GenX Journeys
Welcome to GenX Journeys, the podcast that celebrates reinvention, resilience, and the unstoppable spirit of Generation X! 🎸💥 Formerly known as Journey of the Rhode Runner and Inspiring Journeys, this evolution reflects the path so many of us are on—rediscovering our passions, rewriting our stories, and proving that it’s never too late to thrive. Each week, we bring you: 📅 Wednesdays – New episodes of GenX Journeys, featuring inspiring conversations with thought leaders, athletes, entertainers, and everyday warriors who embody the GenX mindset: work hard, play hard, and never stop growing. 📅 Thursdays – Throwback Thursdays, where we revisit classic episodes from Return to the '80s—a nostalgic deep dive into the movies, music, and pop culture that shaped us. 📅 Fridays – Power Surge, a short, high-energy dose of inspiration to fuel your mindset and keep you moving forward. Each episode begins with a heartfelt tribute to a fallen hero, honoring the mission of 22 Too Many. Because the best part of your story? It’s still being written. 🎤 Hosted by Paul Stroessner, runner, writer, pop culture enthusiast, and proud GenXer on a mission to inspire. #GenXJourneys #NeverTooLate #ThrowbackMeetsFuture #Reinvention #NostalgiaAndGrowth
Episodes
📅 Originally aired: April 12, 2019
🎧 Guest: Lizzie Newton (from Liz Laugh Cry)
This week on Return to the ’80s, we’re throwing it back to one of our most fun and unfiltered episodes — the wild ride that is Netflix’s
In this month’s GenX Book Club, Paul Stroessner, Suzanne Mattaboni, and Del Roehling dive into Michael Koresky’s heartfelt memoir-meets-film-critique, Films of Endearment: A Mother, a Son, and the ‘80s Films That Defined Us.
Koresky revisits ten female-driven films of the 1980s with his mother, using them as a lens to explore f...
Originally released: April 13, 2017
In this special Throwback Thursday episode, Paul and Robert are joined by the legendary Doug McCoy—host of the now-retired McCoyCast podcast network, which included shows like Never Seen It, Crazy Creepy Cool Movies, and Read more
In this deeply inspiring episode, Paul is joined by spiritual guide, author, and former Goldman Sachs VP Neal Bakshi, whose bold journey from Wall Street to worldwide healing retreats embodies everything GenX Journeys stands for: reinvention, purpose, and soul alignment.
💻 After narrowly recovering from a laptop disaster (...
Get ready to crank up the volume and rewind the tape as GenX Journeys joins forces with The Long Rewind for an epic crossover episode all about ‘80s Movie Soundtracks!
This is Paul’s first official crossover epis...
In this episode, we’re joined by the wonderfully multi-talented Laura Lee, author of Saturn’s Favorite Music. Laura’s creative path has been as eclectic as her writing: she’s the author of 21 books across biography, humorous reference, fiction, and children’s literature, and has worked as a professional mime, improvisati...
📅 Originally aired: February 23, 2017
🎧 Episode (Turn It Up to) 11 of Return to the '80s
Today we’re cranking the volume all the way up to eleven as we revisit one of the most iconic and hilarious cult classics of the ’80s—This Is Spinal Tap!
We’re breaking all the rules—and talking about Fight Club. Paul is joined by author and returning guest Suzanne Mattaboni for a deep dive into Chuck Palahniuk’s cult classic novel (and the iconic 1999 film adaptation by David Fincher).
🎸 Bon Jovi, Big Hair, and Our First Guest Ever!
Originally aired: December 1, 2016 on Return to the '80s
This Return to the ‘80s classic is one for the time capsule! Join Paul and Robert as they welcome their very first guest—Scott Compton, host of the now-re...
In this soul-stirring episode of GenX Journeys, Paul sits down with singer-songwriter and worship leader Cynthia Lok to talk about the power of music, faith, and rediscovery.
💫 Cynthia opens up about the defining moment that reignited her spiritual journey—and how that path led her into...
Originally aired: March 15, 2019 on Return to the '80s
This week on GenX Journeys Throwback Thursday, we’re revisiting a gem from the Return to the '80s archives—my incredible conversation with film critic and author Helen O’Hara!
Hosts: Paul Stroessner & Suzanne Mattaboni
In this episode of the GenX Book Club, Paul is joined by fellow GenX writer Suzanne Mattaboni (Once in a Lifetime) for a heartfelt, honest, and occasionally hilarious discussion about The Perks of Being a Wallflower—Stephen Ch...
📆 Originally aired: December 13, 2016
🎙️ Hosted by Paul Stroessner | Co-host: Robert Mishou | Special Guest: Jim Vilk
We’re revving up the nostalgia machine and heading full throttle into the golden age of TV intros—the action-pac...
Episode Title: ’80s Sitcom Theme Songs (Originally aired: Oct 13, 2016)
Cohost: Paul Stroessner & Robert Mishou
Description:
We're cranking the dial ...
This week on GenX Journeys, I’m officially hitting the pavement—again.
After months of knowing it was coming, I finally pulled the trigger and signed up for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon. But here’s the thing: even though I knew I was going to do it, something
🎙️ Throwback Thursday – My Backstage Interview with Rubix Kube + Steve Brown & PJ Farley of Trixter!
📅 Originally recorded: April 21, 2018 | 🎧 First aired: April 28, 2018
This may just be my favorite interview ever.
🎙️ Throwback Thursday – The Breakfast Club (with Lizzie Newton)
📅 Originally aired: May 10, 2019
🎧 Re-released: April 11, 2025
🎙️ GenX Book Club – Mayte Garcia’s The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince
Hosts: Paul Stroessner & Suzanne Mattaboni
Book: Read more
Originally aired: March 31, 2022
It’s the final installment of our Return to the ’80s March Madness series! For our 5th Annual Tournament, we focused on the solo hits of the legendary Phil Collins—no Genesis tracks here, just 16 power...
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