HeyJaredGenX Guys
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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- Aug 29, 2026
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Episode 104 - Three GenX Icons lost, Movies of 1984 & NFL Preseason (opens the original)
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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
Episode 103 - Dark Humor, Bucket Lists & Why We Still Watch NFL Preseason (opens the original)
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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 gam
Episode 102 - Roger Craig FINALLY Gets His Hall of Fame Recognition + Our 80s Arcade Memories (opens the original)
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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 gam
Episode 101 - Did GenX Have It Better? Disney, AI and the Future of Superheroes (opens the original)
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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 changin
Episode 100 -The Big 100: Sports Debates and Musical Memories (opens the original)
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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 Bill
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