Gen X at 60

We’re Ken and Jim—two of the first Gen Xers to turn 60—and this milestone is pushing us to ask questions we’ve never asked before. About aging. About identity. About what we’re still becoming. In Gen X at 60 , we talk about the things we never talked about—not with each other, and maybe not even with ourselves. From ambition and adventure to friendship, legacy, lust, and eldership, we explore what it really means to grow older when you’re part of the generation raised to figure it out alone. Our professional careers have centered around communication, emotional intelligence, and learning—so we’re wired for deep conversations. But we also bring humor, perspective, and a willingness to wrestle with what’s still unfolding. This isn’t advice. It’s not nostalgia. It’s a conversation we hope you will join—as these two Gen Xers shape what 60 means for us , instead of inheriting what it meant for everyone else.

Gen X at 60 is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Gen X at 60, a society show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Endings

  Dec 17, 202540 minS1

  <p>In this final episode of the season, Ken and Jim <b>look back at the moments in this season of Gen X at 60 that shaped them</b> — the conversations that opened them, surprised them, or shifted something deep inside <b>as they navigated the transition to 60</b>.</p><p>Together, they explore why endings matter, what they reveal, and how they quietly change us long before we realize it.</p><p>A thoughtful, honest conversation about the part of growth we so often avoid: <b>the endings that make space for something new.</b></p><p>Leave your thoughts vi...

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  Episode #23

  Gen X and the Art of Forgiving Without Forgetting

  Dec 3, 20251h 1mS1

  <p><b>Forgiveness sounds so simple</b>: Just let go of the resentment you feel about someone’s offense, flaw, or mistake. But for Gen X — the generation raised to “suck it up,” and keep moving — forgiveness is a bit more complicated.</p><p>In this episode, Ken and Jim dive into the real work of forgiving others and ourselves without pretending the past magically disappears. They explore the difference between <b>guilt</b> <b>and</b> <b>shame</b> — how one opens the door to learning and growth while the other holds us down — and why the old commandment to “forgive an...

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  Episode #22

  60...Not a Cliff. A Pivot

  Nov 19, 202555 minS1

  <p>Stanford researchers say we <b>hit biological pivot points at 44 and again at 60</b> — moments where our bodies shift and our choices matter a little more. </p><p>In this episode, Ken and Jim explore what those pivots actually mean for Gen X, why they’re not warnings, and how small, intentional changes can shape a healthier path forward. They unpack the science, share personal stories, and talk honestly about hope, forgiveness, and the freedom that comes from knowing <b>it’s never too late to turn in a better direction.</b></p><p>Leave your thoughts via Fan Mail</p

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  Episode #21

  The Generation Gap...at Work

  Nov 5, 202553 minS1

  <p>Ken and Jim have an <b>intergenerational conversation with Madison Asher</b>, host of the podcast 'We (Used to) Work', about redefining success across generations — and why the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” might have been the wrong one all along.</p><p>Together, they unpack<b> the meaning and purpose of work</b>, the tug-of-war between who we are and what we do, and the pressures of a marketing-driven world that keeps reshaping how we define ourselves. </p><p>It’s a candid, curious, and surprisingly empathetic conversation that reveals both the envy and...

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  Episode #20

  The Gen-X Files

  Oct 22, 202559 minS1

  <p><b>AARP (the American Association of Retired Persons) continues to shine a spotlight on Generation X,</b> and the results are both validating and unnerving. </p><p>In this conversation, Ken and Jim dig into what some AARP-referenced studies and research says about how we’re aging—from our complicated relationship with technology to growing concerns about financial readiness and emerging insights about Gen X health. They also tackle the idea of “obsolete skills” — the ones we once relied on that now make us sound like museum pieces. </p><p>With humor, honesty, and a touch of nostalgia, they explore what...

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