GenerationZen
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The GenerationZen Podcast is a talk show hosted by media professional Justin Kraus. In this podcast, we focus on discussing the latest modern-day topics and culture such as sports, media, college/post college life, gaming, tech, pop-culture, news, and more. The show is fun, educational, and provides a unique prospective on today's culture of the world with a variety of guests. Send us your feedback and we thank you for your incredible support of the show.
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Episodes
"Let's Discuss": GameStop Share Prices Fall. What does this Mean for the Company?
February 03, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBWhat does Ryan Cohen and Reggie think of all of this? Follow the show on Twitter: @GenerationZen_ Follow the show on Instagram: @GenerationZen__ Check out our gaming channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRS7... Questions for the show? Email us: @[email protected] Generation Zen Logo Created and Credited to Estefania Yanza Twitter: @EstYanza Email: [email protected]
"Let's Discuss": GameStop($GME) and Other Stocks Delisted from Robinhood
January 29, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBInsanity. That is all. Follow the show on Twitter: @GenerationZen_ Follow the show on Instagram: @GenerationZen__ Check out our gaming channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRS7... Questions for the show? Email us: @[email protected] Generation Zen Logo Created and Credited to Estefania Yanza Twitter: @EstYanza Email: [email protected]
"Let's Discuss": GameStop Stock Delisted from Robinhood
January 29, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBInsanity. That is all. Follow the show on Twitter: @GenerationZen_ Follow the show on Instagram: @GenerationZen__ Check out our gaming channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRS7... Questions for the show? Email us: @[email protected] Generation Zen Logo Created and Credited to Estefania Yanza Twitter: @EstYanza Email: [email protected]
"Let's Discuss": GameStop Stocks Skyrocket and What this Means for the Company
January 28, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBIntroducing, the GenerationZen "Let's Discuss" series! These will be fairly quick episodes recorded on major news topics that occur in the industries this show covers. Let us know what you think over on our social media pages! Follow the show on Twitter: @GenerationZen_ Follow the show on Instagram: @GenerationZen__ Check out our gaming channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRS7... Questions for the show? Email us: @[email protected] Generation Zen Logo Created and...
2020 Game Awards Discussion
December 14, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, Sean and Jeremy join Justin as they discuss the 2020 game awards and what needs to be improved for the award show going forward. Follow the show on Twitter: @GenerationZen_ Follow the show on Instagram: @GenerationZen__ Check out Live Streams on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-nan-SEARxRycmNqbnRHg Check out the gaming channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRS7tQNE5KvkOVeY6c69Kcw Questions for the show? Email us: @Ge...
GenerationZen Channel and Podcast Announcements
December 05, 2020 00:38 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBAnnouncement episode on the future of the show and where we want to take things going into 2021. Thanks for listening to us and supporting us throughout this insane year. Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-nan-SEARxRycmNqbnRHg GenerationZen Gaming YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRS7tQNE5KvkOVeY6c69Kcw Questions for the show? Email us: @[email protected] Generation Zen Logo Created and Credited to Estefania Yanza Twitter: @EstYanza Emai...
The Future of Media and Entertainment in the 2020s
October 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, we're joined by Chris Sannuto and Lisa Pollina to discuss the evolving landscape of media and entertainment. Some of the major topics we discuss include streaming content, digital distribution, and Internet Speed. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the show! We greatly appreciate Lisa and Chris for taking the time out of their busy schedules for coming on the show! Follow Lisa: https://twitter.com/LisaPollina Follow Chri...
Episode 13: The Future of Media and Entertainment in the 2020s
October 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, we're joined by Chris Sannuto and Lisa Pollina to discuss the evolving landscape of media and entertainment. Some of the major topics we discuss include streaming content, digital distribution, and Internet Speed. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the show! We greatly appreciate Lisa and Chris for taking the time out of their busy schedules for coming on the show! Follow Lisa: https://twitter.com/LisaPollina Follow Chri...
Intro Guy from ReviewTechUSA Interview
August 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, we're joined by the greatest side kick on YouTube, Intro Guy from ReviewTechUSA! We talk about how he became the Intro Guy, his enjoyment of live streaming, his friendship with Rich, and of course his love of Seltzer! We also talk about his favorite music, his love of cars, and the greatest quotes/moments from The Simpsons. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the show! Intro Guy is an awesome person and is the ultimate side kick ...
Episode 12: Interview with Intro Guy from ReviewTechUSA
August 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, we're joined by the greatest side kick on YouTube, Intro Guy from ReviewTechUSA! We talk about how he became the Intro Guy, his enjoyment of live streaming, his friendship with Rich, and of course his love of Seltzer! We also talk about his favorite music, his love of cars, and the greatest quotes/moments from The Simpsons. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the show! Intro Guy is an awesome person and is the ultimate side kick ...
Episode 11: Smash JT Interview
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, we're joined by Smash JT! We talk about his time working in the gaming industry, his difficulties first starting a youtube channel and his hands-on experience with the Intellivision Amico! Smash JT currently has over 10k subscribers and has experience as a successful recruiter in the video gaming industry after working with Rockstar, EA, and Sony Online Entertainment. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the show! Smash JT is a won...
Smash JT Interview
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, we're joined by Smash JT! We talk about his time working in the gaming industry, his difficulties first starting a youtube channel and his hands-on experience with the Intellivision Amico! Smash JT currently has over 10k subscribers and has experience as a successful recruiter in the video gaming industry after working with Rockstar, EA, and Sony Online Entertainment. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the show! Smash JT is a won...
Episode 10: Interview with Bill Stewart, Owner of LI Toy & Game
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, we interviewed Bill Stewart, a small business toy store owner on Long Island called LI Toy & Game. Bill worked in the IT Industry until he decided to pursue his passion and open his own business. Bill has owned and operated his store for over five years and sells his products both on his website and in store. We talked about the current state of the toy industry, his love for toys growing up, and more! Thank you so much for listening to this ep...
Episode 10: Bill Stewart Interview, Owner of LI Toy & Game
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, we interviewed Bill Stewart, a small business toy store owner on Long Island called LI Toy & Game. Bill worked in the IT Industry until he decided to pursue his passion and open his own business. Bill has owned and operated his store for over five years and sells his products both on his website and in store. We talked about the current state of the toy industry, his love for toys growing up, and more! Thank you so much for listening to this ep...
Bill Stewart Interview, Owner of LI Toy & Game
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, we interviewed Bill Stewart, a small business toy store owner on Long Island called LI Toy & Game. Bill worked in the IT Industry until he decided to pursue his passion and open his own business. Bill has owned and operated his store for over five years and sells his products both on his website and in store. We talked about the current state of the toy industry, his love for toys growing up, and more! Thank you so much for listening to this ep...
Episode 9: DreamcastGuy Interview
June 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, gaming YouTuber DreamcastGuy joins us to discuss his history of gaming, becoming successful on YouTube, and how the Internet changed his life in a positive way. DreamcastGuy currently has over 175K subscribers and is a member of the SpawnCast YouTube live show. He is most known on YouTube for his rambling videos and in-depth reviews of newly released video games. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the show! DreamcastGuy is a w...
DreamcastGuy Interview
June 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBOn this episode of the GenerationZen podcast, gaming YouTuber DreamcastGuy joins us to discuss his history of gaming, becoming successful on YouTube, and how the Internet changed his life in a positive way. DreamcastGuy currently has over 175K subscribers and is a member of the SpawnCast YouTube live show. He is most known on YouTube for his rambling videos and in-depth reviews of newly released video games. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the show! DreamcastGuy is a w...
Black Lives Matter Discussion with Dan Ryans
June 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode, we take a detour from our usual conversations to discuss something important. I’m so proud of everyone who was on this episode. This is not a political issue, this is a human rights issue that shouldn't be softly spoken about. This is about the Black Lives Matter Movement and the people being directly affected by the actions of a negligent law enforcement that is not being held accountable. This is about the men, women and children in the black community who face discriminat...
Tommy Tallarico and the Amico Project Interview Part 2
May 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBOn this episode of GenerationZen, gaming industry legend Tommy Tallarico joins Justin and Jeremy for the second and last part of his interview. We discuss how Tommy handles trolls and his story of working with Shigeru Miyamoto on Metroid Prime. Finally, he shares postivity and advice on career building to become successful and happy in life . We hope this brought you a few smiles and laughs. We all desperately need it right now. Stay safe and thank you to everyone who has to be outside of t...
Episode 8 Part 2: Tommy Tallarico Interview
May 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBOn this episode of GenerationZen, gaming industry legend Tommy Tallarico joins Justin and Jeremy for the second and last part of his interview. We discuss how Tommy handles trolls and his story of working with Shigeru Miyamoto on Metroid Prime. Finally, he shares postivity and advice on career building to become successful and happy in life . We hope this brought you a few smiles and laughs. We all desperately need it right now. Stay safe and thank you to everyone who has to be outside of t...
Episode 8 Part 1: Tommy Tallarico Interview
May 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode of GenerationZen, gaming industry legend Tommy Tallarico joins Justin and Jeremy for a very special interview. In this first part, we discuss Tommy's introduction to gaming and how he was inspired by his cousin, Steven Tyler, singer of Aerosmith, to create music. Then, he explains how he created Video Games Live and started a video game music phenomenon. We then move on to an in depth discussion about his new upcoming console, the Intellivision Amico. Thank you so much for l...
Tommy Tallarico and the Amico Project Interview Part 1
May 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode of GenerationZen, gaming industry legend Tommy Tallarico joins Justin and Jeremy for a very special interview. In this first part, we discuss Tommy's introduction to gaming and how he was inspired by his cousin, Steven Tyler, singer of Aerosmith, to create music. Then, he explains how he created Video Games Live and started a video game music phenomenon. We then move on to an in depth discussion about his new upcoming console, the Intellivision Amico. Thank you so much for l...
Episode 7: 9th Generation Console Discussion (Intellvision Amico, Analogue Pocket, PS5, and Xbox Series X)
April 27, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBOn this weeks' episode of the show, Jeremy is back on the show to discuss all things regarding the 9th generation of gaming consoles. We first give our thoughts about Tommy Tallarico's Intellivision Amico and the potential it could have on the gaming industry. Then, we share our excitement on the the Analogue Pocket retro handheld system coming out later this year. Finally, we talk about the latest news from PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. ...
9th Generation Console Preview Discussion (Intellivision Amico, Analogue Pocket, PS5, and Xbox Series X)
April 27, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBOn this weeks' episode of the show, Jeremy is back on the show to discuss all things regarding the 9th generation of gaming consoles. We first give our thoughts about Tommy Tallarico's Intellivision Amico and the potential it could have on the gaming industry. Then, we share our excitement on the the Analogue Pocket retro handheld system coming out later this year. Finally, we talk about the latest news from PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. ...
Episode 7: 9th Generation Console Discussion (Intellivision Amico, Analogue Pocket, PS5, and Xbox Series X)
April 27, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBOn this weeks' episode of the show, Jeremy is back on the show to discuss all things regarding the 9th generation of gaming consoles. We first give our thoughts about Tommy Tallarico's Intellivision Amico and the potential it could have on the gaming industry. Then, we share our excitement on the the Analogue Pocket retro handheld system coming out later this year. Finally, we talk about the latest news from PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. ...
Episode 6: Tales from the GameStop Featuring a Former GameStop Employee
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn the most highly anticipated episode of the show yet, we are joined by Sean, a former GameStop employee, who shares his stories working for the company. This is a completely raw and unfiltered conversation that I hope everyone will enjoy. Sean first appeared on the Exposed Podcast with Rich from ReviewTechUSA before he started his own podcast called The We Should Do A Podcast. Sean talks about the awful GameStop response to COVID-19, working in retail, horrible customers, and more! We als...
Tales from the GameStop Featuring a Former GameStop Employee
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn the most highly anticipated episode of the show yet, we are joined by Sean, a former GameStop employee, who shares his stories working for the company. This is a completely raw and unfiltered conversation that I hope everyone will enjoy. Sean first appeared on the Exposed Podcast with Rich from ReviewTechUSA before he started his own podcast called The We Should Do A Podcast. Sean talks about the awful GameStop response to COVID-19, working in retail, horrible customers, and more! We also ...
Episode 6: Tales from the GameStop Featuring a Former Employee
April 10, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn the most highly anticipated episode of the show yet, we are joined by Sean, a former GameStop employee, who shares his stories working for the company. This is a completely raw and unfiltered conversation that I hope everyone will enjoy. Sean first appeared on the Exposed Podcast with Rich from ReviewTechUSA before he started his own podcast called The We Should Do A Podcast. Sean talks about the awful GameStop response to COVID-19, working in retail, horrible customers, and more! We als...
Gaming Throwbacks Stories
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIn this episode of the Generation Zen podcast, Justin's long time friend Jeremy joins the show to talk about all things gaming. We talk about the early days of Xbox Live, Halo 3, and YouTube gaming. Then, we talk about went wrong with the Wii U and Nintendo's epic comeback with the Switch. To finish off the show, we talk about the demise of GameStop over the past several years and a potential comeback for the business. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. It has been another ver...
Episode 5: Gaming Throwbacks
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBIn this episode of the Generation Zen podcast, Justin's long time friend Jeremy joins the show to talk about all things gaming. We talk about the early days of Xbox Live, Halo 3, and YouTube gaming. Then, we talk about went wrong with the Wii U and Nintendo's epic comeback with the Switch. To finish off the show, we talk about the demise of GameStop over the past several years and a potential comeback for the business. Thank you so much for listening to this episode. It has been another ver...
Episode 4: Super Smash Bros. Marlee
March 23, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode of the Generation Zen podcast, we need to take a major break from the depression of the world and have some fun with laughs. To do that, we are joined by one of the most positive and fun people I know, Justin's friend Marlee. We talk about what it was like to study abroad this year and living in another country. We also talk about future career plans and why New Jersey's bad reputation is false. Then, we tell the crazy story of how we met thanks to an angry Nintendo YouTuber ...
Super Smash Bros. Marlee
March 23, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode of the Generation Zen podcast, we need to take a major break from the depression of the world and have some fun with laughs. To do that, we are joined by one of the most positive and fun people I know, Justin's friend Marlee. We talk about what it was like to study abroad this year and living in another country. We also talk about future career plans and why New Jersey's bad reputation is false. Then, we tell the crazy story of how we met thanks to an angry Nintendo YouTuber o...
Early Discussion of Next Gen Gaming with Andrew Gilbert
March 16, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBIn this episode of the Generation Zen podcast, technology professional Andrew Gilbert joins the show and we discuss the upcoming 9th generation of gaming consoles. We talk about the Xbox Series X and PS5 specs, games, cost, potential delays, and much more! Thanks for listening and giving us your continued support. Please stay safe during this difficult time throughout the world. We hope we are able to make your day a little better with this episode. *Note at the time of this recording, E3 w...
Episode 3: Early News of Next Gen Gaming
March 16, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBIn this episode of the Generation Zen podcast, technology professional Andrew Gilbert joins the show and we discuss the upcoming 9th generation of gaming consoles. We talk about the Xbox Series X and PS5 specs, games, cost, potential delays, and much more! Thanks for listening and giving us your continued support. Please stay safe during this difficult time throughout the world. We hope we are able to make your day a little better with this episode. *Note at the time of this recording, E3 ...
Around the World We Go
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBIn the second episode of the Generation Zen Podcast, we are joined by international traveler Julia Tilley as she discusses her experiences studying abroad and living in France. She gives her advice for students who want to live in another country and living with international students. Then, we discuss her love of theatre and what it was like to play a led role in a major production. Finally, to end the show, Julia attempts to guess the correct names of Justin's favorite manga/show, One Piece...
Episode 2: Around the World We Go
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBIn the second episode of the Generation Zen Podcast, we are joined by international traveler Julia Tilley as she discusses her experiences studying abroad and living in France. She gives her advice for students who want to live in another country and living with international students. Then, we discuss her love of theatre and what it was like to play a led role in a major production. Finally, to end the show, Julia attempts to guess the correct names of Justin's favorite manga/show, One Piece...
The Beginning of a New Era
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIn the premiere episode of the Generation Zen Podcast, Justin's college friend Nate Moser comes on for a long episode to talk about TV Shows in the early 2000s and the state of the XFL. Then, we discuss what it was like moving, buying a car, and starting a job in another state all in two weeks time. We close out with some epic throwback classroom stories and some career advice for getting started with a job after school. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think of the show. Follo...
Episode 1: Saturday Vibes
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIn the premiere episode of the Generation Zen Podcast, Justin's college friend Nate Moser comes on for a long episode to talk about TV Shows in the early 2000s and the state of the XFL. Then, we discuss what it was like moving, buying a car, and starting a job in another state all in two weeks time. We close out with some epic throwback classroom stories and some career advice for getting started with a job after school. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think of the show. Follo...
The Beginning of a New Era of Life
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIn the premiere episode of the Generation Zen Podcast, Justin's college friend Nate Moser comes on for a long episode to talk about TV Shows in the early 2000s and the state of the XFL. Then, we discuss what it was like moving, buying a car, and starting a job in another state all in two weeks time. We close out with some epic throwback classroom stories and some career advice for getting started with a job after school. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think of the show. Follo...
Generation Zen Episode 0
February 16, 2020 20:28 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBThe Generation Zen Podcast is a bi-weekly talk show hosted by Justin Kraus. The podcast covers everything that interests the Generation Z/Millennial age groups including sports, broadcasting, college/post college life, gaming, tech, pop-culture, and news.