The Gen X Couple

Robin and Chris dive into one of New England’s quirkiest autumn traditions: the Goffstown Pumpkin Regatta in New Hampshire. From its origins as a simple idea to race floating pumpkins to a full-blown fall festival, this...

In this episode, we dive into some of the most famous pranks and hoaxes ever pulled on the public, starting with the legendary 1957 BBC “Spaghetti Harvest” report that convinced viewers pasta could grow on trees. We...

Think Boston cream pie is just a sweet way to get chocolate on your fingers? Think again. In this episode, Robin and Chris dive into the story of the dessert that fooled everyone by calling itself a pie but is really...

Join Robin and Chris for a special milestone episode as The Gen X Couple celebrates 100 episodes ! In this ultimate nostalgia trip, they share their favorite movies, music, cartoons, and childhood memories that defined...

Join Robin and Chris as they take you on a journey to one of the world’s most iconic prehistoric monuments, Stonehenge. In this episode, we explore the monument’s construction, layout, and astronomical alignments...

In this episode, Robin and Chris explore seven of the most fascinating accidental medical discoveries in history. They cover the story behind penicillin, the lifesaving antibiotic discovered when Alexander Fleming...

Join us as we dive into one of history’s most enduring mysteries: Atlantis. Starting with Plato’s dialogues, we explore the story of a powerful and advanced civilization said to have existed 11,000 years ago, only to...

Join Robin and Chris as they take you on a deep dive into Pirates of the Caribbean across Disneyland Anaheim, Magic Kingdom Orlando, and Disneyland Paris. After exploring Robin’s favorite ride, the Haunted Mansion...

Today we’re taking an absurdly deep dive into Disney’s Haunted Mansion, breaking down everything from the moment you walk up to the house all the way through the final ride scene. We get into the story behind Master...

Step aboard with Robin and Chris as they explore one of Boston’s greatest historical treasures: the USS Constitution, affectionately known as Old Ironsides . From her construction in 1797 using live and white oak, to...

Join Robin and Chris as they hit the road to explore some of Massachusetts’ quirkiest, most memorable, and downright unusual roadside attractions. From the tiny yet symbolic Plymouth Rock, often disappointing first-time...

From Boston to Beirut, humans have a long history of settling disputes in creative ways, and sometimes that creativity takes the form of architecture. In this episode, we explore some of the most famous “spite houses”...

Summer is here, and we’re taking a nostalgic ride down memory lane with “Road Trip Memories: Before GPS and iPads.” Robin and Chris dive into the chaos, fun, and unpredictability of classic childhood road trips. From...

Step back into the phrases that defined childhood as Robin and Chris break down the classic dad sayings everyone has heard at least once. From “money doesn’t grow on trees” to “this isn’t a hotel,” they explore where...

In this episode, Robin and Chris explore the tragic story of the General Arnold, a Revolutionary War privateer that wrecked in Plymouth Harbor during a brutal winter storm in December of 1778. Commanded by Captain James...