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
123 episodes
6 Seasons In. Still Oversharing.
Season 6 of the podcast is wrapping up—and in true Gen X fashion, we’re doing it our way: a little chaotic, a little nostalgic, and completely unfiltered. For this special season finale, all four of us (yes, miracles happen!) are finally...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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1:00:31
“Follow the cat”:Becoming GenX digital nomads
In this episode, we are diving into the world of GenX digital nomads—that’s right: people our age who are living and working from foreign countries, cool cities, or just wherever the Wi-Fi’s decent and the coffee’s strong.So how...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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48:07
Beyond the Mic: Ask Us Anything
We're wrapping up Season SIX (can you believe it?!), and we want to hear from YOU — yes, YOU!For the last episode of this season, we’re flipping the script. Instead of an “Ask Me Anything,” it’s an Ask US Anything — and we mean an...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:42
Who Do We Think We Are? Gen X Gets a DNA Test
So why ARE Gen Xers suddenly obsessed with their roots? Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’re falling headfirst into the rabbit hole of family history (because apparently we're finally old enough to care.) We’re talking dusty records, surprise r...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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51:47
GenX vs AI: will tech help or hurt us?
While technology has changed a ton since we last did an episode about it in 2020 (OMG), we couldn't have anticipated then what it would become today. Is it possible to keep a Walkman mindset in an AI world? What's the impact on our humanity? Li...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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50:37
‘87 Forever: Four Albums That Shaped Our GenX-ness
Remember the episode earlier this season where each co-host picked a 1986 GenX album and we got way too into it? Yeah… we’re doing that again. This time, it’s 1987—and no, we’re not out of opinions yet (not even close). Each of us picked ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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58:14
Surprise! We Have No Idea What We’re Doing
We totally planned this episode… by not planning at all. Instead, we each showed up with a handful of random topics, hit record, and hoped for the best. So if you've ever wondered what Gen X ad jingles, annoying earworms, pet psychics, and a qu...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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48:03
Aging: The good, the bad & the WTF
Look, we weren’t gonna talk about aging, but here we are—because apparently, it’s happening whether we like it or not. People say GenX is aging differently, but tell that to our knees, eyesight, and ability to function after 9 PM. From...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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51:42
Breakfast of Champions: GenX & Saturday Morning Cartoons
Grab your sugary cereal and get comfy—we’re throwing it back to the cartoons that defined our childhoods! From Saturday morning classics to the animated gems we still love today, we’re diving into what made these shows so special. Did we move o...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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49:27
Drinking from the hose: 80s Kids’ Survival Stories
Miss us? We took a little breather after the 2024 election, but guess what? We’re BACK, whether you’re ready or not! Today, we’re diving into all the wild, questionable, and downright dangerous things we did as kids. Seatbelts? Helmets? Never h...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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52:13
ENCORE: Sticky buns & other holiday traumas
While we’re on hiatus, we thought you’d dig hearing this Thanksgiving episode again! Enjoy. 🤘——-Embracing holiday traditions, dealing with crazy family and filling up on appetizers - that’s what is on the holiday menu this week with Eve...
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Season 6
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45:50
Pressing Pause: Why we’re taking a break
After the shock of the 2024 election, the podcast crew has decided to take a little breather. We want to show up as our most authentic (and snarky) selves, so we’re putting the show on hold for now while we figure out next steps. To all our lis...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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2:55
ENCORE: I want candy
Get ready for a blast from the past! This encore Halloween episode, originally released in October 2020 (remember the lockdown Halloween?!) is one of our favorites—and when Lori, Courtney, Chris, and I started to come together as a podcast fami...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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41:12
Back in the Day: Our top 1986 album picks
Last season, we took a deep dive into four iconic Gen X albums, each handpicked by one of us. We had so much fun, we’re bringing it back—this time with a twist!Just like before, each of us has selected an album, we’ve all listened, and n...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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59:07
Is it (finally) our time? GenX and the 2024 Election
As we finally start Season 6 of the podcast, we’re talking all about the upcoming election. BUT hold your horses before you yell at us for getting political. We're NOT gonna go there. Who you vote for is up to YOU and we are very very aware tha...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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44:19
The dog ate my podcast
Betcha were wondering where the GenX Stories Gang has been after we promised to start season 6 in september. PSYCH! But seriously, we have a reason for the delay and hate Eve’s computer for it. Listen in to hear about when Season 6 will actuall...
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Season 6
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2:46
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...
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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+ selves...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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32:12