GenX Guys

Episode 95 - AI Is Taking Over, Sports Are Too Expensive, and Star Wars Still Matters

This week JD and Len dive into the growing impact of AI and what it means for work, creativity, entertainment, and everyday life. The guys then shift into the frustrating reality of sports streaming, where leagues and networks continue chasing bigger deals while fans are left juggling apps, subscriptions, blackouts, and rising costs. From there, JD puts Len through another GenX quiz, this time focused on classic movies released this week in history. The episode wraps with a conversation about upcoming movies they are eager to see, plus a return to one of their favorite topics: Star Wars, the films that worked, the ones that missed, and why the franchise still matters to GenX fans

Episode 94 - From Spirit Airlines to Space Invaders: A GenX Travel Flashback

This week JD and Len talk about the shutdown of Spirit Airlines and remember other airlines that disappeared over the years. That leads into a classic GenX travel conversation: how did kids survive long flights and road trips before phones, tablets, and streaming? The guys then jump into the NBA playoffs and debate whether any teams are really worth watching this year. To close things out, JD and Len go full arcade mode with 80s trivia, guessing classic arcade games by music alone. A little travel nostalgia, a little basketball, and a whole lot of GenX arcade memories.

Episode 93 - Vegas Nights, Draft Picks & Movie Quotes

This episode starts in Vegas with wedding stories and gaming bars, then shifts into NFL Draft reactions, history trivia, and the movie quotes JD & Len always use.

Episode 92 - From California Regions to Artemis II and Classic 70s Cartoons

This week JD and Len kick things off by talking about the weather in their areas before diving into California and its unique range of climate and lifestyle options across the state. That leads into a fun debate over regional identity and where San Francisco really belongs if California were split into northern, southern, and central sections. From there, they shift to space and discuss the success of Artemis II, what it could mean for the future of exploration, and what has them excited about what comes next. They wrap things up with another round of Let’s Quizz Len, this time featuring 70s cartoons as JD tests Len on shows and characters from a classic era of animation.

Episode 91 - From Car Trouble to Space Dreams: Artemis II, 80s Songs, and Movie Trailers

This week, JD and Len kick things off by talking through the highs and lows of the week, including the frustration of having a catalytic converter stolen. From there, the conversation shifts to space as they discuss the upcoming Artemis II mission and reflect on the lasting impact of the Challenger disaster and what it meant to their generation. The fun picks up when Len turns the tables and quizzes JD on 80s music titles, leading to plenty of laughs, nostalgia, and a few tough sound-based challenges. To wrap things up, the guys give their thoughts on some of the latest movie trailers, including He-Man and Supergirl, and share whether the upcoming releases have them excited or skeptical.