The Gen X-Tra Podcast
The Gen X-Tra Podcast
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The Gen X-Tra Podcast dives deep into pop culture, movies, music, trivia and all things from the greatest generation yet, GEN X! Hosted by James (Shamus McNasty) and Nate (Uncle Bacon).
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Feb 4, 2021
Episode 14: The Last Dragon (1985) SPOILERS
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1985 film "The Last Dragon". With special guest Joey Forearms.
In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow.
Rated: PG-13
Released: March 22, 1985
Runtime: 1:49:00
Watch this episode on our YouTube channel.
Starring Taimak, Vanity, Julius Curry, Faith Prince, Mike Starr, Ernie Reyes Jr., William H. Macy
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Dec 23, 2020
Episode 13: Home Alone (1990) SPOILERS
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1990 film "Home Alone". With special guest Joey Forearms.
An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation.
Rated: PG
Released: November 16, 1990
Runtime: 1:43:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 13
Written by John Hughes
Directed by Chris Columbus
Starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara
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Dec 16, 2020
Episode 12: Scrooged (1988) SPOILERS
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1988 film "Scrooged". With special guest Joey Forearms.
A selfish, cynical television executive (Bill Murray) is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.
Rated: PG-13
Released: November 23, 1988
Runtime: 1:41:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 12
Written by Mitch Glazer and Michael O'Donoghue
Directed by Richard Donner
Starring Bill Murray, Carol Kane, Bobcat Goldthwait, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, David Johansen, Robert Mitchum
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Dec 10, 2020
Episode 11: A Christmas Story (SPOILERS)
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1983 film "A Christmas Story". With special guest Joey Forearms.
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
Rated: PG
Released: November 18, 1983
Runtime: 1:33:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 11
Written by Jean Shepard Directed by Bob Clark
Starring Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Scott Schwartz, Ian Petrella
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Dec 5, 2020
Episode 10: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Review
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1989 film "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". With special guest Joey Forearms.
The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.
Rated: PG-13
Released: December 1, 1989
Runtime: 1:37:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 10
Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, Diane Ladd, Randy Quaid
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Nov 14, 2020
Episode 09: Shamus and Bacon's Top 5 Underrated Movies of the 80s
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we list our top 5 Underrated Movies of the 80s (10 total). Films that weren't a box office smash hit, films we feel not too many people saw back in the day.
Bacon and I discuss movies such as Time Bandits, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka, One Crazy Summer, Jekyll & Hyde... together again, Dragon Slayer and more.
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 09
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Nov 4, 2020
Episode 08: Purple Rain Review (SPOILERS)
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1984 film "Purple Rain". With special guest Joey Forearms.
The film stars Prince in his acting debut playing The Kid, a young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise. Purple Rain was developed to showcase Prince's talents, and the film contains several concert sequences.
Rated: R
Released: July 27, 1984
Runtime: 1:51:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 08
Starring Prince, Apolloina, Morris Day, Clarence Williams III, Jerome Benton
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Oct 28, 2020
Episode 07: A Nightmare on Elm Street
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1984 film "A Nightmare on Elm Street". The first in Wes Craven's Freddy franchise and one of Bacon's Top 5 Horror films. With special guest Joey Forearms.
The monstrous spirit of a slain child murderer seeks revenge by invading the dreams of teenagers whose parents were responsible for his untimely death.
Rated: R
Released: November 16, 1984
Runtime: 1:31:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 07
Staring Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Jon Saxon, Johnny Depp, Amanda Wyss, Ronee Blakley
Written and Directed by Wes Craven
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Oct 21, 2020
Episode 06: John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982) Review
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1982 film "The Thing". John Carpenter's version, not the 1951 'Howard Hawks' version. With special guest Joey Forearms.
A US research station, Antarctica, early-winter 1982. The base is suddenly buzzed by a helicopter from the nearby Norwegian research station. They are trying to kill a dog that has escaped from their base. After the destruction of the Norwegian chopper the members of the US team fly to the Norwegian base, only to discover them all dead or missing. They do find the remains of a strange creature the Norwegians burned. The Americans take it to their base and deduce that it is an alien life form. After a while it is apparent that the alien can take over and assimilate into other life forms, including humans, and can spread like a virus. This means that anyone at the base could be inhabited by The Thing, and tensions escalate.
Rated: R
Released: June 25, 1982
Runtime: 1:49:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 06
Staring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, David Clennon, T.K. Carter
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Oct 17, 2020
Episode 05: Shamus and Bacon's Top 5 Horror Movies
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we list our top 5 Horror Movies (10 total). Spanning over 3 decades, these are the films that scared us as kids.
Bacon and I discuss Friday the 13th Part 3, The Exorcist, Halloween, Salem's Lot, A Nightmare on Elm Street, An American Werewolf in London, Christine, Creepshow, Poltergeist and Fright Night.
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 05
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Oct 14, 2020
Episode 04: Hell Night Review (Spoilers) This One's Bad!
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1981 film "Hell Night". We apologies for suggesting anyone watch this and the swear words but, "F#%k this Movie". With special guest Joey Forearms.
Before being able to join Alpha Sigma Rho fraternity and its sister sorority, four pledges must spend the night in Garth Manor, twelve years to the day after the previous resident murdered his entire family. Some, however, say that one member of the Garth family survived, and still resides somewhere in the now-deserted mansion.
Rating: R
Released: August 28, 1981
Running time: 1:41:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 04
Starring Linda Blair, Vincent Van Patten, Peter Barton, Kevin Brophy
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Oct 7, 2020
Episode 03: The Last American Virgin Review (1982 Classic)
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the 1982 film "The Last American Virgin" and ask why it traumatized Shamus for the past 35 years. With special guest Joey Forearms.
The friendship of a group of young friends struggling with teen sex, drugs, and work is jeopardized by a romantic interest which may turn pals into bitter rivals.
Rating: R
Released: July 30, 1982
Running time: 1:32:00
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 03
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Sep 7, 2020
Episode 02: Cobra Kai Season 2 Review (SPOILERS)
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review season 2 of the Cobra Kai series. (SPOILERS)
Decades after their 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament bout, a middle-aged Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence find themselves martial-arts rivals again.
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 02
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Sep 5, 2020
Episode 01: Bill & Ted Face the Music Review
On this episode of the The Gen X-Tra Podcast, we review the third installment of the Bill & Ted franchise. Once told they'd save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, 2 would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.
Rating PG-13
Released September 2020
Running time 1:31:55
Watch our YouTube Review here Episode 01
Starring Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine, William Sadler, Kid Cudi, Kristen Schaal, Anthony Carrigan, Erinn Hayes, Jayma Mays, Jillian Bell, Holland Taylor, Beck Bennett, Hal Landon Jr., Amy Stoch. Written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon and directed by Dean Parisot.
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