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Latchkey Logic - Generation X
All things Gen X - Hosts Bamba and K.J. Their take on Latchkey Logic and all things Gen X.
Episodes
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Halloween Episode #61 - The Latchkey Witching Hour
Latchkey Logic: The Latchkey Witching Hour — Trick or Trauma! 👻 Things that go bump in the night...Midwest style! This week, KJ and Bamba turn back the clock…
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Episode #60 - Living on a Prayer in 1986!
Big hair, bigger shoulder pads, and a whole lot of rock ’n’ roll! We're heading back to 1986, when Bon Jovi ruled the airwaves, Top Gun took our breath away…
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Episode #59 - 1985 - We Built this Mixed Tape!
The year was 1985. Bamba was rocking the 5th grade - KJ was a freshman in high school, navigating big hair, questionable fashion choices, and the greatest…
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Episode #58 - Our clothes are cool again
ESPRIT, Body Glove, Hang Ten, BUM...it's all coming back and we Gen-X-ers couldn't be happier!
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Episode #57-1984! Bikes, Boomboxes & Bad Decisions
The year was 1984. Bamba is 10. KJ is 14. It's the year of bikes, boomboxes and bad decisions! And the music was INSANE in 1984...mixed tapes rule, people.
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Episode #56- "Dear Diary...It's 1984."
We are stepping back to 1984-quite literally. Reading from a journal that KJ & all her classmates wrote in - it's a day in the life of a classroom in 1984!
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Episode #55 - 1983 Called...We Never Hung Up.
And we never WILL hang up on 1983; it was an awesome year! Jamming to Toto's Africa, ripping sweatshirts like Flashdance-Good times. Bamba is 9 years old in…
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Episode #54 - We had a clue in 1982!
Bamba & KJ are catching up & unlocking the mysteries of the year 1982; KJ was in 7th grade and Bamba was still in elementary school, but things are rocking in…
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Episode #53-Record Store Day Recap & 1981!
Grody! Rad! Gnarly! Bamba and KJ recap the nat'l holiday of "Record Store Day", as well as compare notes on the year of 1981.
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Episode #52-Rock & Roll HOF and 1980 recalls
The 2026 Rock & Roll HOF list is out, and Gen X has spoken! Bamba and KJ break down the list, as well as doing a 1980 recall!
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Episode #51-Doing Fine in 1979
Gen X-ers are coming on strong in 1979! Bamba is entering Kindergarten & KJ is rocking 4th grade. We celebrate 1979 in all it's glory.
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Episode #50 - 1978 so Sit on it!
The year was 1978 & all was well, our people! Bamba & KJ are trucking through 1978 via Gen X convoy. Whether you were at a roller rink or at home watching…
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Episode #49 - 1977 Time Capsule
1977! What a year for Gen X-ers...we may have been kids, but there was a lot going on in pop culture, music, tech, TV, and most of all music! Bamba and KJ…
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Episode #48-We Crave Simpler Times
We didn't start the fire...but man, sometimes it feels like it! Bamba & KJ re-unite & discuss trading the phone for a record player, library card, landline & a…
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For the Love of the Catalog-Gen X!
We all waited for it...that Sears or JC Penney or Montgomery Ward catalog to come in the mail during the holidays! Grab a marker, smell that full color catalog…
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Episode #46-Post Turkey Day & Pre Holidays
The holidays and mother nature slowed us down a few weeks, but we're back at it & better than ever! Bamba and KJ catch up from Turkey Day & are prepping for…
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Episode #45-Generation "Stares"
There is such a thing as a "Gen Z" stare, and Bamba and KJ discuss and break down the Gen Z stare, as compared to the Gen X stare. Also a quick game of "Never…
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Episode #44-Gen X Halloween-Season of the Gen X Witch!
Creepy Florida lighthouses & Gen X family ghost stories! Bamba and KJ (along with guest, Gen Z son-Hayden) share their spookiest stories in honor of their…
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Episode #43- Gen X Mixed Emotions
The Gen X world is a changing! We have the bad: MTV news & Ace/Kiss news...but it's also still the Halloween season and Bamba and KJ are still happy about…
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Episode #42- Haunted Places & Gen X urban legends
Haunted asylums, freaky bathrooms & spooky cemeteries...Bamba and KJ are kicking off October by traveling down a dark and creepy memory lane!…
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Episode #41-Gen X & Job Hugging
Bamba and KJ catch up with favorite podcast guest, Dr. Mia Mulrennan, Gen X author and researcher. We're talking about "job hugging" across all generations…
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Episode #40- Gen X & the Fairs!
Gen X & the Fair! Whether it was riding rides in the Midway (The Zipper) or winning mirrors when you won carnival games...Gen X Fairs were the best! We're…
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Episode #39-Lost Heroes
Theo Huxtable, Hulk Hogan & Ozzy Osbourne walk into a bar that Chuck Mangione is sitting at...We've been losing some of our heroes lately, and Bamba and KJ…
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Episode #38- Gen X Summers!
Bamba & KJ are gearing up for a great Gen X summer, talking pools, summer games, bikes, sun in, summer music...is there anything better, our people?…
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Episode #37-Graduation Generation X Style
It's spring and that means graduation season! Pistol Pete Hermann-Franzen is guest co-hosting with KJ this week, as Bamba got tied up doing cool Gen X things!…
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Episode #36-Gen X & the Perfect Friday
TGIF, Gen X style! Bamba and KJ talk about the "perfect" Friday's back in the 70's and 80's and how they compare to the "perfect" Friday now for Gen X. Have a…
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Episode #35-Gen X & Record Store Day
Bamba and KJ love their vinyl, and are getting ready for the upcoming Record Store Day! (plus, we've made it to the #1 year mark in podcast world-time for the…
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Episode #34 - Rest Easy Val Kilmer + the "Movement" concerts of Gen X
Bamba and KJ remember Gen-X actor Val Kilmer, plus dredge up memories on the movement concerts - Live Aid, Farm Aid, USA for Africa, and more.
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Episode #33 - Latchkey Logic Live, Gen X & The Breakfast Club
Bamba & KJ coming to you LIVE on 3/24, celebrating 40 years of detention with The Breakfast Club. We have guests, trivia & prizes, and lots of beer.
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Episode #32-Gen X & Gen Z & 40 years of The Breakfast Club
Bamba and KJ are gearing up for 3/24 The Breakfast Club event by a "warm up". We're peeling back the onion layers of the film with Gen Z son, Hayden…
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Episode #31 - Free Range Summers Gen X
As Generation X kids, we truly had free range summers. Bamba & KJ are in the mood for summer & discussing warm weather memories as Gen X kids.
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Episode #30, Gen X and State Tournament Time!
Bamba, KJ and producer, Cy, gear up for both state HS hockey tourneys and approaching March Madness basketball. We're sharing Generation X memories about going…
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Episode #29, Gen X, The Season of Love!
Valentine's Day is approaching...and love it or hate it...Love is in the air! Bamba and KJ discuss Valentine's memories, including school carnations, chalky…
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Episode #28, Gen X, Q & A with the Gen Z-ers part II
Bamba and KJ are doing another round of questions from the peanut gallery (aka: Gen Z) regarding all things Generation X - from old phone's to life…
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Episode #27-Gen X, Still Passed Over and Pissed Off Part 2
KJ chats with Generation X researcher and best-selling author, Dr. Mia Mulrennan, who is in-studio! She's researching her 2nd book and we discuss "quiet cool"…
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Episode #26 - Q&A with Gen Z and Generation X
Generation X (aka: Bamba and K.J.) have a Q & A with Gen Z and answer questions such as: how do you feel about the stereotype that Gen X are slackers?
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Episode #25-Gen X & our physical media
8 Tracks, Cassette tapes, Atari, film strips, overhead projectors...the list goes on and on! Bamba and K.J. are discussing Gen X and our love affair with…
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Episode #24-Latchkey Logic-Die Hard IS a Xmas movie!
Tis the season...for Die Hard! Bamba and K.J. look back on their favorite list of recorded Gen X holiday films-all recorded on VHS illegally.
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Episode #23-Latchkey Logic Gen X & our "Beer"
Gen X-We love our music and we LOVE a good party! And back in the 80's/early 90's, that almost always included alcohol. Bamba & KJ discuss the generational…
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Episode #22-Latchky Logic Gen X's productive children
Gen X not only was a feral generation growing up, we were also very productive at making our own money! Jack of all trades, and Bamba and KJ discuss topics…
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Episode #21-Latchkey Logic Gen X & scary Halloween tunes
Happy Halloween! Bamba & KJ both LOVE the spooky season & are discussing "Top 10" most scary music soundtracks.
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Episode #20-Latchkey Logic-Gen X & Halloween Scary Movies
Bamba and K.J. are feeling spooky with guest Jeff Maher; a Chicago-native that has some serious chops in 'all things Halloween'-specifically scary movies -…
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Episode #19-Latchkey Logic-Gen X Candy & Halloween
October is the season for candy & Halloween! Bamba and KJ discuss their Gen X sugary favorites, from candy cigarettes to pixie sticks.
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Episode #18-Latchkey Logic-Passed Over & Pissed Off
Bamba and K.J. talk with global consultant and author, Dr. Mia Mulrennan, on her book "Passed Over and Pissed Off: The Overlooked Leadership Talents of…
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Episode #17-Latchkey Logic "Gen X & dangerous toys"
The vague threat of "hurt & death" for Gen X-ers and our toys! From clackers to lawn darts to Satan's personal playground equipment..we grew up with it all!…
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Episode #15-Latchkey Logic "Gen X run ins with the Law"
Gen X and run-ins with the law! We all have memories...and we all share them on episode #15! Bless law enforcement for putting up with our Gen X asses back in…
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Episode #16-Latchkey Logic "First day of School for Gen X"
It's that time of year...the first day of school! It got Bamba and KJ thinking about the first days of school for the Gen X crew-complete with first day…
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Episode #14 - Latchkey Logic "Talking Gen X senior portraits & Bamba's Metallica concert""
Mullets & big hair! Gen X senior pictures at their best! Plus, bonus, Bamba hit the Twin Cities Metallica concert & gives us concert highlights!
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Episode #13-Latchkey Logic-Gex X'ers first cars
Bamba & KJ discuss their first cars back in the 80's and all that went with it-cassette tapes, radios, cruising main street, and above all else-just making the…
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Episode #12-Latchkey Logic "Sci Fi 80's Movies"
Bamba & KJ LOVE Sci Fi, and highlight some of their fav Sci Fi 80's movies with special guest, Pete Hermann-Franzen (aka: Pistol Pete), award-winning…
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Roller Rinks & Bowling alleys
Gen X LOVED their roller rinks and bowling alleys back in the day! Bamba and KJ reminisce on going to the bathroom with roller skates on, to the food &…
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Episode #10-Latchkey Logic- Twin City Music w/Ryan Phelps
Bamba & KJ chat with guest, Ryan Phelps, broadcaster and member of the media in the Twin Cities, story teller & fellow Gen-Xer. Music is such a HUGE topic for…
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Episode #9-Latchkey Logic "Gen X Summer Jobs"
From newspaper routes to restaurant hosts to walking beans; and making $3 or $5 bucks an hour. Bamba, KJ & producer Cy, talk about their best (and worst) jobs…
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Episode #8-Latchkey Logic-The "Scents" of Gen X
The scents of Gen X! Take a whiff...can you smell it? Drakkar, Love's Baby Soft, Obsession (for guys & gals!), Chloe, Gloria Vanderbilt, Polo (the green…
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Episode #7-Latchkey Logic "Gen X & our Shoes"
Bamba & KJ talk Converse, Doc's, Jelly's and all things Gen X shoes. Special guest, Gen Z-son-Hayden, chimes in and gives his gist on Jordan's & the shoes of…
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Episode #6 - Gen X Fashion
Neon. Acid wash jeans. Holes in your jeans. Leg Warmers. Converse....the list goes on and on...Bamba & KJ talk all things fashion in the 80's and 90's!
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Episode #5-Latchkey Logic "Gen X bands & music"
Generation X had our share of trend-setting and rockin' music! Bamba and KJ discuss being in a high-school band & Gen X music in general. We're joined by…
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Episode #4 - Latchkey Logic "The Glory Days of Malls"
Malls - they were the Gen X's social media of our time! Bamba and KJ discuss all things malls (from the Gen X point of view). That means Orange Julius…
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Show Trailer - Latchkey Logic
What is Latchkey Logic all about? Well...here you go!
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Episode #3 - Latchkey Logic “Prom Season”
It's spring...and that means Prom Season! It has Gen X thinking about prom in the 80's and early 90's...big dresses, even bigger hair, and the best mixed tape…