The real Oregon Trail Generation
We are a podcast discussing random topics from the perspective of those of us in the Oregon Trail Generation, the microgeneration between the Gen-Xers and Millennials.We will take a look at how we and the rest of our generation experienced things growing up, how these experiences, and sometimes external factors, changed US specifically and SOCIETY more broadly, and where we think we might be heading.
Episodes
34 episodes
Real OTG E34: Fireside Chat (Millennials - The Unluckiest Generation - part 2)
Though the campfire is dying out and the coyotes can be heard in the distance, this peace pipe still has a little left to pass around. It's 'bout all we can do to carry on after the saloon brawl this generation has been through. But we still se...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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42:45
Real OTG E33: Fireside Chat (Millennials - The Unluckiest Generation - part 1)
It's time to pull out the Martin&Co. acoustic and play a sad country song for the unluckiest generation in modern history...Millennials. I know, I know, it sounds like typical soft Millennials whining as usual. But there's a reason we've be...
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Episode 33
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44:52
Episode 32: Fireside Chat (Fan Fiction - part 2)
The trail was long, so we're still relaxing by the campfire with our FanFic loving friend. This episode is definitely somewhere up the Citrus Scale but we hope you'll not be triggered. Enjoy!
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Episode 32
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1:08:06
Episode 31: Fireside Chat (Fan Fiction - part 1)
It's been a long time...since I left you...without a dope beat to step to. We got a little lost on the way but we finally made it to camp and we're going to smoke the peace pipe with our Oregon Trail traveler. Follow us through the forests and ...
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Episode 31
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1:03:54
Episode 30: Fireside Chat (The Nature of Socialization - part 2)
The campfire is still roarin', so we're gonna keep the chatter goin'. Hang out for another episode as we rattle on about our childhood and how the next generation stays connected to their social circle/development. Hopefully, we don't sound too...
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Episode 30
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1:04:07
Episode 29: Fireside Chat (The Nature of Socialization - part 1)
The trail looks a little rough up ahead, so we're going to block up the wagon wheels and stoke the fire with another fireside chat. This time we're chewing the fat about how we became the social beings we are today. So, dust off your childhood ...
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Episode 29
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1:04:17
Episode 28: Fireside Chat/Saloon Crawl (80s Horror Movies - Supernatural - part 2)
Keep passing the flask and don't park on the grass, as we wrap up our fireside chat swapping stories about the horror film world. Keep close to the campfire 'cuz you never know what deformed and possessed creatures are lurking in the dark. Hope...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:05:01
Episode 27: Fireside Chat/Saloon Crawl (80s Horror Movies - Supernatural - part 1)
Those Oregon Trailers are up to it again with another fanboy episode about horror movies. Except this time, we had some friends tag along and lapped up a liberal load of libations. On this episode, grab your peace pipe and sip your flask as we ...
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Episode 27
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1:05:23
Episode 26: Standup Comedy (80s - part 2)
Is this thing still on? We're glad y'all stuck around for the headliner as we wrap up this discussion about 80s comics. Now, hold onto your saddle and roll the sleeves up on your sports jacket as we ride off into the comedic sunset.
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Episode 26
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1:06:58
Episode 25: Standup Comedy (80s - part 1)
Did you hear the one about the 80s standup comedian? Well, you will in this one because we're wrangling up all the old comedic gunslingers from the 80s in this episode. Of course, it'll include our usual rants about the topic as our ADD takes o...
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Episode 25
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1:00:17
Episode 24: 80s Horror (Slasher edition)
We wouldn't be a Millennial if we didn't turn our assignment in late. We hope it's not too late for an homage to our one of our favorite movie categories, horror. Pull your wagon in a circle and cozy up close to someone while scary stories by t...
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Episode 24
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1:25:38
Episode 23: One Hit Wonders (90s - part 2)
Well, there was so much love we had for the 90s one hit wonders that we had to go another round. Take a stroll with us as we continue our trail through the pastures of long-lost, Billboard chart toppers. I mean, who can forget the likes of Timm...
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Episode 23
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47:31
Episode 22: One Hit Wonders (90s - part 1)
Just like that glowing leech from the BeastMaster movies, the songs from this episode will get inside your head and drive you mad. It's time to mount that saddle and join the caravan of pop music as we explore the world of one hit wonders, 90s ...
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Episode 22
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47:51
Episode 21: Video Games (industry edition - part 2)
That's right, folks. Our sound flaps got to yappin' so much that we had to make this a two-parter. We talk about where the gaming industry is going (hint, hint...more micro-transactions, unfortunately). Don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom ...
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Episode 21
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1:04:44
Episode 20: Video Games (industry edition - part 1)
Well, saddle up on your bed and wrangle up a gaming controller, 'cause it's another video game hootenanny (industry edition). This time around, we're looking at the gaming world from 10,000 ft., industrial view. So check your gamer magazine for...
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Episode 20
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1:09:00
Episode 19: DragonCon (part 2)
We nerded out so much about DragonCon that we had to rest for 2nd breakfasts and rejoin the quest. Now that we've regaled the tale of conventions passed, it's time for us to share the stories of our own Con experiences. There are random celebri...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:13:45
Episode 18: DragonCon (part 1)
It's time to grab your "gorram" brown coats and witty quips about "ruttin" and start ridin' into town for the largest, multi-genre fan convention in the U.S., DragonCon. If you've never been to this Atlanta-based convention, choose your charact...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:01:44
Episode 17: Fatherhood (part 2)
So, we yammered on so much about fatherhood that we had to split it into two episodes, as to not lose our ADD-ridden fanbase. We hope you enjoy it enough to send your parent a loving text and hope even more that it doesn't turn into a political...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:11:48
Episode 16: Fatherhood (part 1)
Well, howdy. It's been a long time since you've seen us around these parts, but we're back with a new episode about fatherhood. Lace up your infant carry harness and mozy on over to a generational discussion about being an elder Millennial fath...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:02:10
Episode 15: Saloon Crawl (80s Cartoons - part 2)
....previously on The Real OTG podcast: it's a continuation of the candid cartoon collaboration. We geeked out so much on 80s cartoons that we have to spoon feed it to the listener over two episodes, rather than open the firehouse into their ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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39:15
Episode 14: Saloon Crawl (80s Cartoons - part 1)
Soooooo.......we know it's been a minute since we last uploaded an episode. Without getting too into the weeds with personal business, let's just say that we've had a lot of life changes that have limited our time to dedicate toward The Real OT...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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58:49
Episode 13: Grueling Pace episode (Mental Health)
Growing up in the 80s and 90s, there wasn't much discussion about "mental health", unless it was crammed into a very special episode of a sitcom and was awkwardly laced with laugh tracks. Though it wasn't uncommon for people to see therapists b...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:01:40
Episode 12: Hunting Side Mission (Class of '99)
We're back! After a long needed holiday break, we've jumped back on the saddle and ready to ride out to the woods for a quick hunting side mission. Today's episode is a straight up, nostalgic throwback to our fellow high school graduates of 199...
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40:01
Episode 11: Never Grow Up, Never Surrender
We're back! That's right, after a much needed break - hey, we have day jobs...cut us some slack - we bring unto you a gift just in time for the holidays, with some reflection upon the struggle our OTG has with growing up. As we discuss how vari...
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