GenX Stories
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?
Episodes
107 episodes since 2019
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Be a fly on the wall of our off the rails season five podcast wrap up and season 6 brainstorm. Where else can you hear about Ned the non-binary newt, our search for the perfect GenZ (but GenX loving) intern, and how protective we are of our ama...
June 26, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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30:24
Dear 20-Year-Old Me
If you could, what would you say to your 20-year-old self? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the advice we wish we had back then (and whether we’d even listen to ourselves). Hindsight is definitely 20/20, but it may just show our 50+ selv...
May 29, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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19:25
Life Moves Pretty Fast: The Movies of John Hughes
You! Yeah YOU! Get that popcorn ready because the podcast crew is diving deep into John Hughes' iconic movies. From all the quirky characters to the timeless coming-of-age themes, Hughes had a unique way of capturing GenXers that still resonate...
May 15, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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27:07
1984 Flashback: Songs Turning 40 in 2024
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
May 01, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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43:42
ENCORE: You’ve got a friend: Making BFF’s at midlife
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: makin...
April 24, 2024
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Season 5
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37:45
We're on Spring Break
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 ...
February 28, 2024
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0:56
The Dark Side of Valentine’s Day
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 2...
February 14, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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36:54
The Perks of Being GenX
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 ...
January 31, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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22:03
Hashtag This: GenX's Social Media Story
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...
January 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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32:12
We're still standing: 2023 in the rearview
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). Happ...
December 27, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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17:58
Shall we play a (video) game?
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-...
December 13, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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35:50
Does GenX do ASMR?
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...
November 29, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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19:23
GenX deep dive: Four albums, all the memories
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 amazebal...
November 15, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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59:12
Sincerely yours: Movies that define GenX
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 ...
November 01, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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49:37
It’s a Snack Attack!
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 ...
October 18, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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48:46
(Not so) old dogs, new tricks: Reinventing midlife
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 surpris...
October 04, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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19:54
ENCORE: Writing what we know
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...
September 20, 2023
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Season 5
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12:33
Cruel Summer: What we’ve been up to
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 be...
September 06, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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25:13
Go behind the scenes with us
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 beh...
July 12, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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37:51
Joyously Absurd: Adulting at midlife
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 ...
June 28, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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39:20
You’ve got a friend: making BFF’s at midlife
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 perso...
June 14, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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36:52
The GenX Stories Grief Mixtape Project
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 v...
May 03, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:25
ENCORE: Becoming a sandwich generation
On today’s encore episode, the gang digs into what makes GenX the latest “sandwich” generation and how we’re handling it. Smushed between taking care of our parents and our kids, how did we go from being ignored to being needed by two different...
April 19, 2023
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Season 4
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43:59
ENCORE: I want my two dollars
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 ...
April 05, 2023
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Season 4
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41:04
ENCORE: Our Origin Story
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, Chr...
March 22, 2023
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Season 4
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43:27