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 325 - "The Toy Industry & Collecting w/ Scott Neitlich of Spector Creative"
March 19, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBWe had the pleasure to chat with Scott Neitlich of the YouTube channel Spector Creative. Scott has over 20+ years in the toy industry. We invited Mike MacDonald, from the Sandcrawler Podcast to ask questions that modern toy collectors have. Scott also shares some of the common misconceptions adult collectors have when it comes to the business. Check out the Spector Creative YouTube channel for great videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_CCOtabpHyZyCQkB8NsuQ And dont forget ...
GXW - Episode 324 - "Sneakers"
March 12, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWe are back with the 1992 heist movie "Sneakers". This is a star filled cast and extremely under-rated! Also on the show a quick "GXW vs." and Pale Rider's Picks: - The New Ghostbusters movie - Alison Pregler's "Batwatching" - Bucketheads is back to filming.
GXW - Episode 323 - "GXW vs Vancouver"
March 05, 2022 08:30 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWelp....we promised "Sneakers" however a funny thing happened on the way to the recording microphone. So today, we battle for the "Kneel Before Zod" trophy in GXW Vs. Trivia. The topic? Movies made in Vancouver! Let us know how you did?
GXW- Episode 322 - "The Mask of Zorro"
February 26, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIt's Movie Night again, and it's Jamie's pick! Kristine and Nate join is to discuss the 1998 adventure "The Mask of Zorro". We also have a little bit of GXW vs the truth.
GXW - EPISODE 321 - "The Book of Boba - Ch.7" w/ Mai Linh of Its.Mai.Party
February 12, 2022 04:18 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBIt is the finale of "The Book of Boba" and we invited Mai from Its.Mai.Party on Instagram to discuss the finale and the series as a whole. Why was this series so polarizing for fans? What worked? What questions did we have at the end?
GXW - Episode 320 - "The Book of Boba - Ch. 6"
February 05, 2022 05:54 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDayo joins us again to discuss Chapter 6 of The Book of Boba. It is a huge episode with lots of surprises...oh and Boba makes an appearance!
GXW - Episode 319 - "The Book of Boba - Ch 5" - w/ Donavon Stinson
January 29, 2022 02:18 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBWe are joined by the talented Donavon Stinson ("Call Me Fitz" & "Dead Shack") to discuss Chapter 5 of The Book of Boba. This episode was a very different one, featuring The Mandalorian and directed by the amazing Bryce Dallas Howard.
GXW - Episode 318 - "The Book of Boba - Ch 4" w/ Mike McDonald
January 21, 2022 22:04 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBMike McDonald from the Sandcrawler Podcast joins us to chat about The Book of Boba - Ch 4. From Firesprays, to Fennec Shand to Mod Parlors... this is great episode!
GXW - Episode 317 - "The Book of Boba - Ch. 3"
January 15, 2022 04:24 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWe are joined by Dayo Williams to discuss The Book of Boba: colourful Vespas, Rancors, Auto-tuning farts and Danny "Fucking" Trejo!
GXW - Episode 316 - "The Book Of Boba: Ch 1-2"
January 15, 2022 03:19 - 1 hour - 64 MBIt has been 7 years of the Gen X Wing Podcast and we are starting off hot with a recap of The Book of Boba - Chapter 1 & 2. We also have special guest Dayo Williams to join us!
GXW - Episode 315 - "GXW vs Christmas"
December 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBMerry Christmas everyone! We finish up the 2021 year with a Christmas discussion: traditions and stressors. What does the season bring for us and what are we focused on this year? We also get together and do 2 Kahoots: - Christmas Movies - Star Wars Holiday special Both do not go as planned. Tune into the chaos!
GXW - Episode 314 - "Gremlins"
December 18, 2021 15:12 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBToday we discuss the 1984 comedy horror, Gremlins. The cuteness, the ugliness, the special effects, the questioning on whether this is a Christmas movie or not....
GXW - Episode 313 - "Simpsons Christmas Double Header" w/ JJ McCullough & Steve Hosenose Lewis
December 11, 2021 05:31 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWe are joined by special guests YouTuber, writer, columnist, cartoonist JJ McCullough & fellow 501st Legion member Steve "Hosenose" Lewis to review 2 festive Simpsons episodes: - "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" (S1 E1) - "Marge Be Not Proud" (S7 E11) Outro Song: PUTTING CHALLENGE - Dankmus
GXW - Episode 312 - "The Crappy Episode"
November 27, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWelp...It has come to this. We examine the famous scenes that take place in the bathroom. We get a bit down and dirty.... Not for the squeamish.
GXW - Episode 311 - "Galaxy Quest"
November 20, 2021 08:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBStev3 hosts this weeks movie review of "Galaxy Quest". It is a favorite of Stev3 and Jamie and the first time for Rob.
GXW - Episode 310 - "Time Bandits"
November 13, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBIt's Rob's choice for "Movie Night" and he pics the 1981 Terry Gilliam movie, "Time Bandits". We are also joined by The Walking Dad, and fellow 501st/Outer Rim Garrison member, Andrew Turner. We take a deep dive into this movie; from behind the scenes fun facts, Good vs Evil and trying to understand the ending of the movie. It is a mega sized episode but a fantastic conversation. Check out Andrew Turner at https://www.instagram.com/thewalkingdad_ca/
GXW - Episode 309 - "Beetlejuice"
November 04, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWe are joined by Jamie's friend (Nate) and partner (Kristine) to discuss the 1998 Tim Burton classic "Beetlejuice". Does this movie stand up? Or is it doomed for a lifetime in the limbo that is Hot Topic. Also on the show we review the most recent teaser of "Book of Boba"
GXW - Episode 308 - "From Dusk Till Dawn"
October 30, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB**Adult Language and Content Warning*** We get rambling with the 1996 movie "From Dusk Till Dawn" starring George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel, Cheech Marin (x3) and Danny F*%$#ing Trejo. Also on the show: "Pale Rider's Picks"
GXW - Episode 307 - "Desperado"
October 16, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIt's Movie Night, and Jamie's pick for this week is 1995, Robert Rodriguez film "Desperado". We share our favorite moments, some interesting facts and even a little "GXW vs The Truth". Also on the show: Pale Rider's Picks - Brooklyn 99's newest season.
GXW - Episode 306 - "Star Wars Visions"
October 08, 2021 13:23 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB*SPOILERS* Star Wars dips its toe in the Anime pool. We review all 9 episodes and choose which ones stood out, which ones fell flat and which ones deserve a closer look for a series. Also on the show: Pale Rider's Picks. The main portion of this show can be found on YouTube. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.
GXW - Episode 305 - "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
October 02, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBStev3 picked the movie for this round of Movie Night and it is the 1977 Steven Spielberg classic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
GXW - Episode 304 - "Bad Batch: Episode 15 & 16"
September 25, 2021 07:30 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBIt is the final two episodes of Season 1 of The Bad Batch: "Return To Kamino" & "Kamino Lost". We look back at the episodes, and look forward to Season 2. Also on the show, Pale Rider's Pics: - Matrix 4 trailer - Taskmaster - Nailed It ( New season)
GXW - Episode 303 - "Waterworld"
September 11, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIt's movie night. And Rob's choice for the movie is the 1995 ..."classic"?... Waterworld. Rob LOVES this movie.... Jamie and Stev3? Well.... Let's hear them out.
GXW - Epiosde 303 - "Bad Batch: Episode 13 & 14"
September 04, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe look back the Episode 13 ("Infested") and 14 ("War Mantle") of The Bad Batch. Also on the show: "Pale Rider's Picks" - New Rocketeer news - Rob's YouTube picks - "Spector Creative" and "JJ McCullough" - "Ballers" Season 5
GXW - Episode 301 - "GXW vs 300"
August 28, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBWe are celebrating our 300th episode with a long standing trivia tradition: "GXW vs". But we are also joined by many friends: - Ali Williams (OnlyAliCat on Instagram) - Ben Briles (Skyhoppers Podcast) - Andre Marquis (San Diego Sabers Radio Podcast) - Tim McMahon (Less Than 12 Parsecs Podcast) - Josh Whittall (Past co-host) - Aaron Lutsch (Outer Rim Garrison) - Steve "Hosenose" Lewis - Outer Rim Garrison - Lady Di (Listener from Day 1) - Dayo Williams (In spirit) Check out the vi...
GXW - Episode 300!!! - With Ali Williams
August 21, 2021 06:41 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBWe are celebrating 300 episodes!!! And who better to celebrate with us than with Ali Williams! We talk about the last 6 years of the show, how has things changed with the podcast and with fandom. We also look back at some of our favorite moments and look into the future of podcasting. Thank you to all those who have been with us for 1 episode or 300! It is greatly appreciated.
GXW - Episode 299 - "Bad Batch: Episode 11 & 12"
August 07, 2021 07:30 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBWe look back at Episode 11 and 12 of The Bad Batch. Where we see the story take place on Ryloth. And it is noticeably different in its flow. We also take note of some possible seeds being planted for the remaining episodes to come. Also on the show: What Excites Us - Todd In The Shadows - Upcoming Aliens game - Stev3 plumbing problems, including hot tub toilets
GXW - Episode 298 - "Tombstone"
July 31, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB"It's dealers choice!" We are starting a new series, where each of us choose a movie for the others to watch. In this episode Jamie chose the classic western:"Tombstone". Also on the show: "What Excites Us!" - Masters of the Universe on Netflix (no spoilers) - New "Ghostbusters" trailer - Stev3 is looking forward to a bunch of new games coming
GXW - Episode 297 - "Bad Batch: Episode 9 & 10"
July 24, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWe examine "Bounty Lost" and "Common Ground" of The Bad Batch. We get Cad Bane, Fennec Shand, Cloud City 2, GS 8 droids, Dejarik, and Space Norm and Cliff. Also on the show, we discuss what excites us with Pale Rider and his picks.
GXW - Episode 296 - "Jaws"
July 17, 2021 05:08 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBWe are hitting the beach and reviewing the classic and original Summer Blockbuster. Time to grab the bigger boat... we are talking about JAWS!
GXW - Episode 295 - "Bad Batch: Episode 7 & 8"
July 10, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWe are back talking about Ch 7 (Battle Scars) and Ch 8 (Reunion) of the BAD BATCH. We discuss the gang meeting up with Capt Rex, Wrecker falling to the effects of the chip, the return of Crosshair and the surprise appearance of Cad Bane. We also try to figure out "What does Mantell Mix taste like?" Also on the show: Pale Rider's Picks: Sea of Thieves Pirate of the Caribbean update Anil talks Bounty Hunter story in the Star Wars comics
GXW - Episode 294 - "Star Wars Aliens"
June 26, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 83 MBWe are back this week with an extra-large episode where we talk about some of our favorite Star Wars Aliens. Which alien or species has been a favorite or who would we like to hear more stories about? And to top it off, we do trivia with "GXW vs Aliens" for the "Kneel Before Zod" trophy.
GXW - EPISODE 293 - "Bad Batch: Episode 5 & 6"
June 19, 2021 05:30 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBWe are back with another Bad Batch review. Episodes 5 & 6 see the introduction of Cid, Muchi the Rancor and the return of The Martez Sisters. Also Pale Rider's Picks: - New Castlevania series to come (Netflix)
GXW - Episode 292 - "Ewoks: the Battle for Endor" w/ Dayo Williams
June 12, 2021 07:30 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBDayo Williams joins us again to finish what we started and watch the second Ewok movie "Ewoks: The Battle for Endor" Also on the show: "Pale Rider's Picks" - "Dying Light" - "World War Z" video game
GXW - Episode 291 - "Bad Batch: Episode 3 & 4" w/ Dayo Williams
June 05, 2021 07:30 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBDayo Williams joins to chat about Disney Plus series "The Bad Batch" episode 3 & 4. Also Jamie shares his "Pale Rider's Picks": Maneater the shark video game.
GXW - Episode 290 - "Bad Batch: Episode 1 & 2"
May 29, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWe review episodes 1 & 2 of the Disney Plus series The Bad Batch. We look at how the series examines the new Empire world, Order 66, the development of the characters and how DOES Echo put on that helmet? Also Jamie shares his Pale Rider's picks: - Castlevania Season 4 - Ran coming on Blu-ray - Dave Filoni's new - old job
GXW - Episode 289 - "Bucketheads: The Series" w/ Marco Bossow & Andy Brown
May 22, 2021 05:41 - 1 hour - 64 MBWe are joined by the creators of the Star Wars Fan Film and now SERIES... Bucketheads. Andy Brown and Marco Bossow share with us the origin of the story, the challenges of making a Star Wars fan film and some of the positive reception they have received. Don't forget to support Twin Suns Film Foundation and Bucketheads: The Series at their Patreon page Check out the link for more information on Bucketheads
GXW - Episode 288 - "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier"
May 15, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBThis episode we take a deep dive into The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series. The new Captain America, the NEW new Captain America, the direction of the new MCU, and the powerful message that is told through this series.
GXW - Episode 287 - "Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure" with Dayo Williams
May 08, 2021 07:02 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn this episode, Dayo Williams at Legion Props on Instagram. joins us for a wild one as we examine the 1984 made for TV movie "Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure". We also talk about The new Bucketheads trailer and how we celebrated "May the 4th".
GXW - Episode 286 - "Clone Wars - 2003"
May 01, 2021 07:30 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWith Clone Wars (The 2003 - Tartakovsky version) coming to Disney+ we decided to look back at the classic cartoon. The Jedis, the Villains, the rapid punches!
GXW - Episode 285 - "What Excites Us?- April"
April 24, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBIn today's episode we have a LONG list of amazing stuff that excites us: - Star Wars Bad Batch - Ben Kenobi #beardwatch - Hasbro SW Action Figures - Hasbro Pulse Optimus Prime - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Video Game - Suicide Squad Trailer - Loki Trailer - Invincible - Love, Death & Robots 2 - Current costume builds: Onlyalicat & instadavew - Nailed It - The Cannons (outro song "Bad Dream")
GXW - Episode 284 - "The Last Starfighter" w/ Andrew Turner
April 17, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBAndrew Turner from The Walking Dad.ca joins us to talk about the 1984 sci-fi fanatsy movie "The Last Starfighter". We look at the scary moments, the childhood fantasy, and the weird aliens. Also on the show an impromptu GXW VS arcade sounds! Don't forget to check out Andrew Turner at The Walking Dad.ca and on Instagram Outro song: "Arcadia" Deadmau5
GXW - Episode 283 - "The Warriors" w/ Andrew Turner - The Walking Dad
April 10, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBAndrew Turner, The Walking Dad, joins us to talk about the 1979 cult hit, "The Warriors". We look at the many unique gang looks, the quotes and even the video game. We also take a deep dive into the real gang scene of New York during this time. Don't forget to check out Andrew Turner at The Walking Dad.ca and on Instagram.
GXW - Episode 282 - "Covid: One Year Later" w/ Dayo Williams
April 03, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIt has been one year later since Covid has impacted our lives. Cancelled cons, cancelled troops, closed stores... How has we changed when it comes to: - consuming media - collecting - being creative - 501st trooping - zoom meetings - scratching that geek itch Don't forget to check out Dayo Williams at LegionProps on Instagram
GXW - Episode 281 - "The Running Man" w/ Dayo Williams
March 27, 2021 07:30 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWe discuss the 1987 Schwarzenegger movie "The Running Man". And when we talk Ah-Nold, we need to get Dayo Williams on the show. We chat the Stalkers, the camp, the great one-liners....
GXW - Episode 280 - "What Excites Us - March 2021"
March 17, 2021 04:36 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBToday we discuss about the news and shows that have excited us such as: - High Republic Series - Toy Galaxy (YouTube) - Gaming Historian (YouTube) - The Perseverance - Mars Rover - WandaVision - Cara Dune's future - PhuzzyBond (YouTube)
GXW - Episode 279 - "Wandavision"
March 13, 2021 05:02 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBWe look back at the Wandavision series from Disney+. The favorite moments, the Easter Eggs, the speculation, the wacky commercials and the love letter to sit-coms through the ages. Also on the show: Pale Rider's Pics!
GXW - Episode 278 - "Anchorman"
February 27, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWe assemble our own news team and discuss the 2004 comedy "Anchoman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy". We discuss the quotes, the silliness and even a short Math lesson.