What's REALLY Behind the Rise of Gen Alpha Slang? | 10/31/25

Pumpkins, politics, and pure idiocracy collide in this Halloween special of At The Mic: Deep Dive with Keith Malinak. From ghost stories and viral slang to media chaos and nostalgia, you’ll never look at “6-7” the same way again. Joined by Brad Staggs and Kelly Smith, the trio dive into everything from haunted house tales and music copyright battles to the bizarre new Gen Alpha phenomenon sweeping classrooms — the nonsense chant “6-7.”

It’s equal parts funny, spooky, and smart, with a mix of paranormal experiences, political reflection, and pop-culture absurdity. Whether they’re mocking celebrity endorsements, revisiting childhood scars, or debating if language is community or chaos, Keith and the crew deliver a perfect blend of cultural commentary, humor, and Halloween energy.

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Ghosts, Candy & Chaos: Halloween Kicks Off
• 04:12 – The Pumpkin Problem & Over-Decorated Neighborhoods
• 09:45 – Music Copyright & The Battle for Fair Play
• 14:58 – Celebrity Endorsements & Political Tricks of the Season
• 22:31 – Haunted Houses & Real-Life Ghost Encounters
• 31:09 – Viral Madness: The Rise of “6-7” and Gen Alpha Slang
• 38:54 – Idiocracy or Community? Language That Melts Brains
• 47:02 – Nostalgia Trip: From ‘Wassup’ to Modern Memes
• 54:37 – Pranks, COVID Reflections & Cultural Flashbacks
• 01:01:26 – Halloween Tips & Final Laughs Before the Candy Crash

Which part of this episode made you laugh or think hardest — the ghost stories or the “6-7” insanity? Share your thoughts on social or tag us using #AtTheMic

Connect with Us:

🎙️ Keith Malinak:

Twitter: @KeithMalinak

Instagram: @AtTheMicShow

YouTube: youtube.com/@AtTheMic

Website: AtTheMicShow.com

Rumble: @AtTheMicShow

🎧 Permanent Guest: @realbradstaggs

🎙️ Special Guest: @kelly4freedom

Special thanks to Gabby — follow her at @jeffapologist

🏭 Produced by 2nd Floor Studios (Dallas, TX)

🎬 YouTube

🌐 secondfloorstudios.co

🐦 @2ndFloorDallas