Generation X by Douglas Coupland with David How

Hello Libration Nation! Ready to go back to the 90s? Today, we're talking about one of the defining books of a generation: Generation X by Douglas Coupland. I'm joined by David How—father, husband, music lover, and proud Canadian 🇨🇦. David shared how this book shaped his life, his love of music, and what it was like coming of age during that unforgettable era. So grab your own drink, settle in, and let’s dive into a conversation that’s all about nostalgia, music, and the power of storytelling.

We're cracking open a classic Canadian drink, a beer and clam, but I chatted with a few of you on Threads and you let me know they can also be called a Red Eye or a Clameye🍅. No matter what you call it, crack open a Molson’s, pour a shot of Clamato in, and sip along with us!

Beer and Clam Drink

  • Molson’s Canadian Beer

  • 1 shot Clamato

Optional: worcestershire sauce pepper, celery salt, lime

In this Episode

Reality Bites film

Say Anything film

Singles film

BBC Bookclub interview with Douglas Coupland

Roy Lichtenstein artist

Books by Chuck Klosterman

Music

Older:

Talking Heads

Nirvana

The Pixies

Weezer

Green Days

Modern:

MJ Lenderman

Alvvays

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