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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 PodcastJoker, Creepshow, & Ryobi Tools
This week, Mo and George each talk about a show that has ended but Jon gives us a brand new show to watch! Plus all our usual content on tech, toys, and media!…
GenXGrownUp PodcastDead Brands
Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s there were brand names that seemed like they would go on forever: Pan Am, Woolworth, A & P. But due to bad management, not…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAd Astra, Borderlands 3, & Undone
This week’s episode has Mo kinda liking a movie, Jon absolutely loving a TV show, and George being right about something! All this and all the usual fun as we…
GenXGrownUp PodcastFraggle Rock
When I first watched Fraggle Rock, I never thought of it as a show depicting four species that are dependant on one another for their survival. I just thought…
GenXGrownUp PodcastDark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Chameleon Run, & LG Soundbar
In this week’s episode, Jon lords his new retro lunchbox over us, Mo is disappointed about a movie he was looking forward to, and George rants on how Amazon…
GenXGrownUp PodcastDragon Con 2019 Day-by-Day Audio Blog Special Edition
GenXGrownUp attended Dragon Con 2019 in Atlanta, GA this year and ran a fan table to recruit new listeners & subscribers. Throughout the weekend, Jon & George…
GenXGrownUp PodcastLunch Boxes
Sadly, not all of us were able to participate in the joy of owning lunch boxes. Some were not able to show all their friends which TV shows they liked, which…
GenXGrownUp PodcastParsec, Good Boys, & Darq
While many of those other wimpy podcasts are doing re-broadcasts or “best of” episodes, GenXGrownUp is still providing new content every week! Take that…
GenXGrownUp PodcastRemembering Pluto
In 1930, a ninth planet was added to the list of planets in our solar system. Then in 2006, it was removed and reclassified as a “dwarf planet.” For some of…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHobbs & Shaw, Lose It!, & Universe Sandbox
We’re back again this week to talk about a terrible yet great movie, two very different video games, and some almost irresistible Pop figures. All this and…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX TV Theme Songs
“Here’s the story, of a lovely lady….” If you can finish the rest of that song then you want to listen to this week’s Backtrack. That’s because it’s all about…
GenXGrownUp PodcastJerry Buckner Pac-Man Fever Special Edition Interview
On July 13, 2019, at the southern fried gaming expo in Atlanta, GA, we the wonderful opportunity to sit down with one of our musical idols from the 1980s…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Boys, Automatic, & Cahoots
In this week’s exciting episode, Mo again does a bad job explaining a new game he’s playing, Jon goes against the Rotten Tomatoes critics to recommend a movie…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Space Race
From the mid-1950s the Soviet Union and the United States were engaged in a race to be the first to conquer outer space. When President Kennedy challenged the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSouthern-Fried Gaming Expo 2019, Stranger Things 3, & Honeywell T60
This week we recorded our show live at the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo! Don’t worry, we still cover all of our usual topics plus a few special items! Patreon »…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTrue Gamerz 2019 Special Edition Interview
True Gamerz Expo 2019 is the Premier Gaming and Technology Expo of Northeast Florida and takes place this year on July 19th-20th at The Schultz Center in…
GenXGrownUp PodcastRoadside Attractions
If you’re looking for the world’s largest ball of twine, Foamhenge, or a house made out of beer cans, then you’re looking for some amazing roadside…
GenXGrownUp PodcastChild's Play, GoCube, & Mutant Year Zero
In this episode George puts his foot down and goes old school, Mo finds a video game that pushes all the right buttons, and Jon continues to defend his…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGeek Debates at Infinity Con Tallahassee 2019 Special Edition
Who’s the best Doctor? Han Solo or Mal Reynolds? Great debates! Along with Nerd Lunch, Fire & Water, and Drawn & Paneled, GenXGrownUp co-hosted a podcast panel…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCaptain Kangaroo
Goooood Morning, Captain! How many of us grew up hearing those cheerful words weekday mornings before school? This episode we take a truly fond look back at a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Dead Don't Die, Ninja Air Fryer, & Crossing Souls
This week Jon talks about a zombie movie that isn’t what you’d expect, George tells us his secret for awesome chicken wings, and Mo rants about games that…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMovie Musicals of GenX
When we started talking about Movie Musicals of the Generation X era, I don’t think any of us thought we would get into a debate over what makes a movie a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGodzilla, GRIS, & Mediasonic PRORAID
This week Jon tells us about an amazingly visual game, George talks about an Anime his kids have turned him on to, and Mo is happy because the new Godzilla…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Dewey Decimal System
What is older than most money in circulation and enjoys talking about the Dewey Decimal System? GenXGrownUp! OK, OK, it may not sound like the most exciting…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMegaCon Orlando 2019 Special Edition
GenXGrownUp visited Orlando, FL April 16-19 for MegaCon Orlando 2019. After we all made it back home safe & sound, we had a burning desire to compare notes and…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBlackout, Google Home Mini, & What Remains of Edith Finch
This week George and Mo talk about two amazing series in their second season and Jon changes things up with his new podcast discovery! As usual we have much…
GenXGrownUp PodcastOne-Hit Wonders of the '80s
WARNING: Listening to this episode could result in incessant humming, loud singing in your car, or in some extreme cases, earworms. The only known treatment is…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAvengers Endgame, Mortal Kombat 11, & Ossii Sound Glasses
Like everyone else, we hash out Avengers Endgame, but even we know there is so much more to life! Jon talks about the shows that have been renewed (or had…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAds in Old Comic Books
How would you like to see through walls? How about becoming the big man on the beach in only a few weeks? Still no? Well how about growing your very own sea…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHellboy, Anker Soundcore 2, & Darts of Fury
This installment has Mo “revenge recommending” a new mobile game, George finds some old treasures he’s sharing with his son, and Jon talks about the latest…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMemorable TV Events
One of the defining experiences of growing up a GenX’er was appointment TV. When breaking news hit, you watched it live as the newscasters struggled to get the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Twilight Zone, Fidget Puzzle Cube, & LEGO DC Super Villains
This week Jon finds a mockumentary-turned-TV-series, Mo (and the rest of the team) discuss the new reboot of Twilight Zone, and George shows his evil side by…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGoing to the Movies
The 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…
GenXGrownUp PodcastLove Death + Robots, 8Bitdo Controller, & Opus Magnum
This week Mo is disappointed in a movie he was looking forward to, Jon finally gets a good night’s sleep thanks to a gadget he found, and George (and the rest…
GenXGrownUp PodcastPizza Arcades
Video arcades did not suddenly spring up overnight. They started small, with a machine or two scattered here and there in pizza parlors, convenience stores…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCaptain Marvel, Samsung Buds, & RetroJax Expo
About This Episode In this episode, George puts out the call for help, Mo talks about the latest addition to the MCU, and Jon is in love with an accessory for…
GenXGrownUp PodcastPayphones, Pagers, & Passing Notes
It’s hard to image that there was a time where you couldn’t get in contact with just about anybody, anywhere, anytime. In this week’s episode, we look at how…
GenXGrownUp PodcastInfinity Con 2019 Live Stream Special Edition
GenXGrownUp visited Lake City, FL March 2-3 for Infinity Con 2019. After the first day we headed back to the hotel and hunkered around a microphone to share…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCrackdown 3, Alita: Battle Angel, & Lockly
You may notice this podcast sounds a little different, and that’s because for the first time we recorded the show in the same room! We were all attending…
GenXGrownUp PodcastPensacon 2019 Live Stream Special Edition
GenXGrownUp was in attendance at Pensacon 2019 in Pensacola, Florida. After a full day of taking in the sights & sounds at the Bay Center, Jon, George, & Mo…
GenXGrownUp PodcastRetired Advertising Icons
Back in the 70s & 80s, nothing sold a product better than a great mascot or spokesperson. Everyone knew Mr. Whipple, Charlie the Tuna, and the Maytag…
GenXGrownUp PodcastRussian Doll, Anthem, & Cord Cutting
Jon, George, and Mo all have shows you need to watch, after years (literally) of delays Jon is finally getting a much-anticipated video game sequel, George…
GenXGrownUp PodcastLooking Back on Looking Forward 2018
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 PodcastBattle of the Network Stars
Back in the ’70s and ’80s, when you only had original programming on three channels (PBS didn’t count), there was a dark thing called “reruns.” This was when…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTrue Detective, Slidey, & Weezer’s No Scrubs
This week, George laments over Weezer’s cover of “No Scrubs,” Mo is meh about the latest Keanu Reeves movie, Replicas, and Jon talks about a creepy doll… and…
GenXGrownUp PodcastDiscontinued Snacks & Candy
There are some snack foods in the world that will be there forever. Hershey's bars, M & M's, SweeTarts, Space Dust..... wait, Space Dust? "What the heck is…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTitan Games, Monster Crunch, & Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Wow! Episode number 38! If this is the first time you have listened to us then you should take off the next 5 days so you can listen to each and every one of…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Music Platforms
As a GenX'er I still remember the thrill of buying a new record album, running home and carefully opening the record, putting it on the turntable, then…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBandersnatch, Lemmings Mobile, & Oculus Go
Happy New Year! The people at GenXGrownUp are thinking some (unusually) deep thoughts going into the new year. George wonders, "Is watching a movie on an…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBulletin Board Systems
There was once a time when it took hours to download a file, when you had to find out from friends and magazines the numbers to the best... well.. let's call…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Rookie, Anki Overdrive, & Just Cause 4
This year is almost over and in this, our last podcast of the year, George tells us of a TV series and movie that are worth your time, Jon and Mo discuss Just…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCelebrity Charity Events
Back in the 80's Bob Geldof, a singer and activist started Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. Whether it was intentional or not, that…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCreed II, 3D Printers, & The Room 4: Old Sins
About This Episode Last time we're going to mention Ralph Breaks the Internet -- promise! This week Mo finds another disappointing game, Jon tells us of a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastNovelty Records
About This Episode I won't say that Generation X had the silliest novelty songs, but we sure had a ton of them! Such classics as "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah,"…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Hollow, Dashcams, & Fallout 76
About This Episode We are almost done with talking about "Ralph Breaks the Internet".... almost. But besides that George tells us why he thinks Room 104 needs…
GenXGrownUp PodcastVideo Game Arcades
About This Episode They were dark, noisy, and not usually very clean, but we still loved going to video game arcades. In this backtrack we talk about the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHalloween, Fix-It Felix Jr., & Call of Cthulhu
About This Episode You would never believe this but Jon is still talking about Wreck it Ralph 2! When we do get a word in edgewise, George gives us a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Kids’ Books
I didn’t ask for much as a kid but the exception was when the Scholastic Book Fair was coming to my school! They had so many books that it was difficult to…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Haunting of Hill House, Plex Live TV, & Frostpunk
In episode 32 of the GenGrownUp Podcast, Jon is still going on about yet another sequel that's coming out, Mo finally sees some light with TellTale's Walking…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Future Predictions
When Generation X dreamed about the future, we pictured either a technological paradise with flying cars, helpful robots, no illness and rocket ships or we…