Dancing With Ourselves: A Totally RAD 80's Podcast

D.W.O

80s kids Jimmy, Eric, Josh, Kane & Jeremy are celebrating the greatest decade of all time! The party includes: A PLETHORA of guests, storytelling, totally RAD events, and much more. Join us on this epic 80s adventure!

  1. #133 Gen X Was a Cover Song - The songs, stories, and scares we thought were originals

    3d ago

    #133 Gen X Was a Cover Song - The songs, stories, and scares we thought were originals

    In this episode of Dancing With Ourselves, the crew dives into one of the most Gen X ideas ever: What if Gen X itself was basically a cover song? We start with the shocking number of classic 80s and 90s songs that were actually covers, remakes, or reinterpretations of earlier tracks. From “Tainted Love” and “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll” to “Red Red Wine,” “Nothing Compares 2 U,” “Torn,” and “I Will Always Love You,” the songs many of us thought were originals were often older material reborn through MTV, cassette culture, radio, soundtracks, synth-pop, reggae, rock, hip-hop, and power-ballad production. Then the conversation widens into full Gen X territory: baby-bust birth years, latchkey life, analog childhood, digital adulthood, and whether Gen X was truly an American thing or part of a larger global culture. Before the internet, rumors still went viral. We just called it “my cousin’s friend said…” This one is about the songs we inherited, the fears we inherited, and the weird Gen X ability to turn all of it into sarcasm, resilience, and questionable coping skills. Featuring the Auditory Ecstasy outro track: “Bog Chirp Baby.” Support the show Follow us on:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!

    1h 40m
  2. #132 — Sonic Booms: Shockwaves, Meteors & Boom Boxes

    Jun 5

    #132 — Sonic Booms: Shockwaves, Meteors & Boom Boxes

    What the boom was that? In this episode of Dancing With Ourselves, the crew dives into the loud, strange, and strangely nostalgic world of sonic booms. We start with recent reports of mysterious boom events in South Carolina and Massachusetts/New England, then use those real-world shockwaves as the launch point for a much bigger Gen-X conversation. What makes a sound feel like a threat? Why does a boom instantly turn a normal day into a neighborhood intelligence operation? How do people decide whether they heard an aircraft, a meteor, an explosion, thunder, military testing, aliens, government nonsense, or just some dude doing something stupid? From there, we expand the idea of “sonic” and “boom” across science, music, culture, technology, media, and memory. We talk shockwaves, meteors, boom boxes, bass drops, 808s, boom bap, Sonic the Hedgehog, Top Gun energy, old-school sound systems, and the way loud sound shaped Gen-X entertainment. This is not just an episode about aircraft and meteors. It is an episode about how sound hits the nervous system before the brain can build the story. Macro Topic: Sonic Booms Episode Theme: Shockwaves, meteors, mystery sounds, Gen-X sound culture, boom boxes, and the cultural meaning of “boom.” Outro Song: “The Low End Knows” by Auditory Ecstasy DWO asks the important question: When something goes BOOM, do we hear science, fear, memory, music, or mystery? #DWO #DancingWithOurselves #GenXPodcast #SonicBooms #Shockwaves #MeteorAirburst #BoomBoxes #80sPodcast #90sNostalgia #PodcastLife #AuditoryEcstasy #TheLowEndKnows #RetroCulture #SoundCulture #BoomBap  Support the show Follow us on:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!

    2h 26m
  3. #131 - Gen X Checks the Receipts: What We Were Taught vs What Actually Happened

    May 29

    #131 - Gen X Checks the Receipts: What We Were Taught vs What Actually Happened

    Gen X grew up with school posters, TV specials, public health warnings, government messaging, and media scares that shaped how we saw the world. The Food Pyramid told us to load up on bread. Pluto was the ninth planet. Y2K was going to crash civilization. Duck-and-cover drills were supposed to help us survive nuclear war. We heard about global cooling, global warming, acid rain, the ozone hole, overpopulation, AIDS, peak oil, and a whole rotating list of “settled truths.” But now we have something we did not have back then: 30+ years of outcomes. In this episode, the DWO crew checks the receipts. We are not asking what we remember. We are asking what the data, outcomes, and historical record actually show. Were we lied to? Were schools just simplifying complex topics for kids? Was the media hyping fear for attention? Were experts working with incomplete data? Were some warnings actually true and successfully handled? The key idea of this episode is simple: Not every wrong thing was a lie — but every wrong thing damaged trust differently. We break down Gen X-era lessons and public narratives into categories like truth, outdated knowledge, simplification, misinformation, propaganda, media sensationalism, advocacy exaggeration, emergency public messaging, and commercial influence. Then we talk through the big examples: the Food Pyramid, climate whiplash, Y2K, overpopulation, ozone, acid rain, Pluto’s demotion, duck-and-cover, AIDS messaging, and the school facts that did not age well. This is not a conspiracy episode, but...it could be. It is a Gen X evidence audit; funny, skeptical, nostalgic, and receipts-first. Core question: What were we taught as truth, what actually happened, and how should Gen X think about trust, experts, media, schools, and authority now? Support the show Follow us on:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!

    2h 12m
  4. #130: Died Twice in Raiders — Pat Roach & the Hidden Henchmen of 80s Movies

    May 22

    #130: Died Twice in Raiders — Pat Roach & the Hidden Henchmen of 80s Movies

    DWO Ep#130 goes full Gen X nostalgia with a deep-cut tribute to Pat Roach — the towering British wrestler-turned-actor who became one of the greatest “wait, THAT guy?!” faces of 80s action cinema. You may not know his name immediately, but if you grew up watching Indiana Jones, Conan, Willow, Bond movies, VHS adventure flicks, cable reruns, or practical-effects action scenes, you absolutely knew the face. This episode uses Pat Roach as the doorway into a bigger conversation about hidden heroes, movie henchmen, stunt-built screen toughness, wrestler-actors before The Rock era, practical effects, old-school movie fights, and the character actors who made 80s blockbusters feel dangerous. The boys also run through their May 19 “On This Day” questions, covering names and moments like Malcolm X, André the Giant, Joey Ramone, Pete Townshend, Grace Jones, Marilyn Monroe singing to JFK, Ho Chi Minh, Kevin Garnett, and more. Then DWO spotlights 1988 with quick-hit memories from Die Hard, Coming to America, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Big, Beetlejuice, Rain Man, Willow, They Live, N.W.A., Public Enemy, Guns N’ Roses, the Seoul Olympics, Doug Williams, the Morris Worm, Nintendo, VHS culture, MTV, and late-80s Gen X life. At the end of the episode, Auditory Ecstasy closes things out with “We Are Evolving Doors,” an original AE track that fits the DWO mission: memory, motion, nostalgia, identity, and the strange way the past keeps walking through the present. Topics include: Pat Roach Indiana Jones deep cuts Hidden heroes of 80s movies 80s movie henchmen Wrestlers in film Gen X nostalgia 1988 pop culture May 19 history 80s action movies VHS-era memories Auditory Ecstasy We Are Evolving Doors DWO: Gen X memories, 80s culture, questionable facts, great banter, and the stuff we all somehow remember. Support the show Follow us on:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!

    1h 48m
  5. #129 The You Know Who Episode: 80s Pop Icon Energy, Gen X Memory, and the Madness of Fame

    May 15

    #129 The You Know Who Episode: 80s Pop Icon Energy, Gen X Memory, and the Madness of Fame

    Episode 129, recorded Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This week, Jimmy saw the new movie about one of the biggest pop-culture figures of all time, and that launched the crew into a full Gen X memory dive. We do not just talk about the music. We talk about the era, the videos, the dancing, the glove, the jackets, the fame machine, MTV, childhood memories, schoolyard moonwalk attempts, and the weird emotional gravity of watching a performer become larger than life. (our lawyers advise us to steer clear of saying "Michael Jackso..." This episode is not a courtroom episode, not a tabloid episode, and not a dry biography. It is a DWO-style conversation about what it felt like to grow up during the rise of a global pop icon, when music videos became events, albums became cultural moments, and every kid with socks on a slick kitchen floor thought they could slide backward like a legend. The crew also brings back the date-based nostalgia game that worked so well in Episode 128. Since this episode was recorded on May 12, 2026, the guys jump into a hard-stumper round of “What happened on May 12, 1981?” From music charts and old TV lineups to sports, pop culture, and strange timeline collisions, the episode uses one specific date as a time machine into the early 80s. Expect music memories, Gen X chaos, random side trails, laughs, nostalgia, pop-culture debate, and the usual DWO drift into whatever else the crew decides matters in the moment. Listen to Auditory Ecstasy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dgHdfahWKySAfxtrODYLC?si=2DfUAefiSDaocUp0yxhZ0Q Episode themes: Gen X nostalgia, 1980s pop culture, music memory, MTV, dance, fame, childhood, retro TV, 1981 trivia, podcast comedy, and cultural memory. Listen for: Sparkly gloves, questionable moonwalk attempts, old-school TV Guide energy, the weird power of MTV, and four guys trying to remember things they probably saw once in 1983 and somehow never forgot. Support the show Follow us on:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!

    1h 47m
  6. #128 – What Happened on May 5, 1985? | Gen X Trivia Night

    May 8

    #128 – What Happened on May 5, 1985? | Gen X Trivia Night

    Dancing With Ourselves is back. After a long publishing pause, Jimmy, Jeremy, Josh, and Kane return with Episode #128 — a Gen X trivia night built around one question: What was the world like on May 5, 1985? The boys jump back into the 80s for a nostalgia-heavy episode covering music, movies, TV, world events, technology, prices, and life before the internet. No smartphones. No GPS. No instant answers. Just memory, guesses, bad answers, and plenty of Gen X chaos. This episode also marks the restart of regular DWO publishing. New audio episodes will continue through BuzzSprout, and recorded video episodes will also begin appearing on the DWO YouTube channel. Stick around through the end for a special Auditory Ecstasy outro track: “Irreversible Ignition (No Reverse)” by Auditory Ecstasy https://youtu.be/PREGJW2kST0?si=bf5qc6YNyTfkd-26 There is a strange bit of DWO × AE lore behind that song choice, too. The last published DWO episode was Ep #127 on May 5, 2025. Around that same time, an earlier Ep #128 had been prepared but never released, and that older version ended with AE’s “Initial Combustion.” Now, almost exactly a year later, DWO returns again at Ep #128 — this time with “Irreversible Ignition,” a reworked evolution of that original AE track idea. Same number.  Same season.  Different evolution. No reverse. All ignition. Follow Dancing With Ourselves on YouTube for video episodes, clips, and future 80s nostalgia content. Follow Auditory Ecstasy 🤙 https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dgHdfahWKySAfxtrODYLC?si=P6h2HzpRSFiMAYfKFyISaA #GenX #80sNostalgia #1985 #Trivia #DancingWithOurselves #AuditoryEcstasy #NoReverse Support the show Follow us on:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!

    1h 6m
  7. #127 Protecting Borders with Ray Cervantes: Sleeping Dragons & Southern Borders

    05/05/2025

    #127 Protecting Borders with Ray Cervantes: Sleeping Dragons & Southern Borders

    Recorded on November 5, 2024, this long-awaited new episode marks the triumphant return of the Dancing With Ourselves (DWO) podcast after a four-month release hiatus! The DWO crew—Kane, Jimmy, and Josh—come back swinging with special guest Roy Cervantes: retired Air Force K-9 handler, former U.S. Border Patrol agent, and author of Never Wake Up a Sleeping Dragon. A close friend of the show (and Josh’s online gaming battle buddy), Roy joins the crew for a funny, heartfelt, and raw conversation about life in uniform, the strange beauty of brotherhood, and the road from warfighter to writer. What to expect: 🛡 AF + BP = Real Talk: Roy recounts gripping stories from his time as a military working dog handler and border protector—honest, wild, and never sugarcoated. 📖 Sleeping Dragons & Spoken Truths: A behind-the-scenes peek into Roy’s book and what drove him to write it. 🎮 Call of Duty, Literally: From serving his country to slaying noobs with Josh, hear how friendship, gaming, and grit all collide. 💬 Back With a Bang: The crew shakes off the dust and picks up right where they left off—irreverent, nostalgic, and still Gen X AF. 📅 We're back, baby. May the Fourth was yesterday, today is Cinco de Mayo, and tomorrow... we drop a fresh wave of DWO episodes that you won’t want to miss! #DWOisBack #RoyCervantes #NeverWakeUpADragon #VeteranVoices #GenXAF #PodcastReturn #AirForceK9 #BorderPatrolStories #DWO #CincoDeMayo #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #PopCultureVeterans #GamingBros #RealTalkRealLife Support the show Follow us on:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!

    2h 38m
  8. #126 Cross Generational Conversation with YouTube Gen-Z'er JayFlex

    12/03/2024

    #126 Cross Generational Conversation with YouTube Gen-Z'er JayFlex

    Recorded on November 5, 2024, the D.W.O. crew—Kane, Jimmy, and Josh—welcome special guest JayFlex, a London-based Gen-Z YouTuber known for his hilarious and insightful reaction videos. With his channel, JayFlexREAL, JayFlex dives into all things Gen X, reacting to the movies, music, and culture that shaped a generation. In this episode, the crew bridges the gap between Gen X and Gen Z in a lively, laugh-filled conversation. What to expect: Gen X Meets Gen Z: A fun and thought-provoking chat about the differences—and surprising similarities—between the two generations. 🤝Reaction Culture: JayFlex shares his experiences as a content creator and the unexpected ways Gen X culture resonates with younger audiences. 📺🎥The Best of Gen X: From iconic 80s movies to unforgettable music, the crew walks JayFlex through the highlights of Gen X life. 🎶📼The Gen Z Perspective: Hear JayFlex’s take on how Gen X humor, grit, and pop culture have shaped today’s world—and why it’s still so relevant. 🌐💬This episode is packed with laughs, insights, and a whole lot of cross-generational banter. Whether you’re a Gen X’er, a Gen Z’er, or somewhere in between, you won’t want to miss this conversation! #GenX #GenZ #CrossGenerational #JayFlex #ReactionVideos #80sNostalgia #DWOPodcast #PopCulture #RetroVibes #DWO Support the show Follow us on:  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  YouTube Check out our Totally RAD Merch Store!

    1h 56m
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80s kids Jimmy, Eric, Josh, Kane & Jeremy are celebrating the greatest decade of all time! The party includes: A PLETHORA of guests, storytelling, totally RAD events, and much more. Join us on this epic 80s adventure!

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