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Gen2Gen

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Erik Griffin and Matthew Espinosa give their hilarious takes on intergenerational differences to hopefully bring some common ground!
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They STOLE $20,000 Worth of Phones, Eriks Love of Comics, & The Most Painful Night of Matthews Life

In this 36th Installment of #Gen2GenPodcast, our hosts #ErikGriffin and #MatthewEspinosa are back at it! They talk about how Matthew runs into his Ex AGAIN at a movie premier with his current girlfriend and how that was. They also go over really difficult "Would You Rather" questions. A story about how these people at a festival stole $20,000 worth of phones, the most painful night of Matthews Life, and much much more! This episode is filled with fun facts, fun vibes, and most importantly, more ...

Dec 22, 202253 minEp. 35

Are Festivals and Concerts ruining our hearing?

Hey thanks for tuning into another installment of #Gen2Gen! Our hosts #MatthewEspinosa and #ErikGriffin get into multiple topics! Do you wear smart watches? The guys get into whether or not they like wearing them. Matthew also tells Erik a bit about how people have gotten married at festivals before and they get into chatting about the amount of festivals and concerts they've both been to. Plus many many more interesting topics! Be sure to like and subscribe! NEW EPISODE EVERY WEEK! Instagram: h...

Nov 23, 20221 hr 2 min

Matthew Espinosa Spent $300,000 on WHAT?! GEN2GEN #34

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another installment of #Gen2GenPodcast with your hosts #MatthewEspinosa and #ErikGriffin! In this episode the guys munch down on some pizza, and get into some funny convos. Starting with Eriks opinion on #ElonMusk buying twitter and how Erik DOESN'T agree! The guys also chat a lot about "dumb purchases" and both get into some of their dumbest purchases! This will blow your mind! Thanks for watching :) NEW EPISODE EVERY WEEK! Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/Gen2G...

Nov 11, 202255 min

Diddy Gets in Fight, Elon Musk Brings Back Vine, and Is Your Camera Roll Safe? GEN2GEN #33

Hey Y'all! Thanks for tuning into #Gen2GenPodcast with #ErikGriffin and #MatthewEspinosa. In this episode the guys go over your comments, and chat about how #postmalone broke his ribs while performing! The guys also get into their usual generational banter, eventually covering topics like #TikTok, and #Diddy getting into a fight on halloween! They also chat about Matthews 90 day body transformation and chat about the balance of eating! NEW EPISODE EVERY WEEK! Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/...

Nov 04, 202252 minEp. 33

Man Fights off BEAR in Japan!? *INSANE* - GEN2GEN #32

In this 32nd installment of #Gen2Gen, our hosts #ErikGriffin and #MatthewEspinosa get into a bunch of different topics, from chatting with the fans about their most recent comments, to Erik cutting back on sweets, and much more! The guys also talk about the viral video of the man who fought off a bear while hiking! Check out the original video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6cr6... Use Code "Matthew" for 10% off ANY ITEM! https://xeelafitness.com/?ref=matthew... Best Protein/Supplements in th...

Oct 20, 202238 minEp. 32

Does Matthew Espinosa still keep in touch with The Magcon Boys?

In this 31st Installment of #Gen2GenPodcast, our hosts #MatthewEspinosa and #ErikGriffin talk about the relationships of #Magcon and why Magcon ended! The guys also dive into some fun facts about animals in the water and coffee! And to top it all off Erik roasts Matthew a lot about his hair (of course)! The guys also talk about the dynamics of how all the Magcon members got along! Use Code "Matthew" for 10% off ANY ITEM! https://xeelafitness.com/?ref=matthew... Best Protein/Supplements in the GA...

Oct 13, 202246 min

What Did Hailey Bieber Say about Selena Gomez?

Hey Everyone! Welcome to the 30th installment of #Gen2GenPodcast with your hosts #MatthewEspinosa and #ErikGriffin! In todays episode the guys talk about why Matthew prefers being called "Matthew" over "Matt", going over your youtube comments as always and CGI in movies then vs now! Aside from that the guys get into how life was growing up vs now as well! And to top it all off, the guys talk about Hailey Bieber and what she had to say about Selena Gomez on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast by Alex Co...

Oct 06, 202247 minEp. 30

How Did Magcon Start? Matthew Espinosa Tells All!

In this 29th Installment of #Gen2GenPodcast, our hosts #ErikGriffin and #MatthewEspinosa talk about many different topics! From chatting about internet trolls, to chatting about the Jake Paul and Anderson Silva boxing match, to weird couple names people give each other! And to finish off the episode, the guys talk a bit about #MAGCON! From part of its origins to partially why it ended, (another episode coming soon about why it ended.) Anyways thanks for watching/listening, be sure to like, comme...

Sep 29, 202242 min

Im NEVER Talking With Him Again on This Topic! (Things got heated)

Thanks for coming back! Welcome to another installment of #Gen2GenPodcast with #MatthewEspinosa and #ErikGriffin! To start things off, the guys talk about an update (of course) on Matthews love life! The guys also talk a lot about the process of each person for what they look for in someone when they are choosing who to approach in parties. The guys also chat a bit about how social media has ruined the way we view certain things about people and our processes in communication with them! Be sure ...

Sep 25, 202248 min

Erik Griffin Makes Matthew Espinosa Reveal His Dating Status!

In this 27th Installment of #Gen2Gen, #ErikGriffin and #MatthewEspinosa get into it! From talking about Matthews relationship life and where he's at, to talking about social media norms, to things that make Erik mad about my generation! They also talk a lot about communication throughout the different generations and how its constantly changing. They also touch on #Magcon a bit as well, and decide to maybe talk about it in next weeks episode! Be sure to like, comment and subscribe with post noti...

Sep 15, 202248 minEp. 27

How Tariq, the "Corn Kid" Took Over the Internet!

In This Episode Of #Gen2Gen the guys talk about more relationship drama, trends on social media like Tariq "The Corn Kid" took over the internet! And they also chat a bit about how Matthews cat "LoveBug" broke her tooth last week and needs to see a cat dentist! A lot of funny moments in this one! Thanks for watching and Subscribing! NEW EPISODE EVERY WEEK! Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/Gen2GenPodcast Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Gen2GenPod Audio Links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/...

Sep 08, 202243 minEp. 26

Can Cults Actually Be Good in Some Ways? Life Coach Josh Terry Tells All!

Special Guest & Life Coach Josh Terry joins us in the Gen2Gen Studio for our 25th installment! Josh, Erik, and Matthew cover some topics like cults, social media and its toxicity, the pandemic, and much more! The guys get deep on chatting about good practices in relationships as well as good practices for better mental health! Be sure to check out Josh Terry, his socials, and the community he is currently building!

Sep 01, 20221 hrEp. 25

Matthew Got in a DIRT BIKE ACCIDENT! (Gen2Gen Podcast #25)

In this 25th installment of Gen2Gen, Erik and Matthew get into chats about relationships and TV/Film! From chatting about Matthews injury he just got last week on a dirt bike, to chatting about Star Trek, to relationship advice, things get DEEP (but funny) as always! The guys also get into an argument about psychological plot twists within movies and whether or not they like watching movie trailers!

Aug 25, 202259 minEp. 25

Are Aliens Watching Everything We Do? Erik Griffin & Matthew Espinosa HEATED Debate!

Are we alone in this universe? Erik and Matthew get into a heated debate about wether or not there are aliens looking over us! From chats about Star Trek, to Seth MacFarlane's show "The Orville" the guys go into detail on their perspective. They also read your comments from last weeks episode as well as chapter 3 to Matthews 5th grade story! Be sure to leave your comments for a chance to be in next weeks episode!

Aug 20, 202258 minEp. 23

Matthew got SCAMMED? The Billion Dollar Lottery, & Digital vs Physical Photo Debate

In this episode the guys go over your YouTube comments (as always), as well as some questions from Instagram! Matthew and Erik talk about the billion dollar lottery that just happened and Matthew gives us details on how he might've gotten scammed a day before filming this weeks episode. They also talk about the homelessness problem going on in LA and wondering what the city officials will do about it! From debating if digital photos are better than physical, to debating their favorite mexican fo...

Aug 12, 202256 minEp. 22

Matthew's Ex Approached him at a David Dobrik's Party & THIS is how it went...

20 EPISODES!!! THANK YOU to everyone who has been watching/listening and supporting! Slow and Steady ALWAYS wins the race! In this episode Matthew and Erik talk about the good and bad of the film industry. From the different variables that are in play during casting a film or TV show. The time Erik almost booked a $1,000,000+ job, but Oscar from "The Office" booked it instead. Matthew also jumps into the story of when his ex (from years ago) came up to him at a party at David Dobrik's Party. And...

Jul 28, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Why Erik Griffin isn't a fan of Miles Teller from Top Gun, loving Twilight films, & Pop Culture TV!

In this 18th Installment of Gen2Gen, we take a shorter route this episode with one of our shortest episodes to date! Starting off with the classic "Vs" game, Matthew hits Erik with some tough questions! They also review some "would you rather's" as well as answering to some of your comments from a previous episode! From debating movie topics, tv shows, & popular actors, this episode is filled with pop culture references that every generation loves! Not just the millennials ;D

Jul 14, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Poopies Did WHAT?! Steve-o and Poopies LIVE Shark Attack!

In this 17th Installment of Gen2Gen, this is a special episode! Its Matthew's Birthday Episode where he turns 25, and we have a wonderful guest! Poopies is the newest Jackass member and you may have seen him before on Jamie O' Briens "Who is JOB" vlogs! Or in the 2 most recent Jackass films! In this episode we talk about Poopies' near death experience in Japan, & how he got into the Jackass crew. We also discuss the origin of his name, what it's like to work on Jackass, from the people to be...

Jul 07, 202249 min

Matthew Espinosa CRIED at Erik Griffins Wedding 4 TIMES? & Erik Gives Matthew Advice on LOVE!

In this 15th installment of Gen2Gen, Matthew and Erik talk a lot about LOVE! With Erik just getting married, it fit perfectly in this episode to touch on that topic! Matthew tells the story of how many times and why he cried at Erik's wedding. Erik gives Matthew tons of advice on love, and what it means to "love" somebody. This is a super deep episode with many lighthearted moments of genuine friendship.

Jun 23, 202247 min

Piercing Matthew Espinosa's Ears, iPhone vs Droid Battle, & Societal Conditioning.

Welcome back! In our 14th installment of Gen2Gen, Matthew and Erik discuss many things! Starting off with the classic iPhone/Android debate, going over your Apple reviews, and talking about Matthew's piercings! They also discuss the practice of visualizing/manifesting, and trying ways to be happier each day! From diving into our current culture, to diving in where we think it will go, Erik and Matthew get into some deep topics this Episode! Enjoy!

Jun 16, 202250 min

Matthew Espinosa's MLB Debut, Striking-Out in LA, and Pete Davidson/Kanye Drama!

In this 13th installment of Gen2Gen Podcast, Matthew and Erik get deep! We get to see Matthews First Pitch at the San Diego Padres game, a little inside scoop on the girl Matthew met at EDC, and his first "1st date" in years! We also discuss how Matthew got a dent in his car, failing his driver test (its a funny story), Erik getting officially married, & Matthew going to Erik's wedding alone! We dive into the Pete Davidson/Kanye West drama, seeing Justin Bieber on tour, Kylie & Kendall J...

Jun 09, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Harry Styles @ Coachella, New Kardashian Show, and TEA on Matthew Espinosa's Single Life!

On this episode of Gen2Gen, Matthew just got off his flight from EDC (after 1 hour of sleep!). We talk about music festivals (and artists), including Harry Styles, and Doja Cat, and hear Matthew’s ideal Coachella line up. Erik tries to get the TEA about what Matthew’s single life is like and Matthew gives a partial inside scoop of how EDC while being single went! We chat about the Kardashians new show, relationship stuff, and talk about generational differences with board games like Uno. This ep...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Matthew Espinosa & Erik Griffin Debate Cats vs Dogs, and Cultural Evolution

In this 11th Episode of Gen2Gen We talk about cats vs. dogs. (Matthews cat Lovebug makes an appearance.) We go over popular TV shows and movies that we love, dive into Matthews nostalgic love for High School Musical. We discuss how Erik recorded his shows vs how Matthew recorded his shows. We talk about wolves and discuss a lot about breaking bad habits, cryptocurrency, cultural evolution as well as going over YOUR fan reviews!

May 26, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Erik Griffin Gets Married and The Demise of Matthew Espinosa's Relationship...

In our first episode back after the break, we premiere the NEW Gen2Gen SET (reaction videos included!). We talk about where the heck we've been, discuss family dynamics, as well as Matthew and Erik's childhood homes. We also take notes on your fan reviews from our first 9 episodes, we talk about Matthew's relationship status, Erik Griffin getting married, and much more! We are so happy to be back, the Millennials will never be the same. NEW EPISODE EVERY WEEK! Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com...

May 19, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 10

How Matthew and Erik Stay Motivated, Use Emoji’s, and Have Glowing Skin

It’s a special Erik and Matthew episode this week! They talk about dealing with online haters, inappropriate chat names, and why we need to actually smile at each other instead of relying on emojis. They get real about created online personas vs. real life, Matthew drops a bit of his skin-care routine, and they answer listener questions about staying motivated and their dream superpowers. Before they wrap, they assign movies to each other to review for next week.

Nov 17, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Blake Anderson on Creating Workaholics, Loving the Jonas Brothers, & Justin Beiber connecting Matthew and Erik

Blake Anderson joins the show this week! Blake is a comedian, producer, writer, and co-creator of Workaholics, and he and Erik share some behind the scenes stories and talk about how the show came to be and why it’s so relateable. The guys talk about how to overcome being typecast, the best concerts they’ve been to, and how Mariah Carey owning Christmas is the one thing all generations can agree on. Blake also talks about what role he would shave his hair off for, and Matthew and Erik explain ho...

Nov 03, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Creator of Entourage Doug Ellin on Casting Entourage, If There Will Be a Reboot, and Why He Loves Podcasts

The guys welcome writer, director, and podcaster Doug Ellin. Known best for creating the hit series Entourage on HBO, Doug shares how he went from doing standup and working in the mailroom to creating one of the biggest shows in the last several decades. Doug talks with Matthew and Erik about casting Entourage, navigating today’s extra woke culture, the importance of having a strong work ethic, how technology will help more people create, and his love of podcasting weekly on his show Hollywood W...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Meghan Trainor & Ryan Trainor: Mental Health, Therapy, and Learning How To Say No

This week, Erik and Matthew welcome singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor and her brother Ryan to the show. This sibling duo talks about why they started their podcast Workin’ On It, and how we are still all works in progress. Meghan opens up about how motherhood has changed her, overcoming anxiety, living in her pregnancy pandemic bubble, and calls out Erik for ignoring her on Twitch. Ryan discusses his sobriety, and the group talks about the importance of therapy and learning how to say no.

Oct 20, 20211 hr 11 min

Dane Cook on Telling The Truth, Space Travel, and Dreaming Music

Erik and Matthew welcome comedian Dane Cook this week to talk about success, space travel, and what he thinks he would have been like if he was coming up in a younger generation. Dane talks about making his supporters a part of his journey over the past 30 years, and the invention that he feels changed his life the most. They head to Matthew’s Notebook where he learns about call waiting, and Erik explains how people actually got places before GPS.

Oct 13, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 5
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