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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May 22, 2025Dark Tower (1981 Board Game)
We turn the dial back to 1981 to explore one of the most ambitious and mysterious board games of its time. A fantasy adventure powered by a mechanical, electronic tower at the center of the board, this game combined strategy, storytelling, and a touch of eerie 80s tech magic. Whether you owned it, envied it, or just heard legends, get ready as we unlock the secrets behind the Dark Tower.
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Dark Tower board game manual (1981) » bit.ly/3YVb7Pb

Restoration Games Return to Dark Tower » restorationgames.com/return-to-dark-tower/

Milton Bradley’s 1981 Dark Tower Board Game Complete » bit.ly/3FcahXE

‘It was a mess’: The disappearance and return of legendary ’80s board game DarkTower » bit.ly/43kjUeM

Remembering the Dark Tower » bit.ly/3SaG3XZ

Rare 80’s Game ‘Dark Tower’ Had Legal Trouble But Now A Bright Future » bit.ly/3YUy0SO

Art of the Genre: Dark Tower and Bob Pepper » bit.ly/4jVZ0d0

Well of Souls Tower Page » well-of-souls.com/tower/

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May 15, 2025Sinners, Laptop Stand, & Typoman
We head to the theatre for the new horror film set in 1936 Mississippi, spend some quality time with a popular ’80s console, and play a comedy adventure game full of puzzles, challenges, and charm!
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Sinners » youtu.be/bKGxHflevuk?si=T_wh7DZ0J0cXQxbT

The Luckiest Man in America » youtu.be/5Dw_pujgp5Y?si=mzdicgqyS8sNie30

Celtics City » youtu.be/8QHDwO9onJ8?si=jp7kyqweBMekNJ_A

Laptop/Monitor Stand » amzn.to/4da1HFo

Chuchel » store.steampowered.com/bundle/6272/CHUCHEL_Cherry_Edition/

Typoman » store.steampowered.com/app/336240/Typoman/

Typoman Live Stream » youtube.com/live/CbwuEEJA2Wc?feature=share

Rick and Morty Season 8 » youtu.be/ySYnTO7leqI?si=48EK0Aa2Hx6W1kpo

Karate Kid Legends » youtu.be/LhRXf-yEQqA?si=718ldrOnOMwsr9Tg

SFGE – Use Promo Code: “GENXGROWNUP” » gameatl.com/

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May 10, 2025 SINGLE: Mo Delivers Jon's TV to his Mom
In this "Single," Mo remembers the time Jon asked for help moving a big-screen TV to his Mom's house.

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May 08, 2025Mad Magazine
We’re flipping through the pages of Mad Magazine! This legendary satirical publication warped young minds, skewered sacred cows, and helped define American humor for generations. From Alfred E. Neuman’s toothy grin to the fearless parodies that ruffled feathers and cracked us up, we’re exploring how Mad became a cultural institution, and why its influence still matters today.
(May contain some explicit language.)
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A Brief History of Mad Magazine » bit.ly/4d2oOS1

The Madcap History of Mad Magazine Will Unleash Your Inner Class Clown » bit.ly/3GUqalO

History of an Idiot » bit.ly/4j0st4s

Spy vs Spy Wiki » bit.ly/4iOlStq

13 MAD FOLD-INS: An AL JAFFEE Tribute » bit.ly/3EUxYDD

List of film spoofs in Mad » bit.ly/3EU41Uk

Don Martin – Illustration History » bit.ly/4m9RPj8

Sergio Aragones » bit.ly/3Z7eang

An Oral History of MADtv, the Sketch Show That Never Quite Changed »

Unaired 1974 Mad TV Special » youtu.be/dUQiXGA-0Tk

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1h 1min
May 01, 2025Adolescence, Bazarr, & Oblivion Remastered
We watch the latest episodes from a video game classic turned small-screen series, marvel at the precision technology packed into a cheap measuring gadget and play the remastered edition of a nearly 20-year-old Bethesda RPG that promises to breathe new life into the established title.
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Adolescence » youtu.be/Wk5OxqtpBR4?si=vZtSNmH9tDGrfh7S

Locked » www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ4DX8KS?tag=genxgrownup-20

Promotional Dolus Web Site (fake) » dolusofficial.com/

Digital Calipers » www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2386QN9?tag=genxgrownup-20

Unraid » unraid.net/

Oblivion Remastered » beth.games/3GycFYY

JR: Buckshot Roulette (Critical Reflex) » store.steampowered.com/app/2835570/Buckshot_Roulette/

Botanicula » amanita-design.net/games/botanicula.html

Thunderbolts » youtu.be/-sAOWhvheK8?si=cQlL5h8UQjuuO6D_

Love, Death, And Robots Season 4 » youtu.be/p6XL6W_7_GA?si=UMcGwjrcA7TQsyHs

SFGE – Use Promo Code: “GENXGROWNUP” » gameatl.com/

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1h 7min
April 24, 2025ThunderCats
We’re pouncing into the world of blazing swords, ancient prophecies, and feline warriors. Whether you grew up watching Lion-O lead the charge on Third Earth or you’re just curious about why this ‘80s classic still roars with fans today, we’ve got you covered. From Mumm-Ra’s spooky transformations to that unforgettable theme song. Get ready to revisit the animated world of the ThunderCats!
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
ThunderCats Wiki » bit.ly/4lJFSAc
ThunderCats Toys Wiki » bit.ly/448J4PK
15 Amazing Facts » bit.ly/3GhEeFJ
15 Things You NEVER KNEW About ThunderCats » bit.ly/3EDE5fn
The Untold Truth of ThunderCats » youtu.be/uFtzbL5fKhU?si=JFT0gksDjPavOpGd
ThunderCats Opening » youtu.be/HcGNqrAtsgg?si=_aLTaqza0zC9PTkJ
The ThunderCats Sequel Was Dark, Nasty and Way Too Adult » bit.ly/4lOepxu
Things About Thundercats You Only Notice As An Adult » bit.ly/4jsqOpa
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1h 11min
April 17, 2025Death of a Unicorn, Unraid, & Void Sols
We hit the theatres for a film about the accidental death of a mythical horned steed, revisit a popular data storage solution to help keep all your digital property safe, and press start on a gorgeous new arcade cabinet evolved from an Atari classic!
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
Bosch Season 3 » youtu.be/_AMVTeaNctQ?si=UOwzzF0x94mjjP5d
The Woman in the Yard » youtu.be/1s-Ko4J3mWs?si=xGkYxC75ps9wk0aY
Death of a Unicorn » youtu.be/9cMIarrxLGs?si=v5FSG7ULGX8OCSH5
Lego 75379 R2-D2 » amzn.to/4llBuHq (affiliate)
Dual Wireless Lavalier Mics » amz.cx/3Q1q (affiliate)
Unraid » unraid.net/
Assassin’s Creed Shadows » www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/shadows
Void Sols » store.steampowered.com/app/2736690/Void_Sols/
Asteroids Recharged (Alan-1) » alan-1.com/
Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie » youtu.be/lVb7Xzlnmt8?si=ehVUSxuWGKOYgsVz
SFGE – Use Promo Code: “GENXGROWNUP” » gameatl.com/
Andor Season 2 » youtu.be/AE4wxt70aUM?si=Sh9ARYbiENmpZLdV
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1h 14min
April 10, 2025We Are the World
In 1985, a group of the biggest music stars on the planet came together for one night to record a song that would make history. The powerful anthem they produced raised millions for famine relief & proved that music can truly change the world. In this Backtrack, we’re traveling back forty years explore the history and legacy of the song that saved lives, We Are the World!
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Watch the Music Video » youtu.be/9AjkUyX0rVw?si=7yFC06NeCP8M0vLt
We Are the World: 10 Things You Didn’t Know » bit.ly/41Qc0ua
Watch the Greatest Night in Pop on Netflix » www.netflix.com/title/81720500
The History of the We Are The World Song » bit.ly/4iXzt2Q
Lyrics » bit.ly/3EdZxY2
Lionel Richie on the continuing power of “We Are the World” – CBS News » cbsn.ws/3FZGPUy
We are the World Ethiopia, Famine and U.S. Humanitarianism » bit.ly/4j4xdWQ
‘We Are the World’ at 30: 12 tales you might not know » bit.ly/4hVnVLQ
‘We Are the World’: A Minute-by-Minute Breakdown » bit.ly/4cjGtVc
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1h 10min
April 03, 2025Breakout Beyond, Novocaine, & LEGO Grogu
We watch a British TV series that challenges some of the funniest comics to keep a straight face, bust out the bricks for for an adorable Star Wars icon you can construct with LEGO, and we “break out” Atari’s latest reimagining of its ball-and-paddle arcade classic!
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Suits LA » youtu.be/G0KMvx4y2-o?si=E3ezUkfrKL8wBhmM
Last One Laughing UK » youtu.be/pn-yCmpElv8?si=lKcS1xGFVtItvHdY
Novocaine » youtu.be/99BLnkAlC1M?si=Z0hoWMIFAc_yQZmD
LEGO Grogu with Hover Pram 75403 » www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHLH39JV?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate)
Ghost of Tsushima » www.playstation.com/en-us/games/ghost-of-tsushima/
Grid Ranger » pixeljam.itch.io/grid-ranger
Breakout Beyond » atari.com/products/breakout-beyond
Breakout Beyond Live Stream » youtube.com/live/fUipDrRGl9k
The Last of Us Season 2 » youtu.be/_zHPsmXCjB0?si=LMBKvEl87Qc8N984
Black Mirror Season 7 » youtu.be/gEgd3EmeE50?si=azG0msg1XMTIzGWq
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March 27, 2025GenX Kids' Rides
It’s common knowledge that our GenX youth was a free-range childhood – leaving the house & the morning and back before dark. As we spent our unsupervised days roaming the neighborhood, our modes of personal transportation were as varied as they were awesome. From Big Wheels & bicycles to go-karts & skateboards — in this Backtrack, we’re hitting the road and remembering all the ways we got around as kids!
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
Original Big Wheel History, How the Big Wheel Started » bit.ly/4hPpvix
The Green Machine » bit.ly/3FGmjs1
Concrete Dreams: A Rad Retrospective on 80s Skateboarding Culture » bit.ly/4hXej3y
The History of Karting in America » bit.ly/4c9nBYO
The Bicycle Uprising: Remembering the Midtown Bike Ban 25 Years Later » bit.ly/4iBsA6U
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1h 5min

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