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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 PodcastVenom, Tunity, & Life Is Strange 2
In this episode, Jon explains how he burned his retinas, George tells us about a game (or is it just a game?), and Mo finds an app that solves a problem nobody…
GenXGrownUp PodcastRadio Shack
"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."…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSkyscraper, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, & Smooth 4 Gimbal
In this episode, George and Mo actually agree with each other on more than one thing! Jon talks about his latest impulse buy, and we also lament over the fate…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCollectible Cards
Before Magic the Gathering and Pokemon cards, we used to collects cards for no reason other than to have them. We had shoe boxes full of baseball cards and our…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSearching, Qi Charging, & Iron Fist 2
In this week's exciting episode, Jon brags about the Galaxy Watch's awesome battery life, Mo is jealous of his awesome battery life and finds an old YouTube…
GenXGrownUp PodcastPlaying Outside
One, two, three.... NOT IT! How many times have you started an exhausting game of tag with those words? In this week's GenXGrownUp Backtrack we remember…
GenXGrownUp PodcastHappytime Murders, Galaxy Watch, & Dying Light
This week, we all admit to crying while watching a movie, George vehemently defends a TV show, Jon gives his feeling on using retro game ROMs and Mo finds a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBack to School
In honor of back-to-school time, we take a look back on things we remember from going back to school after summer vacation. Everything from getting supplies to…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSpecial Edition: Episode Zero
On the date of the one-year anniversary of the launch of our podcast, we offer this special edition release. A few weeks before the first episode you heard, we…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Meg, SiNKR, & We Happy Few
In this episode, George finds a great resource for the comic book folk, Jon introduces us to both a PC and mobile game, and Mo sees The Meg. All this and more…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMovie Rental Stores
Remember walking down aisles of seemingly endless choices of movies? How about renting a movie based only on its cover and finding gems but more often terrible…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCastle Rock, Thimble Box, & Völgarr the Viking
This week, Jon bravely admits that he is looking forward to "The Meg," Mo is confused about whether or not he liked "Batman Ninja," and George talks about two…
GenXGrownUp PodcastEvolution of Digital Storage
Today most of us walk around with hundreds of gigabytes of storage in our pockets and think nothing of it. In the not too distant past, to have a few megabytes…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Rain, X-Cube, & Neon the Ninja
George talks about the great shows he's discovering on streaming, Mo vehemently warns off the listeners from what he sees as a Netflix train wreck and Jon…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTV Guide
Probably the magazine that was in more homes than any other was the TV Guide. Back in the days of our GenX youth, it was the only way to see what'll be coming…
GenXGrownUp PodcastLuke Cage 2, ReviewMeta, & Captain Spirit
This week, Jon brags about his amazing cubing skills, Mo finds a helpful site for navigating Amazon reviews, and George talks about some of the great shows…
GenXGrownUp PodcastDawn of Music Videos
"Ladies and gentlemen... rock and roll." Those are the opening words spoken on August 1, 1981 that launched MTV and the music video revolution. But it actually…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSpecial Edition: Billy Mitchell Interview
All of us at GXG have a love for those classic arcade games we grew up playing in our corner arcades, so it should come as no surprise that we've been closely…
GenXGrownUp PodcastIncredibles 2, GoCube, & Vampyr
Two conventions in two weekends leaves a lot to talk about! In this episode Mo gets Jon and George interested in two new games from the makers of Life is…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSchoolhouse Rock
"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 then all three of…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSolo, Atari VCS, & Dude Stop!
Jon and Mo are forced to admit that George won our Spring movie blockbuster wager (and of course George was the picture of grace and dignity about it). On top…
GenXGrownUp PodcastFads of Generation X
We've all experienced fads as part of growing up. The Baby Boomers had things like the poodle skirts, the hula hoop, and the yo-yo and GenX had things like…
GenXGrownUp PodcastDeadpool 2, Key Collector, & Twincop
We talk about Deadpool 2, lament over the possibility of Timeless getting cancelled, and Jon discovers something that most of us have known for years! This…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Photography
Imagine a time when you didn't know if your pictures came out for days or weeks after you took them. Imagine only being able to take a limited number of…
GenXGrownUp PodcastInfinity War, Cobra Kai, & Zoom H1n
WARNING! We hold a spoiler-rich discussion of Infinity War in this episode, so when you hear us give you the heads-up, skip ahead from 12 min 30 sec to 20 min…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Era Comedians (feat. Kevin Gootee)
Pretty much everybody knows who Ellen is, along with Roseanne, Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, and Eddie Murphy. But did you know they all got their start back…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCoronary, Maskatron, & Giant Space Invaders
In this installment of the GenXGrownUp Podcast, Mo is underwhelmed by a video game, Jon finds yet another great show for us to get hooked on and George goes to…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Horror Franchises
Horror movies really came into their own when we were growing up in the 70s and 80s. Many of these movies have become the standard and sparked a huge number of…
GenXGrownUp PodcastReady Player One, Zencastr, & Far Cry 5
We are trying a new technology for recording our podcasts for this episode so please forgive us for any quality changes you might hear! We're obsessive about…
GenXGrownUp PodcastWalkman & Discman
There's probably not a GenX'er out there who wasn't somehow impacted by the introduction of the Sony Walkman. The ability to carry the music you want to hear…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTomb Raider, DJI Osmo Mobile, & Alto’s Odyssey
Welcome to another installment of the GenXGrownUp podcast! We discuss the return of the Timeless TV show, the new Tomb Raider movie and how awesome Humble…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Disney Memories
What has over 27 thousand acres of land, is the number one theme park in the world and gets more than 19 million visitors a year? Walt Disney World of course!…
GenXGrownUp PodcastJessica Jones, Part-Time UFO, & Galaxy S9
We hit the random milestone of 16 episodes (even more random if you count Backtracks, making it 31)! To celebrate, Jon talks about the best arcade game he's…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGenX Sitcoms
Sitcoms of the 70's and 80's ran the gamut of different types. Some were focused on the family, some on the workplace and more than one had aliens! Listen to…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBlack Panther, A/V Gear, & Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
In this installment; Jon over-analyzes a stop-motion movie, Mo tries to not geek out over a superhero movie, and George ties to find something nice to say…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAfter-School TV
So back in a GenXer's younger days, we knew the value of a good education. The first thing we did when we got home was study and do our homework…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAltered Carbon, Falcon Heavy, & Dark Tower
The guys reflect on some recent Netflix fare, updates on a couple of recent YouTube live streams, and Jon acquires a copy of bucket list board game, and much…
GenXGrownUp PodcastLocal Radio Experience
Listening to music was a different experience when we were kids. DJs were local, you had to wait to hear your favorite song, and trying to record something off…
GenXGrownUp PodcastCounterpart, Comics Databases, & Playstation Now
In lucky episode thirteen we talk about everything from the latest "twist" in Star Trek Discovery (no major spoilers), an old superhero show that only lasted…
GenXGrownUp PodcastLong Car Rides
Are 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…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBlack Mirror, iPhone X, & Little Nightmares
The long-awaited return of George to the podcast means another drone update! But that's not all. Other George-welcoming topics on the docket include Mo's…
GenXGrownUp PodcastVintage Board Games
We've already spent a whole show on Monopoly but that is only one of many, many games we played as kids. Who remembers playing games like Mouse Trap and Uncle…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Toys That Made Us, Vintage Atari Haul, & Darkest Dungeon
In this episode, Jon starts down the path of appearing on "Hoarders" when he comes across a "few" classic video games at a flea market, Mo laments over getting…
GenXGrownUp PodcastChristmas TV Specials
You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall, the best Christmas tradition of all? It's…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMind Hunter, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, & DK Restoration
In this episode, Jon sits next to an annoying Star Wars fanboy at The Last Jedi, Mo geeks out about Doctor Who, and special guest Emceemur shares a game glitch…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe GenX Fast Food Experience
Fast food is the same now as it's always been... or is it? We delve deep into our memories of the fast food experience and explore how much grabbing a quick…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Runaways, Plex, & Wolfenstein
In this episode, George falls off the wagon and buys more drone stuff, Jon gets his dream collectible and Mo watches Marvel's The Runaways! All this and much…
GenXGrownUp PodcastOld Computer Games
There was a time where you had to actually read in order to play computer games! Before computer gaming was mainstream and universal, it was the domain of the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastJustice League, Ancestry, & Juanito Arcade Mayhem
In this installment of the GenXGrownUp Podcast, we talk about how Justice League is in our top 4 DC movies, a raunchy new sci-fi comedy on Hulu, flea market…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBreakfast Cereal
The 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…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStranger Things 2, Ragnarok, & Zoom H1
In this week's show we talk about Jon's cheating skill at beating his friends in Nidhogg 2, our impressions of Stranger Things 2, and what we think of the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastIntroduction of VHS
In this Backtrack episode we go back to the early days of the "video home system" or VHS cassettes and discuss how it changed the way we consumed movies and…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBatman v Two-Face, Golf Tech, & Life Is Strange
Join us as we talk about Star Trek: Discovery, an animated movie which continues the 1960s Batman tradition, George's (bordering on manic) excitement over the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastRotary Phones
This week's backtrack topic is those most wonderful of clicky communication devices; the rotary phone! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook »…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Gifted, Blue Yeti, & Oxenfree
Discussions range from updates on The Orville, a little more Firefly pain, some not-ready-for-primetime Microsoft AR tech, a deep Atari throwback, a better…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAction Figures
Time to backtrack again. This week's topic: action figures! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter »…
GenXGrownUp PodcastDiscovery, Oculus, & LogicBots
Among other things we discuss a couple of notable new sci-fi shows, play with the Oculus Rift, recommend a mobile game, and much more. Facebook »…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSaturday Morning Cartoons
Join us as we Backtrack to a time when Saturday mornings meant the TV belonged to the kids for cartoons. YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook »…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStephen King’s IT, Retro Atari, & The Orville
Lots of new media, games & tech to talk about this week. Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website »…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMy First Video Game Console
Join us as we Backtrack to the 70s and reminisce about the first video game consoles we owned. YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook »…