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Death comes for us all, but when it claims the icons of our youth, something different happens. This week delivered a triple blow to Gen X as Malcolm Jamal Warner (Theo Huxtable), Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan reportedly passed away within days of each other. From wrestling action figures clutched in small hands to teenage crushes on The Cosby Show to MTV reality television, these figures spanned the entire Gen X experience. Between recording sessions for the podcast's next full episode, I felt compelled to check in. How are you processing these losses? For me, Hulk Hogan hit hardest – from childhood toys to his heel turn with the NWO to "The Hogans" reality show, he remained a constant presence across different life stages. I even bought his daughter's song! Ozzy became family through "The Osbournes," while Malcolm Jamal Warner represented that perfect college boyfriend I was certain awaited me in adulthood. As an older person wisely noted, when childhood heroes die, it can feel like our childhood itself is slipping away. But perhaps there's another perspective. We're fortunate to live in an era where technology lets us revisit these cultural touchpoints instantly. Despite the scandals and complications that may now shadow some of these figures, there's value in acknowledging how they shaped us. Take a moment today to reconnect with what these icons meant during their prime – not just as an exercise in nostalgia, but as recognition of your own journey through time. And stay tuned for our next full episode (despite some early audio hiccups) – it's going to be a good one.