Episode 20 - Boys Entering Anarchic States Towards Internal Excellence

In this podcast episode of 'Collective Loathing,' three middle-aged men express their generational disenchantment and reflect on their lives growing up as Gen Xers. They delve into the highlights of the Gen X experience, including making their own dinners, playing outside, and the cultural icons they grew up with such as the Beastie Boys. The hosts also discuss memorable concerts and the evolution of Beastie Boys' music and style. The episode includes anecdotes about music tours of the late 90s, tales of border crossings with questionable art, and the doomsday portents linked to natural collapses and mysterious sea creatures. The discussion also branches into modern-day existential threats, from school shootings to global warming, before tying back to the importance of Beastie Boys in their lives.   00:00 Introduction to Collective Loathing 01:21 Meet the Hosts 01:51 Gen X Struggles and Humor 04:19 Voicemail and Top Grossing Tours 10:10 World Events and Omens 22:20 The Beastie Boys Discussion 34:50 Hashish Offer in Toronto 36:02 The Beastie Boys Concert Adventure 36:56 Border Trouble and Bear Art 40:50 Beastie Boys Concert Memories 43:05 Favorite Beastie Boys Albums 50:50 Favorite Beastie Boys Songs 01:00:14 DJ Hurricane vs. Mix Master Mike 01:06:47 Beastie Boys Legacy and Influence 01:09:07 Final Thoughts and Farewells