GenXGrownUp Podcast

From homemade costumes to pillowcase candy hauls, Halloween as a GenX kid was something special. It was a simpler time with more freedom, but also prone to real-world scares that have led to a more watered-down Halloween today. In this Backtrack, we’re looking back at our memories of the GenX Halloween experience! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp...

We head to the theatre for a new animated film that follows a high-tech robot lost in the wilderness, explore a website that puts all of those vintage handheld gaming toys at your fingertips, and check out an all-in-one configuration wizard to fast-track new virtual pinball installations. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » Gen...

GenXGrownUp sat down with actress, producer, and director, Brande Roderick, to discuss her career and talk about her experience with her new horror film, Wineville. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » genxg...

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 topic but we think you will find this entertaining and informative…. really. Trust us. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Mer...

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. Being able to watch full movies without commercials revolutionized TV and showed what cable could be. It was like coming out of the dark ages for us Generation X’ers! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » G...

When the Atari 7800+ was announced, we also got word that a handful of masterful titles - formerly independent homebrew games by developer Bob DeCrescenzo - were being adopted by the mothership as official Atari games, including a sequel to Crystal Castles, Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest. Jon sits down with BobD to discuss his history with Atari, his start in homebrew development, and the experience...

We go back forty years to 1984, a golden year in music history! We remember unforgettable hits that defined the decade to chart-toppers that still resonate today. In this Backtrack, we dive into the top songs from the 1984 Billboard Hot 100. Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merch...

We head to the theatre for Tim Burton’s supernatural comedy sequel 36 years after the original, test out some new feature-packed earbuds sure to satisfy the audiophile in you, and, as you wish, we pull the plunger on a virtual pinball table themed after a beloved ’80s movie! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/t...

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 pictured a wasteland brought on by some human action. Neither came true (luckily in the latter), but we’re still a ways off from where we thought we would be by now. In this Backtrack we look at what we thought the future would hold and discuss...

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 and listen to it wherever you go was seen as nothing short of a miracle in technology. In this episode, we talk about the Walkman’s history and our personal experiences with this life-changing piece of tech. YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Faceb...

In the 1980s, a wave of fear swept across America, fueled by rumors of satanic cults, ritualistic murders, and child abductions. This wave, known as the Satanic Panic, led to mass hysteria, witch hunts, and even false convictions. In this Backtrack, we delve into the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of this dark chapter in American history. Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/Ge...

We watch a new documentary series about the woman whose innovations changed the way catch serial killers, test out an inexpensive grooming gadget that promises to handle all your manscaping needs, and discuss the current state of one of our favorite hangouts: the local arcade. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com...

With the 2024 Olympics underway in Paris, we look back four decades to the year that reinvigorated The Games. From establishing new financial models to breaking ground for female athletes, and more, the Los Angeles Games changed everything. In this Backtrack, we’re looking back at the impact of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » ...

We head to the theatre for the Marvel team-up movie breaking box office records, check out a simple gadget to both power and protect your favorite electronic gear, and weigh the pros and cons of virtual pinball vs. physical pinball machines. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com P...

Yars' Revenge is a video game designed by Howard Scott Warshaw for the Atari Video Computer System. The game involves a fly-like humanoid alien race known as Yars attacking their arch-rivals the Qotile who have destroyed their habitable planets in their solar system. The players control a Yar and fire or devour an energy shield protecting the Qotile to finish off the enemy with their Zorlon cannon...

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 playing outside. Sometimes because we wanted to and sometimes because our parents banned us from the house! We talk about playing in the dirt, playing alone and other uses we found for “unstructured” time.   YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » f...

Back in the 70s & 80s, nothing sold a product better than a great mascot or spokesperson. Everyone knew Mr. Wipple, Chalie the Tuna, and the Maytag repairman, and they became almost synonymous with the products they represented. We thought that they’d be around forever but times change and many of our beloved characters have been replaced. In this Backtrack we remember some of our favorites and ta...

In the early ’80s, Eddie Murphy’s star was on the rise, as was the new genre of “comedy buddy cop” movie. In 1984, those two trends collided in a film that both thrilled audiences and skyrocketed Murphy’s fame. In this Backtrack, we’re driving our Chevy Nova back to 1984’s, Beverly Hills Cop! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website »...

We head to the theatre to see third entry and prequel in the Quiet Place franchise, check out a website that promises to help you stay on top of the overwhelming volume of media releases, and delve into the library of the ’80s Mattel console that once gave Atari a run for their money! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGro...

Forty-five years ago, a southern action-adventure comedy set in rural Georgia hit the small screen. For seven seasons in the early ’80s, we followed the adventures of Bo & Luke Duke and their ’69 Dodge Charger. In this Backtrack, we look back on the wildly successful CBS television series, The Dukes of Hazzard! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.co...

We watch a new Hulu documentary reflecting on the members of the “Brat Pack,” check out some tech that promises to bring your old cassette tapes into the digital age, and play a new decision-based computer game that puts you into the uniform of characters in the Star Trek universe. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownU...

If you always know where your towel is, then you’re likely already a fan of the topic of this episode. His Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series was required GenX reading, and his work is beloved by millions. In this Backtrack, we remember and celebrate English author, humorist, and screenwriter Douglas Adams! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.c...

We head to the theatres for the latest addition to the dystopian future of the Mad Max universe, check out some tech that does almost nothing but could save you hundreds of dollars, and play a new game where you are Absolute Evil working to vanquish the forces of good! Patreon » https://patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » h...

Everybody knows it’s more fun to play the bad guy, but which bad guys are the best. It’s time to debate! In this episode, Mo and Jon will state their cases for four infamous bad-guy match-ups from all corners of GenX media, and George as our moderator, will weigh the arguments and declare the winners! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter...

We watch a Western series about a ranch family who discovers a supernatural mystery in the Wyoming wilderness, check out some surprisingly affordable tech that might make you re-think the value of that landline phone, and pull the plunger to play some new digital pinball tables inspired by some wildly popular media franchises. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Fac...