GenXGrownUp Podcast
460 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsGeneration X. If you grew up in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, you know just how cool it was to be a kid back then. We had the greatest music, movies, games, technology, and pop culture of any generation, and though we've grown older, we have refused to outgrow our love of everything GenX. GenXGrownUp looks at yesterday and today through the eyes of Generation X'ers who have refused to grow up!
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Billboard Hits of 1983
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutesForty years ago, pop music was still finding its voice in the post-disco landscape of the early ’80s. Many of our favorite songs, albums, and artists were vying for supremacy on radio and in our record stores. In this episode, we look back on the top hits of 1983 as determined by the Billboard music charts. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod M...
Muppets Mayhem, SofaBaton Remote, & Strange Brigade
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourWe head back to the theatre for the latest adventures of Drax, Rocket, Starlord, and the gang, check out a unifying gadget to get all your entertainment center electronics under control, and play a modern homebrew remake of a classic arcade title for the Atari 2600! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: ...
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIn the summer of 1983, the third installment in George Lucas’s blockbuster science fiction series hit theater screens. The Force was stronger than ever as Return of the Jedi brought a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the original trilogy, and laid the groundwork for what would come decades later. In this episode, we remember and celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGr...
Evil Dead Rise, Retro Flip Clock, & Shapez
May 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourWe head to the theater to see what Sam Raimi’s Deadites have gotten up to lately, check out a nostalgic & decorative timepiece that can add some retro flair to your home, and play a new indie game that puts you in charge of building an increasingly complex factory assembly line! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/...
The Six Million Dollar Man
April 27, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutesIt’s been nearly fifty years since “Col. Steve Austin, Astronaut. A man barely alive” got his bionic implants and leapt onto our television screens. That kicked off decades of cybernetically-enhanced adventures that have had a profound impact on all of media and pop culture to this day. In this episode, we’re visiting the offices of the OSI to remember the landmark tv series, The Six Million Dollar Man! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXG...
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, LEGO Galaxy Explorer, & Everspace 2
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourWe head to the theatre to see the unlikely adventure of two Brooklyn plumbers addicted to mushrooms, check out some meatball-adjacent shelving solutions to upgrade your home, and play a computer adventure game based on a popular pen-and-paper franchise! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by...
GenX School Lunch Experience
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourWe’ve spoken several times on this show about our GenX educational experiences. But one particular part of school keeps coming up time & time again. It was part social club, part study hall, part hangout — oh, and by the way, you could also eat lunch! In this episode, with help from our listeners, we remember the school lunch experience from the Generation X perspective. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/...
John Wick 4, Divoom Pixoo 64, & Diablo 4
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourWe head to the theatre to see the kind of chaotic bloodshed that only the most excellent assassin can deliver, build a sweet LEGO model suitable for intergalactic bounty hunting, and test-play the beta for the fourth installment in a classic RPG dungeon-crawling computer game series! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp...
Dungeons & Dragons
March 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIf you spent any time in your youth talking about saving throws, half-elf paladins, gelatinous cubes, alignment charts, or encumbrance, then this Backtrack belongs in your bag of holding. We’re going back to the basement to remember the origin, impact, and lasting legacy of the granddaddy of pencil-and-paper role-playing games, Dungeons & Dragons! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGr...
65, LEGO Landspeeder, & Gotham Knights
March 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourWe check back in with the unorthodox head coach of AFC Richmond in the hit comedy from Apple TV+, test drive some cool new tech to upgrade your home network, and play an updated Atari classic that will once again have you on the search for the golden chalice! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown ...
GenX Stuff We Can't Stand!
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutesWe’re always focused on celebrating the things we love about being GenX’ers, but not everything from our generation is worthy of celebration! In this Backtrack, we run down the products, trends, and pop culture associated with our generation, but that we absolutely cannot stand! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/...
Cocaine Bear, ReMarkable, & RetroMania Wrestling
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourWe head to the theater to see a friendly black bear that gets its paws on some contraband, test the latest in digital tablets that would like to replace your pencil & paper, and jump in the ring with a new wrestling video game that has some serious GenX roots! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown...
GenX Sidekicks
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutesThroughout history, it’s usually the hero of the story who gets all the accolades. But what about the hero’s assistant, or buddy, or partner who puts in the same effort but is always lost in the shadow of the star? Not today, though! In this Backtrack, we remember and celebrate some of our favorite sidekicks from GenX-era media! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast »...
Plane, Android Auto Update, & Copag Playing Cards
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourWe listen to a bite-sized daily podcast that just might be your new reliable source for news, test-drive the latest improvements in the new version of Android Auto, and then shuffle it up a bit with some premium playing cards with the ability to improve any card game. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme...
Major League (1989)
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutesWhen a ragtag bunch of unproven and washed-up ball players are brought into a Major League team to help them relocate to Miami by an ex-stripper with a disdain for Cleveland, Tom Beringer, Charlie Sheen, and Corbin Bernsen pull on their uniforms, dust off their cleats, and swing for the fences. In this Backtrack, we step up to the plate for 1989’s GenX Classic, Major League! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp....
BONUS: Turnbuckles & Territories on Video Games
February 11, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutesYou can’t have a discussion about the GenX era without talking about video games. Today we remember our favorite Wrestling Video Games of the 70s, 80s & 90s. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Turnbuckles and Territories” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnbuckles-terr...
Poker Face, Descript, & Webbed
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourWe watch a new coming-of-age series where everybody gets super-powers when they turn 18, test-drive a remarkably powerful web application for podcasters, or really anyone, who does audio/video editing, and play a board game where the object is to fulfil your destiny and become an iconic Star Wars villain! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Mer...
Synchronicity (The Police)
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutesThe Police was a GenX-era musical act that put post-punk & new wave into a whole new stratosphere. In this Backtrack, we remember, dissect, and debate their fifth and final studio album: Synchronicity! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » genxgrownup.com/amazon Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com...
Missing, ChatGPT, & Gods of Gravity
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourWe watch the new thriller centered around a young girl investigating her mother’s disappearance, test out some cool headset accessories to take your VR experience to the next level, and play a free multiplayer VR game that puts you in command of fleet of starships! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “...
The Greatest American Hero
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourIn 1981, a Los Angeles school teacher and a mid-level FBI agent encountered aliens in the desert and were given a super-powered suit. Together, they worked to use the suite to fight crime and corruption, but things could’ve gone smoother if only they hadn’t lost the instruction manual. In this backtrack, we remember the adventures of Bill and Ralph as seen in the GenX television series, The Greatest American Hero! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » ...
M3GAN, LEGO Iron Man, & Ransom Note
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourWe head to the theatre for the new comedy/horror film featuring a creepy, murderous artificially intelligent doll, rebuild a favorite Marvel superhero in LEGO brick form, and play a board game where the object is to convey a message using a limited pool of words! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Gr...
Gallagher
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutesLeo Anthony Gallagher, Jr. was one of the most popular and recognizable comics of the 1980s. He was known for his keen observational humor, but even more so for his own special brand of prop comedy that featured an over-sized sledgehammer that sent bits of watermelon flying into audiences around the world. In this episode, we remember the life and career of legendary GenX-era comedian, Gallagher! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp ...
BONUS: Turnbuckles & Territories Premiere
January 03, 2023 22:00 - 55 minutesWhat is a wrestling territory? In this episode, we will dig deep into the history of the territory system, the movers & shakers of the industry, and what lasting effects it had on the modern wrestling world we know and love today. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Turnbuckles and Territories” by Bee...
The Recruit, Brick Economy, & Walkabout Mini Golf
December 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourWe watch a new action-packed Netflix series about a fledgling CIA lawyer jumping in the dangerous deep end of international politics, stretch our DIY muscles with a site that combines 3D printing and photography, and take our putters into cyberspace to try out one of the most popular putt-putt golf games for your VR rig! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGro...
Tron
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourFour decades ago, Kevin Flynn had to fight for his very existence after being scanned into cyberspace by an evil computer program. This fantasy film was not only a thrilling adventure, but also help lay the groundwork for the digital movie magic that seems so commonplace today. In this episode, we remember the impact and legacy of the 1982 GenX classic, Tron! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Webs...
Violent Night, Mintion Beagle Cam, & Yoku's Island Express
December 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourWe head to the theater to see Santa Claus take on a squad of mercenaries on Christmas Eve, check out some inexpensive & practical tools for precision tech work, and discover an adventure puzzle game where you play as a dung beetle employed by the postal service! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Gro...
Geek Gift Guide 2022
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutesPicking just the right holiday gift for the GenX nerd in your life can be challenging, but we’re here to help. Each year around this time we release our Geek Gift Guide. Once more this year, we’re going to run down some great gift ideas for the 2022 holidays, regardless of your budget! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrown...
COMING SOON: Turnbuckles & Territories
December 07, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutesTurnbuckles & Territories is a nostalgic look back into our GenX obsession with professional wrestling. Over 16 weeks, we will dig deep into the wrestlers, organizations, and events that shaped our love of the scripted but NEVER FAKED, squared circle. Turnbuckles & Territories » https://genxgrownup.com/turnbuckles-and-territories Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast ...
Spirited, T-Mobile, & Atari 50
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourThis week, we hit the theater for a black comedy horror film that might ruin your appetite, try out a simple piece of tech to help you get all those chargeable gadgets under control, and explore the latest release from Atari that’s not a game, but is a game, but also kind of isn’t. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.c...
REWIND: Schoolhouse Rock
November 24, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes“I’m just a bill, yes I’m only a bill…” “Conjunction Junction, what’s your function?” “Three, is a magic number…” If you are a GenX’er, all of these lyrics should’ve started the music running through your head and brought back memories of Saturday morning cartoons. In this episode we look back on Schoolhouse Rock and how we all learned the preamble and many other things because of it! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » Ge...
BONUS: GenX Thanksgiving Memories
November 21, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutesThe guys take a few minutes to reminisce about their most memorable GenX Thanksgiving experiences. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » genxgrownup.com/amazon Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 Google » GenXGrownUp Podcast (goo...
REWIND: Going to the Movies
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourThe movie-going experience growing up GenX couldn’t be more different than the experience today. Waiting on long lines for hours, racing to get the good seats, only being able to get a soda, popcorn, and candy, and mostly relying on word of mouth and a few reviews to help you select what to see were the norm. In this Backtrack, we have a ton of fun talking about that experience, how the movies themselves have changed, and how they compare to today! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Facebook »...
Howard Scott Warshaw Talks Atari & Yars 2
November 12, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutesGenXGrownUp sat down with legendary Atari developer, Howard Scott Warshaw, to discuss his book, Once Upon Atari, his history at Atari, details on the forthcoming Yars’ Revenge Sequel, and how he made the migration from engineer to therapist. See the Video Interview » youtu.be/fYrs7sLJxP8 ONCE UPON ATARI is an intimate view into the dramatic rise and fall of the early video game industry, and how it shaped the life of one of its key players. This book offers eye-opening details and insights, d...
REWIND: Breakfast Cereal
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutesThe crinkle of the cellophane, the tinkling of spoon in a bowl, the crackle of ice-cold milk poured over the top — it’s breakfast time, and that means breakfast cereal. In this Backtrack we discuss the importance of breakfast cereal to a young GenX’er, our favorite brands, and the rules & struggles of getting our hands on that free prize inside the box! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » ...
REWIND: Saturday Morning Cartoons
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutesJoin us as we Backtrack to a time when Saturday mornings meant the TV belonged to the kids for cartoons. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » genxgrownup.com/amazon Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 Google » GenXGrownUp Podcas...
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourIn 1982, faith in the Star Trek franchise was waning. The lackluster performance of 1979’s Motion Picture could have marked the end for Kirk, Spock, & company. But just in the nick of time, a second film hit theaters and it was not only good, but so remarkable that it set box office records and re-invigorated the entire franchise. In this episode, we’re celebrating the fortieth anniversary of one of the best sci-fi films of all time, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan! Patreon » patreon.com/genx...
Atari Mania, Avenue 5, & iPhone 14 Pro Max
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWe see the return of a sci-fi comedy set on an outer space cruise ship, play an adventure puzzle game that mashes together fifty years of Atari gaming history, and check out what innovations Apple has packed into their most recent smart phone. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » b...
Q*bert 40th Anniversary
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutesFour decades ago, a rookie developer working for a pinball company was tasked with creating a new video game in order to break into the booming market. The result was an isometric action puzzler starring a fuzzy orange hero with a filthy mouth. In this backtrack, we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the arcade classic: Q*bert! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast...
Q*bert Creator, Warren Davis Interview (SFGE 2022)
October 10, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutesGenXGrownUp had a great time at the 2022 Southern Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta, GA. While there we had the additional treat of interviewing the creator or Q*bert, Warren Davis! He speaks about creating Q*bert, what it was like working in the arcade industry in the ’80s, his book, and much more! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise »...
Andor, Smart Deadbolt, & Monkey Island
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWe watch the new Star Wars series that takes us back to the origins of the Rebellion, check out a piece of gear to improve the connection between your car and your smartphone, and play the new deceptively-simple mind-bending puzzle game from none other than Atari! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “G...
Life Before Cell Phones
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourYounger listeners who didn’t grow up GenX’ers sometimes question how people were ever able to leave the house without a cell phone. Every app on your phone had a pre-smartphone way to get the same thing done, and in this episode, we run through our typical day before cellphones were a thing. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » Gen...
Barbarian, Prowlarr, & Chronology
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWe watch an oddly structured new horror film that’ll have you second-guessing that next Airbnb reservation, test-drive the latest indexer application to help with your internet public domain acquisitions, and play a card game where the path to victory is is paved with your knowledge of world history! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchand...
The Incredible Hulk '78
September 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourForty five years ago, one of Marvel comics’ most popular characters was brought to life for the small screen. For five seasons, David Banner wandered the country trying to find “a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him.” In this episode, we remember the 1978 CBS television series, The Incredible Hulk! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownU...
Sandman, Brave, & Yars: Recharged
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWe review the Netflix series based on a legendary Neil Gaiman comic book property, test drive a web browser that promises tighter security with zero compromises, and play Atari’s latest game release that reimagines a system-defining Atari 2600 title. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by Be...
GenX Roller Skating Rinks
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutesHaving been invented in the 16th century, roller skates were certainly nothing new or unique to Generation X. But the advent of the disco-ball, light-show, rock-music-filled indoor social club and skating arena was decidedly of our generation! In this episode, we lace up for a spin around GenX-era Roller Skating Rinks! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrown...
She-Hulk, LEGO Atari 2600, & Cursed to Golf
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWe review the new Disney+ series featuring Marvel’s second-best-known gamma-ray-irradiated superhero, see if LEGO’s expensive Atari 2600 set is all it’s stacked up to be, and play a new game where you must master 18 holes of putt-putt golf in order to save your mortal soul! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch...
Atari 2600 45th Anniversary
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourThis year marks the 50th anniversary of the origin of Atari and the 45th anniversary of the home console that launched an industry. In this episode, we look back on a half-century of blocky graphics and legendary games as we celebrate the Atari 2600! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » genxgrownup.com/...
Nope, Castle Kong, & Bluetooth Turntable
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWe watch a documentary series where athletes challenge themselves in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth, check out an app that can help you and your closest friends earn money at the pump, and a gift from a Fourth Listener launches one of us into a console gaming adventure! “NOPE” SPOILER ALERT!!! In this episode, we talk openly about the plot points of the film, “Nope.” To avoid spoilers, skip from the start of that discussion to approximately the 27-minute mark in your audio playe...
Mini Arcade Machine Collecting & Investing (SFGE 2022 Panel)
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWe had the great opportunity this year to host a panel at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo on Mini Arcade Machine Commerce. We love the fact that they are creating varying versions of the arcade cabinets we all loved growing up as GenX’ers, but are they worth it? How good are they? Are they possible investment opportunities or just nice shelf candy? We talk about all of those questions and a lot more during this presentation! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord F...
ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWhen the Monday Night wrestling wars were in full swing, a small upstart promotion from Philadelphia hired a visionary promoter and together, they took sports entertainment to the EXTREME! In this Backtrack, we cover the origin, talent, and eventual demise of ECW. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » ge...