GenX Stories

By: Eve Simon Chris Goumas Lori Luna & Courtney Spikes
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Pressing Pause: Why we’re taking a break
    Nov 13 2024

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    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 & regroup.

    We hope to be back with new episodes in 2025, but if anything changes, we’ll let you know! In the meantime, come hang out in our Facebook group to stay in the loop and soak up some GenX vibes.

    Seeya on the flip side, kids. #loveyou #meanit

    Links

    • TikTok Rabbi’s thoughts
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    • Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!


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    3 mins
  • ENCORE: I want candy
    Oct 30 2024

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    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 taste of Gen X Halloween experiences that are sure to make you laugh your pillowcase right off. But make sure to hide those candy wrappers.

    Episode links (from the original episode show notes)

    • Original episode (Sn 2 ep 6)
    • Mike Pence pumpkin meme
    • Mercedes Ruhl in Married to the Mob
    • Halloween masks of the 70’s and 80’s
    • Halloween family photo
    • Cincinnati dad created a Halloween chute
    • Krispy Kreme and Lowes costume drive-by
    • What IS a trebuchet?
    • Who created the t-shirt cannon?
    • OPI’s Stay off the Lawn nail color
    • Songs of the Humpback whale that chris says played at level 10 will solve your neighbors loud music issue

    Connect with us
    Subscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite podcast app
    Buy some kickass merch
    Write us a review
    Visit our site
    Join our Facebook Group
    Follow our 80’s inspired Instagram
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    41 mins
  • Back in the Day: Our top 1986 album picks
    Oct 16 2024

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    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 behind-the-scenes trivia, and offering our usual commentary. But we’ll also explore who we were during that time and how it influenced our choices. Who knows? We might even discover something new about each other—and what being Gen X really means.

    Episode links

    • Did this concept last season
    • Best albums of 1986
    • “Control” album cover art
    • What is “Jangle Pop”?
    • Fatboy Slim “Weapon of Choice” video with Christopher Walken
    • Peter Gabriel song at the end of “Snowden”
    • Peter Gabriel song from City of Angels

    OUR ALBUMS

    • Lori: Control, Janet Jackson
    • Chris: Life’s Rich Pageant, REM
    • Courtney: London 0 Hull 4, HouseMartins
    • Eve: So, Peter Gabriel


    Connect with us
    Subscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite podcast app
    Buy some kickass merch
    Write us a review
    Visit our site
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    59 mins

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