In Episode 24 of Thursdeighties I shoot the s*** with Jeff Serling, son of author Robert Serling and nephew of television legend Rod Serling.

Jeff and I revisit our common 80s experience and fandom, and he gives me the low-down on what it was like to grow up carrying one of the most iconic names in American storytelling. Jeff reflects on the weight and wonder of the Serling legacy, sharing personal stories that reveal Rod and Robert not as cultural giants, but as family: thoughtful, principled, and deeply committed to craft. Our conversation explores identity, expectation, and the quiet ways a creative legacy shapes a life...often less through fame than through values, curiosity, and an enduring belief in the power of words.

Jeff also sits on the board of directors of the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated the promotion and preservation of Rod Serling's contributions to the Arts and Humanities. Give us a listen!

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