GenX Classic Sports
Whether you grew up cheering for Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, Joe Montana, or Nolan Ryan, we’ve got you covered with in-depth discussions, exclusive interviews, and fun throwbacks to the greatest sports stories from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s.
Designed for fans in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, (but we welcome everyone) GenX Classic Sports connects you with the timeless passion and memories of the sports that shaped your generation.
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Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 13: Friday Night Lights: Part 2.
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 uny...
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Episode 13
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42:47
Episode 12: Friday Night Lights: Part 1.
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 uny...
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Episode 12
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44:33
Episode 11: Bo Jackson: Part 2.
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...
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Episode 11
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44:51
Episode 10: Bo Jackson: Part 1.
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 Ala...
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Episode 10
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34:22
Episode 09: 1989 NFL Draft.
Episode 09: 1989 NFL DraftToday 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 ...
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Episode 9
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30:46
Episode 08: The 1989 Cotton Bowl.
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 musi...
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Episode 8
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31:58
Episode 07: Fantasy Football.
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 E...
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Episode 7
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32:17
Episode 06: Tom and Steve join Shon to reminisce about some of their favorite GenX sports memories.
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 ...
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Episode 6
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39:20
Episode 05: The 1984 Chicago Cubs finally made the playoffs.
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 Sutcliff...
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Episode 5
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36:18
Episode 04: Shon and Jim reminisce about the 1988 Chicago Cubs finally lighting Wrigley Field.
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...
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Episode 4
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30:37
Episode 03: GenX Sports Media and Broadcasting.
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...
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Episode 3
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44:44
Episode 02: Meet Wayne: GenX Sports Historian.
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 s...
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Episode 2
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54:07
Episode 01: Meet the GenX sports guys.
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 ...
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Episode 1
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43:51