That’s So Mid, Bruh: The Story Behind 6-7
Somewhere along the line, being a 10 stopped mattering — and everyone settled into a safe 6 or 7. “Mid” became the anthem of mediocrity, and we all started pretending we were fine with it. But not here. Not in the land of CommonX. This is where we push back against average and bring authenticity back to the front lines.
By CommonX Staff | The X-Files | Deer Park, WA
There was a time when average wasn’t cool. When “good enough” was never enough. When people stayed up all night with a soldering iron, a four-track recorder, and a bad attitude just to prove they could do something better.
Then somewhere along the way, we landed in what could only be called the 6-7 era — the time when “mid” became not only an adjective but a lifestyle.
How “Mid” Took Over
“Mid” didn’t start as a compliment. It was born in comment sections and memes, weaponized by Gen Z to describe anything that didn’t totally suck… but didn’t hit either.
“It’s mid.”
Translation: It exists. I noticed. Moving on.
Music, movies, relationships, and even food get hit with the “mid” tag daily. It’s the universal shrug of modern life — a word that captures our collective indifference, the vibe of a generation raised on algorithms telling them what to like before they even press play.
But here’s the twist: “mid” isn’t new. It’s just the rebrand of mediocrity — and CommonX is calling it out.
The Rise of the 6-7
Once upon a time, people rated stuff 1 through 10. Five meant “meh.” Six or seven meant “pretty good.” But then the whole system collapsed into safe zones — nobody wants to offend, nobody wants to stand out, so everything’s just… six or seven.
That restaurant? “A solid seven.”
That Netflix show? “It’s a six, maybe seven.”
Your coworker’s band? “Six-ish, bro.”
We’ve become a world allergic to extremes — to being a one (failure) or a ten (try-hard). Everyone’s stuck in the middle, sipping $8 lattes, posting mid takes, living mid lives.
Gen X Never Did Mid
That’s where Gen X rolls up in a beat-up Civic with the stereo cracked and says: Nah, we’re not doing that.
Gen X grew up in the analog trenches. We didn’t have participation trophies; we had rejection letters. We didn’t download; we dubbed. We didn’t go viral; we earned our scars.
And now, as the world slides into the comfort of 6-7, the CommonX Podcast is here as a rallying cry for the ones who still chase the 10 — not because it’s easy, but because doing it halfway never satisfied the soul.
From Ivan Doroschuk talking legacy to Steve Mayzak breaking down AI consciousness, to Sid Griffin keeping Americana alive — CommonX refuses to be mid. It’s the antidote to the algorithm. The unfiltered, long-form, real talk antidote to a world of scrollable sameness.
The CommonX Ethos
Every episode, every blog, every quote we drop — it’s built on one simple creed: Don’t be mid. Be memorable.
Whether you’re writing songs, building companies, or raising kids, being a 10 isn’t about perfection — it’s about giving a damn. It’s about heart, risk, authenticity. The kind of stuff you can’t fake with filters or hashtags.
We don’t settle for 6-7 around here. That’s where comfort lives — and comfort kills creativity.
So yeah, call us old-school, call us analog dreamers, call us stubborn. But when history looks back, it won’t remember the “mid.”
It’ll remember the misfits, the makers, and the mic-droppers who gave everything they had.
Welcome to CommonX — where 6-7 gets left on read.
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.