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The Gen-X-istentialists

The Gen-X-istentialists

By: Bunny & Scot
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Two Gen-X guys. One unpredictable wheel. Zero idea what's coming next. Bunny and Scot spin Mega-Wheel the Magnificent to spark random, hilarious, and occasionally deep conversations. From forgotten toys and '80s nostalgia to life's big existential questions, they tackle whatever fate throws their way — with plenty of laughs and a whole lot of WTF moments!

Hosts: Scot & Bunny

Episodes usually run around 20 minutes.

BE Creative LLC 2023
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Final Spin: 42 Years of Friendship and the End of the Gen-x-istentialists
    Feb 2 2026

    140 episodes. 42 years of friendship. One final turn of the wheel.

    In this series finale of The Gen-x-istentialists, Bunny and Scot are going back to their roots with a high-speed, no-holds-barred Mega Wheel spectacular. They’re stripping away the "marketable" fluff to tackle the topics that actually matter—and a few that definitely don't. From the architectural allure of Montreal to the dark, hacksaw-filled hallways of mortuary school, this is the examined life in its rawest, most chaotic form.

    In this final blowout, we’re unpacking:

    • The Cult of the Amateur: Why the reward for "lowest common denominator" content is the biggest impediment to modern innovation.
    • Mortuary Realities: Bunny dives into his past in the funeral industry to explain why "donating your body to science" might be weirder than you think.
    • Holographic Spectacles: A "trademarked" 2026 vision for the future of entertainment involving XXX-rated chess and Star Wars-style boards.
    • The Philosophy of "Know Thyself": Why it took 140 episodes to realize that a single Greek quote is the key to the entire Gen X experience.
    • Fate vs. Free Will: A final debate on whether life is a pre-written TV show or a DIY project we’re building while in a free-fall.

    It’s been an absolute blast. As the wheel spins down for the last time, remember: logic does not exclude madness, and quality is the only thing worth leaving behind.

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    45 mins
  • Survival of the True Self: Why the Modern World is Trying to Flatten Your Soul
    Jan 26 2026

    Are you living your true life, or are you just a "caveman" in a gray uniform waiting for the weekend?

    In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists, Bunny and Scot tear down the sitcom tropes of the "man cave" to find the raw psychological truth underneath. They explore why every Gen-Xer needs a "root object"—whether it’s a blue friction-toy cement truck or a college band promo photo—to remember who they were before the world told them who to be. It’s a conversation about aesthetics, meditation, and the "cheapest therapy you can get."

    Inside the conversation:

    • The Prison Analogy: A powerful look at why the only true privacy is inside your head, and how the man cave is just that "mental kernel" blown out into the physical world.
    • Miracle Whip Engineering: A tribute to the dads who piddled in garages, reorganizing screws in jars and sharpening lawnmower blades to escape the in-laws.
    • The Dystopian Aesthetic: Bunny explains his "happy space"—a stark white, chrome-covered dystopian spacecraft inspired by Rollerball and Clockwork Orange.
    • The First Cave: Reminiscing about the rooms that defined us—from navy blue "toddler caves" to Scot’s basement sanctuary with a shower-curtain door.
    • The Root Object: Why we keep relics like a '92 Fender P-Bass or a Danish globe lamp to stay anchored to our history.
    • Refuge vs. Hiding: Is the man cave about escaping the noise, or is it a pragmatic place to be your "light self"?

    Whether you’re living in a bi-level in the suburbs or a one-bedroom tower block, this episode is a straightforward guide to building your own fortress of solitude.

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    32 mins
  • The ROI of the Soul: Why 'Art for Art’s Sake' is a Luxury Most Creatives Can’t Afford
    Jan 19 2026

    Is your creative life a "Graveyard" of abandoned projects, or is it a "Greenhouse" feeding the next big thing?

    In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists, Bunny and Scot pull back the curtain on the creative process for those of us who have spent 30+ years in the trenches. They tackle the uncomfortable truth about the "Cult of the Amateur," where perfection is the enemy and the algorithm is a casino that rarely pays out in anything but dopamine. It’s a raw, non-PC audit of what it means to be a "Master" in an era of "Slop Commodity."

    Inside the conversation:

    • The Museum of Failed Things: Why Bunny keeps hard drives full of 38-podcast-ideas-a-night, and why Scot’s "Remarkable" tablet is where bad poetry goes to be deleted.
    • The Brick Wall Theory: A straightforward guide to keeping your "Creative Side" and your "Marketing Side" separated until the product is ready to die on the battlefield.
    • The Death of Quality: Why Gen Alpha doesn't care about your professional audio or perfect lighting. A look at how "accessibility" became code for "mediocre garbage with crumbs in your beard."
    • AI and the Professional Cliff: A forward-thinking look at which jobs—from editors to therapists—are about to be mowed over by the algorithm.
    • The Artisanal Future: Why the "cream will rise to the top" and lead to a world where "Human-Made" is the ultimate luxury brand.

    Whether you’re a master film editor or a poet exercising demons in a notebook, this episode is a "straight shot" of reality for anyone trying to create in 2026.

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    46 mins
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