GenXGrownUp Podcast

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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 gen... more

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February 20, 2025Paradise, Roku Ultra, & Looney Landers
We watch a new series about a secret service agent investigating murder in a seemingly peaceful community, check out a Plex companion app to enrich the media discovery experience, & play a turn-based strategy game spanning the entirety of human history.
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Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com
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Show Notes
Paradise » youtu.be/QsjSIwQr7yw?si=EW4ftKKBaXpebYIE
Common Side Effects » youtu.be/Tdf8q2ax-Ks?si=-eMnYqgHz__bkgHv
Yuka App » yuka.io/en/
Roku Ultra » amzn.to/4gGvjdy (Affiliate)
Overseerr » overseerr.dev/
Looney Landers » steamcommunity.com/app/3169660
Looney Lander Live » youtu.be/LHfjBsZLsOg
Dragon Age: The Veilguard » www.ea.com/games/dragon-age/dragon-age-the-veilguard
Humankind » humankind.game/en
Reacher Season 3 » youtu.be/85WoTmz5cjA?si=55q8sMM_HH0CIqkk
Daredevil: Born Again » youtu.be/7xALolZzhSM?si=bzd4dsMJchKeWf5b
The Monkey » youtu.be/husMGbXEIho?si=5PuZ2P7QeZvrZfbd
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1h 11min
February 13, 2025The Breakfast Club
In 1985, filmmaker John Hughes created a movie that redefined teen cinema. From its unforgettable characters to its timeless themes of identity, rebellion, and connection, this film still resonates with audiences decades later. So grab a seat in detention and start planning your 1000-word essay, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Breakfast Club!
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Show Notes
Undercover Indies: How ‘The Breakfast Club’ Went Small-Scale and Created a Cult Classic » bit.ly/3EA0mdG
40 Years Ago: Five Teens Sentenced to All-Day Saturday Detention » bit.ly/4gKhDOU
Repeat Viewing: Film As Cultural Snapshot: The Breakfast Club. » bit.ly/3EvgAoz
Cinema Impact Analysis – The Breakfast Club – Cinema Impact » bit.ly/3EyFcfX
Philosophy and Film: The Breakfast Club » bit.ly/40U05tJ
‘We are not alone’ – The Breakfast Club’s lasting impact on teenagers today » bit.ly/4hDNy4D
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1h 8min
February 08, 2025 SINGLE: How Jon Met George
In this first ever "Single" episode, Jon reminisces about how he first met and became friends with George.
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10min
February 06, 2025Presence, Gamer Power, & Arcade Mania
We watch a new action horror film in which a supermoon event is turning people into werewolves, log onto a website that lets you find, track, and collect the best giveaways in gaming, and check out a vintage tabletop game that combines board and arcade games for a singular retro experience.
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Show Notes
Werewolves » youtu.be/iAAUDfGSdqs?si=lA48Hh77pNKf1PZA
Mythic Quest Season 4 » youtu.be/OkxnQgVaPh0?si=NA8uM8ZAJpDCnv6B
Presence » youtu.be/Ay4MJZH6_K8?si=RNbOokq7SU0y7uTR
Enbrighten Wi-Fi Add-an-Outlet Adapter » amzn.to/3X4X60v
Gamer Power » www.gamerpower.com/
Google Block Breaker » play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kasuroid.blocksbreaker&hl=en_US&pli=1
Arcade Mania » boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4624/electronic-arcade-mania
Arcade Mania Video » youtu.be/PRo3fPo7Cz4
Surviving Black Hawk Down » youtu.be/Jq-WbXY9K3E?si=OwsDDEgnvBh4Nrru
The Monkey » youtu.be/husMGbXEIho?si=Ud1VLQ83DeZKmxZt
Captain America: Brave New World » youtu.be/Ju1COoyZ2y0?si=IQCOBNXc7z8hAguu

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1h 10min
January 30, 20253-2-1 Contact
We remember a groundbreaking PBS series that captivated young minds by exploring science, technology, and the wonders of the natural world. From its catchy theme song to its mystery segments, the series inspired countless kids to ask questions, seek answers, and embrace the excitement of discovery. Join us as we reminisce about the origin, impact, and legacy of 3-2-1 Contact!
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Show Notes
The Making of 3-2-1 Contact » joanganzcooneycenter.org/2021/08/26/s-is-for-science/
Watch Episodes from 1980 » www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9vpEzfAbupWL8byt2gybiTgQfUn28J9B
‘3-2-1 Contact’: The Best 1980s PBS Show That Taught Kids About Math, Science, and Technology » bit.ly/42wSjse
Remembering 3-2-1 Contact : The Retro Network » bit.ly/3EaWxeZ
About 3-2-1 Contact » bit.ly/4ho9ArE
List of All 3-2-1 Contact Episodes » bit.ly/4hf5m66
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1h 2min
January 23, 2025The Substance, Atari Gamestation Go, & Indiana Jones & the Great Circle
We watch a new HBO series about the cast & crew of a superhero movie series, see what new features Apple has brought to their latest mobile phone offering, and grab our whip & fedora for a new digital adventure with Indiana Jones.
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Show Notes
The Substance » youtu.be/LNlrGhBpYjc?si=l9AKuEt-f-7FTzsc
The Franchise » youtu.be/Och6SQc6Nbs?si=mc60tNJzsnm6xUrA
The Pitt » youtu.be/ufR_08V38sQ?si=Ut6VXz0yksyFUNBF
SunoAI » suno.com/
Watch Jon, hands on, with the Atari Gamestation Go » youtu.be/WKEH1laHQ6A?si=YF9ywUsb0VE4I46f
iPhone 16 Max Pro » www.apple.com/iphone-16-pro
The Game of Life 2 » www.marmaladegamestudio.com/games/the-game-of-life-2/
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle » indianajones.bethesda.net/en-US
Balls of Steel » atari.com/products/balls-of-steel
Severance Season 2 » youtu.be/_UXKlYvLGJY?si=IJFg3OC3PGjWYDTS
Mythic Quest Season 4 » youtu.be/OkxnQgVaPh0?si=NA8uM8ZAJpDCnv6B
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1h 19min
January 16, 2025REWIND: The Local 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 the radio took skill, patience and luck! Listen as we talk about the local radio experience and we would love for you to share some of your own!

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Show Notes
99X New York Radio Station » www.nyradionews.com/wxlo
List of Great DJs » goo.gl/L6Pd1s
Radio Stations Established in 1980 » goo.gl/f86Nng
Epic Long Rock Songs » goo.gl/YPf5Uc
Casey Kasem » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casey_Kasem
CBS Radio Mystery Theater » www.cbsrmt.com
Wolfman Jack » www.radiohof.org/wolfman_jack.htm
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30min
January 09, 2025REWIND: Rotary Phones
This week’s backtrack topic is those most wonderful of clicky communication devices; the rotary phone!

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Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com
Show Notes
Rotary Phones on Wikipedia » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_dial
Get Your Own Rotary Phone » amzn.to/2xFcPth
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23min
January 05, 2025 1980s Now: 80s True Crime - Cocaine Bear
Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 80s news including the lengths Rob Halford is going to get Iron Maiden in the Rock Hall, the “Tetris” trailer and a fish on “The Goonies” porch. Then, Will shares the true 1980s tale of the “Cocaine Bear.”

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1h 8min
January 02, 2025Berzerk
Released in 1980, Berzerk is an iconic arcade game forever etched into video game history. Known for its pioneering use of voice synthesis, intense gameplay, and relentless enemy robots, it captured the hearts and quarters of countless gamers. So, in this Backtrack, we take on Evil Otto in his maze of robots as we celebrate over forty years of the arcade classic, Berzerk.
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Show Notes
Berzerk History » videogamehistory.fandom.com/wiki/Berzerk
Berzerk: The Killer Arcade Game? » bit.ly/3VWUpNQ
Play Berzerk Online » bit.ly/3Pf3aiu
More Berzerk History » www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/berzerk
Berzerk Review » bit.ly/40kWANX
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56min

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