The System Is Glitching (According to us Geezers)

In Episode 73, we’re joined by the crazy minds behind Geezer Magazine Laura LeBleu and Paul Von Zielbauer — a publication built by and for Gen X — and let’s just say… we’ve got thoughts.

The economy feels weird.

Politics feels weird.

Culture feels weird.

And apparently Gen X is now officially old enough to have a magazine.

So we ask the question:

Is everything falling apart…

Or are we just seasoned enough to see the cracks?

We talk about:

• Why institutions feel unstable

• The “middle child” generation perspective

• Scarcity mindset vs abundance thinking

• Whether Gen X is uniquely positioned to lead

• Why chaos might actually be transition

Plus — what happens when the generation raised on latchkeys, MTV, and “figure it out yourself” becomes the adults in the room.

No doom spirals. No yelling. Just perspective — with a little humor.

If you’ve ever thought, “Is it just me…?”

It’s not just you.

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The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.

From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks.

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