It Only Hurts When I Talk: Gen-X Aging Disgracefully

On this week's episode – which was recorded waaaaay back in November – Gregg falls off the diet wagon. Why is it so hard to get some habits to stick? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss bad moods. What sets you off and what calms you down? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember Orange Julius? Radio Shack? That feeling of freedom to shop, see a movie, eat, and otherwise hang out with your friends only to encounter the ultimate embarrassment of running into…..your parents??? A trip down 80s memory lane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregg stumbles across the concept of the Just World Theory which leads to a deeper discussion of empathy. Also, apologies for road rage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to your new favorite vacation destination – and it's educational too! If only the idiots in the real world were as safely hidden behind bars as those in our Idiot Zoo. Put on your headphones, the walking tour is free! Diet Coke in a souvenir cup is available for $8.95. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a place for the display of emotions in the workplace? We talk about the difference between the generations and how we all handle (and don't handle) ourselves in public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week for Halloween we look back at the superstitions of our youth. Some of them have a basis in logic and reason, and then there others that make no sense, but all of them bring back memories and stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 begins! When selective memory crosses with yelling at clouds you end up questioning the moons over Madison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a Mid Life Crisis, really? Is it actually a “crisis” or just another inflection point on our respective journeys? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We remember being more risky as kids than they are today. Where is the line between early responsibility and neglect? Helicopter parenting and failing safely? Also discussed, the proper amount of salt on a pretzel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's one thing to feel old, but what about the realization that you're viewed as old by others? James shares a recent experience that changed his self-perception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you're done caring about the consequences because you care too much about doing it right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is altruism? Is it truly for others, or really just for ourselves? Can't it be both? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In media there's always a clamoring for better representation. What happens when that representation, specifically around mental health, is destructive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dodge balls. Freshly cut grass. Chlorine bleach. Those plastic tubes with psychedelic goo you blow into balloons. These are our GenX aroma triggers that pull us back in time. What are yours? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on the path to a healthier Gregg as we discuss eating habits and our very different relationships with food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about being seen. How important is it to receive recognition and validation? Do we even really want to be seen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the big deal with pronouns? Why are some people so offended by the fact that others are so insistent on them being used in just the right way? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Done mowing the lawn and fixing the roof? Your only other option is communal living. What do you want out of your next phase? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3 is going to be subtitled “What else can Gregg use to hit his deductible”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back! Are we better than ever? That's debatable given the number of doctors and insurance claims we've both seen since the last episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short update as we wrap up Season 2 and plan ahead for Season 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a planner? What if you're an obsessive planner surrounded by people who don't take the plan seriously? Ask Gregg, he'll tell you all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are at a fascinating cultural point of collective negativity. We no longer look for shared interests, instead we look for shared outrage as a bonding mechanism. What does any of this have to do with zoos and salves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retirement means finally being able to relax and do whatever you want, right? Sure, as long as your neighbors are okay with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.