Two Gen X best friends with 35 years of shared chaos take turns springing surprise topics on each other—no prep, no script, just raw reactions and relentless nostalgia. From feral childhoods and weird jobs to philosophical rabbit holes and "What even is art?", it’s the podcast equivalent of a spontaneous kitchen table convo with your funniest old friend.
Come for the laughter, stay for the emotional whiplash. New episodes when life lets us.
Muted Emotions, Maxed-Out Schedules & the 'Meh' Test for Joy
Why don’t we celebrate wins anymore? Chris and Teena unpack burnout, emotional fatigue, decision overload—and why choosing joy is harder than it sounds. From emotional minimalism to vacation meltdowns, it's a ride through the chaos of caring less.
8 Jul 2025
Rated E for Everyone Offended
From Madonna to Milli Vanilli, Teena and Chris rewind the biggest controversies in music and media — parental advisory stickers, cancel culture, and why social media outrage feels louder than ever. Spoiler: the devil still has a killer PR team.
1 Jul 2025
Cry Later: Gen X, Grit & the Feelings We Buried
Gen X kids were told to dream big—then shamed for being “too sensitive.” Chris and Teena unpack the emotional mixed messages of their youth, from discipline to dreams, and the healing power of hindsight.
24 Jun 2025
Gay BFFs, Birthday Chaos & the Future Can Wait
From ghosting the future to planning crematorium parties, Chris and Teena unpack friendship dynamics, finances, and the glorious weirdness of gay men-straight women bonds. It’s chaos. It’s comfort. It’s Decades of Banter.
17 Jun 2025
Mixtapes, Movie Nights & the Algorithm Apocalypse
Teena and Chris rewind to the golden age of mixtapes, MTV, and movie rentals, then fast-forward to AI, VR, and esports. From arcades to algorithms, it’s a nostalgic-yet-slightly-existential ride through the past, present, and future of fun.
10 Jun 2025
Classroom Myths & Real-Life Messes
Why did we learn square dancing but not how credit scores work? Chris and Teena roast their school days, debunk education myths, and rant about the life skills no one taught. Also: roommate drama, free trial traps, and the art of saying no.
3 Jun 2025
Daydreams, Deadlines & the Startup That Ate Our Sanity
Chris and Teena dig into creative chaos — from unqualified clients to immersive event design, AI-assisted art, and tabletop RPGs. It’s startups, storytelling, and staying sane while building things that don’t quite exist yet.
27 May 2025
If You're Gonna Cry...: Growing Up Gen X & Other Dangerous Games
Chris and Teena dive into the reckless freedom of their latchkey childhoods, explore Teena’s writing journey, and reflect on public service announcements, fireworks, and the parenting strategies that made them weirdly resilient (and very funny).
20 May 2025
Living for Now, Planning for Never: Financial Chaos & Future Fantasies
Chris and Teena dive into the mess of meal budgets, future dreams, and financial freakouts. With ChatGPT in the mix, it’s part therapy, part tech talk, and 100% Gen X realism—with laughter, AI hacks, and just enough planning to pretend we’ve got it together.
20 May 2025
Startups, Screwups & Selling Yourself: A Gen X Career Therapy Session
Chris and Teena dive into startup chaos, AI shortcuts, weird jobs, and career curveballs. From childhood dreams to adult reality, it's Gen X meets the gig economy—with wisdom, wit, and a little caffeine-fueled panic.
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