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

Some things just aren't you, while others come naturally. Then there are those that you strive to improve upon. This week we talk about why we make those choices. Plus, coffee pots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you relevant? At what point are new technologies just “magic” and you know what you know? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything is broken. Parts of us make sounds that we don't understand. What the #$*& happened? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lights on the house and caroling! New Year's Eve in Times Square! Bar hopping for St Paddy's Day! Or, like us, you can just sit on the couch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids these days. Are they really any worse than we were, or has parenting changed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's next? There are so many theories out there, both religious and scientific, but in the end it all comes down to what you are comfortable believing in. Deep stuff this week with a healthy dose of the usual James & Gregg tomfoolery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millennials are complaining that they aren't getting the support they need. Is this about money, family, or something else? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Wintertime! We talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as the holiday blues, winter funk and general blahs. It's a real thing and starts with the science of light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are habits? We fundamentally disagree on how to define them, and it's clear that one size doesn't fit all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you want to be young(er) again? Is getting old so bad and was being young so good? Is age, in fact, just a number? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stroll down memory lane and all the things you just don't see anymore, many for good reason. Cigarette machines, metal playground equipment, toll booth operators, and All In The Family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a grown-up? If not, what will it take for you to get there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 2! We have a fresh intro, new topics and the same old crabby hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss the younger generations, failure and freedom on our Season 1 Finale. Wait, what? No one said there would be seasons…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rant! We revisit the “boats and horses” conversation from a few weeks ago and then get into it, yelling at clouds and trying to understand why people can't just try harder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is “vacation”, really? This week we talk about our very different perspectives on travel, relaxation and new experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it's falling asleep, staying asleep, or staying awake, we all seem to have our share of sleeping issues as we grow older. What can you do at 3am to fix the problem? Listening to us likely isn't the answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part rant, part legitimate question. There are lots of ways to spend your time and money. Why are you burning it? We're talking about horses, boats, fancy cars, camping, gaming, Disney, and golf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will aliens invade if you don't check to make sure the garage door is closed? This week we get into why having things out of place can drive you crazy (if you're not already there). Also, number-form synesthesia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregg's oldest is heading to college this week. We explore his mindset on the first to leave the nest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recently had a full-on family reunion and noticed the ways everyone shifts their behavior when we see each other after a long absence. Do you put on a mask when your family is present? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss the cost of pets, whether emotional, physical, or cash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregg has kids; James does not. This week we get into how we each got here, what else we could have done with that time & money, and what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following up on the “When It's Time to Move Your Parents” episode, we talk about stuff: the perceived value of stuff, the actual monetary value of stuff, and the time and cost of removing the stuff. Note the proper use of “it's” and the Oxford comma above. We take this stuff seriously, folks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregg is annoyed. He's just trying to enjoy life in his little bubble and other people insist on encroaching on his space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.