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
24 episodes
Episode 24: The Bad News Bears: Irreverent GenX Classic: Part 1
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 st...
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Episode 24
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37:56
Episode 23: Jerry Lawler and the Memphis Territory Memories.
"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 l...
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Episode 23
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41:39
Episode 22: Mid-South Wrestling Memories: Part 2.
🎙️ 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 ...
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Episode 22
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38:09
Episode 21: Mid-South Wrestling Memories: Part 1.
🎙️ "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...
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Episode 21
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34:52
Episode 20: Hoosiers movie discussion: Part 2.
🎙 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....
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Episode 20
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27:09
Episode 19: Hoosiers movie discussion: Part 1.
🎙 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....
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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27:50
Episode 18: GenX Sports Video Games: Part 2.
🎙 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 histo...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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35:51
Episode 17: GenX Sports Video Games: Part 1.
🎙 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....
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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35:37
Episode 16: The best high school basketball tournament you never heard of: Part 2.
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 baske...
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36:20
Episode 15: The best high school basketball tournament you never heard of: Part 1.
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...
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Episode 15
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47:23
Episode 14: Super Bowl XII memories: Cowboys and Broncos.
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...
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Episode 14
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39:04
Episode 13: Best football movie ever? 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:Best football movie ever? 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: ESPN LIED about 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: ESPN LIED about 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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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:22
Episode 09: Best NFL Draft ever? A look back at the 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: Hogs and Bruins in 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: Some fantasy football history.
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: GenXers reminisce about sports.
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: Wrigley Field turned on the lights.
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: How GenX watched sports.
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: Interview with a 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: GenXers started a sports podcast!
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