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What did it really mean to grow up in a world without Google, GPS, or the dopamine hit of a “like” button? In this episode of Gen X Resistance, Paul Stevens takes listeners on a trip back to when independence wasn’t an app, self-reliance wasn’t optional, and problem-solving didn’t require an algorithm.

This isn’t just nostalgia—it’s about remembering what gets lost when convenience replaces competence, and why choosing the harder road sometimes makes you stronger.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Finding Information — From card catalogs and encyclopedias to today’s instant (but shallow) Google searches.
  
  
  
• Navigation — How a Rand McNally atlas and grit got Paul and his brother across the country without GPS.
  
  
  
• Social Validation — What friendship and connection looked like before metrics, likes, and shares defined value.
  
  
  
• Communication — Answering machines, being unreachable, and reclaiming the right to be offline.
  
  
  
• Entertainment — From Thursday-night TV events and full albums to the endless buffet of streaming.
  
  
  
• Food & Shopping — Cooking, takeout, and walking into a store versus living on delivery apps.
  
  
  
• Memory — When birthdays, phone numbers, and addresses actually lived in your head.
  
  
  
• Problem-Solving — Replacing a truck transmission without YouTube tutorials and the lessons that stuck.
  
  
  
• Coping with Life — Dealing with stress before hashtags and memes turned “self-care” into a slogan.
  
  
  
• Buying Stuff — Why trusting your judgment used to be enough.
  
  
  

Paul makes the case that Gen X might be the last generation that had to figure things out without outsourcing every thought to a device. Resistance isn’t about living in the past—it’s about choosing independence in a world that increasingly pushes dependency.

Listen, if you’ve ever wondered:

• What did we gain from technology—and what did we lose?
  
  
  
• Are convenience and dependence the same thing?
  
  
  
• How do we pass real-world resilience to the next generation?
  
  
  

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his week on Gen X Resistance, host Paul Stevens takes a heartfelt look back at the life and legacy of Hulk Hogan — the man who turned wrestling into a cultural phenomenon.

From the moment Hogan dropped that atomic leg drop on The Iron Sheik in 1984 to create Hulkamania, to his shocking heel turn as Hollywood Hogan and leader of the nWo, we walk through every major milestone of his career.

Paul shares personal stories of being 10 years old in 1985, flexing in the mirror, ripping up old T-shirts, and living by Hogan’s commandments: say your prayers, train hard, and eat your vitamins.

This episode isn’t just about wrestling — it’s about what Hulk Hogan meant to an entire generation. How his matches mirrored real-life events like the Iran crisis and the Gulf War. How he transformed from the ultimate American hero to one of wrestling’s greatest villains. And how, decades later, losing him feels like losing a piece of our childhood.

Whether you were a lifelong wrestling fan or just someone who grew up knowing the name Hulk Hogan, this tribute is for you.

💥 In This Episode:

• The birth of Hulkamania and Hogan’s victory over The Iron Sheik (1984)
• WrestleMania I and how Hogan made wrestling mainstream (1985)
• The Mega Powers, The Ultimate Warrior, and cracks in the red-and-yellow image
• The nWo heel turn that changed wrestling forever (1996)
• Hogan’s comeback, his match with The Rock at WrestleMania X8, and his Hall of Fame induction
• Why Hulk Hogan’s story isn’t just wrestling history — it’s Gen X history

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🎧 Episode Description (for podcast apps & SEO):
In this episode of Gen X Resistance, Paul Stevens takes off the nostalgia goggles to deliver a fresh, no-fanboy-tinted review of Superman (2025). Is James Gunn’s vision a bold new beginning for the DCU—or just another caped cash grab? From deep fakes and disinformation to Krypto the Superdog and a standout Lex Luthor, Paul breaks it all down through a Gen X lens. Tune in for honest insights, cultural context, and why this Superman might actually be what the world needs right now.

📌 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 🧠 The Critical Temperature
  IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic scores—how audiences and critics are reacting, and why they don’t always see eye to eye.
• 🎬 Meet the New Superman Crew
  A quick look at the cast and director James Gunn’s fresh take on the DCU—with a few surprising character additions (hello, Guy Gardner's bowl cut).
• 🔍 The Plot (Light Spoilers)
  A morally complex story involving a mysterious Kryptonian video, government fear-mongering, and ambiguous tech threats. Is it a deep fake… or something darker?
• ✅ The Good:
  • Corenswet brings sincerity
  • Lois Lane is sharp and credible
  • Lex Luthor steals the show
  • Relevant themes like disinformation & media trust
  • A flying super dog that somehow works
• ❌ The Bad:
  • A bloated second act
  • Side heroes underused
  • Ma & Pa Kent... too country, even for me
• 🎨 Style & Score:
  A visual mix of retro comic book flair and modern color—plus subtle nods to the classic John Williams theme.
• 🧓 A Gen X Perspective:
  Why Superman as an awkward, sincere outsider resonates with those of us who grew up in an analog world now ruled by algorithms.
• 🗣️ Critics vs. Audience:
  Why the movie’s deeper value might not be showing up on the critic checklist—and why that matters less than you think.
• 📼 Final Rating: “Dude! (But in a Good Way)” – 4/5
  Paul uses the Gen X Resistance Scale to rate the movie. It’s not perfect—but it’s got heart, punch, and purpose.

🧬 Gen X Resistance Movie Rating Scale:

• 🛑 Lame (1/5): Total garbage. Embarrassing.
• 🙄 As If! (2/5): Tried to be cool. Tripped on your parachute pants.
• 📀 Rental Worthy (3/5): Decent Friday night filler.
• 🎧 Dude! (4/5): Rewatchable. Solid story. Memorable lines.
• 🤘 TOTALLY RAD! (5/5): Instant classic. Deserves its own lunchbox.