GenXplainers
Where we look at pop culture from a personal and generational perspective and examine how the music, movies and television of our formative years shaped our tastes and attitudes of GenerationX. Personal POVs and tories capture the time and contextualize the art of our youth.
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Episodes
93 episodes
Episode 241: The Perfect Song - Dog Days Are Over
The GenXplainers podcast hits a song from 2008 that features a heavy beat, stops & starts, and a beautiful lead vocal. Your panel loves a song that builds and this one certainly does. But is it “perfect”?Let us explain…
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Episode 240: The Perfect Song - Tom Sawyer
The GenXplainers podcast again welcomes special guest Blanchard Ryan. You know her from the films “Open Water”, “Beerfest” and the series “Orange is the New Black” among others. And this week she will join in the discussion aboot a huge hit fro...
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Episode 239: 2025 Oscar Nominees
Better late than never, they say. Here is our podcast discussing the 2025 Oscar nominees for Best Picture. You've already forgotten what they are, haven't you?Enjoy!linktr.ee/genxplainers
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Episode 239
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Episode 238: The Perfect Song - Carry on Wayward Son
The GenXplainers podcast welcomes special guest Blanchard Ryan. You know her from the films “Open Water”, “Beerfest” and the series “Orange is the New Black” among others. And this week she is bringing a song by 70’s superstars Kansas. Arguably...
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Episode 238
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Episode 237: The Perfect BREAKUP Song - Valentine's Day 2025
Happy Valentine’s Day from the GenXplainers Podcast! Last year we picked some perfect love songs to talk about and we agreed on “This Must Be the Place” by Talking Heads as the most perfect. This year we each brought a song about th...
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Episode 237
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Episode 236: The Perfect Song - In the Fade
This week we look at a song nominated by our guest Steve. It is a track from the major label debut of Queens of the Stone Age and features vocals from Mark Lanegan. We could agree that is was a fine song. But is it "perfect"?Let us expl...
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Episode 236
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Episode 235: The Perfect Song - Under Pressure
A collaboration of two hugely influential artists, this song hit big with the help of a memorable music video and amazing vocal performances. And samples from it were used in another huge hit, about which your panel has some opinions. It is a c...
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Episode 234: The Perfect Song - All Along the Watchtower
The GenXplainers podcast welcomes a special guest to discuss a song recorded by two rock legends only months apart. The song is brilliantly written, but which version is better? And are either of them "perfect"? Let us
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Episode 233: Old Dogs, New Tracks - 2024 Albums
Another year has come and gone and your GenXplainers Podcast is back again with a review of some new albums from some old artists. Enjoy! Let us explain... Check out the
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Episode 232: The Perfect Song - Ever Fallen in Love
Today on the GenXplainers podcast, we take a look at a song by Buzzcocks. This track is classic punk pop, or is it pop punk? One thing for sure, it’s catchy and get will you moving. But is it perfect? Let us
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Episode 232
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Episode 231: The Perfect Song - Band on the Run
The GenXplainers Podcast takes on a classic track with multiple musical sections. It's by a former Beatle, so it should really rile up the Boomers! And while we previously published an episode about a multi-sectional song by a different Beatle ...
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Episode 231
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Episode 230: Worst Holiday Songs
From the Patreon Archives comes an episode exploring the worst holiday songs. These are ju...
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Episode 229: The Perfect Song - Back to Black
For Black Friday, the GenXplainers podcast goes back to a hit song the draws from as inspiration. It has the sound of a 60's girl group and unmistakable vocals. A fantastic song of mourning a love lost. But is it "perfect"? Let us ...
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Episode 229
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Episode 228: The Perfect Song FACE-OFF - Smashing Pumpkins
This week the GenXplainers podcast pits two Smashing Pumpkins tracks against each other. “ZERO” is an angst-filled assault with blistering guitars while “1979” is a bouncy nostalgic trip back to the freedom and uncertainty of youth. Both ...
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Episode 227: The Perfect Song - Cars
The late '70s were an amazing time for music. Arena rock and disco we still going strong, Punk and the beginnings of New Wave were on the rise, and innovative musical artists were taking cues from the likes of Kraftwerk to create sounds never h...
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Episode 227
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Episode 226: Old Dogs, New Tracks - Songs of a Lost World by The Cure
After 16 years of waiting, a band that helped form the worldview of many a GenXer released their 14th studio album. Your GenXplainer podcast panel have been huge fans since the beginning and are stoked to be able to share their take the new son...
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Episode 225: The Perfect Song - Let's Stay Together
This week the GenXplainers podcast grooves to a sexy R&B classic from The Reverend Al Green. It is an incredibly popular track that you simply must move to. But is it “perfect”? Let us explain…#perfectsong #algreen #letss...
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Episode 225
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Episode 224: The Perfect Song - Since U Been Gone
This week the GenXplainers podcast looks at a huge hit from the first American Idol winner. It took some rockin’ cues from another popular song of the time and was all the better for it. But is it “perfect”? Let us explain… #per...
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Episode 223: Revisionist Filmography - Top Scary Movies
It’s spooky season! So, this week the GenXplainers podcast talks scary movies. Specifically, we list the movies we watched growing up that still stick with us to this day. Make sure to put your pick for scariest movie in the comments! L...
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Episode 222: The Perfect Song - Kid
The GenXplainers rated this band’s debut album as a classic that holds up today. This week we focus on a song from that album. It has fantastic guitar work and distinctive vocals. But is it “perfect”?...
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Episode 222
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Episode 221: The Perfect Song - Seven Nation Army
The GenXplainers are listening to a song that makes you clap your hands and stomp your feet. From an blues/rock duo at the height of their powers, it can be argued that the song’s legendary driving beat and “bassline” has been heard by a large ...
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Episode 221
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Episode 220: The Perfect Song FACE-OFF - Beastie Boys
Some bands have many great songs that could be considered “perfect”? In this week’s episode, the GenXplainers pit two songs from the Beastie Boys up against each other, both worthy of the title. One is employs old-school rapping over tons...
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Episode 220
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Episode 219: The Perfect Song - Portions for Foxes
The GenXplainers panel looks at a 2004 song from Indie darlings Rilo Kiley. It has great lyrics, guitar virtuosity, and a deceptively upbeat feel. But is it "perfect"? Let us explain... #perfectsong #rilokiley #portionsf...
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Episode 218: Revisionist Filmography - Albert Brooks Movies Ranked
This week the GenXplainers podcast ranks the films of comedian Albert Brooks. His films “Real Life” and “Mother” received the Criterion treatment last week so what better time to explore the career of the man who has played roles ranging from a...
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