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Gen X 1979: Walkmans. Disco Wars. Three Mile Island.
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Was 1979 the year when Gen X started to become Gen X? From the introduction of the Sony Walkman to the birth of cable TV, the hosts discuss how this pivotal year influenced technology, music, movies, and pop culture. They share personal stories about childhood disappointments, debate musical tastes from punk to disco, and reflect on everything from the Iranian hostage crisis to the magic of Monty Python.
Chapters
[00:00:00] Introduction & The Sony Walkman
[00:09:00] The Birth of Cable TV: ESPN & C-SPAN
[00:15:15] Personal Stories: Magic Johnson, Childhood Trauma and more
[00:20:33] World Events: Iran & Afghanistan
[00:25:22] Happy Meals, Three Mile Island & Sports Championships
[00:31:21] Music of 1979: The Wall, London Calling and so much more
[00:43:44] The Birth of Goth & New Wave
[00:52:00] Movies of 1979: Kramer vs Kramer, Life of Brian, Breaking Away, Apocalypse Now
[01:01:00] Television & Books: Dallas, Hitchhiker's Guide and more
[01:06:12] Wormhole Time
[01:13:07] Closing & Next Episode Preview
The hosts wrap up and preview their upcoming conversation with author Ken Stern about aging well and maintaining purpose in later life.
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