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Mar 21, 2026 1 hr 40 min

EP518 | Xennials

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Shop Talk Podcast – Episode 518 J and Dame are back with another unfiltered episode straight from the West Side. The guys kick things off with the heartbreak of missing out on a grail pair of Air Max 95s before diving deep into nostalgia territory — exploring what it means to grow up as "Xennials," the micro-generation caught between Gen X and Millennials that got the best of both worlds: analog childhoods and digital adulthoods. The conversation takes a trip down memory lane through the golden era of arcade games, with the guys debating their all-time favorites — from Mortal Kombat and Ninja Turtles to NBA Jam, Pit-Fighter, and the forgotten Aerosmith shooter Revolution X. They also reminisce about waterbeds, Blockbuster Friday nights, two-way pagers, AOL chat rooms, and the very first text message. Dame gets real in a touching moment, sharing the story of pawning his Rolex to keep his daughter in college — a raw, no-holds-barred look at what it means to show up as a father. J caps it off with thoughts on the current political climate and a heads up about their live appearances at Tampon Palooza. Plus: Chuck Norris jokes, crumbling sneakers, hibachi etiquette, Yellowstone as the Oregon Trail, and Dame's music pick of the week. 🎙️ Subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/jjohnson313 |

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