Gen X Journalist

Listen as I highlight a great resource I discovered about Black Music History called "Black Music Greats: 40 Inspiring Icons", by Olivier Cachin. I also add my own colorful commentary about how Black Music has impacted my life as we continue to celebrate Black Music Month.

Listen as I wax nostalgic on the wonders of Stevie Wonder and how I think he's the GOAT of musical genius. And a shout out to the book, Black Music Greats by Olivier Cachin, a beautifully illustrated guide to 40 music icons from the Black music diaspora. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Hurricane Katrina was a collective weather experience, the likes that the world had never seen before 2005. Listen as I reflect on the cultural, social, and political implications of the most powerful hurricane in the world, from a Gen X perspective.

Listen as I reflect on the concept of being raised by Mothers in the 1970s and 1980s and as a school teacher observer, how I contrast it against how different it is today. And if you are a fellow Gen Xer, hope you will wax nostalgic with me and reflect on your own parents from back in the day. Thank you for listening and make sure you subscribe to my podcast on Spotify and please share with a frie...

Listen to my latest Gen X Journalist podcast episode as I discuss the history and importance of libraries and the recent Alabama Library policy, requiring kids 17 and under to get permission for certain library material from their parents. Please share your memories of the library in the comments. And as always, thank you for listening and make sure you share this podcast with a friend!

In an effort to do more storytelling about my life as a Gen Xer and moments in History, I wanted to start with my memories of where I was on 9/11. Listen to this podcast episode as I talk about this moment in time and how it affected me. Feel free to share your story in the comments. Make sure you subscribe to my podcast and please share with others.

This week we lost Phil Donahue, the godfather of the modern day talk show. He started the Phil Donahue show in 1967 which ran until 1996. His style of audience participation, opened the door for many, many other very entertaining talk shows of the 1990s. Listen as I share a short history of some of these shows from my Gen X perspective. Also, please share your favorite talk shows from the 90s in t...

June Is Black Music Month and I decided to showcase some of my favorite line dances this month! Listen as I discuss two of my favorite. And make sure you subscribe to my podcast and follow me @genxjournalist on Instagram!

Many of the celebrities we have lost in the last few years have been important to the shaping of who we are as members of Generation X. Listen as I share names and memories of the celebrities we lost in October 2023. Make sure you subscribe to my podcast on Spotify.

Listen as I reintroduce myself and my newly branded Gen X Journalist podcast and tell you about my latest obsession, the Class of 88 Podcast hosted by rapper and actor Will Smith. Make sure you subscribe to my podcast on Spotify and join my Facebook group, Gen X Journalist.

Listen as I reminisce on on two special songs in Old School R&B and Hip Hop history, "Computer Love" by Ohio's beloved Roger Troutman and "California Love" by the iconic rapper Tupac Shakur featuring Roger Troutman in an epic collabo. Be sure to subscribe to my podcast here and jump over to visit my new blog site at: https://blackgirlhappyplanner.wordpress.com and follow me @blackgirlhappyplanner...

It's been a minute since I've shared some pop culture history with you. Here's what was happening on November 17 in pop culture.

This week we lost Takeoff, a member of the rap trio Migos. Listen in as I share why they are one of my favorite modern day rap groups and this is yet another tragic story of gun violence

Listen in as I reminisce on my childhood memories when I declared "No More Plastic Costumes"! It's comical. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe to my podcast.

I know I've been gone for a while but I'm back. Listen in as I tell you all about my plans for October, the new direction I'm going in with the 40 and over project podcast and what I've been up to since my last episode. Also, make sure you subscribe to my podcast here on Anchor, and share this podcast with your friends.

Join me as I reminisce on my 40s, celebrate year 49, and share some of my goals and ideas heading towards 50.

My last episode of the year, spotlighting milestones in pop culture, remembering those we lost in 2021, and a special recognition to the Class of 1991 who graduated 30 years ago.

Peruse through pop culture history with me as I reminisce on this Throwback Thursday for the week of 11/8/21. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, subscribe to my blog at http://the40andoverproject.com, and join my Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/the40andoverprojectpodcast

Just wanted to to pop on and let my listeners know what I've been up to and give an update regarding the hiatus I took this summer. Thank you for your support.

Listen as I share one of my blog posts from 2020, my commentary on the 4th of July, what freedom really means, and how it affects us today.

Listen as I reflect on my graduation 30 years ago and provide some modern day adulting tips for today.

Listen as I share my thoughts on my path and journey to substitute teaching, being childfree, and some humor from the classroom.

Just a quick shout out to my listeners on my birthday. Listen as I share my day and how you should make sure you take advantage of your rewards programs when your birthday rolls around.

Listen while I reminisce on all things pop culture and historical that happened this week.

Listen as I recap my funny discussion with middle schoolers and their reaction to the Grammy Awards.