Best Life Moves Pretty Fast Podcasts (2024)

Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Be a fly on the wall of our off the rails season five podcast wrap up and season 6 brainstorm. Where else can you hear about Ned the non-binary newt, our search for the perfect GenZ (but GenX loving) intern, and how protective we are of our amazing Facebook community. You’ll even find out what Fa…

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Dear 20-Year-Old Me 19:25

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! If you could, what would you say to your 20-year-old self? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the advice we wish we had back then (and whether we’d even listen to ourselves). Hindsight is definitely 20/20, but it may just show our 50+ selves how far we've come—or not! Episode links Never Been …

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Life Moves Pretty Fast: The Movies of John Hughes 27:07

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! You! Yeah YOU! Get that popcorn ready because the podcast crew is diving deep into John Hughes' iconic movies. From all the quirky characters to the timeless coming-of-age themes, Hughes had a unique way of capturing GenXers that still resonates today. Take a trip back to the '80s with us to expl…

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Be patient, Nick gets wound up. 1:39:16

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In this episode we set down with local realtor Matt Forcum and discuss a little real estate.By Growincorn2020

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1984 Flashback: Songs Turning 40 in 2024 43:42

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Annnnnnnd we’re BACK! Today, the podcast crew is diving into the top tunes turning 40 in 2024. and you may be surprised how many are on the list. Plus we've got a rad '80s enthusiast joining us - author Tami Dever of Totally Cool 80’s - to talk about what made 1984 such an important year in music…

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ENCORE: You’ve got a friend: Making BFF’s at midlife 37:45

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Well, we’re not back from our extended spring break just yet, have no fear, dear listeners. There will be new season five episodes very soon - we promise. For now, check out an encore of one of our favorite episodes: “You’ve got a friend: making BFFs at midlife “. Seeya next weds with a brand new…

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Instead of prepay, we're going post pay. 1:39:06

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In this episode we discuss how we have to pay for everything up front only to have the order changed on us.By Growincorn2020

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We're on Spring Break 0:56

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! If you’ve tuned in expecting a brand new episode this week, surprise! The podcast crew is off on spring break right now but we’ll have some kick ass stuff for you when we get back. Topics like being resilient as a Gen Xer, and songs turning 40 in 2024. Meanwhile, why don’t you check out our websi…

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Straight Outta Louisville 1:23:26

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In this episode we recap part of the NFMS.By Growincorn2020

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The Dark Side of Valentine’s Day 36:54

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Is there a better time to get real about the darker side of Valentine's Day, especially for GenXers? Is it all hearts and flowers, or is there more to the story? Things have definitely changed for a few of us since our last romance episode in 2021, but you know that we still have tons of opinions…

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Life Moves Pretty Fast 1:14:25

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In this episode we discuss just how short life really is.By Growincorn2020

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The Perks of Being GenX 22:03

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Ready for some real GenX scoop? Today, we're dishing about the perks of being over 50 (yep, they exist!). From health and work to society, pop culture, relationships, family, and the dreaded 'Misc' category (aka, WTF moments) you know we never hold back. Want more? Tune in for the wisdom of our k…

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Hashtag This: GenX's Social Media Story 32:12

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Yeah, we get the irony of discussing this here, but buckle up because today's episode is about Chris’s favorite topic - social media (#not). What channels are GenXers on? Are the people we follow doing our generation proud or making us cringe? Do we even belong there? And what the fuck is an infl…

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We're still standing: 2023 in the rearview 17:58

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Well, we survived 2023. Wanna hear what the GenX Stories podcast crew is looking forward to next year? Of course you do. Listen in and you’ll even hear our words for 2024 (because you know how we feel about those stupid resolutions). Happy new year everyone! Seeya in January. Episode links Season…

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Shall we play a (video) game? 35:50

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Today we're talking all about video games, both what they were like when we were kids and what they've evolved into. From Pacman to Space Invaders, Donkey Kong to Pitfall, and even the OG Pong, we're spilling the tea on our top three all-time favorite games from back in the day. Oh and admit it -…

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Is German engineering really that good?? 1:32:01

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Would you part with your German diesel??By Growincorn2020

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Does GenX do ASMR? 19:23

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Today we're taking on something Courtney has been after us to talk about for years - ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). From chasing the elusive 'brain tingles' to pondering its potential as the ultimate sleep aid for a restless generation, we're exploring how (or if) GenX engages with …

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The Passing of a Legend 1:19:46

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In this episode Nick talks about the passing of his best friend and hero.By Growincorn2020

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GenX deep dive: Four albums, all the memories 59:12

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Get ready for a crazy musical ride on our latest episode. The experiment: Each host picked an GenX album they love, made the rest of us listen to it, and then we talked about it. This is a totally new thing for us so it could have been amazeballs or a total disaster (hint, it wasn't a disaster). …

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Sincerely yours: Movies that define GenX 49:37

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! In this episode, we dig into the movies that shaped who we are as a generation. Whether you're looking to reminisce about your favorite coming-of-age movies (Breakfast Club anyone?) or are curious about the cultural touchstones that made us, step back in time with the GenX Stories crew. We even r…

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It’s a Snack Attack! 48:46

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! We hope you're hungry! It's time to talk GenX's favorite snacks & drinks. What we loved as kids, what kept us going as young adults (at least when we moved away from our parents!) and even what we're feeding GenZ these days. So spread some florescent Cheeze on a cracker, dig out that 40 year old …

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(Not so) old dogs, new tricks: Reinventing midlife 19:54

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! On today’s episode of GenX Stories we wonder if you can really change your world in midlife? What have we done that we thought we were too old to try? Or what are we still planning to try? Life definitely ain’t over and you may be surprised how GenXers are choosing to reinvent ourselves in our 50…

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ENCORE: Writing what we know 12:33

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! On today’s kick-ass encore episode, we have a real treat - Eve’s cousin Jenny talks all about her debut semi-autobiograhical YA novel. Set in 1991 during the AIDS crisis, and revealed through sketches, journal entries & the music we grew up on, hear how sharing her story became an authentic state…

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Cruel Summer: What we’ve been up to 25:13

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Welcome to Season 5 of GenX Stories! While as kids we used to have a "break" over the summer, GenXers don't really get that anymore at midlife. So what the hell did we actually DO on our podcast hiatus? You'd actually be surprised what we've been up to. Between painting rocks, fuck-it travel and …

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This episode was actually NOT brought to you by Reichmann Bros. John Deere. 1:52:17

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In this episode we are joined by Bear Beck and Ryan Kelly (WiTitan2)By Growincorn2020

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Don’t get rid of your cool stuff, just keep it!! 1:37:08

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In this episode we discuss the cool things we shoulda kept.By Growincorn2020

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We’re not dead, we’ve just been busy!! 1:37:08

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In this episode we do a summer recap.By Growincorn2020

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Go behind the scenes with us 37:51

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! While season 4 of the podcast was shorter than we planned, the Gen X stories gang is getting ready for season five. Usually we keep our goofy-ass brainstorms private, but we totally want you to listen in on this one. Not only will you get a behind the scenes look into what we are planning, but yo…

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Joyously Absurd: Adulting at midlife 39:20

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! The band is finally back together! After months of dealing with so much personal big stuff this season, the GenX Stories crew is finally together just in time to talk about it all. On this episode, we discuss accountability and integrity, when we actually started adulting and how we manage the bu…

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You’ve got a friend: making BFF’s at midlife 36:52

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Today we've got a GenX topic that effects us all deeply: making friends at midlife. Weird you say? Well you may be surprised to hear that after years of doing this podcast together, Lori and I had actually NEVER MET. At least not in person. All that changed earlier this spring and we’re going to …

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Your parts man today is better than the one 40 years ago. 1:40:10

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In this episode we discuss how parts men from years ago didn't have 500 models of tractors to choose from.By Growincorn2020

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The GenX Stories Grief Mixtape Project 1:25

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! What happens when a generation that uses gallows humor to deal with trauma loses someone they love? That’s the question The Grief Mixtape Project will explore through stories from you, our community. To learn more and contribute your voice to the Grief Mixtape, go to at genxstories/grief. Related…

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The power of tornadoes 1:12:14

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In this episode we discuss the power of tornadoes.By Growincorn2020

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ENCORE: Becoming a sandwich generation 43:59

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! On today’s encore episode, the gang digs into what makes GenX the latest “sandwich” generation and how we’re handling it. Smushed between taking care of our parents and our kids, how did we go from being ignored to being needed by two different age groups? No matter what kind of generational sand…

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ENCORE: I want my two dollars 41:04

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! In an encore episode, the crew dishes on one of the sexiest topics around: money. Ok, maybe not THAT sexy but we can make anything fun. Between paper route Ponzi schemes, having a monthly “nut”, wondering if we can ever retire, and how much we still owe Columbia House, you’ll never think of Gen X…

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Farming in the 80’s and 90’s really was the best. 1:39:31

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In this episode we discuss the ways we farmed in the 80's and 90's.By Growincorn2020

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We elect the dumbest among us. 1:02:24

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In this episode we discuss how the politicians get dumber every election cycle.By Growincorn2020

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ENCORE: Our Origin Story 43:27

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Well, it happened - we couldn’t get our schedules lined up to record this week. BUT the good news is that we have an encore episode for you we think is pretty special - our first ever together on the podcast! Learn how Lori, Courtney, Christopher and I started doing this wacky thing in season 2 (…

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Work it, baby work it: GenX & jobs 41:32

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Today on the podcast we're talking all about jobs. The ones we had as kids, our first “real” ones, and even the ones that taught us a thing or two about life and ourselves. In a world where “quiet quitting”,“quiet firing” and the “great resignation” are now just part of work life, what do 50+ yea…

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I Want My MTV 44:51

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Did you want your MTV? We certainly did! Today’s episode is all about being the “MTV generation”, the iconic music video cable channel launched the summer of 1981. What was the first day like? Who were these “VeeJays”? And why does MTV still feels like a cultural rite of passage for GenX. We are …

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Losing a parent as a GenXer 1:08:26

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Today’s podcast episode is going to be a little different. We’re taking on a topic that both Courtney and I have sadly experienced firsthand - losing a parent as a Gen Xer - and it’s just the two of us. This is also a longer episode than usual and barely edited because we felt it was important to…

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Heroes Can Be Dangerous 1:29

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In times of need, we often look for heroes to guide us through, or to make sense of what we're doing. Yet heroes come in many shapes and sizes, and not all of them are good. My equipment: Shure SM7B Microphone Motu M2 Audio Interface Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones Podcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White Recommended resources: Capt…

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Do we really need t.v.’s at the gas pump?? 1:28:25

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In this episode we put 2022 to bed.By Growincorn2020

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What makes a movie a cult classic? 39:13

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Today the GenX Series Podcast gang is talking about cult classic films with with a special guest - Final Destination and American Pie movie producer Craig Perry (who happens to be married to one of our hosts). Given his vast amount of knowledge and the ton of research he asked us to read (OMG!) a…

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Collecting, Fandoms and Obsessions 39:03

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Connect with the GenX Stories gang via text message! Today the GenX Stories gang is talking about obsessions. I mean… fandoms & collecting. Were you into puffy stickers or comics as a kid? And let’s get really honest and admit what weird thing you still collect. So grab that Holly Hobby lunch box and Star Wars Pez dispenser and get ready to get dee…

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Found a spare podcast laying around. (last episode wasn’t on youtube by the way) 1:46:33

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We cover pretty much everything in this again.By Growincorn2020

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I’m boycotting Wheel of Fortune 1:07:30

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In this episode we discuss how people get screwed on wheel of fortune.By Growincorn2020

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6: Some Kind of Wonderful 50:23

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In the final episode of Life Moves Pretty Fast, Hadley Freeman and Tarquin Gotch uncover the story of 1987's high school drama "Some Kind Of Wonderful". Like "Pretty In Pink", the film was written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch, and in some ways acts as a correction to "Pretty In Pink" supplying the ending Hughes and Deutch wanted wit…

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