GenX Adulting Podcast - Episode 57 - Nick Harrison - The Professor


In this episode we welcome Nick Harrison - The Professor. Nick shares about growing up in Northern Louisiana, where he was surrounded by a loving and supportive family. Houston, Texas also played a positive role in his early years when he would spend time with his father and family there. His formative years included the typical GenX childhood of being outside until the streetlights came on, Boy Scouts, The National Beta Club, choir and even an early attempt at stand-up comedy. High school brought Nick an opportunity to be his school’s mascot, which included attending cheerleading camp. Nick shares how MTV played a pivotal role in his love of music, and how he “has rhythm but can’t dance”. After graduation, he attended Grambling State University, where he pursued his dream of performing by becoming a theater major. Post-college, Nick gave back to his theater community at Grambling State by becoming a professor in the theater department. Seven years later, he shifted to teaching 5th grade, and it was during those years where Nick discovered social media. In a whirlwind, Nick found his audience, and they found him. His mixture of authenticity, fun and kindness combined with a vibe that can easily be summed up as happiness, struck a chord with thousands of people. Before he knew it, he had 1 million followers on TikTok, with Instagram and Facebook to follow suit. A call from WWE was a dream come true, and resulted in participating in a stint with WWE in New Orleans. It just so happened that was also the week he had his first date with his wife. An opportunity to be a contestant on a reality show being filmed in England led to spending the day with Jay Leno discussing cars. The ultimate collaboration with fellow GenX personalities Sherri Dindal - The Real Slim Sherri, Kelly Manno and Jon Wellington - The Dadbod Veteran, resulted in Nick’s current project, The GenX Takeover Tour. 2025 brought comedian/host Justin Rupple and musician Jojo Malagar to the mix, and together they took on such cities as Atlanta, Charleston and St. Louis, in addition to the GenX Takeover Cruise. 2026 already has 26 shows booked, which includes their first ever California show! Along with his co-stars, Nick brings the talent and positivity his fans have loved to the stage, where he can continue to connect with them on an even larger scale. We have personally attended one of their shows, and can say first hand it is not to be missed! We absolutely loved our time with Nick and learning about his story. We look forward to seeing him again when the GenX Takeover makes another stop in Florida, and until then, Go Bills!

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:14 Family Background

10:31 GenX and Emotional Development

18:41 The Freedom of a GenX Childhood

25:09 Participating in Boy Scouts

27:49 Junior High and Beta Honor Society

30:16 Legacy of Eddie Robinson and Community Influence

33:19 The Impact of Speech and Debate

34:03 Overcoming Shyness and Auditioning for Mascot

36:50 Attending Elementary School - High School on Grambling State University Campus

40:27 Becoming the School Mascot and Attending Cheerleading Camp

44:08 Getting Booed Offstage

46:11 Returning to Comedy After a Long Break

48:52 High School

55:09 College Life and the Pursuit of Theater

01:15:47 Imposter Syndrome and Authenticity in Performance

01:27:25 Becoming a Teacher

01:31:29 Teaching College and Elementary

01:32:55 Mother Passing Away

01:36:23 Having the Love and Support of Family

01:38:34 Becoming a Content Creator

01:43:35 Working With WWE - A Dream Come True

01:45:52 First Date With Wife Sealed the Deal

01:49:05 A Beautiful Blended Family

01:57:13 Retiring From Education and Hitting 1 Million Followers on TikTok

02:02:41 Becoming a Full-Time Content Creator: "I Bet On Myself"

02:06:02 Entertaining as a Business: The Work Required

02:10:25 Reality TV Experience

02:22:14 GenX Takeover Tour

02:44:37 Performing in Vegas

02:47:50 GenX Takeover Cruise

02:51:34 Meeting Donnie Wahlberg and New Kids on the Block

03:00:50 Meeting WWE Celebrities

03:02:37 The Buffalo Bills

03:08:59 Returning to Stand-Up After 33 Years

03:12:09 5 Year Vision

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