Mini Episode LXII-2: How Did the 2016 Presidential Election Come to This?

This is exactly what I was afraid of

Many people are not happy with their choice of Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump as President. How did these two candidates make it into the finals to become the President of the United States? RD gives his thoughts on what led to two choices who many people think are terrible. Ty chimes in at the end (around the 25 minute mark for you Ty fans) to give his thoughts on the first Presidential debate of the election season. Download for free and come on in for a listen.

Episode LXII: First Annual Fictional Fantasy Draft

It is fantasy football season. To celebrate the excitement in creating a super team, the X Millennial Man is going to create the greatest fictional athlete team ever. We have teen wolves, Bad News Bears, and hockey player turned golfer. Will Ty have the balance of Cleveland Indians and Miami Sharks to take down RD? Will Johnny Lawrence sweep the leg to victory? Download for free and come on in for a listen.

Episode LXI: A Batman for All Generations - Updated and Remastered

The original podcast premiered on March 19th, 2016. This remastered version has had the sound quality improved and been updated with new Batman info.

Happy Batman Day

Since 1939 every generation has had a Batman to call their own. Ty and RD take a close look at these different Dark Knights and how they define the generation. Who is the best to wear the cape and cowl? Who played the best Batman villain?  Did Ben Affleck in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" movie enhance the already great character? Come on in and take a listen.

Mini Episode LX-2: Tennis Talk with Tina - 2016 Season

Was the 2016 Grand Slam tennis season a time for change? Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic were not as dominate as recent years. Roger Federer finally missed a grand slam tournament. Will 2016 bring a new dominate champion. Tina S joins RD to talk about the 2016 tennis season, and what to look for in 2017. Download for free and come on in for a listen.

Episode LX: The Best Television Pilots Ever

Not this kind of pilot

The X Millennial Man is always excited to check out a new tv show. Most of the time these pilot episodes are no good, but sometimes there is a great piece of entertainment in these show beginnings. Join Ty and RD as they remember their favorite tv pilot episodes ever. Download for free and come on in for a listen.

Episode LIX: The Biggest Snubs of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of fame is a shrine to the best, and mediocre, musical acts of the baby boomer generation. The X Millennial Man would sure like to see some the great gen x and millennial acts to get some recognition. Is KISS really a better band than Sonic Youth? No they are not. Join Tina and Ty as they discuss the biggest snubs of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Download for free today.

Episode LVIII-2: Do Not Vote for Donald Trump Part 2

The race to be President of the United States in going into the fourth quarter. The X Millennial Man is asking everyone please, please, do not vote for Donald Trump. Ty and RD update their fears stemming from the Trump campaign, and ask if the true patriots will stand up for America. Download for free and come on in for a listen.

Episode LVIII: The X Millennial Man 2016 Pro and College Football Preview

The X Millennial Man is ready for some football. Join Ty and RD as they break down the upcoming 2016 NFL, and college, football season. Is it redemption for Clemson and Carolina? Did Ohio State and Alabama properly reload on talent? Will the spirit of Harambe carry the Cincinnati Bengals all the way to a title? Download for free and come on in for a listen.

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Episode LVII: The 10 Greatest Films of the 21st Century

The X Millennial Man is going to have a debate about the ten greatest films of the 21st century. Action, comedy, animated, British drama, and foreign films all have a place in our discussion as the best movies of the current century. Come on in for a listen and find out what are definitively the movies to watch that came out over the last 15 years. Download for free today.

Mini Episode LVI-2: The 2016 Rio Olympics

The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro have been pretty good. NBC and the green pools have been bad, but Team USA and the Olympic spirit is doing great. Join Ty and RD as the look at the good, and the bad, of the 2016 Rio Games. Download for free today.

Episode LVI: Family, Idols, and Survivors - An Oral History of Reality Television

In the early 1970's, reality television was born. Generation X and the Millennials have grown up side by side with shows that are about the "real" world. Join Ty and RD as the discuss the good, and so very bad, reality shows they have enjoyed. Why all the self important cooking shows? Will LC be able to have the party she always wanted? Is there a bar that Jon Taffer can not rescue? Download for free and come on in for a listen.

Episode LV: The Dream (Teams) and Nightmares of the Olympic Games

Thousands of the best athletes from all over the world are competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics for the next two weeks. A few hundred plutocrats are getting rich due to the corruption surrounding these Olympic games. Every four years we need to swallow the inspirational with the horribleness that is the Olympics. Ty and RD share their memories of past games and speculate on what we will see in Rio. Come on in for a listen and remember the days of Mary Lou Retton, Ben Johnson, Micheal Phelps, and the one and only true Dream Team. Download for free wherever your fine podcasts are sold.

Mini Episode LIV-2: Baseball - Post Trade Deadline Do Over

At the beginning of the Major League Baseball season, the X Millennial made some predictions. Today we correct that mistake. What teams actually got better after the trade deadline? Are the Cubs the best team ever? Where did Miami come from? Download for free and come on in for a listen.

Episode LIV: Women Can Be the President Too

Hillary Clinton made history at the Democratic National Convention. We have the first woman who actually has a shot at winning the Presidency of the United States. Tina S joins RD to talk about the recent history of women on the Presidential ticket, and what new role did the First Lady take on the last forty years. Come on in for a listen.

Episode LIII: Pong to Pokemon Go - An Oral History of Playing Video Games

In the days of old we had a small box on the back of a television that allowed us to enjoy the majesty of Pong. Today, many people are staring into their phones, taking long walks, and trying to catch them all in Pokemon Go. In between, the X Millennial Man has played all sorts of video games. Join Ty and RD as they talk about the great games, and consoles, of their youth and adult years. Are you a bad enough dude to come in for a listen?

Mini-Episode LII-2: Do Not Vote for Donald Trump

With the Republican National Convention in full swing, the X Millennial Man has a request. Please do not vote for Donald Trump? We need to treat the US Presidency as a serious thing. Join us as Ty and RD discuss what bothers them about the Trump's GOP. Are we wrong? Take a listen, then comment below on our misguided fear.

Episode LII - The 10 Greatest Athletes of the 21st Century

The X Millennial Man is here to end the debate and tell you who are the ten (plus) best athletes of the current century. Ty and RD each have a list of ten great sports people, and they are going to countdown, and debate, to the best athlete of the last 16 years. Come on in for a listen, and discover who is really the best at modern sporting.

Episode LI: Dogs - Pop Culture's Best Friend

Dogs have been part of our pop culture since the very first written word. Three headed demon dogs to the pooch by Batman's side, there are many great dogs in our entertainment. Join the X Millennial Man as they look back on some of their favorite dogs in fiction and reality. What dogs need to be rastafied by 10% to make them great? Download for free and come on in for a listen.

Mini Episode L-2: 2016 NBA Free Agency

The 2016 NBA free agency has caused us to ask two questions. Why Kevin Durant? How come so many marginal players are getting big contracts? Ty is in studio to try and answer these questions, and others, for RD and you the good listener. Come on in for a listen and get all your great NBA free agency questions answered.

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Episode L: The X Millennial Man Oral History of the Good, and the Bad, of ESPN

ESPN launched when Generation X was growing up. It gained popularity when the millennials were young. The X Millennial Man looks back on growing up with ESPN in their lives. In the early days ESPN was quite good.. Today? Not so much. Come on in for a listen and remember the good, and the bad, of ESPN.

Big thanks to the book Those Guys Have all the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales. Go buy it here.