Middle Aged Millenials

Nostalgia: Growing Up Pre-Internet


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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Middle-Aged Millennials, where Eric and Jordan embark on a nostalgic journey through their childhoods, reminiscing about life before the internet transformed our world. The duo shares amusing stories of days filled with outdoor adventures, from wild shaving cream fights in Detroit to trampoline wrestling in New York.

Eric and Jordan reflect on the stark contrast between the analog past and today's digital age, exploring everything from the dawn of AOL and dial-up internet to the magic of finding friends through landline calls and directory searches. As they reminisce, the conversation delves into the art of consuming sports news from printed newspapers, the challenge of coordinating plans without cell phones, and the joy of snow days without the prospect of remote learning.

While exploring their past, they touch on the serious issues of digital age parenting, bullying, and the complexities faced by today's children. Eric and Jordan wrap up with humorous anecdotes about tech mishaps and a heartfelt tribute to the simplicity of life before technology took over.

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Middle Aged MillenialsBy Eric Wierda