Best Shon Enis Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 46: The Longest Game in NFL History. 23:00

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Send us a text Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we revisit the unforgettable moments that shaped our sports memories growing up. Step back into one of the wildest and most unforgettable moments in NFL history as *GenX Classic Sports* revisits the legendary 1971 Christmas Day showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphin…

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Episode 45: The Longest Field Goals in College Football. 23:00

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Send us a text Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we revisit the unforgettable moments that shaped our sports memories growing up. This week on GenX Classic Sports, we’re going deep into one of football’s purest, most dramatic moments—the long field goal. From the booming barefoot legends of the ’70s to the quirky kickers of the ’80s…

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Episode 44: The Evolution of Dual Threat Quarterbacks. 35:00

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Send us a text Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we revisit the unforgettable moments that shaped our sports memories growing up. In this episode, we discuss the original era of the dual-threat quarterback—long before today’s NFL made mobility mainstream. From Randall Cunningham’s highlight-reel runs and rocket-arm bombs, to Steve Y…

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Episode 43: Woody Hayes. The Shocking End to a Legendary Career. 25:21

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Send us a text Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we revisit the unforgettable moments that shaped our sports memories growing up. In December 1978, one of college football’s most shocking moments unfolded live on national TV. Ohio State’s legendary coach Woody Hayes — the fiery icon of Buckeye football — threw a punch at a Clemson p…

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Episode 42: (Bonus Episode). Thanksgiving Football History in High Schools and Colleges. 28:50

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Send us a text Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we revisit the unforgettable moments that shaped our sports memories growing up. Happy Thanksgiving everyone and welcome to our first ever Bonus Episode. Thanksgiving and football have been inseparable for more than a century. Long before the NFL’s holiday showcase, small towns and bi…

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Episode 41: The Long Beach Poly Football Dynasty. 23:57

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Send us a text Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we revisit the unforgettable moments that shaped our sports memories growing up. Today, we dive into the rich legacy of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits, one of the most storied high school football programs in American sports history. In this episode of GenX Classic Sports, we explore…

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Episode 40: The 1983 NFL Draft. 24:03

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Send us a text Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we revisit the unforgettable moments that shaped our sports memories growing up. Today we’re going back to the fall of 1970 — when pro football took a huge leap from Sunday afternoons to prime time. In 1983, the NFL held a draft that would change the game forever. John Elway, Dan Mari…

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Episode 39: Monday Night Football. 24:10

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Send us a text Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we revisit the unforgettable moments that shaped our sports memories growing up. I’m your host, and today we’re going back to the fall of 1970 — when pro football took a huge leap from Sunday afternoons to prime time. It was the birth of Monday Night Football, a television experiment …

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Episode 38: The Fifth Down Game (Colorado vs Missouri 1990). 28:40

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Send us a text Welcome back to GenX Classic Sports. Today, we’re heading back to 1990 — a year of mullets, the Walkman, and Bill McCartney’s Colorado Buffaloes trying to climb their way to college football’s mountaintop. But what happened one gray afternoon in Columbia, Missouri… would become one of the strangest and most controversial finishes in …

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Episode 37: Hail Flutie (or the Miracle in Miami). 28:40

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Send us a text Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, where we rewind to the moments that defined a generation — the plays, the players, and the pure emotion that made growing up in the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s such an unforgettable time to be a sports fan. Story time. Today, we’re going back to November 23, 1984 — Thanksgiving weekend. Boston College versus …

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Episode 36: Deion "Prime Time" Sanders. 35:09

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Send us a text Welcome back to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we dive deep into the unforgettable sports moments that defined our generation. He was flash, swagger, and pure speed — the ultimate showman. From locking down receivers in the NFL to stealing bases in Major League Baseball, Deion ‘Prime Time’ Sanders redefined what it meant to b…

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Episode 35: Kirk Gibson's Home Run in the 1988 World Series. 24:52

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Send us a text Welcome back to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we dive deep into the unforgettable sports moments that defined our generation. In this episode today, we’re going back to one of the most dramatic moments not just in baseball history, but in all of sports history—the legendary home run Kirk Gibson hit in Game 1 of the 1988 Worl…

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Episode 34: The Incredible Roger Craig. 22:58

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Send us a text Welcome back to GenX Classic Sports, the show where we relive the unforgettable moments, the legends, and the wild stories that shaped our generation’s sports memories. On this episode of GenX Classic Sports, we’re diving into the career of Roger Craig — the San Francisco 49ers running back who changed the game in the 1980s. From his…

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Episode 33: The Stanford Band Incident. 19:18

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Send us a text “Welcome back to GenX Classic Sports, the show where we relive the unforgettable moments, the legends, and the wild stories that shaped our generation’s sports memories. Today, we’re taking you back to November 20th, 1982 — the 85th Big Game between Stanford and Cal. On the surface, it was just another heated rivalry matchup, but wha…

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Episode 32: Dallas Cowboys Netflix documentary discussion: Part 2. 32:57

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Send us a text Welcome 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. For some GenX fans, the Dallas Cowboys of the ’90s weren’t just a football team—they were a cultural force. From Troy Aikman’s steady leadership to Emmitt Smith’s relentless running and…

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Episode 31: Dallas Cowboys Netflix documentary discussion: Part 1. 34:33

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Send us a text Welcome 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. For some GenX fans, the Dallas Cowboys of the ’90s weren’t just a football team—they were a cultural force. From Troy Aikman’s steady leadership to Emmitt Smith’s relentless running and…

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Episode 30: Interview with Bryan Smith: Minor League baseball player and GenXer: Part 2. 39:37

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Send us a text Welcome 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 of GenX Classic Sports, we finalize our discussion with Bryan Smith, a south Arkansas native whose baseball journey took him from south Arkansas to the Houston Astros or…

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Episode 29: Interview with Bryan Smith: Minor League baseball player and GenXer: Part 1. 44:54

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Send us a text Welcome 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 of GenX Classic Sports, we sit down with Bryan Smith, a south Arkansas native whose baseball journey took him from El Dorado to Texarkana Community College to the Housto…

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Episode 28: Sports Media, Information, and Broadcasting Through the Years: Part 2. 39:50

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Send us a text Welcome 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 t…

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Episode 27: Sports Media, Information, and Broadcasting Through the Years: Part 1. 46:16

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Send us a text Welcome 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 t…

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Episode 26: Dr. Clay Routledge and Nostalgia: Why the Past Matters. 47:48

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Send us a text Welcome 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 leadi…

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Episode 25: The Bad News Bears: Irreverent GenX Classic: Part 2. 45:50

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Send us a text Welcome 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…

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Episode 24: The Bad News Bears: Irreverent GenX Classic: Part 1. 37:56

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Send us a text Welcome 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 ki…

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Episode 23: Jerry Lawler and the Memphis Territory Memories. 41:39

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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. Memphi…

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Episode 22: Mid-South Wrestling Memories: Part 2. 38:09

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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 Junk…

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Episode 21: Mid-South Wrestling Memories: Part 1. 34:52

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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 Dug…

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Episode 20: Hoosiers movie discussion: Part 2. 27:09

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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://auntsusiesgran…

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Episode 19: Hoosiers movie discussion: Part 1. 27:50

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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 …

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Episode 18: GenX Sports Video Games: Part 2. 35:51

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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 …

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Episode 17: GenX Sports Video Games: Part 1. 35:37

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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 At…

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Episode 16: The best high school basketball tournament you never heard of: Part 2. 36:20

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Send us a text In 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 …

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Episode 15: The best high school basketball tournament you never heard of: Part 1. 47:23

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Send us a text In 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 j…

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Episode 14: Super Bowl XII memories: Cowboys and Broncos. 39:04

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Send us a text The 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 …

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Episode 13: Best football movie ever? Friday Night Lights: Part 2. 42:47

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Send us a text Welcome 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 commun…

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Episode 12:Best football movie ever? Friday Night Lights: Part 1. 44:33

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Send us a text Welcome 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 commun…

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Episode 11: ESPN LIED about Bo Jackson!: Part 2. 44:51

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Send us a text Today 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 pur…

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Episode 10: ESPN LIED about Bo Jackson!: Part 1. 34:22

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Send us a text Today we’re uncovering the incredible early years of Bo Jackson—the high school and college phenom who set the stage for one of the most remarkable athletic careers in history. From his record-breaking performances at McAdory High School in Alabama to his legendary college football career with the Auburn Tigers, where he won the Heis…

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Episode 09: Best NFL Draft ever? A look back at the 1989 NFL Draft. 30:46

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Send us a text Episode 09: 1989 NFL Draft Today we’re taking a deep dive into the historic 1989 NFL Draft—widely regarded as one of the greatest drafts in NFL history. This iconic draft class included Hall of Fame legends like Troy Aikman, Barry Sanders, Derrick Thomas, and Deion Sanders, shaping the future of professional football for decades. We’…

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Episode 08: Hogs and Bruins in 1989 Cotton Bowl. 31:58

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Send us a text Shon is joined by a surprise guest GenZer, who has an interest in all things GenX and learns about the 1989 Cotton Bowl and how it influenced the NFL draft a few months later. Credits: Haylee Wolf: narration. Mason Enis: theme music. Copyright @ PineStreetProductions 2024. Any illegal reproduction of this content will result in immed…

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Episode 07: Some fantasy football history. 32:17

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Send us a text Steve and Tom join Shon to learn the history of fantasy football and reminisce over their own experiences with this multi-billion dollar industry that GenX and Boomers brought to the masses. Credits: Haylee Wolf: narration. Mason Enis: theme music. Copyright @ PineStreetProductions 2024. Any illegal reproduction of this content will …

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Episode 06: GenXers reminisce about sports. 39:20

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Send us a text Tom and Steve grew up loving sports. They join Shon to reminisce about some of the GenX athletes, teams, and writers/broadcasters who helped grow their love of sports. Grab your Sears NFL letter jacket and your old Sports Illustrated issue and join us for a nostalgic look at GenX fandom. Credits: Haylee Wolf: narration. Mason Enis: t…

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Episode 05: The 1984 Chicago Cubs finally made the playoffs. 36:18

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Send us a text Jim returns to reminisce with Shon about a big GenX sports moment: the incredible 1984 Chicago Cubs season—a year that saw the team capture their first division title in nearly four decades. From Ryne Sandberg’s MVP performance to Rick Sutcliffe’s dominant pitching, we’ll relive the highs, heartbreaks, and everything in between. Join…

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Episode 04: Wrigley Field turned on the lights. 30:37

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Send us a text Jim grew up in the Chicago area and learned early in life to love baseball, especially the Cubs. n this episode, we’re shining a light on the 1988 Chicago Cubs and the groundbreaking event that forever changed Wrigley Field. After decades of resisting modernization, the Cubs finally installed lights, bringing night games to the iconi…

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Episode 03: How GenX watched sports. 44:44

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Send us a text Mark, David, and Casey join Shon to reminisce how GenXers kept up with their favorite teams and marvel at the growth of televised sports from the "three channel" days to the birth of ESPN. Plus they share their admiration and nostalgia for some favorite sports writers and broadcasters. Credits: Haylee Wolf: narration. Mason Enis: the…

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Episode 02: Interview with a GenX Sports Historian. 54:07

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Send us a text Wayne is a GenX sports historian in the south Arkansas/north Louisiana area. He and his wife Melissa co-founded the Dragon Sports Network, a pioneering high school sports broadcast network that embraced the internet early on to broadcast high school sporting events and other related content. He and Shon reminisce about his sports inf…

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Episode 01: GenXers started a sports podcast! 43:51

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Send us a text Your host, Shon Enis, introduces you to the neighborhood GenX crew of his childhood. Mark, David, and Casey reminisce with Shon for a chat about how each of them became sports fans and some of their early GenX sports memories and the nostalgia for them that lives on. Credits: Haylee Wolf: narration Mason Enis: music Copyright @ PineS…