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  1. 3d ago

    114 But It Sure Beats Rikers

    Take a deep dive into the darkness that intersects fame, addiction, art and poetry within the terrifying corridors of Rikers Island in the latest installment of The GXO Podcast. In this week's episode The Generation X Offender pulls the curtain back on two iconic 20 year old figures who found themselves caged behind those notorious bars: Jim Carroll and Sid Vicious. From Carroll's meteoric rise and harrowing decline, star athlete turned punk poet who immortalized his struggles in The Basketball Diaries, to the tragic, chaotic final chapter of Sex Pistol Sid Vicious following his arrest for 2nd degree murder in the death of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen, this is a story of two very different paths through the same nightmare. Join us as we navigate a legacy defined by poetry, art, music, and murder. Featuring the haunting sounds and verses of Queens native Justin Nial Scanlon and the visceral work of Jim Carroll, this is, without question, our edgiest episode yet. The descent is deep, and the story is unforgettable. New York author, poet, punk rock star Jim Carroll spent time as a teenager imprisoned on Rikers Island for heroin possession. This real life experience became a major part of his 1978 autobiographical book, The Basketball Diaries. Begun when he was just 12 years old, Carroll’s journal documented his shocking decline from star Catholic school athlete to drug addiction and sex work.  Sex Pistol Sid Vicious also spent time at Rikers Island in the late 1970s. Following his arrest for the stabbing death of his girlfriend Nancy Spungen in their Chelsea Hotel apartment, Vicious violated the conditions of his $50,000 bail and was shipped off to Rikers for two months. One of them survived. One of them didn’t. *THE MUSIC Hello by Justin Nial Scanlon from his 2022 album Cheap & Ugly https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mIg2ZJ-aoRIx7qmwqWCwLFqYYF3VQerpU&si=ZBglVBgm8LtMpnLX People Who Died by Jim Carroll from his debut album Catholic Boy https://music.apple.com/ca/album/people-who-died/1476457132?i=1476457513 The Revolution Will Not Be Televised by Gil Scott-Heron from his 1971 debut studio album https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-revolution-will-not-be-televised/1621384497?i=1621384500 Compositions heard reproduced in this podcast were written by Justin Nial Scanlon and Jim Carroll and are the property of Justin Nial Scanlon and the Estate Of Jim Carroll  Research material used in the production of this podcast includes the award winning documentary film Rikers: An American Jail https://youtu.be/J6JH4OGqIU0?si=vcdoXUkeqRiLPssc Anyone wishing to contact The GXO please do by emailing us at info@gxopodcast.com   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

  2. Sep 5

    113 Put The O Back In Country

    From loathing to loving. How did we get here? In this episode, The Generation X Offender pulls back the curtain on a lifelong musical evolution. We’re tracing a journey that began as a youth of 13 and a lone Rolling Stones track from the late 70s all the way through to the unexpected discovery of the existence of country music catalogs from The Beatles' solo careers! Keep yer hats on kids, this is gonna be one wild ride! * The Outlaw Underworld: A pitstop in Luckenbach, Texas, to meet Waylon, Willie, and the boys, followed by a deep dive into the gritty world of 70s Outlaw Country with Hank Williams Jr. and Kris Kristofferson * 80s "New Country" slop: We take on directly the crew who took the "O" out of country in the first place, while shining a light on the true rebels who survived the era, Junior Brown, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, and the late, great Raul Malo of The Mavericks * Across the Pond: Join us for a quick detour to England to see how Mark Knopfler and his cast of country bumpkins put a Brit pop spin on the genre * Alt-Country's Final Word: From the very possible reincarnation of Hank Williams himself, to Wayne Hancock, Canada's hurtin' Albertan Corb Lund, Shooter Jennings and the sage wisdom of  self-admitted "lazy ass hippie" himself, Todd Snider. We disliked country back when country wasn’t cool. Now we’re sharing the secret. This episode is dedicated to the spirit of the late, great Dolly Parton (1946–2026), the First Lady of Country and a child of the revolution. When facing the great inevitable, Dolly was said to have remarked: "I want to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because, after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, I finally deserve to be comfortable and have some rest" - Dolly Parton (1946-2016) Rest easy girl   Long live Smokin’ Joe Fournier! Our country includes Smokin' Joe! And God bless America, Lord knows we need her now more than ever   *THE MUSIC My Country Includes by Joe Fournier Far Away Eyes by The Rolling Stones The Last Whippoorwill by Lona Heins Up Against The Wall Redneck Mothers by Jerry Jeff Walker Put Another Log On The Fire by Tompall Glaser Why Don't We Get Drunk And Screw by Jimmy Buffett Early 1970 by Ringo Starr Sally G by Paul McCartney & Wings Behind That Locked Door by George Harrison John Sinclair by John Lennon The Road Goes On Forever by Robert Earl Keen Jesus Left Chicago by Hank Williams Jr Texas Eagle by Steve Earl & The Del McCoury Band This Time by Dwight Yoakam She's No Lady by Lyle Lovett My Wife Thinks You're Dead by Junior Brown Run Me Down by The Notting Hillbillies Dance The Night Away by The Mavericks Kansas City Blues by Wayne Hancock 7 Months, 39 Days by Hank Williams III 5 Dollar Bill by Corb Lund Put The O Back In Country by Shooter Jennings Conservative Christian Right Wing Republican Straight White American Males by Todd Snider Anyone wishing to contact The GXO please do by emailing us at info@gxopodcast.com   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

  3. Aug 29

    112 ...and then Dolly died

    Welcome to this week’s episode of The GXO Podcast, where your host the Generation X Offender dives deep into the legacy of the "Children of the Revolution" the iconic class of 1946. 80 is a milestone. An accomplishment. A destination. Club 80. And while Beatles Knights Sir Richard Starkey, MBE (aka Ringo Starr professionally) Sir Paul McCartney, MBE as well as Rolling Stones’ Michael Philip Jagger (aka Mick) and bandmate Keith Richards revel in the realm of The Octogenarian, others are not so fortunate. And as we pass through the cultural crossroads that is 80, we are forced to grapple with the recent, profound loss of two true giants of the generation: Tim Curry and Dolly Parton. In this episode, we explore: *   The 1946 Phenomenon: Were the children of the Greatest Generation perhaps even greater than their parents? *   The Icons We’ve Lost: How do we honor the enduring impact of visionaries like Tim Curry and Dolly Parton, alongside the musical spirit of Laura Nyro, Marc Bolan, and Maria Muldaur? *   The Changing of the Guard: As an entire generation hits the 80 year mark, what does their departure mean for the rest of us? *   The Burden of Legacy: They have left behind a monumental path. Are we, the ones humbly following in their footsteps, truly up to the task of filling those mighty Birkenstocks? Join us as we celebrate the life’s work of these icons and contemplate the heavy, torch they’ve passed on to us. Are we’re ready to carry it forward? Listen and find out NOW!  On the latest episode of The GXO Podcast, your trusted, insider source for all things music, pop culture and current affairs   *THE MUSIC The 1973 Tony Kosinec  composition Alan (originally titled Youngblood Alan) as interpreted by actor Tim Curry from his 1978 debut studio album Read My Lips produced by legendary Alice Cooper, KISS, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel producer Bob Ezrin featuring scintillating standout guitar solo by Richard "Dick" Wagner. Currently this album is unavailable on any streaming service but can be heard on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-v6CN-qPYecbuOq23CQ9QBcS5Nxhf7B&si=RrLHVwZbreWtbPqa   1972 single by T. Rex (Marc Bolan) Children Of The Revolution produced by noted David Bowie producer Tony Visconti https://music.apple.com/ca/album/children-of-the-revolution/1444854031?i=1444854131 Written when she was just 17 years old, Bronx born New Yorker Laura Nyro released her recording of And When I Die on her 1967 debut album More Than A New Discovery (later re-issued as The First Songs) when she was just 19 years old. The song has previously been recorded by Greenwich Village based folk group Peter, Paul & Mary. Jazz rock fusion group Blood, Sweat & Tears' version reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, kept from the coveted No. 1 spot by The Beatles double A-side single Come Together/Something https://music.apple.com/ca/album/and-when-i-die/198225633?i=198227410 My Tennessee Mountain home, originally penned by master composer Dolly Parton in 1973 for her 11th album, and covered here by blues master interpreter of song Maria Muldaur from her 1973 eponymously titled solo album https://music.apple.com/ca/album/my-tennessee-mountain-home/882486627?i=882486702   Alan recorded live in 1978 at The Old Waldorf Nightclub, San Francisco from the 1989 Best Of Tim Curry album https://music.apple.com/ca/album/alan-live-at-the-old-waldorf-nightclub-1978/1445958995?i=1445959312   Anyone wishing to contact The GXO please do by emailing us at info@gxopodcast.com   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

  4. Aug 22

    111 A Renaissance Of Robyn: Hitchcock Pt 3 The Conclusion

    The final chapter of our three-part celebration of the incomparable Robyn Hitchcock has arrived, and it’s a journey you simply cannot afford to miss! In this concluding installment of "A Renaissance Of Robyn," we tie together the threads of a career that defies categorization, blending the whimsical, the surreal, and the profoundly human. We dive deep into the creative resurgence of 2024, exploring both his evocative memoir, 1967: How I Got There And Why I Never Left, and the companion album, 1967: Vacations In The Past. From there, we trace the evolution of his sound, revisiting the jagged, infectious energy of his six albums with The Egyptians, featuring the powerhouse Soft Boys rhythm section of Andy Metcalfe and Morris Windsor, and the collaborative magic of his three-album run with The Venus 3, anchored by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and  legendary Ministry drummer Bill Rieflin. But we don't stop there! This episode goes far beyond the discography of Robyn Hitchcock. We examine Robyn’s pivotal role in director John Edginton’s 2001 BBC 2 masterpiece, The Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett Story, as well as his 2007 feature documentary Sex, Food, Death & Insects, which made its North American debut at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax. The stakes are high as we peel back the layers of a story that turns personal: a candid conversation between director John Edginton, dedicated enthusiast Todd Michalik, and your host, The Generation X Offender. What began as a celebration of an artistic icon concludes with a promise unfulfilled and the dissolution of a friendship, all sparked by the intoxicating, life-altering elixir that is the music of Robyn Hitchcock. It’s fun, it’s informative, it’s essential. Listen NOW!   *THE SONGS Saturday Groovers Vacations In The Past Dominoes (written by Syd Barrett) Mexican God Daisy Bomb In Agony Of Pleasure Century The Beauty Of Earl's Court I Feel Beautiful Stupefied Jewels For Sophia Queen Elvis II If You Know Time For Debbie Reynolds Welcome To Earth Creeped Out The Afterlight Dark Princess Tryin' To Get To Heaven Before They Close The Door (written by Bob Dylan) The Wind Cries Mary (written by Jimi Hendrix) All songs written by Robyn Hitchcock except where noted   Additional audio from film director John Edginton's Sex, Food, Death & Insects   Consult with the Oracle yourself at robynhitchcock.com    Anyone wishing to contact The GXO please do by emailing us at info@gxopodcast.com   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

  5. Aug 15

    110 A Renaissance Of Robyn: Hitchcock Pt 2

    The GXO Podcast: A Renaissance of Robyn Pt 2 We continue our three-part odyssey into the cosmic matter that is Robyn Hitchcock. If Part 1 established him as the last true sonic horticulturalist, Part 2 ventures deeper into the post-post-modern retro sonic elixir that springs eternal through the veins of the Summer of Love and into the soul of Robyn Hitchcock. In this installment, we decode the enigma through the lens of filmmaker Jonathan Demme. We explore his seminal rock classic Storefront Hitchcock, a film that perfectly captures the genius of Robyn in the raw, intimate setting of an abandoned used clothing store on 14th Street in Manhattan. It is a masterclass in performance and atmosphere, and the definitive gateway for anyone looking to plug directly into the Hitchcock frequency. And just when you least expect it, our journey takes a mystery riddled detour through GXO influencer; the reclusive Halifax-based Power Pop practitioner, Todd Michalik and his trilogy of albums—Felt, Left, and Elft—how Michalik first introduced the music of Robyn Hitchcock through his hallowed collection of Hitchcock cassettes into the consciousness of GXO Podcast host The Generation X Offender himself. Robyn Hitchcock, the 14-year-old spirit celestially informed through 365 days of 1966 into 1967, trapped inside a six-decade odyssey of sound.  And you are not going to miss one second of it. We promise.   *THE MUSIC Cynthia Mask A Filthy Bird Clean Steve Satellite Driving Around (Radio Storm) The Devil's Coachman The Yip Song Certainly Cliquot Railway Shoes Glass Hotel You And Oblivion When I Was Dead (violin by Deni Bonet)   All songs written by Robyn Hitchcock   Additional audio from American film Director Jonathan Demme's Storefront Hitchcock   Consult with the Oracle yourself at robynhitchcock.com    Anyone wishing to contact The GXO please do by emailing us at info@gxopodcast.com   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

  6. Aug 9

    109 A Renaissance Of Robyn: Hitchcock Pt 1

    Robyn Hitchcock. The man who never left the Summer of Love, a 14-year-old spirit trapped in a six-decade odyssey of sound. While others, high priests of the sonic psychedelic prose revolution, Lennon, Dylan, Barrett, eventually moved on to other pastures, Robyn Hitchcock stayed to cultivate the gardens they'd abandoned. In this premiere episode of our latest series, A Renaissance of Robyn: Hitchcock Pt 1, we pull back the shades and let the sun shine in on the man who became the physical manifestation of 1967 itself. From the fruits of whimsy to the deep, tangled roots of genius, we explore how Hitchcock remains to this day the last true sonic horticulturalist of any generation. While some artists change with the tides; Robyn Hitchcock stands firm in the soil, cultivating his own garden of earthly delights and he's invited you in. Are you ready to step inside? Join us for the latest episode of the GXO podcast as we decode an enigma. You won't want to miss where this journey leads.   *THE SONGS   Devil's Radio I Often Dream Of Trains 1974 Executioner   Somewhere Apart   Serpent At The Gates Of Wisdom   Time Coast   All songs written by Robyn Hitchcock   Additional audio from American film Director Jonathan Demme's Storefront Hitchcock   Consult the Oracle yourself at robynhitchcock.com    Anyone wishing to contact The GXO please do by emailing us at info@gxopodcast.com   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

  7. Aug 1

    108 Gen X: It's All Our Fault pt. 2

    Welcome to Part Two! The Conclusion of our most controversial series yet GEN X: IT'S ALL OUR FAULT  and the stakes have never been higher. In this final installment, your Host, the Generation X Offender, delivers an impassioned, no-holds-barred plea to the youth of today. We’ve spent decades shaping a world that is broken, polarized, and deeply complex and now, we’re handing the keys to the generation that has to live in it. We're sorry. This isn't a mere critique; this is a wake-up call. We’re holding up a mirror to our generation and the problematic legacy we've left, confronting the uncomfortable reality that our well-meaning but often misguided choices have left today's youth with a world in disarray. Who's ready to pick up the pieces? Join us as we bridge the gap between the systemic failures we’ve inherited and the urgent, necessary work required to fix them. From the shadows of our past to the Age of Optics And Divisiveness we’ve helped construct, we’re dissecting the illusion of control and asking the question that every Gen Xer needs to answer: What have we done? What have we left behind? This timely, must-listen conclusion carries profound ramifications for everyone, regardless of your generation. If you’ve ever felt like the world has gone mad, tune in to the finale of this series. It’s time to confront the legacy, face the fallout, and decide for yourself, is it really our fault? This show is dedicated to the families of Renee Nicole Macklin Good, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, William Schroeder and Sandra Scheuer, we remember them and honor their sacrifice, always. To the family of Sandra Scheuer, we sincerely apologize for the host's mispronunciation of Sandra's surname. The error was not caught until post production, at which time we were unable to correct the error.    *THE MUSIC Famine https://music.apple.com/ca/album/famine/1629177387?i=1629177610 by the late great Sinead O'Connor, Gen X Priestess, protestor and keeper of the faith. Bless her soul "Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam" From her album Universal Mother Same Love https://music.apple.com/ca/album/same-love-feat-mary-lambert/560097651?i=560097759 by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert on vocals from their album The Heist   Anyone wishing to contact The GXO please do by emailing us at info@gxopodcast.com   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

  8. Jul 26

    107 Gen X: It's All Our Fault pt.1

    Is the current state of our hyper-politically correct world actually our inheritance? This week on The GXO, we’re holding a mirror up to Generation X and asking the uncomfortable question: Did we build this? Join the Generation X Offender as we embark on a provocative multi part series dissecting the legacy we’ve inadvertently shaped. We’re tracing the threads of history, from 2,000 years of antisemitism and the 500 year shadow of the Transatlantic Slave Trade to the hard-won milestones of the Labour Movement and the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. In this week's episode, we explore the "Age of Optics" and pull back the curtain on the GXO’s deeply suspicious take on who is actually pulling the strings in the vacuum left by beheaded kings and impotent governments. We’re talking about record breaking corporate profits, the illusion of control, and why the concept of "race" is not only a social construct but, at its core, is inherently racist. It’s a deep dive into the systemic, the cynical, and the strange, all tied together by the music and the icons who soundtracked and propelled these movements forward. If you’ve ever felt like the world has gone off the rails, you won’t want to miss this. Tune in to Episode 107 and decide for yourself if it’s really all our fault. *THE MUSIC Too Real https://music.apple.com/ca/album/too-real/1495916007?i=1495916324 from West Coast surfer punks FIDLAR and their 2019 album Almost Free Hoist The Guillotine https://music.apple.com/ca/album/hoist-the-guillotine/1877954113?i=1877954128 by American satirist protest singer Carsie Blanton and The Burning Hell from their 2026 collaboration, the "Everything Is Great" album Price Of Eggs https://music.apple.com/ca/album/price-of-eggs/1877954113?i=1877954121  by American satirist protest singer Carsie Blanton and The Burning Hell from their 2026 collaboration, the "Everything Is Great" album Down In Mississippi https://music.apple.com/ca/album/down-in-mississippi/1485055724?i=1485055726 from Gospel R&B Soul Diva and tireless civil rights crusader Mavis Staples of the legendary Staples Singers and her 2007 album We'll Never Turn Back Anyone wishing to contact The GXO please do by emailing us at info@gxopodcast.com   Want on our mailing list? Only one weekly email update, we promise! We're far too lazy to do any more. Wanna leave a comment? Need to contact us? Visit the Official Generation X Offender GXO website at www.gxopodcast.com   *Please Note: Audio portions of this podcast have been reproduced under the "Fair Use" doctrine. This use is intended to be transformative, adding perspective to the original work, serving an educational purpose rather than commercial gain. This use is intended academically and does not serve as a substitute for the original. Copyright Disclaimer - Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "Fair Use" is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

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