Gen X Bros. (Gen X Brothers)
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Devil Worship, Animal Mutilation and Satanic Rituals come to Atwater in the 80’s | 01:17:32 | |
Cheech and Chong were hero's of the Gen X Brothers back in the 80's but they didn't really get high. Accept on crushed maple leaves and selling them to the local kids in the neighborhood. Erik tells the story of when they were the center of local news back in the 80's. The devil worshipers have come to Atwater California to wreak havoc on innocent cats and burn pentagrams into the alley ways. All in the name of Motley Crue. Growing up in Atwater was a dangerous place, unless you are the cause of that danger. Of course the KISS drama continues and also comes to an end this week. Erik retracts and explains his departure from the KISS drama. Has Sam Loomis moved on? He also talks about his appearance on "Podcast Rock City". The brothers also talk about Monkey Pox, Marjorie Taylor Green and a whole lot more. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Interview: The Flushing Queens, Sesame Street is Not Racist and Music News from Erik | 01:22:38 | |
On Today's Episode, Erik hits us hard with up to date music news from Pantera, Ozzy and ear worm that is Motley Crue. The Gen X Brothers talk with John and Jill from The Flushing Queens. A Band with the full musical and visual experience that will take to another dimension. And we answer the burning question... Does Sesame Street hire Racist Mascots? Also we talk about our rating on the best podcast app there is - Goodpods. We are #7 in music commentary. All that and more on the Gen X Bros. Podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | Hollyweird Chronicles Special Edition in the 90's Living on the Streets of Hollywood California Homeless | 00:51:28 | |
Gen X Brothers take a step back in time to remember living in Hollywood California in the 90's. We lived right off of Hollywood Blvd. on Yucca Street. Before that Erik was homeless living in the car with his bandmate Toe-Knee. There were drug dealing gangs on every corner. People getting shot in the face and Machete maniacs in our building. Dirty Underwear, shopping carts and fist fights on the mean streets of Los Angeles all while hanging out with El Duce of the legendary shock rock back The Mentors. Enjoy all the good old times with us: The Gen X Brothers. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Cobra Kai on Netflix, Also New Metal vs. Doom Metal | 01:08:04 | |
The Gen X Brothers talk about guilty pleasures on Netflix. What is yours? Cobra Kai is the first that comes to mind. Glenn talks about the relationship between the 80’s that was and the 80’s on TV. The legendary serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is discussed in great detail and how Evan Peters deserves an award for his performance. Niecy Nash does a outstanding job as well playing Glenda Cleveland. The brothers also talk about their album of the week: Megadeth – The Sick The Dying and The Dead with the song Night Stalkers featuring Ice T. New Metal and Demi Lavato vs. Doom Metal. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | Ghost vs. Marilyn Manson, Phoenix Rising, New Music from Bauhaus - Drink The New Wine | 01:13:40 | |
Erik tries to convince us all why we should be listening to the band Ghost and Tobias Forge. Bowing before Papa Emeritus like a good little follower listening to Impera. He does a pretty good job of it. Should Marilyn Manson be hated by all? Is it just a character or is Brian Warner the real devil? Will the Phoenix Rising get him in the end? We discuss Evan Rachel Wood in her stunning documentary on HBO Max. And the Brothers debut NEW music from Bauhaus - Drink The New Wine. Where's Peter Murphy? Does it have that old school Bauhaus vibe? Is it Goth enough? Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | Dee Snider Coffee Taste Test "For the Love of Coffee" Mike Tyson Johnny Depp and New Metal Music | 01:12:49 | |
Erik does the ultimate heavy metal taste test with Dee Snider's own special blend of roasted coffee beans. Twisted Sister front man "For The Love of Coffee" faces the Warmonger Cup challenge! The Gen X Brothers make fun of the poor sap that got the crap beat out of him by Mike Tyson. Johnny Depp puts us all in a good mood with his soothing smooth silky voice. Politics as usual with Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Green, Mitch McConnell and the rest of the bumble heads in the Republican Party. And we talk about new metal music including Kirk Hammet's new CD Portals. The first solo project from a Metallica member. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 10 May 2022 | Interview w/ Molly Vamp Deathrock Metal Band, Abortion Rights, Dave Chappelle and more Trailer Park Stories | 01:16:04 | |
Intro Music Credit: Molly Vamp - Beginning and Believe On Today's Episode The Gen X Brothers talk with Molly and Billy from Molly Vamp. A unique band that plays a mix Vampiric Deathrock mixed with Old school Metal. Erik and Glenn Discuss Abortion rights for Women. Find out what their stance is. They also plead with Dave Chappelle to add extra security so he doesn't get attacked again. As always, Trailer Park stories from the past rear their ugly heads. Molly Vamp Molly Vamp formed in 2009, the band has been playing local shows and continues to perform live. They have released four albums. @Mollyvampofficial on Instagram Molly's Website Billy Blade Blass Player for Zowie Boom, A.S.M, Rebel Rebel, Revl'on Red, Trash Cats, H.xP.(Hated Principles), Hate Junkies, Peppermint Creeps, Gallows End, Gretchen Bonaduce's Ankh, Brothers, Room Service, Molly Vamp, Stars From Mars Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | Erik Robs a Music Store and the Top 10 Black Metal Albums of 2022 | 01:30:16 | |
This week the Gen X Bros. discuss the time Erik and his friends tried to rob Dorthy's Music Store in Merced California. Do you think he got away with it? Then we continue from last weeks show and reveal Erik's Top 10 Black Metal Albums of 2022. You will never guess who is at number one! The Gen X Brothers will also be Live Streaming their episodes every Friday on YouTube and Facebook starting around 4-5PM PST Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | Master of Puppets on Stranger Things, Weird News with 4Chan and the Right Wing Bubble of Marjorie Taylor Greene | 01:17:51 | |
Has the Cost of Inflation got you down? Then consider the outrageous hike back in 1980 and what Gen X had to go through when the cost of a Candy Bar skyrocketed 10 cents in one day! Facebook is at it again. Hunting down Erik's profile as if he is enemy number one. And for what? A meme that can't possible be taken as serious criminal activity. Has Erik come full circle graduating in 1986 and now reliving his glory days on Stranger Things with the release of the new song by Metallica - Master of Puppets. Its a strange new world to the generation of today listening to all that Heavy Metal Music. Glenn talks about Weird News with the 4chan message boards supporting mass shooting and no one is doing anything about it. Where is Chris Hansen when you need him? And lastly the brothers discuss the dumbfounded absurdity that is Marjorie Taylor Greene and her 4th of July conspiracy theories. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Sweet Poison Band Interview with Mike Dunn & Ken Rankin Also Queensrÿche and Willow Review | 01:45:16 | |
The Gen X Brothers finally get a chance to talk with the members of 80's Metal Band Sweet Poison. Bass: Mike Dunn and Drums: Ken Rankin. They talk about the good old days of growing up in Atwater CA and starting their band with friends from school. After all these years the friendship is still going strong. Glenn takes the time issue a public warning about Verizon's New 5G Home Internet. Erik and Glenn review the music they have been listening too for the past week. Queensrÿche is on the chopping block for Erik and Glenn upvotes the new Willow Album. They also explain why there was never a Van Halen reunion with David Lee Roth. Intro Music: Roll With The Punches and Heros by Sweet Poison Sweet Poison Members: Billy Trinidad on Vocals, Frank Alcazar on Guitar, Mike Dunn on Bass, Ken Rankin on Drums. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1sy6CX8iA59u5JP8vEhsgQ Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Growing Up In A Trailer Park as Poor White Trash – Gen X Brothers Relive Their Childhood | 01:20:36 | |
Happy Pride Month to everyone! Erik and Glenn talk about their hard luck childhood living in Atwater California and growing up in a substandard trailer park home. From glue sniffing hippies to a potential Serial Killer Kidnapping Candyman, this place had it all. Along the way they discuss what it was like being able to pretty much do what ever they wanted without any consequences. Reefer Bars and Pot Smoking neighbors were their influences to become the upstanding citizens they are today. LOL. Then the Brothers discuss Creature Fest 2022 and what a disaster it was with legendary KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent . Make sure to watch the new series on Hulu - Pistol about the Legendary Punk Rock Band Sex Pistols. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | “Autistic Trans Woman Steph Stigma, uses click bait” Non-Ted Talk w/ a Comedian / Musician | 01:38:09 | |
On Today's Episode The Gen X Brothers talk with Steph Stigma. She is the very funny Autistic Transgender Woman taking on the universe with her tilted blend of comedy in her weekly podcast "Steph's Box", not to mention a very gifted musician. Steph gives us her take on politics, Dave Chappell and what it's like living in the south still waiting for the evil straight people to influence her back to normal, Hail Satan! She also talks about her time playing in Willow Wisp and the development of her own music project "Porn for Borgs". Currently she writes and performs in The Solar Animals. Erik and Glenn also review the notorious Post Mortem Superstar CD "Which Witch Wroughts". A wonderfully mastered blend of progressive metal with gothic and death metal overtones. Steph Stigma Steph Stigma began her music career in 1993, forming the Florida grunge band, "Albino Meat Machine". Since then, she's performed in countless bands including Hollywood metal band, "Willow Wisp" and has jammed with talents such as, Alex Acuna, Steve Lukather, & Ginger Baker. She's written & recorded a bunch of solo albums under the names, "Stiev Stigma" & "Porn For Borgs". She also composed music and did a cameo for the Streamy nominated web series, "The Will Be Brawl". Currently, she writes and performs with psychedelic EDM jam band, "The Solar Animals". As a standup comedian, Steph has performed with Nancy Witter, Orlando Jones, Eddie Ifft, was winner of Port City Comedy Jam Juneteenth 2021, and was cited amongst Wilmington's hot new comics by Star News. She also writes and performs sketches and host's her weekly podcast, "Steph's Box". Steph's Facebook page Steph on YouTube @StephStigma on Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | Your Best Concert in the 90’s on the Sunset Strip? Worst Concert? Politics, Reviews and More | 01:21:13 | |
Going back to the good old days in the 90's. What was your best concert on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA? What was your worst Concert? The Gen X Brothers talk about them all. From Alan Holdsworth, London Suede, Screaming Mad George to Kettle Cadaver and Sean Brennan of London After Midnight, as well as Rebel and Rebel Rebel. The local Hollywood scene was on fire back in the day. Hollywood Ca was the place to see great music shows in the 90's. No show would be complete without discussing Erik's everlasting KISS Saga with Sam Loomis, Roy Damm, the Gooch and friends. Glenn and Erik also talk about Politics - Jon Stewart and Alex Jones Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 06 Feb 2022 | Gen X Discussion about Joe Rogan, Rudy Giuliani, and Whoopi Goldberg | 00:53:09 | |
In our first episode the two half brothers (Erik and Glenn) talk about growing up poor in the 80's. We also discuss Joe Rogan, Rudy Guiuliani and Whoopi Godberg. Generation X and the oddities in the world around us. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 31 May 2022 | Glenn's Encounter with a Possible Mass Shooter | Is it Metal or not? Hit or Miss? | Texas Shooting Discussion and Erik talks about his Time in Prison | 01:23:03 | |
The Gen X Brothers sadly discuss the death of Andy Fletcher from Depeche Mode and Ray Liotta. Then move on to even more depressing news, the Texas Mass Shooting. Who was at fault? Why did Texas fail their citizens? Glenn talks about his own encounter with a possible Mass Shooter. Did he do the right thing? Glenn and Erik play a new Game - Hit or Miss, Metal Style. They watch the latest releases from bands that claim to be Metal Music, but are they? The videos they react to are: Motor Sister - Can't Get High Enough / Halestorm - The Steeple / Ted Nugent - American CampFire / Rammstein - Zick Zack Top Gun with Tom Cruise, Will you Watch it? Or will Scientology keep you away from the Box Office? Erik talks about his time in prison drawing pictures of SpongeBob Square Pants to keep Flacko from punching him in the Stomach. LOL Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Erik does the Paqui One Chip Challenge for Ukraine, also Dee Snider, Dolly Parton and Super Pumped | 01:16:03 | |
Erik takes on massive suffering with outrageous Heat from the Paqui One Chip Challege all in the name of UKRAINE! We support Ukraine. He answers Heavy Metal Music Trivia Questions while suffering under the enormous hot peppered chip. Each questions answered correctly gets more money donated to Ukraine. Dee Snider is our Hero for Ukraine with World United Live (worldunited.live) and Dolly Parton is the Queen of Rock N Roll. Glenn talks about his drive across the country and dealing with Truck Drivers. The Gen X Brothers talk about Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber on Showtime. All this and more is discussed on todays episode of Gen X Bros. Podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | Netflix Sandman Review, Roy Damm vs. Erik KISS Battle Continues and Trump Raided by the FBI | 01:14:15 | |
Are you an Angry person? Erik and Glenn talk about the anger in all of us and what it means. The KISS saga never ends. Erik continues to battle it out with his nemesis Roy Damm over the mysterious Sam Loomis and The KISS Army's Revenge Facebook group. Who will be victorious? None of us, because we have to listen to it LOL Find out why Erik will not be going on Roy Damm's Podcast. The brothers do a full review of the new Netflix Series - Sandman. Is it as great as everyone claims it is?? And finally Trump gets raided by the FBI. What does this mean for all the little Trumpers and the army of the GOP? Will Trump end up like Al Capone and go to jail over something as stupid as document destruction? Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List Review Great White Station Fire | 01:11:35 | |
We ask the big question: Can I spell Erik's name right? Growing up fast at such a young age has made us some what intimidating towards other people out in public. The 70's and more. A documentary review of America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List. Great White Band and The Station Nightclub Fire. We discuss who was at fault - Jack Russell? In the 90's Willow Wisp almost caused our own fire at The Whiskey a Go Go with Fire Breathing. Mario Maglieri's Granddaughter kicked us off stage but not without a fight. Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy is reviewed as well. Is Kanye West a genius or just plain bonkers? And finally the War Pigs are flying among us as we determine how much time we have left before WWIII takes out the world. Russia vs. Ukraine. Has Vladimire Putin lost his marbles? While Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a true hero to his country. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 17 May 2022 | Erik got Hacked! Behemoth Ov My Herculean Exile Randy Rhoads and Black Heroin Gallery | 01:20:07 | |
For the first time Erik speaks publicly about being hacked on Instagram. Now he is a bitcoin investor. And Loving it. The Gen X Brothers do a blind reaction to the New Music Video from Behemoth – Ov My Herculean Exile – Where is the band? No New Look? Is Behemoth true Black Metal or Extreme Metal Music? Feast of Bats the new Music CD by Black Heroin Gallery is reviewed. Songs played: "His Beautiful Darkness" and "The Boy Who Married The Spider-Face Girl" Glenn and Erik also discuss the highly anticipated Randy Rhoads documentary: "Relections of a Guitar Icon". Who was the better guitar player? Randy Rhoads or Eddie Van Halen? All this and more on the Gen X Bros. Podcast Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | Crazy Goth Girls back in the 90's and Helter Skelter vs Bar Sinister, are they the same? | 01:16:12 | |
Are vinyl records making a come back for the younger generation? Or will they stay a nostalgic relic for the boomers? Deadpool 3 - Wolverine or should he stay dead? Jeffrey Dalmer on Netflix update and the woke community that follows. Jamie13Horror is mentioned. Also the new American Horror Story Season 11. Is Evan Peters returning? We compare the original goth club Helter Skelter to the sell outs Bar Sinister from the 90's which leads us to crazy goth girls and how we are attracted to them or they are attracted to us. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | Ghost vs. Iron Maiden in the Ultimate Showdown Between two Great Metal Bands | 01:19:20 | |
The Gen X Brothers break down two of Erik’s all time favorite bands – Iron Maiden and Ghost. Who will be victorious? Tobias Forge or Bruce Dickerson? Can there be anymore KISS Drama?? Hell yeah there can! Erik gives us an update with all that goes on in the battle for Middle Earth when Roy Damm and the Gooch finally shut down KISS Army’s Revenge YouTube Channel out of spite. The brothers also talk about the upcoming Documentary for Sweet Poison – Out October 1st. A glorious 80’s Metal Band that is reliving the past in good spirits. Don’t forget to go out and get Ozzy Osbourne's new Album with Patient Number 9. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | John Cena in Peacemaker on HBO Max Review | 01:04:55 | |
Reddit brings up old childhood memories. How old when we saw our first Porno? I think our Grandma was a Slut! We review Peacemaker starring John Cena on HBO Max. Will Russia and China Team up to destroy NATO and cause WWIII? A black kid and a white kid get into a fight at the mall. Which one ends up in hand cuffs? No, that's not the beginning of a joke. That's reality. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Metallica vs. Megadeth The Ultimate Showdown Who do you Choose? | 01:15:49 | |
The Gen X Brothers explore the ultimate challenge. Picking the greatest metal band of all time: Metallica or Megadeth. Who would you choose? Who is the better band? From Megadeth we look at "Countdown to Extinction", "Rust in Peace" and Peace Sells... But who's buying". From Metallica we look at "And Justice for all", "Ride the Lightning" and "Master of Puppets". Heavy Metal to the Max! Also in the news - What are the chances of getting Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert in a no holds barred Mud Wrestling Match? Beer, Bikinis and a mud pit. It just seems right! Horns Up and Peace Out! Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Interview w/ Malina Moye #1 Billboard Charting Blues Artist - "Bad As I Want To Be" Singer / Songwriter / Left Handed Guitarist | 01:21:05 | |
Gen X Brothers Interview one of the best Left Handed Guitarists in the Blues / Rock Genre. Malina Moye talks inspiration empowerment and making it in Hollywood with nothing but $20 in her pocket. International, award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist Malina Moye has created a unique brand and her own musical lane. “She’ll usher in a revival of Funk, Rock, and R&B back into mainstream music,” states Billboard Magazine, and Afropunk reveres Malina “as one of the best guitarists in the land.” Malina has a signature set of strings that are available worldwide, and her last album "Bad As I Wanna be" reached number 1 on the Billboard Blues chart for 2 weeks straight. Moye is also in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame exhibit "Here and now" along with Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Janelle Monae, Sia, Drive By truckers and more. www.malinamoye.com Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | Pam and Tommy on Hulu Review also TikTok Karen and Sex in the 90's | 01:13:39 | |
We got our first TikTok Karen battling it out for Freedom of Speech. We discuss the new TV Series "Pam and Tommy" on Hulu. Relating to Tommy Lee we talk about our own experiences playing in a Band in Hollywood during the 90's. Sex in the 90's without the Me Too movement and stealing garbage cans to smash on stage! Don't miss a beat and follow the show for more episodes. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Deep Dive into Dave Chappell on SNL, Free Guitar? | 01:11:16 | |
Erik and Glenn express their true trailer park roots and explore what could or could not have been with their musical careers. They talk about Dave Chappell's appearance on Saturday Night Live and what the real effects are on the Jewish Community. Was Dave just being funny or did he scratch the surface of something deeper. How would you like your very own free Fender Guitar? It comes with an amp and accessories. Listen and find out how! Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | Dio: Dreamers Never Die Review, Sky Pig Jude Croxford Inverview and Sweet Poison Doc. | 01:17:59 | |
The brothers got a chance to watch in theaters the Ronnie James Dio Documentary - Dio: Dreamers Never Die with Jack Black, Eddie Trunk and Sebastian Bach. Find out all about the wonderful life of Dio before it comes out on digital and streaming. A full review is given. Jude Croxford, the Bass Player for Sky Pig, talks with the Gen X Bros. about their up coming new release - It Thrives in Darkness. A well crafted masterpiece of down and dirty sludge metal that will make you tremble in despair. Their new release will be available on vinyl at https://skypigband.bandcamp.com/ you can also hear them on Spotify. Finally Erik and Glenn talk about the new Sweet Poison Documentary and how growing up in Atwater around such great talent changed their lives. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 05 Apr 2022 | Taylor Hawkins, Chris Rock, Will Smith - Mass Shooters vs. Serial Killers and Cassettes or Vinyl? | 01:24:49 | |
A sad sad loss from the Foo Fighters. Taylor Hawkins death and drug use is discussed in depth and relatable to Erik, who has battled his own demons in the past. The Slap Heard Around the World! The Brothers question the Oscars and the Chris Rock Will Smith relationship. Did Chris Rock know Jada Picket Smith had Alopecia. Does it matter? Why has there been a shift from Serial Killers to Mass Shooters? Is America getting lazier? or more stupid? Erik and Glenn talk about why there haven't been any high celebrity Serial Killers in the News in recent years. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Peppermint Creeps Billy Blade Interview and The Unfortunate Tragedy of Traci Michaelz | 01:57:26 | |
The Gen X Brothers have a long talk with the Bass Player of Peppermint Creeps – Billy Blade. They discuss the long awaited reunion in December and the very tragic and unfortunate passing a the Great Traci Michaelz. Its been over 14 years since his death but still very hard to believe that such a talented drummer and friend to all is no longer with us. Billy also talks about all the bands he's played in and his extensive collection including the night Bruce Kulick from KISS was shot in front of the Rainbow Bar and Grill on Sunset Blvd. and he was able to obtain something very strange… Glenn and Erik also talk about Horror Movies for Halloween, including Terrifier 2 with Elliot Fullam from Little Punk People. Intro Music by Peppermint Creeps: Just Another Day and Heartbleed. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Miracle Spring Water Scam Alert! Sandman & The Munsters Trailer Release and Jan. 6th Hearings | 01:20:23 | |
On todays episode Erik talks about his upcoming appearance on "The New Tales of The Mysterious Traveler" - Ep 07 The Devil and Diamond Dog Diggenz The Gen X Brothers take a look at new trailers from upcoming shows - The Sandman on Netflix and The Munsters from Rob Zombie. Will they be what they promise to be? They will discuss. Glenn finally gets his very own packet of Miracle Spring Water from Peter Popoff and Jesus Christ himself. Is it worth the hype? Is it a scam? You'll find out right here on the Gen X Bros. Podcast. They also discuss Gene Simmons from Kiss, his makeup battle with King Diamond and the January 6th hearings. Will it finally put Donald Trump in Jail? Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | Chris Wilson of The Mistakes for Autism Awareness and Hollywood Punk Glam Music from the 90's | 01:29:39 | |
We take a moment to talk with Chris Wilson from The Mistakes about the old days in Hollywood, California. The 90's had some of the best Punk Glam Warehouse Parties of all time. Chris also discusses the organizations he supports for Autism, since April is Autism Awareness Month. Erik makes the mistake of ranting on the wrong tweet to the Grammys. Doja Cat fans were not happy with him! The Gen X Brothers wonder why the Grammys don't represent metal music like they use to. No honorable mention of Slipknots' Joey Jordison Chris also takes us back to the good old days with stories about: Marilyn Manson, Revolution Hazy, Rock Stars Kill, The Zeros, Alley Cat Scratch, Queeny Blast Pop, Foxy Roxx, The Unflushables, and more. Chris Wilson Bass Player and founding member of the L.A. punk/glam band The Mistakes. After I moved back to FL, my dad (Paul Wilson) started focusing on his music again. He had a bunch of songs and asked me to play bass. Paul Wilson & Friends became the new band and often included my nephew. I also founded a nonprofit called We Rock for Autism that I ran for a few years and I also helped a buddy who put a cookbook together to support autism. Kenny from Nova Rex and I got recipes from a variety of rock stars and put them together for Rockin' Recipes for Autism. I linked up again with Revolution Hazy singer, Kelly Page was in a band with his nephew Kyle, and after hearing the songs, I invited myself to play bass. We played together for a few years in a band called Fairly Amazing. Kelly and Kyle are still at it, but I just focus my time on work and family now. I am currently booking one last show. This show is in honor of my dad who is battling cancer right now. Chris's Website Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | Ozzy Osbourne vs. Vince Neil? KISS, Crime, Politics and The Queen – Like anyone cares | 01:05:50 | |
We answer the age old question?? How is it that Ozzy Osbourne after all of his medical complications and struggles in life can still sound better than Vince Neil in a Live show! The Gen X Brothers also discuss Crime, Politics and the Queen. There is still some lingering KISS news from Erik. Its all about the KISS Cruise and Sam Loomis, Roy Damm and the Gooch. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | I Was Arrested at Sears (Falsely) Also, Go Vote! Politics Run Rampant | 01:24:11 | |
Politics, Politics, Politics! Its voting day! Make sure you go out an vote for your favorite candidate like picking Americas next top model. Erik and Glenn take an extensive dive into the political world. Democrats, Republicans and Gun Rights! Where do you stand? Then Glenn tells the story of when he was falsely arrested and profiled by the Security Guards at Sears. Did he make it out? Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | London Suede: The Blue Hour vs. Christian Death: Catastrophe Ballet | 01:18:45 | |
Erik relives some good old times back in the 80's when Cow Tipping was actually considered fun. The Gen X Brothers both recount some times when mischief was easy to get away with. Today Erik and Glenn go head to head with their One Shot Record Showdown! Find out which album is better. The London Suede with The Blue Hour or Christian Death with Catastrophe Ballet. See which one ends up with the best rating. You can now join in the fun each week by watching the live stream on YouTube. Every Friday at 5PM PST. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | Sam Loomis, Curt Gooch and Roy Damm Oh My! KISS Bootleg Saga Continues. Sandman too Woke? | 01:16:24 | |
Gen X Brothers start with Climate Change that Quickly turns towards Shakira and her tax evasion of Spain. Then all eyes or ears are on the mighty KISS Bootleg Saga. With Sam Loomis nowhere to be found will Erik save the day with his Facebook Group - "KISS Army Revenge". Or will Roy Damm and his team of fake lawyers come to Curt Gooch's rescue by shutting down the Largest KISS Facebook group on the internet with more than 86 people!!! Wow! How will it all end? Glenn and Erik both discuss the new Netflix Series Sandman. Is it too Woke? Was the casting of Death justified? All this and more on the Gen X Bros. Podcast Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | Myrkur vs. Al Di Meola Album Showdown - Ambient against Fusion! | 01:14:43 | |
This week the Brothers pit their favorite all time albums against each other. Who will be victorious? Featuring Al Di Meola's "Elegant Gypsy" against Myrkur's "Mareridt". Erik and Glenn break down the songs giving their overall opinion about each album. Then they rate them based on a score of 1-10. In news the Gen X Bros. talk about the mass shooting at Club Q and Walmart. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | Corey Feldman Comeback King Premier Video Breakdown FT Curtis Young | 01:12:00 | |
The greatest comeback since Michael Jackson. He has risen from the dead to bring us a spectacular piece of music - Corey Feldman releases his greatest Music Video of all time. The Comeback King featuring Curtis Young. We tear this crap apart! And we mention the time we met Corey Feldman in Hollywood. Or the time he ignored us. We also discuss the best source for music back in the 80's and it wasn't MTV. It was Columbia House Music - 12 tapes for 1 penny. The final season of Ozarks is upon us. Our greatest trailer park love is Ruth. Her amazing acting skills and emotional damage. We can't end any show without talking about Ukraine. Russia is getting closer to defeating the country, will anyone help? Will it be Sean Penn? Ukraine Grandmas elite fighting style. What will Putin do if he looses? Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | Erik’s Music List of Top 20 Albums of 2022 Metal, Goth, Black Metal, Rock and more | 01:45:44 | |
You’ve waited all year for this and its finally here. Find out what music Erik picks for his top 20 albums of 2022. Just a few of the contenders are Ozzy Osbourne, Voivod, Loudness, Stryper, Queensryche and more! The Gen X Brothers break them all down album by album to see which one reigns supreme over 2022. Also some very elite Honorable Mentions. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Interview: Juan Blak of Blak Sunday Also Sam Loomis is BACK in KISS Army’s Revenge | 01:31:15 | |
As shopping season gets underway we compare the average Halloween Shopper to the Evil Relentless Holiday Shopper. Juan Blak from Blak Sunday gives us insight into his new solo album and the bands position on the music industry in today's modern world. The all knowing Sam Loomis is back from the dead. With the looming threat of exposure, Sam was bullied into releasing more footage from the KISS Archives. Find out the full story that only Erik has! The brothers also discuss more political news as the Red Wave for Republicans fail. Who is to blame and will Trump get back on top after loosing so much? Opening Music: Juan Blak and Blak Sunday - Another Night / Lonely Corpse. Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | Cobra Spell The Midnight Hour, Metal Lords on Netflix, Santa Cruz vs. Eddie Trunk and Sweet Poison back in the 80's | 01:18:12 | |
Glenn mourns the death of Gilbert Gottfried by making fun of Erik The brothers do a full Movie Review of Metal Lords on Netflix that takes them back to their childhood. The child music dreams that started with one local band - Sweet Poison from Atwater, California. With new music from Cobra Spell, Erik and Glenn do a blind reaction to their music video "The Midnight Hour". Its a full 80's metal music extravaganza! Finally the brothers react to the lip singing monstrosity that is Santa Cruz and the battle between the band and Eddie Trunk. Will their career go the way of Ashlee Simpson? Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | KISS vs. Sam Loomis, The Munsters Movie Trailer, Pantera and James Webb Space Telescope | 01:23:37 | |
Is there alien life beyond the heavens? Will the James Webb Space Telescope have the answers? The Gen X Brothers discuss this very thing. Erik gets horrifying news! The Sam Loomis YouTube Channel is shut down! How will life exist without new KISS footage from the past? What is more terrifying than KISS? The new full Munsters Movie Trailer. Good or bad? Glenn and Erik talk about how it can go either way. Will the beef metal heads reunite to pound their way into oblivion in the ultimate mosh pit over the gathering of a Pantera reunion? And all things lead back to Donald Trump in our latest discussion on the fall of the American People. Join us with this and more on the Gen X Bros. Podcast Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | Interview: Foxy Roxx 90’s Glam Band Also New Metallica Song and Ye is on Alex Jones | 01:53:04 | |
The Gen X Brothers talk with Hollywood 90's Glam Band Foxy Roxx about their humble past to their charging resurgence. They will also be playing a show with Peppermint Creeps on Dec 17th 2022 at the Whisky A Go Go. We talk about the old times and how shows like Peacemaker on HBO are bringing back the Glam Scene with bands like Pretty Boy Floyd featured in their soundtrack. Erik and Glenn celebrate their 40th show by discussing the disaster that is "Ye" or Kanye West. The only man that could make Alex Jones feel uncomfortable. The brothers also review the New Metallica Song - Lux Æternal And Erik talks about his experience watching Steve Vai live in concert. Intro Music by Foxy Roxx: Hangin' Out and Mixed Up World Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | Halloween Special Terrifier 2 & Barbarian Review, Also Kanye West, Politics and Musk | 01:25:32 | |
Happy Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! The Gen X Brothers review two great horror movies. Terrifier 2 (still in theaters) and Barbarian on HBO Max. It seems like horror is finally starting to get good again. Erik and Glenn also talk about Kanye West and his mental condition. The reality of Quinten Tarantino and Jamie Foxx actually ripping Ye off with Django Unchained. What does his meltdown mean? Politics are discussed after Nancy Pelosi's Husband is Hammered down in his own home by a Right Wing Nut Job. And finally, will Elon Musk be changing Twitter? Will it become a running ad for Crypto and Doge Coin? Mentioned in this episode: Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com Edge of Life Designs www.edgeoflifedesigns.com | |||