Because We Said So - Gen X Unfiltered

Remember when MTV News was your source for what was happening in the world? This week, Fran is taking a quick trip back to November 1988 and reliving some moments and events Gen X experienced in real time. From what was playing on the radio to what everyone was watching on TV, Fran rewinds  the clock to see what made this week in 1988 unforgettable. So grab your cassette tapes, hop in the time mac...

In this episode, Fran sits down with Rhett Fruitman, co-founder of Inherited Property Match, to discuss the unique challenges families face when inheriting real estate. Whether you've recently inherited a family home, are helping a loved one through the process, or simply want to understand your options, Rhett provides valuable insight into what can often feel like an overwhelming situation. From...

Buying or selling a home is about more than square footage and interest rates. It's about people, life changes, and finding the right place to call home. In this episode, Erin** join Fran to share her experiences as a real estate agent, the lessons she's learned along the way, and the ways she helps clients navigate the emotional and practical sides of real estate. They talk about market realities...

In this spooky episode, author and paranormal enthusiast Theresa St. John, known as Ghost Girl, joins Fran to discuss her book Roadtrip New York: Searching for the Paranormal. They talk haunted locations, unexplained experiences, and the stories behind some of New York's most mysterious destinations. Plus, Theresa shares what's next for her...and it's spooky! **You can find Roadtrip New York: Sear...

Coach Dan steps back into his past life as Sgt. Fury and shares how he got into professional wrestling, what it taught him, and why chasing your wild ideas matters. It’s a quick, fun, high‑energy conversation - and honestly, we barely scratched the surface. If you’ve got questions for Dan about his wrestling days, his character, the behind‑the‑scenes stories, or anything you’re curious about...sen...

I Read it on Reddit is back from another Gen X-tra episode! Welcome back to Part 3 of this nightmare journey into the endless supermarket, which brings the tension to a new level. After taking dangerous risks and pushing past the boundaries of the rules, the couple is confronted with an impossible choice. This episode delivers an emotional gut punch that sets the tone for the rest of the series, a...

Across these two episodes, Coach Dan lets us see the full spectrum of what it means to chase big goals, and what happens when life rewrites the script. In Part 1, Dan opens up about the race season he trained for but never got to run. An unexpected surgery forced him into recovery, reflection, and rebuilding. It’s a raw look at identity, discipline, and the mental work required when your body dema...

In this quick episode, Fran is joined by her sister for a casual conversation about the spooky book they had just attended the signing for. Her sister shares how she met the author, how she became involved with the book, and provides a general idea of what readers can expect from this spooky collection of haunted places. It's a short and fun introduction to the book...and yes...it was recorded imm...

We're back with Part 2 of our Reddit story, "My Wife and I Got Trapped in an Endless Supermarket. Someone Left Us Rules for Surviving It." This one is a Gen Xtra - a bonus episode dropping on a Tuesday because, why not? Sometimes you just need the extra episode. Grab your beverage, settle in, and let's get back into the story! Reddit: r/TheDarkArchive u/pentyworth223 Follow this writer on Reddit!...

What happens when a normal trip to the supermarket turns into something you can’t escape? In this episode, I’m stepping into the creepy side of Reddit with “My Wife and I Got Trapped in an Endless Supermarket. Someone Left Us Rules for Surviving It.”  It starts with an ordinary couple, an ordinary supermarket…and then things get very, very strange. Endless aisles, unexplained rules, and the growin...

Julie is back for Part 2, and the Gen X nostalgia keeps coming. We're talking everything from Exclamation perfume to the random memories that somehow stick with us decades later. More laughs, more "OMG, I forgot about that!" moments, and more proof that Gen X really did grow up in  a completely different world. Raised on MTV, sarcasm and hose water. Follow us on Instagram, FaceBook and email us at...

Fran and her friend Julie planned on talking about the '80s...and then the conversation went absolutely everywhere. 90 minutes, lots of laughs, random tangents, and way too much fun for one episode - so we split it into two parts. And don't worry...Julie will be back soon! Follow Because We Said So: Gen X Unfiltered on Instagram, FaceBook and email us at genxunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com

After a much-needed break, Fran is officially back! In the Season 2 premiere, Fran catches you up on everything that's happened since the last episode. From balancing life as a preschool teacher to taking on a bigger role with Seafood Run, this summer has been nonstop.  If you've been wondering where I've been, this episode answers it all. Thanks for sticking around, let's catch up! Please follow...

In part 2, Fran and Scott swap stories about travel, adventure, and the trip that finally convinced Fran to leave her comfort zone and head to Europe. From travel mishaps and memorable experiences to the benefits of seeing new places and cultures, this episode is a fun conversation about stepping outside your routine and saying "yes" to experiences you never thought you'd have. Please follow Becau...

Part 1 of 2. This week, Fran finally got her brother Scott on the podcast. If you were expecting years of sibling secrets, childhood dirt, and complete chaos...so were we. Unfortunately, Scott was running on fumes and brought the energy of a man who'd already mentally gone to bed. It may not have been the wild sibling showdown, but sometimes the best conversations are the ones that feel real, unfi...

Fran and Laura sit down with Steve and finally reveal the truth, or some of it, behind the latest gym Survivor-themed challenge, and poor Steve finds out in real time that he may have been living among complete psychopaths. From hidden idols and strategic deception to fake alliances and absolute gym-wide paranoia, Team Unhinged Savages admits to tactics that leave Steve questioning everything he t...

In this episode, Fran sits down with her friend Katie as she shares what it was like becoming a young mom, a young grandma with fifteen grandkids, and having the strength to survive breast cancer. They talk about rebuilding your identity after life knocks you sideways, finding yourself again in midlife, and saying yes to new beginnings. It’s honest, hopeful, and full of the kind of wisdom you only...

Fran sits down with Steve, and Laura dig into the GLP-1 conversation everyone’s having but no one’s saying out loud. They break down what the drug actually does, the side effects people don’t talk about, and how to weigh real medical benefits against the risks. It’s honest, funny, and grounded in the kind of midlife, Gen X clarity that cuts through the hype so listeners can make informed decisions...

In this episode, Fran looks back on a season where nothing seemed to go right...plans stalled, doors closed, and every path felt like a dead end. But with a little distance, the pattern becomes clear: things were actually falling into place the whole time. It’s a story about timing, redirection, and the quiet ways life works out even when it feels like it isn’t. If you want to see the project that...

In this deeply personal solo episode, Fran opens up about one of the hardest chapters of her life: her son’s journey with P.A.N.D.A.S. What started as subtle changes turned into years of confusion, fear, and frustration—made even harder by the fact that almost no one believed anything was wrong. Except for one extraordinary school counselor who saw what others didn’t. Fran shares the emotional tol...

What started as a drive to Rhode Island for fresh seafood turned into a full-blown business. In this episode, Fran talks with Steve, the man behind Seafood Run, about how it all began, what goes into those early morning runs, and how he built it one customer at a time. If you've ever ordered from Seafood Run, .or just love a good real-life hustle story...this one's for you.

Joy is back...still unfiltered, still very much from Yonkers, and still not censoring herself...Fran wouldn't want it any other way. This episode is marked explicit (again( because when we talk about hormones, hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and the absolute lack of preparation we were given...we're not whispering. We get honest about  what's happening to our bodies, what no one told us, and...

What happens when two Gen X women "just catch up" and end up talking for two and a half hours? In part One of this unfiltered conversation, Fran is joined by her friend Joy... born and raised in Yonkers, honest to her core, and absolutely not here to censor herself. We dive into growing up in the 80s and 90s, what it's like to move away from where you're from, and how your roots follow you no matt...

Fake bank calls, “Grandma, I’m in jail” scams, tech‑support nonsense...Fran has seen it all from her years overseeing the Consumer Assistance Unit in the banking regulation industry. She breaks down how scammers operate and how to protect yourself, with plenty of Gen X sarcasm and zero patience for fraud. If you’ve been scammed: act fast...contact your bank, change passwords, enable 2FA, watch you...

In this episode, Fran sits down with her friend Fay...a woman somewhere between Boomer grit and Gen X resilience...and she brings both. Fay talks growing up with zero supervision, the soundtrack of her youth, life inside her special ed classroom, and what dating looks like now. Its nostalgic, honest and proof that age is just a number.