Gen-X With A Twist Podcast

Kim and Jen are long-time friends and teachers who bring a distinct perspective to the Gen X nostalgia space. Their "twist" is that they don't just talk about the music, movies, and trends of their formative years. They also tackle the good, bad, and ugly of midlife, filtered through the lens of two educators who've spent their careers watching generations come and go. New episodes arrive every two weeks on Buzzsprout. The show covers defining moments of what they call "the forgotten generation," from the Brat Pack documentary The Brats to the abduction of Adam Walsh and its lasting impact on Gen X childhoods. Lighter episodes feature nostalgic beverage throwbacks and debates about the trends that actually mattered versus the ones we've collectively agreed to forget. Their teaching backgrounds inform the show in subtle but important ways. Kim and Jen also host a separate podcast called Twisted Teachers that focuses on education, and that dual perspective gives Gen-X With A Twist a grounded quality. They aren't just reminiscing. They're thinking about how the experiences of their generation connect to what they see in classrooms today. The podcast also features interviews with current and former educators alongside authors, broadening the conversation beyond pure nostalgia. It's a solid pick for Gen Xers who want their trip down memory lane paired with some real-world perspective.