GenX Guys

What was the best time of your life—and did you realize it while it was happening?

This week, JD and Len look back at the stages of life they remember most fondly before revisiting what it was like going to Disneyland decades ago. They compare those earlier experiences with today’s parks and debate whether higher prices, larger crowds, reservations, apps and constant planning have made Disneyland less enjoyable.

The conversation then turns to artificial intelligence and how quickly it is changing school, work, creativity and everyday life. Are younger generations facing a bigger technological shift than GenX did, or is AI simply the latest version of the same fears people once had about computers, video games and the internet?

Finally, the guys discuss the new Spider-Man movie, what it could mean for the future of Marvel and whether its success places even more pressure on DC to get its cinematic universe right.

It is an episode about nostalgia, technology and whether progress always makes life better.

The GenX Guys have officially reached Episode 100—and nobody is more surprised than JD and Len.

In this milestone episode, we look back at making it this far and discuss some of the entertaining, confusing and occasionally heated comments our social media reels have received. That leads us into a conversation about futbol, sports officiating and the ongoing struggle to get important calls right—even with all the technology now available.

Then Len turns the tables and quizzes JD on the Top 5 Billboard songs from each year between 1987 and 1990. How many of the biggest hits from the late ’80s and early ’90s can JD remember?

Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes with sports debates, social media reactions, classic music and the usual GenX Guys disagreements.

Len returns with stories from his trip to Anime Expo, while JD shares highlights from his latest Disney Cruise adventure. The guys then turn to the World Cup, including Team USA’s performance and the growing frustration surrounding VAR decisions.

Next, Len faces another round of 1980s trivia before the episode closes with a big NBA question: Where will LeBron James play next, and could we be approaching the final chapter of his career?

This week on GenX Guys, JD and Len talk about America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and how the Fourth of July has changed over the years—from neighborhood fireworks, family barbecues, and small-town parades to today’s larger, more commercialized celebrations.

They also dive into summer movies and whether audiences are finally reaching their limit with comic-book and superhero films. Are we tired of superheroes, or are we simply tired of average movies that feel more like franchise obligations than real events?

Then it is time for a “This Day in the ’80s” quiz, testing GenX memory on music, movies, pop culture, and the moments that made the decade unforgettable. The episode wraps with a World Cup conversation, including whether the tournament can truly pull in casual American sports fans and why global soccer still feels so different from the sports GenX grew up following.

This week JD & Len kick things off with the World Cup and the growing excitement around soccer’s place in the American sports conversation. From there, they move into the NBA playoffs, including the Spurs blowing a huge lead and how quickly momentum can shift a game, a series, and a fanbase’s confidence.

The conversation then turns to the recent SpaceX stock valuation and the emotional nature of the stock market, where hype, fear, momentum, and headlines often seem to matter more than logic. JD & Len also look ahead at the upcoming summer movie slate and debate whether any of these movies are actually worth going to the theater for anymore. Finally, they close with another round of This Week in the 80s Quiz, testing their memory of the decade that shaped them.

This week JD and Len talk NBA playoffs, the surprising Knicks, NHL playoff action, and why sports fandom tends to change as you get older. They also dive into 80s comedy trivia before ending with a nostalgic conversation about Pacifica Pier and the possibility that it may be torn down and never replaced.

This week JD and Len dive into the growing impact of AI and what it means for work, creativity, entertainment, and everyday life. The guys then shift into the frustrating reality of sports streaming, where leagues and networks continue chasing bigger deals while fans are left juggling apps, subscriptions, blackouts, and rising costs.

From there, JD puts Len through another GenX quiz, this time focused on classic movies released this week in history. The episode wraps with a conversation about upcoming movies they are eager to see, plus a return to one of their favorite topics: Star Wars, the films that worked, the ones that missed, and why the franchise still matters to GenX fans

This week JD and Len talk about the shutdown of Spirit Airlines and remember other airlines that disappeared over the years. That leads into a classic GenX travel conversation: how did kids survive long flights and road trips before phones, tablets, and streaming?

The guys then jump into the NBA playoffs and debate whether any teams are really worth watching this year. To close things out, JD and Len go full arcade mode with 80s trivia, guessing classic arcade games by music alone.

A little travel nostalgia, a little basketball, and a whole lot of GenX arcade memories.

This episode starts in Vegas with wedding stories and gaming bars, then shifts into NFL Draft reactions, history trivia, and the movie quotes JD & Len always use.

This week JD and Len kick things off by talking about the weather in their areas before diving into California and its unique range of climate and lifestyle options across the state. That leads into a fun debate over regional identity and where San Francisco really belongs if California were split into northern, southern, and central sections.

From there, they shift to space and discuss the success of Artemis II, what it could mean for the future of exploration, and what has them excited about what comes next. They wrap things up with another round of Let’s Quizz Len, this time featuring 70s cartoons as JD tests Len on shows and characters from a classic era of animation.