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Join us every other Wednesday for a fun and frank discussion about what made us and what’s next.

We all have a GenX Story. What’s yours?

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Well, That's Funny

Late night TV, stand up, SNL & other shows - what made you laugh when you grew up? Join the crew as we dig into our trademark GenX snark, hiding our feelings through sarcasm, wondering if anything can be funny, the truth about honey cake and if The West Wing has a laugh track. (Wait, what?)

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Happy holidays, ya filthy animal

To close out 2020, we get the band back together! In this nutty episode, the whole GenX Stories gang share our favorite holiday stories including Jewish girls that believe in Santa, the myth of the Hanukah bush, drinking port on New Years Eve, decorating fluffy trees and the truth about parades.

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Like, Totally

So, like, do you remember all those rad 80’s words we like, used to use? Even better - do you still use ‘em? If you've ever rolled your eyes and exhaled “whatever", took a chill pill or dropped a Dude or two in daily use, don’t miss this one. Cuz it’s totally bitchin’.

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Blue Jean Babies & a Madonna Wannabe

One thing is for sure - 80’s fashion will always be in our blood (even if one of us was barred from wearing denim as a kid). From Vanderbilt jeans and popped collars, to legwarmers and docs to Zoom fashion and going gray in style, you won’t want to miss this neon-colored chat.

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Fooooood Fiiiiiiggghhhttt

Not sure what to expect this holiday season? According to our gang, pie is a must, kale belongs in the garbage and bathtub carp is a thing. Head down a tasty rabbit hole with us for this fun chat about the mashies vs stuffing debate, holiday tamales, matzo ball sinkers and the unexpected lure of Icelandic fish.

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This is your brain on tech. Dammit.

From the truth about old school TV clickers, to long telephone cord strategies, to why we absolutely refuse to use TikTok now (even though we love Steve Nicks), this funny chat about the innovations that made us will take you wayyyy back. 

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I Want Candy

Boo! It’s a Monster Mash of spooky subjects on this week’s special Halloween episode of GenX Stories. The gang dives right in with haunted houses, fuzzy blue dog costumes and of course, candy corn!

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Bad Boys & Mother Crushes

This week, we admit to our youthful celebrity obsessions (Jake - call me!), pre and post pubescent infatuations, and even name a few of our current hall passes. 

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Who Are You?

“What's wrong with you?” Anyone else heard that growing up? This week the gang discusses our hopes and dreams for who or what we would become, how our parents reacted to leaving stable jobs (or not entering into them at all), ways we navigated career expectations, and what really happened.

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Rocking Our Vote

In this episode we dive deep into our first voting experience, our next one and everything in between

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Zen & The Art of The Mixtape

In this episode we delve into the art of the mixtape and it’s cultural place in our lives. Co-host Courtney may have gone a little overboard with, “the mixtape were musical vignettes to tell the stories of our lives”, but we’re rolling with it.

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

You’re not hearing or seeing things - we changed things up a bit for season 2 of GenX Stories.

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