Who Will Save Generation X

Do your part to help save Generation X by tuning into this podcast devoted to remembering, celebrating and preserving the pop culture of the 70s 80s and 90s. Join Gen X host Zabe as he tests the skills and memories of Gen X contestants with trivia games, pitting two friends against each other for the ultimate slacker prizes. Play along from home, root on your favorite competitor, and yell at the judges if you must.

Recent Episodes

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EP 50: "Where’s the Boss? Ed vs Dan
Jan. 31, 2026

EP 50: "Where’s the Boss? Ed vs Dan

We welcome two first time guests who are best friends, to bring plenty of laughs as we play games and reminisce about our pop culture during Generation X. We recorded this a LONG time ago, and my apologies to our guests for m...
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Challenging Stage #19: "As You Wish, Jane" Christmas Special (feat. Jane & Robin)
Dec. 24, 2025

Challenging Stage #19: "As You Wish, Jane" Christmas Special (feat. Jane & Robin)

Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone! In this episode of the Challenging Stage Zabe plays in round 1 a game called “Doing Lines With The Judges” , round 2 features Robin playing a round of "Does Robin Know?" and round...
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Challenging Stage #18: "Happy Birthday From Buff-a-loo New York" Dedication Episode to Paul Rodgers
Dec. 18, 2025

Challenging Stage #18: "Happy Birthday From Buff-a-loo New York" Dedication Episode to Paul Rodgers

We had a Long Distance Dedication called into our website Answering Machine asking if we could do a special birthday episode to Patreon Supporter Paul Rodgers. So, happy birthday to Paul! This episode is one that you might es...
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Recent Blog Posts

You have reached the Coughlin Brother's mortuary. We are deeply sorry we are unable to come to the phone right now...
March 5, 2024

You have reached the Coughlin Brother's mortuary. We are deeply sorry…

 ...but if you leave your name and number, we'll get back to you as soon as is humanly possible. Have you used our Answering Machine yet? You can leave us a message from your phone or computer on our website. Just click the blue microphone ico…

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Dysfunctional Family Feud: Besides books, name something you buy at the Scholastic Book Fair.
June 26, 2023

Dysfunctional Family Feud: Besides books, name something you buy at t…

We have our latest round of Dysfunctional Family Feud questions ready for you to answer! As always, remember to keep your answers within the GenX time frame, and only give yourself a response time of 5 seconds per question. >&…

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Announcing This Quarter's Winner of THE POWER STRUGGLE
June 13, 2023

Announcing This Quarter's Winner of THE POWER STRUGGLE

Great news- we finally have a first quarter winner for The Power Struggle! Everyone give a major congratulations to Darren Fonseca! Darren submitted correct answers to The Power Struggle from our Anniversary Episode  You can check out the clips…

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Reviews

Gen X rules!

"Love this podcast! Fun trivia and Zabe is a great host! We also know that you have no control over the Ads played on the podcast."

anarchy anarchy | Sept. 15, 2023

Just Can’t Get Enough!

"As a proud (and sometimes reluctant) member of Gen X, I was very happy to find this podcast. Lots of 80s joy and memories. Equal parts silly, smart, and stressful (when I don't have the answer). If y…"

MovieMammamia | July 19, 2025

Awesome!

"I absolutely love the podcast! Everyone at who will save generation X are wonderful on the podcast. I love the format, some more than others, but I listen to them all and enjoy them very much. I am a…"

Stephanie Bryant | Feb. 2, 2026
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