It Only Hurts When I Talk: Gen-X Aging Disgracefully

Binge watching, on-demand accessibility, and Amazon Prime have taken all of the fun out of waiting. Do you remember what it was like to plan your week via TV Guide? We do.

When did the peer pressure to drink change into peer pressure to NOT drink?

This week is an interesting discussion of the generational divide of what constitutes “history” and how to spur interest of past events with the younger generations. Also Gregg gets to brag about his kid, so there's that.

This week we're talking names! Tell Stephanie we said hi. Gregg really wanted to call this episode “Fistfuls of Meat” but it was vetoed by the IOHWIT's board of directors.

This week we touch on seasonal affective disorder and then dive into brain rot. Why do we spend so much time on it when we know there are much better things for our mental and physical health? Plus, Shrimp Jesus.

On this week's episode – which was recorded waaaaay back in November – Gregg falls off the diet wagon. Why is it so hard to get some habits to stick?

This week we discuss bad moods. What sets you off and what calms you down?

Remember Orange Julius? Radio Shack? That feeling of freedom to shop, see a movie, eat, and otherwise hang out with your friends only to encounter the ultimate embarrassment of running into…..your parents??? A trip down 80s memory lane.

Gregg stumbles across the concept of the Just World Theory which leads to a deeper discussion of empathy. Also, apologies for road rage.

Welcome to your new favorite vacation destination – and it's educational too! If only the idiots in the real world were as safely hidden behind bars as those in our Idiot Zoo. Put on your headphones, the walking tour is free! Diet Coke in a souvenir cup is available for $8.95.

Is there a place for the display of emotions in the workplace? We talk about the difference between the generations and how we all handle (and don't handle) ourselves in public.

This week for Halloween we look back at the superstitions of our youth. Some of them have a basis in logic and reason, and then there others that make no sense, but all of them bring back memories and stories.

Season 4 begins! When selective memory crosses with yelling at clouds you end up questioning the moons over Madison.

What is a Mid Life Crisis, really? Is it actually a “crisis” or just another inflection point on our respective journeys?

We remember being more risky as kids than they are today. Where is the line between early responsibility and neglect? Helicopter parenting and failing safely? Also discussed, the proper amount of salt on a pretzel.

It's one thing to feel old, but what about the realization that you're viewed as old by others? James shares a recent experience that changed his self-perception.

When you're done caring about the consequences because you care too much about doing it right.

What is altruism? Is it truly for others, or really just for ourselves? Can't it be both?

In media there's always a clamoring for better representation. What happens when that representation, specifically around mental health, is destructive?

Dodge balls. Freshly cut grass. Chlorine bleach. Those plastic tubes with psychedelic goo you blow into balloons. These are our GenX aroma triggers that pull us back in time. What are yours?

Join us on the path to a healthier Gregg as we discuss eating habits and our very different relationships with food.

This week we talk about being seen. How important is it to receive recognition and validation? Do we even really want to be seen?

What's the big deal with pronouns? Why are some people so offended by the fact that others are so insistent on them being used in just the right way?

Done mowing the lawn and fixing the roof? Your only other option is communal living. What do you want out of your next phase?

Season 3 is going to be subtitled “What else can Gregg use to hit his deductible”.

The boys are back! Are we better than ever? That's debatable given the number of doctors and insurance claims we've both seen since the last episode.

A short update as we wrap up Season 2 and plan ahead for Season 3.

Are you a planner? What if you're an obsessive planner surrounded by people who don't take the plan seriously? Ask Gregg, he'll tell you all about it.

We are at a fascinating cultural point of collective negativity. We no longer look for shared interests, instead we look for shared outrage as a bonding mechanism. What does any of this have to do with zoos and salves?

Retirement means finally being able to relax and do whatever you want, right? Sure, as long as your neighbors are okay with it.

Some things just aren't you, while others come naturally. Then there are those that you strive to improve upon. This week we talk about why we make those choices. Plus, coffee pots.

Are you relevant? At what point are new technologies just “magic” and you know what you know?

Everything is broken. Parts of us make sounds that we don't understand. What the #$*& happened?

Lights on the house and caroling! New Year's Eve in Times Square! Bar hopping for St Paddy's Day! Or, like us, you can just sit on the couch.

Kids these days. Are they really any worse than we were, or has parenting changed?

What's next? There are so many theories out there, both religious and scientific, but in the end it all comes down to what you are comfortable believing in. Deep stuff this week with a healthy dose of the usual James & Gregg tomfoolery.

Millennials are complaining that they aren't getting the support they need. Is this about money, family, or something else?

Welcome Wintertime! We talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as the holiday blues, winter funk and general blahs. It's a real thing and starts with the science of light.

What are habits? We fundamentally disagree on how to define them, and it's clear that one size doesn't fit all.

Would you want to be young(er) again? Is getting old so bad and was being young so good? Is age, in fact, just a number?

A stroll down memory lane and all the things you just don't see anymore, many for good reason. Cigarette machines, metal playground equipment, toll booth operators, and All In The Family.

Are you a grown-up? If not, what will it take for you to get there?

Welcome to Season 2! We have a fresh intro, new topics and the same old crabby hosts.

This week we discuss the younger generations, failure and freedom on our Season 1 Finale. Wait, what? No one said there would be seasons….

Rant! We revisit the “boats and horses” conversation from a few weeks ago and then get into it, yelling at clouds and trying to understand why people can't just try harder.

What is “vacation”, really? This week we talk about our very different perspectives on travel, relaxation and new experiences.

Whether it's falling asleep, staying asleep, or staying awake, we all seem to have our share of sleeping issues as we grow older. What can you do at 3am to fix the problem? Listening to us likely isn't the answer.

Part rant, part legitimate question. There are lots of ways to spend your time and money. Why are you burning it? We're talking about horses, boats, fancy cars, camping, gaming, Disney, and golf.

Will aliens invade if you don't check to make sure the garage door is closed? This week we get into why having things out of place can drive you crazy (if you're not already there). Also, number-form synesthesia.

Gregg's oldest is heading to college this week. We explore his mindset on the first to leave the nest.

We recently had a full-on family reunion and noticed the ways everyone shifts their behavior when we see each other after a long absence. Do you put on a mask when your family is present?