GenX Guys

This week on GenX Guys, JD and Len talk about America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and how the Fourth of July has changed over the years—from neighborhood fireworks, family barbecues, and small-town parades to today’s larger, more commercialized celebrations. They also dive into summer movies and whether audiences are finally reaching their limit with comic-book and superhero films. Are we tired o...

This week JD & Len kick things off with the World Cup and the growing excitement around soccer’s place in the American sports conversation. From there, they move into the NBA playoffs, including the Spurs blowing a huge lead and how quickly momentum can shift a game, a series, and a fanbase’s confidence. The conversation then turns to the recent SpaceX stock valuation and the emotional nature...

This week JD and Len talk NBA playoffs, the surprising Knicks, NHL playoff action, and why sports fandom tends to change as you get older. They also dive into 80s comedy trivia before ending with a nostalgic conversation about Pacifica Pier and the possibility that it may be torn down and never replaced.

This week JD and Len dive into the growing impact of AI and what it means for work, creativity, entertainment, and everyday life. The guys then shift into the frustrating reality of sports streaming, where leagues and networks continue chasing bigger deals while fans are left juggling apps, subscriptions, blackouts, and rising costs. From there, JD puts Len through another GenX quiz, this time foc...

This week JD and Len talk about the shutdown of Spirit Airlines and remember other airlines that disappeared over the years. That leads into a classic GenX travel conversation: how did kids survive long flights and road trips before phones, tablets, and streaming? The guys then jump into the NBA playoffs and debate whether any teams are really worth watching this year. To close things out, JD and...

This episode starts in Vegas with wedding stories and gaming bars, then shifts into NFL Draft reactions, history trivia, and the movie quotes JD & Len always use.

This week JD and Len kick things off by talking about the weather in their areas before diving into California and its unique range of climate and lifestyle options across the state. That leads into a fun debate over regional identity and where San Francisco really belongs if California were split into northern, southern, and central sections. From there, they shift to space and discuss the succes...

This week, JD and Len kick things off by talking through the highs and lows of the week, including the frustration of having a catalytic converter stolen. From there, the conversation shifts to space as they discuss the upcoming Artemis II mission and reflect on the lasting impact of the Challenger disaster and what it meant to their generation. The fun picks up when Len turns the tables and quizz...

This week we talk about the mess sports streaming has created for fans, the NBA’s 65-game issue and how today’s players compare to past generations, then Len takes on a cartoon theme song guessing challenge before we wrap with a debate on live singing versus lip syncing in concert.

This week on GenX Guys, we kick things off with the return of BTS and Len fully embracing his K-pop superfan status. From there, we talk about some of the biggest stadium concerts we’ve ever attended and the unforgettable energy that comes with live shows on that scale. Then it’s time for another round of fun as Len tries to guess classic 80s TV shows just by hearing their theme songs. We wrap up...

In this episode, the GenX Guys talk about how collector culture is shifting. Classic cars may not have the same hold on younger generations, while comic books and card collecting and trading continue to grow in popularity and value. JD and Len explore why some collectibles endure while others seem to be fading. They also have some fun with an 80s movie sound-byte trivia challenge before closing ou...

JD and Len talk 30-year marriage lessons, react to the Rock Hall nominees (including Iron Maiden), debate whether the Hall should be renamed, and discuss recent world events and impact on others.

This week we celebrate the Olympics and Team USA men’s hockey winning gold, then shift into how recent celebrity passings spark serious nostalgia for our youth. We wrap up with the latest TSA changes and why travel keeps getting more complicated.

This week we go deep on AI colliding with Hollywood, as studios and industry groups push back on the latest video-generation tools and the growing fear that “creation” is turning into copyright chaos. Then we hit the Winter Olympics drama, from ice dance scoring backlash to other headline-grabbing controversies that have fans questioning what they’re watching. And of course, we wrap with the Super...

This week on GenX Guys, we kick off with some real-life health updates and turn it into a bigger conversation on what keeps us mentally sharp and physically strong—workouts, routines, and the habits that actually help when life gets busy. Then we slide into Winter Olympics talk: the events we never miss, the ones that amaze us most, and the one event we’d attempt ourselves (with mixed confidence)....

This week we go big-picture: what is religion, and do people truly believe—or is belief sometimes more about comfort, community, fear, hope, or how we were raised? From there we wrestle with a darker idea: if “only the good die young,” does that make it feel like evil is winning… or even running the world? Then we shift into a heavy GenX moment with the passing of Catherine O'Hara—another iconic t...

This episode jumps from real-life weather drama to pure GenX nostalgia and straight into championship football. We kick things off with the winter storm sweeping across America, how it’s impacting people, what it reminds us of, and the last time we can remember a storm that felt this widespread and intense. From there, we rewind to the golden era of 80s cartoons, including He-Man, and talk through...

This week we’re calling out MLB’s “no salary cap” reality and how super-spenders like the Dodgers are stretching the sport into a payroll arms race that small-market teams can’t realistically match. Then we hit the NFL coaching carousel—who’s actually got the best opening (and why), plus what each vacancy really offers. We wrap with a playoff temperature check: Divisional Round matchups, who’s bui...

This week’s episode is a full-on football check-in, starting with reactions to the latest NFL games—what stood out, who looked legit, and which teams left more questions than answers. We also dig into the college football playoff matchups and what the games told us about momentum, coaching decisions, and who feels built for a championship run. Then we shift into holiday mode with a fun debate abou...

This week we kick things off with Christmas decorations—whether we’re going bigger, scaling it back, or just trying to find the right energy for the season (and the right amount of effort). We get into what’s changed over the years, what still feels “must-do,” and what’s starting to feel optional. Then we jump into the NFL and the buzz around 44-year-old Philip Rivers potentially coming out of ret...

This week we start with the bombshell news of Netflix buying Warner Brothers and what that could mean for the future of movies. We dig into how this kind of consolidation might shrink traditional theatrical releases, shift more big-budget films straight to streaming, and change the way stories get made. From childhood memories of sticky floors and packed Friday-night premieres to today’s luxury re...

Before Amazon and mobile shopping, the holidays hit differently—mall Santas, packed food courts, and full-on festive energy. This episode jumps from those memories to Thanksgiving parades, NFL traditions, and one big debate: what was going on with the Browns’ coaching decisions at the end of that game?

This week we break down the modern fitness hustle — from influencers selling miracle workout plans to the endless noise around “perfect” routines and quick fixes. We talk about what actually works, what’s overhyped, and why everyone online suddenly thinks they’re a certified trainer. We then jump into how Christmas has changed over the past 40 years, comparing the simple, tradition-driven holidays...

We start with the latest in K-Pop—from Grammy surprises to the unstoppable force of Blackpink and BTS—then take a walk through musical history comparing today’s super groups with the icons of our youth. Finally, we dive into why GenX continues to be forgotten despite shaping decades of culture, tech, and music.

This week, the guys break down the recent election results — from the New York mayor’s race to several governor contests — and question how much the outcomes really tell us when many of these states are long-time party strongholds. They also discuss how both political parties tend to pre-select their candidates, leaving little room for true outsiders. Wrapping things up, they shift gears to colleg...