario Bros games. Based on Super Mario World, having been recently rel... more

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Join us as explore a sadly underrated gem, The Last Starfighter. It's every video game kid's dream: get so good at a video game that an alien comes down and asks you to save the universe. It also featured a ton of early CGI sequences. Directed by Nic... more

We dive head first into CompuKids month with our first entry: the original Tron from 1982! Starring Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, and Cindy Morgan. Written and directed by Steve Lisberger. Find out the history of Tron before Tron Ares... more

We wrap up our When Animals Attack month and welcome in a special guest. We also discuss the movies we've seen (we went to the theater!), TV shows we've been watching, and games we've been playing.

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Jim
Co-host known for his humorous insights and relatable storytelling regarding Gen X pop culture.
Adam
Co-host who provides engaging commentary on nostalgia and tech themes relevant to Generation X.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
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    Always great to listen to you guys - keep it up! … Because eventually we will need Viagra…?

    Love your palaver and verbal perambulations… ❤️

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    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and nostalgia offered, often connecting personally with the discussions.
Critiques about films from their youth are well-received, with listeners enjoying the candid analysis.
There is a strong sense of community among listeners who share similar experiences and reflections on growing up.

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The podcast provides a nostalgic look into topics that resonated with Generation X, tracing cultural references from films, television shows, technology, and societal issues. Each episode typically revolves around a specific theme or movie, often delving into its significance within the context of the 1980s and 1990s, while drawing connections to contemporary experiences and trends. The hosts infuse humor and personal anecdotes, making each discussion both entertaining and relatable for listeners who wish to reconnect with their past or understand it through an accessible lens.

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