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We all have a GenX Story. What’s yours?
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Games GenXers Play
Get ready to solve your Rubik's Cube while you hear all about the games & toys we loved back then, which ones are still around today, and how we are managing the new bells and whistles that the latest generation seems to need. (Hint: Remove the batteries)
Epic Movie Soundtracks
This week the gang waxes nostalgic about the movie soundtracks that scored our youth. And our midlife. And everything in-between.
Cancel This: GenX to The Rescue?
Irony is rich as the podcast gang takes on GenX being summoned into the latest cancel culture kerfuffle. Seriously - have they met us? From the PC battles of our youth with Tipper Gore and PMRC to the recent “cancellations” of Mr. Potato Head, Dr Seuss and Pepe Le Pew, we have a ton of opinions.
As Seen on TV: The Price of Nostalgia
Between Ginsu knives, the Pepsi challenge, Life Cereal and even the 1984 Apple ad that played only once, GenX has been marketed to our whole lives. Since we’re not captive audiences anymore, has anything changed now that we're in our 50s? Or has our nostalgia become our kryptonite?
Ride or Die: GenX Friendships
This week the GenX Stories gang is talking about all our friendships. The ride or dies, the ones who hide the bodies for us, the ones we'd bail out of jail with no questions, our “outer ring” acquaintances and even social media pals.
Who was right, Harry or Sally?
This Valentines week on GenX Stories, we ask the ultimate question from When Harry Met Sally: can men and women be friends or does sex always get in the way?
Our Must-See TV
Join the crew as we discuss our favorite TV memories growing up, embarrassing on-screen things that may have flown over our heads, why Dick Clark wouldn't give anyone a full donut and what shows we're binge watching these days.
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?)
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.