
GenX Women are Sick of This Shit! (Megan Bennett & Lesley Meier)
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23 Nov 2024 | Episode 13: Pass Me The Micro Magic | 01:13:03 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! It's almost Thanksgiving in the U.S. and this episode is all about food! (Please don't forget BOTH of these women have ADHD.) Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
07 Dec 2024 | Episode 14: Where Did You Put The D? | 01:01:26 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley talk about holiday movies past and present. Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
21 Dec 2024 | Episode 15! Leg Warmers & Lawn Ornaments: A Very Gen X Holiday | 01:33:54 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Navigating the complexities of holiday obligations often brings up feelings of nostalgia and frustration. In a heartfelt discussion, Megan and Lesley explore their memories of holiday traditions, share experiences of unwrapping gifts, and highlight the struggle between maintaining cherished customs and the need for intentional change. Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
01 Feb 2025 | Season TWO! Episode ONE! "Where's the Bean?" Will you be my GenX Valentine? | 01:07:26 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley here, back from a holiday break and feelin' spunky. We have made no improvements or changes to this podcast during our time away. We defied capitalism and rested. So, "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit." It's cold as fuck and our streets look like Hoth but we made it to the studio just for youdio! (Youyouyoudio - oh oh) As Valentine's Day looms, we head down the long dark dusty hallways of our memory - recalling school-day card exchanges and awkward dances. We use major academic sources like the Wiki to give you the history of this ego destroying Hallmark holiday. (AKA Producer Tim's BIRTHDAY!) And unpack the shift from a branded popularity contest to high school hunger games style partner picking. We invite you to join our community, share your stories, and stay connected. Tune in for an episode that blends humor, nostalgia, and thoughtful conversation. Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
15 Feb 2025 | S2E2: Love in the 80s, Romance Scams & Gamer Girls Gone Mildly Wild | 01:15:21 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! LOVE! What is it good for? Gossip and a billion dollar scam industry. Get Megan and Lesley's GenX take on lots of vital (hyper-specific to our own experience) nonsense including the following:
We gotta say - this is a long one - but those GenX women who LOVED gaming will have their memory banks rebooted as we explore the timeline of console game development from the 70s to the 90s. Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
01 Mar 2025 | S2E3: Clash of the Dragon Jellies, Release the Sex Drive | 00:50:07 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Join us as we explore the nostalgia of 80s escapism through films, cartoons and personal stories. We laugh about our memories of past fantasy films, how they helped us survive adolescence and how they can bring us joy and hope now. We invite our audience to share their own stories with us and engage in the conversation! Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
15 Mar 2025 | S2E4:We are Super Sick of This Shit - Let's Go to Casa Bonita! | 01:05:43 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Ever wondered why those kitschy themed restaurants of the 80s and 90s still hold such a special place in our hearts? That yearning for escape isn't just nostalgia—it's a lifeline for the sandwich generation.<br><br>Between advocating for our own health and caring for everyone else, Gen X women are desperately seeking moments of joy and transportation. From Medieval Times to Casa Bonita (now gloriously resurrected by the South Park creators after a $40 million renovation), we celebrate these immersive experiences that briefly whisk us away from reality.<br><br>The episode opens with serious health topics—Megan's frustration with having to get a measles shot because of vaccine hesitancy, and Lesley's post-menopausal health scare (a reminder to call your doctor immediately if you experience bleeding after menopause). But true to form, we lighten the mood by sampling Irish whiskey created by pioneering women like Louise McGuane of JJ Corey, Ireland's first female whiskey bonder in 50 years.<br><br>We take a moment to remember Gene Hackman's diverse career, from his Oscar-winning performance in The French Connection to his memorable role in The Birdcage. Then we dive deep into our collective obsession with themed restaurants—Showbiz Pizza's terrifying animatronics, Chi-Chi's birthday celebrations, Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor, and the legendary Adventurer's Club at Disney's Pleasure Island.<br><br>Whether you're planning your next escape or simply want to revisit the magic of eating mediocre food in spectacularly weird surroundings, this episode celebrates finding joy in carefully crafted experiences. Because sometimes, watching cliff divers while eating enchiladas is exactly the mental vacation we need.<br><br>Check out our website at genxwomenpod.com to join our L.Y.L.A.S GenX Women's Social Club, where GenX women can connect away from traditional social media. Listen to the gals plus the SNUG of Irvington - a beautiful Irish Pub on the eastside of Indianapolis! Their St. Paddy's Day Party is 3/15 from noon to 10pm! www.snugin.us Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
29 Mar 2025 | S2E5:Puppies, Periods, and Pac-Man Cereal: An After School Special | 00:56:45 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! What do breakfast cereals, women's health concerns, and government overreach have in common? They're all part of the rich tapestry of Gen X experiences that Megan and Lesley explore in this wide-ranging, authentic conversation. Who died this week? The promoter of the Foreman Grill! (And Professional Boxer!) RIP George Foreman. Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
21 Dec 2024 | Episode 0: Water 0, Cat 1 | 00:56:01 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Get to know Megan and Lesley as they find themselves suddenly making a podcast *GASP*. In this episode Megan and Lesley learn about levels and volume consistency. Megan and Lesley get upstaged by a cat. Megan and Lesley ramble on about high school and try to figure out what in the hell they are actually doing and if they should keep doing it. TBA! Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
25 May 2024 | Episode 1: Put Your Teeth Back In Grandma | 00:32:25 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this installment, Megan and Lesley discuss the untimely passing of a musician of influence, birth of the 24 hour news, and the generational styles of flipping the bird. Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
21 Jun 2024 | Episode 2: Lost Film Found (a Cinderella Story) | 00:30:23 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley hear the tale of a roll of film found at a Cinderella concert with images of a mystery woman who had met the band. Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
06 Jul 2024 | Episode 3: Hot Flash Summer | 01:00:26 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this episode Megan and Lesley talk about how freaking hot they are in the way that only mid-century old women can. Hear reflections on the death of Donald Sutherland, Menopause and the "Take a Fan" suggestion and memorable live-action superhero's from the 70s and 80s. This episode was recorded on June 22, 2024 and released on July 6th, 2024. Sources: International Menopause Society The North American Menopause Society (Image Refrence) Orleans Album Cover Electra Woman and Dyna Girl IMDB Electra Woman Theme (Cyndi Lauper and YOU'RE WELCOME) Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Movie Paul Rubins death scene: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974: JStore Daily - from JSTORE, Nonprofit Library for the Intellectually Curious: A Bank of Her Own "The Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 gave every American woman, married or not, the right to open her own bank or credit account. It outlawed discrimination by both sex and race in banking. It i Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
20 Jul 2024 | Episode 4: Fuck No, I Want a Seat! | 00:44:57 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! With the Summer concert season in full swing, Megan and Lesley talk about music, fave bands, summer 2024 tours and how to enjoy (and afford) live music as a mid-century human! Hear some fun 5 Minutes of Fame about smelling (yes, smelling) a famous musician, seeing a musical temper tantrum live on stage and our FIRST GenX Women are Sick of Your Shit group member CALL IN!!! (At mInute 37 if you wanna jump to the middle!) Evidently there is an "Ask Jeeves Era" for GenXers?? Learn how we bought tickets in the olden days (by horse and buggy from the General Store!) Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
03 Aug 2024 | Episode 5: Life, Death & Disney | 01:07:41 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this episode Megan and Lesley gossip about Stranger Things, Lesley's fave D&D candle company and the magic of Disney. Learn a litte bit more about the personal lives of your hosts and the experiences that shaped them. Say hello to our FIRST show sponsor! We LOVE the women at The Rose Craft! Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
17 Aug 2024 | Desperately Seeking Ron Popeil: An After School Special | 00:47:39 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this "After School Special" Megan takes Lesley on a tour of infomercials from the 80s and beyond. What treasures will they find? What can you still get online? What happens when you call an old 1-800 number? Find out in this summer break brain bubble gum of nostalgia! PLEASE hang in there till minute 35!!! OMG! I just can't. Featured Infomercials! Phone Relief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdDojNdM630 Popiel Pocket Fisherman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fh_YwAnv7w Auri car protecting "goo" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lxXqWF5ra0&list=PLjhu9vRAiH3GnDqOTt5P34AVs2m7_uJM1 The Bullet Express - 8 minute meal machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VClzXOvg8 Ronco GLH Spray on Hair - "the babes are back!" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlbuUiWnlJc Mister Microphone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqIrzkPDtrk KTel - Hit Machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE47PpZCE38&list=PLstZwD2dmTg7G5Z2ZkZ5kHpYUzpixXE0S Desperately Seeking Susan Jacket - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmqN8doiOr4 Corey Haim and Corey Feldman Call In - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QqhWFQLVh8
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31 Aug 2024 | Wet Hot Summer Soaps: An After School Special | 00:39:41 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Join us for a summer fun lovin' GenX Women are Sick of This Shit After School Special Number 2 all about the soap operas of our youth! From General Hospital to Dallas to the soap fantasy Passions which we never watched but have a lot to say about - wander down this little squiggly path of brain bubblegum. Listen to Lesley and Megan theorize in their GenXpert Not An Xpert way about the changes in daytime and nighttime dramas from the 70s to the 90s.
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14 Sep 2024 | Five Minutes of Fame: What WAS Hands Across America Anyway? | 01:15:01 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley yammer on about a lot of nonsense in the beginning then finally get on track reading and listening to all of YOUR Five Mintes of Fame stories! This episode is dedicated to the members of GenX Women are Sick of This Shit! Your stories inspire us and make us laugh! We hope you love hearing your stories as much as we loved sharing them. Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
27 Sep 2024 | Episode 9: I'm not your Father, I'm your GenX Princess | 01:07:04 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In this episode Megan and Lesley go on a long ADHD laden journey discussing the personal and cultural significnace of Star Wars (1977) following the death of James Earl Jones on Sept. 9, 2024. They also play with their lightsabers. And Lesley makes her Force Face. Be sure to keep Megan away from the droids. Oh yeah, and first they give you an update on the state of the Facebook group. Forgot that bit. If you wanna skip that start about 20 mins and 20 secs in. Did you have betamax or VHS? What about an 80s computer? Did you ever watch Hardware Wars? Inquiring minds want to know! Five MInutes of Fame is at 59 minutes 57 seconds. Battlestar Galactica TV Show 1978 Star Trek the Original Series Excalibur 1981 Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
12 Oct 2024 | Episode 10: The Mall, an ADHD Fever Dream | 01:19:30 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! In THIS episode Megan and Lesley love bomb one another to make you a little uncomfortable and to bring some joy into the world. They also create the most akward segway into the begining of an episode ever. Was it "urban or rural (or the boonies)", Megan? We don't know? Does it matter? Actually, yes, yes it does. Do you know the history of The Mall? We didn't either! But now we know just enough to be dangerous "Gen Xpert/Not an Xperts" on THE MALL. Lesley and Megan intro The Mall, "BS and Hot Gos" (now named 'Who Died This Week?) on Kris Kristofferson, dicsuss Top Hits of the 1980s on the day of recording (10/6) wander down "the long dark tunnels of their minds" about their individual mall "careers" and do a little "5 Minutes of Fame" (50:45) including running head first into David Hasselhoff. And off mic remember a whole forgotten segment of the pod - "What Shit are we Sick of TODAY!" - returning SOON! Highlights:
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27 Oct 2024 | Episode 11: The Price is Wrong Due to Inflation | 01:10:34 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! OOPS! We are a day late due to all the things we talk about at the beginning of the pod. The Irvington (IN) Halloween Festival kicked Lesley and Producer Tim's butt this year. Thanks for your patience and and grace while we get back on track. In THIS episode Lesley and Megan talk about GAMESHOWS from the 70s and 80s! But first they do a little singing and talk about Megan's latest concert and their love of Maggie Smith & Clash of the Titans.They also admit that they have forgotten a whole segament of the pod for a couple of months. (What Shit are We Sick of Today?) The episode really starts at 16:06 but the intro is pretty funny so choose accordingly. Recorded on 10/14/24. Get your hands on our MERCH!!! Love the pod? Love us? Love GenX? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Tell us your own 5 Minutes of Fame story or call it in at 1-888-GEN-XPOD Send us your Dear GenX Women letters! Join us for Meet-Ups and Expert led Discussions JOIN US in L.Y.L.A.S a GenX Women's Social Club | |||
09 Nov 2024 | Episode 12: It's the Most Wonderful Time...on T.V. | 00:54:26 | |
Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley wander down yet ANOTHER long sealed tunnel in their minds to dust off the holiday specials of the 70s and 80s (which were from the 50s?) and an little 90s nostalgia thrown in. Learn about the talent that crosses over generations and genres. We are back at it with a full-length episode including: "BS and Hot Gos" aka "Who Died This Week" featuring our love for Teri Garr and her career that ties all the way back to Elvis. "What Shit are we Sick of This Week?" - THE STATE OF WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE "GenXpert Not an Expert" - Holiday Specials!* Rudolph, Frosty, Star Wars (Happy Life Day!), Pac-Man, Emmett Otter's Jugband Christmas, He-Man and She-Ra (no lies) and the transition from the annual TV special to on-demand streaming and DVDs and it's impact on the experience of waiting all year long to watch your favorite shows! *This shows are mostly US based and eurocentric. All except for Emmet Otter - he's an otter and Rudolph is a reindeer, but you get our meaning. "Five Minutes of Fame" - from GenX Women are Sick of This Shit member Carolyn B. all about filming with Kevin Costner in Yellowstone.
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