Best Generationx Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 378 - Light & Magic Season 2 Episode 2 2:10:26

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6h ago2:10:26

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We're back with more Light and Magic! Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The Escape Pod: Wednesdays live on YouTube at 1905 EST. https://bio…

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Episode 377 - Light & Magic Season 2 Episode 1 2:01:57

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And we're back! Two weeks in a row! Its a miracle! We're talking Light and Magic Season 2! Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The Escape Pod…

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Kiss, Marry… Wait, What Are the Rules Again? 43:32

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! We’re baaaack! Season seven kicks off the only way we know how: with absolute chaos. And by chaos, we mean a hysterical round of Kiss, Marry, [something]. What starts as harmless hypotheticals spirals into hot takes on Furries, a very sexy talking car, and a total meltdown over the rules (be…

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Episode 47 - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 2:17:42

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In this episode, we discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025 at 12:23pm MT on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. We touch on Charlie’s beginnings when he co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 at the age of 18. We reflect on the access to healthy discourse on college campuses and how it has changed since we att…

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Devil's Playground: The Satanic Panic and Its Gen X Legacy 52:04

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when your Dungeons & Dragons dice might summon demons and heavy metal albums contained secret Satanic messages? If you grew up in the 1980s, you lived through one of America's strangest cultural moments – the Satanic Panic. We're taking a deep dive into this bizarre phenomenon that had parents checking und…

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Update! and Rant On The State Of The USA 23:26

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Little update on the podcast, and of course a state of the USA rant and why building a good community is the foundation of happiness and growth as a civilization.By B & M productions

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Episode 46 - Overdevelopment and the SAVE BOCA Movement 1:07:15

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In this episode we discuss a local issue that is ongoing in our town of Boca Raton, Florida. The Save Boca campaign was formed in response to our local government’s plan to put 31 acres of public land into the hands of developers. Within those 31 acres is a 17 acre park called “Memorial Park” and often referred to as “War Memorial”, that was named …

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Episode 376 - Apollo 13 2:20:11

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Due to the recent passing of Jim Lovell, the crew will talk about Apollo 13 this week. WARNING!: THIS IS A DAVE NERD SHOW! BE PREPARED FOR LECTURES ABOUT ALL THINGS APOLLO! RIP James A. Lovell, Capt, USN (Ret.). Fair winds and following seas. Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat…

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A Gen X After School Special: Grab your Garanimals & Lunch Boxes! It's Labor Day Weekend! 42:43

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when summer vacation actually lasted until Labor Day? When your biggest back-to-school worry wasn't active shooter drills but whether your Trapper Keeper matched your folders? We're diving deep into the nostalgia of Gen X school experiences this week as we honor the passing of Loni Anderson and reflect on …

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Are Boomers Really to Blame- Breaking Down Generational Wealth and Economic Policy 1:07:11

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Today, host Mel O, CFP, takes on one of the most heated debates in financial and generational discourse: “Are Boomers Really to Blame?” Drawing from decades of economic policy, Mel digs into the legislation and shifts that have shaped our financial landscape—from Prop 13 in California to Reagan’s tax cuts, the weakening of unions, and the boom-era …

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Episode 45 - GenX Speaks Series: MJ Eldridge - MJ aka Mommie 5:00:00

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In this episode we welcome MJ Eldridge, also known as MJ aka Mommie on social media. MJ shares about her childhood growing up in Rhode Island in a log cabin in the woods, and regales us with relatable and hilarious GenX latchkey kid stories. Her love for performance started at an early age, as well as an interest in invention. After a year at Hofst…

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Surviving Modern HOAs Fees Foreclosures and the Fight for Affordable Housing Final 57:25

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On today’s episode, host Mel O CFP dives deep into the world of Homeowners Associations—better known as HOAs—and unpacks why so many people have a love-hate (or just plain hate) relationship with them. From personal stories of financial hardship to the long, often ugly history of HOAs rooted in discrimination and systemic inequality, this episode p…

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Tupperware Dreams and Vitamin Schemes 1:01:33

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember that moment when your neighbor invited you over for "just wine and apps with the girls," only to ambush you with a sales pitch for overpriced leggings or miracle vitamins? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the cultural phenomenon of multi-level marketing schemes that targeted Gen X women…

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Episode 44 - GenX Speaks Series: Lisa Concepcion - The Love Coach 3:32:18

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In this episode we welcome Lisa Concepcion, The Love Coach. Lisa shares about her childhood growing up with one foot in The Bronx, NY and another foot on Long Island, NY as she split her time between her father and step-mom and her mother and step-dad. After attending Rutgers University in New Jersey, where she met her first husband, Lisa began wor…

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Episode 43 - GenX Speaks Series: Gina Rania - Gen-X RESET Coach 2:39:27

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In this episode we welcome Gina Rania, Gen-X RESET Coach. Gina shares about her childhood growing up in New Jersey with her parents and two older sisters. Shortly after her parent's divorce when she was young, her mother remarried. Gina grew up experiencing the trauma that results from having a parent who is an alcoholic, which contributed greatly …

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When Politics Manipulate Data The Danger for the 99 Percent 30:05

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In this urgent episode, host Mel O, CFP, tackles the critical fallout from the unprecedented firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner by the Trump administration. Mel O pulls back the curtain on how manipulating key economic data not only shakes the foundation of America’s financial system, but hits the 99% hardest—impacting everything…

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When Heroes Fall: Childhood Icons Gone Bad 1:05:28

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! What happens when the stars who shaped our childhoods turn out to be deeply flawed, problematic, or even criminal? Megan and Lesley dive deep into the emotional complexity of reconciling nostalgic memories with disturbing revelations about our once-beloved celebrities. Fresh from their summer break, they tackle thi…

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Episode 42 - GenX Speaks Series: Sherri Dindal - The Real Slim Sherri 4:04:08

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In this episode we welcome Sherri Dindal, aka The Real Slim Sherri. Sherri reflects on her “typical GenX childhood”, that was filled with being feral, drinking from the garden hose and even having her own Hansel and Gretel situation in her neighborhood. A home life that involved alcoholism and the factors that typically go along with it resulted in…

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Episode 41 - Boomer Series: JD 3:16:54

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In this episode we welcome JD, one of the coolest boomers we know. JD shares about his experience coming from a large family of five children, which included many moves throughout his childhood. We learn how one particular moment he witnessed while living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana changed his perspective on life forever. We discuss youth sports and…

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Episode 374 - Catalyst A Rogue Novel 2:18:03

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We're back to talking some Star Wars this week. We're here for the Catalyst novel. Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The Escape Pod: Wednes…

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Episode 373 - Easter Island 2:10:11

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We're FINALLY ready to talk some Easter Island! Also, Mr. Roskam gives his brief, non-spoiler review of the new Superman movie. Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support ou…

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Episode 372 - Unexplained Enigmas Part 1 (the Giza Pyramids) 2:03:35

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This episode is something a little different. We're talking Pyramids and Easter Island. Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The Escape Pod: W…

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Episode 371 - Tales of the Underworld 2:00:56

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Now that Andor is over, its time to get caught up on what we missed, namely Tales of the Underworld. Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The …

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Episode 370 - Rogue One, Post-Andor 2:11:04

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We're back and ready to talk some Rogue One in the wake of Andor Season 2. Our stuff! bio.link/thesidebarcantina Special shout out to those who participate in our live chat! The chat is most definitely where it's at! And all of our Patreon supporters! YOU are the reason why we do this! Support our Sidebar Family: ATSW The Escape Pod: Wednesdays liv…

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Wet Hot Summer Soaps REWIND! We will see you in August! 41:47

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Enjoy this episode from last summer while we get our shit together and take some vacations! We take a nostalgic dive into the world of soap operas and their impact on Gen X women's lives, exploring both daytime dramas and primetime sensations that dominated television from the 1970s through the 1990s. • Daytime soa…

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Episode 40 - The Millennials - Craig Salazar - The Steph and Craig Show 3:45:59

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In this episode we welcome Craig Salazar, the Producer and Co-Host of “The Steph & Craig Show” podcast. Being a Xennial/elder Millennial, Craig shares how his childhood closely resembled a typical GenX childhood. Growing up in the town of Grantsville, Utah, which is situated in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountains, Craig spent his formative y…

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Behind Closed Doors How Private Equity Funds Profit Off Your Losses 1:03:59

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Today Mel talks about the complex and often infuriating world of private equity—and she is not holding back. Fueled by Slayer and a fair dose of righteous anger, Mel unpacks how private equity firms have wormed their way into nearly every corner of the American economy, from the hospitals caring for our loved ones to the grocery stores stocking our…

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Episode 39 - GenX Speaks Series: Dr. Patrick Lynch 3:48:08

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In this episode we welcome Dr. Patrick Lynch to the studio. Pat shares about being a child of divorce that included estrangement from his mom and a strained relationship with his dad and step-mom. After some typical GenX childhood antics, Pat was sent to military school at Riverside Preparatory Academy for high school. There he learned to follow a …

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Surviving Economic Downturns The Great Depression 2008 and the Power of the 99 Percent 1:06:08

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From the Wall Street crash of 1929 to the housing collapse of 2008, this episode breaks down how economic disasters unfold—and how the 99% always bear the brunt. Mel O explores the policies, corporate greed, and systemic decisions that triggered both crashes, how financial protections like the FDIC came to be, and why today’s wealth gap mirrors the…

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Summer Update! 2:59

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Hey All. here is our summer update. The update is I am busy and can't commit to the pod unless somethig special happens.

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We're Taking a Breather While the World Burns (But We'll Be Back) 4:45

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Need a summer laugh while we take a quick breather? Lesley's holding down the fort this week as Megan vacations with the mouse at Disney, and she's got some hot recommendations from our back catalog to keep you entertained. The summer heat is no match for perimenopausal hot flashes, and Lesley candidly admits she's…

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Episode 38 - GenX Speaks Series: Julie Golden - Founder and Host of The Big D Dating Show 3:16:28

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In this episode we welcome Julie Golden, the Founder and Host of The Big D Dating Show, a comedy matchmaking show for divorced singles, specifically in the Generation X age range. Julie shares about her GenX upbringing in the city of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We learn of her parents divorce and eventual remarries, the torment of her midd…

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Episode 37 - Cheating and Your Partner Having Friends of the Opposite Sex 1:19:31

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In this episode Brian and Nicole discuss cheating in a relationship or marriage from both the male and female perspective. They touch on trust, the impact on the family if the couple has children and the decision to stay or leave the relationship/marriage after finding out your partner has been unfaithful. They also discuss whether it’s appropriate…

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THE CASSIAN CHRONICLES: STAR WARS ANDOR S2 EPISODES 10-12 1:14:40

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THE CASSIAN CHRONICLES reaches its conclusion with the final three episodes of the show. Since it began, ANDOR has presented a mature and nuanced view of the Star Wars universe, leading us inexorably towards the events of ROGUE ONE. Did ANDOR land the X-Wing? And why doesn't K2S0 have his own show? We dive into these questions and more as we put a …

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THE CASSIAN CHRONICLES: STAR WARS ANDOR S2 EPISODES 7-9 1:13:02

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THE CASSIAN CHRONICLES returns with our discussion of the penultimate trilogy in ANDOR SEASON 2! Events in Ghorman reach the boiling point, and what follows is some of the best Star Wars storytelling in 40 years. Brian, Lindsey, Matt, and Jared break down all the action, exclusively on THE HYPER SPACE podcast network!…

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Surviving the Messy 70s and 80s - A Gen X Reality Check 1:05:51

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when your parents smoked in the car with the windows up? When teachers could paddle students in front of the class? When asbestos was in our schools and lead was in our paint? Megan and Lesley strip away the nostalgia to examine the genuinely problematic aspects of growing up in the 70s and 80s that shaped…

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Who Really Pays The 99% and Americas Fiscal Future 1:17:51

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Join Mel O as she dives deep into the complexities around America’s mounting national debt and the latest "big beautiful" tax bill making waves in Washington. In this episode, you'll get an unfiltered, passionate breakdown of what $36.21 trillion in national debt really means for everyday Americans—not just politicians and pundits. Mel O explains t…

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6 Seasons In. Still Oversharing. 1:00:31

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! Season 6 of the podcast is wrapping up—and in true Gen X fashion, we’re doing it our way: a little chaotic, a little nostalgic, and completely unfiltered. For this special season finale, all four of us (yes, miracles happen!) are finally able to record at the same tme, answering the question…

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Episode 36 - Hashimoto's, Thyroid Disease and Perimenopause 1:47:57

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In this episode Nicole shares her journey with Hashimoto’s Disease and Thyroid Disease. She shares how important an ultrasound of her thyroid was to getting an accurate diagnosis, in addition to bloodwork. Once diagnosed, Nicole touches on the different medications that have been prescribed to her over the years and which ones worked best for her. …

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From Silicon Valley Bank to Super PACs: Crypto’s Trail in the Banking World 1:01:20

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In this episode, Mel O returns to the mic after a hiatus, re-energized to tackle what’s happening at the intersection of crypto and the traditional banking system—and why it matters to you, your wallet, and your kids’ futures. We discusses S the latest political and economic moves shaking up the financial system, including a controversial Senate bi…

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School's Out for Summer (We Had Three Months Off and Nobody Died) 51:41

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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Remember when summer lasted forever? Megan and Lesley take you back to those glorious days when school let out on Memorial Day and didn't resume until after Labor Day—a true three-month break that today's kids can only dream about. The hosts share their wildly different summer experiences, from Megan's structured d…

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Episode 35 - GenZ Series: Ali 2:49:49

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In this episode we welcome Ali, a GenZ / Zillennial who spent most of his formative years growing up in Morocco, where most of his family still resides. Ali tells us about the beauty and culture of Morocco, and how it is a great destination as it offers so many different experiences from the beach to the mountains to the desert. We learn about his …

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“Follow the cat”:Becoming GenX digital nomads 48:07

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Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message! In this episode, we are diving into the world of GenX digital nomads—that’s right: people our age who are living and working from foreign countries, cool cities, or just wherever the Wi-Fi’s decent and the coffee’s strong. So how do they decide where to go? How do they find a place to stay? …