Collective Loathing

On this episode of 'Collective Loathing,' three middle-aged white men known as Felix, the Sober Fox, and #Hollywood, tackle topics relating to their generation, Gen X. They open by highlighting their generation's resilience and unique upbringing, moving on to express their collective frustration with societal changes and generational stereotypes. Their discussion ranges from a critique of a controversial commencement speech by Harrison Butker advocating traditional gender roles, to celebrating the empowerment messages in the X-Men 97 series and other successful cartoon reboots. The episode balances personal anecdotes with broader cultural commentary, focusing on the implications of these narratives for Gen X's legacy and values. Through humor and nostalgia, the hosts engage in a lively debate on everything from gender dynamics and LGBTQ+ representation in media to the personal impact of childhood cartoons, culminating in an open, reflective discussion on how these elements have shaped their identities and perspectives.

The Ultimate Gen X Mall Nostalgia Trip: Arcades, Music, and Mischief

Three middle-aged friends, Felix, #Hollywood, and Silver Fox, reminisce about their experiences growing up as part of Generation X, sharing memories of their time spent in malls. They discuss the cultural and social aspects of malls in their youth, including their favorite stores, arcade games, the experience of buying music, and the antics they got up to. The trio also touches on changes in society and technology, reflecting on how malls have declined and evolved. The podcast delves into personal anecdotes, the significance of malls to their generation, and how these communal spaces served as a backdrop for their coming-of-age stories.

What happens when one of your hosts can't make it to record? You get a special guest substitute! Felix's brother Andy joins the show as The Silver Fox takes the week off to be an adult or something. With Andy (a huge 'La Bamba' fan) on the show, we take the opportunity to talk about music biopic movies in our 'Rearview Review'. Before that, #Hollywood and Felix watch 'As the World Burns' and discuss current events such as rampant flooding, the name change of The Boy Scouts of America, and the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

The podcast train keeps on truckin' as we talk about Meth Gators' in Tennesee.

We are made aware that it is National Mastrebation Month (sooooo of course we need to discuss).

The boys come up with a list of their top five Star Wars movie/shows.

Welcome to episode number two! This episode we talk about a kinky former college chancellor turned porn mogul on our segment "As the World Burns". Felix has watched the original 'Roadhouse' and shares his thoughts. We introduce a new segment 'Latchkey Legends' where we talk about growing up raising ourselves and how that should have prepared us for reising children of our own.

IT'S OUR PREMIERE EPISODE!! Welcome to our new podcast! This episode we talk about why we started this podcast and what we hope it becomes moving forward. Our first segment "As the World Burns" has us talk about current events such as the Iran / Israeli conflict as well as P-Diddy and the seedy underbelly of music. We introduce our "Death Pool" and discuss OJ. Finally we look into our "Rearview Review" and compare the new Roadhouse movie to the OG Roadhouse. Too much goodness for your ear holes!