Free-Range Childhood & Flying Drop-Kicks: The 1970s Were a Different Time

In this hilarious and jaw-dropping episode, Stephen, aka Just Some Dude, sits down with his dad and uncle to reveal untold stories from their free-range childhood in late-1960s and 1970s Arizona. From the shock of unexpected visitors tapping on the bedroom window to surviving a terrifying revolver showdown in high school, these vivid memories paint a picture of wild teenage escapades in a time before helicopter parenting. Listen in as they recount confronting neighborhood bullies, the adrenaline-charged moment Gene drop-kicked a car to save his little brother from a violent attack, and the lessons they learned along the way. If you love nostalgic storytelling, sibling banter, and tales that prove truth can be stranger than fiction, this episode is for you—don’t miss it!