GenX Crossing

By Leslie

Ever wonder what it was really like back then, beyond the sips from garden hoses and the glow of neon? Forget the big hair and leg warmers for a moment. How many genuine tales have y

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

GenX Crossing episodes:

August 01, 2026 Episode 4: The B.I.B.L.E. Continued more...
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I love the smell of vinyl burning on a Saturday afternoon....
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15min
June 24, 2026 Episode 3: The B.I.B.L.E., Continued
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More about biblical indoctrination! YAY!
Sound effects courtesy of FreeSound.org
| Intro music | Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Transition to Episode intro | 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| Cafeteria noise | Cafeteria.mp3 by MariaDelCastillo -- https://freesound.org/s/413700/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
| | Tuning a Roland Oetter acoustic guitar.wav by juskiddink -- https://freesound.org/s/58671/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Sermon/altar call | Mellow Punk Flow by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/767571/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Janelle’s friend accepted christ | AHHHH by random_intruder -- https://freesound.org/s/392172/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Christian logic | 703713__zhr__chill-background-music-2.wav
| Sprite and candies | drink with ice.wav by theplax -- https://freesound.org/s/613874/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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17min
May 19, 2026 Episode 2 The B.I.B.L.E, yes that's the book for me
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In this episode, I talk about a few more tools of indoctrination - including the beginning of the dogma of bible training.
Sound provided courtesy of Freesound.org
| Intro and outro: Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| Organ.WAV by Malinby -- https://freesound.org/s/441375/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Old Shopping Mall Music by humanoide9000 -- https://freesound.org/s/788358/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Childrens' classroom by abcopen -- https://freesound.org/s/166207/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0
| Church organ music by FK_Prod -- https://freesound.org/s/190468/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| Chill background music #2.wav by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/703713/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| | Diisco 70's - Cinematic Disco Retro Music.wav by szegvari -- https://freesound.org/s/595384/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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21min
May 05, 2026 Season 2, Episode 1: Intro to New Season
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In this episode I'll be starting a new season and a new series: All about being raised in a super religious home and how that impacted me as a GenXer.
Sound Attributions (Courtesy of Freesound.org)
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| Tada! by Yoshicakes77 -- https://freesound.org/s/850021/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| [cinematic background music][107 bpm] by Seth_Makes_Sounds -- https://freesound.org/s/814843/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| 70s intro.mp3 by klausmogensen74 -- https://freesound.org/s/334011/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Fun & Lively Game Soundtrack by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/766586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Mellow Punk Flow by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/767571/ -- License
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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21min
November 22, 2025 Episode 9: A Childhood Nobody
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Growing up, I often felt invisible—unseen and unheard. In this episode, "A Childhood Nobody," I open up about my own journey through the quiet corners and overlooked moments of my early years. Join me as I reflect on what it means to navigate childhood in the shadows, and how I found strength and resilience along the way.
Sound provided courtesy of the following artists via FreeSound.org
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| Talk Show Background Music 01.wav by LilMati -- https://freesound.org/s/657754/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Diisco 70's - Cinematic Disco Retro Music.wav by szegvari -- https://freesound.org/s/595384/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Fun & Lively Game Soundtrack by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/766586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Synth Texture 3 by nomiqbomi -- https://freesound.org/s/578802/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| chill background music #2.wav by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/703713/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Quiet Night by ZhuFengQue -- https://freesound.org/s/795418/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
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22min
October 23, 2025 Episode 8: Child Psychologist
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I wanted to be a child psychologist in 1978. Hear why!
Sound credits:
All Sound provided courtesy of contributors to FreeSound.org. Thank you!
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| Central Texas Spring Morning Suburbs.wav by DynamicAlgorhythm -- https://freesound.org/s/519571/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Rubber ball bouncing.mp3 by SomeoneCool15 -- https://freesound.org/s/423778/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Shovel_hitting_hard_dirt_1.wav by Glen_Dorner -- https://freesound.org/s/654112/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| chill background music #2.wav by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/703713/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Sad piano music by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/688767/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| closing two car doors.wav by phenoxyethanol -- https://freesound.org/s/349048/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| 1982 Z28-Reverse Up001.wav by weebrian -- https://freesound.org/s/16691/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0
| Ambient Street Traffic Dublin.wav by 2hear -- https://freesound.org/s/469313/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
| Satie - Gymnopedie No.1 by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/746982/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
| Quiet Night by ZhuFengQue -- https://freesound.org/s/795418/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| sad song.mp3 by cheesepuff -- https://freesound.org/s/110216/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
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| "Faded Expressions" music for your project by theoctopus559 -- https://freesound.org/s/630530/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Sad Guitar Piano Music by Migfus20 -- https://freesound.org/s/559835/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
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31min
September 26, 2025 Episode 7: Free to be, you and me (and also, it's your turn to do the dishes)
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We learned to be responsible at a pretty early age in the 1970s! Check it out!
Music provided courtesy of Freesound.org
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| Fun & Lively Game Soundtrack by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/766586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Synth Texture 3 by nomiqbomi -- https://freesound.org/s/578802/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Fun & Lively Game Soundtrack by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/766586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| bouncy 1980s song snippet - miami bassline by Johnmode -- https://freesound.org/s/822416/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Fun & Lively Game Soundtrack by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/766586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
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22min
September 13, 2025 Episode 6: The Hustle Chronicles, Part 3
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Part 3 of working in the 1980s!
Sound provided courtesy of Freesound.org
Intro music:
Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 AND 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
Background music for Vector Marketing segment:
Mellow Punk Flow by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/767571/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
bouncy 1980s song snippet - miami bassline by Johnmode -- https://freesound.org/s/822416/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Fun & Lively Game Soundtrack by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/766586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Outro music:
Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 AND 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
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20min
September 10, 2025 Episode 5: The Hustle Chronicles part 2
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Working in the 80s, part 2!
Sound provided courtesy of Freesound.org
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| bouncy 1980s song snippet - miami bassline by Johnmode -- https://freesound.org/s/822416/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Fun & Lively Game Soundtrack by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/766586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Little Interlude by Seelengold -- https://freesound.org/s/685042/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
| Metal Gate by Czarcazas -- https://freesound.org/s/330793/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| Fun & Lively Game Soundtrack by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/766586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| chill background music #2.wav by ZHRØ -- https://freesound.org/s/703713/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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27min
September 04, 2025 Episode 4: The Hustle Chronicles, Part 1
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What were first jobs like in the 1980s? Listen to find out!
Sound attributions:
| Chase Through Time (30s) by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/754408/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| 80's riff.wav by EchoCinematics -- https://freesound.org/s/392465/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| bouncy 1980s song snippet - miami bassline by Johnmode -- https://freesound.org/s/822416/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Mexican Mariachis playing 'las mañanitas' on the square Garibaldi in Mexico City by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/219317/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Beautiful calming audio logo (artxmpl-al-01) by artxmp1 -- https://freesound.org/s/660540/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| footsteps inside medium sized store.wav by WaveAdventurer -- https://freesound.org/s/199730/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
| Fun & Lively Game Soundtrack by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/766586/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Mexican Restaurant Ambience by Ev-Dawg -- https://freesound.org/s/346772/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
| Mexican Mariachis playing 'las mañanitas' on the square Garibaldi in Mexico City by felix.blume -- https://freesound.org/s/219317/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Crowd Walla, Children's Theater by Kinoton -- https://freesound.org/s/387414/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| scray reverse piano with clock ticking.wav by switchitup01 -- https://freesound.org/s/556372/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
| Mellow Punk Flow by LolaMoore -- https://freesound.org/s/767571/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
| Tuning a Roland Oetter acoustic guitar.wav by juskiddink -- https://freesound.org/s/58671/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
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| sad electric guitar loop for background music by Garuda1982 -- https://freesound.org/s/706196/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
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29min

FAQs about GenX Crossing:

How many episodes does GenX Crossing have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.