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June 11Backrooms, Widow’s Bay, & Asteroid 69
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.
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Show Notes
Widow’s Bay » youtu.be/qUCNAnp2QAI

Backrooms » youtu.be/qUCNAnp2QAI

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice » youtu.be/qUCNAnp2QAI

Mylar3 » mylarcomics.com/

Kavita (Cloudflare) » www.kavitareader.com/

YISSVIC Electric Fly Swatter » amzn.to/4xbOlC3 (affiliate)

Node: The Last Favor of the Antarii » store.steampowered.com/app/2757670/NODE_The_Last_Favor_of_the_Antarii/

Node Live Stream » youtube.com/live/-2xoKVCXWlc

Asteroid 69 Follow-Up » store.steampowered.com/app/4209410/Asteroid_69/

Asteroid 69 Live Stream » youtube.com/live/KJISkufeSq8?feature=share

Disclosure Day » youtu.be/qUCNAnp2QAI

WDW Carousel » disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/walt-disney-carousel-of-progress/

SFGE » gameatl.com/
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1 hr 1 min
June 04The Drive-In Movie Experience
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’ll revisit what made the drive-in a special destination for generations of moviegoers.
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Show Notes:
Jonathan S. Thank you for your Service!

Why drive-in movie theaters are the slice of nostalgia we need right now » yhoo.it/4uN1qjE

Amid development, nostalgic drive-in remains popular » bit.ly/4fkHXC4

Drive-In Movie Nostalgia: Our Personal Tips If You Plan To Visit A Drive-In Movie Theater » bit.ly/4dIA2x5

The History of Drive-In Movie Theaters (and Where They Are Now) » bit.ly/4dVlKbb

Drive In Theater Showtimes, History, Photos and More » bit.ly/43IyjSw

The History of the Drive-In Movie Theater » bit.ly/4uJj9bx

The Days of the Drive-In Movie Theaters Through Rare Photographs, 1930-1950 – Rare Historical Photos » bit.ly/3RG5Udm

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59 min
May 28Faces of Death, TMNT Pinball, & Mixtape
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!
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Show Notes
Welcome to Wrexham » youtu.be/qUCNAnp2QAI

Faces of Death (2026) » www.imdb.com/title/tt14619456/

Guy Mont Spelling Bee » www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm1y6nmc0kg www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KCfw0NBg08

Ferdium » ferdium.org/

Tree Hugger Garden Decor » amzn.to/43wGK3d (affiliate)

TMNT Wonderland » wonderlandamusements.com/pages/tmnt-preorder

ModRetro Chromatic – Tetris » bit.ly/42ZhId2

Mixtape » store.steampowered.com/app/2582320/Mixtape/

Star Trek Voyager: Across the Unknown » store.steampowered.com/app/2643390/Star_Trek_Voyager__Across_the_Unknown/

Cape Fear » youtu.be/qUCNAnp2QAI

Backrooms » youtu.be/0HjdiohVOik?si=TcXqfEHKweL_23_2

The Boroughs » youtu.be/qUCNAnp2QAI

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1 hr 5 min
May 21Short Circuit
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 years later.
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Show Notes:
Short Circuit Trailer » www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlI3Xg9g_A

16 Things You Probably Never Knew About The Short Circuit Movies » bit.ly/4nmlI0k

How we made Short Circuit, by Steve Guttenberg and John Badham » bit.ly/4dqUf9j

Short Circuit (1986) Movie Review » bit.ly/4u9Qb4A

‘Short Circuit’ is getting a remake » bit.ly/4nsZ9Y0

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51 min
May 14Hokum, Afterplay, & Retro Rewind
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!
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Show Notes
From Season 4 » youtu.be/LTss4risHbE?si=fJ2cULl1N92WrVgW

Hokum » youtu.be/qU_i5e48KzQ?si=k_sCkGo_2YBNkiy5

Margot’s Got Money Troubles » youtu.be/AjI52haEerU?si=FH8SfHLiccq-t-Bt

JDREO Tower Fan » amzn.to/4dAkKJJ (affiliate)

SABRENT USB 3.2 Type A to SATA/U.2 SSD Adapter Cable » amzn.to/4dv4xGB (affiliate)

Afterplay » genxgrownup.com/afterplay

Retro Rewind » store.steampowered.com/app/3552140/Retro_Rewind__Video_Store_Simulator

Asteroid 69 » store.steampowered.com/app/4209410/Asteroid_69/

Good Omens Season 3 » youtu.be/kpKkh64jgPI?si=Fs8wwJ9pHvxr_AhJ

Darkenstein 3D » store.steampowered.com/app/2195910/Darkenstein_3D/

Pac Man Snack Breaks » www.youtube.com/@PACMANofficial
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54 min
May 07REWIND: The Early Internet
Today, life screeches to a halt when your wi-fi goes down, but just three short decades ago, the internet was a brand new thing that we had no idea we even needed. In this episode we look back at the origins of the internet and how we experienced it in its early days as young Generation X’ers.
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Show Notes
Brief History of the Internet » www.internetsociety.org/internet/history-internet/brief-history-internet/

From dial-up to 5G: a complete guide to logging on to the internet » qz.com/1705375/a-complete-guide-to-the-evolution-of-the-internet/

Who Invented the Internet? » www.history.com/news/who-invented-the-internet

17 Ancient Abandoned Websites That Still Work » www.mentalfloss.com/article/53792/17-ancient-abandoned-websites-still-work

These 12 websites from the 90s show how useless the early internet was » timeline.com/useless-websites-betray-banality-748b8da4c977

List of websites founded before 1995 » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_websites_founded_before_1995

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1 hr 4 min
April 30REWIND: The Rubik's Cube
This edition is all about the Rubik’s Cube! You remember it as that little twisty puzzle that drove you mad as a kid and became an icon of the 1980s right up there with boom boxes, Pac-Man, and leg warmers! With more than 400 million units sold and growing, the popularity of the Rubik’s cube only continues to grow today!
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Show Notes
Official Rubik’s Cube Site » www.rubiks.com/en-us/about

Official World Cube Records » www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/records

Watch a Computer Solve it in .38 Seconds! » youtu.be/OZu9gjQJUQs

Get Your Own Cube on Amazon » amzn.to/2wo2UF9

Some GXG Cube Content!

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40 min
April 23REWIND: Captain Kangaroo
Goooood Morning, Captain! How many of us grew up hearing those cheerful words weekday mornings before school? This episode we take a truly fond look back at a childhood icon: Captain Kangaroo.
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Show Notes
Show open from the 1960’s » youtu.be/q3w7w58CREY

Good Morning Captain! » youtu.be/mIamg_jkB-k

Fun facts about Captain Kangaroo » bit.ly/2KzE0M6

Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings » youtu.be/y4XowTrYWZM

Captain Kangaroo cast list » bit.ly/2KA51yV

History of Captain Kangaroo » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Kangaroo

Remembering Bob Keeshan » cbsn.ws/2Kz60zC

Ping Pong Bballs! » youtu.be/N7H9jbrzrbA

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38 min
April 16REWIND: Payphones, Pagers, & Passing Notes
It’s hard to image that there was a time where you couldn’t get in contact with just about anybody, anywhere, anytime. In this week’s episode, we look at how our lives were different growing up as GenX’ers and how the way we communicated affected our lives. How did we survive? We did — pretty well actually.
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Show Notes:
Life before mobile phones » groovyhistory.com/life-before-cell-phones

From smoke signals to mobile phones » bit.ly/2NI6IZQ

How to pass notes in school » www.wikihow.com/Pass-Notes-in-Class

History of the rotary phones » www.techwalla.com/articles/history-of-the-rotary-phone

What killed the pay phone? » bit.ly/2k3ArPW

Superman and the wrong a pay phone » youtu.be/lfjTfaeXbp4

History of pagers » www.thoughtco.com/history-of-pagers-and-beepers-1992315

History of the mobile phone » bebusinessed.com/history/history-cell-phones/

Mobile phone dependency » www.health.com/anxiety/cell-phone-addiction

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46 min
April 09Remembering Chuck Norris
Some legends are born. Others are built one roundhouse at a time. In this episode, we’re talking about the man who went from world?class fighter to action?movie icon to the internet’s first mythic superhero. International celebrity and tough-guy Chuck Norris didn’t just make movies; he made folklore, and we’re looking back at his life and career.
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
102 Chuck Norris Jokes to Celebrate the Ultimate Badass » bit.ly/4dP0yoT

Chuck Norris Bio » bit.ly/4tfDVhV

9 Real Chuck Norris Martial Arts Facts That May Surprise You » bit.ly/4s7afCG

Chuck Norris’ Legacy in Martial Arts Explained » bit.ly/4sOBbIM

Chuck Norris Dead at 86: Martial Artist, Action Star, and Meme Icon » bit.ly/4lXEgDH

Chuck Norris Movies & TV Shows List » bit.ly/4bWaxGv

All 13 Chuck Norris Movies From the ‘80s, Ranked » bit.ly/47vbBQe

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45 min

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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…