Gen X Unfiltered

Gen X Unfiltered

Join Kelly, Steve and Eric, three Gen X'ers as they look back on all things pop culture from the 80's, 90' and 00's. New episodes are available every Tuesday! So grab a drink, grab a snack and let's go back!

Episodes

June 3, 2025 45 mins

Because I said so, wait until your father gets come are just a few examples of all the things Gen X heard growing up. Can you relate to our list of phrases we grew up with. Grab a drink, grab a snack, and let's go back!

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Today we're talking about the new HBO documentary Pee Wee As Himself. Paul Reubens AKA Pee Wee Herman was a huge star in the 80's and early 90's....starring in 2 huge movies, and one of the most popular children's shows of all time. Until it all came to a screeching halt after a very public arrest and downfall.....told in his own words, Pee Wee As Himself offers a look at the man behind the bike, told his own words ...

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May 20, 2025 50 mins

Who were your celeb crushes growing up? We're each revealing our Top 5 to see who made our hearts skip a beat growing up.

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Today we're talking about the documentary Super/Man The Christopher Reeve Story, and heartfelt look back on the life of Christoper Reeve, who was most famous for playing Super Man. The documentary looks back over Christoper Reeve's life as an actor, as well as his life as an advocate after near fatal horse riding accident changed his life forever.Follow Gen X UnfilteredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/genxunfiltered/Twi...

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Today we're talking all things Goonies! This classic was released 40 years ago in April of 1985 and we're talking classic scenes, our favourite characters plus 20 fun facts.

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We're counting down 12 of the biggest lies Gex X was taught in school! From gravity in space, to who founded the USA....a lot of the things we were taught growing up, has now been disproved, and we're going over 12 of the biggest lies we were all taught growing up as a Gen X'er!


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April 15, 2025 40 mins

Purple Rain, Breakfast Club, are just a few of the soundtracks Gen X were blessed to listen to growing up. Did your favourite soundtrack make the list? Let us know!

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Some words of wisdom we could have used in youth.

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March 25, 2025 37 mins

We're looking back at some of the best toys that Gen X had when growing up! From Cabbage Patch Kids to GI Joe, we had some kick ass toys growing up!!

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March 18, 2025 22 mins

Gnarly to the Max Dude!!! Today we look back on some of the key Gen-X phrases and discuss if we still use these hella good words today!

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The Mandela Effect is a powerful phenomenon where people share a memory of an event or thing that never happened. We review some big ones from the last 40 years, are your memories real?!

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Today we're looking back at The Breakfast Club, as it celebrated it's 40th Anniversary! This John Hughes classic defined the 80's teen film genre...but how does it hold up after 40 years?

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Do you remember these 80's and 90's Commercials that live rent free in Gen X minds?

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February 18, 2025 50 mins

Generation X has experienced a complex relationship with mental health, shaped by a number of factors, including societal stigma, lack of access, and personal experiences. Generation X grew up during times of pronounced economic fluctuations, technological advancements, and evolving family structures. Yet, in a climate of change, they discovered resonance and comfort in the narratives of films like “The Breakfast Club" and “Re...

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February 11, 2025 51 mins

In this episode we're stepping into a time machine to revisit the iconic hangout spots of Generation X!

From mall arcades and roller rinks to record stores and coffeehouses, we're looking back on all the places where latchkey kids and grunge lovers spent their formative years. Follow Gen X Unfiltered Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genxunfiltered/ Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/genx_unfiltered Tik Tok: https://www....

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Today we're talking about the new documentary, This Is The Tom Green Documentary, directed by Tom Green. It was hard to turn the TV on in the 90's without seeing or hearing about Tom Green....his TV was one of a kind, and his movie career had him in some of the biggest comedy movies!

So we couldn't wait to check out this new documentary on Amazon Prime, and see how Tom Green reflects back on his career, and what the fut...

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January 28, 2025 50 mins

In today's podcast we're looking at some of the biggest pop culture events turning 30 this year! How has it been 30 years since some of these events happened, is hard to believe!


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Netflix released a new documentary about the Jerry Springer Show. Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, should you stream it, or skip it? Let's discuss.

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January 14, 2025 47 mins

We watched the documentary, Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, now available on HBO Max and CraveTV.

Yacht Rock A Documentary chronicles the emergence and popularity of the west coast, soft rock pop culture epitomized by musical artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan and Toto.


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We watched the Holiday Star Wars Special for the first time and oh boy, it's something. Join us as we give our reactions to the Star Wars Holiday Special as first time viewers where we discuss is the possibility of it actually being entertaining.

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