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June 30, 2025 35 mins

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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!

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment your own craziest childhood stories below!

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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