Oct 24, 202632 min
JD and Len remember the game studios that disappeared, the games that made them memorable, and which deserve a comeback. Then they explore two-minute microdramas and revisit the inventions imagined in the ’80s. Which...
About this Podcast:
Two longtime friends who are ready to discuss their perspective on society, sport and entertainment comparing today from the 80’s. At least what they can remember
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What is GenX Guys about?
Two longtime friends who are ready to discuss their perspective on society, sport and entertainment comparing today from the 80’s. At least what they can remember
Who hosts GenX Guys?
GenX Guys is hosted by JD & LEN. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has GenX Guys covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Game Studios We Miss, Two-Minute TV & the Future We Were Promised" (24 October 2026, 32 minutes), "AI Bubbles, Rock Legends & the Great 80s Toy Draft" (17 October 2026, 33 minutes), and "Why Gen X Culture Keeps Coming Back, And What Should Stay in the Past | Ep. 107" (3 October 2026, 32 minutes).
How often does GenX Guys publish?
GenX Guys publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on GenX Guys?
Booking probability for GenX Guys is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. GenX Guys requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. GenX Guys's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
JD & LEN hosts GenX Guys, a society podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 17, 202633 minThis week on GenX Guys, JD and Len are taking a trip through the past, present, and possibly overhyped future. First, with Blondie preparing to release new music, we ask whether legendary bands should keep creating or...
- Oct 3, 202632 min
After 106 episodes, GenX Guys is changing things up with a tighter 30-minute format. This week, JD and Len ask why so much of what Gen X grew up with seems to be coming back. From vinyl records, arcades, malls, roller...
- Sep 19, 20261 hour
This week JD & Len start with a little life catch-up as JD talks about seeing Beauty & the Beast in Las Vegas and how it compared to the first time he saw the show almost 30 years ago. Then it’s football time. The guys...
- Aug 22, 20261 hour
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...
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Episode 102 - Roger Craig FINALLY Gets His Hall of Fame Recognition + Our 80s Arcade Memories
Aug 8, 202658 minThis 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...
- Aug 2, 20261h 3m
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...
- Jul 18, 20261 hour
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...
- Jul 11, 20261 hour
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...
Episode #98
Episode 98 - 250 Years of America: Fourth of July Memories, Summer Movies & the World Cup
Jun 27, 20261 hourThis 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...
- Jun 13, 20261 hour
This week JD & Len kick things off with the World Cup and the growing excitement around soccer’s place in the American sports conversation. From there, they move into the NBA playoffs, including the Spurs blowing a huge...
- Jun 6, 20261h 1m
This week JD and Len talk NBA playoffs, the surprising Knicks, NHL playoff action, and why sports fandom tends to change as you get older. They also dive into 80s comedy trivia before ending with a nostalgic...
- May 23, 20261 hour
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...
- May 2, 20261 hour
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...
- Apr 26, 202659 min
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.
- Apr 12, 20261 hour
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...
- Apr 4, 20261h 1m
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...
- Mar 29, 202659 min
This week we talk about the mess sports streaming has created for fans, the NBA’s 65-game issue and how today’s players compare to past generations, then Len takes on a cartoon theme song guessing challenge before we...
- Mar 21, 20261 hour
This week on GenX Guys, we kick things off with the return of BTS and Len fully embracing his K-pop superfan status. From there, we talk about some of the biggest stadium concerts we’ve ever attended and the...
- Mar 14, 20261h 1m
In this episode, the GenX Guys talk about how collector culture is shifting. Classic cars may not have the same hold on younger generations, while comic books and card collecting and trading continue to grow in...
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