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Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast

Jason Ek

Welcome to Stuck in the Middle - the podcast about the music, movies, and culture of Generation X.

society & culture music history

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A Hair Raising Episode

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/05/15

Time to slap on some spandex, Slackers! This week is all about Hair Bands, a.k.a Glam Metal! From Quiet Riot, to Warrant, the 80s and even early 90s were dominated by the bands of the Sunset Strip. But this wasn't just a West Coast, or even just a US phenomenon. It was all about heavy guitars played by dudes with big egos and even bigger hair. With copious amounts of "guyliner" for good measure.I take a look at one website's Top 10 list of hair bands, and the obvious and glaring omissions that were

50:16

Daffodil Festival 2022 with Don & Justin

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/05/08

Hey, Slackers! Friend of the show Justin Piccirillo is back but this time we are joined by guitarist extraordinaire, Don Horton! The three of us had not been in the same place at the same time in 30 years or so, and I had a chance to catch up with them prior to their performace at the Daffodil Festival 2022 with their band BAD DOG!We talk about our first bands and cast of characters, Don shares the guy(s) that inspired him to first pick up the guitar, and we have a lightning round version of Musical

65:58

90s Ska, Hardcore, & A Dash Of Funk With Carlos

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/05/01

'Sup Slackers!? Happy May Day! Carlos is back and we dig in to some of the 90s indie music scene in the Northeast. Connecticut was a Ska powerhouse, with a strong Hardcore scene in tandem with the wider NYHC scene. We talk of the influence of the DC punk rock scene throughout the Mid-Atlantic, with particular props to Ian MacKaye of MINOR THREAT & FUGAZI. We don't forget seminal hardcore band, DC's BAD BRAINS, or NY legends CRO-MAGS. You'll also hear how Carlos and I discovered "our" band, by

54:48

Kiss, Punk & Skateboards with Carlos Rivera

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/04/24

Hey, Slackers! This week I am joined by one of the guys that was often right by my side during the crazy, tumultuous times that came from being a teenager in Meriden, CT in the late 80's & early 90's - Carlos Rivera!Carlos and I chat about his early moves with his family (including a move necessitated by the Son of Sam), and how through some of those experiences, he discovered some great music. I learn the terms cocolos and rockeros, and which one applied to a young Carlos. We talk middle school

70:06

1982 Rewind

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/04/17

Hey, Slackers! On this episode we visit the top of the music and movie charts of 1982. Some iconic artists of blue eyed soul, like Hall & Oates, Huey Lewis & the News, and Michael Macdonald hit the charts, as the original grrrl of rock, Joan Jett make a serious impact. Boston heroes, The J. Geils Band breakthrough, while long time favorites like Elton John keeping making hits, even if these are among the weaker songs in the catalog. The Second British Invasion arrives in America, with synthpop

63:38

Blasts From The Past: Triple Play with Justin -...

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/04/10

Hey Slackers! On this episode Justin and I dig into the rich history of Walter Hubbard, the man responsible for Hubbard Park and Castle Craig, chat about one of the bands slighted by Beavis & Butthead (Winger), and more drum talk! We discuss the many drummers of Black Sabbath, the legacy of Neil Peart, Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, African polyrhythms, and click tracks (are they good, bad, or a little of both?). Plus we analyze the evolution of music from era to era, and the importance of

48:45

Blasts From The Past: Justin Part Deux - Grungier and...

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/04/03

Justin Piccirillo is back for a second installment. This time we delve into Lollapalooza '93 (the music and some shenanigans), Fishbone (and my less than cordial meeting with Angelo), 24/7 Spyz, more Foreigner talk, a little history lesson about Meriden's annual Daffodil festival, and one of the best guitar solos ever recorded.

49:04

Blasts From The Past - Justin Joins The Show (Part 1)

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/03/27

On this week’s episode, I am joined by one of my oldest and dearest friends, Justin Piccirillo. Justin is a teacher, artist, musician and author of the book "Hubbard Park". We reminisce about our early interactions at Washington Middle School, including the mutual friend who introduced us (who’s been a regular on Broadway!). We talk playing the 8th grade dance & talent shows, and how our middle school choir performed…Led Zeppelin? We chat about our first concerts, with plenty of talk regarding

46:14

1979 - The Hot 100 & Top of the Box Office

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/03/20

Hey Slackers! In this episode, I take a dip into the sounds of 1979, when rock and disco ruled the charts, I discuss the top hits at the box office, with some nonsensical detours into Sit & Spins, 8-tracks, Betamax, Van Halen, 007, and a VERY different Cosby.Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @stuckpodx & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Stuck-In-The-Middle-A-Gen-X-Podcast-104165655561127

47:12

An Origin Story

Stuck In The Middle - A Gen X Podcast ·

2022/03/14

Hello Slackers! Welcome to the first episode of the pod, where we set the ground rules, define the Generation, talk about movies, lots of music, serial killers, and general nonsense. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @stuckpodx

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