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Get ready for a blast from the past! This encore Halloween episode, originally released in October 2020 (remember the lockdown Halloween?!) is one of our favorites—and when Lori, Courtney, Chris, and I started to come together as a podcast family.

Join us as we dive into Lori's candy corn obsession, my blue fuzzy dog costume, Courtney's legendary front yard celebrations, and Chris’s hysterical late-night TV pumpkin adventures. Get a taste of Gen X Halloween experiences that are sure to make you laugh your pillowcase right off. But make sure to hide those candy wrappers.

Episode links (from the original episode show notes)

• Original episode (Sn 2 ep 6)
• Mike Pence pumpkin meme
• Mercedes Ruhl in Married to the Mob
• Halloween masks of the 70’s and 80’s
• Halloween family photo
• Cincinnati dad created a Halloween chute
• Krispy Kreme and Lowes costume drive-by
• What IS a trebuchet?
• Who created the t-shirt cannon?
• OPI’s Stay off the Lawn nail color
• Songs of the Humpback whale that chris says played at level 10 will solve your neighbors loud music issue

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Last season, we took a deep dive into four iconic Gen X albums, each handpicked by one of us. We had so much fun, we’re bringing it back—this time with a twist!

Just like before, each of us has selected an album, we’ve all listened, and now we’re sharing our thoughts (because, let’s be honest, we always have plenty to say). But this time, we’re focusing on one specific year: 1986.

Don't worry—we’re still diving into the tracks, digging up behind-the-scenes trivia, and offering our usual commentary. But we’ll also explore who we were during that time and how it influenced our choices. Who knows? We might even discover something new about each other—and what being Gen X really means.

Episode links

• Did this concept last season
• Best albums of 1986
• “Control” album cover art
• What is “Jangle Pop”?
• Fatboy Slim “Weapon of Choice” video with Christopher Walken
• Peter Gabriel song at the end of “Snowden”
• Peter Gabriel song from City of Angels

OUR ALBUMS

• Lori: Control, Janet Jackson
• Chris: Life’s Rich Pageant, REM
• Courtney: London 0 Hull 4, HouseMartins
• Eve: So, Peter Gabriel

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As we finally start Season 6 of the podcast, we’re talking all about the upcoming election. BUT hold your horses before you yell at us for getting political. We're NOT gonna go there. Who you vote for is up to YOU and we are very very aware that politics is the third rail these days. However, we ARE gonna talk about the what it looks like when GenXers (or those we claim as ours) run for National office in terms of attitude, the role of pop culture in the process and how the 2024 election cycle feels as a result. And even if you don't listen to this awesome episode, VOTE!

Episode links

• Todd Heisler
• A photo captures what Harris’ nomination could mean for young girls
• Is Kamala the first Genx presidential candidate?
• Some Boomers Might Actually Be 'Generation Jones'
• Kamala Harris: a Gen X woman with Gen Z appeal
• Meet the First GenX-tleman
• A Deep Reading of Tim Walz’s Dad Rock
• Obsession Chucks and Pearls Are So Back
• Harris/Walz Playlist
• DNC Roll Call Playlist
• The DNC roll call featured a musical salute to each state.
• Kamala Harris identifies as Gen X – and, believe you me, you really don’t want to mess with us
• DNC Producer Ricky Kirshner On Kamala Harris’ Big Night
• Using purple ink, Gov. Walz signs bill that renames stretch of highway after Prince
• What's behind Harris' social media dominance
• Babydog the English bulldog steals the show at Republican National Convention
• Voter Registration Rates by Generation
• Obama mocks Trump about his ‘weird obsession with crowd sizes’
• Register to vote

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