Why the CommonX Podcast Is the Best Show in the Pacific Northwest
From the backroads of Deer Park to the digital airwaves of the world, the CommonX Podcast is redefining what authentic, independent media sounds like in the Pacific Northwest. Blending grit, music, and raw conversation, it’s more than a podcast — it’s a movement built by two Gen X voices who never stopped asking why.
A Podcast Born in the Heart of the Inland Northwest
When co-hosts Ian Primmer and Jared Mayzak launched CommonX out of a small shop studio in Deer Park, WA, they weren’t chasing fame — they were chasing truth.
What began as late-night conversations about music, media, and the human condition has evolved into one of the most talked-about independent shows in the region.
Their guest list reads like a cross-section of culture itself — from rock legends like Ivan Doroschuk (Men Without Hats) and Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot) to authors, veterans, political voices, and everyday people with extraordinary stories.
The Sound of the PNW — Unfiltered
The Pacific Northwest has always been home to the rebels, thinkers, and dreamers who prefer campfires over spotlights. CommonX taps straight into that energy — raw, honest, and unapologetically Gen X.
Listeners across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and beyond tune in because the show speaks a language corporate podcasts forgot: authenticity. Whether it’s exploring faith, freedom, music, or modern censorship, CommonX keeps it real — no scripts, no spin, just conversation.
From TikTok to the Turntables
Before CommonX exploded, host Ian Primmer found viral success as GENXDAD on TikTok — proof that Gen X still knows how to command the internet. That following became the foundation for a regional powerhouse: the CommonX brand now spans TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, and a fast-growing web platform at commonxpodcast.com.
The show’s reach has extended from Spokane to Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver B.C., proving that the Pacific Northwest still knows how to make noise that matters.
What Makes CommonX the Best in the PNW
🎙️ Authenticity Over Agenda – Real talk without the political polish.
Rooted in Gen X Grit – A generation that built bridges between analog and digital.
Culture Meets Conversation – Every episode blends music, memory, and modern reality.
Independent to the Core – Produced by two lifelong Washington creators, not a network.
It’s not corporate, it’s not curated — it’s CommonX. And that’s exactly why it’s resonating from the Cascades to the Columbia.
Looking Ahead
With Season 2 already in production and high-profile guests lining up, CommonX is poised to bring the voice of the Pacific Northwest to a global audience. Whether listeners are lifelong locals or digital nomads, the message is the same: real conversation still lives here.
As the Pacific Northwest continues to grow, CommonX stands as its raw, unfiltered pulse — the podcast built for those who still believe authenticity matters.