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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 PodcastProject Hail Mary, MagSafe Phone Tech, & Alice in Wonderland Pinball
We head to the theatre for the new Ryan Gosling sci-fi adventure film currently crushing it at the box office, discuss upgrades & accessories to bring MagSafe…
GenXGrownUp PodcastInterview with Steve Spears, Author of "Stuck in the '80s"
We had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Spears, founder and host of the Stuck in the ’80s is in its 20th year! To commemorate this milestone Steve has…
GenXGrownUp PodcastInterview with Steve Spears, Author of "Stuck in the '80s"
We had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Spears, founder and host of the Stuck in the ’80s is in its 20th year! To commemorate this milestone Steve has…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTop Box Office Hits of 1986
1986 was a massive year at the movies. Action heroes were larger than life, comedy was firing on all cylinders, and a few films arrived that would become…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTop Box Office Hits of 1986
1986 was a massive year at the movies. Action heroes were larger than life, comedy was firing on all cylinders, and a few films arrived that would become…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBigfoot: The Musical, Fightbox R10-Pro, & Replaced
We review a live theatre production starring everyone’s favorite furry cryptid, test-drive a fully loaded & customizable arcade controller we helped to design…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBigfoot: The Musical, Fightbox R10-Pro, & Replaced
We review a live theatre production starring everyone’s favorite furry cryptid, test-drive a fully loaded & customizable arcade controller we helped to design…
GenXGrownUp PodcastReady Player One
We’re stepping into the OASIS to talk about Ready Player One—a novel that turned video games, ’80s pop culture, and virtual reality into a full-blown modern…
GenXGrownUp PodcastReady Player One
We’re stepping into the OASIS to talk about Ready Player One—a novel that turned video games, ’80s pop culture, and virtual reality into a full-blown modern…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMuppet Show, Darkenstein 3D, & Logitech MX Master 4
We recap the Muppets’ triumphant return to the small screen, evaluate a feature-rich computing accessory to boost your day-to-day efficiency, and play a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMuppet Show, Darkenstein 3D, & Logitech MX Master 4
We recap the Muppets’ triumphant return to the small screen, evaluate a feature-rich computing accessory to boost your day-to-day efficiency, and play a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: Answering Machines
Before the rise of smartphones, voicemail, and texting, the way we avoided missing important calls was with a tape recorder plugged into the wall. Now nearly…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: Answering Machines
Before the rise of smartphones, voicemail, and texting, the way we avoided missing important calls was with a tape recorder plugged into the wall. Now nearly…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: That'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 PodcastREWIND: That'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 PodcastSilence of the Lambs
We’re revisiting a film that didn’t just redefine the psychological thriller—it crawled under our skin and stayed there. The Silence of the Lambs turns 35 this…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSilence of the Lambs
We’re revisiting a film that didn’t just redefine the psychological thriller—it crawled under our skin and stayed there. The Silence of the Lambs turns 35 this…
GenXGrownUp Podcast'80s Zombie Movies on The Long Rewind
In this bonus podcast episode, George appears as a guest on The Long Rewind podcast discussing ’80s zombie movies! The Long Rewind (An 80s Movie Podcast) In…
GenXGrownUp Podcast'80s Zombie Movies on The Long Rewind
In this bonus podcast episode, George appears as a guest on The Long Rewind podcast discussing ’80s zombie movies! The Long Rewind (An 80s Movie Podcast) In…
GenXGrownUp PodcastWonder Man, LEGO Enterprise, & Chromatic Conundrum
We reflect on our final season with the kids of Hawkins, Indiana, check out some home tech to bring you a bit more security and peace of mind, and play a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastWonder Man, LEGO Enterprise, & Chromatic Conundrum
We reflect on our final season with the kids of Hawkins, Indiana, check out some home tech to bring you a bit more security and peace of mind, and play a…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Rise & Fall of Reruns
A hot afternoon in the mid ’80s: you walk in, drop your stuff, switch on the TV, and there’s that same Gilligan’s Island episode you’ve already seen a bunch of…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Rise & Fall of Reruns
A hot afternoon in the mid ’80s: you walk in, drop your stuff, switch on the TV, and there’s that same Gilligan’s Island episode you’ve already seen a bunch of…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStar Trek: Starfleet Academy, LEGO Game Boy, & Pinball FX VR
We reflect on the premiere of latest entry in the Star Trek franchise, get our brick on with a new LEGO set fashioned after an era-defining gaming console, &…
GenXGrownUp PodcastStar Trek: Starfleet Academy, LEGO Game Boy, & Pinball FX VR
We reflect on the premiere of latest entry in the Star Trek franchise, get our brick on with a new LEGO set fashioned after an era-defining gaming console, &…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: Evel Knievel
If you were a kid in the ’70s or ’80s and you ever built a little ramp in your back yard so you could do bicycle stunts, odds are pretty good you were inspired…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: Evel Knievel
If you were a kid in the ’70s or ’80s and you ever built a little ramp in your back yard so you could do bicycle stunts, odds are pretty good you were inspired…
GenXGrownUp PodcastInterview with Michael Weitz, Author of "We Be Dragons"
In this bonus podcast episode, Mo interviews Michael Weitz, author of the GenX coming of age book “We Be Dragons”. It’s a wonderful book about a young man…
GenXGrownUp PodcastInterview with Michael Weitz, Author of "We Be Dragons"
In this bonus podcast episode, Mo interviews Michael Weitz, author of the GenX coming of age book “We Be Dragons”. It’s a wonderful book about a young man…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: '80s Detective TV Shows
A cornerstone of the GenX latchkey kid experience was the world’s best babysitter: the television. In this episode we’re running down some of our favorite…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: '80s Detective TV Shows
A cornerstone of the GenX latchkey kid experience was the world’s best babysitter: the television. In this episode we’re running down some of our favorite…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBest of 2025
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GenXGrownUp PodcastTron: Ares, Arc Lighter, & ReStory
We reflect on the first season of a new TV series that explores Stephen King’s clown-centric horror universe, check out a decorative piece of technology for…
GenXGrownUp PodcastTron: Ares, Arc Lighter, & ReStory
We reflect on the first season of a new TV series that explores Stephen King’s clown-centric horror universe, check out a decorative piece of technology for…
GenXGrownUp PodcastChristmas Wish Lists
Remember when crafting a Christmas wish list felt like one of the biggest decisions of the entire year? This episode, we’re taking a trip back to those times…
GenXGrownUp PodcastChristmas Wish Lists
Remember when crafting a Christmas wish list felt like one of the biggest decisions of the entire year? This episode, we’re taking a trip back to those times…
GenXGrownUp PodcastRoofman, Sideclick, & The Chameleon
We watch a new film about a prison escapee hiding out in a toy store, one of us finds new & interesting ways to feed his unhealthy obsession with pinball, and…
GenXGrownUp PodcastRoofman, Sideclick, & The Chameleon
We watch a new film about a prison escapee hiding out in a toy store, one of us finds new & interesting ways to feed his unhealthy obsession with pinball, and…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBONUS: PRGE 2025 Panel Discussion
In October 2025, George and Jon attended the Portland Retrogaming Expo in Portland, OR. During that convention, they chaired a panel discussing the background…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBONUS: PRGE 2025 Panel Discussion
In October 2025, George and Jon attended the Portland Retrogaming Expo in Portland, OR. During that convention, they chaired a panel discussing the background…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGift Guide for Geeks 2025
Picking 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…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGift Guide for Geeks 2025
Picking 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…
GenXGrownUp PodcastPLUR1BUS, Tron Ares Merch, & ASCIILL
We head to the theatre to see a remake of an ’80s classic based on a novel by Stephen King, add to our collection of limited-edition theatrical popcorn…
GenXGrownUp PodcastPLUR1BUS, Tron Ares Merch, & ASCIILL
We head to the theatre to see a remake of an ’80s classic based on a novel by Stephen King, add to our collection of limited-edition theatrical popcorn…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: Long Distance Phone Calls
Today we grab our cell phones and call pretty much anybody, anywhere, without a second thought. But it used to be that placing a call to anyone more than a few…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: Long Distance Phone Calls
Today we grab our cell phones and call pretty much anybody, anywhere, without a second thought. But it used to be that placing a call to anyone more than a few…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: Prizes in Food
As a kid, what could’ve been better than a new toy and a tasty snack? How about a new toy FOR FREE WITH your tasty snack? In this episode, we remember all…
GenXGrownUp PodcastREWIND: Prizes in Food
As a kid, what could’ve been better than a new toy and a tasty snack? How about a new toy FOR FREE WITH your tasty snack? In this episode, we remember all…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAmazing Stories
We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of *Amazing Stories*, the 1985 anthology series created by Steven Spielberg. With its mix of science fiction, fantasy…
GenXGrownUp PodcastAmazing Stories
We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of *Amazing Stories*, the 1985 anthology series created by Steven Spielberg. With its mix of science fiction, fantasy…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Perfect Neighbor, 3-D Mirascope, & Keys of Fury
We watch a new comedy thriller series about an unlikely workplace conspiracy, evaluate a mobile phone accessory to make your next flight a bit more tolerable…
GenXGrownUp PodcastThe Perfect Neighbor, 3-D Mirascope, & Keys of Fury
We watch a new comedy thriller series about an unlikely workplace conspiracy, evaluate a mobile phone accessory to make your next flight a bit more tolerable…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBillboard Hits of 1985
We go back forty years to 1985, a landmark year in music history! We remember unforgettable hits that defined the decade and chart-toppers that still resonate…
GenXGrownUp PodcastBillboard Hits of 1985
We go back forty years to 1985, a landmark year in music history! We remember unforgettable hits that defined the decade and chart-toppers that still resonate…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGood Boy, Undetectable Mouse Mover, & Side Effects
We head to the theatre for a new horror movie seen entirely through the eyes of man’s best friend, test some tech that helps make you look busy to keep the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastGood Boy, Undetectable Mouse Mover, & Side Effects
We head to the theatre for a new horror movie seen entirely through the eyes of man’s best friend, test some tech that helps make you look busy to keep the…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSuper Mario Bros.
We celebrate a true milestone in gaming history—the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The ’85 classic didn’t just put Nintendo on the map, it redefined…
GenXGrownUp PodcastSuper Mario Bros.
We celebrate a true milestone in gaming history—the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The ’85 classic didn’t just put Nintendo on the map, it redefined…
GenXGrownUp PodcastMarvel Zombies, ShaderGlass, & Blade Runner Enhanced Edition
We check out the new animated superhero series with an undead twist, test drive a free PC app that can give your entire workspace a retro makeover, and play…