genXy - the Podcast | Episode 2: Origin Stories & Musical Glories
Why we write, and the definitive song of GenX
This week we have crazy, good fun talking about the stories that got us each started down our writing paths, and we ask the inherently unanswerable question of: “What is the single definitive song of Generation X?”
Dana interviews Lawrence about his debut science fiction short story, “I Love You, Dieter Murphy”. We laugh, we cry, we cry laughing, and Peter Murphy makes an unexpected nominal appearance.
Lawrence interviews Dana about her powerful memoir/ advice article “What to Expect Wehn You Weren’t Expecting a Gender Non-Conforming Child”. The vibes are real, and Dana explores the changes to herself, her writing, and the world since she first wrote this breakout piece.
Finally, we ask that question of questions! We know it can’t be answered, but we intend to have a hell of a good time trying. What do you think of our rules? What do you think of Dana’s pick? Or Lawrence’s choice?
More importantly—what’s your selection for the most genXy song of all time? Let us know in the comments, and please kindly love, subscribe, and restack!
Love you! Mean it! Bye!
Lawrence Winnerman
The science fiction writer
Lawrence Winnerman is a science fiction writer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After twenty-five years leading technology programs at Amazon and Microsoft, he was chief operating officer of Blue Amp Media. In his Substack publication, The Hinge & The Near Field, he writes about AI and democracy and is serializing his novel Light Shines Through. He co-hosts The Daily Whatever Show. All stories by Lawrence
Dana DuBois
The memoirist
Dana DuBois is a memoirist and Gen X word nerd based in the Pacific Northwest. She founded I Write Out Loud, her Substack publication, where she writes across a range of subjects; parenting, music and pop culture, relationships, and feminism are her favorites. She co-hosts The Daily Whatever Show. Em dashes, Oxford commas, and well-placed semicolons make her heart happy. All stories by Dana
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