The Gen-X-istentialists

Are you living a "lifestyle" of love, or are you just texting 140 characters of filler? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Megawheel the Magnificent a spin to tackle the "Love Language" clap-trap, traumatic work memories, and the radical philosophy of "The Whole Ass." They dig into why some senior editors are a curse unto themselves and why Bunny’s future involves hea...

Are you ready to disperse into the cosmos, or are you just trying to get over the "50s hump" and finally build a chicken coop? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to tackle the heavy hitters: the afterlife, the commodification of passion, and the terrifying inertia of middle age. They dig into why the universe is basically just billion...

Are you a "willowy gazelle" on the dance floor or an "ass over tea kettle" wreck on the concrete? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny, Scott, and guest Corey Simmins dive headfirst into the chaotic abyss of Mega Wheel the Magnificent . From the brutalist architecture of Northern Kentucky University to the "clown world" of modern dating, the crew leaves no stone unturned—and no ego u...

In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot are joined by guest host Corey Simmons to stare down Megawheel the Magnificent . The crew digs into the "shameful" reality of being on TV, the tragedy of "Venus in pajama pants," and why the Star Wars sequel trilogy felt more like a "nauseating" medical event than a space opera. Inside the conversation: The Firefighter’s Hustle: Corey con...

Is your refrigerator a "modern miracle," or is it just a $4,000 Bluetooth-enabled coffin for your eggs? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot are joined by longtime friend and "professional hater" Corey Simmins. The trio takes a forensic look at why modern appliances are a total racket, why being "bad with tools" is a Gen-X badge of honor, and how to navigate the existential...

Is your legacy a life well-lived, or are you just "the guy who threw up popcorn shrimp at the Florence Mall?" In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to navigate the treacherous waters of childhood crushes, the "dangers" of a werewolf’s ambition, and the absolute lawlessness of the American buffet. They dig into why wanting to be a pirate...

Are you sucking the marrow out of life, or are you just "bed rotting" your way toward the finish line? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot navigate a dense Kentucky fog to tackle the ultimate question: What is the difference between living and merely existing? From the inspiring zest of a colleague in home hospice to the astronomical improbability of a comet bypassing Jupit...

Is your personality a genuine article, or are you just a "chameleon" changing colors to survive the day? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Megawheel the Magnificent a spin to dissect the anatomy of the self. They tackle the great Introvert vs. Extrovert debate, the "bad behavior" we justify to ourselves, and why the most beautiful things in life are usually the ones...

Are you actually listening, or are you just waiting for your turn to scream? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Megawheel the Magnificent a spin to explore the "lost art" of active listening and the shifting nature of wishes as you cross the half-century mark. From the ritual of catching fuzzy seeds in the wind to the "meat grinder" of aging eyes and physical "Achille...

Are you a "production powerhouse" or are you letting the 50-year-old inertia mind win the tug-of-war? In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to tackle the heavy lifting of aging, ambition, and the "victimhood trap." They dig into why Gen-Xers are often accused of being "boomers" just for using Facebook, and why the internet is the ultimat...

Are you actually living, or are you just "sleepwalking" your way to the final credits? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent an "embarrassment of spins" to compensate for their previous off-script tangents. They traverse the landscape of 80s convenience store snacks, the "heretical" humor of their fathers, and the astronomical probability of be...

Are you carrying a backpack full of stones, or have you learned to keep the lesson and leave the weight behind? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot skip the "Mega Wheel" entirely because they spent an hour off-mic drowning in existential angst. They decide to lean into the curve, performing a raw, non-PC audit of what it actually feels like to be a man at 50 in 2024. From t...

Are you a "hard-headed Capricorn" or just a "dichotomous blob" trying to navigate the second half of your life? In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to tackle everything from the "inexplicable" naming of cosmetics to the deep-seated grit of the Capricorn soul. Joining them on the mic are their wives, Jeanne and Tracy, for a raw look at...

How do you form a bond that lasts four decades? Apparently, you start a "Haters Club" directed at your future best friend. In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot perform a forensic audit of their own origin story. They travel back to the fifth grade—a world of "mobile units" (fancy talk for trailers), gifted student programs, and the terrifying reign of the school's greatest v...

Are you a "blank slate" waiting for the world to write your story, or were you born with a switch in your head set to "darkness"? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to dissect the heavy machinery of human values. They tackle the "fragility" of integrity, the grit required to maintain love in your 50s, and why "turning the other cheek"...

Is a $2.50 movie ticket worth the smell of a stranger’s gravy and the sound of a "Godzilla-sized" Boston Market meal in the row behind you? In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to dissect why movie theaters have become a trial, why Queen’s soundtrack is the only thing keeping Flash Gordon alive, and why the best childhood birthdays invo...

If you’ve ever kept a "poop-colored" 1999 Nissan Altima purely for the emotional baggage, you might be a Gen-X Existentialist. In this episode, Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a "spin of the big bitch" to tackle the high-stakes world of big fails and "Love at First Sight." They dive deep into why we ignore mechanical warnings (RIP to the Nissan Cube’s CVT) and why letting go of a ca...

If you’ve ever uttered the phrase "we’ll fix it in the mix," you’re either a liar or about to have your heart broken on a front stoop. In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to navigate the treacherous waters of 30 years in production and the even more treacherous memories of 6th-grade crushes. From the technical "garbage in, garbage out"...

If you found out you had exactly 365 days until a massive brain bleed punched your clock, would you start "shooting heroin into your eyeball" or finally record that poetry album? In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to tackle the ultimate expiration date. They dive into the morbidly hilarious reality of living like there’s no tomorrow—f...

If you think a zombie movie is just about eating brains, or that Star Wars is just about space teddy bears, you’re missing the battle map. In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to settle the ultimate debate: What is the greatest movie of all time? From the social commentary of George Romero’s 1978 masterpiece Dawn of the Dead to the rede...

If you’re still buying the "fun size" bags of candy and turning your porch light off at 7:00 PM, you’re doing it wrong. In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to usher in the spooky season. They dive deep into the essential rituals of October—from the obscure rockabilly 45s of The Kniff Files to the construction of high-budget PVC pipe du...

If your idea of "chilling out" involves a front porch, a Def Leppard carnival mirror, or a 10mg edible, you’ve found your people. In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny and Scot give Mega Wheel the Magnificent a spin to explore the boundary between mindless work and meaningful purpose. From the frustrations of being a "cog in the OSHA machine" to the technical epiphany of shifting from...

If you think being a Hall of Fame Horror Host is all rubber bats and cheap makeup, you’re missing the "serious art" behind the scream. In this episode of The Gen-X-istentialists , Bunny (aka Butch R. Cleaver ) and Scot (aka Emergo ) peel back the mask on 15 years of underground TV success. They move past the "sausage-making" of their horror program to discuss the heavy hitters they met along the w...

Is your childhood nostalgia a high-quality "Night Court" production, or is it a C-tier "Small Wonder" soundstage with flat lighting and bad acting? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot spin Mega Wheel the Magnificent to tackle the "Styrofoam Cup" of cinema. They dive deep into the vault of "stupid" media, questioning why we ever tolerated a puppet that wanted to eat the fami...

Is your life a cinematic masterpiece, or is it a "McDonald’s hamburger" movie—satisfying for a moment but totally forgettable by tomorrow? In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists , Bunny and Scot skip the standard "Breakfast Club" tropes to hunt for the one movie that actually embodies the 1980s. From the consumerist fantasy of Mannequin to the Uzi-wielding teenage wasteland of Night of the Com...