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his week on Gen X Resistance, host Paul Stevens takes a heartfelt look back at the life and legacy of Hulk Hogan — the man who turned wrestling into a cultural phenomenon.

From the moment Hogan dropped that atomic leg drop on The Iron Sheik in 1984 to create Hulkamania, to his shocking heel turn as Hollywood Hogan and leader of the nWo, we walk through every major milestone of his career.

Paul shares personal stories of being 10 years old in 1985, flexing in the mirror, ripping up old T-shirts, and living by Hogan’s commandments: say your prayers, train hard, and eat your vitamins.

This episode isn’t just about wrestling — it’s about what Hulk Hogan meant to an entire generation. How his matches mirrored real-life events like the Iran crisis and the Gulf War. How he transformed from the ultimate American hero to one of wrestling’s greatest villains. And how, decades later, losing him feels like losing a piece of our childhood.

Whether you were a lifelong wrestling fan or just someone who grew up knowing the name Hulk Hogan, this tribute is for you.

💥 In This Episode:

• The birth of Hulkamania and Hogan’s victory over The Iron Sheik (1984)
• WrestleMania I and how Hogan made wrestling mainstream (1985)
• The Mega Powers, The Ultimate Warrior, and cracks in the red-and-yellow image
• The nWo heel turn that changed wrestling forever (1996)
• Hogan’s comeback, his match with The Rock at WrestleMania X8, and his Hall of Fame induction
• Why Hulk Hogan’s story isn’t just wrestling history — it’s Gen X history

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🎧 Episode Description (for podcast apps & SEO):
In this episode of Gen X Resistance, Paul Stevens takes off the nostalgia goggles to deliver a fresh, no-fanboy-tinted review of Superman (2025). Is James Gunn’s vision a bold new beginning for the DCU—or just another caped cash grab? From deep fakes and disinformation to Krypto the Superdog and a standout Lex Luthor, Paul breaks it all down through a Gen X lens. Tune in for honest insights, cultural context, and why this Superman might actually be what the world needs right now.

📌 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 🧠 The Critical Temperature
  IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic scores—how audiences and critics are reacting, and why they don’t always see eye to eye.
• 🎬 Meet the New Superman Crew
  A quick look at the cast and director James Gunn’s fresh take on the DCU—with a few surprising character additions (hello, Guy Gardner's bowl cut).
• 🔍 The Plot (Light Spoilers)
  A morally complex story involving a mysterious Kryptonian video, government fear-mongering, and ambiguous tech threats. Is it a deep fake… or something darker?
• ✅ The Good:
  • Corenswet brings sincerity
  • Lois Lane is sharp and credible
  • Lex Luthor steals the show
  • Relevant themes like disinformation & media trust
  • A flying super dog that somehow works
• ❌ The Bad:
  • A bloated second act
  • Side heroes underused
  • Ma & Pa Kent... too country, even for me
• 🎨 Style & Score:
  A visual mix of retro comic book flair and modern color—plus subtle nods to the classic John Williams theme.
• 🧓 A Gen X Perspective:
  Why Superman as an awkward, sincere outsider resonates with those of us who grew up in an analog world now ruled by algorithms.
• 🗣️ Critics vs. Audience:
  Why the movie’s deeper value might not be showing up on the critic checklist—and why that matters less than you think.
• 📼 Final Rating: “Dude! (But in a Good Way)” – 4/5
  Paul uses the Gen X Resistance Scale to rate the movie. It’s not perfect—but it’s got heart, punch, and purpose.

🧬 Gen X Resistance Movie Rating Scale:

• 🛑 Lame (1/5): Total garbage. Embarrassing.
• 🙄 As If! (2/5): Tried to be cool. Tripped on your parachute pants.
• 📀 Rental Worthy (3/5): Decent Friday night filler.
• 🎧 Dude! (4/5): Rewatchable. Solid story. Memorable lines.
• 🤘 TOTALLY RAD! (5/5): Instant classic. Deserves its own lunchbox.

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Episode Summary:
In this brutally honest review, Paul Stevens takes the latest dino-sized letdown—Jurassic World: Rebirth—to task. What was supposed to be a thrilling return to the franchise turned out to be a soulless, corporate content dump aimed at nostalgia-starved audiences.

Paul revisits his personal connection to the original Jurassic Park, shares memories from his first date in 1995, and contrasts that magical experience with the overproduced, underwritten mess that is Rebirth.

Spoiler alert: this reboot didn’t evolve—it devolved.

🦖 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 🎬 A nostalgic look back at Jurassic Park (1993) and what made it timeless
• 📉 A breakdown of Rebirth’s weak plot, flat characters, and identity crisis
• 🤖 Why this movie feels like it was made by a committee or an algorithm
• 🧪 A rant on lazy science and the ridiculous oxygen zone theory
• 💸 The truth about the “villain” who just wanted to cure heart disease
• 🎭 Disconnected performances from otherwise talented actors
• 🤦 The failed attempt at humor, family bonding, and mutated dinos
• 🧠 Gen X’s demand for originality over IP-driven sludge
• 💬 Paul’s personal take: why Gen X isn't buying what Hollywood is selling

📊 Ratings Recap:

• IMDb: 6.3/10
• Metascore: 52/100
• Rotten Tomatoes: 56% Critics / 72% Audience
  (Paul questions that audience score—hard.)

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