Episode 3 opens with the end of an era: AOL retiring dial-up on September 30, plus a quick look at rural internet realities. We also debut a new Billboard Top 5 segment for the week of August 14, 1994: All-4-One, John Mellencamp, Coolio, Boyz II Men, and Lisa Loeb take the spotlight.

Then we dive into non-TGIF sitcoms and live-action staples—Married with Children, Home Improvement, Cops, America’s Most Wanted, Unsolved Mysteries, The X-Files, Tales from the Crypt, Buffy/Angel, Fresh Prince, Seinfeld, Friends, Martin, The Wayans Bros., Family Matters, SNL, Will & Grace, and Everybody Loves Raymond—what holds up, what didn’t, and the quotes we still use.

We shout out underrated gems like Just Shoot Me, Third Rock from the Sun, Sports Night, and Freaks and Geeks, note a few reboots on the horizon, and tease future deep dives into TGIF, SNICK, animated shows, and game shows.

In this episode of Middle-Age Millennials, we dive into the music that defined our formative years, celebrating the unforgettable 90s tunes. From boy bands like Backstreet Boys and NSYNC to all-female powerhouses like Destiny’s Child and Spice Girls, we explore why this era of music stands the test of time.

Our hosts discuss their personal connections to the music, revealing guilty pleasures and diving into underrated bands like Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls. Whether it’s pop, rock, R&B, or the rise of new metal, this episode is a nostalgic journey through the sounds that shaped a generation. Join us as we reminisce about the hits, the hidden gems, and the guilty pleasures that still make us sing along today.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Middle-Aged Millennials, where Eric and Jordan embark on a nostalgic journey through their childhoods, reminiscing about life before the internet transformed our world. The duo shares amusing stories of days filled with outdoor adventures, from wild shaving cream fights in Detroit to trampoline wrestling in New York.

Eric and Jordan reflect on the stark contrast between the analog past and today's digital age, exploring everything from the dawn of AOL and dial-up internet to the magic of finding friends through landline calls and directory searches. As they reminisce, the conversation delves into the art of consuming sports news from printed newspapers, the challenge of coordinating plans without cell phones, and the joy of snow days without the prospect of remote learning.

While exploring their past, they touch on the serious issues of digital age parenting, bullying, and the complexities faced by today's children. Eric and Jordan wrap up with humorous anecdotes about tech mishaps and a heartfelt tribute to the simplicity of life before technology took over.