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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June 12, 2025REWIND: GenX Childhood Autonomy
We didn’t know it at the time, but as Generation X kids, we were among the last to enjoy a childhood that gave us a deep sense of independence and autonomy. Everything from the proliferation of technology to changes in media and politics have forever changed that for modern generations, but in this Backtrack, we remember and discuss the singular experience of growing as a GenX kid.
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Generation X 101 » bit.ly/3Kuq4hR

How Gen X’s ‘Latch Key Kid’ Mentality Propels Their Financial Success » bit.ly/3M0OtvX

It Took a Global Pandemic, But Generation X is Finally Getting Love » bit.ly/3KydWMG

Free Range Kids » bit.ly/3jp3US2

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June 07, 2025Dan Kitchen Interview: Casey's Gold Game Secrets!
Dan Kitchen’s decades-long career in video game development has brought countless joy to millions, and his latest masterpiece, Casey’s Gold from Audacity Games, continues that legacy. In this exclusive interview, Dan recounts his early days in the business, his time with Activison, the storied career since then, and of course, his current work with David Crane and his brother Garry at Audacity Games.
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YouTube version of this interview » youtu.be/m0djFAAed6M

Audacity Games » adgm.us

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NVGM » nvmusa.org/

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June 05, 2025REWIND: Ice Cream Truck Experience
As a kid playing outside with our friends, when we heard that tinny, out-of-tune rendition of “twinkle twinkle little star”, we knew we were in for a treat. It meant the Ice Cream Truck was not far away! In this episode, we remember that shared Ice Cream Truck experience from growing up Generation X.
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A Brief History of the Ice Cream Truck » ⁠bit.ly/2T40hHB⁠

The History of the Ice Cream Truck » ⁠bit.ly/34WwUJY⁠

Wu-Tang’s RZA wrote a new ice cream song » ⁠cnn.it/2T9Imzi⁠

Summer Sounds: Ice Cream Trucks » ⁠bit.ly/3wcqEd7⁠

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May 29, 2025REWIND: GenX Summertime Toys & Play
It’s mid-June, school is letting out for the summer, and youngsters will be filling their next few weeks with warm-weather activities. In this episode, we remember how we spent our summer months growing up as Generation X kids!
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Listen to our Backtrack on GenX Childhood Autonomy » genxgrownup.com/bt120/

Midlife Mixtape: Favorite Summertime Memories » bit.ly/3Nh58LD

Ultimate Summer Road Trip Playlist for Gen Xers » bit.ly/3HJWeFF

38 Ways to Give Your Kids a Carefree 80’s Summer » bit.ly/3bdyZaF

I Want a 1980s Summer For My Kids » bit.ly/3zVJs51

What Summer Camps Looked Like in the 1970s and 1980s » bit.ly/3QBGk3X

New York City fire hydrants: a summer tradition – in pictures » bit.ly/3zVpKGw

Roadside Attractions Fading from Landscape » n.pr/3xMEHrv

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1h 18min
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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55min
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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1h 9min
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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9min
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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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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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

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