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James and Gregg are no strangers to podcasting and now we are turning our sights to sharing the Gen-X experience as we age toward retirement, empty-nesting and figuring out what comes next.
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We start with some napping talk, and then complain about - or try to explain? - tipping culture. As usual, Gregg blames Covid. Also, buffalo turkey legs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we jump on the AI bandwagon. We have both been using it since the beginning, in different ways, but today is about the arts and how creativity is impacted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
High concepts like failure mode analysis, low concepts like Gregg's clothing, and a revisit to the Idiot Zoo, as we drop our self-imposed restriction on political commentary. Really, it's our usual screaming at annoying people, but with politics as the backdrop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 6! There's a lot to catch up on including the weather, doctor's notes, and our new collaborative audio drama. Oh, and Gregg will be calling James "Elsa" going forward.We are on a new podcast hosting platform. If anything sounds weird, like we suddenly became funny and/or relevant, please let us know so we can fix it! 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.
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.
Season finale! James just got back from Copenhagen and likes their parenting style better than ours. “It takes a village” done right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We tend to use the words “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably but there is a real difference between them. Brought to you by a mattress company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After years of leading up to it Gregg's kids are both out of the house. James has been convinced that he won't be able to handle it. How is it going? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When you don't know what to say and nothing makes sense, how do you offer support? A frank discussion about loss and trying to be a friend though difficult times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After an unintended month-long hiatus we are back. The brain relies on chemicals, and we rely on expert advice to regulate those chemicals. A cautionary tale of messing with the balance and dealing with the interpersonal consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It takes me half of the episode to get to the point, but this episode is about bouncing back and taking the wins when things seem to be falling apart all over the place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fill in with whatever annoys you. This can be filed under “Gregg and James rant”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When you know a change is coming, are you excited or worried? Perhaps both? There is a level of inertia keeping us from change, with perspective being an important part of it. Are you a bystander or active participant in change? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Let your geek flag fly! Geek, jock, basket case, princess, criminal – the Breakfast Club no longer defines the current generation of cliques. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're baaaaaaack! Welcome to season 5. We start out with the “moving in silence” trend for Millennials. Is it too far of a correction from their defining characteristic of oversharing? 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.
Binge watching, on-demand accessibility, and Amazon Prime have taken all of the fun out of waiting. Do you remember what it was like to plan your week via TV Guide? We do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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