Latest Grownup Podcast Episodes
Full Motion Video Games
GenXGrownUp Podcast - April 25, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsPhoto-realism in video games is commonplace now, but for decades, storage and technology limitations meant blocky figures were the best we could get. But as the tech evolved, the use of actual video started to enhance the game experience. In this Backtrack, we look back at the rise and legacy of ...
BONUS: Garry Kitchen on Donkey Kong, Activision, & MORE!
GenXGrownUp Podcast - April 24, 2024 17:41 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsOne of the coolest benefits of being a content creator is having the opportunity to actually speak with some of the key figures who laid the foundation of the video game industry, and my guest for this video is without a doubt one of those individuals. He was there in the very early days of Activ...
Civil War, Beelink Mini PC, & Cash Cow DX
GenXGrownUp Podcast - April 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe head back to the theatre for latest kaiju team-up movie from Legendary pictures, check out a capable mini computer with a budget price that just might surprise you, and play a new arcade-style indie game featuring a cow with a pickaxe gathering gems! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord »...
Tetris 40th Anniversary
GenXGrownUp Podcast - April 11, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsForty years ago, now, a Russian software engineer wrote a simple puzzle game in his spare time. It featured a variety of geometric shapes falling into a well, and in short order, the world was in love with his creation. In this episode, we dive into one of the most iconic and enduring video games...
Late Night with the Devil, THE400 Mini, & HP Smart-Tank Printers
GenXGrownUp Podcast - April 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe head to the theatre for a demonic possession horror film unlike any we’ve seen before, check out some innovative inkjet printer tech that does away with those hated ink cartridges, and spin up a few hundred classic computer games with a new pint-sized gaming gadget from our friends at Atari! P...
GenX Travel Experience
GenXGrownUp Podcast - March 28, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsThey say it’s not the destination, but the journey that matters. Striking out on a trip — be it for business or pleasure — has changed dramatically since our days growing up as Generation X’ers. In this Backtrack, we’re exploring all the ways that the travel experience has evolved from how we fir...
N.O.W. Poet 22
Grown Up - March 24, 2024 02:00 - 36 minutesOn this month's N.O.W. spotlight artist interview, in honor of Women's History Month, I am joined by independent female artist Poet 22 representing Wisconsin and Chicago. We had a great discussion about her journey from poet to artist. We talked about the moment she felt like she could turn her ...
Dune II, Northwoods Hodag, & Harold Halibut
GenXGrownUp Podcast - March 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe watch the new medieval fantasy film starring Hawkins, Indiana’s favorite daughter, assemble some fun with a cryptic building toy gifted to us by one of our fourth listeners, and spin up the latest release of our favorite video emulation front-end to see what’s new! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgr...
Authenticity, Guest Jonathan Burke, N.O.W. Poet 22
Grown Up - March 17, 2024 04:05 - 1 hourIn this episode of Grown Up, I discuss a topic that has come up many times for me during this self-discovery season: authenticity. In the show's first half, I talk about a part of myself that I have consciously not shared based on fears and worries. As I eventually would discover, it was truly a...
The Last Starfighter
GenXGrownUp Podcast - March 14, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsFour decades ago, young Alex Rogan got the highest score ever on his favorite game: Starfighter. He’s shocked to find out the game was a training & recruitment tool for actual intergalactic pilots, and his performance has earned him entry into an elite space force! Now, on its fortieth anniversar...
Lisa Frankenstein, Audio Technica, & Deliver Us Mars
GenXGrownUp Podcast - March 07, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe head to the theatres to see a new comedy/horror film that would feel right at home in the ’80s, check out some tech that delivers crystal-clear free content to your fancy Smart TV, and dive into the latest from the Life is Strange franchise where your superpower is psychic empathy! Patreon » p...
TV Game Shows
GenXGrownUp Podcast - February 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsBefore the days of media streaming & binging, we were often glued to our sets to watch contestants compete for cash and prizes! From quizzes, to puzzles, to trivia and more, game shows both entertain and allow us to play along at home. So, hands on your buzzers: it’s time to look back at some of ...
N.O.W. Leash Da Beaast
Grown Up - February 26, 2024 16:00 - 35 minutesOn this month's N.O.W. spotlight artist artist interview I am joined by Leash Da Beaast representing Brooklyn, New York. Leash has been an upcoming force to be reckoned with having music placement on Bravo, Nat Geo, Amazon Prime, and Tubi, she is continuing to shine bright and be an example for ...
Beekeeper, Shower Power, & qomp2
GenXGrownUp Podcast - February 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe head to the movies to see Jason Statham’s latest film where he’s a one-man vengeance machine, check out some innovative and entertaining tech designed to be used in the shower, and play a brand new game that evolves the classic, Pong, into a methodical action adventure! Patreon » patreon.com/g...
Reflecting Through Creative Outlets with TJ from Tea with TJ Podcast
Grown Up - February 17, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutesOn today's episode I have an amazing conversation with actor/podcaster TJ from Tea with Tj Podcast. He may be slightly new to the podcast lane but he is already gaining traction with the help of his insightful videos on social media. We discussed everything from self-improvement, meditation, our...
REWIND: Radio Shack
GenXGrownUp Podcast - February 15, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratings“Breaker, breaker 1-9, I just eyeballed a bear trap with a bunch of Evel Knievels about 10 miles past the coop. So if you don’t want a bear bite back it down.” Huh? That was just some CB talk in honor of this week’s Backtrack Topic all about Radio Shack! Any GenX’er who was into anything electron...
REWIND: Long Car Rides
GenXGrownUp Podcast - February 08, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsAre we there yet? Are we there yet? How many times have we spoken those words to our parents on those long car trips? How in the world did we survive those trips without DVD players, phones and Game Boys? Well, in this episode we look at the things that helped keep our parents from killing us. St...
GenX Required Reading in School
GenXGrownUp Podcast - February 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe likely all remember that moment in school when our English teacher passed out that first novel to the class. Whether you reacted with joy or terror, assigned material no doubt had an impact on your attitude and enjoyment of reading. So, in this Backtrack, we’re remembering and discussing the s...
N.O.W. Apollo Mantikos
Grown Up - January 28, 2024 02:00 - 37 minutesNew Year, More Artists!! I'm excited to continue the N.O.W. segment and finding musicians who deserve to be supported and recognized. On this month's N.O.W. spotlight artist interview I am joined by Apollo Mantikos tapping in from Washington. We talked about how he got his start in music, What m...
Ted, eXoDOS 6, & Steam Link
GenXGrownUp Podcast - January 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe find out if Seth Macfarlane’s teddy bear films have enough stuffing to fill out a tv series, take a legendary arcade classic on-the-go with a new handheld gadget, and revisit the world of Portal with a new mod that breathes fresh life into Aperture Labs! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Disco...
1984 - Van Halen
GenXGrownUp Podcast - January 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsForty years ago, rock band Van Halen released their sixth studio album. Together, Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen & Michael Anthony produced a hard rock album that kicked off what would come to be one of the best years for music ever. In this Backtrack, we remember and play throug...
Gen V, Ember Smart Mug, & Blast from the Past
GenXGrownUp Podcast - January 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe watch a new animated series that explores how humanity might react to the end of the world, review an economical display solution to supplement or even replace your computer monitor, and play a surprising new indie game that channels one of our favorite arcade classics! Patreon » patreon.com/g...
What does growing up mean?
Almost Grown...Up - January 11, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutesWe are back in the blanket fort for the final episode of Season Three. And to close out the season Lucie explores the idea of what growing up really means. Sharing her thoughts on why we need permission to define 'grown-upping' for ourselves along with guests from across the season sharing th...
GenX Television Commercials
GenXGrownUp Podcast - January 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsBefore the days of streaming & DVDs, live television was the only game in town, and our favorite shows were regularly interrupted by commercial breaks. Back then, they either an annoyance or a chance to go grab a snack, but over the years we’ve grown fond of those vintage ads. In this Backtrack, ...
The Wonder Sessions with Annie
Almost Grown...Up - January 04, 2024 09:49 - 55 minutesIn this episode, we kick off a new series on the Almost Grown...Up Podcast: The Wonder Sessions with Annie. Every quarter Lucie and Annie Yi (storyteller, artist, animal enthusiast and, episode 61 guest) are getting together to discuss wonder and how we can add more of it into our grown upping e...
Creepy Or Not
Grownmenchoppingitup - December 31, 2023 09:42 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsKerry Witta K delves into things that women find creepy from the opposite sex.
Wonka, Blaze Super Pocket, & Cocoon
GenXGrownUp Podcast - December 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWe head to the theatre to see the origin story for our favorite movie chocolatier, evaluate a new solution to improve the quality of your 3-D printing projects, and tell you about a ton of free PC games you probably already own, if only you knew where to look. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Di...
The Video Game Crash of 1983
GenXGrownUp Podcast - December 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsFour decades ago, just when video games seemed to be the next big thing, the bottom dropped out. Compounding problems like market confusion, consumer confidence, and game quality to name just a few, nearly demolished a seemingly unstoppable new industry. They ultimately made a comeback, but the f...
Get into Creative Flow in 2024
Almost Grown...Up - December 21, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutesThis week as part of the celebration of launching her new Skillshare course Lucie shares an episode on how to get into creative flow for 2024. Both the course and episode are geared around getting you unstuck, helping you solve problems and helping you jumpstart some creativity. You can take ...
Save your Marriage with Claire Jorgensen and N.O.W. with Equal Frequencies
Grown Up - December 19, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourThis month I decided to take a small break from the normal dynamics of the podcast while still giving you an amazing episode. On this episode I have two different conversations that both contribute to the bigger picture of staying true to yourself. My first guest is marriage coach Claire Jorgens...
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