Born in the Eighties

Born in the Eighties

2 friends, born in the 80s, raised in the 90s, and all grown up by the 00's.

Episodes

August 3, 2025 103 mins

It isn't the size, it is how you use it.  Jon buys way too many laptops, and Spanky plans his trip to the tech mecca that is Microcenter.  TJ shares a "snake" story, and we chat about the Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Donkey Kong Bananza.

 

 

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Spanky had to travel 8 hours to eat a lot of brats and drink a lot of beer. Enjoy hearing the tales of a weekend in WI.  We also talk about 3d printing, Jon buying stuff at auctions, and check out a crop of A-holes on Reddit.

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We were gone for quite a while.  We have explanations.  Jon and TJ hash things out, discuss Jon's addiction to the UW SWAP auction, and TJ has thoughts on the Switch 2.

 

 

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June 9, 2025 124 mins

The Nintendo Switch 2 is announced, Jon and TJ talk about the Midwest Gaming Classic, and Jon is obsessed with his new Homelab.  Spanky, why have you done this to Jon?

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It's Borg-en time!  It turns out that cyberpunk actually isn't as cool as we all thought it would be, and you know that reddit is going to be mad at a woman that doesn't like a dog.  

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That muscular cat can sure cook up some good grub.  Pass me the bespoke tartar sauce that got the rave reviews online, I am nearly finished with my final fantasy 6 playthrough and I need some energy after spending all night browsing reddit and trying and failing to buy a GPU.

 

Episode title image remixed from Photo by Nadin Sh: https://www.pexels.com/photo/fish-and-sauce-11513615/

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Yeah, that little thing is pretty important.  So, don't drink too much Nuka Victory Cola from your giant theater soda cup.  Your Pancreas will thank you.

Episode art remixed from: Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/medical-people-looking-at-an-image-on-computer-monitors-6235052/

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February 23, 2025 146 mins

Man, according to that guy on youtube that has a really slick goatee, I need to have my gamer card revoked due to my infection with the woke mind virus.  Sheesh.  I thought I was a real gamer, but I guess not.  Wokesters like us cannot be true gamers, even if we put over 50 hours a week into Morrowind.

Episode image adapted from photo by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/fashion-man-hands-people-7047011/

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Nintendo was wrong, 2025 is going to be the year of Luigi for sure.  TJ is ill and missing, presumed possibly dead.  We chat about Superman, comic book movies in general, Jon learning Japanese, and we dredge through some really yucky AITA posts from reddit dot com.

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Boy, can you tell what week this episode was recorded?  Man, nothing bad at all happened to anyone or the world that week at all.  I know we record these in advance, but man has it been a while...  I guess Jon has a pretty good excuse. 

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Oh snap, we saw a big red one this year.  SOS, amirite? IYKYK.  Man, this was way too long right?  Needed a script edit.  At least we get to see sexy JK Simmons crawl around like a little mink.  And look at Lil' Rock, he is totes adorbs.

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December 19, 2024 150 mins

Jon brings fanciful stories and treats from the fabled city of NYC. Note: Nobody Hangs Bag in this one.

 

Episode Artwork remixed from photo by Stephanie Ho: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-tote-bag-1214212/

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What a nice flavor, to have on the back end.  You like My Hero Academia?  We talk about it a bunch in this one.  Man, those kids (not you Mineta) are the best right?

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Jon continues having his mid-life crisis talking about the wonderful time he had back in college.  Except when he went to parties and there were high-schoolers there.. ew...  Also, just so you know, anyone can buy that mug, it means nothing unless you EARN it.

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October 4, 2024 117 mins

I'm gonna be honest about this one. Jon is definitely having a mid-life crisis right?  Talking about college while his friends from college have kids moving into their college dorms.  Life comes at you fast.

 

Episode Title Image adapted from Photo by Rachel Claire from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/men-holding-crayfish-5864756/

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So, there is a jump scare at the end of this episode. Do not worry, everyone is fine, how are you?

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We chat about old restaurant franchises of yore, as well as the latest streamer controversy.  Ah yes, you didn't break any laws, but that doesn't make it any less creepy.  Now that the summer games announcements are over, we chat about everything we are looking forward to in the fall.  But, honestly Jon is probably just going to be playing ArmA and World of Warcraft.

 

Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-i...

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Sufferin' succotash, the summer soda season has sprung!  TJ, our special sodamollier, is here to guide you through the new flavors.  Maybe they will put AI in soda next?  Who knows.  All I know is that you definitely should click on these links to win a free PSP on my Xanga blog...

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June 29, 2024 117 mins

Welcome to the brand new podcast Talkin' Bell, where we talk about all of the Taco Bell menu offerings in excruciating detail. Taco bell is rizzed out, and we are gooning over the new menu items!!! 

Episode Artwork adapted from: Photo by Joaquin Carfagna: https://www.pexels.com/photo/neon-taco-on-window-20185282/

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June 16, 2024 120 mins

He was born in Bricklehem, and destined to die for our plastic sins.  Drink some Skittles cocktail and get turnt in his memory!  Rasputin has definitely never seen a Zebra before, and would also hate human-ticketmaster people scalping pretty much anything you want to buy.

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