GenX Women are Sick of This Shit is a nostalgic nod to the humans of GenX. Each episode, co-hosts Megan Bennett and Lesley Meier have a long, rambling, ADHD driven conversation about GenX history and pop culture using their own lives and experiences as the backdrop. The podcast is a creative project inspired by the Facebook group 'GenX Women are Sick of This Shit', created by Megan Bennett in 2023. "Five Minutes of Fame" stories and "Dear GenX Women" letters are sent in by listeners and memb ...
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Episode 14: Where Did You Put The D?
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Want to weigh in? Send us a text! Megan and Lesley talk about holiday movies past and present. My Fit Tribe Where each episode devles into unique experience and knowledge about body mind and spirit Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Get your hands on our MERCH!!! (Donating $1 per item to The Center for Reproductive Rights through Ja…
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Episode 13: Pass Me The Micro Magic
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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.) Listen to Lesley and Megan while they 'talk shit about shit'. (This episode starts around 13:30.) They deep dive into the "Foods of the Past" like T.V. Dinners, Micro Magic, Chef Boyardee an…
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Episode 12: It's the Most Wonderful Time...on TV.
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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 …
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Episode 12: It's the Most Wonderful Time...on T.V.
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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: "B…
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Episode 11: The Price is Wrong Due to Inflation
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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 sing…
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Episode 11: The Price is Wrong Due to Inflation
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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 80…
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Episode 10: The Mall, an ADHD Fever Dream
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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…
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Episode 10: The Mall, an ADHD Fever Dream.
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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?…
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Episode 9: I'm not your Father, I'm your GenX Princess.
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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 updat…
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Episode 9: I'm not your Father, I'm your GenX Princess
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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…
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Five Minutes of Fame: What WAS Hands Across America Anyway?
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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 the…
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Five Minutes of Fame: What WAS Hands Across America Anyway?
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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 stori…
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Wet Hot Summer Soaps: An After School Special
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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 thei…
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Wet Hot Summer Soaps: An After School Special
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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…
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Desperately Seeking Ron Popeil: An After School Special
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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. 1-888-GEN-XPOD to sh…
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Desperately Seeking Ron Popeil: An After School Special
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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! …
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Episode 5: Life, Death & Disney
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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! "The Rose Craft is a small, woman-owned business.We pri…
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Episode 5: Life, Death & Disney
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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! "The Rose Craft is a …
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Episode 4: Fuck No, I Want a Seat!
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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…
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Episode 4: Fuck No, I Want a Seat!
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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 FIRS…
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Episode 3: Hot Flash Summer
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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 a…
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Episode 3: Hot Flash Summer
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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. GenX Women are Sick of This Shit Love us? Hate us? Let us know! Want to contin…
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Episode 2: Lost Film Found (a Cinderella Story)
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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. My Fit Tribe Where each episode devles into unique experience and knowledge about body mind and spirit Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Get your hands on our MERCH!!!…
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Episode 2: Lost Film Found (a Cinderella Story)
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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. Love us? Hate us? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Join the original Facebook group! GenX Women are Sick of Your Shit Tell us your own 5 MInutes of Fame story! Join us fo…
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Episode 1: Put Your Teeth Back In Grandma
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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. Love us? Hate us? Let us know! Want to continue the conversation? Sign up for our newsletter! HERE Join the original Facebook group! GenX Women are Sick of Your Shit Tell us your…
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Episode 1: Put Your Teeth Back In Grandma
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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. My Fit Tribe Where each episode devles into unique experience and knowledge about body mind and spirit Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support…
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Episode 0: Water 0, Cat 1
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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 i…
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Episode 0: Water 0, Cat 1
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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! …
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