If you grew up on Spacehoppers and Raleigh Choppers, then join Nick, Tara and Pete in the Gen X Outpost — an oasis of middle-aged sanity in an often baffling modern world.
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In a bumper edition of the Gen X Outpost, we’re joined this week by bestselling crime writer and all-round good lad Mike “M.W.” Craven
A multi-award-winning author, Mike will be telling us all about how he made it to the top, how he got to write the new James Bond novels, why he always wears Punk T-shirts, and most importantly why his fave food is Findus Crispy Pancakes.
He’ll also be offering one lucky viewer the chance to star in his latest novel! To get your name etched into immortality, as well as getting your hands on a signed copy of Mike’s latest Poe and Tilly thriller, subscribe to our YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheGenXOutpost)channel and leave your name in the comments.
15 Feb 2026
4. Bear Grylls' Zombie Apocalypse
In a week in which the Winter Olympics was rocked by "Penisgate" and top adventurer Bear Grylls revealed he's bought an armoured yacht to escape the forthcoming apocalypse, join Nick, Tara and Pete in the relative calm of the Gen X Outpost. And why not bring your ChatGPT friend as well?
8 Feb 2026
3. No News Is Good News
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In a week dominated by sleaze, join Nick, Tara and Pete in the Gen X Outpost -- where the topics of conversation include AI film stars, school reunions, boozy nights out, and whether a harp or a swannee whistle is best to accompany yoga sessions. Oh yes -- and there's also a Space Hopper.
1 Feb 2026
2. The 9 Lives of Sidney the Cat
As the 6,374 days of January finally come to an end, the Outpost gang reflect upon ongoing New Year resolutions, 'roids, mushroom gummy fever dreams, dogs, monkeys, the nine lives of Sidney the cat, plus all the stories from the week which have made them exclaim "In The Name of God!"
25 Jan 2026
1. Choppers, Hoppers & Clackers
Welcome to the Gen X Outpost - an oasis of sanity in an increasingly baffling world.
Join Nick, Tara and Pete as they chew the fat about the vital issues affecting the greatest generation.
In this episode: sadistic monks, three-legged horses, paper pants, and why Prince Harry will never be invited to the Outpost.
With added ironic detachment.
To watch this episode, tune in to our YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheGenXOutpost)channel.
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13 Dec 2025
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