GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!
GenX Women are Sick of This Shit is a nostalgic nod to the humans of GenX. Each episode, co-hosts Megan Bennett and Lesley Meier have a long, rambling, ADHD driven conversation about GenX history and pop culture using their own lives and experiences as the backdrop. The podcast is a creative project inspired by the Facebook group 'GenX Women are Sick of This Shit', created by Megan Bennett in 2023. "Five Minutes of Fame" stories and "Dear GenX Women" letters are sent in by listeners and members of the Facebook group and are shared with consent. The original Facebook group is a mosh pit of menopausal women talking about all things GenX culture and life in the 70s, 80s and 90s as well as being a GenXer today. GenX Women are Sick of This Shit is part of Latchkey Kids Media, LLC where we make things we like because we want to. Copyright 2024, Latchkey Kids Media, LLC
GenX Women are Sick of This Shit!
Season TWO! Episode ONE! "Where's the Bean?" Will you be my GenX Valentine?
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Megan and Lesley here, back from a holiday break and feelin' spunky. We have made no improvements or changes to this podcast during our time away. We defied capitalism and rested. So, "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit."
It's cold as fuck and our streets look like Hoth but we made it to the studio just for youdio! (Youyouyoudio - oh oh)
What do saggy testicles and shrinking lady bits have in common? Buckle up buttercup - you're gonna find out. We discuss the legendary David Lynch. His surreal films are etched into our Gen X souls, sparking a lifelong love for the avant-garde. From "Twin Peaks" to "Blue Velvet," Lynch’s art shaped us.
But wait! There's more! In a world where news can be overwhelming, we highlight trusted sources like Pod Save America and Jessica Yellin's News Not Noise to keep you informed and sane.
As Valentine's Day looms, we head down the long dark dusty hallways of our memory - recalling school-day card exchanges and awkward dances. We use major academic sources like the Wiki to give you the history of this ego destroying Hallmark holiday. (AKA Producer Tim's BIRTHDAY!) And unpack the shift from a branded popularity contest to high school hunger games style partner picking.
We invite you to join our community, share your stories, and stay connected. Tune in for an episode that blends humor, nostalgia, and thoughtful conversation.
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