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GenX Classic SportsEpisode 27: Sports Media, Information, and Broadcasting Through the Years: Part 1Send us a textWelcome back to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we rewind the game clock and relive the golden era of sports through the eyes of Generation X. In this episode we’re diving into a topic that every GenX sports fan can appreciate — how the way we get our sports news and info has transformed since the 1970s.Remember waiting for the morning paper just to see the box scores? Or huddling around the TV for a glimpse of highlights on the 11 o'clock news? Whether it was college football, pro basketball, base...2025-07-2146 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 26: Dr. Clay Routledge and Nostalgia: Why the Past MattersSend us a textWelcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we relive the unforgettable games, players, and sports moments that defined our generation. I’m your host, Shon Enis, and today we’re diving into something a little different—but totally central to why we love these memories so much: nostalgia. Our guest is Dr. Clay Routledge, a leading psychologist and expert on the science behind nostalgia. We’ll talk about why those old-school games, teams, and athletes still matter, how sports connect us to our past, and why Gen X fans keep coming ba...2025-07-0747 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 25: The Bad News Bears: Irreverent GenX Classic: Part 2Send us a textWelcome back to GenX Classic Sports, where we discuss vintage sports, athletes, games, and other memorable events from the sports world we grew up in, from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.Today we finish our discussion of a GenX Classic Sports movie: Whether you saw it in the theater, on cable TV, or rented it from the local video store on a Friday night, The Bad News Bears wasn’t just a baseball movie—it was a cultural moment. It captured what it felt like to be a kid in t...2025-06-2345 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 24: The Bad News Bears: Irreverent GenX Classic: Part 1Send us a textWelcome back to GenX Classic Sports, where we discuss vintage sports, athletes, games, and other memorable events from the sports world we grew up in, from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.Today's episode isn’t your average underdog story. It’s messy, it’s politically incorrect by today’s standards, and it’s absolutely packed with the kind of grit, humor, and heart that only a Gen X classic can deliver. We’ve got Walter Matthau as the beer-guzzling coach, Tatum O’Neal breaking barriers as a little league pitching pheno...2025-06-0937 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 23: Jerry Lawler and the Memphis Territory Memories.Send us a text"Welcome to GenX Classic Sports — the podcast that takes you back to the golden age of sports, where legends were made and memories never fade. In this episode, we move our attention to Memphis wrestling, spotlighting the legendary Jerry “The King” Lawler and the wild world of the Mid-South Coliseum wrestling scene in Memphis. Memphis was a highly successful region in the 1970s and 1980s. Whether you grew up watching Channel 5 Wrestling or you're a classic pro wrestling fan looking to relive the glory days, this episode is packed with stories, history...2025-05-2641 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 22: Mid-South Wrestling Memories: Part 2.Send us a text🎙️ Episode 22: Mid-South Wrestling Memories: Part 2.Today, we're stepping back into the squared circle to finish our discussion of the glory days of Mid-South Wrestling — one of the most iconic and hard-hitting regional wrestling promotions of the 1970s and 1980s. From Bill Watts’ gritty storytelling to unforgettable names like Junkyard Dog, Ted DiBiase, ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan, and Butch Reed, we're diving deep into the feuds, promos, and moments that made Mid-South Wrestling a fan favorite.We are PROUD to announce our first partnership with a great compan...2025-05-1238 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 21: Mid-South Wrestling Memories: Part 1.Send us a text🎙️ "Welcome to GenX Classic Sports — the podcast that takes you back to the golden age of sports, where legends were made and memories never fade. In this episode, we take a nostalgic look back at Mid-South Wrestling from the 1980s — the legendary wrestling promotion that launched stars like Junkyard Dog, Ted DiBiase, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and "Cowboy" Bill Watts. If you grew up watching Mid-South Wrestling every Saturday, this is the ultimate trip down memory lane. Join us as we dive into the unforgettable matches, storylines, larger-than-life characters...2025-04-2834 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 20: Hoosiers movie discussion: Part 2.Send us a text🎙 Welcome to GenX Classic Sports—the podcast that takes you back to the golden age of sports and nostalgia! If you grew up in the ‘70s, ‘80s, or ‘90s, this is your home for reliving the greatest moments in sports history.We are PROUD to announce our first partnership with a great company: Aunt Susie’s Granola. https://auntsusiesgranola.com/If you love granola, then you’re going to love Aunt Susie’s Granola. Aunt Susie’s is a 100% Gluten Free Kitchen and expanded their product offerings to include overnigh...2025-04-1427 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 19: Hoosiers movie discussion: Part 1.Send us a text🎙 Welcome to GenX Classic Sports—the podcast that takes you back to the golden age of sports and nostalgia! If you grew up in the ‘70s, ‘80s, or ‘90s, this is your home for reliving the greatest moments in sports history.In this episode, we’re talking about a GenX classic sports movie: Hoosiers — the legendary 1986 basketball movie that became an instant classic. Whether you remember watching it on VHS or caught it during a Saturday afternoon TV marathon, Hoosiers is the ultimate underdog sports film. Join us as we revisit the...2025-03-3127 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 18: GenX Sports Video Games: Part 2.Send us a text🎙 Welcome to GenX Classic Sports—the podcast that takes you back to the golden age of sports and nostalgia! If you grew up in the ‘70s, ‘80s, or ‘90s, this is your home for reliving the greatest moments in sports history.Today, we’re diving back into part two of our discussion on classic GenX sports video games—the legendary titles that shaped our childhoods. From Atari 2600 classics like Home Run and Football, to Intellivision’s MLB Baseball and NFL Football, and of course, the Nintendo era...2025-03-1735 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 17: GenX Sports Video Games: Part 1.Send us a text🎙 Welcome to GenX Classic Sports—the podcast that takes you back to the golden age of sports and nostalgia! If you grew up in the ‘70s, ‘80s, or ‘90s, this is your home for reliving the greatest moments in sports history.Today, we’re diving into classic GenX sports video games—the legendary titles that shaped our childhoods. From Atari 2600 classics like Home Run and Football, to Intellivision’s MLB Baseball and NFL Football, and of course, the Nintendo era with Tecmo Bowl and Baseball Stars—we’re reliving the games that define...2025-03-0335 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 16: The best high school basketball tournament you never heard of: Part 2.Send us a textIn this episode we finish our discussion about a legendary small-town basketball tournament that at its peak in the 1980s featured superstars like NBA Hall-of-Famer and Olympic champion Karl Malone, NCAA enigma Benny Anders, and Louisiana basketball legend Bobby Joe Douglas.The Dual State Tournament, which ran for 89 years in south Arkansas, wasn’t just a proving ground for rising talent—it was a battleground where basketball dreams were made. Join Shon and Wayne as we reminisce and relive this event that was a must-watch for hoops fans of the era.2025-02-1736 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 15: The best high school basketball tournament you never heard of: Part 1.Send us a textIn this episode we dive into a legendary small-town basketball tournament that at its peak in the 1980s featured superstars like NBA Hall-of-Famer and Olympic champion Karl Malone, NCAA enigma Benny Anders, and Louisiana basketball legend Bobby Joe Douglas.The Dual State Tournament, which ran for 89 years in south Arkansas, wasn’t just a proving ground for rising talent—it was a battleground where basketball dreams were made. Join Shon and Wayne as we reminisce and relive this event that was a must-watch for hoops fans of the era.Cr...2025-02-0347 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 14: Super Bowl XII memories: Cowboys and Broncos.Send us a textThe NFL is deep into the playoffs. In honor of the football season winding down we take a trip back to 1978. In this episode, we’re diving deep into Super Bowl XII, the unforgettable showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos on January 15, 1978, in the New Orleans Superdome. Relive the nostalgia as we break down the iconic plays, memorable players like Roger Staubach, Craig Morton, Harvey Martin, and Randy White, plus the groundbreaking moments that made this game one for the history books. From the Cowboys’ dominant Doomsday Defense to a long...2025-01-2039 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 13: Best football movie ever? Friday Night Lights: Part 2.Send us a textWelcome to a special GenX Classic Sports Movie episode. Shon, David, and Mark take a trip under the bright lights of small-town Texas to explore Friday Night Lights, the iconic 2004 film that captured the intensity, heartbreak, and unyielding passion of high school football. From the unforgettable performances to the themes of community, ambition, and sacrifice, we’ll unpack what makes this film more than just a sports movie. So, grab your oversized shoulder pads, your neck roll, and your helmet and get ready to relive the drama, triumphs, and struggles of the 1988 Odessa Pe...2025-01-0642 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 12:Best football movie ever? Friday Night Lights: Part 1.Send us a textWelcome to a special GenX Classic Sports Movie episode. Shon, David, and Mark take a trip under the bright lights of small-town Texas to explore Friday Night Lights, the iconic 2004 film that captured the intensity, heartbreak, and unyielding passion of high school football. From the unforgettable performances to the themes of community, ambition, and sacrifice, we’ll unpack what makes this film more than just a sports movie. So, grab your oversized shoulder pads, your neck roll, and your helmet and get ready to relive the drama, triumphs, and struggles of the 1988 Odessa Pe...2024-12-2344 minGenX Classic SportsEpisode 11: ESPN LIED about Bo Jackson!: Part 2.Send us a textToday we’re diving into the legendary career of Bo Jackson—the man who redefined what it means to be a multi-sport athlete. From his jaw-dropping highlights with the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball to his unforgettable moments as an NFL star with the Los Angeles Raiders, Bo Jackson's professional journey is a story of pure athletic dominance. Known for his 'Bo Knows' campaign and iconic status in sports history, we'll explore how Bo became a cultural phenomenon and one of the greatest athletes of all time. Whether you’re a fan of...2024-12-0944 min