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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 draft moments, and the impact these superstars had on the game. Whether you’re searching for insights about Troy Aikman as the first overall pick, Barry Sanders’ electrifying career, or how the 1989 NFL Draft changed football forever, this episode delivers everything you need to know. Tune in for an in-depth look at one of the NFL’s most pivotal drafts!"

Credits:

Haylee Wolf: narration.

Mason Enis: theme music.

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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.

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Haylee Wolf: narration.
Mason Enis: theme music.

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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.

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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.

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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 Wrigley Field, thrilled Chicago fans, and brought postseason baseball back to the North Side for the first time since 1945. Whether you’re a lifelong Cubs fan or just love baseball history, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!"

Also, for you music fans, Jim talks about meeting a famous songwriter and big-time Cubs fan at Wrigley and how this musician left his own imprint on Cub fandom forever.

Credits:

Research:  Big thanks to Al Yellon at the Bleed Cubbie Blue website. https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/

Haylee Wolf: narration.
Mason Enis: theme music.

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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 decision to the historic first night game on August 8, 1988, we’ll uncover the story behind one of baseball’s most talked-about milestones. Whether you’re a die-hard Cubs fan or fascinated by the evolution of America’s pastime, this episode about the Cubs, Wrigley Field, and the dawn of night baseball at the Friendly Confines is one you can’t miss!

Credits: 
Haylee Wolf: narration.
Mason Enis: theme music.

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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.

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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 him through his teams and favorite sports writers.


Credits: 
Haylee Wolf: narration.
Mason Enis: theme music.

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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

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