Yes, and I fear that I have not seen or understood a lot of the cultural references/jokes that they would understand.
I am also 29 and I'm old enough to remember Dawson's Creek, but I don't watch a lot of TV so I've never seen it.
If you find yourself with the time, and the inclination, give Arrested Development a go. I thought it was fantastic. I think there is a reason that it always sat a little under the radar. You have to actively watch it. It's not suited to being on in the background.