The X-ers

Christopher Swarthout

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A podcast for the generations. Hosts Ken and Swarty delve into the various subcultures of yesteryear and current trends. A funny, witty show that will delight your curiosity and scratch that pop culture itch. Their expertise in this and that will guide you through a rainforest of memories from your past and lead you to a future of fruitful hot takes and agonizing self realizations. Don’t miss out.

May 28

Klarna Karma

Ken and Swarty discuss a new predatory online trend. E-commerce businesses are extending credit per purchase. They're offering Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm along with many other options to become deeper in debt. We also discuss PayDay loans, Mortgages, Credit Cards and Credit lines. You dont want to miss this one.

34 min
Apr 16

Modern Relationships & Beware the Catfish

Ken and Swarty delve into the world of the modern relationship. Trials and tribulations, the ups and downs and ins and outs. From online dating to speed dating and everything in between.Also, beware the catfish. Online dating comes at a cost. One Reddit user tells her story of being catfished. Thankfully she made it out alive.

36 min
Mar 21

Everything 90's Episode

Surprise guest, Mark, Ken and Swarty take a walk down memory lane to the 1990's. We chat about Y2K, what we remember about our childhoods, our favourite 90's moments, movies, toys, tv shows and video games. We even touch on pop culture trends of the time and historical moments that changed our lives.

44 min
Jan 31

Mark Carney: Ring Master or Circus Clown

In this episode, Ken and Swarty discuss the ebbs and flows of the Mark Carny Liberals. The Canadian Federal Government is being pushed to the brink by it's American neighbours. How will we proceed? Will we come out on top or be crushed by the powers above?

43 min
Jan 9

The Food that Made Us...Fat?

Ken and Swarty discuss the food they grew up eating, the culture of food now, fast food consequences, and facts behind family meals.

35 min
12/13/2025

Merry Freakin' Christmas!

Do you and your family do Elf on the Shelf? What are Ken and Swarty's favourite Christmas movies? Did you know Hallmark made the same movie twice? On purpose. What Christmas Decorations do the guys despise? You'll be shocked! Don't miss this Scrooged out Christmas episode!

32 min
11/27/2025

What Happened To Customer Service?

Ken and Swarty chat about customer service and how it's gone down hill. Then, they have a serious debate on the history of communication. You don't want to miss this nail biter. Follow us on social Instagram and TikTok @TheXersPodcast

31 min
11/09/2025

Fully Unhinged

Ken and Swarty rage against America. We love the people. The government needs a taste of their own medicine.

31 min
10/17/2025

The Tradwife Trend

Ken and Swarty discuss the Tradwife Trend along with Coupon Clipping and Price Matching while Shopping.

31 min
10/03/2025

The Right Stuff

Ken and Swarty talk about the genetic makeup of Generation X, some fun Gen X facts, their favourite video games from the past and present and fictional character deaths that shook you to your very core.

31 min

10 Episodes

A podcast for the generations. Hosts Ken and Swarty delve into the various subcultures of yesteryear and current trends. A funny, witty show that will delight your curiosity and scratch that pop culture itch. Their expertise in this and that will guide you through a rainforest of memories from your past and lead you to a future of fruitful hot takes and agonizing self realizations. Don’t miss out.

Creator

Christopher Swarthout
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

10
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Christopher Swarthout
Show Website

The X-ers