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The Gen X Couple
Hosted by Robin and Chris Ruehrwein · EN
Listening to this podcast won’t fix all your problems, but it’s a good start. Join Robin and Chris as they delve into relatable topics such as parenting, marriage, food, travel and life in general. There is something for everyone here, so grab a snack and come along for the adventure!
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Boston Common: Ghosts, Graves, and Underground Secrets
Mar 2600:16:57Tap to summarizeJoin Robin and Chris as they explore the layered history of Boston Common, America’s oldest public park. From its beginnings as colonial pastureland to a Revolutionary War militia ground, burial site, and location of public executions, the Common has been at the center of Boston life for nearly 400 years.In this episode, we uncover stories of human remains discovered during the construction of the Tremont Street Subway, explore the tunnels beneath the park, and share ghostly sightings reported near the Frog Pond, Parkman Bandstand, and Central Burying Ground. We also dive into folklore surrounding British redcoat apparitions, ghostly children, and unexplained noises that persist to this day.Whether you are interested in history, urban legends, or the unexplained, this episode offers an immersive journey through the secrets buried under Boston Common and the stories that have shaped its mystique.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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Historical Heists and Swindles of New England
Mar 1900:19:17Tap to summarizeFrom audacious museum thefts in Boston to colonial land scams, daring bank robberies, and Confederate raids, New England’s history is full of clever, bold, and sometimes shocking crimes. In this episode, Robin and Chris explore the stories behind the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, the Plymouth Mail Truck robbery, the Brink’s North End heist, the St. Albans Confederate raid, colonial counterfeit schemes, and more. We dive deep into the planning, execution, and aftermath of each crime, highlighting the human ingenuity, ambition, and audacity that made these historical heists unforgettable. Discover the criminals, the victims, the towns, and the ways these events shaped local law, culture, and memory.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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Pukwudgies: Tricksters of the Bridgewater Triangle
Mar 1200:13:51Tap to summarizeToday we explore the Bridgewater Triangle and its elusive residents, the Pukwudgies. These small humanoid tricksters from Algonquian folklore have been reported in Freetown State Forest for decades.Robin and Chris share detailed eyewitness accounts, including Bill Russo from Raynham, Massachusetts, who encountered a three-foot tall gray figure with glowing eyes in the late 1990s. From rocks mysteriously stacked, glowing eyes, and strange sounds to playful mischief and objects moved without explanation, Pukwudgies are clever, mischievous, and unforgettable.Join us as we wander the trails, stone walls, ponds, and swamps of Freetown State Forest and uncover the stories behind these fascinating creatures.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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Disney World’s Abandoned and Hidden Spaces
Mar 500:24:49Tap to summarizeWalt Disney World is famous for its magic, castles, and rides, but what about the places that are not on the map? In this episode, Robin and Chris take you behind the scenes to explore Disney World’s hidden, forgotten, and abandoned spaces. From the eerie calm of Discovery Island to the rusting slides of River Country, the unbuilt hotels, and the Cinderella Castle Suite you will never see, we dive into the history, stories, and secrets that make Disney World more fascinating than most guests realize.We explore:The utilidor tunnels beneath Magic Kingdom that keep the park running seamlesslyThe Wonders of Life Pavilion at EPCOT and why it closed, yet still standsThe Skyway gondolas, an aerial ride that vanished in 1999EPCOT’s unfinished future, with infrastructure for pavilions that never arrivedHotels that were planned but never built and why the land still mattersThe Cinderella Castle Suite, designed for Walt Disney but now only for contest winnersSubtle hidden details like forced perspective, and backstage secretsWhether you are a die-hard Disney fan, a theme park historian, or just love quirky behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is packed with facts, history, and fascinating context you will not find on the regular park tour.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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Route 44: The Red-Headed Hitchhiker of the Bridgewater Triangle
Feb 2600:16:02Tap to summarizeThis week we take you deep into the heart of Massachusetts’ most mysterious region, the Bridgewater Triangle, to explore one of its most enduring legends, the Route 44 red-headed hitchhiker.From Abington to Rehoboth, this quiet stretch of road has been the backdrop for decades of reports from drivers who say they have seen a lone figure standing at night. Red hair, jeans, a jacket, and a presence that leaves a chill in the air before disappearing without a trace.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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Local Legends with a Twist
Feb 1900:19:09Tap to summarizeNew England is full of quirky legends, and we’re exploring them all. From dancing ghosts at Gloucester’s Stage Fort to mischievous figures at Wingaersheek Beach, walking fish in Salem, floating lanterns in New Hampshire, vanished hitchhikers in Plymouth, the mysterious Vanishing Barn in Concord, and even the Flying Cow of Vermont, these stories mix history, folklore, and a little magic.Join Robin and Chris as they share eyewitness accounts, local history, and sensory details that make each legend come alive. You won’t look at forests, lakes, and fields the same way again.Listen now to uncover New England’s local legends with a twist.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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Presidents Are Weird: Fun Facts About the People Behind the Office
Feb 1200:26:23Tap to summarizeWhen you think about US presidents, you probably imagine serious speeches, stiff portraits, and history textbooks. But the truth is, they were human too. And some of them were downright bizarre.In this episode, Robin and Chris dive into the fun side of the presidency, exploring strange habits, weird hobbies, unexpected talents, and all the little quirks that make history feel alive and entertaining. From pet alligators to juggling Founding Fathers to bathtub mishaps, presidents were far more interesting than school ever let on.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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Bonnie & Clyde: Ride or Die… Literally
Feb 500:22:48Tap to summarizeWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, we are taking a look at one of history’s most infamous couples, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, and asking the question no one ever seems to ask.Were they actually a power couple, or just a cautionary tale wrapped in romance?In this episode, Robin and Chris dive deep into the real story behind the myth, unpacking how a toxic, dangerous relationship became one of the most romanticized love stories in American history. From the desperation of the Great Depression to the media frenzy that turned criminals into celebrities, this is a lighthearted but thoughtful look at why we keep confusing intensity with love.Spoiler alert: this is not the Valentine’s inspiration you think it is.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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Dyatlov Pass: The 1959 Dead Mountain Mystery
Jan 2900:17:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Robin and Chris take you deep into the chilling and mysterious story of the Dyatlov Pass incident. Nine experienced hikers vanished in the winter of 1959 on the slopes of Kholat Syakhl, the “Dead Mountain” in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Weeks later, their abandoned tent and scattered, frozen bodies were found under circumstances that have baffled investigators for over six decades.We explore the hikers’ journey, the strange evidence found at the campsite, the injuries and odd behavior that remain unexplained, and the wide range of scientific, natural, and speculative theories proposed to explain this tragedy. From hypothermia and paradoxical undressing to avalanches, katabatic winds, and even low-level radiation, this episode covers it all.Whether you’re a true crime enthusiast, history buff, or a lover of unsolved mysteries, this episode will take you step by step through the Dead Mountain and the enduring questions surrounding the Dyatlov Pass incident.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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The Lake Michigan Triangle: Disappearances, Reappearances, and Mystery
Jan 2200:15:19Tap to summarizeLake Michigan. Beautiful, massive, and treacherous. Beneath its serene surface lies a region that has confounded locals, sailors, pilots, and researchers for decades, known as the Lake Michigan Triangle. In this episode, Robin and Chris explore the strange, mysterious, and sometimes eerie phenomena reported in this infamous triangular region roughly defined by Chicago, Milwaukee, and Benton Harbor.Love this episode? Subscribe to our podcast and leave a review (please)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thegenxcouple for more. Don’t forget to share this episode with friends or family who might also like it. Checkout Robin’s books: https://www.amazon.com/author/robinstephanie
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