Episodes 200
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Aug 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Welcome to GenX Journeys, the podcast that celebrates reinvention, resilience, and the unstoppable spirit of Generation X! 🎸💥 Formerly known as Journey of the Rhode Runner and Inspiring Journeys, this evolution reflects the path so many of us are on—rediscovering our passions, rewriting our stories, and proving that it's never too late to thrive. Each week, we bring you: 📅 Wednesdays – New episodes of GenX Journeys, featuring inspiring conversations with thought leaders, athletes, entertainers, and everyday warriors who embody the GenX mindset: work hard, play hard, and never stop growing. 📅 Thursdays – Throwback Thursdays, where we revisit classic episodes from Return to the '80s—a nostalgic deep dive into the movies, music, and pop culture that shaped us. 📅 Fridays – Power Surge, a short, high-energy dose of inspiration to fuel your mindset and keep you moving forward. Each episode begins with a heartfelt tribute to a fallen hero, honoring the mission of 22 Too Many. Because the best part of your story? It's still being written. 🎤 Hosted by Paul Stroessner, runner, writer, pop culture enthusiast, and proud GenXer on a mission to inspire. #GenXJourneys #NeverTooLate #ThrowbackMeetsFuture #Reinvention #NostalgiaAndGrowth

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From Vietnam to Burnout Recovery with Keith Cole

May 20, 2026 52m

In this episode of GenX Journeys, Paul welcomes Marine Corps combat veteran and author Keith Cole for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, burnout, faith, resilience, and recovery. Keith shares…

The End of the Chapter, Not the Book with Devin Fish

May 13, 2026 58m

For this episode of GenX Journeys, Paul sits down with Devin Fish for one of the most honest and emotionally powerful conversations the show has featured yet. Growing up in poverty, constantly moving…

Dreaming Again After Everything Changes with Chanoa Inez

Apr 29, 2026 37m

What happens after life changes in ways you never saw coming? In this episode of GenX Journeys, Paul sits down with author and personal brand strategist Chanoa Inez to explore what it really takes to…

Bullied Behind Bars: The Road to a New Life with Matt Melvin

Apr 23, 2026 31m

What does it really take to change your life? In this episode of GenX Journeys, Paul sits down with Matt Melvin, whose journey includes prison, addiction, and multiple life resets—but more…

Realign Your Life & Purpose (When You Feel Stuck) with Camille Miller

Apr 09, 2026 41m

What do you do when the life you built no longer feels like it fits? In this episode of GenX Journeys, I'm joined by Camille Miller—three-time bestselling author, business designer, and founder of…

Keeping the 80s Alive: Inside the Rubixx Experience

Mar 26, 2026 1h 5m

What happens when the soundtrack of the 1980s comes roaring back to life with big vocals, big energy, and a whole lot of heart? In this episode of GenX Journeys, Paul is joined by GenX Book Club…

A Marine's Return to Faith: Louie Alessio on Healing, Purpose, and Redemption

Mar 18, 2026 1h 9m

In this powerful episode of GenX Journeys, Paul welcomes Louie Alessio — a retired Marine who served 25 years, a husband, father, teacher in his parish, and author of the upcoming book So There I…

GenX Book Club: Ordinary People by Judith Guest

Mar 13, 2026 51m

In this episode of the GenX Book Club, Paul Stroessner and Suzanne Mattaboni dive into Ordinary People, Judith Guest's powerful 1976 debut novel, and the acclaimed 1980 film adaptation directed by…

GenX Journeys: Stuck in the '80s with Steve Spears

Feb 27, 2026 1h 11m

Steve Spears, creator and co-host of Stuck in the '80s, joins Paul Stroessner and Suzanne Mattaboni to celebrate 20 years of 80s podcasting—and to discuss his new book, Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of…

GenX Journeys: Huey Lewis and the News

Feb 12, 2026 1h 8m

Put on your skinny tie, crank the horn section, and try not to "black out" when you meet your heroes. 😄 In this roundtable episode, Paul is joined by GenX Book Club cohorts Suzanne Mattaboni and Del…

GenX Journeys: Walking on Sunshine: Self-Love, Voice, and the Power of Choosing to Live with Sanet Van Breda

Jan 22, 2026 49m

What does it really mean to choose life? In this episode of GenX Journeys, Paul sits down with Sanet van Breda—a global community builder, voice amplifier, and passionate advocate for self-love—to…

GenX Book Club: Future Boy by Michael J. Fox

Jan 07, 2026 48m

Welcome back to the GenX Book Club—and happy New Year! Paul Stroessner, Del Roehling and Suzanne Mattaboni talk about Future Boy by Michael J. Fox, a fast, entertaining behind-the-scenes snapshot of…

S4E11 GenX Journeys: 1980s Now & GenX Always — A Conversation with Will Padilla

Dec 10, 2025 1h 1m

This week on GenX Journeys, I'm joined by the multi-talented and endlessly creative Will Padilla — host of the hit podcast 1980s Now, composer, writer, actor, and author of Totally Bogus But True:…

S4E10 GenX Journeys: Reinvention at Any Age with Terry Yoffe

Nov 26, 2025 34m

In this week's episode of GenX Journeys, I'm joined by the extraordinary Terry Yoffe — an 83-year-young business and communications coach, speaker, and podcaster who proves that it's never too late…

GenX Book Club: The Celebrants by Steven Rowley

Nov 13, 2025 56m

The GenX Book Club is back! Paul, Del, and Suzanne reunite to discuss The Celebrants — a touching, funny, and deeply relatable novel about lifelong friendship, midlife rediscovery, and the pact to…

S4E10 GenX Journeys: Caregiving, Resilience & Finding Yourself Again with Shellie Stark

Oct 01, 2025 48m

On this episode of GenX Journeys, Paul welcomes Shellie Stark—creative entrepreneur, guided meditation instructor, and host of the brand-new Seen & Supported podcast. Shellie opens up about…

S5E20 Throwback Thursday: The Pirate Movie

Sep 18, 2025 52m

Ahoy, GenXers! This week we're revisiting one of the cheesiest, campiest, and most gloriously over-the-top cult classics of the '80s — The Pirate Movie! Originally released on August 6, 1982, this…

S4E9 GenX Journeys: Fitness, Mindset & Midlife Confidence with Lydia Magnoli

Sep 17, 2025 35m

Midlife isn't the beginning of the end — it's the beginning of your encore. 💥 In this episode of GenX Journeys, Paul sits down with Lydia Magnoli, online fitness coach, content creator, and founder…

S5E19 Throwback Thursday: Dare to Dream with Stan Bush

Aug 28, 2025 45m

We're cranking up the anthems for this week's Throwback Thursday with a very special guest—Stan Bush! Best known for "The Touch" (The Transformers: The Movie) and "Never Surrender" (Kickboxer), Stan…

S5E18 Throwback Thursday: Aliens

Aug 22, 2025 1h 2m

This week we're flashing back to June 25, 2020, when Del Roehling and I revisited one of the greatest sequels of all time — Aliens (1986). Back then, I had just wrapped up a tough semester in my…

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