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The Gen X Couple

Robin and Chris Ruehrwein

Listening to this podcast won’t fix all your problems, but it’s a good start. Join Robin and Chris as they delve into relatable topics such as parenting, marriage, food, travel and life in general. There is something for everyone here, so grab a snack and come along for the adventure!Never miss an episode -- follow The Gen-X Couple on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you listen to podcasts.New episode every Thursday.

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29:55

From Jaws to Hocus Pocus: Massachusetts Movie Magic

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/04/16

Massachusetts has played a starring role in some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. In this episode, Robin and Chris explore movies filmed across the state, from the gritty streets of Boston in The Departed and The Town to the spooky charm of Salem in Hocus Pocus. They dive into behind-the-scenes trivia, discuss how real locations enhanced each story, and share personal observations that make these films feel even more connected to Massachusetts.Whether you are a Boston local or a movie fan from

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15:34

Walled Alive: The Deadly Duel That Haunted Poe

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/04/09

In this episode, we explore a chilling chapter of Edgar Allan Poe’s life and imagination. Long before he became a master of the macabre, Poe spent time at Fort Independence on Castle Island in Boston Harbor. There, he encountered the story of a deadly duel between two officers, Robert Massie and Gustavus Drane, and the dark legend that Drane was supposedly walled alive in a fort chamber as revenge.We examine the historical duel, the fort itself, the local lore that surrounded it, and how these

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12:49

Pirates, Privateers, and Smuggling along the...

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/04/02

Set sail with Robin and Chris along the Massachusetts coastline, from Boston Harbor to Cape Cod and beyond. Discover the daring exploits of pirates like Black Sam Bellamy, Revolutionary War privateers, and Prohibition-era rum runners. Explore hidden coves, mysterious islands, shipwrecks, and legendary treasure rumored to remain along the coast. Ghost stories, eyewitness accounts, and recovered artifacts bring centuries of maritime adventure to life in this immersive episode.If you love pirates, lost

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16:57

Boston Common: Ghosts, Graves, and Underground Secrets

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/03/26

Join Robin and Chris as they explore the layered history of Boston Common, America’s oldest public park. From its beginnings as colonial pastureland to a Revolutionary War militia ground, burial site, and location of public executions, the Common has been at the center of Boston life for nearly 400 years.In this episode, we uncover stories of human remains discovered during the construction of the Tremont Street Subway, explore the tunnels beneath the park, and share ghostly sightings reported near

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19:17

Historical Heists and Swindles of New England

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/03/19

From audacious museum thefts in Boston to colonial land scams, daring bank robberies, and Confederate raids, New England’s history is full of clever, bold, and sometimes shocking crimes. In this episode, Robin and Chris explore the stories behind the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, the Plymouth Mail Truck robbery, the Brink’s North End heist, the St. Albans Confederate raid, colonial counterfeit schemes, and more. We dive deep into the planning, execution, and aftermath of each crime,

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13:51

Pukwudgies: Tricksters of the Bridgewater Triangle

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/03/12

Today we explore the Bridgewater Triangle and its elusive residents, the Pukwudgies. These small humanoid tricksters from Algonquian folklore have been reported in Freetown State Forest for decades.Robin and Chris share detailed eyewitness accounts, including Bill Russo from Raynham, Massachusetts, who encountered a three-foot tall gray figure with glowing eyes in the late 1990s. From rocks mysteriously stacked, glowing eyes, and strange sounds to playful mischief and objects moved without

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24:49

Disney World’s Abandoned and Hidden Spaces

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/03/05

Walt Disney World is famous for its magic, castles, and rides, but what about the places that are not on the map? In this episode, Robin and Chris take you behind the scenes to explore Disney World’s hidden, forgotten, and abandoned spaces. From the eerie calm of Discovery Island to the rusting slides of River Country, the unbuilt hotels, and the Cinderella Castle Suite you will never see, we dive into the history, stories, and secrets that make Disney World more fascinating than most guests

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16:02

Route 44: The Red-Headed Hitchhiker of the...

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/02/26

This week we take you deep into the heart of Massachusetts’ most mysterious region, the Bridgewater Triangle, to explore one of its most enduring legends, the Route 44 red-headed hitchhiker.From Abington to Rehoboth, this quiet stretch of road has been the backdrop for decades of reports from drivers who say they have seen a lone figure standing at night. Red hair, jeans, a jacket, and a presence that leaves a chill in the air before disappearing without a trace.Love this episode? Subscribe to our

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19:09

Local Legends with a Twist

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/02/19

New England is full of quirky legends, and we’re exploring them all. From dancing ghosts at Gloucester’s Stage Fort to mischievous figures at Wingaersheek Beach, walking fish in Salem, floating lanterns in New Hampshire, vanished hitchhikers in Plymouth, the mysterious Vanishing Barn in Concord, and even the Flying Cow of Vermont, these stories mix history, folklore, and a little magic.Join Robin and Chris as they share eyewitness accounts, local history, and sensory details that make each legend

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26:23

Presidents Are Weird: Fun Facts About the People...

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/02/12

When you think about US presidents, you probably imagine serious speeches, stiff portraits, and history textbooks. But the truth is, they were human too. And some of them were downright bizarre.In this episode, Robin and Chris dive into the fun side of the presidency, exploring strange habits, weird hobbies, unexpected talents, and all the little quirks that make history feel alive and entertaining. From pet alligators to juggling Founding Fathers to bathtub mishaps, presidents were far more

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22:48

Bonnie & Clyde: Ride or Die… Literally

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/02/05

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we are taking a look at one of history’s most infamous couples, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, and asking the question no one ever seems to ask.Were they actually a power couple, or just a cautionary tale wrapped in romance?In this episode, Robin and Chris dive deep into the real story behind the myth, unpacking how a toxic, dangerous relationship became one of the most romanticized love stories in American history. From the desperation of the Great

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17:43

Dyatlov Pass: The 1959 Dead Mountain Mystery

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/01/29

In this episode, Robin and Chris take you deep into the chilling and mysterious story of the Dyatlov Pass incident. Nine experienced hikers vanished in the winter of 1959 on the slopes of Kholat Syakhl, the “Dead Mountain” in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Weeks later, their abandoned tent and scattered, frozen bodies were found under circumstances that have baffled investigators for over six decades.We explore the hikers’ journey, the strange evidence found at the campsite, the injuries and odd

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15:19

The Lake Michigan Triangle: Disappearances,...

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/01/22

Lake Michigan. Beautiful, massive, and treacherous. Beneath its serene surface lies a region that has confounded locals, sailors, pilots, and researchers for decades, known as the Lake Michigan Triangle. In this episode, Robin and Chris explore the strange, mysterious, and sometimes eerie phenomena reported in this infamous triangular region roughly defined by Chicago, Milwaukee, and Benton Harbor.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and

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13:48

King Tut’s Curse: How Fear, Death, and the Media...

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/01/15

What if uncovering history came with a deadly price?In this episode, Robin and Chris dive deep into the legend of King Tutankhamun’s curse, tracing the story from the discovery of his nearly intact tomb in 1922 to the global frenzy that peaked by 1929. This is not a simple tale of mummies and magic. It is a story of grief, fear, media sensationalism, and human psychology that transformed a series of coincidences into one of the most enduring curses in modern culture.Love this episode? Subscribe to

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15:02

William H. Mumler: The Man Who Claimed to Photograph...

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/01/08

In this episode, Robin and Chris take a deep dive into the eerie and complicated story of William H. Mumler, the nineteenth century photographer who claimed his camera could reveal the spirits of the dead. Long before Photoshop, filters, or even widespread understanding of how cameras worked, Mumler’s images stunned a grieving nation and sparked one of the earliest debates about photographic truth, belief, and exploitation.Set against the backdrop of post Civil War America, this episode explores why

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16:34

The Weirdest New Year’s Predictions in History

The Gen X Couple ·

2026/01/01

Happy 2026! Join Robin and Chris of The Gen X Couple as they dive into the weirdest, wildest, and sometimes eerily accurate predictions humans have made about the future. From Nostradamus and Baba Vanga to early 20th-century newspaper futurists, they explore flying cars, robot butlers, telepathic communication, chocolate milk cows, and even the idea that humans might grow wings to fly to work.This post-midnight, reflective episode is packed with laughs, historical facts, and interactive quizzes that

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10:16

A Gen X Christmas Morning

The Gen X Couple ·

2025/12/25

Join Robin and Chris of The Gen X Couple as they take a nostalgic trip back to Christmas mornings in the 1980s. From waiting for late-night-working parents to arrive, to the excitement of tearing into presents, to circling toys in the Sears Wish Book, this episode is packed with heartwarming memories, humor, and holiday magic. Robin recalls her first Cabbage Patch Doll, Raquel, and the ultimate unfulfilled childhood dream — the Barbie Dream House — while Chris shares his chaotic family mornings and

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12:49

Krampus: Santa’s Hairy, Hooved Frenemy

The Gen X Couple ·

2025/12/18

He’s got horns, hooves, and a serious attitude problem — and no, it’s not your uncle after too much eggnog. In this festive (and slightly spooky) episode of The Gen X Couple, Robin and Chris unwrap the centuries-old legend of Krampus, the Christmas creature who’s half-goat, half-demon, and fully committed to scaring naughty kids straight.From his ancient pagan roots in the snowy Alps to his modern-day glow-up as a horror movie star, Krampus has been haunting holiday traditions for centuries — and

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15:14

More Things You Never Knew

The Gen X Couple ·

2025/12/11

Welcome back to The Gen-X Couple. Join us today as we uncover even more bizarre, fascinating, and downright mind-blowing facts hiding in everyday life. Have you ever wondered why flamingos stand on one leg? Or why a simple yawn can spread through a room like wildfire? And what’s really happening inside a popcorn kernel when it goes pop? In this episode, we dive deep into the science and quirky history behind these common yet puzzling phenomena. Get ready for some surprising explanations, fun trivia,

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11:59

Interesting Facts: Holiday Cheer Edition

The Gen X Couple ·

2025/12/04

Get ready to unwrap the festive magic of three incredible holidays! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating origins, quirky traditions, and delicious treats of Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa. Whether you're lighting a menorah, trimming a tree, or celebrating unity, this episode has something for everyone!Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family

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