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In this episode of Gen X Resistance, host Paul Stevens takes an honest look at what physical therapy can teach us about culture today. Just like working through painful, awkward neck exercises to keep your body strong, society needs to strengthen weak spots we’ve neglected too long—empathy, compassion, and the ability to have real debates.

Paul reflects on his own journey with degenerative disc disease and draws powerful parallels to the cultural breakdown we’re seeing around us. If we skip the hard work, we’re heading for collapse. But if we’re willing to push through the uncomfortable “exercises,” we can stay resilient, flexible, and connected.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why empathy is like stretching stiff muscles we’ve ignored for too long.
• How compassion strengthens what resilience alone can’t fix.
• Why debate is the cultural “core workout” society desperately needs.
• The Gen X perspective on toughness, sarcasm, and learning to balance strength with humanity.
• Why doing the uncomfortable work now prevents a much more painful breakdown later.

Paul’s challenge to Gen X is simple: we’ve got the grit, but now we need to do the therapy—cultural therapy that keeps us from snapping under pressure.

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In this episode of Gen X Resistance, Paul Stevens takes on a difficult but vital subject: the tragedy surrounding Charlie Kirk and what it means for free speech in America.

Paul shares his raw reaction, the anger and heartbreak, and then digs into what was really lost—more than a man, more than a voice. It was a blow to open discourse itself.

From the First Amendment to Gen X’s lived experience of growing up in a world where disagreement didn’t destroy friendships, Paul argues that freedom of speech is not optional—it’s foundational. He challenges listeners to defend the right to speak, even when they disagree, and to resist the growing cultural trend of silencing voices instead of debating them.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death is moral cowardice.
• How Gen X learned to disagree without hate—and why that matters now.
• The danger of treating debate as violence and disagreement as hate.
• Why suppressing speech leads to something far worse: violence.
• What we must pass on to the next generation if we want freedom to survive.

This is a heavier episode than usual, but one that matters deeply. If Gen X doesn’t model authentic, open discourse, who will?

Listen in, reflect, and share this with someone who needs to hear it.

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In this episode of Gen X Resistance, Paul Stevens takes us back to 1996 with a surprising find—an old grocery receipt. What used to cost $19 would barely cover two items today. But as Paul points out, being young has always been a struggle, whether it was 1996 or 2025.

While it’s tempting to think today’s youth have it easier, the reality is they face challenges of their own: student loans, high housing costs, and an unpredictable economy. Gen X knows those struggles firsthand—and as the bridge generation, we’re in a unique position to help.

Paul shares five ways Gen X can guide the next generation through the pain of just starting out:

1. Teach Financial Reality Without Doom and Gloom
   Show young people how to budget, plan, and manage money in today’s economy—not with lectures, but with real tools.
2. Share Career Advice and Real-World Skills
   From interviewing confidently to reading workplace culture, Gen X has hard-earned lessons that still matter.
3. Mentor Instead of Judge
   Break the cycle of criticism and offer guidance, whether it’s fixing a car, understanding a mortgage, or just answering questions without making someone feel dumb.
4. Model Balance in a Burnout Culture
   Work hard, yes—but also show that life beyond the job matters. That’s not weakness, that’s wisdom.
5. Remind Them Struggle Is Normal, Not Failure
   Being young means learning. Struggle isn’t a sign of failure—it’s the foundation for growth.

Closing Thoughts:
Prices may change, but the fight to find your footing when you’re young is timeless. Gen X doesn’t need to sit back and criticize—we can use our spot in the middle to guide, encourage, and equip the next generation.

Listen on your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Got thoughts, stories, or maybe your own old receipts? Email Paul at genxresistance@gmail.com
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Stay strong. Stay sharp. And most importantly—stay RAD, my friends.
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In this episode of Gen X Resistance, Paul Stevens explores what it means to be the “middle child” of history. Just like Jan Brady lived in the shadow of Marcia and Cindy, Generation X has spent decades wedged between the spotlight-hogging Boomers and the endlessly discussed Millennials. But being in the middle isn’t a weakness—it’s a strength.

Paul breaks down the unique resilience, independence, and perspective Gen X has developed from being overlooked. From latchkey kid survival skills to the art of “necessary apathy,” Gen X has turned cultural invisibility into an advantage. Along the way, he highlights how middle children—and Gen Xers alike—adapt, innovate, and bridge divides.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The disappearing middle child in America and what that says about culture today
• Why being overlooked actually builds adaptability and independence
• How Jan Brady is the perfect metaphor for Generation X
• Famous middle children who prove being in the middle can be powerful
• Why Gen X is uniquely positioned to be the bridge between analog and digital, Boomers and Gen Z

Paul also gives shoutouts to fellow Gen X creators—Gen X POV and Jason Eck at Stuck in the Middle Podcast—who are carrying the banner for Gen X voices in today’s media landscape.

If you’ve ever been called the “forgotten generation,” this episode is your reminder: Gen X isn’t forgotten—we’re the glue holding the whole thing together.

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Email: genxresistance@gmail.com

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What did it really mean to grow up in a world without Google, GPS, or the dopamine hit of a “like” button? In this episode of Gen X Resistance, Paul Stevens takes listeners on a trip back to when independence wasn’t an app, self-reliance wasn’t optional, and problem-solving didn’t require an algorithm.

This isn’t just nostalgia—it’s about remembering what gets lost when convenience replaces competence, and why choosing the harder road sometimes makes you stronger.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Finding Information — From card catalogs and encyclopedias to today’s instant (but shallow) Google searches.
  
  
  
• Navigation — How a Rand McNally atlas and grit got Paul and his brother across the country without GPS.
  
  
  
• Social Validation — What friendship and connection looked like before metrics, likes, and shares defined value.
  
  
  
• Communication — Answering machines, being unreachable, and reclaiming the right to be offline.
  
  
  
• Entertainment — From Thursday-night TV events and full albums to the endless buffet of streaming.
  
  
  
• Food & Shopping — Cooking, takeout, and walking into a store versus living on delivery apps.
  
  
  
• Memory — When birthdays, phone numbers, and addresses actually lived in your head.
  
  
  
• Problem-Solving — Replacing a truck transmission without YouTube tutorials and the lessons that stuck.
  
  
  
• Coping with Life — Dealing with stress before hashtags and memes turned “self-care” into a slogan.
  
  
  
• Buying Stuff — Why trusting your judgment used to be enough.
  
  
  

Paul makes the case that Gen X might be the last generation that had to figure things out without outsourcing every thought to a device. Resistance isn’t about living in the past—it’s about choosing independence in a world that increasingly pushes dependency.

Listen, if you’ve ever wondered:

• What did we gain from technology—and what did we lose?
  
  
  
• Are convenience and dependence the same thing?
  
  
  
• How do we pass real-world resilience to the next generation?
  
  
  

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his week on Gen X Resistance, host Paul Stevens takes a heartfelt look back at the life and legacy of Hulk Hogan — the man who turned wrestling into a cultural phenomenon.

From the moment Hogan dropped that atomic leg drop on The Iron Sheik in 1984 to create Hulkamania, to his shocking heel turn as Hollywood Hogan and leader of the nWo, we walk through every major milestone of his career.

Paul shares personal stories of being 10 years old in 1985, flexing in the mirror, ripping up old T-shirts, and living by Hogan’s commandments: say your prayers, train hard, and eat your vitamins.

This episode isn’t just about wrestling — it’s about what Hulk Hogan meant to an entire generation. How his matches mirrored real-life events like the Iran crisis and the Gulf War. How he transformed from the ultimate American hero to one of wrestling’s greatest villains. And how, decades later, losing him feels like losing a piece of our childhood.

Whether you were a lifelong wrestling fan or just someone who grew up knowing the name Hulk Hogan, this tribute is for you.

💥 In This Episode:

• The birth of Hulkamania and Hogan’s victory over The Iron Sheik (1984)
• WrestleMania I and how Hogan made wrestling mainstream (1985)
• The Mega Powers, The Ultimate Warrior, and cracks in the red-and-yellow image
• The nWo heel turn that changed wrestling forever (1996)
• Hogan’s comeback, his match with The Rock at WrestleMania X8, and his Hall of Fame induction
• Why Hulk Hogan’s story isn’t just wrestling history — it’s Gen X history

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🎧 Episode Description (for podcast apps & SEO):
In this episode of Gen X Resistance, Paul Stevens takes off the nostalgia goggles to deliver a fresh, no-fanboy-tinted review of Superman (2025). Is James Gunn’s vision a bold new beginning for the DCU—or just another caped cash grab? From deep fakes and disinformation to Krypto the Superdog and a standout Lex Luthor, Paul breaks it all down through a Gen X lens. Tune in for honest insights, cultural context, and why this Superman might actually be what the world needs right now.

📌 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 🧠 The Critical Temperature
  IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic scores—how audiences and critics are reacting, and why they don’t always see eye to eye.
• 🎬 Meet the New Superman Crew
  A quick look at the cast and director James Gunn’s fresh take on the DCU—with a few surprising character additions (hello, Guy Gardner's bowl cut).
• 🔍 The Plot (Light Spoilers)
  A morally complex story involving a mysterious Kryptonian video, government fear-mongering, and ambiguous tech threats. Is it a deep fake… or something darker?
• ✅ The Good:
  • Corenswet brings sincerity
  • Lois Lane is sharp and credible
  • Lex Luthor steals the show
  • Relevant themes like disinformation & media trust
  • A flying super dog that somehow works
• ❌ The Bad:
  • A bloated second act
  • Side heroes underused
  • Ma & Pa Kent... too country, even for me
• 🎨 Style & Score:
  A visual mix of retro comic book flair and modern color—plus subtle nods to the classic John Williams theme.
• 🧓 A Gen X Perspective:
  Why Superman as an awkward, sincere outsider resonates with those of us who grew up in an analog world now ruled by algorithms.
• 🗣️ Critics vs. Audience:
  Why the movie’s deeper value might not be showing up on the critic checklist—and why that matters less than you think.
• 📼 Final Rating: “Dude! (But in a Good Way)” – 4/5
  Paul uses the Gen X Resistance Scale to rate the movie. It’s not perfect—but it’s got heart, punch, and purpose.

🧬 Gen X Resistance Movie Rating Scale:

• 🛑 Lame (1/5): Total garbage. Embarrassing.
• 🙄 As If! (2/5): Tried to be cool. Tripped on your parachute pants.
• 📀 Rental Worthy (3/5): Decent Friday night filler.
• 🎧 Dude! (4/5): Rewatchable. Solid story. Memorable lines.
• 🤘 TOTALLY RAD! (5/5): Instant classic. Deserves its own lunchbox.

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Episode Summary:
In this brutally honest review, Paul Stevens takes the latest dino-sized letdown—Jurassic World: Rebirth—to task. What was supposed to be a thrilling return to the franchise turned out to be a soulless, corporate content dump aimed at nostalgia-starved audiences.

Paul revisits his personal connection to the original Jurassic Park, shares memories from his first date in 1995, and contrasts that magical experience with the overproduced, underwritten mess that is Rebirth.

Spoiler alert: this reboot didn’t evolve—it devolved.

🦖 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 🎬 A nostalgic look back at Jurassic Park (1993) and what made it timeless
• 📉 A breakdown of Rebirth’s weak plot, flat characters, and identity crisis
• 🤖 Why this movie feels like it was made by a committee or an algorithm
• 🧪 A rant on lazy science and the ridiculous oxygen zone theory
• 💸 The truth about the “villain” who just wanted to cure heart disease
• 🎭 Disconnected performances from otherwise talented actors
• 🤦 The failed attempt at humor, family bonding, and mutated dinos
• 🧠 Gen X’s demand for originality over IP-driven sludge
• 💬 Paul’s personal take: why Gen X isn't buying what Hollywood is selling

📊 Ratings Recap:

• IMDb: 6.3/10
• Metascore: 52/100
• Rotten Tomatoes: 56% Critics / 72% Audience
  (Paul questions that audience score—hard.)

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