GenX Stories

Eve Simon, Chris Goumas, Lori Luna & Courtney Spikes
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GenX Stories

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?

  1. NOV 27 · BONUS

    ENCORE: Sticky buns & other holiday traumas

    Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!While we’re on hiatus, we thought you’d dig hearing this Thanksgiving episode again! Enjoy. 🤘——-Embracing holiday traditions, dealing with crazy family and filling up on appetizers - that’s what is on the holiday menu this week with Eve, Courtney, Chris and Lori. Prepare for your Thanksgiving by hearing our insane family stories (because weaponized sticky buns), finding out the right time to eat holiday dinner and getting advice for thi...

    46 min

  2. NOV 13 · BONUS

    Pressing Pause: Why we’re taking a break

    Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!After the shock of the 2024 election, the podcast crew has decided to take a little breather. We want to show up as our most authentic (and snarky) selves, so we’re putting the show on hold for now while we figure out next steps. To all our listeners—you have no idea how much you mean to us. This show has been a lifeline for the four of us through all the ups and downs of the past few years, and we just need some time to reset & reg...

    3 min

  3. OCT 30

    ENCORE: I want candy

    Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Get ready for a blast from the past! This encore Halloween episode, originally released in October 2020 (remember the lockdown Halloween?!) is one of our favorites—and when Lori, Courtney, Chris, and I started to come together as a podcast family.Join us as we dive into Lori's candy corn obsession, my blue fuzzy dog costume, Courtney's legendary front yard celebrations, and Chris’s hysterical late-night TV pumpkin adventures. Get a tast...

    41 min

  4. OCT 16

    Back in the Day: Our top 1986 album picks

    Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Last season, we took a deep dive into four iconic Gen X albums, each handpicked by one of us. We had so much fun, we’re bringing it back—this time with a twist!Just like before, each of us has selected an album, we’ve all listened, and now we’re sharing our thoughts (because, let’s be honest, we always have plenty to say). But this time, we’re focusing on one specific year: 1986.Don't worry—we’re still diving into the tracks, digging up...

    59 min

  5. OCT 2

    Is it (finally) our time? GenX and the 2024 Election

    Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!As we finally start Season 6 of the podcast, we’re talking all about the upcoming election. BUT hold your horses before you yell at us for getting political. We're NOT gonna go there. Who you vote for is up to YOU and we are very very aware that politics is the third rail these days. However, we ARE gonna talk about the what it looks like when GenXers (or those we claim as ours) run for National office in terms of attitude, the role of ...

    44 min

  6. SEPT 25 · BONUS

    The dog ate my podcast

    Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Betcha were wondering where the GenX Stories Gang has been after we promised to start season 6 in september. PSYCH! But seriously, we have a reason for the delay and hate Eve’s computer for it. Listen in to hear about when Season 6 will actually start. (Hint: It’s soon - no, really!) And to get you in the mood, here are some other funny and “oops” episodes: Other episodes to listen to before season six drops:This is your brai...

    3 min

  7. JUN 26

    Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

    Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!Be a fly on the wall of our off the rails season five podcast wrap up and season 6 brainstorm. Where else can you hear about Ned the non-binary newt, our search for the perfect GenZ (but GenX loving) intern, and how protective we are of our amazing Facebook community. You’ll even find out what Fast Company asked us about Gen X that we couldn’t answer, and what we’re planning for the fall release of our sixth (!!!) season. Duuude, you’ll...

    30 min

  8. MAY 29

    Dear 20-Year-Old Me

    Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!If you could, what would you say to your 20-year-old self? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the advice we wish we had back then (and whether we’d even listen to ourselves). Hindsight is definitely 20/20, but it may just show our 50+ selves how far we've come—or not!Episode linksNever Been Kissed club hand stamp pictureWhat I’d Tell My 20 Year Old SelfThe advice I would give to my 20-year old self (2023 version)10 Things I Would Tel...

    19 min
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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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  • Creator
    Eve Simon, Chris Goumas, Lori Luna & Courtney Spikes
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 GenX Stories
  • Show Website
    GenX Stories

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