Episodios

  • Why Generation X Wasn’t Ready for Change — But Adapted Anyway

    Why Generation X Wasn’t Ready for Change — But Adapted Anyway
    Jun 24 2025
    Generation X was raised to believe that military service, skilled trades, or a college degree would guarantee stability and success. But by the time we entered adulthood, the world had already changed—and no one gave us a new map.

    In this episode of IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, I break down why Generation X wasn’t truly prepared for the shifting economic, cultural, and social landscape we inherited. From the decline of unions to the skyrocketing cost of education, we were navigating a world our parents never had to—and doing it in real time.

    This isn’t about blame. It’s about recognition. And it’s about honoring the resilience of a generation that adapted anyway.
    🎧 Tune in to explore:
    • The three “guaranteed” paths Gen X was raised to follow
    • How rapid changes left us unsupported
    • Why Gen X became the bridge generation
    • What it really means to adapt when the rules change mid-game


    Whether you’re Gen X or just curious about how one generation learned to pivot under pressure—this episode is for you.

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    19 m
  • Friends After 40: Why Your Circle Shrinks But Grows Deep

    Friends After 40: Why Your Circle Shrinks But Grows Deep
    Jun 15 2025
    In this episode of IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, we dive into the quiet truth of adult friendships—how they evolve, why they thin out, and what makes the few that remain even more powerful. Tony explores the emotional and practical changes in how we bond after 40, offering personal stories, relatable insights, and a reminder that deeper often means fewer. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or learning to accept that some ties naturally fade, this episode will hit home.

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    14 m
  • Gen X in the Middle – Raised in the Fallout, Bridging the Divide

    Gen X in the Middle – Raised in the Fallout, Bridging the Divide
    Jun 14 2025
    Generation X is often called “the forgotten generation,” but we are far from irrelevant. We are the gateway—raised in the aftermath of powerful revolutions, yet coming of age just as the digital world exploded. In this podcast, I share raw and real reflections on what it means to grow up as a Gen Xer: self-sufficient, media-grounded, trauma-aware, and always bridging the divide between Boomers and Millennials.

    If you’re Gen X, you’ll feel seen. If you’re not, you’ll understand us a whole lot better after this.

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    10 m
  • When 40 Changed Everything: Health, Brotherhood, and the Wake-Up Call

    When 40 Changed Everything: Health, Brotherhood, and the Wake-Up Call
    Jun 10 2025
    “When 40 Changed Everything” is a personal reflection on the moment I realized my health had to take center stage. In this powerful episode, I share how a routine doctor’s visit in my early 40s — and the words of a culturally aware physician — opened my eyes to the importance of proactive care, especially for men of color. As friends around me started facing life-altering health events, we unknowingly created a brotherhood rooted in shared experience and accountability. This isn’t about fear. It’s about responsibility, community, and choosing to live better — together. If you’re entering your 40s, already there, or supporting someone who is, this conversation is for you.

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    19 m
  • When 40 Hits Different: The Moment I Knew There Was No Going BacK

    When 40 Hits Different: The Moment I Knew There Was No Going BacK
    Jun 9 2025
    Turning 40 wasn’t just another birthday — it was a turning point. In this episode, I open up about the moment I realized I was living a life I hadn’t planned: running my own law firm, carrying the full weight of responsibility, and redefining success on my own terms. If you’re in your 40s — or approaching them — and wondering what it all means, this one’s for you. This is about career shifts, hard truths, and why time becomes your most valuable asset.

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    12 m
  • Surviving and Being Raised After Jim Crow as Generation X

    Surviving and Being Raised After Jim Crow as Generation X
    May 16 2025
    In this powerful follow-up to “What They Didn’t Teach Us,” Anthony Reeves reflects on the unique experience of being raised as a Generation X child in a newly desegregated America. Guided by Baby Boomer parents who grew up in the thick of segregation, Gen X kids were thrust into a world of new laws but old attitudes.

    This episode explores the community-based parenting tools passed down from the Civil Rights era, the unspoken rules that protected us, and the critical role of the Black church as a cultural anchor. A must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the transition from overt to covert racism—and how a generation learned to survive it.

    🎧 Listen and follow for more untold stories about race, resilience, and generational transformation.

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    9 m
  • What they didn’t teach us: Lessons Gen X Black Kids had to learn on their own

    What they didn’t teach us: Lessons Gen X Black Kids had to learn on their own
    May 4 2025
    In this episode, I explore the lessons Gen X Black kids weren’t taught in school—but learned through life, family, and experience. From forgotten Black high schools to KKK terror parades, and from the strength of the Black church to quiet legacies of integration, I reflect on the stories we inherited and the importance of capturing them while we still can. History isn’t just what’s written—it’s what’s remembered.
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    12 m
  • Growing Up Right After Jim Crow – A Gen X Perspective

    Growing Up Right After Jim Crow – A Gen X Perspective
    Apr 19 2025
    In this episode, I reflect on what it meant to grow up as a Black Gen X kid in the American South, just years after the Jim Crow era officially ended. This personal narrative explores the generational trauma, family stories, and cultural survival skills passed down from those who lived through segregation.

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    15 m