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In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast

In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast

Written by: Christopher Setterlund
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Attention lovers of nostalgia! The buffet is now open! The In My Footsteps Podcast fills you up with a heaping helping of Gen-X nostalgia. Covering the 1960s through the 1990s the show is sure to fill your plate with fond memories. Music. Movies. Television. Pop Culture. Oddities and rarities. Forgotten gems pulled straight from your childhood. There is so much to enjoy. New England author Christopher Setterlund hosts the show. The best part? You can binge all you want and never need an antacid. Bell bottoms, Members Only jackets, torn jeans, and poofy hair are all welcome. Come as you are and enjoy a buffet of topics you'll love to reminisce about.

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  • Episode 228: Daytime Infomercial Products, MTV Unplugged, Dot Com Bubble Casualties(1-21-2026)

    Episode 228: Daytime Infomercial Products, MTV Unplugged, Dot Com Bubble Casualties(1-21-2026)
    Jan 21 2026

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    The infomercial products we saw in the 80s and 90s. The legacy of MTV Unplugged. The companies that went under when the Dot-Com bubble burst.

    Episode 228 carries us through the hazy shade of winter with a warm fire filled with GenX nostalgia.

    It kicks off with a look back at some of the most famous, or in some cases infamous, infomercial products we'd see when staying home from school in the 1980s and 1990s. Spray-on hair? Knives that can cut through cans? Stopping the insanity? It's all here and much more.

    Sometimes less is more, and sometimes quieter makes a louder sound. MTV Unplugged took music's polished studio sound and flipped it on its head. Rock, Pop, Grunge, Hip-Hop, and more made the jump into smaller settings and acoustic instruments. We will examine the history of one of the most influential television shows in music history.

    All bubbles burst. When the Dot-Com bubble burst at the turn of the 21st century, it created a vacuum that took with it many once-prosperous companies. This week's Top 5 will look at some of the biggest to burst along with the bubble.

    There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    You can support my work by becoming a member on Patreon.

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    Helpful Links from this Episode

    • Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!
    • Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime Book
    • Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.com
    • DJ Williams Music
    • KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
    • Christopher Setterlund.com
    • Cape Cod Living - Zazzle Store
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    • Initial Impressions 2.0 Blog
    • CJSetterlundPhotos on Etsy
    • Stranger Things Have Happened: A GenX Fairytale
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    Bacon is My Podcast

    Passions, escapes, life goals and the things in life that make it tasty.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 227: Dungeons & Dragons, 2000s Product Fails, Most Influential Songs Ever(1-14-2026)

    Episode 227: Dungeons & Dragons, 2000s Product Fails, Most Influential Songs Ever(1-14-2026)
    Jan 14 2026

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    The history of Dungeons & Dragons, some of the biggest product fails of the 2000s, and some of the most influential songs ever written.

    Episode 227 asks you to warm your feet by the fire that is GenX nostalgia as we navigate the dark days of winter.

    It kicks off with fails, and lots of them. We go back to the turn of the 21st century to laugh and shake our heads at some of the biggest product fails of the 2000s. Automobiles, sodas, tech bombs, and more will be discussed.

    As Stranger Things ends its run, it is a perfect time to deep dive into one of the iconic show's biggest themes, Dungeons & Dragons. We will give an overview of the game's history, how to play it, and how it has influenced GenX and pop culture in general.

    In a new Top 5, we will go over some of the most influential songs ever written. These are the ones that impacted the business as a whole, not to mention generations of future musical acts.

    There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back to the creation of the Telegraph.

    You can support my work by becoming a member on Patreon.

    Or you can Buy Me A Coffee!

    Helpful Links from this Episode

    • Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!
    • Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime Book
    • Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.com
    • DJ Williams Music
    • KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
    • Christopher Setterlund.com
    • Cape Cod Living - Zazzle Store
    • Subscribe on YouTube!
    • Initial Impressions 2.0 Blog
    • CJSetterlundPhotos on Etsy
    • Stranger Things Have Happened: A GenX Fairytale
    • Hidden Track Podcast #1

    Listen to Episode 226 here

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    57 mins
  • Episode 226: 1996 Year In Music Part 1, 1960s Advertising Mascots, 1990s Fitness Fad Fails(1-7-2026)

    Episode 226: 1996 Year In Music Part 1, 1960s Advertising Mascots, 1990s Fitness Fad Fails(1-7-2026)
    Jan 7 2026

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    Happy New Year!

    The first podcast of 2026 is filled with all of the GenX nostalgia and pop culture you could want!

    Episode 226 kicks off with a look at 1990s fitness fad fails. Common New Year's Resolutions revolve around health, fitness, and weight loss. We will look at some products, diets, and exercise equipment that were marketed to those looking to achieve a healthier life. Unfortunately, not all of them were successes; some were downright dangerous.

    A new year means a new look back 30 years into the world of music. This week, we look at 1996, the year in music, focusing on January through June. News, songs, albums, and general thoughts about the music scene are here in this segment.

    The first Top 5 of 2026 goes back to the first golden age of television commercials. We look at the most fondly remembered product advertising mascots of the 1960s. Many of these still exist to this day. How many do you remember?

    There is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back to the creation of FM radio.

    Happy New Year to all of my listeners!

    You can support my work by becoming a member on Patreon.

    Or you can Buy Me A Coffee!

    Helpful Links from this Episode

    • Buy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!
    • Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime Book
    • Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.com
    • DJ Williams Music
    • KeeKee's Cape Cod Kitchen
    • Christopher Setterlund.com
    • Cape Cod Living - Zazzle Store
    • Subscribe on YouTube!
    • Initial Impressions 2.0 Blog
    • CJSetterlundPhotos on Etsy

    Listen to Episode 225 here

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    1 hr
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