https://GenXPodcast.NET
Gen X Experience is the podcast that rewinds the greatest years of our lives—the 1970s and 1980s.

 Hosted by Eric Thompson, each episode explores the music, movies, television, sports, technology, politics, toys, and unforgettable moments that shaped Generation X.From Atari and arcade games to MTV, cassette tapes, VHS rentals, Reagan-era America, blockbuster movies, and the birth of personal computers, we'll revisit the people, events, and cultural milestones that defined a generation. Some episodes celebrate the fun and nostalgia of growing up as latchkey kids, while others examine the major news stories and historic events that influenced our lives.

Whether you spent your weekends at the mall, made mixtapes on your boombox, waited in line for the newest Nintendo game, or remember life before the internet, this podcast is your time machine.New episodes celebrate the memories, history, and experiences that made Generation X one of the most resilient and influential generations ever.]]>enHistory@2026 | Eric Thompsonhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b6e2ac11217c036b7171086dada6e26.jpghttps://GenXPodcast.NETWed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:53 +0000Eric ThompsonEric Thompsoneric@genxpodcast.netRemember when summer lasted forever, Saturday mornings belonged to cartoons, and your bike was your ticket to freedom? https://GenXexperience.Net is the podcast that rewinds the greatest years of our lives—the 1970s and 1980s.  Hosted by Eric...
Gen X Experience is the podcast that rewinds the greatest years of our lives—the 1970s and 1980s.

 Hosted by Eric Thompson, each episode explores the music, movies, television, sports, technology, politics, toys, and unforgettable moments that shaped Generation X.From Atari and arcade games to MTV, cassette tapes, VHS rentals, Reagan-era America, blockbuster movies, and the birth of personal computers, we'll revisit the people, events, and cultural milestones that defined a generation. Some episodes celebrate the fun and nostalgia of growing up as latchkey kids, while others examine the major news stories and historic events that influenced our lives.

Whether you spent your weekends at the mall, made mixtapes on your boombox, waited in line for the newest Nintendo game, or remember life before the internet, this podcast is your time machine.New episodes celebrate the memories, history, and experiences that made Generation X one of the most resilient and influential generations ever.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-mtv-shaped-gen-x-culture-overnight--73221055
From Michael Jackson’s moonwalk to Madonna’s boundary-pushing performances, MTV created superstars, launched fashion trends, and gave us a shared culture unlike anything before. For Gen X latchkey kids, MTV wasn’t just a channel—it was a lifestyle. We raced home from school, flipped it on, and immersed ourselves in a universe where image, sound, and attitude fused into one.

This episode of Gen X Experience, we revisit the launch of MTV, explore the cultural impact it had on our generation, and remember the controversies, the iconic videos, and the unforgettable slogans like “I want my MTV!” If you grew up glued to the screen, waiting for your favorite band’s video to play, this rewind is for you.

"Until next time, keep your mixtapes, your memories, and your Gen X spirit alive. Thanks for listening to Gen X Experience. I'm Eric Thompson. See you next time."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67563275Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:55:08 +0000Eric ThompsonOn August 1st, 1981, the world of music—and the world of Gen X—changed forever with the launch of MTV. Those first words, “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll,” ushered in a brand-new way of experiencing music. No longer just something you listened...
From Michael Jackson’s moonwalk to Madonna’s boundary-pushing performances, MTV created superstars, launched fashion trends, and gave us a shared culture unlike anything before. For Gen X latchkey kids, MTV wasn’t just a channel—it was a lifestyle. We raced home from school, flipped it on, and immersed ourselves in a universe where image, sound, and attitude fused into one.

This episode of Gen X Experience, we revisit the launch of MTV, explore the cultural impact it had on our generation, and remember the controversies, the iconic videos, and the unforgettable slogans like “I want my MTV!” If you grew up glued to the screen, waiting for your favorite band’s video to play, this rewind is for you.

"Until next time, keep your mixtapes, your memories, and your Gen X spirit alive. Thanks for listening to Gen X Experience. I'm Eric Thompson. See you next time."]]>10601980s,80s,culture,eric-thompson,gen,generation,gen-x-podcast,jackson,kids,latchkey,madonna,michael,mtv,music,nostalgia,pop,videos,xfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/latchkey-life-freedom-or-neglect--73221056
In this episode, we rewind to what it meant to be a latchkey kid in the 70s and 80s. From after-school snacks and unsupervised TV marathons, to the lessons in resilience and self-reliance, latchkey life shaped Gen X in ways few other experiences could.

Was it freedom? Was it neglect? Maybe it was a little of both. Join us as we explore how latchkey life prepared Gen X for the future, influenced family culture, and left an unforgettable mark on the way we grew up. This is a story only our generation can tell—because we lived it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Until next time, keep your mixtapes, your memories, and your Gen X spirit alive. Thanks for listening to Gen X Experience. I'm Eric Thompson. See you next time."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67556204Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:33:13 +0000Eric ThompsonFor many Gen Xers, childhood meant coming home to an empty house. Parents were at work, and after school was a time of independence, responsibility—and sometimes loneliness. The “latchkey kid” became a symbol of a generation caught between shifting...
In this episode, we rewind to what it meant to be a latchkey kid in the 70s and 80s. From after-school snacks and unsupervised TV marathons, to the lessons in resilience and self-reliance, latchkey life shaped Gen X in ways few other experiences could.

Was it freedom? Was it neglect? Maybe it was a little of both. Join us as we explore how latchkey life prepared Gen X for the future, influenced family culture, and left an unforgettable mark on the way we grew up. This is a story only our generation can tell—because we lived it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Until next time, keep your mixtapes, your memories, and your Gen X spirit alive. Thanks for listening to Gen X Experience. I'm Eric Thompson. See you next time."]]>7221970s,1980s,after,childhood,culture,freedom,gen,growing,independence,kids,latchkey,neglect,nostalgia,parenting,school,styles,up,xfalsefull