Gen X Dad and His Gen Z Teens

This episode is about the differences in the availability of gyms from the 80's to now. There is so much more available today and along with information and guidance from the internet do the Gen Z teens have it better?

In this episode we discuss manners and how important we feel it is to be courteous to other people. Have things actually changed or am I just old and grouchy? I know what I see but what do the teens think?

This episode looks at some of the ways that taking photos has changed since Gen X were teens. Those were the days well before digital cameras and the built-in cameras on our phones. Do we think the same about photos and photography?

In this episode we talk briefly about the upcoming US Presidential Election. I compare it to the elections that happened when I was growing up and highlight what I see are some differences.

This episode explores the differences in teen influencers back in the 80's versus how the internet has exploded the world of what an influencer is and can be.

This episode explores how conspiracy theories have grown over the years. The internet has definitely given them a bigger platform and made them a much bigger part of the everyday culture in the present day.

This episode explores the Nike Air Jordan shoe phenomena in relation to our generations. Nike really came into its own in the late 80's with the Air Jordan brand. Now it is not hard to find Gen Z members sporting these shoes.

In this episode we explore the differences in how gun culture has changed in the years between the generations. What is different between the rural background I grew up with versus my urban kids background? We also touch on how school safety has changed between the generations.

In this episode we talk about the effect that Disney has had on our childhoods. We talk about how influential this brand has been on us both growing up and moving forward.

This episode we talk about the possible differences between the generations in levels and feelings of patriotism. Are there any differences, and if so, what might be the reasons?