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

Annnnnnnd we’re BACK! Today, the podcast crew is diving into the top tunes turning 40 in 2024. and you may be surprised how many are on the list. Plus we've got a rad '80s enthusiast joining us - author Tami Dever of Totally Cool 80’s - to talk about what made 1984 such an important year in music history.  Putting aside how old this all makes us feel, hear our top picks from that iconic year as well as what our outspoken Facebook community had to say. Seriously, no self respecting GenXer would skip this one - listen now!

Episode links
Martha Quinn talks with Tamara Dever about “I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie.”100 greatest songs of 1984100 Greatest Albums of 198424 Huge hits turning 40 in 2024Why 1984 Was the Greatest Year in Pop Music 1984 Was Pop Music’s Best Year Ever‘Purple Rain,’ ‘Born In The U.S.A.’: These Blockbuster Records Are Turning 40 In 202440 Years Ago, This Ad Changed the Super Bowl ForeverHistory of WHFS Radio in the DC area
Links for our guest Tami Dever
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https://www.totallycool80s.com/ https://www.ultimatemixtapelive.com/Books
Ultimate Mix Tape Music Quiz Book:Ultimate Mix Tape Music Quiz Book: Side BI Like Big Books and I Cannot LieTtally Cool 80’s Social Media
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Well, we’re not back from our extended spring break just yet, have no fear, dear listeners. There will be new season five episodes very soon - we promise. For now, check out an encore of one of our favorite episodes: “You’ve got a friend: making BFFs at midlife “.  Seeya next weds with a brand new episode you won’t want to miss.
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Why It’s Harder to Make Friends After 40 (and How to Combat the Odds)The Scientific Reason It's So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult Why Making Friends in Midlife Is So Hard12 Ways to Make Friends in Mid-Life and BeyondPast podcast ep: Bad Boys & Mother CrushesPast podcast ep: Ride or Die - GenX FriendshipsPast podcast ep: 30th College reunion friendsBumble for FriendsI Tried Bumble BFF for 30 Days—Here’s What HappenedCan you die of lonliness?How to make friends on the internetGenX Stories FB group Connect with us
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If you’ve tuned in expecting a brand new episode this week, surprise! The podcast crew is off on spring break right now but we’ll have some kick ass stuff for you when we get back. Topics like being resilient as a Gen Xer, and songs turning 40 in 2024. 
Meanwhile, why don’t you check out our website and catch up on past episodes you may have missed, like  the perks of being over 50,  favorite 80’s snacks, movies that defined our generation,  making friends at midlife and more.

See ya'll in April!
 Episode Links
Our WebsitePast episode: The Perks of Being GenXPast episode: It’s a Snack Attack!Past episode: Sincerely yours: Movies that define GenXPast episode: You’ve got a friend: making BFF’s at midlife
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Is there a better time to get real about the darker side of Valentine's Day, especially for GenXers? Is it all hearts and flowers, or is there more to the story? Things have definitely changed for a few of us since our last romance episode in 2021, but you know that we still have tons of opinions. Gird your loins for some straight-up GenX talk about this Hallmark Holiday and the Vday expectations game. 
Episode links
We did a romance topic last on Sept 8, 2021, season 3Dark Origins of Valentine’s DayYou Can Blame Geoffrey Chaucer for Valentine’s DayTo be or not to be your valentine: Shakespearean expressions of loveThe Best Candy Heart Sayings from the Past 120 YearsJake Ryan articleWhat Is a Sadie Hawkins Dance and Where Did It Come From?GenXers dont care about Valentine’s DayGalentine’s DayWhen is Galentine's Day? What to know about the 'Parks and Rec' holiday Connect with us
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Ready for some real GenX scoop? Today, we're dishing about the perks of being over 50 (yep, they exist!). From health and work to society, pop culture, relationships, family, and the dreaded 'Misc' category (aka, WTF moments) you know we never hold back. Want more? Tune in for the wisdom of our kick-ass FB group and our personal top three GenX bennies. Buckle up, kiddies.
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The 50 Best Things About Life Over 50 (gallery)50 Reflections at 50Top 10 reasons being 50 rocksReddit threadGolden age of happiness: Turning 50 is key to 'content and comfortable' lifeFB group member’s’ over 50 meme
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Yeah, we get the irony of discussing this here, but buckle up because today's episode is about Chris’s favorite topic -  social media (#not). What channels are GenXers on?  Are the people we follow doing our generation proud or making us cringe? Do we even belong there? And what the fuck is an influencer? Tune in for all the good, the bad, the ugly, and the “whatevers” about the socials. because GenX has entered the chat.

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Season 2’s Tech Episode: This is your brain on tech. DammitYeeting definitionEve’s accidental text to LoriGenX Social Media StatsYour Old MySpace Profile Is Still Taking Up Space on the InternetPeople Increasingly Turn To Social Media For NewsEverything you need to know about the internet's obsession with eating Tide podsThe Role of Social Media in the Arab UprisingsWhat is an influencer?Is Social Media Addictive? Here’s What the Science SaysGenX Social Media Influencers6 Awesome Gen X Creators to Follow on TikTokWould Emily in Paris’s Bot-like Instagram Actually Go Viral?GenX social media peeps we dig
Kevin Bacon Tik TokSesame Street GenXer on TikTokKelly Manno on InstagramThe Holderness FamilyGenX guy dancing in supermarketTueNightCorbette on TikTokGirls of a Certain Age on SubStackSmartLessGenX_Reference DeskYou Wish You Were GenX Even more ironic - our social media
GenX Stories on IGGenX Stories on FacebookEve’s IGEve’s TikTokLori’s IGLori’s TwitterConnect with us
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