GenX Classic Sports

Send us Fan Mail 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 kind of grit, humor, and heart that only a G...

Send us Fan Mail "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 19...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️  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 Dugga...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️  "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. I...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙 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...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙 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 reme...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙 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 clas...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Arkansas, wasn’t just a proving ground for risin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 just a proving ground for rising talent—it was a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 iconic plays, memorable players like Roger Staub...

Send us Fan Mail 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 community, ambition, and sacrifice, we’ll unpack what...

Send us Fan Mail 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 community, ambition, and sacrifice, we’ll unpack what...

Send us Fan Mail 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 pure athletic dominance. Known for his 'B...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Heisman Trophy in 1985, Bo Jackson was destined for...

Send us Fan Mail 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’ll break down the key storylines, unforgettable...

Send us Fan Mail 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 immediate legal action.

Send us Fan Mail 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 result in immediate legal action.

Send us Fan Mail 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: theme music. Copyright @ PineStreetProductions 20...

Send us Fan Mail 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 us as we explore how the Cubs electrified Wrigl...

Send us Fan Mail 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 iconic ballpark. From the drama surrounding the deci...

Send us Fan Mail 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: theme music. Copyright @ PineStreetProd...

Send us Fan Mail 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 influences as a kid and how nostalgia lives on with...

Send us Fan Mail 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 @ PineStreetProductions 2024. Any illegal reproduction...