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GenXGrownUp Podcast
Generation 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!
Episodes
GenXGrownUp PodcastAncient Online Gaming
Playing games together across the internet is more popular than ever these days, but in this episode we look back on online multiplayer gaming before the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStar Trek: Lower Decks, Muppets Now, & Carrion
This week we find out if the latest incarnation of the Muppet Show lives up the legacy, discover some online tools to help keep track of all those streaming…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStar Trek: Lower Decks, Muppets Now, & Carrion
This week we find out if the latest incarnation of the Muppet Show lives up the legacy, discover some online tools to help keep track of all those streaming…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStar Trek Debates
In this episode we’re revisiting some of the most divisive debates in all of Star Trek fandom: What’s the best TNG episode? Which is the better spin-off; The…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStar Trek Debates
In this episode we’re revisiting some of the most divisive debates in all of Star Trek fandom: What’s the best TNG episode? Which is the better spin-off; The…
GenXGrownUp PodcastFear City, Q*bert Games, & Superhot: MCD
This week we check out a variety of themed puzzles & toys from 1983, play the latest entry in the mind-bending game series where time only moves when you do…
GenXGrownUp PodcastFear City, Q*bert Games, & Superhot: MCD
This week we check out a variety of themed puzzles & toys from 1983, play the latest entry in the mind-bending game series where time only moves when you do…
GenXGrownUp PodcastOne-Hit Wonders of the ’70s
We run down our top 10 favorite one-hit wonders from the 1970s – memorable tracks from artists that were never quite able to duplicate the success of that one…
GenXGrownUp PodcastOne-Hit Wonders of the ’70s
We run down our top 10 favorite one-hit wonders from the 1970s – memorable tracks from artists that were never quite able to duplicate the success of that one…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHamilton, Jydge, & Death of a Vlogger
This week we take in the hit Broadway musical that’s making a splash on Disney+, play a puzzle game that combines espionage with comic book panels, and…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHamilton, Jydge, & Death of a Vlogger
This week we take in the hit Broadway musical that’s making a splash on Disney+, play a puzzle game that combines espionage with comic book panels, and…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAs Seen On TV
If you grew up in front of the TV in the ’70s & ’80s, more than once you were invited to buy a Clapper, a Chia Pet, or a set of Ginsu steak knives. If I told…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAs Seen On TV
If you grew up in front of the TV in the ’70s & ’80s, more than once you were invited to buy a Clapper, a Chia Pet, or a set of Ginsu steak knives. If I told…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCrossing Swords, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, & Galaxy S20+
In this episode we watch a new animated medieval comedy from the producers of Robot Chicken, one of us got a sweet new flagship cell phone, and we’ll play an…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCrossing Swords, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, & Galaxy S20+
In this episode we watch a new animated medieval comedy from the producers of Robot Chicken, one of us got a sweet new flagship cell phone, and we’ll play an…
GenXGrownUp Podcast40th Anniversary GenX Comedies
This episode we celebrate four iconic Generation X comedies which are, this year, celebrating their fortieth anniversary! They include a workplace kidnapping…
GenXGrownUp Podcast40th Anniversary GenX Comedies
This episode we celebrate four iconic Generation X comedies which are, this year, celebrating their fortieth anniversary! They include a workplace kidnapping…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHistory 101, SmallRig, & Observation
We watch a new Netflix series that puts an entertaining spin on historical topics, try some camera gear to bring your photography to the next level, and try a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHistory 101, SmallRig, & Observation
We watch a new Netflix series that puts an entertaining spin on historical topics, try some camera gear to bring your photography to the next level, and try a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHumble Justice Bundle
Humble Bundle is running a limited "Fight for Racial Justice" Bundle to benefit some very worthy charities. Have a listen, and consider purchasing a bundle…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHumble Justice Bundle
Humble Bundle is running a limited "Fight for Racial Justice" Bundle to benefit some very worthy charities. Have a listen, and consider purchasing a bundle…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Rubik's Cube
This edition is all about the Rubik’s Cube! You remember it as that little twisty puzzle that drove you mad as a kid and became an icon of the 1980s right up…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Rubik's Cube
This edition is all about the Rubik’s Cube! You remember it as that little twisty puzzle that drove you mad as a kid and became an icon of the 1980s right up…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSpace Force, Rebel Galaxy, & Canon EOS M50
In this episode, we discuss a new post-apocalyptic dystopian TV series where all of humanity lives on a train, check out a mid-range mirror-less DSLR camera…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSpace Force, Rebel Galaxy, & Canon EOS M50
In this episode, we discuss a new post-apocalyptic dystopian TV series where all of humanity lives on a train, check out a mid-range mirror-less DSLR camera…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThat's Incredible!
Do you remember all the times that Fran, John, and Cathy Lee warned you to “not to try this at home?” Then you’re gonna enjoy our look back at the early ’80s…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSolar Opposites, Bouncie, & Flame in the Flood
This week we talk about a bio-dome documentary that could probably pass as science fiction, check out some new driving tech to keep you and your teen drivers…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCollectible Drinking Glasses
Do you remember trying to collect a full set of promotional drinking glasses from your favorite fast food joint? So do we! What were your favorites? Still have…
GenXGrownUp PodcastUpload, PONG Quest, & Sonarr
This week we watch a new sci-fi series where it’s possible to transfer your consciousness to the cloud, weigh the pros & cons of competing media library…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStar Wars Debates
In honor of Star Wars Day we are having a debate on some of the most controversial arguments in Star Wars! Who shot first? What’s the best order to watch the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGoogle Stadia, Duncanville, & Plexamp
This week George can’t take using his son’s gaming headset any more and finds a great solution, Mo builds a medieval weapon (in miniature), and Jon checks out…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Pop Culture Quotes We All Get Wrong
We were shocked to discover many of the great quotes we recited growing up GenX were wrong! Listen as we nitpick the things we are absolutely sure we…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTiger King, Missile Command: Recharged, & Ace of Aces
This week Mo geeks out over something he used to have in the ’80s, Jon finds a cool retro-themed power bank, and George continues his trip through the alphabet…
GenXGrownUp PodcastChoose Your Own Adventure Books
You are walking down a path and you see a dragon blocking your way. If you want to fight the dragon, turn to page 3. If you want to talk to the dragon, turn to…
GenXGrownUp PodcastPassing Time When We Were Grounded! Special Edition
Hey, GenX’ers! With all the social distancing & quarantines going on we started thinking about what we did as kids when we were grounded, stranded, or just…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAmazing Stories, Rexing Dashcam, & Caveblazers
This week Jon buys a new toy for his car, Mo finds a sport that belongs on ESPN 8 (The Ocho), and George learns a new language! All this and much more in this…
GenXGrownUp Podcast40th Anniversary GenX Sci-Fi Films
A time-traveling aircraft carrier, an intergalactic football player, escaped Kryptonian convicts, and a wise old muppet with telekinetic powers: what do these…
GenXGrownUp PodcastLocke & Key, 198X, & Stick PCs
This week all three of us have Netflix shows we’are watching, we have a discussion on digital “Go Bags,” and a Fourth Listener thinks Jon sounds like a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastOingo Boingo & Danny Elfman
Oingo Boingo. If you’re a GenX’er, that name probably brings up memories of Dead Man’s Party in Back to School or the title track for Weird Science. The band…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSonic the Hedgehog, The Pedestrian, & Graphene Battery Tech
Who says we can’t talk about serious topics every now and again? Well, we do. But in this episode, we have a discussion about some cutting-edge technology! But…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Pop Culture Catchphrases
The catchphrases you know probably do more to identify when you grew up than anything else. If someone were to say, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”, “Where’s…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBirds of Prey, Letsfit Earbuds, & Headlander
This week, George says goodbye to a beloved series, Mo geeks out about a kids toy, and Jon finds an old game that we hadn’t heard about before. All this and…
GenXGrownUp PodcastRecord Clubs
8 CDs for a penny?! This must be too good to be true. I mean, who would fall for such an obvious bait and switch? Well apparently, by 1975, over 3 million…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStar Trek: Picard, Just Watch, & The Council
In this week’s exciting episode, George finds a way to help navigate the complicated world of video streaming, Jon raves about the latest incarnation from the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastComputer Graphics
Today, no one blinks twice at what computers are able to do with graphics. But growing up in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s we blinked two or three thousand times…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMessiah, Stop Thief, & Earwax
This week, Jon gets us to buy another mobile game, Mo gets handy, and George talks about a customer service encounter… that was great! All this and much more…
GenXGrownUp PodcastY2K
Y2K really turned out to be a whole lot of nothing when 2000 came around, but that doesn’t stop us from talking about it! Reactions ranged were from “whatever”…
GenXGrownUp PodcastLooking Back on Looking Forward 2019
On each episode of the GenXGrownUp Podcast, we talk about the things we’re looking forward to. Often we follow up on these topics on a subsequent episode, but…
GenXGrownUp PodcastFavorite GenX Christmas Toys
Now that another Christmas is behind us, we thought that it would be appropriate to share with you some of our favorite Christmas gifts we received growing up…
GenXGrownUp PodcastJumanji: The Next Level, Arcade1Up Partycade, & Mad Verse City
This week, Mo continues his tech toy streak, Jon gets his hands on a game he’s been looking forward to, and George gets his fan boy fix from Kevin Smith! All…
GenXGrownUp PodcastChristmas Is For Kids
So everybody knows about Rudolph, but do you know how Donner and Blitzen joined Santa’s Team? Or what about the moose that wanted to pull Santa’s sleigh? If…
GenXGrownUp PodcastKnives Out, Trivia Murder Party, & Sally's Law
This week, Jon blames Mo for a large purchase, Mo makes a large purchase, and George talks about how to have fun for free! All this and much, much more in this…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenXGrownUp’s Top Ten Weird Al Parodies
They say you haven’t really made it in the music industry until Weird Al Yankovic makes a parody of one of your songs. Well, if you ask folks like Madonna…
GenXGrownUp PodcastDisney+, Netgear Orbi Mesh, & Jojo Rabbit
This week, George talks about a really old game, Jon talks about a fairly old technology, and Mo talks about something that’s actually recent! All this and…
GenXGrownUp Podcast#ThankYouPatrons 2019 Special Edition
Today is #ThankYouPatrons Day 2019. We wanted to celebrate the patrons who support us by bringing their voices to this special edition of the podcast. Patreon…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHBO
When cable TV first came out, most people got it for the clear reception but not necessarily for any additional content. That changed when HBO hit the market…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTerminator: Dark Fate, Discord, & Moon Cresta
This week, Mo is apparently not sophisticated enough to appreciate a movie, Jon spends a lot of money on something he hopes will be very cool, and George is…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenXGrownUp's Top Ten '70s Horror Films
In honor of Halloween, after much infighting and only the smallest amounts of bloodshed, we have come up with our top ten list of favorite horror movies of the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGemini Man, John Wick Hex, & Logitech Artemis Headphones
This week, some headphones that Mo and George don’t think are as cool as Jon does, Mo talks about a TV show that wasn’t on Jon and George’s radar, and George…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Terminator
What kind of movie could you make in 1984 for a little over $6 million? Well, generally not a classic sci-fi blockbuster that spawns sequels and even a TV…