GenXGrownUp Podcast

We watch a new season of a popular documentary series this time focusing on director Quentin Tarantino, test drive Apple’s high-end earbuds, and play a level-based platforming game starring everyone’s favorite round ghost-chaser. Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrownup.com/podsurvey (genxgrownup.com/podsurvey) (May co...

The right soundtrack has the power to make a good movie great and a great movie awesome. In this Backtrack, we run down our top ten favorite motion picture soundtracks from the films of the 1980s! Patreon »  patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord »  GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook »  fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter »  GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website »  GenXGrownUp.com Podcast »  GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandis...

The right soundtrack has the power to make a good movie great and a great movie awesome. In this Backtrack, we run down our top ten favorite motion picture soundtracks from the films of the 1980s! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp...

Most Saturday mornings during our GenX youth were spent watching cartoons. One in particular brought our favorite DC heroes & villains to life and left us longing to visit the Hall of Justice! In this Backtrack, we remember the classic ABC cartoon series,  Super Friends! Discord »  ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/discord⁠ Facebook »  ⁠fb.me/GenXGrownUp⁠ Twitter »  ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/twitter⁠ Website »  ⁠GenXGr...

Most Saturday mornings during our GenX youth were spent watching cartoons. One in particular brought our favorite DC heroes & villains to life and left us longing to visit the Hall of Justice! In this Backtrack, we remember the classic ABC cartoon series, Super Friends! Discord » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/discord⁠ Facebook » ⁠fb.me/GenXGrownUp⁠ Twitter » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/twitter⁠ Websit...

A fake sick day, a borrowed Ferrari, a principal on the warpath, and one unforgettable parade through downtown Chicago. In this Backtrack, we’re revisiting Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, John Hughes’ classic 1986 comedy about skipping school, seizing the moment, and somehow making it all look effortless. Forty years later, we’ll talk about why Ferris, Cameron, Sloane, and the city of Chicago still conn...

A fake sick day, a borrowed Ferrari, a principal on the warpath, and one unforgettable parade through downtown Chicago. In this Backtrack, we’re revisiting Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, John Hughes’ classic 1986 comedy about skipping school, seizing the moment, and somehow making it all look effortless. Forty years later, we’ll talk about why Ferris, Cameron, Sloane, and the city of Chicago still conn...

We check in on the high profile sporting event that brought the world to the U.S., test drive a self-hosted application to make downloading YouTube videos a snap, and play a retro-inspired first-person shooter that pits you against a sinister cult! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrownup.com/podsurvey ( genxgrownup.com...

We check in on the high profile sporting event that brought the world to the U.S., test drive a self-hosted application to make downloading YouTube videos a snap, and play a retro-inspired first-person shooter that pits you against a sinister cult! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrownup.com/podsurvey (genxgrownup.com...

Martial arts. Ancient sorcerers. Monsters. Kurt Russell driving a big rig. Somehow, Big Trouble in Little China managed to cram all of that into one unforgettable movie. This time, we’re revisiting John Carpenter’s cult classic and discussing why Gen X fans still can’t get enough of Jack Burton and the Pork-Chop Express. From its endlessly quotable dialogue to its unique blend of action, comedy, f...

Martial arts. Ancient sorcerers. Monsters. Kurt Russell driving a big rig. Somehow, Big Trouble in Little China managed to cram all of that into one unforgettable movie. This time, we’re revisiting John Carpenter’s cult classic and discussing why Gen X fans still can’t get enough of Jack Burton and the Pork-Chop Express. From its endlessly quotable dialogue to its unique blend of action, comedy, f...

We take a trip to Eternia to see the new big-screen adventures of Prince Adam’s alter ego, test drive a new budget-friendly 4K video capture card, and play the new remaster of fan-favorite ’90s interactive horror-puzzle game! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrownup.com/podsurvey ( genxgrownup.com/podsurvey ) (May conta...

We take a trip to Eternia to see the new big-screen adventures of Prince Adam’s alter ego, test drive a new budget-friendly 4K video capture card, and play the new remaster of fan-favorite ’90s interactive horror-puzzle game! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrownup.com/podsurvey (genxgrownup.com/podsurvey) (May contain som...

Before binge-watching and streaming took over, one wisecracking alien from the planet Melmac became a television sensation. In this Backtrack, we’re looking back at ALF, the hit 1980s sitcom that brought an unexpected extraterrestrial into the Tanner family’s home—and into living rooms around the world. We’ll revisit the laughs, the characters, and the memories that made ALF a pop-culture icon. Pa...

Before binge-watching and streaming took over, one wisecracking alien from the planet Melmac became a television sensation. In this Backtrack, we’re looking back at ALF, the hit 1980s sitcom that brought an unexpected extraterrestrial into the Tanner family’s home—and into living rooms around the world. We’ll revisit the laughs, the characters, and the memories that made ALF a pop-culture icon. Pa...

We watch a new dark crime comedy with a sci-fi time travel twist, feature a suite of self-hosted solutions for your digital comic book collection, and reflect on that chaotic four-player outer space shooter we live streamed on YouTube just a couple weeks back. Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrownup.com/podsurvey ( gen...

We watch a new dark crime comedy with a sci-fi time travel twist, feature a suite of self-hosted solutions for your digital comic book collection, and reflect on that chaotic four-player outer space shooter we live streamed on YouTube just a couple weeks back. Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrownup.com/podsurvey (genxgrow...

Before multiplexes were the norm and long before streaming, the drive-in theater offered a movie-going experience unlike any other. In this episode, we’ll look back on the traditions, technology, and unforgettable memories that made the drive-in a beloved part of American culture. From giant outdoor screens and crackling window speakers to concession stand favorites and double-feature nights, we’l...

Before multiplexes were the norm and long before streaming, the drive-in theater offered a movie-going experience unlike any other. In this episode, we’ll look back on the traditions, technology, and unforgettable memories that made the drive-in a beloved part of American culture. From giant outdoor screens and crackling window speakers to concession stand favorites and double-feature nights, we’l...

We return to a favorite series to see if an improbable underdog story can become a Premier League reality, test drive a free desktop application to reduce clutter and increase your productivity, and play a game that puts you in the captain’s chair for an adventure in the Final Frontier! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card!  gen...

We return to a favorite series to see if an improbable underdog story can become a Premier League reality, test drive a free desktop application to reduce clutter and increase your productivity, and play a game that puts you in the captain’s chair for an adventure in the Final Frontier! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrow...

In 1986, a lightning strike turned a military robot into one of the most lovable characters of the entire decade. In this Backtrack, we’re plugging into Short Circuit — a movie packed with Cold War anxiety, mall-era futurism, and a robot who just wanted more input. From Johnny 5 to laser cannons and synth-heavy charm, we’re revisiting why this weird little sci-fi comedy still has a pulse forty yea...

In 1986, a lightning strike turned a military robot into one of the most lovable characters of the entire decade. In this Backtrack, we’re plugging into Short Circuit — a movie packed with Cold War anxiety, mall-era futurism, and a robot who just wanted more input. From Johnny 5 to laser cannons and synth-heavy charm, we’re revisiting why this weird little sci-fi comedy still has a pulse forty yea...

We watch a new star-studded TV series about a young lady struggling with her finances, check out an insanely useful online service that will let you bring your classic games with you anywhere you go, & play a new game that puts you in the shoes of the proprietor of a VHS movie rental store! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift ca...

We watch a new star-studded TV series about a young lady struggling with her finances, check out an insanely useful online service that will let you bring your classic games with you anywhere you go, & play a new game that puts you in the shoes of the proprietor of a VHS movie rental store! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genx...