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GenX Stories

Eve Simon, Chris Goumas, Lori Luna & Courtney Spikes

GenX Stories is a podcast about how the so-called “Lost Generation” found itself at midlife. Join hosts Eve, Lori, Chris & Courtney every other Wednesday for a fun and frank discussion about what made us and what’s next. We all have a GenX story. What’s yours?

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12:33

ENCORE: Writing what we know

GenX Stories ·

2023/09/20

On today’s kick-ass encore episode, we have a real treat - Eve’s cousin Jenny talks all about her debut semi-autobiograhical YA novel. Set in 1991 during the AIDS crisis, and revealed through sketches, journal entries & the music we grew up on, hear how sharing her story became an authentic statement about GenX for a younger generation. When we originally recorded this in season 3, the book wsn’t published yet but now it’s OUT! You can buy it or catch her on her book tour! Also check out the

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25:13

Cruel Summer: What we’ve been up to

GenX Stories ·

2023/09/06

Welcome to Season 5 of GenX Stories! While as kids we used to have a "break" over the summer, GenXers don't really get that anymore at midlife. So what the hell did we actually DO on our podcast hiatus? You'd actually be surprised what we've been up to. Between painting rocks, fuck-it travel and getting Covid, we were pretty busy. Plus our Facebook group shared all the cool shit they did. So listen, or don't. Whatever.Episode linksMovie: I know what you did last

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37:51

Go behind the scenes with us

GenX Stories ·

2023/07/12

While season 4 of the podcast was shorter than we planned, the Gen X stories gang is getting ready for season five. Usually we keep our goofy-ass brainstorms private, but we totally want you to listen in on this one. Not only will you get a behind the scenes look into what we are planning, but you can hear what topics our Facebook group suggested for us. If you have thoughts about anything you hear please contact us here.We will try to do a few encore/silly episodes for you this summer but when

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39:20

Joyously Absurd: Adulting at midlife

GenX Stories ·

2023/06/28

The band is finally back together! After months of dealing with so much personal big stuff this season, the GenX Stories crew is finally together just in time to talk about it all. On this episode, we discuss accountability and integrity, when we actually started adulting and how we manage the bumps along our midlife road with humor. We also gain insight from our Facebook community as they get really raw and vulnerable on a topic that demands it of us all. Cuz really - for such a grown up word, how

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36:52

You’ve got a friend: making BFF’s at midlife

GenX Stories ·

2023/06/14

Today we've got a GenX topic that effects us all deeply: making friends at midlife. Weird you say? Well you may be surprised to hear that after years of doing this podcast together, Lori and I had actually NEVER MET. At least not in person. All that changed earlier this spring and we’re going to spill all the tea. (well, most of it). Not only did we meet (and talk and talk and talk and talk) we had dinner with 2 other new friends we made through our facebook group (and drank, and drank and

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1:25

The GenX Stories Grief Mixtape Project

GenX Stories ·

2023/05/03

What happens when a generation that uses gallows humor to deal with trauma loses someone they love? That’s the question The Grief Mixtape Project will explore through stories from you, our community. To learn more and contribute your voice to the Grief Mixtape, go to at genxstories/grief.Related Podcast episodesLosing a Parent as a GenXerDo you gotta have faith?Becoming a sandwich generationEve’s writing about griefThe problem with caringGirlDadDad’s EulogyConnect with usSubscribe to GenX Stories

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43:59

ENCORE: Becoming a sandwich generation

GenX Stories ·

2023/04/19

On today’s encore episode, the gang digs into what makes GenX the latest “sandwich” generation and how we’re handling it. Smushed between taking care of our parents and our kids, how did we go from being ignored to being needed by two different age groups? No matter what kind of generational sandwich you are - club, open faced, keto, whatever - hear about choosing support groups over ice floes. Episode linksWhat is a sandwich generation?GenX women facing the caregiving crisisThe Sandwich Generation:

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41:04

ENCORE: I want my two dollars

GenX Stories ·

2023/04/05

In an encore episode, the crew dishes on one of the sexiest topics around: money. Ok, maybe not THAT sexy but we can make anything fun. Between paper route Ponzi schemes, having a monthly “nut”, wondering if we can ever retire, and how much we still owe Columbia House, you’ll never think of Gen X finances the same. Crack open that piggy bank and tune in today.Episode linksThe Flying Lizards "Money" songLook up social security and see your working history5 Interesting financial Facts About

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43:27

ENCORE: Our Origin Story

GenX Stories ·

2023/03/22

Well, it happened - we couldn’t get our schedules lined up to record this week. BUT the good news is that we have an encore episode for you we think is pretty special - our first ever together on the podcast! Learn how Lori, Courtney, Christopher and I started doing this wacky thing in season 2 (since season one was a totally different format.) In this episode, we dig into what being GenX means to each of us knowing how pivotal the 80’s were for music, fashion, crisis and more. We'll also

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41:32

Work it, baby work it: GenX & jobs

GenX Stories ·

2023/03/08

Today on the podcast we're talking all about jobs. The ones we had as kids, our first “real” ones, and even the ones that taught us a thing or two about life and ourselves. In a world where “quiet quitting”,“quiet firing” and the “great resignation” are now just part of work life, what do 50+ year olds expect in a job now? (Other that retire - well, maybe). We also share some of our beloved Facebook community’s first jobs, and pick one to send some awesome show swag to. Seriously, make it your

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44:51

I Want My MTV

GenX Stories ·

2023/02/22

Did you want your MTV? We certainly did! Today’s episode is all about being the “MTV generation”, the iconic music video cable channel launched the summer of 1981. What was the first day like? Who were these “VeeJays”? And why does MTV still feels like a cultural rite of passage for GenX. We are also joined by music video historian and the brains behind website & magazine Music Video Time Machine, Stephen Pitalo. Hear all the behind the scene stories of your favorite videos from Madonna to Duran

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68:26

Losing a parent as a GenXer

GenX Stories ·

2023/02/08

Today’s podcast episode is going to be a little different. We’re taking on a topic that both Courtney and I have sadly experienced firsthand - losing a parent as a Gen Xer - and it’s just the two of us. This is also a longer episode than usual and barely edited because we felt it was important to be as authentic as possible with you.While we know this is an emotional topic, we don’t cover any of that up. You'll will hear us lose it, get angry and even laugh, because that’s how grief is. It’s

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39:13

What makes a movie a cult classic?

GenX Stories ·

2023/01/25

Today the GenX Series Podcast gang is talking about cult classic films with with a special guest - Final Destination and American Pie movie producer Craig Perry (who happens to be married to one of our hosts). Given his vast amount of knowledge and the ton of research he asked us to read (OMG!) about the difference between a Cult Classic movie vs a cult following, we’re definitely going deep. You know you want the behind the scenes info about your favorite cult classic movies so don’t miss this

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39:03

Collecting, Fandoms and Obsessions

GenX Stories ·

2023/01/11

Today the GenX Stories gang is talking about obsessions. I mean… fandoms & collecting. Were you into puffy stickers or comics as a kid? And let’s get really honest and admit what weird thing you still collect. So grab that Holly Hobby lunch box and Star Wars Pez dispenser and get ready to get deep into it with your favorite GenX Geeks.Episode links Collecting Stickers in the 1980sWhat is a Fandom?What did we collect?Corky the dogVictorian Heating gratesPost office doorsWacky packsPoppin'

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1:38

BONUS: Happy New year

GenX Stories ·

2022/12/28

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BONUS: Interview with GenX author/editor Gabi Lorino

GenX Stories ·

2022/12/14

Today we have a special little bonus episide for you - an interview with Gabi Lorino, a kick ass book editor and 100% pure GenXer. We originally thought this would be part of the books episode published last week, but it was too fabulous to edit down to a few minutes so it got it’s own. Gabi's actually the type of GenXer we created this podcast for because she’s got some amazing stories to share. Hear all about her work as an anthology editor, the books she loved as a kid (and which she

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37:52

Oh, the places we went: GenX & books

GenX Stories ·

2022/12/07

This week, the gang talks about books, books, and more books. The ones we loved reading as kids, the ones we shouldn't have read as kids, the books that shaped us how we grew up and what role books & reading plays now in our increasingly digital world.Between rolling into the Scholastic book fairs, paying fines from overdue library books, sneaking forbidden books as a teenager and audio books vs old school reading, jump into to the land of make believe and imagination with us. Call us

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32:22

Hi Ho, GenX Stories Here (Ah-hah-hah!)

GenX Stories ·

2022/11/23

The GenX Stories gang needed some laughs so we took on the Muppets & Sesame Street which caused a serious conversation. (because of course it did).Did you grow up with the Muppet Show or Sesame Street? Is Yoda really a muppet? (don’t fight Courtney about it!). And seriously, what character would YOU be? We get brutally honest and share our thoughts on muppet doppelgängers among other Jim Henson/Frank Oz stuff. You know you need a break from Thanksgiving so it's time to play the music,

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37:17

Everything old is new again

GenX Stories ·

2022/11/09

Welcome to Season 4 of GenX Stories! While we we originally intended to launch this episode at the end of summer, I lost my father in September which sadly impacted everything. But we finally got the gang together, and thought we'd kick off our new season talking about how everything old is new again. Music, movies, fashion, everything is back (even stuff we wish wasn’t). With the GenZ'ers trying to own on our nostalgia now, is GenX down with that or does it annoy the fuck out of us

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1:55

It's SO on

GenX Stories ·

2022/10/26

Season four of GenX Stories is finally going to drop Wednesday, November 9th! Get ready for more of the awesome banter and kick ass GenX-ness you’ve come to expect from us as we chat about everything from nostalgia trends to books to Late ADHD diagnoses to muppets to travel to therapy to family dysfunction and even to ASMR (whatever that means). Meanwhile, check out some of our AWARD WINNING episodes from season 2 and 3 and brace yourself for our new season. We promise you - it will NOT

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