The Best of GenX

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The Best of GenX

Welcome to The Best of GenX with 40-something siblings, Mary Beth & Joe! We talk about adulting in a world so different from the one we grew up in. So excuse us while we save a generation one episode at a time...

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    Episode 62 - You Know You're Old When....

    Send us Fan MailHow many of these can you relate to?All? We're sorry. None? You will soon enough.Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 61 - Sunblock & Synth

    Send us Fan MailWe're talking about summer memories and the music that takes us back. We also share our ultimate 80s spring & summer playlists!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 60 - Take It or Leave It

    Send us Fan MailWe've had to say goodbye to Gen X legends, the penny, and even MTV (as we knew it, anyway)... which made us wonder: What would want to bring back from our childhood and what are we happy to leave behind?And yes, I know Faerie Tale Theatre was hosted by Shelley Duvall, not Shelley Long. I don't know why Joe didn't correct me either because he's as much a fan of those stories as I am. So I blame him. Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 59 - GenX Goes to Aruba!

    Send us Fan MailJoe and I are joined by Josh to talk about our recent trip to the Caribbean!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 58 - Some Sunday Chit Chat

    Send us Fan MailWe're catching each other up on what's been going on in our lives, covering a special friend's birthday (and a surprise phone call!), Mary Beth injures her knee.... AGAIN, Joe's end-of-season breakdown, our upcoming trip to Aruba, and more! Join us :)Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 57 - A Touch of the 'Tism

    Send us Fan MailAfter a year and a half of learning and discovery, Joe and I finally get to talk about something we've kept private until now. Two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with autism. It was a scary conversation for me, but I hope it might help other Gen X women out there who were also overlooked. Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 56 - Happy (Anti)Valentine's Day 2026!

    Send us Fan MailWe're not going to be IGNORED, Dan. We're celebrating (Anti)Valentine's Day by breaking down the iconic thriller that traumatized a generation... Fatal Attraction.Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 55 - The Zoomies

    Send us Fan MailWe talk about the current snowmageddon and glorious snow days past. Join us for our first episode brought to you via Zoom!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 54 - You Down With P.P.P.?

    Send us Fan MailPelvic Pain. Peeing. Pooping. Your favorite PT, Andi, is back to bust some myths.And it's a GAS!(See what I did there?)Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 53 - Happy New Year, Muh NERDS!

    Send us Fan MailHear all about our triumphant trivia night with David Koechner and our resolutions for 2026!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 52 - A Holiday Tradish That Really Rips

    Send us Fan MailFrom local festive lights to Rockefeller Center, we're talking about holiday traditions that make the season merry and bright!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 51 - Thanks, And No Thanks

    Send us Fan MailWhat we are (and aren't) thankful for this year... join us!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 50 - Breaking Down The Holiday (We Used Only the Good Notes)

    Send us Fan MailIt's the feel good of all seasonal feel goods. The Christmas rom com you didn't know you needed. We're breaking down The Holiday, and we used only the good notes ;)Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 49 - Your Gen X Guide to Surviving the Holidays

    Send us Fan MailStressed about the holiday season? We GOT you!We're embracing our generational roots in today's conversation and reminding ourselves that midlife is merry.Laughter burns calories. The right playlist is recovery. Rest is rebellion. Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 48 - GenX Goes to the PNW!

    Send us Fan MailThe trip we've been preparing for all year did NOT disappoint!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 47 - We Made Joe Watch Romeo + Juliet (ft. Miss Lila of GenZ)

    Send us Fan MailI finally convinced Joe to watch one of my favorite movies, and Miss Lila sits down with us to give a GenZ take on Baz Luhrmann's 1996 hit, Romeo + Juliet!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 46 - Foodies, Inc.

    Send us Fan MailRemember when fast food used to be awesome?We do. Join us!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 45 - GenX Goes to Scotland!

    Send us Fan MailHear all about our first European vacation to our motherland, Scotland - biggest surprises, favorite spots and experiences, and much more!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 44 - Hormones, Hot Flashes, & Bladders, Oh My!

    Send us Fan MailAndi's back to talk to us about pelvic health and debunk a few myths that could improve your quality of life... or even save it!(Andi's mic did cut out halfway through this episode without me realizing it, but you can still hear her, and she brings great information - definitely worth a listen!)Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 43 - A Family Game (for the Relatives You Still Talk To)

    Send us Fan MailWe're back with another round of thought-provoking questions to help families grow closer together. It's Tales: Family Edition!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 42 - What GoT Got Wrong (ft. Alonzo & Heehaw Jockenberry)

    Send us Fan MailiykykLet's get into THIS.Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 41 - The Game Night That Hits Different

    Send us Fan MailHere's one you can add to your Game Night rotation. We're goin' there with We're Not Really Strangers, a probing questions card game that helps people connect on a deeper level. Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 40 - The Lies Grownups Told Us

    Send us Fan MailSwallowing gum? Sitting too close to the TV? Quicksand...?Lies. All LIES, I tell you!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 39 - Dude... Where's My Sunscreen?

    Send us Fan MailFind out how our big family trip went, our favorite hotspots, and how Joe lost his... well, everything!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 38 - Random Hot Takes

    Send us Fan MailFrom political foolishness to food, we're throwin' down some fightin' words. Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 37 - The Soundtrack of Our Youth

    Send us Fan MailToday on The Best of Gen X, we’re flipping through the notes of our youth to relive the songs that scored our coming-of-age moments — the soundtrack of our lives. So grab your headphones, cue the power ballads, and get ready for a nostalgic mixtape of memories.Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 36 - Your Mom (Vol. II)

    Send us Fan MailJoin us as we celebrate motherhood, TV moms, our own Mommy, and of course, more insults about YOUR mom!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 35 - Forgiveness

    Send us Fan MailWe tackle a heavy topic on this Easter Sunday... Forgiveness.What is it? What is it NOT? How do you do it? When? And most of all, why?Let's GOOOOOOOO!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 34 - When I Grow Up, I Wanna Be...

    Send us Fan MailWe count the many ways we finished that sentence through the years and recall the fateful decisions that shaped our actual career paths. Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 33 - Our First (But Definitely Not Last!) Comic Con

    Send us Fan MailWe're sharing every detail of our very first Comic Con in Indianapolis... ...or as we will henceforth be referring to it - the Best.Day.Ever.Also, be sure to visit adamkleinertart.com to support a super talented southern Indiana artist - tell him you heard about his work from our podcast!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 32 - European Vacation (for Dummies)

    Send us Fan MailWe keep saying we're going to do it. We even got our passports. Today, we took another step forward by talking to our friend and seasoned traveler, Amanda B. She's telling us about some of her adventures abroad and sharing helpful tips for planning your own!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 31 - License to Drive

    Send us Fan MailRemember the good old days of Driver's Ed, getting your license, first cars, and fender benders? That thrilling first taste of freedom?We do! Join us for a conversation about a time when driving was fun.... and why it's such a chore in our forties. Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 30 - Happy (Anti)Valentine's Day!

    Send us Fan MailWe asked, and you delivered - join us for our (Anti)Valentine's Day special where we review one of the greatest films in cinematic history. A perfect date-night movie.... The Silence of the Lambs.Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 29 - The Great Cope of 2025

    Send us Fan MailIt’s been a BIG week. People are feeling some kinda way. We understand. And today’s episode is our official call to UNITY. But first, we’re gonna have to make fun of some of you just a little bit. Actually, we’re gonna be calling out the losers and the winners, because making fun of everyone equally is the American way. Our Gen X listeners can handle it. We’re a resilient bunch. Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 28 - What's New.

    Send us Fan MailThat’s not a question, by the way. We’re telling you what’s new right now - with us, the country, the world, pop culture. According to the news and online trends, there are all sorts of things we’re supposed to care about at the moment. We looked into these ridiculous things so you don’t have to. Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 27 - The Power of Love (Christmas Edition)

    Send us Fan MailRemember that time I got married on Christmas night in my brother's living room? That story and more in today's episode! We also take a look at how The Best of GenX did in its first year, how we did in 2024, and share some of our goals for 2025. Join us!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 26 - The Ultimate Christmas Movie Collection

    Send us Fan MailFind out how your holiday film rotation compares to the lists of our Christmas movie experts!(That's us. We're the experts.)Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 25 - How the Grinch Burned Down Christmas

    Send us Fan MailThe holiday shopping season is here, so we have to talk about Black Friday, our favorite gifts, and the Christmas when we lost them and... well, everything else. Join us for laughs (and just a few tears)!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 24 - The Season. 'Tis Now.

    Send us Fan MailToday, we get controversial. The country is divided on this issue, but we aren't afraid to speak our minds. It's time to talk about when the Christmas season officially begins... and make people understand why that time is now.Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 23 - Halloween Spooktacular, feat. Dad & Heehaw Jockenberry!

    Send us Fan MailJoin us for a conversation with Dad about what it was like being born so close to his favorite holiday, Halloween, trick-or-treating, cool costumes, and the scariest movie he's EVER seen. Then Heehaw Jockenberry returns to the studio to challenge us to a game of Trick or Truth!!!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 22 - The Office Pt. 2 - The Beauty in Ordinary Things

    Send us Fan MailHere's the second of our 2-part series where we break down The Office!We talk about life in Scranton post Michael Scott, our controversial takes on Robert California, the storylines we love and hate, and how we feel about the series finale. Check it out!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 21 - The Office: Pt.1 - The Michael Scott Years

    Send us Fan MailWe're thrilled to bring you the first installment of a two-part tribute to our favorite show of all time - The Office. We cover the Michael Scott years - talking about our favorite characters, storylines, and moments from the first seven seasons. Join us!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 20 - Can We Talk?

    Send us Fan MailJoin us for a conversation about... conversations! As we age, we have fewer Fs to give, which feels freeing but makes socializing with younger, more sensitive generations more complicated.We'll cover that, along with small talk, fun conversation starters that can deepen your relationships, and the WORST ways to start a conversation.  Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 19 - Advice to Our Younger Selves

    Send us Fan MailWhat advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Joe and I explore some answers and share our own. Then we're joined by our Gen Z daughters and attempt to translate their slanguage - Check it out!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 18 - The 80s & 90s Sitcom Battle Royale

    Send us Fan MailWe're talking about sitcoms of the 80s & 90s that are definitely worth a rewatch. Do your favorites make the list? Find out in today's episode!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 17 - Sixteen (+30) Candles

    Send us Fan MailOne of us turns 16 (and 30) today, so we're talking about birthdays back in the day, Sixteen Candles and other John Hughes favorites, and why today's teen movies don't quite measure up - Join us!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 16 - Gotta Go Back to School... Again!

    Send us Fan MailFor kids today, summer breaks are way too short and school supply lists (yeah, those are a thing now) are way too long.So we're taking a moment to reflect on long, glorious summers off and quite a different back-to school experience every Gen Xer can appreciate. And we can't do that without also honoring one hell of a good movie that gives ALL the back-to-school vibes - Grease 2!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 15 - 80s Hair: Big Bangs & Glam Metal Headbangers

    Send us Fan MailWe're coming to terms with the 80s hair that happened to us, and we're joined by hair stylist and fellow sibling - it's our sister, Jen!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 14 - Era of the Summer Blockbuster

    Send us Fan MailFor nearly 50 years, we've enjoyed a golden era of summer blockbusters and watched the phenomenon fizzle out in recent years, with few exceptions. Is it dead? And if so, what killed it?We'll also each take a deep dive into our favorite summer blockbusters of all time - Jaws & Top Gun!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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    Episode 13 - Aches and Pains and Aging... Oh, My!

    Send us Fan MailHow'd we go from feeling "grown up" to feeling "old" all of a sudden? We talk about it and more in this episode, feat. an interview with Andi, our favorite Physical Therapist in all the land!Email comments and questions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!Image by AlexiAction from Pixabay

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Welcome to The Best of GenX with 40-something siblings, Mary Beth & Joe! We talk about adulting in a world so different from the one we grew up in. So excuse us while we save a generation one episode at a time...

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