Generation Artax

Terri Trespicio, Kim O'Brien, Lori Regan
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Generation Artax is a podcast hosted by three GenX sisters from New Jersey who grew up in the '80s and '90s. The name comes from that traumatizing scene in The NeverEnding Story when Atreyu's horse, Artax, sinks into the Swamps of Sadness—an apt metaphor for a forgotten generation. Join Terri Trespicio, Kim O'Brien, and Lori Regan for lighthearted discussion, secondhand embarrassment, teenage heartbreak, and nostalgia for a time before social media or seatbelts (when we sat in the way-way back). Expect cringe journal entries, pop-culture deep dives, and some serious belly laughs. (Warning: You may pee a little.)

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    Daycamp Royalty

    It took years, but at long last, Kim is popular at camp (and any surprise? Named Camper of the Week). In this episode, we relive the fever dream that was day camp in the 80s, complete with capture the flag, hook tag, and camp songs burned into our brains. Terri shares a letter from a very sad older guy who will never stop loving her. Plus: Kim does qigong, Lori tries puppy yoga, and Terri likes riding her Peloton at night. Welcome to Generation Artax. Puppy yoga, qigong, Crossfit, and late night biking Going back to bed Pioneer trails camp days and the day Kim was "damn miserable" Kim yells at a girl, calls her a jerk and establishes boundaries Kim is finally popular at camp; it's taken 5 years Kim earns Camper of the Week at sleepaway camp Capture the flag. Hook tag. Bug juice. Daycamp royalty.  Camp singalong: Just a boy and girl in a little canoe, Johnny Appleseed and more 14 yo Terri gets a depressed letter from a guy she wasn't into Lori dated an Asian once, even though her dating profile said she wouldn't Kim and Lori are totally fine sitting in coach UNRELATED: A place you'd love to sleep. Visit our website: www.generationartax.com and join our mailing list for the latest information on the podcast.

    Daycamp Royalty

  2. Sep 28 ·  Video

    Kim's Not That Nice

    Think Kim's sweet as pie? Think again. When Kim unearths a letter from her emo boyfriend in 1994, she finds clear evidence that she, too, can be cold as ice. Also, she's really sorry about that. Lori is told she has no chance with Robert, weeps into a journal about it and then berates herself later. Drama at the H.O.R.D.E Festival, what it means to be grown up, and do we look like our names or no? Welcome to Generation Artax.   Lori's never heard of the word "gams" Kim goes to the Horde Festival and hurts her emo boyfriend's feelings  Kim reconciles with her poor behavior; self-flagellation ensues Do we actually know who we were? Or are we just remembering whatever makes us look good?  Lori has a breakdown freshman year when her stereo breaks Let's talk light coverups for the office Lori bought a couple clothes. She owns, in fact, several clothes.  In 1991 Lori literally weeps onto her journal, points out the tear stains, and then later accuses herself of being such a dork Wisdom from Ferris Bueller about ass-kissing Lori wants a When Harry Met Sally Relationship Lori has no chance with Robert There aren't actually many unique human experiences.  You're grown up when you have a husband, but you're really grown up when you have an ex-husband Go ahead ask us how old we are, also stop complaining about how old you are How long have humans had access to hot showers? UNRELATED: What name do you get that isn't your name, also what names do we look like?  Visit our website: www.generationartax.com and join our mailing list for the latest information on the podcast.

    Kim's Not That Nice

  3. Sep 21 ·  Video

    Terri is Hellish

    In case you think our sister relationship has been a unicorn dream, you might want to read Kim's entry from 1991. Because as it turns out, she dreads the minute Terri comes home from college. Why? Because she throws off the vibes and f***s up Kim's friend dynamic. Plus, Terri writes Lori a motivational letter she didn't ask for, sophomore year of high school is lackluster, and a contraption for removing spiders from your home. Gross. Welcome to Generation Artax.  Kim finally watches Schitts Creek and understands now Terri discovers the magic of Ritalyn   Lori took Ritalyn and thought she was just suddenly interested in her history textbook Let's have a dumb fight about social media Terri writes Lori a motivational letter but she's mainly talking to herself Kim is afraid this note from the 90s will hurt Terri's feelings today, but she's kinda pissed It's hellish when Terri comes home from college, and Kim dreads it Kim's friends act differently when Terri's around because she throws the dynamic. We never said gay - or, we said it, but it was a derogative term at the time Terri is unimpressed by sophomore year high school Kim doesn't like the idea of having household staff, even in the middle ages Lori wishes she lived in America pre-everything Lori has never seen Avatar, but we're sure she'd fit in there How to get rid of spiders, and can we stop talking about spider eggs thank you UNRELATED: What century would you live in Visit our website: www.generationartax.com and join our mailing list for the latest information on the podcast.

    Terri is Hellish

  4. Sep 14 ·  Video

    Disco Fries

    We kick off this episode with fears of the ocean, specifically: submerged objects, huge waves, and Hudson River ferries. On the tech front, Kim's a big fan of early-days electronic mail and Terri saves her breakup letter as a template for future use. Plus: tanning beds, spring break, and what to order at a diner at night. Also, can we just say it? Lunch sucks. Welcome to Generation Artax. Terri's friend Kelly Anderson's debut novel The Wild Beneath hits big (no spoilers) The Last House movie (some spoilers)  Lori has submechanophobia and she's really uncomfortable talking about things underwater Terri's afraid of waves, the North Sea, and basically has a touch of thalassophobia  Lori gets Terri on a ferry Terri saves her first Dear John letter as a template Another boy that Terri got the ick from, and yes he was a short king Habitat for humanity and Kim's very wholesome spring break in Appalachia technology today, huh!  Kim writes to mom via electronic mail Kim has her first grilled cheese as a sophomore in college Are tanning beds back? Cuz Lori's a fan Lori loved her yard-long cocktails Lori drops a deuce at PetSmart Lori has true gratitude for access to her own bathroom at any point Luxury is your own bathroom Can we be adults and stop with the stalls Europeans are weird w bathrooms  Disco fries  Unrelated: brunch or lunch  Terri's still afraid of salads Lunch is useless Visit our website: www.generationartax.com and join our mailing list for the latest information on the podcast.

    Disco Fries

  5. Sep 7 ·  Video

    Spin the Bottle

    OMG we're back again! Terri revisits the 90s at the Backstreet Boys in Vegas. Kim and Lori move our dad into an assisted living facility, which is giving strong cruise ship vibes. Then we go back in time to Lori's melodramatic entry from 1991 when she decides her love train has left the station. Fun fact: Terri's first few makeouts were with people named Jason. Want to play Spin the Bottle? Meh. Welcome to Generation Artax.  Are ringer tee's a thing? Kim and Lori move Dad into his new home, and leave his place looking like the FBI ransacked it Kim wants to shed her worldly goods - why do we have so much stuff? Lori may have a hoarding problem 11 yo Lori's love train leaves the station, but also, she's not into "fast" guys Terri's first few hookups were all named Jason Spin the bottle is nonconsensual and that's a problem, but it's also the point.  Lori played spin the bottle in college, but she played it ironically Terri has her first kiss and tells her mom too much More than 55,000 boys born in 1977 were named Jason UNRELATED: If you could go back in time and haunt yourself, what moment would you choose? Visit our website: www.generationartax.com and join our mailing list for the latest information on the podcast.

    Spin the Bottle

  6. Aug 31 ·  Video

    Don't Call It a BJ

    Need furniture assembled? Call Lori. She's got IKEA-level IQ. Also, they shouldn't call it a blow job because the term is misleading for beginners. Kim cuts her foot up real bad, Lori works on her memory, Terri writes Kim a letter in 1988 that sounds as if it's from overseas. By the way,  does anyone remember Splashdance? Welcome to Generation Artax. Also in this episode: Lori's IQ says she's good at assembling furniture Moving our dad to assisted living Why do they call it "blow job" - Kim took it literally They shouldn't call it a blow job, because that was confusing Kim breaks glass with her foot Kim's higher self tells her to abort mission on her first bj Lori works on her memory City dogs are better than suburban dogs 1988 Letter to Kim on her 12th birthday  The secret catholic retreat we can't talk about First rule of Church club UNRELATED: Which album do you know every word of? Terri pretends she knows all the words to Aladdin, but def doesn't Kim literally still listens to Debbie Gibson We remember Splashdance and no one else does (prove us wrong!) Are cats secretly laughing at us in an evil way?

    Don't Call It a BJ

  7. Aug 24 ·  Video

    Missed Curfew

    No one is surprised when Kim is elected Social Council President, but it is odd that she goes on the road to do PR work for the school. Also in this episode: Terri writes Kim a poem in rhyming couplets. Why building a fort is a critical rite of passage. Kim sneaks out to get felt up; Lori misses curfew, and Terri does the unthinkable in public. Welcome to Generation Artax.  Other times we got into trouble: Wiffle ball tournament Kim drinks Starbucks in Rome — and her order is jawdropping  Strawberry is hot in NYC right now Kim used to bark people into our high school 14-year-old Kim was a PR Rep The day Kim lost her nerve and froze on stage Kim is voted social council president, until it involves real work Jan 17 1988 Terri's poem to 11 yo Kim The poem Terri wrote to Kim in 1988 in rhyming couplets Summer camp at the Bible College  Lori's a big fan of Bob Ross Lori knocks a plant over and thinks it's now dead Kim sneaks out in the dead of night Kim goes retro 90s to see the Gin Blossoms Kim never had a unibrow, though we claim otherwise Visit our website: www.generationartax.com and join our mailing list for the latest information on the podcast.

    Missed Curfew

  8. Aug 17 ·  Video

    Cage Dancing Days

    After graduating from Boston College Magna Cum Laude, what does a girl do? Pick up work as a cage dancer, of course. (Her mother was so proud.) Lori makes a gruesome discovery in her kitchen, Kim shares an email she sent from the computer lab, and Terri cries on prom night. Welcome to Generation Artax.  Whoops! We f'd up the second half of the show so we re-record it the next morning at 7am.  Terri's cat Silas undergoes surgery and then acts like nothing happened. Maggots, ants, and other revolting parts of the carbon cycle Kim has strong feelings about carpenter ants Kim makes up a fable about the Huntsman spider Remember the computer lab? That place you walk thru the snow to get to so you can send an email?  In 1995, Terri is depressed and also a cage dancer but those are not causally related  Visit our website: www.generationartax.com and join our mailing list for the latest information on the podcast.

    Cage Dancing Days
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Generation Artax is a podcast hosted by three GenX sisters from New Jersey who grew up in the '80s and '90s. The name comes from that traumatizing scene in The NeverEnding Story when Atreyu's horse, Artax, sinks into the Swamps of Sadness—an apt metaphor for a forgotten generation. Join Terri Trespicio, Kim O'Brien, and Lori Regan for lighthearted discussion, secondhand embarrassment, teenage heartbreak, and nostalgia for a time before social media or seatbelts (when we sat in the way-way back). Expect cringe journal entries, pop-culture deep dives, and some serious belly laughs. (Warning: You may pee a little.)

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  • Creator
    Terri Trespicio, Kim O'Brien, Lori Regan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Generation Artax

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