Generational Gauntlet: Top 5 Faves

This week, I'm joined by a Xennial, Matt Oliver, to discuss our Top 5 Favorite Sports Cities. His list includes food recommendations and fun things to do in each of his top cities. Tune in to hear some sport stories, historical facts about each of our cities, and why those cities made our lists!

In this episode, Ann Henry, Gen Xer and the owner of Artsy Fartsy, joins the podcast. We talk about Ann's successful pottery business, her studio, the studio's mascot, and how you can purchase her pottery. We then dive into our Top 5 Favorite Artists. Stay tuned until the end of the episode, as we have a contest associated with this one. This contest ends on April 11, 2026, and all contest details are included in the podcast episode and on the Facebook post for Generational Gauntlet.Artsy Fartsy website: ArtsyFartsyArtsy Fartsy Facebook Page: FacebookGenerational Gauntlet Facebook Page: Facebook

In honor of Women's History Month, this week's episode features Vicky Bullett, who is a Gen Xer, an Olympic gold medalist, a world champion, a former WNBA player, and a former coach. And that's just scratching the surface of her accomplishments. During the episode, we chat about Vicky's basketball career and accomplishments. She also gives some advice to the younger generation. Then, we get into our Top 5 Female Olympians, which was a listener-suggested topic. Tune in to hear the analysis of a former Olympian!If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected] you have any interest in using Riverside, you can access it through my affiliate link: https://riverside.sjv.io/nX0gb6.

In this episode, Aubrey Morris, Gen X, joins the podcast to discuss our Top 5 Favorite Animated Movies. We break down our top movies and our honorable mentions, including some random facts and trivia thrown in. We also discuss whether animated movies have gotten better or worse over time. If you have a topic that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected].

In this episode, Larry Lambert, Jr., Gen X, makes his return to discuss a listener-submitted topic, our Top 5 Favorite Upsets. We dive into upsets from football, basketball, hockey, boxing, and even MMA. Check out the episode to hear which upsets stood the test of time for us. If you have a topic that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected].

This week, I'm joined by Steve Harley, Gen X, to discuss a listener-submitted topic, our Top 5 Favorite Sport Movies. Check out the episode to hear our analysis on which sport films left an impression on us. If you have a topic that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected].

In this episode, I am joined by Adam Dillon, Gen X, to break down our Top 5 Hip Hop Groups. Listen in to hear us share the groups from our generations that were on our playlists. If you have a topic you would like to hear discussed on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected].

In this episode, I am joined by Nora, Gen Alpha, as we cover a topic submitted by a listener: the Top 5 Random Facts (You Don't Need But Are Glad You Know). Tune in for some very random, very educational, and slightly weird facts. Also, let us know on the polls on social media which #1 random fact you preferred. If you aren't following the Generational Gauntlet on social media, give the podcast a follow on Facebook and Instagram.If you have a topic you would like to hear covered on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected].

This week, I'm joined by fellow Millennial and renowned horror author, Nick Roberts. Tune in to hear us discuss his writing career and how West Virginia plays into his novels. We then discuss our Top 5 Horror Movies and give the reasons those movies resonated with us. If you would like more information on Nick, you can check out his webpage: Nick Roberts.

This week, I'm joined by Gen Xer, Vickie Lambert, as we rank our Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows. Tune in to hear our rankings and the reasons for our lists. If you have topics that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected] you're interested in using Riverside, check it out with this link: https://riverside.sjv.io/nX0gb6.

In this episode, I am joined by Maddie Lambert, Gen Z, to discuss the Top 5 College Basketball Programs. Check out the episode as we discuss our lists, the reasons for our rankings, the fundamentals of basketball, and the rise in popularity of women's hoops. If you have a topic you would like covered on an episode, suggestions can be sent to [email protected].

For the first time, two other hosts join the podcast: Gracie Barra Summerville Professor Andrew Wooten (Millennial) and my daughter, Nora (Gen Alpha). The three of us discuss the Top 5 Grapplers. Listen in to hear our rankings and the reasons for our lists. If you have suggested topics, you can send them to [email protected] you would like more information on Gracie Barra Summerville, you can use the following links:Gracie Barra Summerville Instagram Facebook

This week, Erin Schauwecker, a fringe Millennial/Gen Xer, joins to break down our Top 5 College Football Games. Check it out to see if your favorite team or favorite game made the list. If you have suggested topics, you can send them to [email protected] you want more information on Erin or would like to contact her, you can do so by using the links below:Email: [email protected]: Erin Schauwecker - Real Estate Agent in Charleston, SC - Reviews | ZillowRealtor: Erin Schauwecker - CHARLESTON, 29407-7802 Real Estate Agent | realtor.com®AgentOwned: Erin's Profile

In this episode, Steve Harley, a Gen Xer, returns as we discuss the Top 5 TV Shows from Childhood. Listen in as we discuss the best shows from our childhoods and give the reasons for our rankings. We also dive into some more recent shows.If you have any interest in using Riverside, please use this link: https://riverside.sjv.io/nX0gb6.

In the first episode of 2026, I'm joined by Adam Dillon, a Gen Xer, as we discuss our Top 5 Superheroes. Tune in to hear our lists, the reasons for our rankings, and whether we go completely different routes on the top 5. If you have a list that you want to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected].

On this episode, I am joined by Danielle Zuck, a fellow Millennial and the owner of Journey Home Rescue Alliance, LLC. Danielle and I discuss what her organization is doing to rescue homeless animals and how people can help. We also give our list of our Top 5 Dog Breeds, which is heavily influenced by our own dogs.If you are looking to donate or want more information on the great work that Danielle and Journey Home Rescue Alliance are doing, you can do so at the following sites:Website: Home - Journey Home Rescue Alliance | South Carolina Dog RescueFacebookInstagram

This holiday season, I'm joined by my daughter and Gen Alpha member, Nora, as we rank our Top 5 Christmas Movies. Listen in as we give our lists, the reasons for our rankings, and we discuss the best version of the Grinch. If you have a list you want to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected] you're looking for a last-minute holiday gift, check out Deskins Candies at HOME | Deskins Candies.

This week, I'm joined by Gen Xer, Dixie Becktold, as we rank our top 5 favorite athletes we have watched in person. Tune in to hear us discuss the five athletes who stood at the top of the list for each of us. If you have topics that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected].

This week, I'm joined by Gen Xer, Steve Harley, to rank the Top 5 Technological Advances of our childhoods. Listen in as we give our lists, the reasons for our rankings, and determine how different technology may or may not have been when each of us were growing up. If you have topics that you would like to hear ranked on the podcast, suggestions can be sent to [email protected] you're not following our social media, give us a follow on Facebook.

This week, my wife, Madison (fellow Millennial), joins me to celebrate our anniversary by ranking our Top 5 Romance Movies. Listen in as we give our lists, the reasons for our rankings, and determine whether or not I was able to predict my wife's top 5. If you have any interest in using Riverside, please use this link: https://riverside.sjv.io/nX0gb6.

This week I'm joined by Gen Xer, Larry Lambert, Jr., to discuss the best action movie stars in history. Join us as we each give our top five lists, the reasons for our rankings, and why action movies are no longer dominating at the box office. If you have a topic you would like to hear covered, send it to [email protected].

This week I'm joined by my daughter and Gen Alpha member, Nora, to discuss the top five songs from animated movies. Join us as we each give our top five lists and the reasons for our rankings. If you have a topic you would like to hear covered, send it to [email protected].

This week I'm joined by Gen-Xer, Larry Lambert, Jr., to discuss the most popular debate in sports: who is the greatest NBA player of all time? Join us as we each provide our top five lists, the reasons for our rankings, and we also discuss the LeBron vs. MJ debate.

This preview episode will briefly cover what the Generational Gauntlet: Top 5 Faves is all about. We hope you tune in!