Generational Gauntlet: Top 5 Faves

In honor of the 250th anniversary of America, this week's episode is completely different than usual. Today, it's just me. And this one isn't a true top 5, as all of these selections are worthy of a number one ranking. Instead, in honor of Independence Day, I am flying solo and giving you 5 (actually more) unsung heroes of the American Revolution. Whether you're about to fire up the grill, light s...

This week, I am joined by the first Baby Boomer in the podcast's history, my uncle, Gary (Gene) Nash. Gene is like the 1962 song by Lucky Starr, "I've been everywhere." We talk about some of his adventures, including working as an Alaskan fisherman. Then, we dive into the episode's topic, the Top 5 Countries You Would Love to Visit. Tune in to hear if a country on your bucket list made ours. This...

In honor of Father's Day, I am joined by two awesome dads, Tommy Postell (Gen X) and Calvin Glenn (Millennial). The three of us rank our Top 5 Favorite Dad Jokes. This episode had me laughing the most of any episode I have recorded. Sit back, listen to some jokes, and have some laughs (and probably some groans too)! If you have a suggested topic for the podcast, send it to generationalfave5@gmail....

This week's episode features Benjamin Stratton, a fellow Millennial and the creator of Benjamin's Board Game Blog. We discuss and rank our Top 5 Favorite Board Games. Our lists include some well-known classics, adventure-style games, and word-based games. Check it out to see if your favorite board game made the list! If you would like to read more of Ben's analysis on board games, check out his bl...

This episode, Nora, Gen Alpha, is back. To celebrate her birthday, she requested the Top 5 Pop Groups. This episode features a battle of two very distinct decades, the 90s vs. the 2020s, and sub-genres, R&B-style vs. Korean Pop. The father-daughter battle of wits and disagreements is strong in this one. Early Happy Bday to the podcast's Production Manager! If you have a topic that you want cov...

This week, I am joined by fellow Millennial, Kylie Wiest, the Humane Education Manager at Charleston Animal Society. Kylie provides information on her role at the shelter and the various services and programs that Charleston Animal Society provides to the community. We also chat about the 10th Hank & Laurel Greer Lifesaving Car Giveaway. Your donations to purchase raffle tickets from Charlesto...

This week, in a rare episode with three people, I'm joined by two other Millennials, Andrew Wooten and Alex Webber, as we break down our Top 5 Favorite Comedy Movies. This episode features a number of honorable mentions and tons of quotes. Give it a listen and hear us take you on a trip down memory lane of some of the greatest Millennial comedies. If you would like more information on Gracie Barra...

Hurricane season in the Atlantic officially starts June 1st. So, this week, Dave Williams, the Chief Meteorologist for ABC News 4 in Charleston, joins the podcast. Dave is a Gen Xer, an Ohio State graduate, and an expert on the weather, especially with tropical storms and hurricanes. Dave answers questions from listeners on storm preparation, including the most important items to have during a sto...

In honor of Mother's Day, this week's episode is the Top 5 Fiercest Females in a Film. Nora, Gen Alpha, returns to the podcast, as we discuss the females who were the most relentless in a film we have watched. Today's lists include films from various genres, including animated and dystopian movies. To all the moms out there, Happy Mother's Day! If you have a topic you would like to hear ranked on...

This episode, we dive into the world of baseball. Fellow Millennial and one of my friends, Brian Dillon, joins the podcast for us to discuss our Top 5 Favorite Baseball Players. Some of the entries go deep into 90's nostalgia, but we also show some love to some more recent players and some mid-1900s superstars. If you have a top five list you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, you can send...

This week, I bring in fellow Millennial and my childhood best friend, Patrick Burnett, to discuss our Top 5 Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Shows. These lists feature zero overlap, which is a rarity on the podcast. We break down which shows we enjoyed the most and why we would recommend them. If you have a top five list you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to generation...

In this episode, Madison Lambert, my better half and fellow Millennial, makes her return appearance. In our first ever, anti-top 5, we count down our lists of the Top 5 Movies You Wish You Hadn't Seen. The movies span the genres of holiday "classics," romance movies, animated films, comedies, and sci-fi movies. Check it out to hear both our breakdowns from the movies and our break downs of why the...

This week, I'm joined by a Xennial, Matt Oliver, to discuss our Top 5 Favorite Sports Cities. His list includes food recommendations and fun things to do in each of his top cities. Tune in to hear some sport stories, historical facts about each of our cities, and why those cities made our lists!

In this episode, Ann Henry, Gen Xer and the owner of Artsy Fartsy, joins the podcast. We talk about Ann's successful pottery business, her studio, the studio's mascot, and how you can purchase her pottery. We then dive into our Top 5 Favorite Artists. Stay tuned until the end of the episode, as we have a contest associated with this one. This contest ends on April 11, 2026, and all contest details...

In honor of Women's History Month, this week's episode features Vicky Bullett, who is a Gen Xer, an Olympic gold medalist, a world champion, a former WNBA player, and a former coach. And that's just scratching the surface of her accomplishments. During the episode, we chat about Vicky's basketball career and accomplishments. She also gives some advice to the younger generation. Then, we get into o...

In this episode, Aubrey Morris, Gen X, joins the podcast to discuss our Top 5 Favorite Animated Movies. We break down our top movies and our honorable mentions, including some random facts and trivia thrown in. We also discuss whether animated movies have gotten better or worse over time. If you have a topic that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to generational...

In this episode, Larry Lambert, Jr., Gen X, makes his return to discuss a listener-submitted topic, our Top 5 Favorite Upsets. We dive into upsets from football, basketball, hockey, boxing, and even MMA. Check out the episode to hear which upsets stood the test of time for us. If you have a topic that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to generationalfave5@gmail....

This week, I'm joined by Steve Harley, Gen X, to discuss a listener-submitted topic, our Top 5 Favorite Sport Movies. Check out the episode to hear our analysis on which sport films left an impression on us. If you have a topic that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to generationalfave5@gmail.com .

In this episode, I am joined by Adam Dillon, Gen X, to break down our Top 5 Hip Hop Groups. Listen in to hear us share the groups from our generations that were on our playlists. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to generationalfave5@gmail.com .

In this episode, I am joined by Nora, Gen Alpha, as we cover a topic submitted by a listener: the Top 5 Random Facts (You Don't Need But Are Glad You Know). Tune in for some very random, very educational, and slightly weird facts. Also, let us know on the polls on social media which #1 random fact you preferred. If you aren't following the Generational Gauntlet on social media, give the podcast a...

This week, I'm joined by fellow Millennial and renowned horror author, Nick Roberts. Tune in to hear us discuss his writing career and how West Virginia plays into his novels. We then discuss our Top 5 Horror Movies and give the reasons those movies resonated with us. If you would like more information on Nick, you can check out his webpage: Nick Roberts.

This week, I'm joined by Gen Xer, Vickie Lambert, as we rank our Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows. Tune in to hear our rankings and the reasons for our lists. If you have topics that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to generationalfave5@gmail.com . If you're interested in using Riverside, check it out with this link: https://riverside.sjv.io/nX0gb6 .

In this episode, I am joined by Maddie Lambert, Gen Z, to discuss the Top 5 College Basketball Programs. Check out the episode as we discuss our lists, the reasons for our rankings, the fundamentals of basketball, and the rise in popularity of women's hoops. If you have a topic you would like covered on an episode, suggestions can be sent to generationalfave5@gmail.com.

For the first time, two other hosts join the podcast: Gracie Barra Summerville Professor Andrew Wooten (Millennial) and my daughter, Nora (Gen Alpha). The three of us discuss the Top 5 Grapplers. Listen in to hear our rankings and the reasons for our lists. If you have suggested topics, you can send them to generationalfave5@gmail.com If you would like more information on Gracie Barra Summerville,...

This week, Erin Schauwecker, a fringe Millennial/Gen Xer, joins to break down our Top 5 College Football Games. Check it out to see if your favorite team or favorite game made the list. If you have suggested topics, you can send them to generationalfave5@gmail.com . If you want more information on Erin or would like to contact her, you can do so by using the links below: Email: erinsellscharleston...