Episodes

Episode 008 S2: impact of US-Iran relations on Gen X & AI, the new chief negotiator 01.04.2026 46:12

US-Iran relations had have a profound impact on Gen X's view of the conflicts in the Middle East. This episode discusses Generation X’s perspectives towards politics, international conflicts, AI, and societal change while reflecting on the significance of recent actions in Iran, the replacement of interpersonal negotiation skills in a tech-driven world, and the importance of working to live rather...

Episode 007 S2: MTV, cognitive debt & the mathematician behind GPS 25.03.2026 48:29

This episode discusses the cultural impact of MTV, how AI is creating cognitive debt, and the female mathematician behind GPS. Music from #UppbeaT https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/bolt License code: DHFRRGCIPPHEGMIA

Episode 006 S1: a very Gen X Christmas - a chalkboard, marbles, bacon and “Lust In The Dust" 24.12.2025 50:20

In this episode Megan and Jenny talk about their favorite Christmas memories and family traditions, 2025 highlights and looking towards 2026.

Episode 005 S1: a rhetorical examination of world class cities & higher education 10.12.2025 50:07

Is college still valuable? Listen to find out who says maybe and who says maybe not.

Episode 004 S1: a seriously fun conversation about comedy with Lori G 26.11.2025 46:32

Jenny and Megan welcome stand-up comic & radio host Lori G into the studio for an insightful conversation about her career in comedy, passion for giving back to her hometown community and the challenges comics face to stay authentic in an age of rapidly changing digital technology.

Episode 003 S1: ear plugs, suspected fraud, and Mr. Gen X 12.11.2025 46:56

When we said mixtape conversations, we meant it. This episode covers the potential for public health impact due to hearing loss, inconveniences caused by AI, the profession of protesting, and retired kickball legends & egg toss champions.

Episode 001 S1: thoughts, bots, and slots 29.10.2025 34:52

Jumping on the new media train. AI is an unknown quantity. Checking off bucket list concerts. Is Gen X is carrying Vegas through a tourist slump?

Episode 002 S1: pumpkins, protests and plastics - oh my! 29.10.2025 40:41

Yearly invasion of the yard inflatables and all things pumpkin spice latte. No permits to protest. Mourning Tupperware as part of a plastics purge.