Remember the smell of deep-fryer oil, the struggle of a predawn paper route, or the "glamour" of 80s mall retail for $3.35 an hour? We’re punching the clock and taking a trip down memory lane to the grit and glory of our very first paychecks!In this episode of Gen X Unfiltered, we are joined by special guest collaborators Chad and Cristina from the Retro Nostalgia Podcast for a deep dive into the ultimate Gen X rite of passage. In "Minimum Wage, Maximum Memories," we recount the legendary (and often hilarious) first jobs of the 80s and 90s. From surviving high-pressure food service to navigating the workplace before cell phones, we explore how these formative roles shaped our generation. Whether you were a video store clerk, a lifeguard, or a mall rat behind a counter, this episode is packed with the **80s and 90s nostalgia** you’ve been looking for. Grab your name tag and join the conversation as we discuss why those minimum wage roles left us with such maximum memories.Follow Gen X UnfilteredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/genxunfiltered/Twitter (X) https://twitter.com/genx_unfilteredTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genxunfiltered

Dust off the dice and get ready for a trip down memory lane! Before the era of smartphones and social media, Gen X ruled the living room floor with some of the most iconic and frustratingly fun board games ever created.

In this video, we’re diving deep into the nostalgic world of **Gen X board games** to count down the absolute greatest titles from the 1970s and 1980s. From the high-stakes property wars of **Monopoly** and the real challenges of **Life** to the tactile chaos of **Trouble** and **Operation**, these weren't just pastimes—they were the original social networks.

We’ll explore why **Generation X** was so obsessed with these **classic board games** and how they shaped our childhoods during the golden age of **family game night**. Whether it was the intellectual bragging rights of **Trivial Pursuit** or the suspenseful mystery of **Clue**, these **retro board games** offered a unique brand of competitive fun that defined a generation.

What was your go-to game on a rainy Saturday afternoon? Let us know in the comments below!

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Take a trip back to the era of mixtapes and major headlines as we revisit the events that shaped a generation! In this episode of **Gen X Unfiltered**, Steve, Kelly, and Eric launch our brand-new monthly series: **"The Moments That Made Us."**Join us as we travel back to **April 1989** to reminisce about the biggest pop culture milestones, news stories, and iconic moments that defined the month. From the songs that topped the charts to the global events that shifted our perspectives, we’re breaking down why 1989 was such a pivotal year for Gen X. Whether you’re here for the pure nostalgia or a deep dive into **pop culture history**, this episode is packed with personal stories, laughs, and unfiltered discussion about the experiences that stayed with us.Every month, we’ll be looking back at the years that made us who we are today. Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s get nostalgic!