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Stuck between analog childhoods and digital adulthoods, The GenX Guys explore what it means to grow up Gen X. From classic movies and ’80s music to today’s headlines and cultural chaos, we bring sharp takes, honest laughs, and a little cynicism. It’s the world as seen through Walkman-wearing, Atari-playing eyes.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 84 - From Aches to Gold Medals: Staying Strong + Super Bowl Score Calls

    This week on GenX Guys, we kick off with some real-life health updates and turn it into a bigger conversation on what keeps us mentally sharp and physically strong—workouts, routines, and the habits that actually help when life gets busy. Then we slide into Winter Olympics talk: the events we never miss, the ones that amaze us most, and the one event we’d attempt ourselves (with mixed confidence). We wrap with football—reacting to the NFL Hall of Fame news and locking in our Super Bowl winner and score predictions. Equal parts life, laughs, and big-game debate.

    1h 1m

  2. 31 JAN

    Episode 83 - The Meaning of Belief (and Meaningless All-Stars)

    This week we go big-picture: what is religion, and do people truly believe—or is belief sometimes more about comfort, community, fear, hope, or how we were raised? From there we wrestle with a darker idea: if “only the good die young,” does that make it feel like evil is winning… or even running the world? Then we shift into a heavy GenX moment with the passing of Catherine O'Hara—another iconic thread tied to our childhood and the movies/TV that shaped us. We close with a sports reality check: the modern Pro Bowl Games—does it matter anymore when so many alternates get pulled in and the “honor” starts to feel watered down?

    1h 1m

  3. 24 JAN

    Episode 82 - Throwback Cartoons, Snow Stories, and Postseason Pressure

    This episode jumps from real-life weather drama to pure GenX nostalgia and straight into championship football. We kick things off with the winter storm sweeping across America, how it’s impacting people, what it reminds us of, and the last time we can remember a storm that felt this widespread and intense. From there, we rewind to the golden era of 80s cartoons, including He-Man, and talk through the past and upcoming live-action adaptations on the way, what we hope they get right, and why these shows still hit decades later. Then it’s all football: we break down the latest NFL playoff games, the biggest moments, what surprised us, and which teams will play in the Superbowl. We wrap with the College Football Championship and Indiana getting their first ever national title.

    58 min

  4. 17 JAN

    Episode 81 - No Cap, No Chance: MLB’s Payroll Wars + NFL’s Coaching Carousel

    This week we’re calling out MLB’s “no salary cap” reality and how super-spenders like the Dodgers are stretching the sport into a payroll arms race that small-market teams can’t realistically match. Then we hit the NFL coaching carousel—who’s actually got the best opening (and why), plus what each vacancy really offers. We wrap with a playoff temperature check: Divisional Round matchups, who’s built to survive this weekend, and which teams have the cleanest path to Super Bowl LX

    1 hr

  5. 21/12/2025

    Episode 80 - Big Games, Bigger Takes, and Holiday Hits on Repeat

    This week’s episode is a full-on football check-in, starting with reactions to the latest NFL games—what stood out, who looked legit, and which teams left more questions than answers. We also dig into the college football playoff matchups and what the games told us about momentum, coaching decisions, and who feels built for a championship run. Then we shift into holiday mode with a fun debate about Christmas music: the songs we actually like, the ones we tolerate, and why it feels like every December is the same playlist loop. We kick around the bigger question—when was the last time a truly “new” Christmas song became a real classic?—and why modern holiday tracks rarely stick the way the old ones have for the past few decades.

    56 min

  6. 13/12/2025

    Episode 79 - Holiday Decorating, Philip Rivers Buzz, and Gaming’s Biggest Night

    This week we kick things off with Christmas decorations—whether we’re going bigger, scaling it back, or just trying to find the right energy for the season (and the right amount of effort). We get into what’s changed over the years, what still feels “must-do,” and what’s starting to feel optional. Then we jump into the NFL and the buzz around 44-year-old Philip Rivers potentially coming out of retirement—plus the industry and fan reaction to the idea. Is it desperation, a smart veteran move, or just headline fuel? We break down what it would mean and why people are reacting the way they are. We close with the latest Gaming Awards talk—big moments, winners, surprises—and wrap on Disney changes that have people talking, from strategy shifts to what it could mean for fans going forward.

    1 hr

  7. 06/12/2025

    Episode 78 - World Cups, Warner Brothers & Championship Chaos

    This week we start with the bombshell news of Netflix buying Warner Brothers and what that could mean for the future of movies. We dig into how this kind of consolidation might shrink traditional theatrical releases, shift more big-budget films straight to streaming, and change the way stories get made. From childhood memories of sticky floors and packed Friday-night premieres to today’s luxury recliners and half-empty showtimes, we talk about the value movie theaters brought—socially and culturally—and whether they can still survive in a streaming-dominated world. From there, we turn to the current college football playoff race and conference title showdowns, breaking down who’s in the driver’s seat, who needs chaos, and which matchups will decide it all. We close with a look at the recent World Cup draw, reacting to the most interesting groups, early favorites, and the potential “Group of Death,” while imagining how the global tournament might feel in a media landscape where streaming keeps rewriting the rules.

    1 hr

  8. 29/11/2025

    Episode 77 - Turkey Day Traditions: Parades, NFL Drama & 80s Mall Vibes

    Before Amazon and mobile shopping, the holidays hit differently—mall Santas, packed food courts, and full-on festive energy. This episode jumps from those memories to Thanksgiving parades, NFL traditions, and one big debate: what was going on with the Browns’ coaching decisions at the end of that game?

    59 min
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Stuck between analog childhoods and digital adulthoods, The GenX Guys explore what it means to grow up Gen X. From classic movies and ’80s music to today’s headlines and cultural chaos, we bring sharp takes, honest laughs, and a little cynicism. It’s the world as seen through Walkman-wearing, Atari-playing eyes.

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  • Creator
    JD & LEN
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
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