Generation-EX

By Jill & Jenny

Gen X-ers Jill Smokler (Founder of Scary Mommy) and Jenny Isenman (National lifestyle expert) face the stark realities of adulthood – being 40+ and single, raising older kids, tackling career changes,... more

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How many episodes does Generation-EX have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Generation-EX episodes:

December 31, 2020 The Dating Disaster that was 2020, 70's Beard vs. 70's Bush... and MORE
2020 sure was an interesting year to launch a podcast about dating after 40! Since neither one of us has actually gone on a single date this whole year, our final podcast of 2020 devolves into topics such as fair trends (both facial and pubic) and the possibility of once again dating in 2021.
Thanks for listening and see you next year!
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15min
October 23, 2020 Almost Funny But Tragically Depressing: Single Mom Life
For those dating after divorce: We feel your pain and Jenny has a new strategy for meeting men. Stay tuned on how that one pans out!
For you married people fantasizing about the other side: Consider this a cautionary tale and shut your mouth and pick up the damn socks on the floor.
For you happily married people or those who whine, but are clearly still in love: This is a PSA for you to help your single friends who need YOU, NOW! Get to work!
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Episode produced by the very patient Kristin Kalbli.
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28min
August 31, 2020Something's Fishy on the Dating Apps
Ever been Dogfished? How about Sturgeoned? If you're on dating apps, chances are you already have been and you didn't even realize it. Or maybe you knew something was fishy but you didn't know what to call it?! So this week it's sink or swim, as Jenny and Jill get you up to speed on the most common lures men use to reel you in on dating apps. For an extra challenge, we'll be using strictly nautical language. Ready?!
We're talkin':
The baiting tactics and how to catch them before they "catch" you

Who to throw back, so you don't waste time while searching for your 1st mate... well, 2nd mate? 3rd?

The EXTREMELY PERTINENT modern dating lingo you'll need to know in order to right your course.
We hope it'll be easier to navigate the turbulent post-divorce seas knowing what dangers lurk in the deep. Anchor up!
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Episode produced by the very patient Kristin Kalbli.
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30min
August 11, 2020 Dating after Divorce - Are You Evolved Enough to Date in 2020?
We're sharing all of the things we wish someone had told us about dating after divorce ... as Gen Exers... in a new Millenium! Today we divulge:
~The Shocking Amount of Kinks and Proclivities Gen Ex Men Seem to Have
~Holy Shit! Is This What 3rd Base is, Post Divorce?
~6AM Booty Calls/Breakfast Runs Only a Divorced Mother Would Think Up
~WTF is ANR and the Litany of Other Terms We'd Never Heard of
~Turns Out, Pegs aren't Just for Pirates
Because no woman should be as unprepared as we were ...
The rest of you get to find out if the grass is greener, revel in the "shoulda knowns" of those who followed and reaffirm your choice If you're on the fence, you might as well know what awaits! You're Welcome!
THIS IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART*
*(Spoiler Alert) NEITHER IS BEING SINGLE
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Episode produced by the very patient Kristin Kalbli.
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28min
July 29, 2020 Oh Crap, Jenny Has Covid
This is what happens when you live in Florida and your teenagers take over the house for 10 days!
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Episode produced by the very patient Kristin Kalbli.
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27min
July 02, 2020 Things you’ll hear on this week’s episode of Generation Ex
This week, Jill and Jenny did some sideline commentary on the most shocking (and hilarious) government document ever published! The NYC guidelines for Safer Sex and Covid. ***You won’t believe us, but we did not make any of this up! Pinky swear.
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2min
June 22, 2020 COVID-19 Safer (and OMG really) Sex Guidelines
Today we discuss NYC's Safer Sex and COVID-19 guidelines and turn into 12 year old boys. But c'mon they said RIMMING – what the hell are we supposed to do?!
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The VERY OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/covid-sex-guidance.pdf https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/covid-19-new-coronavirus/covid-19-and-your-sexual-health https://coronavirus.dc.gov/sex
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Episode produced by the very patient Kristin Kalbli.
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23min
June 17, 2020 Coronavirus - Are We Having Fun Yet?
The plain old grocery store has become an apocalyptic video game come to life and Jill orgasms over returning to Homegoods. Hey, it's better than sobbing in our beds, okay?
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17min
May 18, 2020 COVID-19 Turned Us Gross (But Genius)
We've been locked up for two months now and we've gotten pretty ... resourceful over here. OK fine, we've gotten pretty disgusting. But hello - it's a freaking GLOBAL PANDEMIC so we're allowed to! Revolting or inspiring, it's all about survival over here.
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Episode produced by the very patient Kristin Kalbli.
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21min
March 25, 2020 Don’t Treat Delivery People Like Hookers! And other Social Distancing Best Practices (Covid19 ep#3)
On this Coronavirus pandemic series episode we are discussing some solid tips for being a great Social Distancer!
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17min

FAQs about Generation-EX:

How many episodes does Generation-EX have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.