Making a mixtape for someone you like was the ultimate Gen X love language, a carefully curated soundtrack that said everything you couldn’t put into words. In this episode of 2 Dads Gen X Edition, we dive into the art of the old-school mixtape versus today’s playlists, exploring what made those cassette compilations such a powerful expression of love, longing, and personality. With humor, honesty, and a touch of nostalgia, Dawson and James share the male perspective on dating, relationships, and connection in a world that has shifted from tapes to streaming. Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, divorce, loneliness, or just curious about how men think about romance, this conversation blends comedy with real talk to remind us all that love, in any generation, is about showing someone they matter.

00:00 - Introduction

05:36 - What was the point of a mix tape and our go to songs

11:27 - A side and B side: what we put on each and how its changed

25:15 - The Break up tape or songs that helped us through it

30:56 - From CDs to Playlists

36:57 - Conclusion

High Fidelity 2000 R 1h 53m

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