Y'all won't believe this one! In this wild episode of Ricky’s Big World, Ricky shares his shocking encounter with a surprise visitor, an alligator in his own backyard pool!
Then buckle up for a hilarious and nostalgic ride down memory lane as Ricky and Roxanna discuss their favorite childhood memories from the Gen X era. From riding bikes without a care to wild playground games and iconic 80s nostalgia, this episode has it all! So grab some wings, settle in, and enjoy the laughs!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & Wing Tasting
01:41 Ricky's Alligator Pool Invasion Story
05:40 Dealing with Alligators & Other Louisiana Wildlife
08:12 Giant Snakes & Missing Deer in Louisiana
09:48 Nostalgic Gen X Memories & 80s Culture
11:02 The Magic of 80s Movies and Bicycle Adventures
13:00 Star Wars Memories & Early 80s Freedom
14:46 Cars, Prices & Quality Then vs. Now
17:01 First Jobs & Low Prices Back in the Day
21:21 Discovering the Internet & Dial-Up Struggles
23:34 Old School Tech: Floppy Disks & AOL CDs
26:09 The Lost Magic of Drive-in Movies
30:56 Remembering Cheap Gas & Rising Prices
33:42 Final Thoughts & Quality Pizza Appreciation
35:02 Outro & Debbie Gibson Shout-out
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