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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
Appointment viewing before streaming existed Before catch up TV and streaming services, there was a simple rule. If you missed the show, you missed the show. For Gen X, television was all about appointment viewing. The family gathered around the living room TV, the theme tune started, and that was it. No pausing, no rewinding, and definitely no spoilers online. Thursday nights might mean the laughter and chaos of Friends, […]
When the weekend really began Friday nights in the 90s had a special magic. By the time work, college, or school wrapped up, the weekend stretched ahead like a promise. There were no social media check‑ins, no notifications buzzing—you just had plans, music, and friends. For many Gen X listeners, the night started at home. Music blasting from a stereo, a quick bite to eat, hairspray in the air, and […]
A van driver has been jailed for eight years after crashing into gates near a London university campus and killing a student. Christopher Jackson, who is twenty seven and from Southampton, had previously admitted causing the death of Aalia Mahomed by dangerous driving on the eighteenth of March last year. The Old Bailey heard that the twenty year old student had been sitting on a bench close to King’s College […]
Music that makes the day move faster Every generation has its workday soundtrack. For Gen X, music has always been the secret weapon that turns a long to-do list into something manageable. Whether you are commuting, working from home, driving between jobs or powering through emails, the right song can completely change your mood. One track and suddenly the day feels a bit lighter. For many, it starts with something […]
Kristi Noem has been sacked as US homeland security secretary following what a Trump administration source described as the culmination of her many leadership failures. Donald Trump announced on social media that she will be replaced by a senator from Oklahoma. He added that Ms Noem will take up a new post as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas in about three weeks. Posting on Truth Social, Trump […]
When your wardrobe showed your playlist Before fast fashion and next day delivery, your clothes said something about you. For Gen X, style and music were completely intertwined. What you wore often told people exactly what was on your stereo. If you were into the Manchester sound, baggy jeans, oversized shirts and trainers were standard issue, inspired by bands like The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays. Parkas became a statement […]
One of the three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China has been named as David Taylor, the husband of sitting Labour MP Joani Reid. In a statement, Ms Reid said she has never seen anything to make her suspect her husband has broken any law. She added she is not part of his business activities and neither she nor her children are part of the investigation and should […]
Hidden gems from your 80s and 90s collection Before playlists lived in your pocket, your music lived on shelves. Stacked next to the hi-fi. Tucked under the bed. Lined up in alphabetical order if you were organised, or piled high if you were not. For Gen X, vinyl was not retro. It was just how it was. You saved up, bought the album, took it home and studied every inch […]
Donald Trump says the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz “if necessary, as soon as possible.” The US-Israel conflict with Iran has almost completely halted shipping traffic through the strategic sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Asked about European allies, Trump said he has been happy with some but not with others. Turning to the UK, he added he […]
Start your day the Gen X way There’s something magical about the right song first thing in the morning. For Gen X, breakfast time wasn’t just about cereal or toast—it was about blasting the tunes that set the tone for the day. Whether it was in the kitchen, on the school run, or cranked up in the car, music had the power to wake you up, energise you, and make […]
