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18:09

Season 2 Episode 5 - My Sister & A Spooky Book

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2026/10/01

In this quick episode, Fran is joined by her sister for a casual conversation about the spooky book they had just attended the signing for. Her sister shares how she met the author, how she became involved with the book, and provides a general idea of what readers can expect from this spooky collection of haunted places.It's a short and fun introduction to the book...and yes...it was recorded immediately after leaving the book signing, while everything was still fresh...and scary.Book: Roadtrip New

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24:12

Gen Xtra Episode - I Read it on Reddit - Part 2

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2026/09/30

We're back with Part 2 of our Reddit story, "My Wife and I Got Trapped in an Endless Supermarket. Someone Left Us Rules for Surviving It." This one is a Gen Xtra - a bonus episode dropping on a Tuesday because, why not? Sometimes you just need the extra episode.Grab your beverage, settle in, and let's get back into the story!Reddit:r/TheDarkArchiveu/pentyworth223Follow this writer on Reddit!Follow the podcast on Instagram and FaceBook. Email us at genxunfilteredpodcast@gmail.comThanks for

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30:50

Season 2 Episode 4 - I Read it on Reddit

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2026/09/24

What happens when a normal trip to the supermarket turns into something you can’t escape?In this episode, I’m stepping into the creepy side of Reddit with “My Wife and I Got Trapped in an Endless Supermarket. Someone Left Us Rules for Surviving It.” It starts with an ordinary couple, an ordinary supermarket…and then things get very, very strange. Endless aisles, unexplained rules, and the growing realization that getting out may not be as simple as finding the exit. So turn down the lights, settle

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52:36

Apparently We Need a Podcast to Hang Out - Part 2

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2026/09/17

Julie is back for Part 2, and the Gen X nostalgia keeps coming. We're talking everything from Exclamation perfume to the random memories that somehow stick with us decades later.More laughs, more "OMG, I forgot about that!" moments, and more proof that Gen X really did grow up in a completely different world.Raised on MTV, sarcasm and hose water.Follow us on Instagram, FaceBook and email us at genxunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com

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49:03

Apparently We Need a Podcast to Hang Out - Part 1

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2026/09/03

Fran and her friend Julie planned on talking about the '80s...and then the conversation went absolutely everywhere. 90 minutes, lots of laughs, random tangents, and way too much fun for one episode - so we split it into two parts. And don't worry...Julie will be back soon!Follow Because We Said So: Gen X Unfiltered on Instagram, FaceBook and email us at genxunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com

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28:29

I'm Back and I'm Not Going Anywhere!

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2026/07/26

After a much-needed break, Fran is officially back! In the Season 2 premiere, Fran catches you up on everything that's happened since the last episode. From balancing life as a preschool teacher to taking on a bigger role with Seafood Run, this summer has been nonstop. If you've been wondering where I've been, this episode answers it all. Thanks for sticking around, let's catch up!Please follow Because We Said So: Gen X Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram and FaceBook.

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23:05

Episode 19 - You're Ruining My Memories Part 2

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2026/06/18

In part 2, Fran and Scott swap stories about travel, adventure, and the trip that finally convinced Fran to leave her comfort zone and head to Europe. From travel mishaps and memorable experiences to the benefits of seeing new places and cultures, this episode is a fun conversation about stepping outside your routine and saying "yes" to experiences you never thought you'd have.Please follow Because We Said So: Gen X Unfiltered on FaceBook, Instagram and check out our website at

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30:14

Episode 19 - You're Ruining My Memories - Part 1

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2026/06/16

Part 1 of 2. This week, Fran finally got her brother Scott on the podcast. If you were expecting years of sibling secrets, childhood dirt, and complete chaos...so were we.Unfortunately, Scott was running on fumes and brought the energy of a man who'd already mentally gone to bed. It may not have been the wild sibling showdown, but sometimes the best conversations are the ones that feel real, unfiltered, and familiar.Don't worry...he'll be back!

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20:24

You Dirty, Dirty Savages -Part 1 - Episode 18

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2026/05/15

Fran and Laura sit down with Steve and finally reveal the truth, or some of it, behind the latest gym Survivor-themed challenge, and poor Steve finds out in real time that he may have been living among complete psychopaths.From hidden idols and strategic deception to fake alliances and absolute gym-wide paranoia, Team Unhinged Savages admits to tactics that leave Steve questioning everything he thought he knew about friendly competition. Stay tuned for Part 2, after the confessional videos are

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54:28

Episode 17 - Becoming Herself Again

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2026/04/16

In this episode, Fran sits down with her friend Katie as she shares what it was like becoming a young mom, a young grandma with fifteen grandkids, and having the strength to survive breast cancer. They talk about rebuilding your identity after life knocks you sideways, finding yourself again in midlife, and saying yes to new beginnings. It’s honest, hopeful, and full of the kind of wisdom you only earn the hard way.Follow Katie on Instagram @the_groundedcollective

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51:15

Episode 16 - Side Effects May Include...Regret?

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2026/04/09

Fran sits down with Steve, and Laura dig into the GLP-1 conversation everyone’s having but no one’s saying out loud. They break down what the drug actually does, the side effects people don’t talk about, and how to weigh real medical benefits against the risks. It’s honest, funny, and grounded in the kind of midlife, Gen X clarity that cuts through the hype so listeners can make informed decisions without the drama.Disclaimer: This episode reflects personal opinions only. It is not medical advice

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20:47

Episode 15 - Apparently Things Were Working Out Right

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2026/04/02

In this episode, Fran looks back on a season where nothing seemed to go right...plans stalled, doors closed, and every path felt like a dead end. But with a little distance, the pattern becomes clear: things were actually falling into place the whole time. It’s a story about timing, redirection, and the quiet ways life works out even when it feels like it isn’t.If you want to see the project that ended up being the unexpected “it all makes sense now” moment, take a peek at the website Fran designed:

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44:58

Episode 14 - The Years No One Believed Me: Our...

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2026/03/26

In this deeply personal solo episode, Fran opens up about one of the hardest chapters of her life: her son’s journey with P.A.N.D.A.S.What started as subtle changes turned into years of confusion, fear, and frustration—made even harder by the fact that almost no one believed anything was wrong. Except for one extraordinary school counselor who saw what others didn’t.Fran shares the emotional toll of advocating for a child when the world insists everything is “fine,” the heartbreak of watching him

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41:33

Episode 13 - He Couldn't Find Good Seafood So He Went...

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2026/03/19

What started as a drive to Rhode Island for fresh seafood turned into a full-blown business. In this episode, Fran talks with Steve, the man behind Seafood Run, about how it all began, what goes into those early morning runs, and how he built it one customer at a time.If you've ever ordered from Seafood Run, .or just love a good real-life hustle story...this one's for you.

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36:19

Episode 12 - You Can Take The Girl Out Of...

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2026/03/12

Joy is back...still unfiltered, still very much from Yonkers, and still not censoring herself...Fran wouldn't want it any other way. This episode is marked explicit (again( because when we talk about hormones, hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and the absolute lack of preparation we were given...we're not whispering.We get honest about what's happening to our bodies, what no one told us, and why Gen X women deserve better conversations around midlife. We talk symptoms, frustration, humor and how

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41:25

Episode 11 - You Can Take The Girl Out Of Yonkers......

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2026/03/05

What happens when two Gen X women "just catch up" and end up talking for two and a half hours?In part One of this unfiltered conversation, Fran is joined by her friend Joy... born and raised in Yonkers, honest to her core, and absolutely not here to censor herself. We dive into growing up in the 80s and 90s, what it's like to move away from where you're from, and how your roots follow you no matter where you land.Fair warning: this episode is marked explicit. Joy has a mouth. And we used it.The

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32:56

Episode 10 - Don’t Get Scammed: Fraud Warnings from a...

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2026/02/26

Fake bank calls, “Grandma, I’m in jail” scams, tech‑support nonsense...Fran has seen it all from her years overseeing the Consumer Assistance Unit in the banking regulation industry. She breaks down how scammers operate and how to protect yourself, with plenty of Gen X sarcasm and zero patience for fraud.If you’ve been scammed: act fast...contact your bank, change passwords, enable 2FA, watch your accounts, freeze your credit, and report it. No shame, just action.

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55:14

Episode 9 - I'm An 80s Rock N Roll Girl All The Way

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2026/02/19

In this episode, Fran sits down with her friend Fay...a woman somewhere between Boomer grit and Gen X resilience...and she brings both.Fay talks growing up with zero supervision, the soundtrack of her youth, life inside her special ed classroom, and what dating looks like now. Its nostalgic, honest and proof that age is just a number.

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12:14

Episode 8 - If Not Now, When?

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2026/02/13

In this episode, Fran talks about that quiet nudge you've been ignoring...the thing you've been wanting to try, start, say, or change. The dream you keep pushing to "someday."Here's the truth: someday has a sneaky way of turning into never. This is your little 12 minute reminder that you don't need permission. You don't need to be ready. You don't need everything perfectly lined up.If not now...when?Let this be the push.Book recommendation: Make Your Bed by Admiral William McRaven (Ret)

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40:36

Episode 7 - I'm Just Here For The Snacks And Commercials

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2026/02/09

In this fun Big Game Sunday episode of Because We Said So: Gen X Unfiltered, Fran tackles one of America's biggst TV traditions...not just the game, but everything that comes with it. Fran is joined by Patriots superfan Steve and Bills fanatic Laura, and whether you care about football like they do (or not at all like Fran), there' something here for everybody...like 3 point conversions.If you like this episode please subscribe, like, share, follow on Instagram and Facebook and do all the

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