{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"GenX Book Club: Future Boy by Michael J. Fox","description":"Welcome back to the GenX Book Club\u2014and happy New Year! Paul Stroessner, Del Roehling and Suzanne Mattaboni talk about Future Boy by Michael J. Fox, a fast, entertaining behind-the-scenes snapshot of one of the most intense stretches of Fox\u2019s career: filming Back to the Future while also starring on Family Ties. The conversation dives into the pressure of stepping into a role that was already being filmed, the legendary production timeline, and the details Gen X fans love\u2014like the Eric Stoltz \u201cwhat-if,\u201d Fox meeting Lea Thompson just minutes before filming, Marty\u2019s iconic wardrobe, the Nike Bruins story, the stunt double moment that sounds too ridiculous to be true, and how Fox\u2019s comedic instincts helped shape one of the most beloved movies of all time. Plus: a fun side-quest into the Back to the Future: The Hill Valley Cookbook (yes, it\u2019s real), including how it connects to the Radical Sabbatical event. In This Episode Why Future Boy is a perfect GenX Book Club pick Rewatching Back to the Future (including its return to theaters) The unbelievable detail: Fox met Lea Thompson about 10 minutes before filming their first scene TV actors vs. movie actors in the \u201980s\u2014and how that changed over time Back to the Future: The Hill Valley Cookbook The Eric Stoltz version: how different might the movie have been? The \u201cno sleep\u201d schedule: Family Ties by day, Back to the Future by night Stunts, wardrobe, and the real people behind the scenes Marty\u2019s Nike Bruins and the origin story behind the shoe scramble The Johnny B. Goode performance and Fox\u2019s attention to detail Why the audiobook works so well (Fox narrates, with additional audio clips) Next month\u2019s possible pick: Ordinary People   More from the GenX Book Club Crew \ud83d\udcd6 Suzanne Mattaboni (Author of Once in a Lifetime) \ud83d\udd39 Get her book anywhere books are sold, including Kindle Unlimited and onceinalifetimenovel.com \ud83d\udd39 Visit her at suzannemattaboni.com \ud83d\udd39 Follow Suzanne: \ud83d\udcf7 Instagram: @suzannemattaboni80s \ud83d\udc26 X: @suzmattaboni \ud83d\udcd8 Facebook: Suzanne Mattaboni \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Del Roehling (Host of 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM) \ud83d\udd39 Tune in to 80s at 8 for all your favorite throwback tunes \ud83d\udd39 Get your daily dose of \u201880s news on the 80s at 8 Facebook page \ud83d\udca1 Connect with GenX Journeys \ud83c\udf0e Website: GenXJourneys.net \ud83d\udce9 Email: paul@genxjourneys.net \ud83d\udcfa YouTube: @GenXJourneys \ud83d\udcf7 Instagram: @GenXJourneys \ud83d\udc26 Twitter\/X: @Returntothe80s \ud83d\udcd8 Facebook: GenX Journeys \ud83c\udfa5 TikTok: @GenXJourneys \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe to the GenX Journeys Podcast on: \u2705 Apple Podcasts \u2705 Spotify \u2705 iHeartRadio \u2705 Podbean \u2705 PlayerFM \ud83d\udca1 Whether you\u2019re a die-hard \u201880s fan, a nostalgia lover, or just someone who enjoys a great book club discussion, this episode is packed with fun, wisdom, and plenty of throwback vibes. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow\/subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave a review. And tell us: What\u2019s your favorite Back to the Future moment\u2014and have you ever seen footage of the Eric Stoltz version? ","author_name":"GenX Journeys","author_url":"http:\/\/genxjourneys.net","html":"