Episode 18 - Dial It Up

Collective Loathing: Gen X Nostalgia, Internet Memories, and Cocaine Sharks   Discover the most nostalgic moments from the Gen X era with hosts Felix, Silver Fox, and #Hollywood as they share their experiences of growing up in a time of grit, angst, and no internet. In this episode, they discuss their favorite childhood toys, the early days of the internet, the most expensive Star Wars action figure ever sold, and the bizarre phenomenon of cocaine-infused sharks in Brazil. They also reminisce about their first encounters with the internet, the glory days of LimeWire, and the evolution of online culture. Tune in for a blend of humor, nostalgia, and candid conversations about current events and the changing digital landscape.   00:00 Introduction to Collective Loathing 01:33 Meet the Hosts 01:51 Weekly Recap and Banter 03:28 Cross Country Adventures 06:16 Nostalgia and the Internet 07:27 VHS and Media Evolution 13:33 Celebrity Deaths and Gen X Memories 19:18 The World's Burning: Current Events 20:14 Toy Collecting and Nostalgia 26:59 Comfort Habits and Retail Therapy 28:01 Cocaine Sharks in Brazil 34:58 Early Internet Memories 42:53 Downloading Music and LimeWire 44:46 Evolution of Internet Use in Schools 51:28 Favorite Early Internet Websites 52:40 Dead Wrestler Beach