GenXGrownUp Podcast

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GenXGrownUp Podcast episodes

December 08, 2025 BONUS: PRGE 2025 Panel Discussion
In October 2025, George and Jon attended the Portland Retrogaming Expo in Portland, OR. During that convention, they chaired a panel discussing the background and challenges of creating and running GenXGrownUp.

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50 min
December 04, 2025Gift Guide for Geeks 2025
Picking just the right holiday gift for the GenX nerd in your life can be challenging, but we’re here to help. Each year around this time we release our Geek Gift Guide. Once more this year, we’re going to run down some great gift ideas for the 2025 holidays, regardless of your budget!
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
UNDER $50
Pixel Pocket Pro » amzn.to/44e34PY
The Monsters Know What They Are Doing: Combat Tactics for DMs » amzn.to/4rhoSnS
Smartphone Paper Airplane Kit » www.amazon.com/dp/B08JLZVB3Z?tag=genxgrownup-20
UNDER $100
Lego Gameboy » amzn.to/4o2JHQV
SFGE Weekend Pass » gameatl.com/registration/
Mini Portable Projector » www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5W578XK?tag=genxgrownup-20
Polaroid Go Generation 2 » amzn.to/48pHZV8
UNDER $250
Logitech MX Master 4 Mouse » www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC5SJNQX?tag=genxgrownup-20
Atari Gamestation Go » www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT68G1TP?tag=genxgrownup-20
G’AIM’E Ultimate Bundle » genxgrownup.com/gaime
OVER $250
Evercade Alpha Street Fighter Barcade » amzn.to/4a58GQc
LEGO USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D Icons » www.lego.com/en-us/product/star-trek-u-s-s-enterprise-ncc-1701-d-10356
LEGO Millennium Falcon » www.amazon.com/dp/B075SDMMMV?tag=genxgrownup-20
YouTube GenXGrownUp Gift Guide » youtu.be/44IdWMwKFVI
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50 min
November 27, 2025PLUR1BUS, Tron Ares Merch, & ASCIILL
We head to the theatre to see a remake of an ’80s classic based on a novel by Stephen King, add to our collection of limited-edition theatrical popcorn merchandise, and play a game with a fresh twist on minesweeper that might give you BBS flashbacks!
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
PLU1BUS » youtu.be/gpnizY19kEM?si=4SPH6lEMjXdmgs6G

The Running Man » youtu.be/KD18ddeFuyM?si=-6SOOTOpnRcqofUx

Good Fortune » youtu.be/ZKWndx83RwQ?si=mMFRo-RQ3g8gfEUO

Midea Smart Dishwasher » www.lowes.com/pd/Midea-24-built-in-dishwasher-47dBA-SS/5015622687

Keys of Fury » store.steampowered.com/app/1546690/Keys_of_Fury/

Keys Of Fury Live Stream » youtube.com/live/LfLx5LcmOTU?feature=share

Outer Worlds 2 » outerworlds2.obsidian.net/

ASCILL » store.steampowered.com/app/1878770/ASCIILL/

ASCIILL Live Stream » youtube.com/live/f-AWAWoDOSc?feature=share

Stranger Things Season 5 » youtu.be/D8Qxxq0Oh9M?si=OPaOEM7VDDPbO82S

My Next Guess Needs No Introduction Season 6 » youtu.be/icz9KOwDb_0?si=Q-g-VEXA_sqBtKPE
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1 hr 3 min
November 20, 2025REWIND: Long Distance Phone Calls
Today we grab our cell phones and call pretty much anybody, anywhere, without a second thought. But it used to be that placing a call to anyone more than a few miles away could result in a hefty phone bill at the end of the month! In this Backtrack, we look back on something that has thankfully changed for the better: long distance phone calls!
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Show Notes
The Anatomy of Long Distance Call 66 Years Ago » bit.ly/3mUXH3y

First dialed long distance call history » bit.ly/3kOfO8o

Reach Out and Charge Someone: Long Distance Calls in the 1970s » bit.ly/3mQ2VgR

MCI Long Distance commercial » youtu.be/qUUZ6Af55h4

AT&T long distance commercial » youtu.be/G61RHLLlEzA

“Long Distance” A short documentary on how-long distance calls work – Circa 1941 » youtu.be/aRvFA1uqzVQ

Hackers The History Of Hacking – Phone Phreaking » youtu.be/FufYSx2_6Bg

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54 min
November 13, 2025REWIND: Prizes in Food
As a kid, what could’ve been better than a new toy and a tasty snack? How about a new toy FOR FREE WITH your tasty snack? In this episode, we remember all those cool toy surprises that were packed into the food we pestered our parents to buy.
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The 80its Podcast » www.the80itspod.com/
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Cereal Toys » www.mrbreakfast.com/list.asp?id=6

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General Mills bringing toys back to their cereal boxes » bit.ly/3jP5Djh

The 16 sweetest free prizes that ever came inside cereal boxes » bit.ly/3ahoKiH

Cereal Box Prizes from the 1970s and 1980s » bit.ly/3qkUPfd

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53 min
November 06, 2025Amazing Stories
We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of *Amazing Stories*, the 1985 anthology series created by Steven Spielberg. With its mix of science fiction, fantasy, and heartfelt storytelling, the show brought cinematic wonder to television in a way audiences had never seen before. We’ll look back at its legacy, revisit some of its most memorable episodes, and explore the creativity and optimism that made it truly amazing.
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
10 Amazing Facts About Amazing Stories » bit.ly/47TLPpk

Amazing Stories – A Look Back to 1985 » bit.ly/4hNtMVq

Amazing Stories Wiki » bit.ly/4nBKJ6o

Amazing Stories – NBC.com » bit.ly/47z0MvD

Amazing Stories: Five Essential Episodes From the Original Series » bit.ly/4qH9NLP

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49 min
October 30, 2025The Perfect Neighbor, 3-D Mirascope, & Keys of Fury
We watch a new comedy thriller series about an unlikely workplace conspiracy, evaluate a mobile phone accessory to make your next flight a bit more tolerable, and play a vintage Atari game inspired by Mary Shelley’s horror icon.
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
Rip Van X’s Phil Collins Sing-Along Hour » www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-lRhiFZyQ8

The Chair Company » youtu.be/b0lDMHAGDnU?si=McYTxJPARpGTwoz8

Humane » youtu.be/V4b-OMLNWE0?si=eBagxA0IeOBaCJE9

The Perfect Neighbor » www.netflix.com/watch/82018736?source=35

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PowerTRC 6″ 3-D Mirascope » amzn.to/4o9xElH (affiliate)

Keys of Fury » store.steampowered.com/app/1546690/Keys_of_Fury/

Dispatch » store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/

Frankenstein’s Monster » store.steampowered.com/app/4099970/Frankensteins_Monster/

Frankenstein’s Monster Friday Plays » youtu.be/noGE9kPgJwc

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection » store.steampowered.com/app/3454980/Mortal_Kombat_Legacy_Kollection/

Predator: Badlands » youtu.be/cDL3Zjdz514?si=lH7Yg2XEbFL5Xqba

Chainsaw Man The Movie » youtu.be/VfoZp7CmOkE?si=4Mi2PuG3xvH9_viP
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1 hr
October 23, 2025Billboard Hits of 1985
We go back forty years to 1985, a landmark year in music history! We remember unforgettable hits that defined the decade and chart-toppers that still resonate today. In this Backtrack, we dive into the top songs from the 1985 Billboard Hot 100.
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
GXG Spotify Playlist! » open.spotify.com/playlist/7Ek4xZnE5eFB6IOyy9WgYJ?si=LBKXziysRFOPBUKijOBzRQ

View to a Kill » youtu.be/Fp4CR2HcHLQ?si=aITUTtOL9WAQE4vN

I Want to Know What Love Is » youtu.be/r3Pr1_v7hsw?si=xhs39xgSuAAcPjI-

Everybody Wants to Rule the World » youtu.be/aGCdLKXNF3w?si=D9Q4kPF3–I8YDDP

One More Night » youtu.be/zKVq-P3z5Vg?si=vJg8Pw_l7ehO94gL

GenXGrownUp No Jacket Required Podcast » genxgrownup.com/bt-195/

Broken Wings » youtu.be/nKhN1t_7PEY?si=vS1b4LmGc23KtesY

The Power of Love » youtu.be/wBl2QGAIx1s?si=aGTd364dBFx3VwRZ

Can’t Fight this Feeling » youtu.be/zpOULjyy-n8?si=pVnAjU1swIK3QahJ

Careless Whisper » youtu.be/izGwDsrQ1eQ?si=qOAVXoUFQpvNXrOE

Money for Nothing » youtu.be/wTP2RUD_cL0?si=N6EfmMq6cTpzV5Xu

Shout » youtu.be/Ye7FKc1JQe4?si=xVK8aVjcZQpa_Km7

Like a Virgin » youtu.be/s__rX_WL100?si=ZoDDJim05aeZCCx1

We are the World » youtu.be/9AjkUyX0rVw?si=IciMOo-agvQysIq2

GenXGrownUp We Are the World Podcast » genxgrownup.com/bt-188/

Billboard Hot Hits of 1985 » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_Year-End_Hot_100_singles_of_1985

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51 min
October 16, 2025Good Boy, Undetectable Mouse Mover, & Side Effects
We head to the theatre for a new horror movie seen entirely through the eyes of man’s best friend, test some tech that helps make you look busy to keep the boss off your back, and play a new video game that puts a delightfully-maddening twist on pinball!
(May contain some explicit language.)
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SHOW NOTES
Wolfs » youtu.be/wLJUPjiRbAM?si=iMEuD-CzdAP5vDeb

Good Boy » youtu.be/q4-CRkd_74g?si=8VD0LSwqv36fgUkw

Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes » youtu.be/GczwQ47CffA?si=AsUQTBlTLnkFcaYH

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SIDE EFFECTS » store.steampowered.com/app/3799100/SIDE_EFFECTS/

Cash Cleaner Simulator » store.steampowered.com/app/2488370/?snr=1_5_9__205

A Pinball Game That Makes You Mad » store.steampowered.com/app/3796230/A_Pinball_Game_That_Makes_You_Mad/

SIDE EFFECTS Live Stream » youtube.com/live/H6HKl2OgvXA

One Punch Man Season 3 » youtu.be/_YTSMopxyqY?si=5hNQ8Ge3NBT7gRyp

PRGE » www.retrogamingexpo.com/

Chainsaw Man The Movie » youtu.be/VfoZp7CmOkE?si=4Mi2PuG3xvH9_viP
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56 min
October 09, 2025Super Mario Bros.
We celebrate a true milestone in gaming history—the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The ’85 classic didn’t just put Nintendo on the map, it redefined what video games could be, inspiring generations of players. We’ll discuss its legacy, explore how it became a cultural icon, and look at why Mario’s first big adventure still holds up all these years later.
(May contain some explicit language.)
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Show Notes
Learning from the great Super Mario! Part 1: Mechanics and Level Design. » bit.ly/4mYD01H

Learn about Mario through the years » mario.nintendo.com/history/

How Super Mario Helped Nintendo Conquer the Video Game World » bit.ly/4mSTHvy

Super Mario Bros: The ultimate video game icon » bbc.in/3KGVNRR

A Super Mario History Lesson » bit.ly/3WsE7Mp

The History of Mario and His Impact on Popular Culture » bit.ly/4mZ4bK7

40 years of Super Mario Bros: AFP charts the rise of a worldwide icon » bit.ly/4nSqiCU

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55 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…