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GenX Stories

119 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratings

GenX Stories is a podcast about how the so-called “Lost Generation” found itself at midlife. Join hosts Eve, Lori, Chris & Courtney 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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1984 Flashback: Songs Turning 40 in 2024

May 01, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Annnnnnnd we’re BACK! Today, the podcast crew is diving into the top tunes turning 40 in 2024. and you may be surprised how many are on the list. Plus we've got a rad '80s enthusiast joining us - author Tami Dever of Totally Cool 80’s - to talk about what made 1984 such an important year in music history.  Putting aside how old this all makes us feel, hear our top picks from that iconic year as well as what our outspoken Facebook community had to say. Seriously, no self respecting GenXer wou...

ENCORE: You’ve got a friend: Making BFF’s at midlife

April 24, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Well, we’re not back from our extended spring break just yet, have no fear, dear listeners. There will be new season five episodes very soon - we promise. For now, check out an encore of one of our favorite episodes: “You’ve got a friend: making BFFs at midlife “.  Seeya next weds with a brand new episode you won’t want to miss. Original episode links Why It’s Harder to Make Friends After 40 (and How to Combat the Odds) The Scientific Reason It's So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult  Why ...

We're on Spring Break

February 28, 2024 05:00 - 56 seconds - 703 KB

If you’ve tuned in expecting a brand new episode this week, surprise! The podcast crew is off on spring break right now but we’ll have some kick ass stuff for you when we get back. Topics like being resilient as a Gen Xer, and songs turning 40 in 2024.  Meanwhile, why don’t you check out our website and catch up on past episodes you may have missed, like  the perks of being over 50,  favorite 80’s snacks, movies that defined our generation,  making friends at midlife and more. See ya'll in...

The Dark Side of Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Is there a better time to get real about the darker side of Valentine's Day, especially for GenXers? Is it all hearts and flowers, or is there more to the story? Things have definitely changed for a few of us since our last romance episode in 2021, but you know that we still have tons of opinions. Gird your loins for some straight-up GenX talk about this Hallmark Holiday and the Vday expectations game.  Episode links We did a romance topic last on Sept 8, 2021, season 3 Dark Origins of Va...

The Perks of Being GenX

January 31, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Ready for some real GenX scoop? Today, we're dishing about the perks of being over 50 (yep, they exist!). From health and work to society, pop culture, relationships, family, and the dreaded 'Misc' category (aka, WTF moments) you know we never hold back. Want more? Tune in for the wisdom of our kick-ass FB group and our personal top three GenX bennies. Buckle up, kiddies. Episode links The 50 Best Things About Life Over 50 (gallery) 50 Reflections at 50 Top 10 reasons being 50 rocks Red...

Hashtag This: GenX's Social Media Story

January 17, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Yeah, we get the irony of discussing this here, but buckle up because today's episode is about Chris’s favorite topic -  social media (#not). What channels are GenXers on?  Are the people we follow doing our generation proud or making us cringe? Do we even belong there? And what the fuck is an influencer? Tune in for all the good, the bad, the ugly, and the “whatevers” about the socials. because GenX has entered the chat. Episode links  Season 2’s Tech Episode: This is your brain on tech. ...

We're still standing: 2023 in the rearview

December 27, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

Well, we survived 2023.  Wanna hear what the GenX Stories podcast crew is looking forward to next year? Of course you do. Listen in and you’ll even hear our words for 2024 (because you know how we feel about those stupid resolutions). Happy new year everyone! Seeya in January. Episode links  Season 3 New Years Episode: Genie Wishes & Resolutions Pick a New Year’s nudge word instead of a resolution 6 Unusual Alternatives to Traditional New Year's Resolutions New Year's Day 2024: Why Doe...

Shall we play a (video) game?

December 13, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Today we're talking all about video games,  both what they were like when we were kids and what they've evolved into. From Pacman to Space Invaders, Donkey Kong to Pitfall, and even the OG Pong, we're spilling the tea on our top three all-time favorite games from back in the day. Oh and admit it - whether you were rocking arcade adventures and console classics in the basement with your crew or diving solo into a computer classic, we were all  as competitive as our Facebook group. So, toss in...

Does GenX do ASMR?

November 29, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Today we're taking on something Courtney has been after us to talk about for years - ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response).  From chasing the elusive 'brain tingles' to pondering its potential as the ultimate sleep aid for a restless generation, we're exploring how (or if) GenX engages with ASMR. Between uses by AARP, Super Bowl ads and even sports teams, find out if there's a quiet(er) side to midlife or if ASMR just ain't for us. Episode Links ASMR, explained: why millions of peop...

GenX deep dive: Four albums, all the memories

November 15, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Get ready for a crazy musical ride on our latest episode. The experiment: Each host picked an GenX album they love, made the rest of us listen to it, and then we talked about it. This is a totally new thing for us so it could have been amazeballs or a total disaster (hint, it wasn't  a disaster). From dissecting tracks to digging into behind the scenes trivia to just sharing personal  stories about why these albums meant so much to us,  we're dishing it all out. And trust us -  you will NOT ...

Sincerely yours: Movies that define GenX

November 01, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode, we dig into the movies that shaped who we are as a  generation. Whether you're looking to reminisce about your favorite coming-of-age movies (Breakfast Club anyone?) or are curious about the cultural touchstones that made us, step back in time with the GenX Stories crew.  We even reveal some of our Facebook group’s favorite flicks. Let’s  be demented and sad, but social together. Past movie episodes Season 2: Epic Movie Soundtracks Season 3: Is it a reboot or a remake? S...

It’s a Snack Attack!

October 18, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

We hope you're hungry! It's time to talk GenX's favorite snacks & drinks. What we loved as kids, what kept us going as young adults (at least when we moved away from our parents!) and even what we're feeding GenZ these days. So spread some florescent Cheeze on a cracker, dig out that 40 year old Twinkie to nibble on and wash it all down with some Tang while you listen to  this tasty walk down memory lane. Past food episodes Season 2:  Food Fight! Season 3: What’s Cookin; Good Lookin’ Epi...

(Not so) old dogs, new tricks: Reinventing midlife

October 04, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

On today’s episode of GenX Stories we wonder if you can really change your world in midlife? What have we done that we thought we were too old to try? Or what are we still planning to try?  Life definitely ain’t over and you may be surprised how GenXers are choosing to reinvent ourselves in our 50s. Episode links The Existential Necessity of Midlife Change The 5 Rules Of Reinventing Your Life At Any Age   Here’s How Generative AI is Reshaping Hollywood & the Entertainment Industry The F...

ENCORE: Writing what we know

September 20, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MB

On today’s kick-ass encore episode, we have a real treat - Eve’s cousin Jenny talks all about her debut semi-autobiograhical YA novel. Set in 1991 during the AIDS crisis, and revealed through sketches, journal entries & the music we grew up on, hear how sharing her story became an authentic statement about GenX for a younger generation.  When we originally recorded this in season 3, the book wsn’t published yet but now it’s OUT! You can buy it or catch her on her book tour! Also check out th...

Cruel Summer: What we’ve been up to

September 06, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Welcome to Season 5 of GenX Stories! While as kids we used to have a "break" over the summer, GenXers don't really get that anymore at midlife. So what the hell did we actually DO on our podcast hiatus? You'd actually be surprised what we've been up to. Between painting rocks, fuck-it travel and getting Covid, we were pretty busy. Plus our Facebook group shared all the cool shit they did. So listen, or don't. Whatever. Episode links Movie: I know what you did last summer Rock On! Painting...

Go behind the scenes with us

July 12, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

While season 4 of the podcast was shorter than we planned, the Gen X stories gang is getting ready for season five. Usually we keep our goofy-ass brainstorms private, but we totally want you to listen in on this one. Not only will you get a behind the scenes look into what we are planning, but you can hear what topics our Facebook group suggested for us. If you have thoughts about anything you hear please contact us here. We will try to do a few encore/silly episodes for you this summer but...

Joyously Absurd: Adulting at midlife

June 28, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

The band is finally back together! After months of dealing with so much personal big stuff this season, the GenX Stories crew is finally together just in time to talk about it all. On this episode, we discuss accountability and integrity, when we actually started adulting and how we manage the bumps along our midlife road with humor. We also gain insight from our Facebook community as they get really raw and vulnerable on a topic that demands it of us all. Cuz really - for such a grown up wo...

You’ve got a friend: making BFF’s at midlife

June 14, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Today we've got a GenX topic that effects us all deeply: making friends at midlife.  Weird you say? Well you may be surprised to hear that after years of doing this podcast together, Lori and I had actually NEVER MET. At least not in person.  All that changed earlier this spring and we’re going to spill all the tea. (well, most of it). Not only did we meet (and talk and talk and talk and talk) we had dinner with 2 other new friends we made through our facebook group (and drank, and drank an...

The GenX Stories Grief Mixtape Project

May 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MB

What happens when a generation that uses gallows humor to deal with trauma loses someone they love? That’s the question The Grief Mixtape Project will explore through stories from you, our community. To learn more and contribute your voice to the Grief Mixtape, go to at genxstories/grief. Related Podcast episodes Losing a Parent as a GenXer Do  you gotta have faith? Becoming  a sandwich generation Eve’s writing about grief The problem with caring GirlDad Dad’s Eulogy Connect with us...

ENCORE: I want my two dollars

April 05, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

In an encore episode, the crew dishes on one of the sexiest topics around: money. Ok, maybe not THAT sexy but we can make anything fun. Between paper route Ponzi schemes, having a monthly “nut”, wondering if we can ever retire, and how much we still owe Columbia House, you’ll never think of Gen X finances the same. Crack open that piggy bank and tune in today. Episode links The Flying Lizards "Money" song Look up social security and see your working history 5 Interesting financial Facts ...

ENCORE: Our Origin Story

March 22, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Well, it happened - we couldn’t get our schedules lined up to record this week. BUT the good news is that we have an encore episode for you we think is pretty special -  our first ever together on the podcast! Learn how Lori, Courtney, Christopher and I started doing this wacky thing in season 2 (since season one was a totally different format.)  In this episode, we dig into what being GenX means to each of us knowing how pivotal the 80’s were for music, fashion, crisis and more. We'll also...

Work it, baby work it: GenX & jobs

March 08, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Today on the podcast we're talking all about jobs. The ones we had as kids, our first “real” ones, and even the ones that taught us a thing or two about life and ourselves. In a world where “quiet quitting”,“quiet firing” and the “great resignation” are now just part of work life, what do 50+ year olds expect in a job now? (Other that retire - well, maybe). We also share some of our beloved Facebook community’s first jobs, and pick one to send some awesome show swag to. Seriously, make it yo...

I Want My MTV

February 22, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Did you want your MTV? We certainly did! Today’s episode is all about being the “MTV generation”, the iconic music video cable channel launched the summer of 1981. What was the first day like? Who were these “VeeJays”? And why does MTV still feels like a cultural rite of passage for GenX. We are also joined by music video historian and the brains behind website & magazine Music Video Time Machine, Stephen Pitalo. Hear all the behind the scene stories of your favorite videos from Madonna to D...

Losing a parent as a GenXer

February 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Today’s podcast episode is going to be a little different. We’re taking on a topic that both Courtney and I have sadly experienced firsthand - losing a parent as a Gen Xer - and it’s just the two of us. This is also a longer episode than usual and barely edited because we felt it was important to be as authentic as possible with you. While we know this is an emotional topic, we don’t cover any of that up. You'll will hear us lose it, get angry and even laugh, because that’s how grief is. It...

What makes a movie a cult classic?

January 25, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Today the GenX Series Podcast gang is talking about cult classic films with with a special guest - Final Destination and American Pie movie producer Craig Perry (who happens to be married to one of our hosts). Given his vast amount of knowledge and the ton of research he asked us to read (OMG!) about the difference between a Cult Classic movie vs a cult following, we’re definitely going deep.  You know you want the behind the scenes info about your favorite cult classic movies so don’t miss...

Collecting, Fandoms and Obsessions

January 11, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Today the GenX Stories gang is talking about obsessions. I mean… fandoms & collecting. Were you into puffy stickers or comics as a kid?  And let’s get really honest and admit what weird thing you still collect. So grab that Holly Hobby lunch box and Star Wars Pez dispenser and get ready to get deep into it with your favorite GenX Geeks. Episode links  Collecting Stickers in the 1980s What is a Fandom? What did we collect? Corky the dog Victorian Heating grates Post office doors Wacky...

BONUS: Happy New year

December 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.16 MB

2022 just hasn't been our year here over at GenX stories. Life keeps interfering so we’re just gonna start fresh in 2023. We plan to be back to publishing every two weeks starting January 11, 2023 and can’t wait to bring you new episodes about fandom, cult movies, ageism, music videos, & more. Courtney, Lori, Chris, and Eve hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season, and look forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Love you. Mean it. Keep rocking. Connect with us Subscribe to GenX ...

BONUS: Interview with GenX author/editor Gabi Lorino

December 14, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Today we have a special little bonus episide for you - an interview with Gabi Lorino, a kick ass book editor and 100% pure GenXer. We originally thought this would be part of the books episode published last week, but it was too fabulous to edit down to a few minutes so it got it’s own.  Gabi's actually the type of GenXer we created this podcast for because she’s got some amazing stories to share. Hear all about her work as an anthology editor, the books she loved as a kid (and which she re...

Oh, the places we went: GenX & books

December 07, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

This week, the gang talks about books, books, and more books. The ones we loved reading as kids, the ones we shouldn't have read as kids, the books that shaped us how we grew up and what role books & reading plays now in our increasingly digital world. Between rolling into the Scholastic book fairs, paying fines from overdue library books, sneaking forbidden books as a teenager and audio books vs old school reading, jump into to the land of make believe and imagination with us. Call us geek...

Hi Ho, GenX Stories Here (Ah-hah-hah!)

November 23, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

The GenX Stories gang needed some laughs so we took on the Muppets & Sesame Street which caused a serious conversation. (because of course it did). Did you grow up with the Muppet Show or Sesame Street? Is Yoda really a muppet? (don’t fight Courtney about it!). And seriously, what character would YOU be? We get brutally honest and share our thoughts on muppet doppelgängers among other Jim Henson/Frank Oz stuff. You know you need a break from Thanksgiving so it's time to play the music, it's...

Everything old is new again

November 09, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Welcome to Season 4 of GenX Stories! While we we originally intended to launch this episode at the end of summer, I lost my father in September which sadly impacted everything. But we finally got the gang together, and thought we'd kick off our new season talking about how everything old is new again. Music, movies, fashion, everything is back (even stuff we wish wasn’t). With the GenZ'ers  trying to own on our nostalgia now, is GenX down with that or does it annoy the fuck out of us? Listen...

It's SO on

October 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.35 MB

Season four of GenX Stories is finally going to drop Wednesday, November 9th!  Get ready for more of the awesome banter and kick ass GenX-ness you’ve come to expect from us as we chat about everything from nostalgia trends to books to Late ADHD diagnoses to muppets to travel to therapy to family dysfunction and even to ASMR (whatever that means).  Meanwhile, check out some of our AWARD WINNING  episodes from season 2 and 3 and brace yourself for our new season. We promise you - it will NOT...

We are the champions (well, sorta)

October 05, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MB

Given the recent loss of my father, it’s a crazy time to share good news, but I wanna think dad would have been so proud.  Born from my 25th Penn reunion, the GenX Stories podcast just won a Best in Show W3 Award in the podcast category. For a teeny show run by four 50+ friends (and first time podcasters) not a podcast network, this is a huge honor.  I am SO thankful for our supporters & listeners and my beloved co-hosts who somehow agreed to go along with this crazy thing. Lori, Courtney,...

Season four is unfortunately delayed

September 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 798 KB

While we had hoped to start season four in September, sadly my beloved father passed away on September 11 due to a rapidly growing aggressive brain cancer. I am still reeling because it happened so fast and my mother and I are navigating the next few weeks, but season four of the podcast is obviously delayed. On the bright side, Courtney, Chris, Lori and I did record the first two episodes at the end of August. And they’re great  We are planning to launch the new season sometime in October ...

Season four is unfortunately delayed

September 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 798 KB

While we had hoped to start season four in September, sadly my beloved father passed away on September 11 due to a rapidly growing aggressive brain cancer. I am still reeling because it happened so fast and my mother and I are navigating the next few weeks, but season four of the podcast is obviously delayed. On the bright side, Courtney, Chris, Lori and I did record the first two episodes at the end of August. And they’re great  We are planning to launch the new season sometime in October ...

ENCORE: Is it a reboot or a remake?

August 31, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

While we are on hiatus this summer (ahead of season four’s fall release), we are re-publishing some of our most popular episodes with brand new intros and trust us, this one is worth the wait.  Get out the popcorn! The GenX Stories gang goes all out & shares how we really feel about the “new takes” of tv shows and movies we grew up on. While this was originally released WAY ahead of Top Gun: Maverick, thanks to GenX nostalgia it’s soared to $1.895 billion worldwide already. Cuz it was THAT ...

ENCORE: We Will Rock You - Our Fave Concerts

July 20, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

While we are still on hiatus this summer (ahead of season four), we are re-releasing some of our most popular episodes with brand new intros and trust us, this one rocks (literally). In a summer filled with kick ass concerts - including many of our generations favorites - do you remember YOUR first? What about your favorite? And what bands are you planning to see this summer. We also asked what shows our facebook group are excited about and were surprised with their answers. So without fur...

ENCORE: What it's like for a (GenX) girl

July 06, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

While we are on hiatus this summer (ahead of season four), the GenX Stories crew is re-releasing some of our most popular episodes and today’s is sadly pretty appropriate for our world right now. After the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe Vs Wade on Jun 24, 2022, many of us have been very upset. Most of our listeners (and our show hosts!) have-not known a time when abortion wasn’t legal and safe, so we all worry what this means for our country now both in terms of bodily autonomy an...

ENCORE: Becoming a sandwich generation

June 22, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

TBD Episode links Aging Life Care Association Health Care proxy in NY State - note each state will have different laws about this so look yours up. People with estranged family should also know that a family member will be able to make decisions for them and that typically the proxy can’t just unplug you What is a sandwich generation? GenX women facing the caregiving crisis The Sandwich Generation: When Caregiver Seems to Be Your Only Role What Is a Mother-in-Law Suite, and Should I C...

It's a wrap (for season 3 that is)

June 08, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MB

As we wrap up season 3 of the podcast (OMG - really?) and look ahead to season 4, this episode is a love letter to our kick-ass and hysterical hosts. Check out some of the funny clips that were either bloopers or new stuff you’ve never heard before. While new episodes of GenX Stories are on hiatus until season 4 drops late summer/early fall, don’t think you’ll get a total break from us! We’re gonna either re-release some of our personal favorites or share clips that will make you laugh your...

We are GenX

May 25, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

On today’s episode we're digging into what being GenX really means to the podcast crew, from a personal, cultural and even societal point of view. In addition, we have clips from real GenXers - classmates from Courtney and Eve’s recent 30th college reunion. Want to know what makes us, us? Listen now! Episode links It Took a Global Pandemic, But Generation X is Finally Getting Love About Generation X Connect with us Subscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite podcast app Buy some kickass m...

Those hot summer nights

May 11, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

It’s almost summer and the GenX Stories gang has a ton of kick-ass memories from ours. As kids, we were all about hanging at the mall, riding bikes all day, finding that one friend with a/c and a pool, blowing stuff up at camp, snacking on fla-vor-ice and coming home when the street lights came on. Sneak into a cool movie theater with us and hear all about those footloose and fancy free summers. Episode links Favorite GenX Summer memories Your Guide to the Ultimate ’80s Summer SunIn in t...

BONUS: Wait, we're the grownups now?

April 27, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.33 MB

Because we rarely have guests on our show, this one deserved it’s own little bonus episode. Bobbi Rebell is a fellow GenXer, certified financial planner and host of the critically acclaimed Money Tips for Financial Grownups podcast. If you still don’t think of yourself as an adult (cuz we don’t!) you’re gonna totally dig our little chat about GenX finances and Bobbi’s new book "Launching Financial Grownups”. Even if this topic freaks you out, listen in. Bobbi has GOODIES you’re gonna wanna s...

I want my two dollars

April 20, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

This week the crew dishes on one of the sexiest topics around: money. Ok, maybe not THAT sexy but we can make anything fun. Between paper route Ponzi schemes, having a monthly “nut”, wondering if we can ever retire, and how much we still owe Columbia House, you’ll never think of Gen X finances the same. Crack open that piggy bank and tune in today. Episode links The Flying Lizards "Money" song Look up social security and see your working history 5 Interesting financial Facts About Genera...

Fools like us: Gen X & pranks

April 06, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MB

We know it’s after April fools day, but we still have some stories to share. On this little bonus episode, hear all the funnies from our Facebook community, and why Gen X doesn’t trust anyone, especially not on April 1. Episode links  Nikita’s pun-o-matic Gmail launched on April 1 60 great April Fools jokes  Connect with us Subscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite podcast app Buy some kickass merch Write us a review Visit our site Join our Facebook Group Follow our 80’s inspired Insta...

Fools like us: Gen X & pranks

April 06, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MB

We know it’s after April fools day, but we still have some stories to share. On this little bonus episode, hear all the funnies from our Facebook community, and why Gen X doesn’t trust anyone, especially not on April 1. Episode links  Nikita’s pun-o-matic Gmail launched on April 1 60 great April Fools jokes  Connect with us Subscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite podcast app Buy some kickass merch Write us a review Visit our site Join our Facebook Group Follow our 80’s inspired Insta...

Holding out for a hero?

March 23, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Does our generation have any heroes? The Gen X Stories gang isn’t really sure. Between family members we respect, public figures we admire & others who inspire us, hear why we think our generation struggles to use the word “hero” at all. Plus we hear from our Facebook community about their thoughts on the matter. You may be surprised where we end up as much as we were. Episode links Songs about heroes Urban Dictionary definition of a hero When Everyday People Become Unexpected Heroes A ...

Dogs & cats living together! Mass hysteria!

March 09, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Arrrrroooooooooooooo! On today’s episode, the GenX Stories gang is talking all about our furry friends. The ones we had growing up, the ones we maybe shouldn't have had and why we love TikTok dogs so much now. Between Chris’s pug's viral MRI, Lori’s wish for an illegal hedgehog and Eve’s Monty Python parakeet issues, you won’t believe the role pets have always had in our lives.  Episode links Generational shifts/differences in pet ownership The Most Popular and Famous Dog Breeds in the 19...

I was told there'd be no math

February 23, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

Between learning square dancing, playing the recorder, studying geometry and even taking typing class, the GenX Stories gang explores the importance of what we were taught (or not!) when we were younger & if that changed when we grew up. Get ready to dig into lifelong learning, even if it’s not how you expected it to be. And seriously, what really happened to Pluto? Episode links Kermit Recorder Meme 11 Absolutely Useless Things You Were Taught In School Americans Use Just 37 Percent Of ...

Do you gotta have faith?

February 09, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Religion, faith or Flying Spaghetti monster - do you believe in any of it? This week the GenX Stories gang explores our generation’s unique relationship to a higher power, whatever that may be. Between our own personal experiences, how they may have changed as we’ve aged and our take on the 15, er, 10.. 10 commandments, the universe ain’t ready for what we’ve got to say. Plus don’t miss wisdom from our FB community from an especially deep Zoom happy hour. So grab some of those good communion...

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