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Two best friends, Sam and Jon, talk about what it's like to be caught between 2 generations, growing up in the ‘80’s & '90s, the pioneering internet culture, being latchkey kids, discovering punk rock via MTV and commercial radio, the video game explosion, and whatever else we feel like bullshitting about. It's chocked full of immature humor and self deprecation, and not for the faint of heart. Give the first episode a listen! You can thank us later. File Under: Discussion/Pop Culture/Humor * the theme is a snippet from the Armed Battery track “Set It Off” (used with permission)

Xennial Files


    • Jun 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 23m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    EP.025 - Post-Hernia Surgery, Wedding Shenanigans and the Watersports of Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 76:32


    Buckle up Bitches, cuz we're back! But this time we got the “Police Ride-Along!” Sam and Jon catch up and chat about plenty of dumb shit like speaking French and new sex positions, but also important stuff like talking about our friend the successful author, Sam's wedding and the shenanigans that took place, Jon and his post-Hernia surgery journey, our good friend's new band, and lots of other XF goodness! We know tens of you missed us so we are back and ready to do this more often. So let's get the show on the road w/ a new episode of Xennial Files! *** (+ a new bonus track: Jonny Vape & the Bustieres - “Fashionista” - used w/ Permission.)***

    EP.024 - Zappenstern and Rogersteen: A Bachelor Party Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 67:16


    On this funtastical episode Sam Sinister and Jonny Narcoleptic talk about Sam's recent bachelor party in Cleveland. The dynamic duo go into great detail over the festivities: the bar hopping, the baby waitress, the loud music, the conversations, and other things. They also chat about their buddies from Strange Highways, the open possibilities of the MCU universe, and so much more! So sit back and have an eargasm with this episode of XF!!! *** (end track is an unreleased instrumental track from The Shanks.)***

    EP.023 Wedding Planning and the Freudian Slip

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 101:34


    Jonny Dirtbag and Sam Sinister are back after a long hiatus to bring you more humor and insight into their lives. In this episode the d-level duo talk about Sam's upcoming wedding and the challenges that go with it, discuss some new bands they've discovered, along with topics such as punk bands going pop, selling out vs. selling in, along with tons more! So get ready to enjoy this new episode of XF! (songs included from: Dave Strong, The Skluttz, Bad Operation, The Linda Lindas, and Billy Bats and the Made Men. / Check out these bands on their Facebook pages, Spotify, and/or YouTube. And buy Dave Strong's debut self-titled album through thisisjustarecordlabel.Bandcamp.com.)

    EP.022 - I'm Sure the Audience is Riveted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 90:04


    We're back f**kers! Did you miss us? Probably not, but here we are returning for a 3rd season! In the first episode of 2023 we discuss a plethora of nonsense that is typical of us- how it's weird that it's 2023, how we are the same age as many TV sitcom dads, being old enough to be grandfathers, hopes and dreams and plans for the year, the normal poop conversation, and tons more! It's all what you've come to expect and enjoy from XF! So enjoy you heathens! *** (end song: Velma Punch - “Bomb (in Your Head)”) ***

    EP.021 - Vermins? Damn Near Killed Him!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 61:29


    On this episode Sam And Jon chat about the art of the Reacharound, the difference between Beyoncé and Taylor Shift, Jonny airs his grievances and talks mad shit, wanting to support the local scene, plans for the holiday and after, being a “boughtinist,” and so much more. Enjoy this Thankful episode of XF!

    EP.020 - Nostalgia Acts and Dressing For Comfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 71:17


    In this episode Sam and Jonny talk about nostalgia acts in music and when do they start, and dressing for comfort. So the title of the episode is pretty self-explanatory. Yeah, I know. We're dumb. But enjoy cuz it's fun! Maybe. *** (songs included in this episode: Blink 182 - “Edging.” Why you ask? Cuz we're assholes. Enjoy.)***

    EP.019 - Part 2 of Whatever the F#@! This Is…

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 90:30


    Continuation of the last episode, this time discussing details of the failed TIJAP episode, more horror movie talk, thoughts on ICP, Juggalos and Juggalettes, ugly names for men, endless self-promotion, and whatever else we felt like tickling our fancy. Just 2 best friends talking nonsense for another hour and a half, how can you not be excited for that? Are you even human? Do you not have feelings? Do you not have humor? Buckle up and beware, Xennial Files is back baby! Part 2 of 2. *** [end song is The Shanks - “The Government is Watching Me” and is shameless self-promotion. Used w/ permission of XF. So suck it.] ***

    EP.018 - Part 1 of Whatever the F@#! This Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 76:34


    Sam and Jon are back with more inane conversations about various and pointless topics such as bullshitting about Mom's Basement Fest that took place in Jon's new home- Youngstown, OH, Jon's upcoming label showcase show, more poop dejour and self-pleasure talk, Sam's mail debacle, and some Halloween and movie talk. Part 1 of 2. *** [end song is The Shanks - “She's a Riot” and is shameless self-promotion. Used w/ permission of XF. So suck it.] ***

    EP.017 - House Styles & The Nitty Gritty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 86:40


    Have ever wondered what it was like to hear a conversation w/ friends and all the mundane and boring shit that they talk about? Well, look no further than this episode! We talk shit about the backwards town Sam and Jon lived and met in, and the all important differences between a Cape Cod style house vs. bungalows in the special segment entitled “House Styles.” But, don't fret, cuz we also get down to the nitty gritty with our favorite movies and television shows of the 80s and 90s. This is a feel good episode for the whole family! *(Song used w/ permission from us)*

    EP.016 - Don't Be So Damn Serious…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 102:43


    On this episode Sam and Jonny do things on the fly and discuss the latter's upcoming move, as well as talk about the politics of bands like Anti-Flag, Green Day, and NOFX, Jonny feeling like he's in an abusive relationship w/ Weezer, dissecting the FXX mini-series Pistol, getting bastardized on Facebook groups, more selfless self-promotional, more poop talk, and so much more. *** (songs featured are: The Radio Buzzkills - “Moving Out,” John Denver's Body Double - “Number 17,” Sex Pistols - “Bodies,” and The Skluttz - “Church and State.”)***

    EP.015 - Pennsylvania Dutch and the Women Who Love Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 95:09


    In this episode Sam Sinister and Jonny Dictator discuss their favorite crushes from the 80s and 90's while also ADDing their way through various topics like Fresh Air, playing w/ drummers who weren't really drummers, determining whether or not “beater” is a proper term for a A-style tank, waxing intellectual about Alien vs. Terminator, art flicks and David Lynch movies, and whatever else we decide to discuss. It's wholesome fun for the whole dysfunctional family! *** (songs used in this episode: The Bittering Hops - “I Don't Know What I Like” {found on the newly released Ramonescore Brigade Volume II,} Johnie3 - “Alyssa Milano,” Proton Packs - “Continuum,” and The Feels - “She's Probably Not Thinkin' of Me.)

    EP.014 - Droppin' Many Suckas!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 93:59


    Hope you missed us cuz we're back by unpopular demand!!! Sam and Jonny Doinitall spend this episode catching up on the past two months. Sam finally getting the Covid, we have ourselves a quick geography lesson, Jon talks about his label at nauseam, they share aspects into their personal lives, thoughts on phonebook ripping performance art, and they play a fun game: What Does Our Penises Look Like? ***[ending is: Plaid Disasters - “Pit Destroyer” (from This is Just a Record Label: Rust Belt Hardcore” available at thisisjustarecordlabel.bandcamp.com )]

    EP.013 - We're Rebooted in Rare Form

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 89:40


    In this episode we go back to our usual format of being absolutely insane and we tackle topics such as movie/TV reboots, rating systems for movies, more conversation about porn, Jon's lack of witty surnames recently, trying different ideas moving forward, a new hip hop name for one of us, and a joke by Jon so bad that he couldn't repeat it on air. Sit back and enjoy the asinine humor on Xennial Files! *** (songs included are The Radio Buzzkills - “Figure Skate or Die” and The Runs - “This is Why People Don't Like You.” Used w/ permission.) ***

    EP.012 - Tribute to Now That's Class part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 99:54


    Sam and Jon's continuation of their conversation about Cleveland's venue Now That's Class that has closed but is reopening under the name No Class. They also talk about dumb stuff as usual, so don't you worry your pretty little head! Sam plays more music and Jon offers up his opinion about the Cleveland scene from an outsider's perspective. This is another fun episode so hope you enjoy! Or don't, we don't care.

    EP.011 - Now That's Class Tribute part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 68:04


    Along w/ technical problems, Xennial Files return w/ Sam Sinister and Jonny the Disco King. The two pay homage to longtime Cleveland venue, Now That's Class, which will be closing, along w/ some history and playing of some bands that have been featured there. They also tackle the Devolution of Devo, how Sam likes to do bad things to Sims, how Jonny got his surname for this episode, the typical poop conversation, and so much more. So tune in and be mildly entertained w/ Xennial Files! *(ending track: “Cleveland's Gotta Burn” by Jacknife Powerbombs)*

    EP.009 - Is That a Yule Log in Your Pants, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 94:16


    On this episode Samuel De La Sinister and Jonny Yuletide talk about a plethora of subject ranging from staying 40 forever, our love of Moira Rose, why Jon doesn't drink alcohol much, our favorite Christmas movies, and Sam revisiting Snoop Dogg's “Doggystyle.” We also chat about saying words wrong, why Jon doesn't consider nu-metal a dirty word, 80s hip hop and pop connection of Salt ‘N Peppa and Kid ‘N Play, and so much more. *** (music provided in this episode include: Gatlin - “Let Go,” Modern Angst - “Mass Hysteria,” One if By Land - “True Blue, Through, and Everything About You,” RATH and the Wise Guys - “21 Years,” and a 90s throwback track for you all to enjoy!)

    EP.008 - Reunited and It Feels So Good (The Aftermath)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 81:14


    Sam and Jonny Heartburn talk about the visit to Cleveland and all the fun stuff they did together: eating pasta, going to a toy store, playing Cards Against Humanity, Thrift Storing, and eating brunch and drinking Mimosas like two 22 year old bitches. We also chat about Jon and his wife's ordeal with their hotel room, and other stuff that chapped his ass. It was a fun trip that was almost 2 years in the making, enjoy us reminiscing! *** featured song: Dave Rocket and the Jobbers - “Hey Yo!” (used w/ permission from Faster and Louder Records) ***

    EP.007 - Pregaming and Complaining

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 61:31


    Sam and Jon use this episode as a way to pregame for a visit by the latter up to Cleveland over the weekend, after almost two years of not seeing one another. And boy do they use that time wisely: going through Facebook Event pages for the local shows, complaining about non-syncing traffic, how our last episode literally made Sam's fiancé gag, what's up with that shitty commercial featuring Alexis from Schitt's Creek, an invasion of Finches, and so much more. (There's some sound glitches towards the end of the episode, but ya know, it be like that sometimes!) *** Also this episode features kickass music from Cleveland's own Jacknife Powerbombs and Hellaphant, an awesome Toronto, Canada punk rock band. Enjoy the soothing sounds folks! ***

    EP.006 - Never Trust a Fart and Other Scary Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 70:40


    On this episode Sam and Jon get into the holiday spirit and discuss scary topics like shitting oneself and the mystery of ghost poops, watching horror movies, how Jon is the fat one now, the always fun pandemic talk, a particular Nickelodeon game show, how we continue to lose focus, and much, more more. *** featured track is Children of October - “Zodiac” ***

    EP.005 - Double Elbows (Yes, It's an Euphemism)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 96:56


    The dynamic duo are back and this time they are double the Italian! On this episode they talk about how used cars aren't cheap anymore, Sam lying about his weight on his License, is all pasta just pasta or is it all macaroni, masturbation as usual, how woke people want to bitch about 90s TV shows, and so much more. *** song at the end of episode is Dead City Dealers - “(She's A) Zombie” • used with permission by Sam himself. ***

    EP.004 - This One Brought To You By A.D.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 91:58


    This episode has zero focus. We bounce around various topics, many of them never get finished, and talk about things such as mishearing lyrics, Sam trying to start a Nintendo club as a kid, reading shampoo bottles while pooping, and clicking mislabeled porn and getting an eyeful of things we weren't ready to see, a lot of call backs to past episodes, and so much more. *closing track is On the Hiding to Nothing's “Don't Make Eye Contact,” courtesy of Cat's Claw Records and Tapes.*

    EP.003 - Eggplant Hieroglyphics vs the Power of Idiocy (The Woke Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 98:52


    Hmm… what to say about this episode? Well, it's different but the same. In by the same I mean it still has our dumb humor and insane riffing, and we do stumble across some nostalgic stuff like Seinfeld, Lost, and other things, but it's different in the fact that there are parts that have a more personal overtone. It's also a longer episode, but hey, it was a month in the making so shut up about it! We also chat about funny mobster names, how my wife still uses Yahoo! News, and so much more… you know you missed us! *(closing track: The Grandprixx - “Fingered Ghost,” taken from the Transylvania Style Punk Comp.)*

    EP.002 - And It Only Costs a Penny!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 73:46


    Sam and Jonny Tater Tots are at it again with another episode. This time they tackle AOL internet discs, their love of record stores, Jon's affinity for thick corduroy and pajama pants, ripping off the CD music clubs and feeling no remorse, what lurks in Sam's underwear drawer, and so much more. Be prepared for more of the same from the dynamic duo on the Xennial Files.

    EP.001 - What the Hell is an Xennial?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 62:14


    Two best friends talk about what an Xennial is and chat about some key points of what it means to be one. We also discuss our first time getting the internet as teenagers, what a CD is, the dreadful second X-Files movie, and much, much more. Be prepared for dumb humor, a lot of f-bombs, and plenty of riffing between hosts Sam Sinister and Jonny Funbags.

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