Gen XYZ - The Podcast

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In the style of “Red Table Talk” meets “Kids Say the Darndest Things” - the Martin family is going to go there ... you don’t want to miss a thing! Listen weekly to the hosts Jay & Katie, and at least one, sometimes ALL, of their hilarious and ahead of their time --kids join in the conversation. Approaching every headline from a Generation X, Y, Z perspective. Recognizing the extraordinary— in the ordinary. From politics, to pop culture, looking for the bright spots beyond the headlines. Searching for the lesson, laughter, love and light in every story.

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Episodes

S1 E10: The Soul of America 2020: Global & Racial Pandemics

In this episode, join our family as we discuss the Soul of America in 2020. Imagine for a moment, that America as we know her, was a mental health patient in 2020. In this episode, Danica Williams MA, LAC, MCPM, a psychotherapist and business leadership coach, gives her diagnosis and treatment plan for the Soul of America in 2020. We dig in on topics ranging from the lynching of George Floyd, Amadou Diallo, Rodney King, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We break down “black on black” crime, pow...

Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min

S1 E8: COVID-19, Easter, & Inequality

In this episode, join our family as we celebrate Easter and talk resurrection, COVID-19, and social inequality. Ever wonder: How do I explain THIS to my kids? Can we all talk about this together? How does this apply to us? We got you covered! CONNECT with us! For behind the scenes GenXYZ videos, outtakes and bonus conversation focused on education, exploration and impact… join us on: FB: Martins on the Move IG: @genxyzpodcast TW: genxyz_podcast Email: genxyzthepodcast@gmail.com TikTok: @genxyzfa...

Apr 13, 2020•46 min

S1 E7: HighlightHER: Maggie Bush of E-Tre Productions: Talks COVID-19 and Creativity

In this episode, for Women’s History Month 2020, join the Martin Family as they highlight the actress, head writer, and head of content creation for E-Tre Productions, Maggie Bush. We talk real, on the ground, COVID-19 experiences and pursuing your dreams despite pandemics and crisis. How women still have to make their own space in the entertainment industry and prayer for change when it comes to “mom-guilt”. Maggie gives us THREE KEYS to balancing life, motherhood, marriage, and managing your d...

Mar 28, 2020•42 min

S1 E6: HighlightHER: Women’s History Month, Dr. Marsha Koger, How Girls Code

In this episode, join the Martin ladies as they highlight the after-school program, “How Girls Code”, founders Lisa Schlossnagle and Katie Egan, and executive director Dr. Marsha Koger. They discuss the need for girls to have exposure to coding, computer science, and other STEM based professions. Why girls traditionally were kept out of coding and the excitement they are finding in creating codes. https://www.howgirlscode.com/ Ever wonder: How do I explain THIS to my kids? Can we all talk about ...

Mar 09, 2020•6 min

S1 E5: MARTIN MEN talk: Discipline, Growth, and Georgia in the 80's

In this episode, join the Martin Men as they talk about what discipline means to them, both as now men, but also as young boys-- and what it was like to grow up in Georgia in the 80’s. How does discipline affect us as adults and children growing up? What is too much discipline? What is not enough discipline? How do you find a balance as a parent? How does how you were disciplined affect how you parent? Ever wonder: How do I explain THIS to my kids? Can we all talk about this together? How does t...

Feb 24, 2020•6 min

S1 E4: Honoring Kobe Bryant, Coping with Grief, & Celebrating Black History Month

In this episode, join our family as we talk about the Kobe Bryant tragedy, coping with grief, and celebrating Black History Month. Truths, questions, and education! Timeline Hacks for Subjects: 0:00 - Kobe cold open 2:48 – Top Badge Earner “Angela A Hall”! 3:05 – Coping w/ grief 19:27 – What good comes from grief 24:00 – Interviews re: grief 25:27 – Jiornee’s Black History Facts 25:59 – Black History Month Celebration 35:17 – Closing Kobe Tribute Ever wonder: How do I explain THIS to my kids? Ca...

Feb 10, 2020•37 min

S1 E3: Iran & US History w/ Conflict, Power of Perception from a Child’s Eye View, ALYSIA ALLEN shares how she copes with having a parent deployed during conflict

In this episode, join our family as we talk Iran, history of US conflict and the power of perception from child’s perspective. With guest, ALYSIA ALLEN, who shares how she copes having a parent deployed during US conflict. Timeline Hacks for Subjects: 408 - Iran basics 803 - US tricky past with the truth 850 - Iraq weapons of mass destruction 907 - Vietnam war 945 - war on drugs 1010 - patriot 1215- enemy created 1343 - Native American history with US 1603- slavery Jim Crow 2216- lynching 2615- ...

Jan 27, 2020•46 min

S1 E2: Fasting as a Family in 2020 - featuring TWO NEW SEGMENTS!

In this episode, join our family as we talk Fasting for the New Year. Hear the Martin’s “3 Keys to Successful Fasting” as a family! Two NEW SEGMENTS in this episode: “Jiornee’s Jokes” and “Martin Matters”! Ever wonder: How do I explain THIS to my kids? Can we all talk about this together? How does this apply to us? What can we learn from this? Or maybe just, I don’t get it. We got you covered! CONNECT with us! For behind the scenes GenXYZ videos, outtakes and bonus conversation focused on educat...

Jan 13, 2020•31 min

S1 E1: Impeachment with an EYE for: Accountability, Courage, and Self-identity

In this episode, join our family as we talk Impeachment with an EYE for: Accountability, Courage, and Self-identity. Ever wonder: How do I explain THIS to my kids? Can we all talk about this together? How does this apply to us? What can we learn from this? Or maybe just, I don’t get it. We got you covered! We’re going to talk definitions, process, from Nixon through today, and even interviews from the kids about impeachment! You don’t want to miss this conversation! Come on in! CONNECT with us! ...

Dec 29, 2019•40 min

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