GenX Guys

This week, JD and Len kick things off with an update from Len’s trip to see BTS live and dive into just how expensive concerts have become. That leads to a bigger discussion about superfans who travel from city to city to see the same band multiple times—and whether that level of fandom makes sense to a couple of GenX guys.

From there, the conversation turns nostalgic as they look back at the 80s and 90s, the differences between those decades, and the experiences that helped shape their generation.

JD and Len also ask a fun hypothetical: if you suddenly had two full months with no obligations, where would you go or what would you finally do that you’ve never done before?

The episode closes on a more serious note as they remember September 11th, where they were when they heard the news, and the sense of unity that followed. They reflect on how quickly that unity faded and ask a difficult question: is there anything today that could ever bring the country together like that again?

This week, JD and Len look back on the lives and impact of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Peter Cullen, three entertainers who left very different marks on Generation X.

From music and movies to the unforgettable voice of Optimus Prime, we talk about why losing the people we grew up with seems to hit a little differently now.

Then we jump into 1984 and revisit an incredible year for movies, including Ghostbusters, Beverly Hills Cop, Gremlins, The Karate Kid, Footloose, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and more. 

Finally, we discuss NFL preseason and whether anything we see in August actually matters once the real season begins and which coaches are on the hot seat.

Sports, nostalgia, memories and plenty of GenX opinions.

JD & Len kick things off with JD’s latest book project, Dad’s Dark Humor Fairy Tales Vol. 1, and the idea behind putting a twisted adult spin on the fairy tales we grew up with.

From there, the conversation turns to bucket lists—the places they still want to see, experiences they haven’t checked off yet, and whether they could actually imagine packing up and living somewhere completely different.

Finally, football is back… sort of. JD & Len dive into NFL preseason, why fans continue to watch games that don’t count, what there actually is to pay attention to, and whether preseason football is really about the game or just being desperate for the NFL to return.

This week, JD and Len kick things off with the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and Roger Craig finally getting the recognition many football fans have been waiting for. That leads into a bigger Hall of Fame debate: who should get in next, what really makes someone Hall of Fame worthy, and which players might be getting overlooked?

Then the conversation takes a very GenX turn as Len talks about the endless stream of 80s arcade videos showing up in his social media feed. JD and Len remember the games they played, where they found arcade machines growing up, and the days when a pocket full of quarters could keep you entertained for hours.

What was the best time of your life—and did you realize it while it was happening?

This week, JD and Len look back at the stages of life they remember most fondly before revisiting what it was like going to Disneyland decades ago. They compare those earlier experiences with today’s parks and debate whether higher prices, larger crowds, reservations, apps and constant planning have made Disneyland less enjoyable.

The conversation then turns to artificial intelligence and how quickly it is changing school, work, creativity and everyday life. Are younger generations facing a bigger technological shift than GenX did, or is AI simply the latest version of the same fears people once had about computers, video games and the internet?

Finally, the guys discuss the new Spider-Man movie, what it could mean for the future of Marvel and whether its success places even more pressure on DC to get its cinematic universe right.

It is an episode about nostalgia, technology and whether progress always makes life better.

The GenX Guys have officially reached Episode 100—and nobody is more surprised than JD and Len.

In this milestone episode, we look back at making it this far and discuss some of the entertaining, confusing and occasionally heated comments our social media reels have received. That leads us into a conversation about futbol, sports officiating and the ongoing struggle to get important calls right—even with all the technology now available.

Then Len turns the tables and quizzes JD on the Top 5 Billboard songs from each year between 1987 and 1990. How many of the biggest hits from the late ’80s and early ’90s can JD remember?

Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes with sports debates, social media reactions, classic music and the usual GenX Guys disagreements.

Len returns with stories from his trip to Anime Expo, while JD shares highlights from his latest Disney Cruise adventure. The guys then turn to the World Cup, including Team USA’s performance and the growing frustration surrounding VAR decisions.

Next, Len faces another round of 1980s trivia before the episode closes with a big NBA question: Where will LeBron James play next, and could we be approaching the final chapter of his career?

This week on GenX Guys, JD and Len talk about America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and how the Fourth of July has changed over the years—from neighborhood fireworks, family barbecues, and small-town parades to today’s larger, more commercialized celebrations.

They also dive into summer movies and whether audiences are finally reaching their limit with comic-book and superhero films. Are we tired of superheroes, or are we simply tired of average movies that feel more like franchise obligations than real events?

Then it is time for a “This Day in the ’80s” quiz, testing GenX memory on music, movies, pop culture, and the moments that made the decade unforgettable. The episode wraps with a World Cup conversation, including whether the tournament can truly pull in casual American sports fans and why global soccer still feels so different from the sports GenX grew up following.