• Q&A Sunday - Black History Month Gen X Culture Edition
    Feb 16 2025

    This Black History Month, let's take it back to the Gen X era! In this special Q&A Sunday episode, Don and Eva answer questions about the impact of Black culture from the ‘70s through the early 2000s. From the music that shaped a generation to the TV shows, movies, and historical moments that defined our time, they're bringing nostalgia and knowledge.

    Which Black Gen X icons had the biggest influence? What cultural shifts changed the game? We’ve got the answers—and maybe a few debates along the way!

    Want to catch individual questions from this episode? They’re all in our Q&A Sunday playlist on YouTube!

    Listen, comment, and tell us your favorite Black history moments from the Gen X era! Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share to support the Chat and Bother podcast.

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    35 mins
  • Q&A SUNDAY - What are the Keys to a Successful Marriage?
    Jan 27 2025

    This Q&A Sunday, we’re talking about what it takes to have a successful marriage! From communication and trust to navigating challenges together, we’re sharing our thoughts on making relationships last. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to join the conversation every Sunday! You can also check out our Q&A Sunday playlist on YouTube to see all the questions we’ve answered so far. Drop your thoughts in the comments on Facebook, Spotify, or This Q&A Sunday, we’re talking about what it takes to have a successful marriage! From communication and trust to navigating challenges together, we’re sharing our thoughts on making relationships last. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to join the conversation every Sunday! You can also check out our Q&A Sunday playlist on YouTube—we’d love to hear from you!

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kBPlZpYiF0

    What is Q&A Sunday?

    Q&A Sunday is a weekly segment on the Chat and Bother Podcast where we answer fun, nostalgic, and thought-provoking questions, often inspired by Gen X culture. The questions appear live on our Facebook and Instagram Stories, allowing our audience to participate in real time. If you miss the live questions, you can still join the conversation by answering in the comments on our YouTube Shorts or watching the full episode on our YouTube channel. Listeners can also call in with comments or suggest new topics by visiting ChatAndBother.com and clicking the phone icon. Some responses may even be featured in future episodes!

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    24 mins
  • Gen X Anxiety EXPLAINED: Are Baby Boomers Responsible?
    Jan 20 2025

    Did Baby Boomers create the perfect storm for Gen X anxiety? Or did they accidentally raise the most resilient (and hilariously unbothered) generation ever? In this episode, Eva and Don break down the chaos of growing up Gen X—where every game, playground, and news report felt like the apocalypse was just around the corner.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPL5EaqZeyc

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    In this episode:

    • The nerve-wracking games like Operation and the Pop-Up Tic Tac Toe game that made kids sweat!
    • Playground warfare: dodgeball, Red Rover, and other borderline-dangerous games that ruptured spleens and dislocated shoulders.
    • The rise of 24/7 news and how it turned every headline into a kid’s worst nightmare.
    • How the Baby Boomer “every man for himself” mentality shaped Gen X into the most anxious yet feral and unbothered generation.

    We want to hear from YOU! What childhood games made YOU the most nervous? Do you think Baby Boomers are responsible for Gen X’s feral resilience? Call us and tell us what you think at 312-788-7827. Share your thoughts in the comments on Facebook and YouTube, and join the conversation!

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    19 mins
  • AITA: Affair Baby Gets Tuition, Our Child Gets Nothing
    Dec 29 2024

    This week, Don and Eva tackle a heated AITA post that’s sparking plenty of opinions. A mother is thinking about taking her ex-husband to court to help pay for their child’s private school tuition after discovering he’s planning to pay tuition at the same school for his other child with his current wife. The twist? The ex might not be able to afford both, and tensions are running high as questions of fairness, finances, and parental responsibility come into play.

    Don and Eva break down the situation, debating whether the mom is justified in her actions or if she’s stirring up unnecessary drama. They discuss the challenges of co-parenting, the complexities of blended families, and the emotional weight of trying to do what’s best for your child. Is she the a**hole? Call us and tell us what you think at 312-788-7827, or tell us what you think on our Facebook page.

    Read the Full AITA Post!

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    16 mins
  • How Did Your High School Coaches Impact Your Character and Future?
    Sep 16 2024

    In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva discuss the lasting influence of high school coaches and the powerful impact they have on shaping our character and future. Whether you were an athlete, mathlete, academic decathlete, debater, mock trial member, or watched it all from the sidelines, coaches often play a pivotal role in our development—far beyond the field, court, or stage. Join us as we share personal stories, discuss life lessons learned through discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, and reflect on how these experiences continue to guide our decisions today.

    Did your high school coach help mold the person you’ve become? Share your memories in the comments and join our thought-provoking conversation on the connections between sports, leadership, and personal growth.

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    22 mins
  • Part 2: Sending Gen Z to College - What Has Changed?
    Sep 3 2024

    In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva discuss their recent experience of moving kids into their college dorms and how it’s changed over the years. They’ll compare the practical, no-frills dorm decorating of the 90s—milk crates and posters, anyone?—to the carefully coordinated, Pinterest-inspired setups of today - powered by parents.

    We’ll also examine the shift in parenting styles, discussing how Gen X parents are much more involved in their kids’ college lives compared to the hands-off approach many boomer parents took. Join us for a conversation about how these changes reflect broader cultural shifts and what it means for students and families alike.

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    22 mins
  • Part 1: How Has the College Move-In Experience Changed from Gen X to Gen Z?
    Aug 26 2024

    In this episode of Chat and Bother, Don and Eva discuss the evolution of college move-in day and how it has drastically changed from Generation X to Generation Z. From the days of landlines and Mapquest to the era of iPhones and Life360, we explore the key differences in how each generation tackled the big move and letting go. Were dorm setups, parental involvement, and the emotional rollercoaster the same for both generations? Join us as we compare stories and consider how cultural and technological shifts have transformed this rite of passage over the past thirty years. Whether you're a Gen Xer reminiscing or a millennial reflecting on your own experience, this episode is sure to bring up (hopefully fond) memories and laughter around move-in day.

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    17 mins
  • Sportsball! How Did We Not Know About the Strike Team 30 for 30?
    Aug 19 2024

    What do you do when your spouse wakes you up and asks you to install the ESPN app on her iPad? You install it - no questions asked. Unless you don't want to watch a documentary at 5 am and discuss it. Then you ask as many questions as possible.

    On the episode, Don and Eva discuss the 30 for 30 Shorts documentary "Strike Team." As strategists by trade, they break down some of the possible holes in the US Marshall's plan to scam fugitives in bulk, and marvel at the genius behind the sting operation that still stands out in the history books today.

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    19 mins