Oct 26, 202636 minS1
Happy Halloween! This time on Gen X'er’s Attic , we're pulling a crinkly plastic masterpiece out of the Halloween box—Ben Cooper costumes! Those colorful vinyl smocks, unforgettable plastic masks, and eyeholes that...
About this Podcast:
Gen X’er’s Attic is the nostalgia vault you forgot you packed. Each week, we climb the creaky attic stairs to dust off the movies, TV shows, toys, music, and pop-culture moments that raised a generation that knew how to program a VCR. From mall arcades to mixtapes, Saturday morning cartoons to synth-soaked soundtracks, this is smart, funny, deep-dive nostalgia for latchkey kids who survived on cable, cassette tapes, and sheer independence. If you remember rewinding VHS tapes, blowing into game cartridges, and learning life lessons from sitcoms and Spielberg, welcome home.
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Guest openness
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What is Gen X'er's Attic about?
Gen X’er’s Attic is the nostalgia vault you forgot you packed. Each week, we climb the creaky attic stairs to dust off the movies, TV shows, toys, music, and pop-culture moments that raised a generation that knew how to program a VCR.
What has Gen X'er's Attic covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ben Cooper Costumes: One Night, One Mask, A Lifetime of Memories" (26 October 2026, 36 minutes), "In a World... Of Blockbusters, VHS, and One Legendary Voice" (12 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "Choose Your Own Adventure: The Interactive Revolution Hidden in Your Backpack" (21 September 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does Gen X'er's Attic publish?
Gen X'er's Attic publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Gen X'er's Attic?
Booking probability for Gen X'er's Attic is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Gen X'er's Attic requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Gen X'er's Attic's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Gen X'er's Attic is a history podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 12, 202629 minS1Before every blockbuster hit came a voice that made it feel legendary. In this episode of Gen X'er's Attic, we dust off the movie trailers of the 1980s and 1990s and explore the remarkable career of Don LaFontaine—the...
Sep 21, 202626 minS1Before video games put choices on a screen, kids were flipping pages and shaping their own adventures. In this episode of Gen X'er's Attic, we dive into the phenomenon of Choose Your Own Adventure books—the interactive...
Sep 2, 202624 minS1This time on Gen X’er’s Attic, we rip open one of the most iconic school accessories of the 1980s: the Trapper Keeper. More than just a binder, it was a colorful badge of personality, organization, and playground...
Aug 5, 202623 minS1Before CGI hosts, viral glitches, and AI-generated weirdness, there was Max Headroom — the stuttering, sunglasses-wearing digital “future” that somehow became the most ‘80s thing imaginable. In this episode of Gen...
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Jul 15, 202629 minS1In this episode of Gen X’er’s Attic, we crack open the toy box rivalry that defined generations: Hot Wheels vs Matchbox. One brought blazing orange tracks, impossible stunts, and pure speed-fueled chaos. The other gave...
Jul 1, 202635 minS1Dive headfirst into summer nostalgia as we slip, slide, and splash through the wild world of water slides! In this episode of Gen X’er’s Attic , we revisit the golden age of the mom and pop water slide parks...
Jun 1, 202624 minS1<p>Slip into the swish of parachute pants and the sun-faded cool of OP T-shirts as we rewind to a time when style was loud, fast, and unmistakably 80s. This episode dives into the rise, hype, and hilarious legacy of two...
Episode #4
INFOCOM
May 18, 202630 minS1<p>Boot up your imagination as Gen X’er’s Attic explores the legendary world of Infocom. From Zork to feelies in the box, this episode dives into text adventures that turned words into worlds—blending storytelling...
Episode #3
Jarts
May 4, 202622 minS1<p>Sharp tips, backyard thrills, and just a hint of danger—this Gen X’er’s Attic episode dives into the wild world of Jarts (lawn darts). From their rise as a must-have family game to the controversies that grounded...
Episode #2
The Land of the Lost
Apr 16, 202627 minS1<p>Step into a time warp of sleestaks, pylons, and Saturday morning wonder as Gen X’er’s Attic revisits Land of the Lost. This episode dives into the show’s groundbreaking effects, surprisingly deep storytelling, and...
Episode #1
Atari 2600
Apr 1, 202627 minS1<p>Step back into the pixelated dawn of home gaming with the Atari 2600. This episode of Gen X’er’s Attic explores its groundbreaking rise, quirky limitations, iconic games, and unforgettable sounds. Packed with...
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Mar 4, 20263 minS1<p>New podcast coming soon!</p><p>Up here, the air smells like old cardboard, vinyl records, and that slight combination of Aquanet and fresh mimeograph paper. Boxes are stacked to the rafters with the stuff that raised...
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