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Irony is rich as the podcast gang takes on GenX being summoned into the latest cancel culture kerfuffle. Seriously - have they met us? From the PC battles of our youth with Tipper Gore and PMRC to the recent “cancellations” of Mr. Potato Head, Dr Seuss and Pepe Le Pew, we have a ton of opinions. 

For even more GenX perspective, we’ve added some wayyyyy unfiltered thoughts from our FB group community. Thanks to Nikita, Spam, Alan, Allison, Krystee, Trish, Carrie, Christine & Rob for a kick-ass discussion on how our generation really feels about cancel culture.

So, listen or not. Whatever. 

 Links

•  Cancel culture is out of control — and Gen X is our only hope
•  Zero Hour for Gen X: How the Last Adult Generation Can Save America from Millennials
• Conservative media calls on Gen X to save us from ‘cancel culture’ and Gen X responds, cancel that
• Gen X Would Very Much Like To Be Left Out of These Meaningless “Cancel Culture” Conversations
• Fox News asked Gen X to 'stop cancel culture' and the responses are simply hilarious
• Why Attacking ‘Cancel Culture’ And ‘Woke’ People Is Becoming The GOP’s New Political Strategy
• Tipper Gore and the PMRC “explicit” labeling in 1985 
• We knew it as PC 
• When did “cancel culture” come into play? 
• What happened to the Dixie Chicks
• Dr. Seuss's six books being removed
• John Stewart on Crossfire
• Stats say Gen X might be more conservative than we think
• Emmanuel Acho to replace the Bachelor host
• Uncomfortable conversations with a Black Man

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Between Ginsu knives, the Pepsi challenge, Life Cereal and even the 1984 Apple ad that played only once, GenX has been marketed to our whole lives. Since we’re not captive audiences anymore, has anything changed now that we're in our 50s? Or has our nostalgia become our kryptonite?

The GenX Stories gang definitely has opinions (and memories). Hear stories like Lori’s brush with Grow Up Skipper, the COVID Alaska Air ad Courtney hates, Chris’s real use for his Evil Knievel toy and how AARP found Eve on Facebook the second she turned 50.

Find out if Trix are still for kids on this deep dive down the GenX advertising rabbit hole.

Don’t miss the links to many of the commercials we talked about 

• Pepsi challenge
• Wheres the Beef Wendys ad
• Rubik’s Cube 1980 Commercial
• Ginsu knife
• Saturday morning cartoon block commercials
• Trix are for kids 1986 ad
• Mikey Likes it Life Commercial
• Apple 1984 Macintosh ad
• I love NY 911 ad
• Budweiser 911 ad
• Pepsi ads through the years
• 1985 Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial
• Michael Jackson Pepsi ad hair on fire
• Jason Alexander MDLT ad
• Nads hair removal commercial
• Sun-In 1989 ad
• Evil Knievel toy ad
• AFX Track cars ad
• Hot Wheels 1980 ad
• EZ Bake Oven commercial
• Zillow SNL ad parody
• Alaska Air’s COVID Safety Dance Ad
• Sting Jaguar ad
• Breakfast Club JC Penny ad
• Geico 2020 Ratt Ad
• "Crazy People" movie trailer
• Brooke Shields Calvin Klein ad
• Paula Abdul Arthritis ad
• Kars for Kids radio commercial

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This week the GenX Stories gang is talking about all our friendships. The ride or dies, the ones who hide the bodies for us, the ones we'd bail out of jail with no questions, our “outer ring” acquaintances and even social media pals.

Listen in as Eve, Courtney, Lori and Chris dig into burning questions like: Are we finding our friendships more or less important during the pandemic? How DO you break up with a friend? Has politics affected friendships? What about all those "Pluto" friends? How are you judged by the company you keep? And finally, is there an embroidered pillow saying for that?

We’re seriously spilling all the BFF tea - you won’t want to miss this one.

Episode links

• Friendship phrase
• Other friendship pillow sayings
• Signs that you’ve found your ride or die
• I would take the 101 to the 10 to the 405 for you card
• Map of the solar system w/pluto
• Sex and City “and something bad happened”
• Queen's’ Butler and her “bag signals” 
• Chef Movie scene about Twitter friends
• Making new friends as a grown up
• Bonus Eve’s Silent Generation father singing Cole Porter’s “Friendship”

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This Valentines week on GenX Stories, we ask the ultimate question from When Harry Met Sally: can men and women be friends or does sex always get in the way? Join the gang plus special guest Nikita to hear the secrets of our male/female relationships including missing all the signals, friendzoning, crossing the line, the fear of rejection, communication vs timing and picking Blaine over Duckie. 

Between two men and three women, you know these GenXers have opinions! Listen to find out who we think is right on this one -  Harry or Sally.

Episode links

• Harry Met Sally Movie Clip
• 15 Facts About When Harry Met Sally
• Can Men and Women Be "Just Friends"?
• Can Men And Women Be Friends Without Benefits?
• The Benefits of Men and Women Being Friends, Even if One Is Married
• Men Who Have Mostly Female Friends
• Mistrust of Opposite Sex Relationships
• Why Women Don’t Say “Friendzone”
• Team Duckie Vs Team Blaine
• The trouble with Duckie

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Saturday night appointment TV, Donny and Marie, raw eggs, talking cars and VCR’s - what do all of these things have in common?  Join the crew as we discuss our favorite TV memories growing up, embarrassing on-screen things that may have flown over our heads, why Dick Clark wouldn't give anyone a full donut and what shows we're binge watching these days. 

GenX totally created Must-See TV back in the day so don't even think of missing this episode!

Episode links

• Classic 80’s TV shows
• Forgotten 80’s TV shows
• 11 Amazing TV Shows From The ’80s Only True Gen X-ers Remember
• The More You Know PSA's
• Original Sesame Street Characters
• Jim Hensons's Lost Muppet SNL Sketch
• Ronco Infomercials part 1
• Ginsu Knife ad
• When TV Signed off at Midnight
• St Elsewhere show finale
• Sopranos ending debate
• 10,000 Pyramid Returns

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Late night TV, stand up, SNL & other shows - what made you laugh when you grew up? Join the crew as we dig into our trademark GenX snark, hiding our feelings through sarcasm, wondering if anything can be funny, the truth about honey cake and if The West Wing has a laugh track. (Wait, what?)

Episode links

• 80’s SNL was the best SNL
• The Irony Generation
•  What do we find funny?
• Things that make GenX laugh
• GenX Memes
• Top 28 Dennis Miller Monday Night Football Jokes
• Carol Burnett Dentist episode
• 2nd City TV
• Mitch Hedberg
• George Carlin
• Jerry Seinfeld
• Gallagher

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To close out 2020, we get the band back together! In this nutty episode, the whole GenX Stories gang share our favorite holiday stories including Jewish girls that believe in Santa, the myth of the Hanukah bush, drinking port on New Years Eve, decorating fluffy trees and the truth about parades.  As always, this episode is a kick-ass mix of killer convo topped off by Courtney’s perfect “bon mot” plus we share what single inspirational word we would each choose for 2021 instead of making resolutions. (Well, other than "don't suck as much as 2020")

Thank you to our listeners for being part of our crazy little community this year and here’s to an awesomely healthy and happy 2021 for everyone.

Episode links

• Top 10 GenX Christmas traditions
• Why 80s xmas was the best
• Boxing Day
• 10 Best Christmas Trees
• NYE in New York
• Mummers Parade
• Rose Parade

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So, like, do you remember all those rad 80’s words we like, used to use? Even better - do you still use ‘em? Hang out with the GenX Stories gang (including our special guest co-host, Nikita) as we dig deep into the catchphrases of our time. If you've ever rolled your eyes and exhaled “whatever", took a chill pill or dropped a Dude or two in daily use, you won’t want to miss this one.  Cuz it’s totally bitchin’.

Episode links

• Words GenX made popular
• 80's Slang
• Even more 80's slang
• Where's The Beef? Wendy's commercial
• Fuckin' A, Man
• The Big Lebowski movie
• The Dude Abides
• Fast Times at Ridgemont High Movie
• Heathers Movie
• Quotes from Heathers you should know
• The Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• 14 Valley Girl Insults From The 1980’s We Should Like, Totally Bring Back
• Current Teen slang dictionary
  
  

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One thing is for sure - 80’s fashion will always be in our blood (even if one of us was barred from wearing denim as a kid). With Chris away this week, Eve, Courtney and Lori talk about our look when we were growing up and how our style has evolved over the years. From Vanderbilt jeans and popped collars, to legwarmers and docs to Zoom fashion and going gray in style, you won’t want to miss this neon-colored chat.

Episode Links

• 80s fashion trends
• 5 Trends That Gen-X Got Totally Right (And 1 Trend They Got Wrong)
• Why we're not psyched for a return to GenX fashion 
• Lori’s 80’s fashion
• Eve’s 80’s fashion
• The History Behind Gloria Vanderbilt’s Iconic Denim Empire
• The Preppy Handbook
• The Preppy Handbook and Me
• Popped Collars
• Doc Martens guy on Instagram
• Britney & JT's Double Denim
• Working Girl: The Culture of Power Dressing
• Why Kamala Harris' Converse Are Much More Than Just Sneakers
• The Prairie look keeps coming back
• Fashion inspired by The Breakfast club
• Meet the Man Behind Jane Fonda and Sharon Osbourne’s Brand-New Silver Fox Styles
• Jack Martin, Colorist
• Torrid clothing brand
• Madonna's Lucky Star Video
• Gaga's Meat Dress

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Not sure what to expect this holiday season? According to our gang, pie is a must, kale belongs in the garbage and bathtub carp is a thing. Head down a tasty rabbit hole with us for this fun chat about the mashies vs stuffing debate, holiday tamales, matzo ball sinkers and the unexpected lure of Icelandic fish. 

It's time for a good old fashioned food fight. Happy Thanksgiving!

Episode Links & Recipes

• Best holiday pies
• Creamed beef on toast
• What to do with Kale
• Cranberry sauce memes
• Anthony Bourdain eating Icelandic fermented shark head
• Icelandic donuts
• Hangikjöt - Icelandic smoked lamb
• Snappy Dogs
• Holiday tamales
• The history of bathtub carp
• Matzo ball floaters vs sinkers
• Eve's stuffing recipe
• How to celebrate Thanksgivukkah in 2013
• Sweet potato latkes
• How to make latkes
• Reminder, take the giblets out of the turkey before putting it in the oven
• Norman Rockwell's Thanksgiving table
• Leftover Thanksgiving carb sandwich

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