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 April!  Episode Links Our Website Past episode: The Perks of Being GenX Past e ..read more

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 Valentine’s Day You Can Blame Geoffrey Chaucer for Valentine’s Day To be or not to be your valentine: S ..read more

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 Reddit thread Golden age of happiness: Turning 50 is key to 'content and comfortable' life FB group member’s’ o ..read more

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. Dammit Yeeting definition Eve’s accidental text to Lori GenX Social Media Stats Your Old ..read more

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 Does the Year Start on January 1? Connect with us Subscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite po ..read more

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 that quarter and get those joystick skills warmed up, because this one's gonna rock! Episode ..read more

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 people are watching YouTube videos of someone whispering ASMR Is About to Have a Huge Super Bowl Moment ..read more

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 want to miss it. our album selections Chris: The Replacements, Tim (The new Ed Sta ..read more

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? Season 4:  What makes a movie a cult classic? Episode links Quintessential Movies Tha ..read more

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’ Episode links The Existential Necessity of Midlife Change Pick Your Favorite Childhood Foods ..read more