The Gen-X-Perience Podcast

In this episode of The Gen-X-Perience, Stacey and Roy sit down with psychotherapist Holli Rubin, whose work centres on body image, confidence, and mental wellbeing.

Holli believes that growing older isn’t something to fear—it’s something to embrace. She shares how midlife can bring clarity, strength, and new purpose, while also highlighting the mental health tools we all need to thrive through change.

We talk about the pressures Ge...

In this episode of The Gen-X-Perience, Stacey and Roy sit down with actor, director, and musician Scott Wright - best known for his time on Coronation Street and now making waves behind the camera.

Stacey and Scott go way back, so expect plenty of laughs and personal stories, while Roy discovers a whole new side to Scott’s creative journey. From soap star fame to carving out a career in film, Scott shares the highs, the challenges,...

In this episode of The Gen-X-Perience, Stacey and Roy sit down with Tom Bell - founder of DrinkWell UK - the brand redefining what it means to drink well in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Though technically a millennial, Tom’s mission is pure Gen X: keep the fun, skip the nonsense. From launching low-sugar wines and better-for-you spirits to building a brand that resonates with the health-conscious-but-still-up-for-it crowd, Tom shares...

What was it like running one of the UK’s most influential radio stations before podcasts were even a thing? How has journalism changed in the digital age? And what really goes on behind the mic?

This week on The Gen-X-Perience, Stacey and Roy sit down with Mick Ord, the former head of BBC Radio Merseyside, veteran reporter, and producer turned podcaster, to talk shop, storytelling, and how the media landscape has evolved from the 8...

Fashion icon, jewelry designer, and accidental influencer Carla Rockmore joins Stacey and Roy on The Gen-X-Perienceto talk style, reinvention, and why life after 50 is just getting good.

From going viral in her closet to becoming a voice for Gen X women who still love to play dress-up, Carla dishes on 80s fashion, social media fame, raising a trans child, and staying authentic through every season of life.

✨ Expect big laughs, bold...

In this episode of The Gen-X-Perience Podcast, Stacey Jackson and Roy Basnett sit down with legendary celebrity hairstylist Paul Edmonds, known for creating some of the most iconic hair moments of the 1980s and styling A-list stars across film, fashion, and music.

Paul takes us behind the scenes of the beauty industry during the golden age of glam rock, power pop, and bold self-expression. From perfecting perms and mullets to craft...

In this episode of The Gen-X-Perience Podcast, Stacey and Roy sit down - in person! - with Liverpool legend and 80s guitar icon Brian Nash, best known as the powerhouse behind the sound of Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

A proud Scouser, Brian shares candid stories from the golden age of synth-pop and controversy - from global success with hits like Relax, Two Tribes and The Power of Love, to life after chart domination. But this isn’t ...

In this episode of The Gen-X-Perience Podcast, Stacey and Roy sit down with David Lipper - actor, producer, director, and true Gen X icon.

Known to many for his unforgettable role as Viper on the hit 90s sitcom Full House, David was part of the golden age of teen TV, cementing his place in pop culture history. But his story doesn’t stop there. Far from being a one-note heartthrob, David has gone on to build a visionary career behin...

Welcome to The Gen-X-Perience Podcast - where nostalgia meets now. Hosted by singer, TV presenter and author Stacey Jackson, alongside radio personality Roy Basnett, this show dives deep into what it really meant (and still means) to be part of Generation X. Each episode blends humour, heart, and history as Stacey and Roy chat with fellow Gen Xers, pop culture icons, fashionistas, music legends and more. From iconic 80s music, movi...