From X to Z
Society & Culture
About
A podcast where we have multi-generational conversations about things that matter, and some that don't.
Episodes
- Spring Things - Weddings, Gardening and Getting Tased
This episode features Laura planning a garden and acquiring a puppy. Liz recounts an experience of being tased and attending a wedding.
- Teens & Screens
This episode of From X to Z discusses the 2025 UCLA Teens and Screens study, offering insights into Gen Z and Gen Alpha. It's recommended for anyone seeking to better understand teenagers and their digital lives.
- Dolly or AGI?
The hosts discuss influential women from various generations and share thoughts on an AI documentary. They also announce a new goal for their podcast.
- Guests of the Month - Jill & Angela
Jill and Angela are this month's guests on From X to Z, sharing stories about their decades-long friendship with Liz and the enduring nature of long-term connections.
- Book of the Month - Great Big Beautiful Life
Liz and Laura discuss Emily Henry's 'Great Big Beautiful Life.' They share their favorite parts of the book and explore how its themes relate to their own lives.
- Low-Key and Overstimulated
In this episode, Liz and Laura discuss their experiences with being low-key and overstimulated, processing their busy summer and sharing their love for Nashville.
- Adolescence: Still Processing
The podcast "From X to Z" features hosts Liz and Laura discussing the British television series "Adolescence," which follows a 13-year-old schoolboy named Jamie.
- Book of the Month - Yellowface
The 'From X to Z' podcast discusses "Yellowface" by R. F. Kuang as their May book club selection. Listeners are encouraged to share their opinions via email.
- Guests of the Month - Tina & Rebecca Polchinski
Tina and Rebecca Polchinski are the guests on this episode of From X to Z, discussing their experiences with motherhood, sisterhood, and navigating different cultures.
- Book of the Month - The Secret Life of Bees
The "From X to Z" podcast discusses "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd, their April book club pick. Listeners are invited to share their opinions via email.
- The Anxious Generation
This episode of From X to Z discusses Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation, touching on personal anxiety experiences, empathy, and how different generations perceive and handle anxiety. The importance of feeling seen and understoo…
- Book of the Month - Women Talking
The From X to Z podcast discusses Miriam Toews' "Women Talking" in their March book club. The episode addresses sensitive themes such as violence against women, sexual assault, trauma, and abuse.
- Guests of the Month - Mission Trip Experiences
In this episode of From X to Z, hosts chat with guests Katy and Daniel about their recent international mission trip experiences. The hosts invite listeners to email the show with their opinions on the matter.
- Two Girls & A Microphone
The podcast 'From X to Z' returns with updates on its schedule, discusses winter blues coping mechanisms, and reveals 'Women Talking' by Miriam Toews as the book club pick. A content warning is issued regarding mature themes in the book's…
- Episode 4: Halloween Nostalgia & Layers of Lies
Hosts Liz and Laura share their distinct engagement stories, one featuring deception and the other sports-related mishaps. They also discuss their favorite aspects of Halloween, suggesting listeners enjoy a mug of apple cider while listeni…
- Episode 3: Fall Feels
This episode of From X to Z discusses the season of fall, covering topics such as hygge, thrifting, and pumpkin spice lattes. The hosts also touch upon a peculiar topic of a possible extra toe.
- Episode 2: Silent to Alpha
In the 'Silent to Alpha' episode of From X to Z, hosts Liz and Laura explore the origins of the Silent Generation's name and the complexities individuals face when identifying with a generation, particularly those born on the cusp.
- Episode 1: Birthday Boxes with The Shemwells
Liz and Ben Shemwell, founders of the Marco Shemwell Foundation, join the podcast to discuss their son Marco, the nonprofit they started in his honor, and their annual Birthday Box event.