Gen X Playback: Recent Episodes
The Brothers High
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- Generation X
We return to the Producers Spotlight and talk about Nile Rodgers, one of the truly great writers, performers, and producers of the Gen X era. Join us as we celebrate Nile's music with our favorite songs that he was a part of. Enjoy Scott's list of twenty songs! Thanks for listening!
We continue on with our favorite songs with "day" in the title. Sean did a fabulous job in Part One, but there are still some timeless classics to play in Part Two. How does this list sound? Paul McCartney, The Cure, Sugar Ray, and Duran Duran are some of the most enduring names from Gen X. We think you'll agree that this music continues to stand the test of time!
We are having fun at The Gen X Playback show! It's songs that have the word "day" in the title. Sean kicks things off with a fabulous 20 songs that will bring back some great memories. What are some of the songs you remember? Thanks for listening!
We pick up the story in Part Two where John is about to meet the Terminator(s) for the first time in the mall. We also see Sarah in a mental hospital, trying to figure out how to escape. The movie really begins to pick up speed as the action intensifies, including some groundbreaking special effects. We hope you enjoy Part Two!
In our movie spotlight series, The Brothers High discuss one of the biggest blockbusters of the early 1990s. Not only did it include one of the biggest movie stars in the world (Arnold Schwarzenegger), it put director James Cameron on Hollywood's A-List. Known for it's innovative computer technology, Terminator 2 still holds up today. Thanks for listening!
We finish off our list of Gen X music and TV icons in Part Two. Think you can name Sean's favorite musical artists? Do you agree with Scott's names of big television personalities? Check it out and enjoy!
The Brothers High tackle what we feel are the biggest names in Gen X. Sean gives his list of musical icons, while Scott focuses on TV characters. We changed our presentation a little in Episode 53. Instead of going one list at a time we chose to alternate. See if you agree with our first five! Enjoy!
We finish out 1992 with the 20 biggest hits of the year. While grunge would eventually take over the musical landscape, pop and hip-hop still rule in this countdown. Remember how popular MTV's Unplugged was? Two of the biggest hits of the year were featured very prominently on that show. This countdown is full of music that was fresh and new for 1992. Enjoy!
The landscape of popular music changed dramatically in 1992, and it is on full display with the year end Top 40 countdown. A LOT of fresh faces dominate the chart, but there are still some veterans making hits like Prince, Madonna, and George Michael. Some of the biggest stars of the decade are just getting started, as well. Enjoy 40-21 in Part One...thanks for listening!
We finish off our list of favorite episodes from The Simpsons. The greatest commercial jingle of all time? Homer goes to clown college? Ralph Wiggum, theater thespian? These are just a few of our favorites and we discuss many more. Thanks for listening!
For two years we've said we were doing an episode on The Simpsons, and now it's finally here! In Part One, Sean begins to run down his list of favorite episodes. Homer jumping Springfield Gorge? Bart goes on trial as a Mob Boss? Lisa the beauty pageant contestant? They are all here in tonight's episode. Thanks for listening!
We finish up Episode 50 by taking you back to the Maryland shore in the summer of 1989! Can you guess which artists make both soundtracks in 1987 & 1989? Check out the difference in Hip Hop from 1987 to 1989. Listen as Scott reminisces about a new radio station in Philly called Eagle 106 and how influential it was to some of the songs on his list. Chill out, dude, and enjoy!
Sean wraps up the summer of '87, then Scott jumps ahead two years to the summer of '89 and begins his list of graduation favorites. Does the music have a different sound to you? The Brothers High agree, particularly with Hip-Hop. Sit back and enjoy some great beach time memories!
We celebrate the beginning of summer with a trip down the shore! In Episode 50, The Brothers High remember their favorite songs from their respective Senior Weeks. In Part One, Sean covers a wide range of musical tastes, from Jody Watley, to Bon Jovi, to The Beastie Boys. It's party time, Senior Week style! Thanks for listening!
Join us for Part Two as Scott lists the greatest sports moments in his life. In this episode, The Brothers High discuss basketball, golf, track & field, and even 8 year old pee wee baseball! Why was Prism the greatest cable channel ever created? Tune in and find out!
Did you ever think about a specific moment in time that made you a fan of something? The Brothers High did, and dedicate Episode 49 to the biggest moments in their young lives that made them love sports. Sean goes first in Part One and gives his top ten. From Olympics to baseball, boxing to tennis, he covers all of his favorites. Enjoy!
We finish off our conversation about the brilliant career of Mike Post. Which popular syndicated show did Mike write the theme to? What are the 2 most famous notes in TV history? Did Mike really produce a Van Halen album? Tune in and find out!
Mike Post isn't normally a name you think of when it comes to Gen X television, but you'll agree that he is the king when it comes to TV theme songs. Celebrate Gen X TV as The Brothers High discuss some of their favorite shows under the Mike Post umbrella. Who else can claim 4 theme songs that went on to be Top 40 hits? Thanks for listening!
Part Two is here and one of the best Top 20s of Gen X is ready for you! Check out how many movie soundtrack songs are on this countdown. Are there any songs on this list that don't conjure up images of music videos? Which song was viewed by many to be the greatest slow song of all time? This is a terrific Top 20...enjoy!
We are back on the air. We apologize for the technical issues for this episode as we are transitioning in some new recording devices. Great countdown to talk about, enjoy!
We finish out the movie Footloose with some great songs off the soundtrack. John Cougar, Deniece Williams, and of course, the great Kenny Loggins, just to name a few. What was your favorite song on the soundtrack? Did you know the final dance scene wasn't in the original cut and was added at a later date? Where were you when you heard the music for the first time? Enjoy a huge piece of Gen X culture with Footloose!
We celebrate the iconic 80s movie Footloose in Episode 46. Not only was the movie great fun, but we remember one of the best movie soundtracks of the decade. In Part One, the Brothers High recap the movie as the songs play in the background. Join in the fun and thanks for listening!
We continue in Part Two with some of our favorites songs that have "love" in the title. Even though the Brothers High have completely separate lists, the diversity of both lists really captures the amazing selection of music available to us in the 80s. It truly was a great time to be a music fan! We hope you agree!
How many songs can you think of that have the word "love" in the title? Well, the 80s certainly had a lot! In Part One, Sean gives us 20 songs that were some of his favorites from the 1980s. Check out his list, and thanks for listening!
We finish out our conversation of the great producer, Mutt Lange. Sean plays a musical chronology of Lange's work with some of the biggest names and biggest albums of all time. Can you hear the similarities in the music? We certainly do! Thanks for listening!
We continue on with our conversation about "Mutt" Lange, one of the greatest music producers of all time. Do you agree with our take on the "Mutt" Lange formula for success? What do you think sets his albums apart from the previous works of these artists? Thanks for listening!
We kick off our Producers Spotlight with arguably the greatest popular music producer of all time. Mutt Lange's career has spanned six decades and includes many genres. He has produced some of the best selling and critically acclaimed albums made during Gen X. Join us as we take a musical journey down memory lane and try to tell the story of Mutt Lange through the songs he helped craft. Thanks for tuning in!
The Brothers High wrap up the Heisman Trophy winners of the Gen X era. Some great ones to talk about and some great stories to tell. Which college was known as "Quarterback U?" Where did Emmitt Smith finish in the Heisman voting? Which year produced 3 Hall of Fame players out of the 4 finalists? Tune in and play "Do you remember the Heisman Trophy winners?" Thanks for listening!
Sean finishes his list in Part Two with particular interest in some big names in music and television. Scott kicks off his list of Heisman Trophy winners. You'll recognize them all but haven't heard some of these names in a long time!
Like a shooting star, some celebrities of the Gen X era were gone as quickly as they arrived. Sean starts off the discussion with some great movie and TV actors that were incredibly popular but peaked in Gen X. St. Elmo's Fire, E.T., and Happy Days are just a few. Thanks for listening!
Sean runs through his list of favorites in Part Two of our homage to the great nation of Canada. Do you have a list of favorites? Stay tuned and see if you agree!
In Episode 42 The Brothers High take off to the Great White North! We cover a big list of our favorite songs from our Canadian friends. Scott goes first in Part One. Who makes your Mount Rushmore of favorite songs? Thanks for listening!
So many sitcoms! We tackle the 90s this time, where most sitcoms other than Friends and That '70s Show are dominated by stand up comedians. Name the sitcom that The Brothers High almost completely forgot about until the very end. Did we get all of your favorites? Thanks for listening!
Iconic, beloved, slapstick...the 80s sitcoms had it all. Only the 80s would begin the decade featuring a sitcom starring one of our greatest movie actors (Tom Hanks) and ending the decade with one of our greatest stand up comedians (Jerry Seinfeld). Which sitcoms starred Paul Reiser (NOT Mad About You), Jamie Lee Curtis, and a young Leonardo DiCaprio? Tune in and find out!
Some of the greatest television in history was created in Gen X! We start with the 70s...how many sitcoms do you remember watching? There were so many great shows in the 70s that we almost forgot some of the best ones (almost)! Enjoy!
We told you this was a good countdown! Now enjoy as we finish out 20-1. Some songs are synonymous with the Gen X era, while others you might not have heard since the roller skating rink. We promise you won't be disappointed!
1979 was one of those years where music changed completely from start to finish. Do you remember July 12, 1979? Check out it's importance and how the music world forever changed. Plus, sit back and revisit some great songs of the year 1979!
Baseball steps up to the plate in Part Three of our favorite sports movies. Kevin Costner, Tom Selleck, and Robert Redford are just a few names on this star studded list! The Brothers High break down how Gen X took sports movies to a new level of excellence! Thanks for listening!
We finish out the Gen X era in Part Two! Wham, Tom Petty, Gloria Estefan, and *NSYNC are just a handful of names! Check out the full playlist on Spotify (Gen X Christmas). Happy Holidays!
Check out the complete "Gen X Christmas" playlist on Spotify. Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season!
We continue on in Part Two of our favorite sports movies. The Brothers High talk hockey, football, and.....diving? Guess who stars in that movie! So many movies to cover! Thanks for listening!
When it comes to movies about sports, Gen X elevated them to a whole new level! Join The Brothers High in Part One as Sean runs down his list of favorites, including boxing, martial arts, and golf. What are some of your favorites? You don't have to love sports to love the movies we cover! Thanks for listening!
The list keeps getting better! In Part Two we count down 20-1. What was your favorite style of music in 1990? While this countdown features some reliable holdovers from the 1980s there are a lot of fresh faces to come. Who was the hottest group in the world in the summer of 1990? See if your favorites are on this countdown. Thanks for listening!
A fan favorite is back, it's time to Name That Tune! Today, we celebrate the time that was the summer of 1990. Count them down with us in Part One as we go from 43-21 (we'll explain). Which band and which artist appear twice? Tune in and find out! Thanks for listening!
Sean rounds out his great list of songs in Part Three of our look back at some of the best Country Pop hits of Gen X! Who is the one artist that The Brothers High and their Dad can agree on? How 'bout the artist that didn't chart but was so important to the Country renaissance in the '90? Tune in and find out!
Many more classics in Part Two! Find out which country group had two members from the Philly area in it, and the artist who made the word "mullet" a household word! You can listen to Scott's playlist on Spotify under "Country Crossovers." Thanks for listening!
Country music played a huge role in the Gen X era, so The Brothers High decided to dedicate an episode to our favorite artists and some of our favorite songs. Scott begins his list in Part One where we focus mainly on the 70s and early 1980. Hear some of the biggest stars of the decade, from Linda Ronstadt to Glen Campbell, and much more! Thanks for listening!
It's Scott's turn in Part Two as The Brothers High continue with their favorite artists from Australia. Hear a rockin' version of a famous disco song, and try to try to figure out what a chicken cherry cola is. It doesn't matter, we love them all! Thanks for listening!
We love our music from the Gen X era, and some of the best came from Down Under! Sean bats leadoff in Part One and runs down his favorites. AC/DC and Kylie Minogue on the same list? Only here on the Gen X Playback show! Thanks for listening!
Sean's turn for Part Two of our favorite sibling bands. You will be surprised! We guarantee you haven't heard some of these songs in 30 years or your money back! Thanks for listening!
There's a handful of really special bands that enjoyed great success with their siblings. Well, maybe not all of the groups "enjoyed" each other's company. But at least they gave us some great music! In Part One, Scott gives his list of favorites which includes R&B, Heavy Metal, Pop, and some straight up Rock 'N Roll. Enjoy!
We flip the page into the 80s in Part Two of our journey to find the toughest guys of television in the Gen X era! Crockett, Tubbs, TJ Hooker, and B.A. Barrachus are all here. Is MacGyver a tough guy? Tune in and find out! Thanks for listening!
Who loves ya, baby? The Brothers High love the tough guys of television! The '70s had so many of them they fill up all of Part One's episode. From Kojak, to Fonzi, to JR Ewing. The 1970s had some of the most famous tough guys in TV history! Thanks for listening!
Pee Wee desperately begins his quest in search of his beloved bicycle as we begin Part Two. Join us as we revisit some of the wonderful and colorful characters Pee Wee encounters on his way to San Antonio and back to California. We hope you agree that this movie stands up even as the years have gone by! Thanks for listening!
Laugh with The Brothers High as they reminisce about the movie "Pee Wee's Big Adventure!" In Part One, we cover some of the backstory on the Pee Wee character and how he was created. We also learn that the script writers were so inexperienced at writing for a movie that they bought a "how to" book on writing a movie! Meet some of the characters that will help create the adventure of a lifetime! Thanks for listening!
Join us as we celebrate the 2023 I Love The 80s Tour with Rick Springfield, The Hooters, Paul Young, and Tommy Tutone! In this episode we talk about their careers and play some of their biggest hits. The Brothers High discuss what you already know: Gen X still knows how to party! Thanks for listening!
The US Men's Hockey Team is ready to bring home the gold medal in Part Two! The Brothers High talk about the game and even the music that was popular that week. What stands out to us is that this moment was followed and celebrated by everyone we knew. Perhaps no other event equals that! We hope you enjoy Part Two!
Join The Brothers as they give their recollections on what many say was the greatest sports event in the 20th century, In Part One we focus on the the social and political climate leading up to Lake Placid. You'll also learn about Herb Brooks, the head coach of the USA team, and the greatness of the Soviet hockey team. Do you remember the 1980 Winter Olympics? Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Thanks for tuning in!
Time to flip the tape over to Side B, where Scott continues to share his favorite mixtape of all time! You'll be surprised with some of the selection and maybe haven't heard some of them in 40 years! This week marks the 1st anniversary of the Gen X Playback show and The Brothers High are so grateful for your support! Enjoy!
Do you have a favorite mixtape from back in the day? You might even remember all the songs and the order in which they were recorded. Celebrate with The Brothers High as we look back at Scott's very first mixtape from the summer of 1982. We begin with giving a brief overview on cassettes and recording technology, and then get into Side A and the exact order in which the songs were recorded 41 years ago! It was the mixtape that made Scott famous (at the time) to his family and friends! Thanks for tuning in!
We're bringing the movie down the home stretch as we learn that Robbie and Julia are having feelings for each other. Celebrate the soundtrack with us as we talk about the songs that set up the scenes. And yes, the movie does have a happy ending! Thanks for listening!
Join us as we celebrate one of the most endearing movies of Gen X! The Wedding Singer was one of the first movies to have 80s music and pop culture as a backdrop to the story itself. In Part One we get to know the main characters and learn how Robbie Hart's life has been shattered by being left at the altar. We also learn Julia's story and how her fiancé Glenn treats her. It's one of our favorites and we hope you'll agree. Thanks for listening!
Let's get ready to hit the Top 20! This countdown gets better and better as we count 'em down! Some of the best songs of the decade and some of the biggest names are yet to come. Thanks for making Gen X Playback one of the most popular podcasts about the Gen X era!
It's time to name that tune! Play along as we count down 40 (sort of) to 21. How well do you know your late 80s music? We guarantee that you probably haven't heard some of these songs in over 30 years! Sit back and enjoy as The Brothers High relive Scott's senior year in high school. Thanks for listening!
We've saved the best for last in our final segment on great musical comeback stories. Can you name the great comeback artist who doesn't even sing on the song? Or, try and guess which band Sean mentions that gets their first Top Ten hit after nearly 30 years as a touring band. Stay tuned!
It's Sean's turn in Part Three. You'll really enjoy his musical comebacks as he focuses on hard and prog rock, and the complete transformations of the style of music they would evolve into. Sean's list digs into the differences and brings back some great memories. Thanks for listening to the Gen X Playback show!
There are still some heavy hitters in Scott's second half of great musical comebacks. Some of the biggest names of the 60's and 70's create some of the biggest selling albums in the 80's and 90's. Learn how an unlikely musical pairing becomes a huge comeback for two artists. And see if you can guess Scott's choice who had not one, but two comebacks! Check out the complete playlist ("The Comeback Kids") on www.spotify.com. Thanks for tuning in!
Who doesn't love a great comeback story? The Brothers High think you'll agree and they've compiled quite an extensive list of some of the most memorable in the Gen X era. Part One has Scott sharing six of his favorite comebacks, including Natalie Cole and Aretha Franklin. Are The Beatles a comeback story? Tune in and find out on The Gen X Playback show!
It's time to finish the 80s and begin the 90s in our episode on the best players of the Gen X era! Did you make your all-time lineup yet? See how it compares to The Brothers High. Sean and Scott both give their 1st and 2nd teams as well as some great honorable mentions. Thanks for listening!
We're talkin' baseball on the Gen X Playback show! Reminisce with The Brothers High about the best players of the era and our favorite players. Part One focuses on some of the best players of the 1970s and 80s. Learn how players could be labeled as "colorful" simply by growing facial hair! Crazy times! Free agency began in the 70s, so baseball as we know it transitioned through the lens of Gen X. Thanks for tuning in!
We saved the best for Part Two of our favorite variety shows. Sean finishes out his Top 4 in addition to some great honorable mentions, and Scott chimes in with some of his favorites also. Some of our favorites were only on for a season or two, while a few lasted over a decade. It's the Gen X Playback Show...with our very special guests, The Brothers High! Yayyyy!
While variety shows have never really gone away, The Brothers High believe they hit an all-time high during Gen X. Silly jokes, music, and slapstick comedy were certainly the recipe for television success. The variety show provided entertainment for all members of the family. Sean runs down numbers 10 to 5 of his favorites in Part One. See if you agree! Thanks for tuning in!
We are really excited to begin Part Two of the March 19 Number Ones of Gen X! Two more artists hit number one a second time...see if you can guess who they are. What really stood out to us was how different the music sounded from the early 70s to the late 90s, yet we still enjoyed it all. We hope you agree! Thanks for listening in to Gen X Playback!
Have you ever thought about the songs that topped the charts on your birthday? The Brothers High sure have! In Episode 23 we celebrate Sean's birthday with a look back at the number one songs through the Gen X years. We begin Part One with 1970 and go on up to 1984. Only 2 artists make the list twice in Part One...care to guess before listening? It's a great list, so relax and enjoy!
It's time to start talking about your favorite fashions from 1985-1999 in Part Two! The Brothers High tried their best to cover it all, but there was so much! What trends were you rocking in the early 90s? Find out what Sean and Scott were wearing back in the day on the Gen X Playback show! Thanks for tuning in!
Gen X provided so much fashion that we couldn't cover it all in just 90 minutes! Part One takes us up to the mid-80s. We cover hippies, feathered hair, cutoff jeans, alligators, and so much more! Learn as Sean explains how MTV did as much for fashion as it did for music. What were your go-to fashion trends? Did we cover it? Thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
It's Scott's turn in Part Two as he shows some love to his favorite performers of the 1970s. Find out which "Sir" ranked highest on his list. The 70s produced some fantastic music, and The Brothers High believe it is definitely worth checking out again. Thanks for listening!
When you think of stage presence, who comes to mind? The 70s produced some of the most iconic musical singers and musicians in Rock history. Part One explores Sean's list of favorites, from Neil Diamond to Glen Campbell to Tony Orlando. Sorry, Johnny Bravo fans! He didn't make the list. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
The Brothers High finish out their discussion on the movie Top Gun. It's Scott's turn to be the wingman as Sean takes the lead in this movie review. Reminisce with us as Maverick goes from the heights of success at Mirimar to the depths of dealing with the death of his best friend. Get ready for Maverick to save the day on the Gen X Playback show! Thanks for tuning in!
In this episode The Brothers High review and discuss the iconic 1986 movie starring Tom Cruise. Get to know the cast again and some of the people behind the scenes who helped make the movie. Top Gun was not only an extremely successful movie, but was instrumental in the quickly growing Home Video market. We hope you enjoy Part One, thanks for listening!
Sean finishes up our list of favorite Quarterbacks from the Gen X Era. There were so many colorful characters during a time when the position was forever changed. So, put on some cool shades, hop on your Honda scooter, and head on down to Disney World. It's time for Part Two!
Few positions have changed as much over the years as the quarterback. Today, teams consistently look for that "franchise" player that will transform their team from perennial losers to championship contenders. That formula began in the Gen X era, and football was forever changed. In Part One, The Brothers High compare decades and discuss Sean's list of favorites from #10 to #2. Yes! The Renaissance consisted of music, art, and literature. But Gen X Playback has music, movies, TV, and sports! Surely, you can agree why ours is better! Thanks for listening!
You'll really enjoy Sean's take on some of the most popular ad campaigns of Gen X! From soda to insurance he really dives deep into great memories. So, crack open a cold one! The nights are made for Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
What makes a commercial memorable? The Brothers High think music is one of the best ways for advertisers to reach consumers, so we compiled a list and shared some of our favorites! Part One focuses on Scott's list. He decided to go in the direction of Gen X era songs in contemporary commercials. Why? Because Gen X music is the best, of course! Thanks for tuning in!
Ready for the Top 20? You'll enjoy a fun combination of timeless classics and forgotten surprises in Part Two of our Countdown. Where were you in January, 1987? We think our countdown will take you back to a great era of the decade. Enjoy!
Back by popular demand! The Brothers High review one of the best and most diverse Top 40s of the 1980s. Follow along as we count down 40-21 in Part One and see if you do as well as Sean. Nothing beats a good, old fashioned countdown! We think you'll agree. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some good conversation and great music on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
It's Professor Sean's turn in Part Two of our conversation on our favorite Heavy Metal Bands of all time. The Brothers High not only discuss Sean's Top 12 but some excellent Honorable Mentions also. It is truly East Coast vs. West Coast heavy metal style right here on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
What's a Hair Band? Just like the word "mullet", Sean and Scott refuse to acknowledge the term. Instead, The Brothers High choose to remember the hardest rockers of the 80s simply for what they are: awesome! Scott goes first in Part One and gives his Top Ten list...see if you agree! Tune in for driving guitars, pounding drums, and slightly falsetto screaming right here on the Gen X Playback show. Thanks for listening!
That laugh! That smile! Those incredible characters! Eddie Murphy may go down in Hollywood history as one of the most talented performers of all time. In Episode 15 The Brothers High explore Eddie's incredible diversity and vast array of characters, including those that possibly affected his popularity. Through Eddie's career in TV, movies, and stand-up comedy, join Sean and Scott as they reminisce about one of their favorite performers. Thanks for tuning in!
What were some of your favorite toys as a Gen X youngster? In Episode 14 The Brothers High discuss not only their favorite toys but also some of the toys they wish they received but never did. Follow along as we cover many cool items from Milky the Milking Cow to video games! We're talking toys on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
It's Scott's turn to give his Top 10 list of Favorite Movie Soundtracks in Part Two of our episode. The Brothers High agree...Gen Xers have the benefit of the greatest collection of movie soundtracks of all time! Sit back and enjoy some awesome memories on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
What were some of your favorite toys as a Gen X youngster? In Episode 14 The Brothers High discuss not only their favorite toys but also some of the toys they wish they received but never did. Follow along as we cover many cool items from Milky the Milking Cow to video games! We're talking toys on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
Remember when MTV would promote a movie with music videos featuring clips? The Brothers High sure do! We believe that the Gen X era produced the best soundtracks of all time! Sean does the honors in Part One with his list of favorites. You will be shocked to hear what his Number One is (Scott sure was)! Check out his great list on this episode of Gen X Playback. Thanks for tuning in!
In Episode 12 The Brothers High celebrate Rock 'N Roll with their lists of favorite female rock singers. Learn how Patty Smyth was offered the job as Van Halen's lead singer after David Lee Roth left the band, and Stevie Nicks was nearly passed over to join Fleetwood Mac. Bring your list to Episode 12 and see if you agree with our choices of the Ladies That Rock! Thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
Are you ready to finish our 50 song quiz on TV Theme songs? How did you do with the first 30? Part Two focuses on the mid-80s and 90s. Listen as Scott gushes about his guilty pleasure on TV and admits which show was on in the delivery room when his oldest child was born. How many themes will Sean guess correctly? Tune in and find out! Thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
Play along as Sean plays "Name That Tune" with some of our favorite TV Theme songs of all time. Part One includes 30 TV Themes. Think you can get them all right? You may be surprised at some of these Top 10 shows! Or you may be slightly pathetic TV junkies like The Brothers High. Thanks for tuning in!
In Part Two, The Brothers High conclude their discussion on favorite movies of the 90s. The decade provided so many that we needed to break it into two episodes! This episode focuses on comedies, romantic comedies, and the greatest sports movie of all time. Thanks for checking us out!
So many movies, so little time! That's why The Brothers High had to make this a two-part episode. The 90s was filled with every style imaginable. Need an action movie to see with the bros? Check. Want to check out a romantic comedy with the love of your life? Check. Would you like to take your young family to the movies? Check. We were fortunate to see all of these movies when they first came out, and they are still great to this day! Thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
In Episode 9, The Brothers High examine the marvelous career of Julius Erving. Dr. J was one of our favorite athletes of all time, and we hope you agree in our choice for the first athlete that we have chosen to spotlight. Listen as we review Doc's career, but more importantly, his importance to the NBA and the sport of basketball. Thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
Curl up with a big bowl of sugary cereal and join The Brothers High as we reminisce about our favorite cartoons as kids. What were your favorites? Sean and Scott each rank their 5 favorites as well as discuss the dominance of Hanna-Barbera and Looney Tunes. Whether you agree with our choices or not, you can't deny that there was a plethora of cartoons to choose from. Thanks for tuning in to Gen X Playback!
Whether it was on vinyl, cassette, or CD, every Gen Xer had their favorite albums of the 1980s. What were your favorite albums of the decade? The Brothers High discuss the music they had to have from music's greatest decade. Rock, Pop, Rap, and even New Jack Swing make the list! Bring your favorites to the discussion and thanks for listening to Gen X Playback!
In Episode 7, Part One, The Brothers High review the highest selling albums of the 1980s. While many are of no surprise to us Gen X'ers, there are at least a few that some of you may have forgotten about. Scott not only breaks down the highest selling albums of all time but also year-by-year. Play along as Sean is quizzed on each year of the decade. It's time to talk 80s albums right here on Gen X Playback!
The Brothers High discuss the classic movie Sixteen Candles. Follow Samantha Baker as she is experiencing the worst birthday ever. Meet all of the quirky and wonderful characters in her house and at her high school. Learn about Scott uncanny resemblance to Sam's brother Mike! And of course, remember how Sam and Jake Ryan finally get together at the end. It's 80s Americana at it's best right here on Gen X Playback! Thanks for tuning in!
In Episode 6 The Brothers High look back at the 80s classic Sixteen Candles. We couldn't think of a better movie to choose for our first movie review! Part One focuses on John Hughes; the creative, driving force behind the entire project. Learn how Hughes got the idea to write Sixteen Candles and why all of his movies were shot in and around Chicago. We absolutely loved this movie and hope you agree that it's one of the defining voices of our generation. Thanks for tuning in to Gen X Playback!
What do think when you hear the word "Disco?" Whether you loved it or hated it, Gen Xers would have to agree that Disco ruled the world in the mid to late '70s. C'mon, you probably danced or roller skated to Rod Stewart's "Do ya think I'm Sexy?" In Episode 5, the Brothers High take a deep dive into the origin of dance music which came to be known as Disco, including it's demise. Like a shooting star, follow Disco's quick ascension and meteoric decline right here on Gen X Playback! Disco...short lived but lasted longer than the TV show "Makin' It!"
The Brothers High continue with their conversation on the great acting career of Tom Hanks. Sean and Scott focus on the acting roles selected by Tom in the 1990s. Reminisce back to when Tom Hanks went from well known comedic leading man in the 80s to actor extraordinaire in the 90s. Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan, Toy Story, and Joe versus the Volcano...we cover them all! Thank you for listening to Gen X Playback and we hope you enjoy!
Join the Brothers High as they reminisce the spectacular acting career of movie star Tom Hanks. Part One focuses on the roles Tom played in the 1980s. From Bosom Buddies to Turner and Hooch, Sean and Scott cover all of his major work. Learn how the TV show Happy Days gives Tom the movie opportunity of a lifetime, and how much he learned as an actor after making the movie Dragnet. We hope you agree the Tom Hanks is truly one of America's greatest actors. It's a trip on the Tom Hanks bandwagon right here on Gen X Playback!
In Episode Three the Brothers High take a look back at the 1984 Summer Olympics. The USA and the city of Los Angeles took center stage in what many experts still consider as the most successful Olympics of the modern era. Our nation was brimming with patriotism and the memories are still vivid to this day. Remember some of the biggest names of the Olympics: Mary Lou Retten, Carl Lewis, Michael Jordan, and Peter Ueberroth to name a few. Did you redeem a winning ticket for free food at McDonald's? It's right here on Gen X Playback!
Please note While discussing the 1976 Summer Olympic Games the Brothers High used the name Bruce Jenner when referencing the Gold Medal winning Decathlete. Jenner has since changed her name to Caitlyn. The Brothers High used the name Bruce only as a means for historical context.
In Episode 2 the Brothers High talk about 1970's television, more specifically the Top 20 rated TV shows in 1978-79. Join us for a chat about one of the truly golden eras in network TV. Sean tells behind the scenes stories from such favorites as Happy Days, Three's Company, and The Love Boat. Learn how ABC dominated prime time, but NBC was the royalty of late night. It's all right here on Gen X Playback!
- Dukes of Hazzard 19. Soap 18. One Day At A Time 17. The Love Boat 16. Barney Miller 15. ABC Sunday Night Movie 14. Little House On The Prairie 13. Alice 12. Charlie's Angels 11. Eight Is Enough 10. Taxi 9. All In The Family 8. The Ropers 7. MAS*H 6. 60 Minutes 5. Angie 4. Happy Days 3. Mork & Mindy 2. Three's Company 1. Laverne & Shirley
The Brothers High discuss the Billboard Top 20 Countdown from June 11, 1983. The MTV influence on the charts was really beginning to take shape and the music video became an essential part of a musician's success. Plus, Scott and Sean go back and reveal their favorite bands in 1983 as 12 and 15 year-olds.