Explore every episode of the podcast It Only Hurts When I Talk: Gen-X Aging Disgracefully
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signs of Adulthood | 31 août 2026 | 00:35:56 | |
Two very different opinions on the state of youth-to-adult progress and the blockers in today's society. What makes you an adult? Moving out? Paying off student loans? Buying a house? Getting married? Is it fair to say it's a different measurement now than when we were young, and whose fault is that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Not Caring | 13 août 2026 | 00:30:02 | |
Are we emboldened into not giving a f*&$ or just complacent? Strategically tolerating insanity or beaten down and unable to get back up? What is your enough-is-enough tipping point? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Half Baked | 23 juil. 2026 | 00:31:18 | |
Everything thinks they're an expert in something. But when you rely on someone or something with a ton of depth, does their lack of breadth cause an issue? At what point does expertise and specificity become a problem? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Three Complaints and a Joystick | 18 juin 2026 | 00:32:44 | |
We were the original gamers. We also can't remember which way is up. I blame Yar's Revenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Grim Spectre of Death | 02 juin 2026 | 00:30:24 | |
This isn't about regrets, but it is about that feeling of what we'll miss once life moves on without us. Grandkids, flying cars, world peace, people finally learning to park between the lines. Will these things happen in time? Definitely not that last one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kids in Basements | 21 mai 2026 | 00:34:37 | |
Gregg understands that young adults face different challenges and timelines than we did at their age. James thinks they should grow a pair. What happens when these two brothers-in-law stop being polite and start getting real? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Next Big Thing | 23 avr. 2026 | 00:41:16 | |
What's better than getting your every-week-or-so It Only Hurts When I Talk fix? MORE James & Gregg! Next week we launch our new Gen X horror storytelling podcast with a bunch of other wackos to take the weirdness dial up to 11. Learn about what it is, why it is, and how it is, on this special crossover episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What is your Love Language? | 13 avr. 2026 | 00:31:26 | |
So....we got things a bit out of order, as you can tell when this starts with talk about snow. Oops. In our timeline it was just Valentine's Day! Never mind lingerie, chocolate, and flowers, what is your love language? Could it be a crossword puzzle or a well-organized bathroom? Also, Gregg has an alternative explanation of PDA in the older population. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tipping Culture | 27 mars 2026 | 00:28:46 | |
We start with some napping talk, and then complain about - or try to explain? - tipping culture. As usual, Gregg blames Covid. Also, buffalo turkey legs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| AI-aye-aye | 13 mars 2026 | 00:31:29 | |
This week we jump on the AI bandwagon. We have both been using it since the beginning, in different ways, but today is about the arts and how creativity is impacted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Stupid Politics | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:49:47 | |
High concepts like failure mode analysis, low concepts like Gregg's clothing, and a revisit to the Idiot Zoo, as we drop our self-imposed restriction on political commentary. Really, it's our usual screaming at annoying people, but with politics as the backdrop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| We're Back, Baby! | 30 janv. 2026 | 00:33:58 | |
Season 6! There's a lot to catch up on including the weather, doctor's notes, and our new collaborative audio drama. Oh, and Gregg will be calling James "Elsa" going forward. We are on a new podcast hosting platform. If anything sounds weird, like we suddenly became funny and/or relevant, please let us know so we can fix it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| So long, farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, good night! | 02 déc. 2025 | 00:25:53 | |
Season finale! James just got back from Copenhagen and likes their parenting style better than ours. “It takes a village” done right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Stress vs Anxiety | 04 nov. 2025 | 00:26:22 | |
We tend to use the words “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably but there is a real difference between them. Brought to you by a mattress company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Nest, It Is Empty | 17 oct. 2025 | 00:30:23 | |
After years of leading up to it Gregg's kids are both out of the house. James has been convinced that he won't be able to handle it. How is it going? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Helped, Heard, Hugged, Distracted | 06 oct. 2025 | 00:32:43 | |
When you don't know what to say and nothing makes sense, how do you offer support? A frank discussion about loss and trying to be a friend though difficult times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ramp On, Ramp Off | 25 sept. 2025 | 00:23:52 | |
After an unintended month-long hiatus we are back. The brain relies on chemicals, and we rely on expert advice to regulate those chemicals. A cautionary tale of messing with the balance and dealing with the interpersonal consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bouncing Back | 23 août 2025 | 00:28:03 | |
It takes me half of the episode to get to the point, but this episode is about bouncing back and taking the wins when things seem to be falling apart all over the place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reinventing Yourself After 50 | 08 août 2025 | 00:30:04 | |
What's next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| When Did (blank) Become Socially Acceptable? | 01 août 2025 | 00:23:26 | |
Fill in with whatever annoys you. This can be filed under “Gregg and James rant”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes | 25 juil. 2025 | 00:34:07 | |
When you know a change is coming, are you excited or worried? Perhaps both? There is a level of inertia keeping us from change, with perspective being an important part of it. Are you a bystander or active participant in change? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| It’s Hip to be Square | 15 juil. 2025 | 00:24:37 | |
Let your geek flag fly! Geek, jock, basket case, princess, criminal – the Breakfast Club no longer defines the current generation of cliques. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shhhh! Keep it to yourself! | 02 juil. 2025 | 00:24:53 | |
We're baaaaaaack! Welcome to season 5. We start out with the “moving in silence” trend for Millennials. Is it too far of a correction from their defining characteristic of oversharing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Anticipation | 25 mars 2025 | 00:27:03 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Social Drinking (and not drinking) | 04 mars 2025 | 00:27:22 | |
When did the peer pressure to drink change into peer pressure to NOT drink? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| You Can’t Handle The Truth | 19 févr. 2025 | 00:29:59 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What’s in a Name? | 10 févr. 2025 | 00:23:44 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Brain Rot | 28 janv. 2025 | 00:26:59 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can I Buy You Some Broccoli? | 16 janv. 2025 | 00:27:43 | |
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bring On The Funk | 09 janv. 2025 | 00:30:02 | |
This week we discuss bad moods. What sets you off and what calms you down? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Let’s Go To The Mall | 19 déc. 2024 | 00:29:53 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| It’s Not Fair! | 06 déc. 2024 | 00:29:24 | |
Gregg stumbles across the concept of the Just World Theory which leads to a deeper discussion of empathy. Also, apologies for road rage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Idiot Zoo for Me and You | 25 nov. 2024 | 00:29:25 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Relating to Z | 11 nov. 2024 | 00:31:36 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Step On A Crack…. | 01 nov. 2024 | 00:25:17 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Moons Over Madison | 16 oct. 2024 | 00:24:28 | |
Season 4 begins! When selective memory crosses with yelling at clouds you end up questioning the moons over Madison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Crisis of Infinite Mid-Life Crises | 13 août 2024 | 00:32:37 | |
What is a Mid Life Crisis, really? Is it actually a “crisis” or just another inflection point on our respective journeys? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Risky Business | 05 août 2024 | 00:27:59 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Call Me Daddy | 23 juil. 2024 | 00:25:46 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Zero Sh*ts Given | 16 juil. 2024 | 00:26:38 | |
When you're done caring about the consequences because you care too much about doing it right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Giving Back (whether they want it or not) | 10 juil. 2024 | 00:28:28 | |
What is altruism? Is it truly for others, or really just for ourselves? Can't it be both? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| My TV Says I’m Crazy | 02 juil. 2024 | 00:32:58 | |
In media there's always a clamoring for better representation. What happens when that representation, specifically around mental health, is destructive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What’s That Smell? | 25 juin 2024 | 00:28:33 | |
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nutrition Over 50 | 19 juin 2024 | 00:29:36 | |
Join us on the path to a healthier Gregg as we discuss eating habits and our very different relationships with food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| My Eyes Are Up Here | 10 juin 2024 | 00:28:26 | |
This week we talk about being seen. How important is it to receive recognition and validation? Do we even really want to be seen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Glorious Multitudes | 29 mai 2024 | 00:33:25 | |
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Strategic Downsizing | 21 mai 2024 | 00:29:08 | |
Done mowing the lawn and fixing the roof? Your only other option is communal living. What do you want out of your next phase? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Diabeetus | 15 mai 2024 | 00:29:39 | |
Season 3 is going to be subtitled “What else can Gregg use to hit his deductible”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Released on our Own Recognizances | 06 mai 2024 | 00:30:15 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| We Were On A Break! | 27 févr. 2024 | 00:02:09 | |
A short update as we wrap up Season 2 and plan ahead for Season 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||