genXmixtape: Recent Episodes
genXmixtape
The genXmixtape podcast chooses a theme each week and curates a mixtape of songs that fit. The hosts debate their choices and share trivia and background about the music and its artists.
Was this the final death knell for hair bands in the nineties? Alan and Dave discuss this nonsensical song.
Alan and Dave discuss the synthesized sounds of mating rodents in this awful 70s ballad.
Alan and Dave travel back to the late 80's to discuss this Tone Loc track that somehow became a hit.
NEW EPISODE! Alan and Dave have no problem with Petula Clark...but this cover version of Clark's signature song is enough to make one quit listening to music for good.
If you really enjoy a children's chorus with your pop songs, this one might be for you.
With Valentine's Day around the corner, Alan and Dave break down one of the least sexy songs to ever be recorded...Da Ya agree?
Summer maybe many months away, but this song is bad enough to feature in the dead of winter.
Happy Holidays from the genXmixtape podcast! There are many horrible Christmas songs, but this one may be the worst:
Alan and Dave head back to the late nineties for one of the worst things to come from the millennial generation: Limp Bizkit.
How many chords does it take to make a worst song? Listen as Alan and Dave make the case that it only takes one.
Alan and Dave head back to the dawn of the 90s for a song that can only be referred to as Badd.
Alan and Dave make the case that this smash hit is one of the worst songs to ever grind the wax. Listen to them talk about it, talk about it, talk about...Funkytown.
Welcome to season five, where Alan and Dave will devote each episode to discussing and dismantling the worst songs ever recorded.
In preparation for the fifth season of genXmixtape, enjoy this encore episode where Alan and Dave curate side B of a mixtape of the worst songs to ever hit the airwaves.
In preparation for the fifth season of genXmixtape, enjoy this encore episode where Alan and Dave curate side A of a mixtape of the worst songs to ever hit the airwaves.
Alan and Dave end Season 4 (and the current format of the podcast) with a side B of a collection of songs that bid adieu.
Alan and Dave end Season 4 (and the current format of the podcast) with a collection of songs that bid adieu.
Alan and Dave curate side B of a mixtape of artists who represent their current tastes.
Zabe, host of the "Who Will Save Generation X?" podcast, helps Alan and Dave curate side B of a mixtape about family.
Zabe, host of the "Who Will Save Generation X?" podcast, helps Alan and Dave curate a mixtape about family.
Join Alan and Dave for the fourth annual holiday mixtape. This year they curate a collection of the greatest novelty holiday tunes.
Join Alan and Dave for the fourth annual holiday mixtape. This year they curate a collection of the greatest novelty holiday tunes.
Sometimes bad is bad. Alan and Dave curate the second side of a mixtape featuring the worst songs to ever hit the airwaves.
Sometimes bad is bad. Alan and Dave curate a mixtape of the worst songs to ever hit the airwaves.
Alan and Dave curate side B of a mixtape featuring GenX songs covered by the next generation of artists.
Alan and Dave curate side A of a mixtape featuring GenX songs covered by the next generation of artists.
Alan and Dave pay tribute to the legacy of Jimmy Buffett as they curate twelve personal favorites for side B of a Parrothead mixtape.
Alan and Dave pay tribute to the legacy of Jimmy Buffett as they curate twelve personal favorites for side A of a Parrothead mixtape.
Alan and Dave discuss side B of their curated lists of cover songs performed by GenX artists.
Alan and Dave discuss side A of their curated lists of cover songs performed by GenX artists.
Alan and Dave celebrate the opening of the new season by curating side B of a mixtape featuring the greatest songs to open an album.
Season 4 is here! Alan and Dave celebrate the opening of the new season by curating a mixtape of the greatest songs to open an album.
Al and Dave are back with another off-season episode for Valentine's Day. This time, they let their wives pick the songs.
Al and Dave are back with another off-season episode for Valentine's Day. This time, they let their wives pick the songs.
For the final episode of season 3, Alan and Dave return with a third collection of holiday music and why the songs belong on side B of a mixtape.
Alan and Dave return with a third collection of holiday music and why the songs belong on side A of a mixtape.
Alan and Dave curate side B of a mixtape highlighting music of the new millennium that GenXers might enjoy.
Alan and Dave curate side A of a mixtape highlighting music of the new millennium that GenXers might enjoy.
On our annual Halloween episode, Alan and Dave discuss side B of a mixtape featuring creepy songs appearing in the movies.
On our annual Halloween episode, Alan and Dave discuss side A of a mixtape featuring creepy songs appearing in the movies.
Forget about the one-hit wonders...Alan and Dave discuss side B of a mix of the greatest two-hit wonders throughout the 80s.
Forget about the one-hit wonders...Alan and Dave discuss a mix of the greatest two-hit wonders throughout the 80s.
Alan and Dave are joined by Zabe, host of the trivia gameshow podcast "Who Will Save Generation X", as they curate side B of a mixtape about friendship.
Alan and Dave are joined by Zabe, host of the trivia gameshow podcast "Who Will Save Generation X", as they curate side A of a mixtape about friendship.
It's almost time for the kids to go back to school! Join Alan and Dave for this encore episode as they create a mixtape about education.
Let's go crazy! Alan and Dave discuss side B of a mixtape about going a little off your rocker.
Let's go crazy! Alan and Dave discuss side A of a mixtape about going a little off your rocker.
Trim the sails and set a course for the open waters! Alan and Dave create the perfect sailing mixtape on the encore episode.
Alan and Dave again leave the lyrics behind and discuss more great instrumental songs from GenX.
Alan and Dave leave the lyrics behind and discuss the greatest instrumental songs of GenX.
The 4th of July is coming up! Join us for an encore episode from season one where Alan and Dave make a mixtape for Independence Day with an eclectic selection of genres and themes.
This season's Artist Spotlight features an eclectic mix of other artists covering selections from the Beatles vast catalogue.
This season's Artist Spotlight features an eclectic mix of other artists covering selections from the Beatles vast catalogue.
Father’s Day is coming up! Join us for an encore episode from season one where Alan and Dave make a mixtape honoring fatherhood.
What is the ultimate film about GenX? Alan joins hosts from Project GenX, GenXGrownUp, and Society Owes Me a GenX Podcast to decide on the winner.
Alan and Dave team up with Project GenX, GenXGrownUp, and Society Owes Me a GenX Podcast for a tournament to determine the greatest movie about generation X of all time.
Just in time for summer, Alan and Dave curate a mixtape of songs so hot, they sizzle in the shade.
Just in time for summer, Alan and Dave curate a mixtape of songs so hot, they sizzle in the shade.
Alan and Dave kick off Season 3 with a throwback to some of the overlooked hits from forty years ago.
Alan and Dave kick off Season 3 with a throwback to some of the overlooked hits from forty years ago.
Alan and Dave discuss side B of a perfect standards mixtape for your romantic Valentines Day dinner.
Alan and Dave discuss the first side of a perfect standards mixtape for your romantic Valentines Day dinner.
Join Alan and Dave as they finish discussing another batch of holiday songs on side B of this special episode.
Join Alan and Dave as they discuss another batch of holiday songs on this special edition episode.
Capping season two, Al and Dave discuss side B of the most haunting, creepy and unsettling songs for the Halloween season.
Al and Dave discuss side A of the most haunting, creepy and unsettling songs for the Halloween season.
Alan and Dave finish exploring songs from the new millennium that many GenXers may not have heard, but are sure to enjoy.
This week, Alan and Dave explore songs from the new millennium that many GenXers may not have heard, but are sure to enjoy.
Alan and Dave complete side B of a mixtape featuring sad songs for severed relationships.
Alan and Dave create side A of a mixtape featuring sad songs for severed relationships.
Close the windows, pull the shades, and dance with yourself! Alan and Dave create side B of a mixtape featuring all the songs you're embarrassed to love.
Head to the basement, lock the door, and crank up the guilty pleasures! In this episode, Alan and Dave create a mixtape of all the songs you're embarrassed to love.
Our season two artist spotlight features "Weird Al" Yankovic, where we discuss his four decades worth of brilliant song parodies.
Our season two artist spotlight features "Weird Al" Yankovic, where we discuss his four decades worth of brilliant song parodies.
It takes two to make a thing go right. Alan and Dave create side B of a mixtape featuring the greatest duets of popular music.
Double your pleasure, double your fun. Alan and Dave create side A of a mixtape featuring the greatest duets of popular music.
Alan and Dave complete their 80s movie songs mixtape as they discuss their choices for side B.
Grab your popcorn and head back to the golden decade of blockbuster movies! Alan and Dave create side A of their mixtape featuring movie songs of the 80s.
Al and Dave complete the second side of the perfect mix for enjoying those lazy, hot days.
It's summer, and Al and Dave assemble side A of the perfect mix for enjoying those lazy, hot days.
Ready for another mixtape? This week, Alan and Dave create side A of a mixtape containing inquisitive song titles.
Alan and Dave complete the second side of a mixtape containing songs with female first names in the title.
This week, Alan and Dave create the first side of a mixtape containing songs with female first names in the title.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation, Al and Dave create a soundtrack to 1991.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation, Al and Dave create a soundtrack to 1991.
This week, Alan and Dave pick songs with "dance" in the title and arrange side A of their mixtape.
Al and Dave begin season two by building a mixtape of songs with "rock 'n roll" in the title.
Alan and Dave flip the cassette to side B of their 80s Couple Skate Mixtape to conclude their Valentine's Day Special.
Join Alan and Dave for a special Valentine's Day episode featuring the greatest couple skate classics of the 80s.
Join Alan and Dave as they curate the second side of their holiday mixtape on this special episode of the genXmixtape.
Join Alan and Dave as they curate the first side of their holiday mixtape on this special episode of the genXmixtape.
On the final episode of season one, Alan and Dave curate a fun mixtape for the Halloween season.
Flip the cassette to side B for the second half of Remote Control Part 3, where Alan and Dave finish making their picks for the greatest animated TV themes of all time.
Catch the first half of Remote Control (Part 3), a mixtape of the greatest animated TV themes in television history.
Al and Dave curate a mixtape for "the good fight" as a soundtrack to overcoming whatever stands in your way.
Alan and Dave curate a mixtape of magic (because sawing a volunteer in half could be dangerous).
On Part 2 of "Remote Control", Alan and Dave create a mixtape of the thirty greatest instrumental TV themes.
Spend some of the holiday weekend with Alan and Dave as they create a mixtape about work.
This week, Alan and Dave create a mixtape of the thirty greatest TV themes with lyrics.
Alan and Dave take sides in the ultimate contrast: black and white. Which songs will they choose to fill out this week's mixtape?
The student summer is over, and Alan and Dave pick the greatest songs about education for this week's mixtape.
On their first artist spotlight, Alan and Dave create a mixtape of Billy Joel's greatest album tracks.
This week, Alan and Dave choose songs about what people never seem to have enough of: money.
Trim the sails and set a course for the open waters! Alan and Dave create the perfect sailing mixtape.
In the spirit of staying home (thanks COVID...), Alan and Dave create a mixtape about "Home".
Alan and Dave create a mixtape for Independence Day with an eclectic selection of genres and themes.
On this episode, Alan and Dave curate the perfect mixtape for the beach and discuss the songs they've chosen.
This week, Alan and Dave create a mixtape for Father's Day and discuss how their own fathers influenced their love for music.
In honor of the beginning of summer, Alan and Dave craft the ultimate road trip mixtape.
In this introductory episode, Alan and Dave provide a little background about themselves; reveal the format of the podcast; and discuss the concept of the mixtape, its history, and what it meant to a generation.