Episode 26: Dr. Clay Routledge and Nostalgia: Why the Past Matters

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Welcome to GenX Classic Sports, the podcast where we relive the unforgettable games, players, and sports moments that defined our generation. I’m your host, Shon Enis, and today we’re diving into something a little different—but totally central to why we love these memories so much: nostalgia. 

Our guest is Dr. Clay Routledge, a leading psychologist and expert on the science behind nostalgia. We’ll talk about why those old-school games, teams, and athletes still matter, how sports connect us to our past, and why Gen X fans keep coming back to these moments. Let’s get into it.

To find Clay's book and other works on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Clay-Routledge/author/B010W6SLP2?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1751140917&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Clay's web site: https://www.clayroutledge.com/

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Production Credits:

Intro and outro music: Mason Enis

Narrator: Haylee Wolf

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