• A New Century a New Spin with AI guest: Rain
    Jul 14 2025

    As we embark on the next 100 episodes, Scot and Bunny stick with the theme of AI and invite a synthetic guest on board: Rain - a chatgpt Gen-Xer to share and answer questions alongside us. We discuss the idea of AI accuracy as well as answer more random queries from Mega-Wheel.

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    30 mins
  • "A Very Special Episode" - Show 100
    Jul 7 2025

    In this "Very Special Episode" - The 100th episode of The Gen Existentialists - Scot and Bunny discuss Gen X pop culture, specifically reacting to 50 AI-generated questions about iconic 80s television shows like Knight Rider, Miami Vice, and The A-Team. The duo shares their personal takes on classic sitcoms and cartoons, debating everything from character choices to cultural impact.

    We also delve into the origin of the show and where we may go in the future.

    We made it to 100 baby!

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    50 mins
  • The Empathy Hole and Other Childhood Supplies
    Jun 30 2025

    Take a wild ride down memory lane with The Gen-X-istentialists, where latchkey legends Scot and Bunny crack wise about everything from Trapper Keepers and pencil fights to porn stars and polycules. In this rapid-fire episode, the duo tackles nostalgic school supplies, arcade faves, the delicate dance between empathy and apathy, and whether monogamy still has a seat at the grown-up table. It’s sarcasm, sincerity, and side-splitting laughs—served with a side of existentialism and a whiff of scented markers.

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    30 mins
  • Death of the Mid: A Gen X Survival Guide
    Jun 23 2025

    In this wide-ranging episode of The Gen-X-istentialists, Bunny and Scot spin the Mega Wheel of Magnificence and launch into everything from the AI-driven collapse of creative careers to the surprising economics of artisan anchovy salt. Along the way, they dissect Gen X’s shifting relationship with friendship in the social media age, riff on the glory days of breakfast-for-dinner, and wax poetic about 80s music videos, Halloween, and existential rent prices in NYC. It’s a mix of humor, melancholy, and salty wisdom—straight from two latchkey kids still trying to make sense of the modern world.

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    33 mins
  • Stonewashed Stoicism & 90s Memories
    Jun 16 2025

    Bunny and Scot spin Mega-Wheel the Magnificent and dive headfirst into Gen-X sports debates (Miracle on Ice vs. Jordan’s Bulls! WCW vs. WWF!), 90s internet flashbacks (GeoCities, ICQ, LimeWire... oh my), and a wild journey through MTV memories (spoiler: Nirvana gets roasted hard). Plus: how Stoicism can save your ass when life hits like a 1980s recession. Tune in for hilarious rants, existential ramblings, and more random action than your Tamagotchi could ever handle. 🌀🎙️

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    24 mins
  • Rub One Out! Battlecry of the Crass Gen-X
    Jun 9 2025

    What do parachute pants, pink camo, and Gloria Estefan have in common? Apparently... everything. 🌀 Join Bunny and Scot as they spin Mega-Wheel the Magnificent and dive into the deep (and hilarious) waters of DIY plumbing fails, bucket list dreams vs VR, fashion disasters, 80s music video showdowns, and the true meaning of love and sacrifice. Plus: the wildest take on karaoke you’ll ever hear. Rub one out — or sing one out — with the Gen-X-istentialists! 🎙️🎸🎤

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    24 mins
  • Knowledge Bombs and 80s Nostalgia
    Jun 2 2025

    Buckle up, Gen-X warriors! Bunny and Scot go full throttle in this no-holds-barred episode — battling over Reaganomics vs. Cold War simplicity, roasting Margaret Thatcher, choosing between He-Man and Thundercats, and debating whether knowledge is a superpower or a soul-crushing burden. Plus: our wildly scientific takes on electric toothbrushes, Waterpiks, and the greatest desserts known to humankind. Spin the Mega-Wheel of Magnificence with us and dive headfirst into the mayhem, memories, and midlife WTFs. ✌️

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    24 mins
  • Lost Innocence, Found Joy and a Bag of Magic Beans
    May 26 2025

    Are we ruled by fate or do we really control our destiny? Join Bunny and Scot as Mega-Wheel the Magnificent serves up some deep existential questions, wild 80s nostalgia, and hilarious tangents — from goldfish crackers vs. Cheez-Its to life-altering bags of pinto beans. It's a full-throttle Gen-X ride through personal stories, childhood cravings, and the ultimate quest for lost innocence (plus a few surprise confessions that might land someone on the couch!). Spin the wheel, laugh, and reflect with the Gen-X-istentialists!

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    28 mins