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Money Sex Gen X (“MSG”) is a weekly podcast convo between gentlemen Gen X’ers Mr. Eric McLoyd and co-host Big Stew. These CHI-TOWN based hosts feel like Generation X needs to be portrayed better in the media. No shade or hate but they feel like Baby Boomers + Millennials get all the shine. Without judgment, they dive into topics like “Is College A Joke?”, “What Does It Mean To Be Black?” and “Let’s Talk About Sex” in hopes of uncovering new truths for viewers and themselves. Their painfully ...
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Gen X and Gen Z live together, but we occupy different worlds. As the generational gap widens and conventional wisdom on parenting and education fails, is it even possible to understand one another? In this unique son-and-father podcast, Aidan and Ash ElDifrawi hash out a new contract between generations, forcing them to violate comfort zones on today’s most charged topics: social media and screen time, bullying and loneliness, inequality and privilege, sex and drugs, education and etiquette ...
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Season 6: Episode 42 - Are You a Power Couple?
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ARE YOU A POWER COUPLE? The term power couple gets thrown around a lot, I felt like it was important to truly define it, provide a roadmap, and a test if you will to see if a couple is REALLY a power couple. A power couple is a couple who both compliments each other’s strengths and supports each other’s individuality. They are considered role model…
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Season 6: Episode 43 - SEASON FINALE Should You Take Out a Student Loan?
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Making the decision to take a student loan: -Is there another way? -Will this degree increase my earning potential? What is the outlook for the career I’m investing in? -What are the interest rates on the debt? 4.99% undergrad, 6.54% grad loan rates, plus loan rates -What personal development will you need other than the degree? -Will the debt stop…
Aidan and Ash end the year - and Season 3 - with a topic that lies at the center of changing the conversation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). After discussing the role Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action play within DE&I, Ash and Aidan welcome to the show one of the country's leading minds in DE&I, Lareina Yee. Larei…
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Season 6: Episode 41 - Are You a Sellout?
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Upon joining Jackson State in 2020, Sanders, 55, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl winner, essentially became a champion of football at historically Black colleges and universities. He promoted the virtues of the schools, lured top recruits away from predominantly white institutions, sparked a surge of donations and sponsorships …
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Season 6: Episode 40 - Should you get a Vasectomy?
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A man who has had a vasectomy still makes semen and is able to ejaculate. But the semen doesn't contain sperm. The testosterone level and all other male sex traits stays the same. For most men, the ability to have an erection is unchanged. How common are vasectomies? About 50 million men have had a vasectomy — approximately 5% of all married men of…
How do you change the world? One conversation at a time, according to the CEO of StoryCorps, Sandra Clark. Clark joins Aidan and Ash for an illuminating discussion on how StoryCorps' program, One Small Step (OSS), is trying to bridge the nation's growing divide in an effort to fend off a growing “culture of contempt” in the United States. Clark sha…
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Season 6: Episode 39 - Are you Media Literate?
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If you like thought provoking conversations about Money, Sex from Generation X subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel-just type in MONEY SEX GEN X. We are currently streaming iin 48 countries and 403 cities globally, you can find us on Apple Music, Spotify and all the major streaming platforms. If you are streaming on Apple Podcasts, go in right now and …
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Season 6: Episode 38 - 7 Ways to Come up During a Recession
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Are we currently in a recession? Are you thriving or just surviving? A recession can be defined as a sustained period of weak or negative growth in real GDP (output) that is accompanied by a significant rise in the unemployment rate. Gross domestic product is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced and so…
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Season 6: Episode 37 - Do you have Financial Imposter Syndrome?
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What is Financial Imposter Syndrome? -What are Money Blocks? -Where does Financial Imposter Come From? -How does it show up in Black people? Follow MSG on IG @https://www.instagram.com/moneysexgenx/ Subscribe to us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZPj-9gwrEMiNpglZnzaywBy Money Sex Gen X - Podcast
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Real-Money Gaming, Game Theory, Negotiating, and Poker Strategy
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What started as an episode on teen gambling took a turn into a fascinating conversation with the polymathic Dan Singer, one of the world's leading experts on the businesses of online gaming, casinos, sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports, poker, and eSports. In addition to teaching Game Theory in Negotiations at Yale, Dan leads the Global Sports and Ga…
Aidan and Ash tackle the topic of diversity in an interview with Eboo Patel. Eboo is the Founder and President of Interfaith America - the leading interfaith organization in the United States - and was named "one of America's best leaders" by U.S. News and World Report. He served on President Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council and has written five boo…
What are adults missing about teens and their technology? Apparently, a lot! Aidan and Ash kick off their mental health series by welcoming Harvard Project Zero researchers Emily Weinstein and Carrie James to discuss their book, Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing). Drawing on perspectives from 3,500 teens, Weinstein…
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A Look Inside the College Admissions Process
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Just when Aidan and Ash thought they had shared everything there is to know about the college admissions process, they found out they had an opportunity to interview one of the brightest minds in the field. In this episode, they welcome on Jeff Selingo, a New York Times bestselling author of three books who has written about higher education for mo…
Ash has spent so much time in Gen Z's world, Aidan felt it was time to return the favor. Over the summer, Aidan infiltrated several work environments during his internships and exploratory visits - and he had some things to say! In fact, he made a Top 10 list of observations to share. From work culture to snacks to meetings to commutes to clean bat…
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Dartmouth: Interview with Lee Coffin, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
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Aidan and Ash continue the College Admission Series (CAS) as they welcome Lee Coffin, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Dartmouth College. Prior to joining the Dartmouth administration in 2016, he served as Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at Tufts University from 2003-2016 and Dean of Admission at Connecticut …
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College Essays and Why Applying to College Should Be Stress-Free
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Aidan and Ash talk all things college essays with one of the most enigmatic thought leaders in Silicon Valley, Umair Khan. Khan is a successful entrepreneur, tech investor, restaurateur, and the author of the book College Application Hacked - which focuses on writing killer personal statements and why college applications should be stress-free. He’…
Aidan and Ash take on the charged topic of drinking and propose a new model for how adults and teens should navigate discussions on alcohol consumption. In addition to revealing eye-opening research, they share their findings from a focus group with several Gen Z “drinkers'' and their parents. Aidan and Ash debate a wide range of topics including w…
In the final part of the series, Aidan and Ash break down the 5 problems that plague political correctness in America. They explore the fascinating findings from the Hidden Tribes research, discuss the role of social media in exacerbating the tension, assess the critical role the laws of psychology and sociology play in the divide, and deduce why t…
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Father’s Day Special: Top 10 Movies That Connect Us
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Can movies help bridge the generational divide? Absolutely! In this Father's Day special episode, the guys debate which movies bridge the generational divide. Their search went beyond just feel good stories or inspirational biopics, but movies that help generations connect in important and meaningful ways. Aidan and Ash each propose their movie pic…
In the first of this two-part series, Aidan and Ash navigate the most controversial topic in America: Political Correctness. In part one, they argue there are five problems that underpin the growing divisiveness in America resulting from political correctness. After defining each problem, Ash and Aidan draw straws and debate the pros and cons of po…
My father recently had a tragic loss in his life. His older brother suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. As his son, I wanted to find a way to bring him some comfort in his greatest time of sorrow. This episode is my gift to him with the hope it brings him even the smallest amount of peace, solace, and love…
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TCU: Interview with Heath Einstein, Dean of Admission
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Aidan and Ash wrap up the first installment of the College Admission Series (CAS) on a high note as they welcome on Heath Einstein, Dean of Admission at Texas Christian University (TCU). Mr. Einstein is in his tenth year at TCU, having spent the prior eight years as a college counselor at the most prestigious independent schools in New York and Tex…
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Season 5: Episode 7 - Colorism - SEASON FINALE
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Do you deal with colorism? ** Discrimination based on skin or hair color, also known as colorism, or shadeism, is a form of prejudice and/or discrimination in which people who share similar ethnic traits or perceived race are treated differently based on the social implications that come with the cultural meanings that are attached to skin color. *…
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Season 5: Episode 6 - Should YOU go to Church?
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In this episode, we sit with ordained Pastor, @StephanJThurston of New Covenant on Chicago's southside. This progressive Church leader talks about: - Church and leadership - Passing the torch - The LGBTQ+ community - Social media We even ask: 1-What does the Church offer that is not found in other forms of spirituality? 2-Is Church providing soluti…
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Cornell University: Interview with Jonathon Burdick, Vice Provost for Enrollment
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Aidan and Ash discuss "everything admissions" with Jonathan Burdick, a 35-year veteran in the field, and one of the most innovative and knowledgeable enrollment leaders in the country. Mr. Burdick leads Cornell's 15 colleges and school offices of admissions, financial aid, and registrar. Under his watch, Cornell has expanded opportunities for all s…
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Season 5 Episode 5 - Should YOU start a Non-Profit?
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DO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS STILL MAKE SENSE FOR BLACK PEOPLE? We wanted to discuss this today because not for profits—organizations weren’t geared toward profit but trying to improve life for a certain group of people and they provided the framework for Eric McLoyd (E-Money) to start helping people launch for-profit organizations. Some of the …
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Georgia Tech: Interview with Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission
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Join Aidan and Ash in a lively and information-packed interview with Rick Clark, Georgia Tech's Director of Admission. Under his leadership, the Institute has exceeded every goal including advancing the academic class profile while driving geographic, gender, and ethnic diversity. Mr. Clark is also the co-author of the book, The Truth About College…
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Duke University: Interview with Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
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In this extensive and candid interview, Aidan and Ash spend time with the brilliant and dynamic leader of Duke's undergraduate admissions, Christoph Guttentag. Mr. Guttentag has been with Duke for 29 years, and served as the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions since 2006. During his tenure, the Duke student body has seen significant increases in diver…
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Shady Side Academy: Interview with Lauren Lieberman, Director of College Counseling
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Aidan and Ash interview Lauren Lieberman, currently the Director of College Counseling at Shady Side Academy and former Assistant Director of Admissions at The University of Chicago. Lauren has spent two decades deep in the trenches, helping thousands of families navigate the college admissions process. As a result, Lauren is a highly respected fig…
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The College Admission Series (CAS): Introduction
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The college admissions process has become increasingly filled with uncertainty and stress for millions of families. In this multi-part series, Aidan and Ash interview the admission leaders of several renowned universities in an effort to demystify the admissions process so families can navigate through it in a healthy and rewarding manner. This epi…
Social Media is no longer just a "thing teens are into" - it's become the primary portal into Gen Z's lives, and the metaverse in which they experience every aspect of their world. Aidan and Ash explore the dangers and wonders of these social networks, including how parents and teens should approach them differently, in a candid interview with Carr…
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Season 5 Episode 4 - Should YOU go into Politics?
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In this episode, we dig into the conversation around being actively engaged in politics. We explore the following with our amazing guests, Alani Brown and Maze Jackson WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF POLITICS? WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF POLITICS? (KNOWING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS, ATTEND TOWN HALL MEETINGS, ATTEND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, PARTICIP…
In this immensely emotional and raw episode, Ash and Aidan openly and honestly tackle a topic that's caused turmoil in their own household, and is a daily dinner table topic for millions of families - Grades. Ash and Aidan candidly share their struggles and failures in hopes that other families can benefit from their experiences. In doing so, they …
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Season 5 - Episode 2 -Should YOU be Celibate?
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Thought about holding out? Need a restart on your love life? Thinking about being abstinent or celibate? Learn the difference, pros, and cons here. For all the latest drip, go to ShopMoneySexGenx.co Follow MSG on IG @https://www.instagram.com/moneysexgenx/ Subscribe to us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZPj-9gwrEMiNpglZnzayw…
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Season 5 - Episode 3- Why do YOUR Kids Hate You?
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A conversation many people are not having. Many GenXers and parents of other generations have kept this conversation pretty quiet... but sometimes our kids respond to us as if they HATE us. Is it all their fault? Is there something we've done to contribute to their hate for us as parents? We're digging all the way in on this episode of Money, Sex, …
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Season 5 - Episode 1 How to Run YOUR Family Like a Million Dollar Business
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Research-based facts and tips on how to run your family like a million dollar business Follow MSG on IG @https://www.instagram.com/moneysexgenx/ Subscribe to us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZPj-9gwrEMiNpglZnzaywBy Money Sex Gen X - Podcast
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Bonus Sports Episode: Tom Brady - Man or Machine?
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Join Aidan and Ash as they take a break from debating the heady issues facing our generations, and tackle an even more important question - is Tom Brady the undisputed GOAT? During this extensive interview with his father, who's been studying Brady and the Patriots for decades, Aidan discovers that perhaps we’ve been looking at the Brady debate all…
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Season 4 Episode 4 - 10 Things THEY don't tell YOU about Real Estate
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Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate we hear more and more about in the media. Especially the notion of using real estate as an investment tool. But in this episode, we will be talking about the aspects of real estate that never get brought up in the media. Follow MSG on IG @https://www.instagram.com/moneysexgenx/ Subscribe to us on YouTube at htt…
Is there anything harder than raising a teenager in today's world? Ash and Aidan welcome the two co-founders of Your Teen Media, a leading platform for information and advice on raising teenagers. Stephanie Silverman and Susan Borison, who've raised several teens themselves, are as insightful as they are candid and fun, which made for a lively and …
In Part 1, Aidan and Ash explored the rampant spread of misinformation causing divisiveness and an erosion of trust in the world. In Part 2, they propose a way to reverse this trend, and explore how we might overcome the cause of the divisiveness - our biases and motivated reasoning - by bringing back rational dialogue and critical thinking. How? A…
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Battling Misinformation, with Guest Dr. Alex Lickerman, M.D.
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In this two-part episode, Ash and Aidan discuss the biggest threat to Gen-Z: the erosion of critical thinking due to the digital world. They debate what's been called an "epidemic of cognitive contagion" with no end in sight. The boys explore the three biggest culprits to this epidemic: Motivated Reasoning, Tribalism, and the rampant spread of Misi…
With practically unlimited access to a world of unfiltered content, real or fiction, do parents need to fundamentally rethink how they monitor and control their children's access to content? Do they have to start over with well-established content rating systems to account for this new reality? Join Aidan and Ash as they unravel this thorny topic, …
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Season 4 Finale Episode 7 - Why do YOU need therapy?
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In this episode, we have the one and only Dr. Roxann Sheppard-Samuel, and @PhonzTheTherapist. Dr. Roxann Sheppard-Samuel is a Published Author, Adjunct Professor, CEO, Field Instructor, and an active member in her community, civic, church, and sorority. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of mental health experience and…
Should I be reading my teenager's texts? Why are so many children opposed to apps that monitor their location? Aidan and Ash explore a topic that's becoming increasingly challenging to navigate in the new digital age - setting appropriate boundaries when it comes to adolescent privacy “invasion.” In addition to sharing some eye-opening research, th…
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Season 4 Episode 6 - Why does YOUR sex life suck?
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One group of Gen-Xers and millennials, moreover, seems to have discovered a new secret to sexual happiness. Among heterosexual couples married since the early 1990s, those reporting the highest marital satisfaction — and the most sex — are couples who share housework and child care. In fact, these egalitarian couples are the only couples having mor…
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Season 4 Episode 5 - Why Do YOU Want To Get Married?
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Has anyone ever asked you why you want to get married? We know it's an aspiration for many, especially women. But in this episode, we will get into the actual reason people want to tie the knot. Is it because of Love, your family's influence, friends, what is it, really? Let’s figure it out. To shop MSG, go to our store by clicking here. For more e…
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Season 4 Episode 3- What Does IT Mean To Be African American?
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The term African American is loaded. Some people like the term and others despise it. One thing that we can agree on is if you are Black and born in this country it is definitely an experience. We will be talking about what that experience means and how it compares to blackness in other parts of the world. For more episodes of the Money Sex Gen X P…
The boys welcome their first expert guest, Mark Lush, as they tackle the topic that makes the world go round - money. Aidan and Ash explore what it means to have a healthy relationship with money and whether their generations share a common perspective. Should Gen X tell their children to follow their passion or that money will buy them happiness? …
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Season 4 Episode 2 -Are YOU A High Value Man?
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Today we are going to dissect this conversation on High-Value men. Shout out to my younger brother for making me aware of Kevin Samuels's video. Eric watched him on Joe Budden’s podcast. What Eric learned is this conversation is not about are you a good person, a good father, a nice guy...none of that. It is purely about your market value--how the …
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Season 4-Episode 1-Should YOU File Bankruptcy?
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In this episode, Eric and Stew get to the bottom of what Bankruptcy is or isn’t! They brought on special guest Attorney Shakeena Melbourne of Upton Law to dive deeper into the subject. For more episodes of the Money Sex Gen X Podcast, go to https://www.moneysexgenexpodcast.com MusicsPool.com Artist of the week http://www.musicspool.com Eric McLoyd …
