Project GenX

As we go deeper into OctoberFest we cover the 1988 movie Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Along the way we discuss just how "Kentucky" Illinois really is, the hazards of being the sheriff (or his daughter) in...

We are back with the second episode of OctoberFest 2026!! This time we are covering the 1981 movie Halloween II. Along the way we most definitely wonder "why" a lot. So sit back, dim the lights and light a candle...

And so it begins, OctoberFest 2026!! On this first episode we cover the 1978 horror classic Halloween. Along the way we detour through Kentucky, discuss the local UHF programming of our youth and eventually we actually...

Here we are at the precipice of OctoberFest 2026!! So this episode we give you a rundown of what is coming and catch up on our summer. So sit back and enjoy! Follow us on social media and don't forget to like, subscribe...

This episode we close out the summer with 1988's The Great Outdoors. Along the way we reminisce about family vacations, car ride sing-a-longs and just who was the inspiration for Nancy Wheeler. Much fun is had so sit...

We are back for our final episode before we start gearing up for OctoberfFest. This episode we are covering the 1988 movie She's Having A Baby. Along the way, well...just listen to the episode. Trust us. We will be back...

On this much delayed episode we cover the 1987 Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Along the way we discuss why some people are annoyingly optimistic, the futility of homework and why GenX is doing just...

We are back after a long hiatus with the 1987 film Some Kind of Wonderful. Along the way we discuss if John Hughes' movies are better directed by someone else, is this a spiritual sequel to Pretty In Pink and should we...

<p>Once again we traverse the Illinois landscape that is Shermer in 1985's Weird Science. Along the way we discuss the finer points of wealthy Chicago suburbs, 1980's luxury sports cars (again) and whether or not those...

<p>We are back!! After a small hiatus we return with the 1986 comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Along the way we discuss how living in the Chicago suburbs means that you are rich, who pays the consequences for Ferris'...

<p>John Hughes continues his reign of terror in 1986's Pretty In Pink. Along the way we discover that maybe writing is a better job for John Hughes, the wrong side of the tracks actually exists and Dave loves 3D. Much...

<p>This week we discuss the 2017 movie Anna and the Apocalypse. Dave did this. Blame him. Along the way we try to make this better by taking detours through Star Trek, generations and we layout a rough sketch of our...

<p>In our second episode of the Welcome to Shermer series we dive into The Breakfast Club. Along the way we discuss Verner's pay, social circles and the mystery of Carl the janitor. So don't you forget about us while...

<p>And so it begins. This is the beginning of our exploration of Shermer, Illinois and all things John Hughes. Along the way, well you just have to listen.</p> <p>We have also updated our YouTube page. The link is...

<p>This month we get a double whammy of Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day. So to celebrate A'riel joins us to talk about the 2025 movie Heart Eyes. Along the way sidetrack into superheroes, red mercury and the value...