Now that Halloween has passed, it's time to talk CHRISTMAS! (sorry Thanksgiving) The guys discuss some of the best Christmas gift ideas for Gen X family, friends, and colleagues! These ideas were shared on the website www.trendhunter.com and authored by Jana Pijak. What are some unique Christmas ideas you want, or are giving to your loves ones? We …

The 1980s had some of the most memorable moment in movie history. Today we take a deep dive into an article written on www.watchmojo.com by Mimi Kenny titled, 'Top 10 Iconic Movie Scenes of the 1980's'. She definitely hits the nail on the head with her choices, and we add a few of our own to the mix. Since this episode goes live the exactly one wee…

'You wanna go where everybody knows your name.' Welcome to Season 2 of The Gen X Journey! It was one of the most iconic TV sitcoms in the '80s and '90s. 'Cheers' came into our living rooms weekly, providing laughs from every angle, including the weird facts spewed from Cliff Claven, the yells of 'NORM!', and the baseball hero Sam Malone's 'Casanova…

We end our first season of 'The Gen X Journey' with a recap of some of our favorite episodes since the launch of our rebranded program. We share some of our favorite moments and include clips of some of the best moments so far. What is your favorite episode so far? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and r…

Today we discuss the happiness that came from Saturday morning cartoons in the 70s and 80s. We talk about our favorite shows and also reminisce about what cereal we were eating as we watched some of the most epic cartoons unfold before our eyes! What were some of your favorite Saturday morning cartoons? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and l…

When we began developing the concept of 'The Gen X Journey', it was our goal to focus on two areas. 1. We wanted to create a brand that honored the history of Generation X. 2. We wanted to be a partner and a resource for our Generation X peers, providing support as we continue our journey through life together. Using the word 'Journey' in our title…

The guys discuss their recent experience attending Sammy Hagar's 'Best Of All Worlds' world tour. Noel and Keith provide some commentary surrounding the concert, the crowd, and the overall experience. We then follow up with our bucket list of live concerts yet to be seen. Who is on your live music bucket list? We invite you to subscribe to our show…

Music is something that has brought Gen X together for as long as we can remember. Most of the legendary concerts in history occurred with Gen X Bands or a largely Gen X audience. With the announcement this month of the retirement of one of the most famous rock bands in history, we share our thoughts on the importance of enjoying live performances …

This is our first product review! We put a lot of thought into our product review segments, and wanted to intentionally focus on things we have used or are using that we feel can be of benefit to Gen X'ers. In this episode (with video on YouTube), Noel introduces the 4K eufyCam 3 security cam system by eufy Security. We discuss the things that set …

We conclude our discussion of an article that highlights who, in this article's opinion, are the most iconic individuals who influenced Gen X. Before we conclude, we add a few of our own that we think are even better icons than discussed. Do you agree? Who did we miss? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings a…

There were many individuals that left a huge impression on the Gen X generation. In this episode, we begin our discussion of an article that highlights who, in this article's opinion, are the most iconic individuals who influenced Gen X. Do you agree? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section …

We all gathered around the TV in our households and witnessed some of the most memorable events of our lifetimes. There were no 24 hour cable news networks, no social media, just a full day (or days) of celebrations, tragedies, triumphs, and endings that we all witnessed on the same channel, most likely from a super heavy wood paneled television se…

Lawn Darts? Riding in the BED of a pickup? Ask any Gen X'er and they will fill you with stories of things we had in our youth that aren't around any more. This is the first of what we are sure will create a dialogue of many other things that were around when Gen X'ers were young, but would never be allowed today. What did we miss? What were other t…

Leaded gas? Smoking on airplanes? 3 story tall slides at the playground? Ask any Gen X'er and they will fill you with stories of things we had in our youth that aren't around any more. This is the first of what we are sure will create a dialogue of many other things that were around when Gen X'ers were young, but would never be allowed today. What …

With this week being the 4th of July, our friendly Time Machine 'Wayback' thought we should re-introduce a 4th of July episode that had many special guests take part. We liked that idea! It was so fun hearing all of the amazing 4th of July memories. What were some of your favorite memories of the 4th of July with friends and family? We invite you t…

No one knows where they originated, nor did we ever understand how these anecdotes traveled over the globe, but we all heard them from our parents. You know, those 'facts and medical truths' that we were told as children that were so convincing that even today we hesitate to do them. Come join us and let us know how many of these 'truths' your pare…

Who are we as Gen X'ers? Steve takes us on a journey that sheds light on the Gen X Generation. From things we did in our youth to things we deal with today, this episode covers the basics of Generation X We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome yo…

Every generation has a beginning... or so the story goes. As we began to create The Gen X Journey, we knew one thing for sure. We wanted to keep our nostalgic back catalogue of stories. With that in mind, for those of you new to our show, we wanted to give you a brief guide as you 'chronicle' through our episodes of 'The Wayback Chronicles' (basica…

Welcome to the Gen X Journey! We are excited to finally unveil the Gen X Journey to each of you! We have spent countless hours developing a new brand that is tailored to everything GEN X! The Gen X Journey focuses as much on where we are in life and where we are headed as it focuses on where we have journeyed from. If you have been following our sh…

This is the last official episode of The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! But fear not!!! This is the start of something new! We are so excited to reveal to you something that we have been working on over the last several months! Our change will be a seamless transition for you, our valued listeners. We will continue our new JOURNEY on this same channel…

We complete our 1990 tour with music, movies, and out parting thoughts. There were some great songs and movies in the year 1990. What were some of your favorites? We also tease something significant on the horizon... We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! …

If you recall when we drew the year 1990, we added a 'Listeners Choice' topic into the mix. Keith drew the lucky card and we asked our listeners. One of our Facebook followers, Tanner, suggested we discuss the stores that were around in the 1990's that no longer exist! What a great idea Tanner, thank you for your suggestion! (Kathi, we might have t…

We continue our 1990 tour with sports. Noel reminds us of some of the most significant sporting events to kick off the 1990s. From the world series to college basketball to boxing, there were a lot of significant events to happen this year! What memory do you remember the most? Steve does a great job of staying on track as we enjoy visiting about s…

Sometimes, everything just makes you laugh... We begin our 1990 tour with what we each agree is one of our funniest episodes. Sorry for the delay in launching this week, we had to edit this one quite a bit to make it family friendly!!! Steve does a great job of staying on track as we enjoy visiting about some of the most significant events and fun/…

The friendly Wayback Time Machine takes over the mic today with a great recap of episodes past, a preview of episodes future, and a few chances to win some 'Wayback Swag'! What are some of your favorite memories of the show so far? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of yo…

We wrap up a really fun year with the technology advances of 1986 as well as some final fun facts around the year. How rich did you feel earning minimum wage in 1986? ...And what year does our Wayback Time Machine take us next? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your f…

We couldn't finish 1986 without a visit to one of the most epic years in sports. Steve takes us on a deep dive into all of the events and athletes that impacted 1986 sports! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all …

We continue our journey into 1986 with Keith discussing the fantastic music of the year. It is his opinion that this is one of the all time best years in the history of music releases. After his rundown, we all had to admit it was definitely one of, if not the best years of music in modern history. Do you agree? We invite you to subscribe to our sh…

Whelp... we begin this episode with an intervention from our Time Machine 'Wayback'. I guess we hit the egg nog too hard over the holidays! After a conversation about what year we are discussing, Noel continues our journey with the awesome pop culture of 1986. We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the rat…

This episode begins a new segment called 'Deep Dive'. In each deep dive, one of our hosts will talk about a person, event, or memory that made a great impression on them. In our first Deep Dive, Noel discusses the amazing talent of actor Rick Moranis. Noel does a great job of describing his rise to fame, the movies and events that got him there, an…

Welcome to Season 3 of The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We start Season 3 back in the 1980's. Steve discusses the best Movies and TV of the year. What TV shows and Movies bring a smile to your face when you think about 1986? We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favor…

It's truly the most wonderful time of the year! For Noel, Steve, and Keith, Christmas is loaded with nostalgia and happy memories. In this special episode, which is safe for ALL ears to listen to regardless of age, we each share some of our favorite memories of past Christmas seasons. We also discuss what we continue to do today to keep the magic o…

One of the most recognizable parades in the world is the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Each year, millions tune in to watch the wonderful spectacle of color, balloons, celebrities, and of course, the amazing marching bands! We are excited to have a special guest who was one of the few to have been selected to march in 2023's Macy's Thanksg…

We all know them and we either love them or loathe them. That's right, we are talking about... The Dad Joke. It's a gag that has been around for thousands of years, yet only got credited the name in relatively recent history. In this episode we discuss the history and origin of the term 'Dad Joke'... and then we can't help but share a few of our ow…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We conclude our 1998 journey by discussing the music of 1998. Ironically, we discover a surprising disconnect between what were considered the top hits of that year and the songs we remembered as popular. What were some songs that you felt really defined 1998 to you? We invite you to subscribe to our show,…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1998 journey by visiting the awesome pop culture of 1998. Fashion styles, collectibles, technology innovations, franchise rebirths and beginnings, and a few fun surprises encompass all of the fun world of 1998 pop culture. What were some things that you felt really defined 1998 to you? We i…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1998 journey by visiting the classic TV shows that were popular! Were you a sports junkie? Sit com fan? Did you glue yourself to the TV to watch the news? So many different genre's of TV were top 10 programming in 1998. Give us a listen and let us know which show made you smile in 1998! We …

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We begin Season 3 right where we left off in Season 2, with MOVIES! We start our journey into 1998 with some epic movie memories! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review section of your favorite podcast platform! We welcome you to visit all t…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We conclude season two with our final journey into the year 1992. There were a lot of unique movies introduced in 1992. We discuss those movies and honor important figures who left us. It's a fun trip down memory lane and we hope you join us for the ride! Where does the Wayback Time Machine take us next? L…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! Today Steve takes us through a nostalgic look at the pop culture of 1992. We discuss everything from the comparison in prices of things from 1992 to today as well as things such as theme park openings, gargantuan mall creations, and unique beverages. It's a fun trip down memory lane and we hope you join us…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! Sports was a prominent fixture in 1992, especially with the emergence of USA's 'Dream Team' Olympic Basketball Team. We dive deep into that story and the other sports events that made 1992 a memorable year! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and re…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We begin our 1992 journey right where we left off in 1988 with the world of technology! Tech was starting to move fast during this period. A lot of cool innovations, standardized formats, and devices that the public wasn't quite ready for yet was introduced in 1992. Come Wayback with us and re-discover the…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We conclude our 1988 journey by discussing the technology breakthroughs of 1988! Many applications that we use today were introduced in 1988. What are some of these innovations that you use in every day life? And just how much would you be willing to pay for a laptop (whoa). We invite you to subscribe to o…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1988 journey with a visit to all of the amazing music of 1988! There were some solid vintage 80's sounds and we also started hearing and seeing the formation of bands that would move us into the next decade. When you think of the music of 1988, what bands come to your mind? We invite you to…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1988 journey with a visit to all of the greatness that were the movies of 1988! There were definitely some fun movies that took each of us down memory lane. We have some great laughs as we discuss all of the unique things that made 1988 a special year! What were your favorite movies and mov…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We continue our 1988 journey with a visit to 1988 television! The 1980's was definitely a happy time for us. We have some great laughs as we discuss all of the unique things that made 1988 a special year! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and revi…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! Today we celebrate some wonderful memories of the Fourth of July. We are grateful to have some amazing people on todays episode to share some of their favorite memories with us and our audience. Whether discussing fireworks, baseball, food, or pride in our country, our guests go through all of the amazing …

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We begin our journey into 1988 with some fun pop culture! The 1980's was definitely a happy time for us. We have some great laughs as we discuss all of the unique things that made 1988 a special year! We invite you to subscribe to our show, and leave some feedback about our show in the ratings and review s…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! We have had some great feedback with the recent shows involving guest appearances! We reflect on those and look forward as we continue to delve into the past and recruit some guests for future episodes! We are also so grateful to our social media family. With that in mind, we conduct our second drawing for…

Welcome to The Wayback Chronicles Podcast! Today, the guys take some much needed R&R and let the Wayback Time Machine control the show! She asks the question: 'What is nostalgia, and why does it mean so many different things to so many people?' A very special thanks to our guests who took the time to go Wayback with their memories with us: Dawn Cou…