The Gen-X-istentialists

Only Children and Empty Nests: Why We’re Trading Diapers for Dungeon Master Guides


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Is your life a serene cup of morning tea, or a "Neti pot full of Mountain Dew" intended to clear out the sinuses of your past?

In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists, Bunny and Scot turn Mega Wheel the Magnificent toward the personal, the petty, and the profound. From the blasphemous lyrics Bunny bellows in his home office to the strategic inventory they’d pack for a deserted island, they explore how two only-children-turned-independent-men find meaning in a world that’s constantly trying to take it away.

Inside the conversation:

  • The Blasphemy Ballad: Why Bunny’s 15 years of solo work led to a "Don’t Close Your Eyes" parody that your HR department definitely wouldn’t approve of.
  • The "Happy New Year" Breakup: A look back at the cinematic move where Scot tried to leave a festive banner at the scene of Bunny’s worst relationship exit.
  • Desert Island Essentials: Why Bunny is packing the original AD&D Dungeon Master’s Guide to slay imaginary dragons, while Scot is packing the Tao Te Ching and enough insulin to survive the first quarter.
  • The Child-Free Choice: A straightforward, "no-woke-jargon" discussion on why neither Bunny nor Scot had kids, the genetic concerns of a Type 1 diabetic, and the "family of basses" that took their place.
  • Finding Fulfillment: Why the "OK Boomer" advice of enjoying a cup of tea or a spouse's smile is actually the only wisdom that holds up when things start falling away.
  • The Gen-X Eye Roll: Why "Whatever" is still the most powerful philosophical response to a divisive and chaotic modern society.

Whether you're packing a solar-powered microwave or just a bedroll and a hammer, this episode is a guide to being "ever-present" in your own life without losing your sense of humor.

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The Gen-X-istentialistsBy Bunny & Scot