The Gen X Factor Podcast

17/06/2022

All of us here at the Gen X factor want to wish Jeff a happy birthday!

Well, it’s actually just one of us. This is Rocky…

25/02/2022

If you like our podcast, try out this 3 minute daily dose of knowledge from our Dad!

Today Fred floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee, now here’s 150 words all about me!!!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale7/episodes/February-25th---Its-Hard-to-be-Humble---wMuhammad-Ali-e1bnrbm

19/02/2022

Jeff always agreed with Jan Brady that the middle child is invisible, but had no idea how true it was. He learns in this week’s episode!!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Whats-in-a-Name-e1efnpg

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-in-a-name/id1493297791?i=1000551373298

30/01/2022

This hits too close to home!!

02/01/2022

Happy Eve Plumb Day!!

02/01/2022

Who remembers having these on their bedroom windows?

31/12/2021

Quite possibly the most beloved woman in Hollywood!!! Like a fine wine, she actually managed to get better with age. RIP Betty White

19/12/2021

How many Gen-Xers remember making these stocking stuffers for dad. Nothing says love like a personalized ashtray!!!

16/12/2021

Fellow Gen-Xers, do you remember what life was like before Amazon Prime? How we informed Santa what we wanted for Christmas? It was well before the digital age, but it worked. Click on link to hear memories from our childhoods!!!!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Reflections-on-the-Christmas-Wish-Book-e1bj40d

30/09/2021

Part two of our discussion on how we were raised feral!!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Gen-X---Raised-Feral-Part-II-e17p38s

27/09/2021

Part one of a two part podcast series… was Gen X raised feral?!

Gen X, compared to other generations, was raised comparatively feral. We were the latch key kids, who played outside until the street lights came on, frolicked on dangerous playground equipment, rode bikes without helmets, and were sort of left to our own devices a lot of the time. We think it helpe...

20/09/2021

New episode today! Part two of our look at The Love Boat!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Come-Aboard--Were-Expecting-You---The-Love-Boat-Part-2-e17jbnu

09/09/2021

New Podcast today!!! We take one last look at Schoolhouse Rock! Three episodes dedicated to its greatness seemed appropriate.

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Schoolhouse-Rock--Part-3---Live-on-Tik-Tok-e173nnp

02/09/2021

Schoolhouse Rocky here. Got 9 free minutes? If so, we’ve got some more thoughts on Schoolhouse Rock!! Click below, or go to wherever you find podcasts.

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Schoolhouse-Rock--Part-II-e16purq

01/09/2021

Here’s a new cover video! Very Gen X!!!

Our House - Madness cover

Another sweats and bedheads video, of another one of my favorite songs! This was always on MTV back in 1983, and I loved the sound of the song, and the feel...

30/08/2021

Brand new episode today, wherever you find podcasts!!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Schoolhouse-Rock--Part-I-e16kp41

26/08/2021

Out today!!!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Back-to-School-Part-II-e16f6lb

23/08/2021

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Back-to-School--and-Back-in-the-Saddle-a-new-year-of-school--and-a-new-season-of-the-podcast-e169qq0

22/08/2021

It’s that time again! Back to school AND back to another season of the Gen X Factor podcast! We’ll discuss some of our own memories associated with the annual return to the hallowed halls of learning, after a summer of freedom and leisure. Tune in tomorrow… that’s right, MONDAY, to start your week off right!

15/07/2021

We’re taking a little summer break, but will be back with season 4 of the podcast before too long!! In the meantime, how about checking out some of the back care log that you may have missed? We sure appreciate the streams!!

08/07/2021

New podcast episode today! We discuss "the talk" when we all learned about (or taught about) the birds and the bees! Tell us your memories?

Birds do it. Bees do it. Even educated fleas do it. Do you remember when your parents sat you down to fill you in on the facts of life? Or, do you remember doing the same for your own kids? Which was more uncomfortable? We discuss our memories, including the novel vocabulary that Jeff developed in o...

02/07/2021

This made me L out L!!! 😂😂😂

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01/07/2021

New episode today! We discuss the early days of rap, and what it meant to a couple of suburban white kids!

While we are not experts, we grew up during the rise of Rap music, so we couldn't miss the cultural importance of it! Jeff and I liked it, but our little brother Toby LOVED it!! He was no wannabe, though. You'd have never known it by the way he dressed, but he knew his 80's rap!!

24/06/2021

New podcast episode today! Check it out!

We all loved it when we got to class and saw that there was a cool substitute teacher! Better yet, if there was a film projector set up and ready to provide us with a leisurely period of viewing and napping! Throw in the promise of a quick game of "Seven Up" to chew up the last 10 minutes of the cla...

17/06/2021

New podcast episode out today!!

03/06/2021

New podcast episode today! Remember Battle of the Network Stars?

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Battle-of-the-Network-Stars-e120t46

27/05/2021

with Thanks for the interview!

27/05/2021

New episode today! We discovered that there is a huge Gen X presence on TikTok, so we have jumped on board! Today we interview Gen X Tik Tok-er Julie Anderson! She also has a Facebook group called “Tik Tok for Beginners” if you want to learn to create on the platform. Check it out!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Tik-Tok--You-Dont-Stop----Gen-X-on-Social-Media-feat--Julie-Anderson-e11inqt

20/05/2021

New epidode today! Part two of our series on Astroworld!! This one features our cousins Kathy (and her husband Dave), Laura, John and Jim, who all worked there!! Want to learn some behind the scenes stuff? This podcast is for you!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Astroworld---The-Happiest-Place-in-Houston---Part-II-feat--our-cousins-who-worked-there-e112vv9

20/05/2021

Gomer Pyle... Alice... AND A MUTTON PLATE?! All for $12.95?! Man, those were the days! And... if an age exists that would not consider this fun, I don’t want to reach it!!

19/05/2021

New Podcast episode tomorrow!!!

13/05/2021

It’s Thursday! Time for a new podcast episode! This week we welcome special guest Deanna Creech-Cornwall, who shares her memories Astroworld!! Hop in line for the Cyclone, folks! And don’t forget to pick up your mini-Mrs Baird's loaf on your way out!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Astroworld---The-amusement-park-of-our-youths-Part-I-feat--Deanna-Creech-Cornwall-e10p433

06/05/2021

It’s Thursday! You know what that means?! Well, yeah... that too, I guess... but I’m talking about a new podcast episode!! Check it out!

https://anchor.fm/rocky-seale/episodes/Home-Protection---Random-thoughts-from-young-and-not-so-young-minds-e109utq