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Treeforts and Mixtapes

Bret Nelson and Josh Brence

A fun and lively conversation between two guys that grew up across 4 decades through the analog phase of walk-talkie technology, climbing trees, playing outside, collecting trading cards and really cool action figure toys to today where they like to hang 10 on the wave of technology; now both are parents who now get to see the world through the eyes of our kids and love to reminisce about glory days of the world we grew up in… Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more

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00:50:58

#60 Dad Mode and the Politics We Didn’t Ask For

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2025/05/17

Being a dad in today’s world means navigating way more than just bedtime routines and forgotten science projects—it means explaining headlines, answering impossible questions, and trying not to scream during PTA meetings or political ads.In this episode, Josh, Sean and Bret dig into the wild intersection of fatherhood and politics—from the dinner table debates we never planned for to the tightrope walk of teaching values without raising little extremists. What do you say when your kid asks, “Are we

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00:48:00

#59-Episode Title: Vinette Ice Cream and Moon Shoe...

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2025/05/02

Josh, Sean, and Bret go full nostalgia mode, diving into the stuff we thought was high-end luxury growing up—only to realize later it was total garbage. Remember thinking Sizzler and Olive Garden were fine dining? That a fridge with an ice and water dispenser was peak sophistication? And don’t get us started on Vinette ice cream (the plastic tray presentation was elite).We also break down the most overhyped toys of our childhood—from Moon Shoes that destroyed ankles, to the Talkboy that was 90%

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00:46:20

#58 Beignets, Ghost Tours, and Gen X Codes No One...

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2025/04/25

Josh is back from New Orleans, and let’s just say—between the beignets, ghost tours, alligator sightings, and next-level food, NOLA still knows how to blow your mind. While recapping the trip, Josh and Bret dive into a conversation about the unwritten Gen X rules that leave younger generations scratching their heads.If you have the chance to stay at one company for your whole career, would you? Why do we call instead of text, and why does face-to-face just feel better than digital everything? Oh—and

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00:52:34

#57 Home Sick, Runners High, and the Playlist That...

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2025/04/18

Josh, Bret, and Sean kick things off with a throwback to home sick days—you know, back when staying home meant watching The Price Is Right and sipping flat 7UP. We swap stories about faking sick, the tricks that worked, the ones that totally didn’t, and how our parents basically had a built-in B.S. detector.Then Sean takes us into beast mode with the story of his first 50km ultra run—what it took to train, the wild reality of a runner’s high, and the mental game of doing something ridiculously hard

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00:41:01

#56 Episode Title: Pills, Powders, and Pretending...

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2025/04/11

Remember when we could function on pizza rolls, Mountain Dew, and zero sleep? Yeah, those days are over. Now it’s all about supplements, protein powders, joint support, and forcing ourselves to “enjoy” skipping just to keep the wheels from falling off.In this episode, Josh and Bret dive into the reality of getting older—the rituals, the routines, and the weird aches that show up uninvited. From daily vitamin packs the size of a multivitamin brick to cold plunges and collagen smoothies, we ask: Are

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00:46:25

#55 Episode Title: Jet Lag, German Food, and Gen X...

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2025/04/11

Bret’s back from Germany, full of schnitzel, pretzels, and stories—and fighting off jet lag like a champ. But after recapping the food and culture, the conversation takes a turn down memory lane as Josh and Bret revisit their Gen X glory days of getting into trouble: sneaking out, pulling pranks, and somehow never getting caught.From backyard fireworks to creative excuses that somehow worked, we reflect on the wild freedom we had growing up—and how our kids today? Yeah, they’d never get away with

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00:39:58

#54 Gen X Wins Beast Games: What Happens Next?

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2025/03/27

You get laid off… then win a million bucks. What do you do? If you’re Gen X, you quietly pay off your mortgage, maybe upgrade your grill, and go back to work like nothing happened. In this episode, Josh and Bret unpack the story of the guy that won the money on Beast Games and what he is doing with the money now—they dive into how Gen X handles sudden wealth vs. how Millennials and Gen Z might throw a TikTok party about it.Would we splurge? Disappear? Tell no one? We both agreed, we'd keep it

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00:48:03

#53 No GPS, No iPhone, No Problem?

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2025/03/22

Bret’s back from the Netherlands and ready to confess: without Google Maps, he would’ve been 100% lost in the land of bikes and canals. Meanwhile, Josh spent the week living like it was 1994 after completely shattering his iPhone—no texts, no maps, no mindless scrolling. And somehow… he survived.So it got us thinking—what did we even do before smartphones? Could we go back? Would we even want to? In this episode, we question everything, from our total dependence on tech to whether being reachable

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00:40:08

#52 Feeling Old, Falling Apart, and the Virtual Work...

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2025/03/15

The knees crack, the back aches, and suddenly, we’re stretching before playing ball like we’re in the NBA Finals. Is this what aging feels like? Today, we tackle the brutal reality of feeling old before we’re ready—debating the odds of inevitable back surgery and the struggle of staying active without falling apart. But here’s the real question: Has virtual work actually replaced face-to-face business interactions, or are we just pretending Zoom calls get the job done? Can you really build

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00:43:41

#51 MovieFone, Phone Books, and Life Before WiFi—How...

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2025/03/15

Josh just got an actual phone book in the mail… which means they still exist?! That got us thinking—how did we function before everything was on demand? From calling MovieFone to check movie times (without seeing trailers), flipping through giant yellow books just to find a pizza place, and actually figuring out how to build or fix stuff without YouTube, we survived an era where patience wasn’t optional. Plus, the lost art of developing pictures (and praying they turned out), building dangerous bike

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00:35:11

#50 Night Owls, Morning Gym Bros, and Gen X Love...

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2025/03/15

Are you a morning lark who loves hitting the gym at 5 AM, or a night owl who thrives in the dark and resents society’s obsession with early risers? Today, we debate the war between morning people and night people, the guilt of not being a morning gym person, and whether anyone actually enjoys waking up before the sun.And since it’s Valentine’s Day, let’s talk love languages—not the ones from the book, but the real Gen X/Millennial love languages: Sarcasm, sharing passwords, and making fun of you in

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00:44:00

#49 Short Shorts, Suspenders, and Gen X Memes That...

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2025/03/15

Josh is broadcasting live from Texas, and we’re diving into some serious fashion nostalgia—specifically, short shorts. Back in the day, we rocked Magnum P.I.-level thigh exposure, and somehow, they’re making a comeback. Are we ready to embrace the return of dad quads, or should these stay in 1983 where they belong? We also break down the resurgence of suspenders, react to Gen X memes that hit way too hard, and relive the days of day-time TV when you were home sick and…do you remember the smell of a

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00:37:56

#48 Winter in Florida, Cold Plunges, and Beast Games-...

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2025/03/15

Winter in Florida is basically just mild summer—so why are people in parkas? Meanwhile, cold plunging is the new trend, and honestly… it’s awesome. We also take a moment to appreciate how easy it is to look up info on our phones because, seriously, how did we function before instant Google answers? Plus, remember waiting for new TV episodes like it was an event? (Yeah, patience was a thing back then.)Then, we go full dystopia mode—comparing classic dystopian movies to the weird reality we live in

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00:37:32

#47 Stranded in Texas, Snow Driving Chaos, and Beast...

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2025/03/15

Bret is stuck in Dallas because Texas saw one snowflake and shut everything down. Meanwhile, rear-wheel drive trucks are skating across the ice, and we’re reminiscing about learning to drive in real snow—plus, some questionable car accident experiences from back in the day.But beyond road rage and winter survival, we’re talking how to deal with traumatic experiences—did we actually learn coping skills, or just bury everything deep and move on? Also, first reactions to Beast Games—is it just a

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00:42:25

#46 Trophy Husbands, Binge-Watching Regrets, and Why...

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2025/03/15

Josh is proudly rocking the trophy husband mug and title while Bret is sleep-deprived from binge-watching Silo (worth it). That brings us to today’s big question—will any show actually survive another season or are we all just getting ghosted by Hollywood?We also break down why Gen X can’t be roasted (because we don’t care), why Reels and memes are peak Gen X entertainment, and how Millennials vs. Gen X react to internet memes (hint: one is way saltier). Plus, a massive W for Bret—Josh finally

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00:51:21

Treeforts and Mixtapes-#45-Learning to Drive

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2025/01/06

Bret, Josh, and Sean dive into the chaos of learning to drive, the thrill of getting a license, and the nostalgia of first cars (even the crappy ones). Why aren’t kids today as eager to hit the road? And has modern car tech made driving too easy? Buckle up for laughs, stories, and some good old-man banter.

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00:43:45

Treeforts and Mixtapes-#44-Playgrounds of our Youth

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2025/01/02

Josh and Bret take a hilarious and nostalgic trip back to the chaotic days of childhood, where rusty monkey bars, soaring swings, and games like red rover were the ultimate tests of survival. From questionable playground equipment to the no-holds-barred games we played, they reflect on how we managed to come out (mostly) unscathed. Prepare for laughter, shudder-worthy memories, and a fresh appreciation for just how resilient kids of the past really were.

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00:44:20

Treeforts and Mixtapes-#43-From Cursive to Conspiracies

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2024/12/30

In this episode, Bret and Josh dive into the quirky, outdated skills we all learned as kids—like mastering cursive and writing checks—that have become relics of a bygone era. But that’s just the warm-up! Things take a wild turn as they venture into the world of conspiracy theories, exploring the intriguing, bizarre, and mind-bending ideas that captivate us today. Tune in for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, peppered with some thought-provoking (and maybe a little out-there) conversations about

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00:53:30

Treeforts and Mixtapes-#42-Christmas Episode

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2024/12/27

The Christmas Episode.Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? What about Gremlins? Join us as we debate what truly counts as a holiday classic, share our favorite festive films, and unpack the traditions that make this season magical. It’s a holly jolly deep dive into Christmas cinema and traditions with Josh, Sean and Bret.

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00:36:45

Treeforts and Mixtapes-#41-The Internet Ruined Sports

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2024/12/11

Coming off of the Tyson/Paul fight; Josh and Bret discuss how social media and being internet famous seems to have made sports less about being the best at the sport and more about being a good self promoter. Growing up we had super hero athletes (and musicians) that were famous because they dominated their sport/music not because they had large followings (including Mike Tyson).

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