The Gen-X-istentialists

Why did our introduction to the birds and the bees involve a cartoon duck and a gym teacher who clearly didn't want to be there? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot spin Mega Wheel the Magnificent to dissect the bizarre "comprehensive" education of the 70s and 80s. They move from the physiological cross-sections of Disney film strips to the spiritual "Force" that binds the...

Would you rather be a Carl Sagan-level genius or play life on "easy mode" as a total knockout? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot are joined once again by John Hildreth to tackle the Mega Wheel's sensory gauntlet. They move from the childhood nostalgia of honeysuckle and petrichor to the surprising "embarrassment" of blasting Raffi and Taylor Swift at a stoplight. It’s a r...

Is your life a "glow-in-the-dark" cheap resin remake, or are you the one with the push-button fart gimmick? In this special one-year anniversary episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot peel back the curtain on how a friendship forged over slim-line cassette recorders turned into a Hall of Fame horror host legacy and a "momentous" podcast. They’re diving into the history of SpookyLibrar...

Is freedom just having the choice to take a nap, or is it the ability to disappear into the woods until the streetlights come on? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot grapple with the "feral" roots of their upbringing while dealing with the modern-day reality of "leaky faucet" sinuses and long COVID. They dive into the Mega Wheel to debate whether they’d rather be puppet mas...

If you had world-class hacking skills, would you feed the starving, fix the roads, or just hit the "delete" button on everyone’s credit card debt? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot are joined by high school friend and communications professor John Hildreth. They spin Mega Wheel the Magnificent to tackle the big ones: the pragmatism of learning Welsh, the "erection" of pro...

Would you rather be a benevolent dictator in a world of idiots, or the village idiot in a world of geniuses? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a heavy crank to tackle everything from long-COVID "leaky faucets" to the terrifying reality of internet predators. They dive into why a "Yeoman Dad" is the ultimate role model and why Scott is using...

Is the universe a meaningless void, or just a really poorly improvised episode of Whose Line Is It Anyway? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to navigate the treacherous waters of manic comedy, mid-century modern aesthetics, and why "The Golden Rule" needs a heavy-duty backup plan. They dive deep into why Bunny’s horror-movie room loo...

Ever feel like the gates of your past haven't just closed, but have slammed down like a medieval portcullis with a broken winch? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot skip the Mega Wheel to dive headfirst into a "melancholic soak." They explore the heavy weight of nostalgia, the "angry, volatile, thrashing" state of the modern world, and why the quiet, hidden places of the 80...

Are you living in your "truth," or are you just pruning the branches of a lie-filled tree until the whole thing topples over? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot stare down the barrel of their 50th episode (and their 51st years on Earth) to discuss why the "fragile crystalline lattice" of the past is better left untouched. From Bunny’s legendary pleather-triangle shirt to t...

It’s Opposite Day at The Gen-x-istentialists , and Bunny is finally the one with his hand on Mega Wheel the Magnificent. But when the roles are reversed, the conversation gets weirder, deeper, and significantly more dizzying. In this episode, Bunny and Scot tackle the fine art of being alone, the bizarre "Labyrinthitis" reality of living with permanent vertigo, and why a "bleeding heart" like Scot...

Ever feel like reliving a "good" year of your life would actually be a horror movie? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a workout to tackle everything from mythical anatomy to the "great grift" of the American economy. They dig into why reliving age 17 is a trap, why Bunny would rather be a six-foot-tall Garfield than a scaly reptile, and wh...

Are you a "to-do list" renegade in a "time-blocked" world, or are you just trying to avoid the "plagues" of Millennials and Gen Z? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to tackle the high-stakes world of constitutional rights and the low-stakes world of failed late-night infomercial products. They dig into why a "Special Effects Cookbook...

Would you rather be swarmed by a thousand tiny apex predators or face a single, car-sized insect with a god-complex? In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot dive into the literal and metaphorical monsters that haunt the generation. They explore the terrifying visual effects of the 60s, the "back-nine" philosophy of aging in a world that feels increasingly like a "disappointing...

Ever rolled down a hill in a state of romantic bliss only to end up poisoned by industrial-strength weed killer? In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot close out a marathon recording session by digging into the awkward, the melodic, and the boundaries that finally start to make sense in the "back nine" of life. They tackle why trauma is the ultimate relationship glue, why the...

Are you the "prize" in a list of dating app demands, or are you just trying to keep your feet out of the mud of stagnation? Inside the conversation: Dating App Disasters: A straightforward breakdown of the "entitled" dating bio. Why listing demands without bringing anything to the table is the ultimate red flag, and Bunny’s oddly specific requirement for "Amazon women." The Recognition Filter: Sco...

If you had 30 days left on this mortal coil, would you be itemizing your toy collection or shooting hard drugs into places the sun don't shine? In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot let Mega Wheel the Magnificent dictate the terms of their existential crisis. From the biological anomaly of Bunny’s 13.5-pound birth weight to the bureaucratic hellscape of the modern DMV, the bo...

What happens when you have a freezer full of grass-fed steaks from a Kentucky convent but no grill to cook them on? You start a revolution. In this "innervated" episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot skip the small talk and dive straight into the fire. What starts as a debate over charcoal vs. propane quickly spirals into a high-stakes interrogation of political violence, cancel cultu...

If you’re still trying to "look cool" in your 50s, you’re doing it wrong. In fact, if you haven't lost your sense of shame by now, the sponge baths of your 70s are going to be a real problem. In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot spin Mega Wheel the Magnificent to navigate the minefield of human interaction and the vast, irritating void of deep space. From the practical utili...

Are you achieving your goals, or are you just congratulating yourself for buying milk and putting on pants? In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot quit the "baby steps" and dive into the grit of real identity and lasting camaraderie. From the definitive origin story of why a 53-year-old man goes by "Bunny" to a scorched-earth critique of modern "adulting" culture, the boys rem...

Is the "golden age" of aging just a slow-motion car crash of medical bills and pharmacy trips, or is there a way to slide through the vents and escape? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot spin Megawheel the Magnificent to confront a one-word gauntlet: Fears. Between Bunny’s "wheezy and logy" hay fever and Scot’s deep-seated anxiety about exit routes, the boys peel back the...

Are you a "subject matter expert" being debated by a hack, or are you the one standing over the plumber's shoulder like a nuisance? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot unbuckle the belt on Mega Wheel the Magnificent , which has bloated to a staggering 1,400+ topics. From the "open sewer" of Bunny’s mind to the gritty reality of OSHA compliance, the boys tackle why professio...

Are you actually "in the zone," or are you just biting your tongue to keep from getting fired? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot are joined by Dr. Pam Menges to let the Mega Wheel of Magnificent dictate their destiny. The crew dives deep into the "flow state"—that elusive autopilot mode where 30 years of video editing or a high-altitude flight makes you feel invincible—an...

Did you spend the 80s thinking you’d be fused to your school desk during global thermonuclear war, only to find out the real threat is a "loitering drone" built with parts from a website? In this episode, Bunny and Scot welcome back Dr. Pamela Menges to tackle the "Mega Wheel of Magnificent." This time, the wheel demands we "play a game," sending the crew down a rabbit hole of nuclear stewardship,...

Are you living in a home built to last, or a "Big Lots" surplus lemon that’s going to sag before the mortgage is paid off? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny, Scot, and Dr. Pamela Menges rip the siding off the modern construction industry and peek into the "Buck Rogers" future of sustainable living. From the monolithic domes of New Mexico to the VertiCraft turbulence of tomorrow, w...

Is "sustainability" a noble goal, or just a logo change and a couple of trees planted in a corporate backyard? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot sit down with the "improbable" Dr. Pamela Menges—a neuroscientist and AI inventor who survived nuclear weapons school only to face the even more terrifying world of Washington lobbying. The crew breaks down why real energy innova...