Generation X-Wing Podcast
452 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings"A modern look at our retro lifestyle."
Hosts:, Anil Sharma, Josh Whittall & Rob Williams
A Member of the Star Wars Commonwealth Network of podcasts.
Generation X-Wing is not just a Star Wars podcast. We also take a fun look back at the pop culture that defines our generation.
We cover everything: comics, movies, TV, toy collecting, conventions, and of course.... Star Wars!
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Episodes
GXW - Episode 375 - "The Mandalorian: Chap 22 & 23 and Celebration 2023"
April 22, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBIt's a jammed pack episode! And who better to join us than Mike Tarkin of MikeTarkin.com We discuss Chapter 22 (Guns For Hire) and 23 (The Spies). We also talk about a bunch of news that came out of Celebration London including: Movie news, TV news and of course TOYS! Check out Mike at MikeTarkin.com Intro Music: Mandolorian LoFi HipHop - Samuel Kim Music Outro Music: The Mandolorian Theme - Yssy
GXW - Episode 374 - "GXW vs Commercials"
April 15, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBJamie and Stev3 face off and test their knowledge of 80's and 90's commercials. We are also re-joined by Simon for a game of "Simon Says". Check out the video on YouTube as well for more fun! Outro song: "Generation X-Wing" - Matthew Good Band
GXW - Episode 373 - "Bad Batch Finale & Mando CH 20-21"
April 08, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBIt's a jam packed episode! We discuss: - Bad Batch episode 14, 15 and the Finale - Mandalorian Chapter 20-21 Lot's of amazing discussions about The way Bad Batch ended, navigating spoiler waters and the return of CARSON TEVA! Intro song: Samuel Kim Music - "Bad Batch Epic song" Outer song: Yssy - "Mandalorian theme"
GXW - Episode 372 - "Wayne's World"
April 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBIt's Rob turn for movie night and he chose the 1992 comedy "Wayne's World". How does it hold up after all these years? #waynesworld #shwing #not
GXW - Episode 271 - "Bad Batch (12-13) / Mando (3)
March 25, 2023 07:30 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday we are discussing: Bad Batch - Episode 12 " Outpost" - Episode 13 " Pabu" Mandalorian - Episode 3 "The Convert"
GXW - Episode 370 - "Heatley Bros. and Video Game Music"
March 21, 2023 23:40 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWe have the pleasure to chat with Brett Heatley (producer, musician and content creator) of the Heatley Bros. YouTube channel. Brett creates amazing retro style royalty free video game music that we use on many of our YouTube videos. We chat with Brett about: - the process - the royalty free music business - classic video game music and its influences - GXW vs 8 bit - Video game trivia! - listener questions Music from this episode is from his YouTube channel. Please check out Hea...
GXW - Episode 369 - "Airheads"
March 18, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIt is Jamie's turn for movie night and he picked the 1994 comedy "Airheads". We will also be joined by 501st member "Dan Veloso" who tries to decide if this is better than Space Whales or not. #airheads #brendanfraser
GXW - Episode 368 - "Bad Batch epi 10-11 AND Mando Epi 1"
March 11, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIt is a Star Wars Double Header with special guest Dan Veloso (Outer Rim Garrison - 501st Legion). First we dive into the Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere and Stev3 shares his adventures on the Red Carpet. We also review Episode 10 and 11 of the Bad Batch (season 2)
GXW - Episode 367 - "Our Star Wars Weekend"
March 04, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBIt was a busy busy weekend. - Stev3 celebrates his 50th birthday at Rancho Obi Wan! - Jamie and Rob spent the Family Day Weekend at FanExpo Vancouver and meeting Anthony Daniels and Ashley Eckstein. - Anil shares with us his Star Wars Lego... Yes! Anil is here! #fanexpovancouver #RanchoObiWan #starwars #anthonydaniels #ashleyEckstein
GXW - Episode 366 - "Bad Batch S2 - Epi 7-9"
February 25, 2023 20:10 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWe review Episode 7-9 of the BAd Batch. Things are heating up in the senate. The crew is also trying to move on with Echo leaving but in very different ways.
GXW - Episode 365 - "Beverly Hills Cop"
February 18, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIt's Steve3 pick for Movie Night. He has chosen the 1984 Eddie Murphy Action-Comedy "Beverly Hills Cop". This episode is a lot of fun. We hope you can join us!
GXW - Episode 364 - "Bad Batch: S2 - Epi 5 &6"
February 11, 2023 08:30 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MBWe are back discussing Season 2 of The Bad Batch: episode 5 ("Entombed") and episode 6 ("Tribe"). also on the show we have "Pale Rider's Picks": - New Hogwarts video game. - Stev3 finds an awesome SW collectable piece in the wild. - Rob purchases a Ree Yees bust from Regal Robot. #SWPD2023 #StarWarsPodcastDay
GXW - Episode 363 - "Encino Man"
February 04, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIt is our first Movie Night of 2023 and it's Rob turn to pick the movie. He has chosen the 1992 comedy "Encino Man". This could go very greasy or very crusty.... You decide buuuuuuuuuddy!!!
GXW - Episode 362 - "Bad Batch S2: Episode 1-4"
January 28, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe are back celebrating our EIGHTH year as a podcast. We are also talking about Episodes 1-4 of Season 2 of The Bad Batch. Also on the show: Pale Rider's Picks: - The New Mando trailer - Doom Patrol - The Orville Dont forget to head to Star Wars Podcast Day Facebook site, celebrating the first Star Wars Podcast "Jedi Talk" #StarWarsPodcastDay #SWPD2023
GXW - Episode 361 - "GXW vs Christmas 2" Trivia
December 23, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIt is that time of year. It's time for Christmas Trivia with Jamie, Aaron (Commanding Officer, (Outer Rim Garrison - 501st Legion) and Dayo Williams (LegionProps on Instagram). It is three rounds of fun! - Kahoot - Simon Says - Band Camp (Christmas Edition) Who will find the "Kneel Before Zod" trophy under their tree?
GXW - Episode 360 - "Super Troopers"
December 17, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 63 MBAaron Lutsch and Dayo Williams join us as it is Jamie's pick for Movie Night and he chose "Super Troopers". You have to listen to this episode right meow!
GXW - Episode 359 - "Ranking the Simpsons Characters"
December 10, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBJamie and Rob have a fun time ranking classic Simpsons characters on a "Tier List". Also available on YouTube.
GXW - Episode 358 - "Andor: Episode 11 & 12" with Mai Linh
December 03, 2022 05:17 - 56 minutes - 52 MBMai Linh joins us to chat about the series finale of Andor. What are our impressions of the series now that it has completed? How does it compare to the other Star Wars series? What do we expect next in Season 2? Check out Mai at Its.Mai.Party on Instagram!
GXW - Episode 357 - "Tales of the Jedi"
November 26, 2022 15:40 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBWe examine the recent Disney+ animated mini series "Tales of the Jedi". We go over each episode and pitch ideas for season 2. Also on the show: Pale Rider's Picks - Rings of Power TV show - Rob's sick binge of shows from Undergrads, Mission Hill, escape from Alcatraz and Bob's Burgers - Sandman
GXW - Episode 356 - "Andor: Episode 9 & 10"
November 19, 2022 08:30 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBONE WAY OUT! We look back at Andor episode 9 and 10 and the amazing jail break!
GXW - EPISODE 355 - "Nightmare on Elm Street" w/ Dayo Williams
November 12, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 60 MBIt's Stev3 choice for movie night. We are also joined by Dayo Williams from Legion Props (Instagram) joins us to talk about the original "Nightmare on Elm Street".
GXW - Episode 354 - "Andor Episode 7-8" w/ Dayo Williams
November 05, 2022 07:30 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBDayo Williams from Legion Props joins us to discuss Andor Episode 7 ( Announcement ) and 8 (Narkina 5). How is the series holding up compared to other Star Wars series? What makes this series so very different?
GXW - Episode 353 - "Clue"
October 29, 2022 07:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIt's Rob's choice for Movie Night ( Take that for what it is worth) and he chose the 1985 cult favorite "Clue". How does it hold up after these years and does Jamie and Steve have the same fond memories or it just cringe now?
GXW - Episode 352 - "Andor; Episode 5-6" w/ Tim from The Nerd Room
October 22, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWe are joined by Tim of The Nerd Room Podcast to chat Andor: Episode 5 & 6 ("The Axe Forgets" & "The Eye"). What does he think of the series so far? We also have a short chat about the state of collecting.
GXW - Episode 351 - "Andor: Episode 4" w/ Mike Tarkin
October 15, 2022 14:14 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBMike "Tarkin" MacDonald joins us again to continue our Andor conversation. We focus heavily on Episode 4 "Aldhani"
GXW - Episode 350 - "Andor Episode 1-4 " Pt. 1
October 08, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBMike "Tarkin" MacDonald is back to join us discuss the first three episodes of the Disney Plus series "Andor". How does it compare to Rogue One? How are we feeling about the start of the series?
GXW - Episode 349 - "Willow" w/ Dayo Williams
September 24, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBIts Jamie's choice for Movie Night and he chose the 1988 Ron Howard film "Willow". We are also joined by Dayo Williams who has a special place in his heart for this movie. Also on the show, Stev3 shares his experience in seeing the first 3 episodes of Andor (NO SPOILERS).
GXW - Episode 348 - "Light and Magic" Documentary
September 17, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 72 MBOn today's episode we dive into all 6 chapters of "Light and Magic". This Disney+ documentary looks at the history of George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic company, the creative and unique people involved and the ground-breaking moments that changed film forever. You can also check out the YouTube video of this review on our Generation X-Wing Podcast YouTube channel, where we break down each chapter.
GXW - Episode 347 - "Robin Hood: Men In Tights"
September 10, 2022 07:30 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBWe follow up our "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" review with Mel Brooks 1993 "Robin Hood: Men in Tights". How does it hold up in comparison? How does it hold up 30 years later? Also on the show: Pale Rider's Pics: Gamespot's Firearms Expert reviews.
GXW - Episode 346 - "What Excites Us: August 2022"
September 03, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBWe dive into a number of things that have us excited. - Stranger Things 4 - The Jedi's Return behind the scenes - She-Hulk first impressions (spoiler free) - Stranger Things 4 (spoiler free) - The Boys season 3 - The Regulars (YouTube) - Typical Gamer (YouTube) - The Gorillaz latest - Oliver Tree - Little Big - Andor is coming - TMNT video game it is a full plate!
GXW - Episode 345 - "Robin Hood: PRince of Thieves"
August 27, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIt is Rob's choice for Movie Night and he chose the 1991 summer blockbuster "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves". How does it hold up after all this time. Does it still...hit the mark?
GXW - Episode 345 - "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
August 27, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIt is Rob's choice for Movie Night and he chose the 1991 summer blockbuster "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves". How does it hold up after all this time. Does it still...hit the mark?
GXW - Episode 344 - "Uncle Buck"
August 20, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 79 MBIt's Jamie's pick for movie night and he is keeping the John Candy train gong with the 1989 comedy "Uncle Buck. How does it hold up? How does this rank in the long list of John Candy Movies? Also on the show: "Pale Rider's Picks": "Light and Magic" on Disney+
GXW - Episode 343 - "The Great Outdoors"
August 13, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBIt's Stev3 pick for movie night and he chose the 1988 summer movie "The Great Outdoors" starring John Candy and Dan Ackroyd.
GXW - Episode 342 - "Snatch"
August 06, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBIt's Rob pick for Movie Night and we look back at Guy Ritchie's classic action comedy: "Snatch". It is a movie that is quotable, enjoyable and most of the time...understandable. But is it as good as we remember it?
GXW - Episode 341 - "So I Married An Axe Murderer"
July 30, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBIt is Jamie's turn to pick a movie and he went with the 1993 dark comedy starring Mike Myers: "So I Married an Axe Murderer". We discuss our favorite moments, share some interesting facts, discuss the music and see if this movie holds up today.
GXW - Episode 340 - "John Williams"
July 16, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBJohn Williams has announced his retirement at the age of 90, so we look back at how much his music has influenced how we watch movies. Stev3 and Jamie also share a wonderful John Williams moment they had at Celebration 2017. We then play "GXW vs. - Band Camp edition". You will NOT want to miss this! Also on the show: Pale Rider's Picks as he discusses the latest season of The Boys. Please check out Jencapella on YouTube for more GOOD music as well as the rest of the Bad Recorder cha...
GXW - Episode 339 - "The Fifth Element"
July 09, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBStev3 hosts today's show and we discuss one of his favorite movies of all time: "The Fifth Element". The characters, the costumes, the dialogue, fun facts and Stev3 even shares his cosplay connection with this movie!
GXW - Episode 338 - "Obi Wan Kenobi: Ch. 6" with Mai Linh
June 29, 2022 22:23 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIt is the finale of Obi Wan Kenobi and we are joined by Mai Linh of Its.Mai.Party on Instagram, to share our thoughts. Was the series a success? Were we satisfied? What else could stem from this series?
GXW - Episode 337 - "Obi Wan Kenobi: Ch 5" w/ Brett Cullen
June 23, 2022 02:04 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe are joined by Brett Cullen: Commanding Officer of Falcon Base (BC) of Rebel Legion, 501st member (Outer Rim Garrison) and of the new Kyber City Creative Podcast. We discuss the thrills and chills of Chapter 5 of Obi Wan Kenobi. Lots of saber twiddling to discuss in this episode!
GXW - Episode 336 - "Obi Wan Kenobi: Ch 4" w/ Mike Tarkin
June 16, 2022 02:26 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBWe are joined by Mike Tarkin to discuss Obi Wan Kenobi: Ch. 4. We also get an incoming transmission from Anil Sharma Don't forget to check out Mike Tarkin at Miketarkin.com as well as Bucketheads: Episode 2.
GXW - Episode 335 - "Obi Wan Kenobi: Chapter 3"
June 09, 2022 02:42 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIt is Chapter 3 of Obi Wan Kenobi and we have the great pleasure to be joined by Kyle Roussel from Tumbling Saber. Also we have an Incoming Transmission with Anil "Spacehindu" Sharma.
GXW - Episode 334 - "Star Wars Celebration 2022"
June 04, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBWe discuss the amazing weekend of Star Wars news and have Stev3 share his stories while being down there. Andor, Bad Batch, Asoka, Mandalorian, Willow and so much more! It is a full episode! Also on the show: "Incoming Transmission" with Anil Sharma
GXW - Episode 333 - "Kenobi: Chapter 1 & 2"
June 02, 2022 00:24 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe are back, and we are joined by Carlos Candido to discuss his new album and of course Kenobi Chapter 1 & 2. Outro Song: "Breaking All the Rules" by Carlos Candido “Breaking All The Rules” is used with expressed consent from Carlos Candido and Home Pour Records.
GXW - Episode 332 - "Robocop"
May 14, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIt is Rob's turn for movie night and we look back at the 1987 action classic "Robocop". We are also joined by friend and Outer Rim Garrison member Dan Veloso. Also on the show: Pale Rider's Pick: - Star Trek Lower Deck - Stev3 is heading to Monster Con and the upcoming Star Wars Celebration - "Canadamon" book by past guest on the show JJ McCullogh.
GXW - Episode 331 - "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective"
April 30, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIt's Jamie's turn for movie night and he picks the Jim Carrey breakout movie "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective". We are also joined once again by Dr. Nicholas Harrison (Nick the Guy). Does this movie hold up after all these years?
GXW - Episode 330 - "Dr. Nicholas Harrison - Safe Space"
April 23, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWe are so happy to have actor, fight director, author, 501st Member and friend Dr. Nicholas Harrison. He discuss his new book Safe Space: A True Story of Faith, Betrayal and the Power of the Force. We discuss what the book is about, how the project started and also dive into his history as an actor, fight director and 501st Legion member. A wonderful discussion you dont want to miss. If you would like to purchase his book head to our Facebook page or website and the links will be avail...
GXW - Episode 329 - "Arcade Memories"
April 11, 2022 02:54 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBJamie and Rob discuss the early years of the video arcade. When games were a quarter, the rooms were dark and the sounds of bleeps and bloops brought us comfort. We also do a bit of trivia. Check out the arcade trivia in its entirety on our YouTube channel! There was another round that did not make the audio version.
GXW - Episode 328 - "Street Fighter The Movie"
April 09, 2022 05:41 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWe are joined by Dayo Williams to talk about the 1994 Jean Claude Van Damme - Raul Julia movie "Street Fighter The Movie": a movie so bad... its good?
GXW - Episode 327 - "The Simpsons Movie"
April 02, 2022 05:42 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBWe are joined by Steve "Hosenose" Lewis and Nate Sereda to chat about "The Simpsons Movie" as well as the Disney Plus short "The Force Awakens From Its Nap". We also do some fun Simpsons trivia using Kahoot... Nothing could possibli go wrong.... Check out the YouTube video of the Kahoot! Dont forget to like and subscribe!