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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 generation, and though we"ve grown older, we have refused to outgrow our love of everything GenX. GenXGrownUp looks at yesterday and today through the eyes of Generation X"ers who have refused to grow up!

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69:38

Purple Rain

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/08/17

On August 3rd, 1983, less than a year before the release of Purple Rain, the attendees of a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre, in Minneapolis, were witnesses to history. On that night, in the very first live performance by Prince and the newly minted Revolution, the public heard for the first time many of the songs that would, just 10 months later, thrust Prince into legend and mark a tectonic shift in the musical landscape that would reverberate for decade. In this Backtrack, we look

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75:35

Oppenheimer, Tomy Scramble, & SFGE Board Games

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/08/10

We strike out for the New Mexico desert to see how the dawn of the Atomic Age translated to the big screen, unearth a forty-year-old electronic toy based on a classic arcade machine, and take stock of all the new games we acquired at this year’s Southern-Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise

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56:37

REWIND: Ads in Old Comic Books

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/08/03

How would you like to see through walls? How about becoming the big man on the beach in only a few weeks? Still no? Well how about growing your very own sea colony? All of these sounded pretty cool and reasonable to a young comic book reader and they promised a lot. Come take a trip with us to look back on some of the strange, bizarre, and downright impossible things that were promised in old comic book advertisements. Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter

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49:40

REWIND: Movie Rental Stores

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/07/27

Remember walking down aisles of seemingly endless choices of movies? How about renting a movie based only on its cover and finding gems but more often terrible movies? Do you remember making mad dashes to the video store at 2am to avoid paying late fees? Join us as we talk about the experience of the movie rental store and how it was a major part of the lives of GenX’ers. Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website

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42:16

REWIND: TV Guide

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/07/20

Probably the magazine that was in more homes than any other was the TV Guide. Back in the days of our GenX youth, it was the only way to see what’ll be coming on so you could properly plan your TV watching! Listen to us discuss how this small format, weekly magazine influenced not just our TV watching, but our home lives as well! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise

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21:24

REWIND: My First Video Game Console

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/07/13

The guys reminisce about their first video game console, and you can probably guess which one was most popular based on their ages! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop » genxgrownup.com/amazon Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 Google » GenXGrownUp Podcast

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62:45

Nerf

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/07/06

Initially released in 1969, toy brand, Nerf, is is a GenX product that grew up right along with us. In this episode, we look back at the origin and history of the toy line that started with a simple foam ball. All that plus we’ll share our own childhood memories of playing with Nerf! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop

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65:48

The Flash, Tron Handheld, & Empires & Puzzles

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/06/29

We head to the theatre to see what ’90s Batman nostalgia brings to DC’s latest release, check out some indoor/outdoor lighting solutions to illuminate your home, and play an addictive mobile game that blends RPG elements into a traditional match-3 puzzle system! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up”

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73:32

Raiders of the Lost Ark

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/06/22

In 1981, we thrilled to the adventure of an intrepid archaeologist as he raced to beat a band of Nazis to a unique religious relic. Now, more than forty years later, the tale of our favorite whip-wielding hero is coming to an end with the fifth and final film. In this Backtrack, we look back at the landmark film that launched a franchise, Raiders of the Lost Ark! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast

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70:54

The Boogeyman, Diablo 4, & Redragon Gaming Headset

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/06/15

We watch a new Hulu thriller series that highlights the changing face of crime and the criminal justice system, test drive a new gaming headset for those marathon online sessions, and play a super-nostalgic puzzle platformer where you’re tasked with rescuing stranded spacemen! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise

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71:31

WarGames

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/06/08

In 1983, whiz kid David Lightman found a digital back door into a military computer system. Thinking he was playing a computer game, he instead triggers a sequence of events that nearly triggers World War III. In this Backtrack, we remember and celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the GenX classic, WarGames! Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Shop

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73:21

The Machine, Lomi, & Jedi Survivor

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/06/01

We head to Russia to find out if a viral stand-up comedy bit can be adapted into a motion picture, check out a piece of pricey green tech for your kitchen countertop, and return to a galaxy far, far away with the latest in the Star Wars video game franchise. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by

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56:24

Billboard Hits of 1983

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/05/25

Forty years ago, pop music was still finding its voice in the post-disco landscape of the early ’80s. Many of our favorite songs, albums, and artists were vying for supremacy on radio and in our record stores. In this episode, we look back on the top hits of 1983 as determined by the Billboard music charts. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast

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75:31

Muppets Mayhem, SofaBaton Remote, & Strange Brigade

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/05/18

We head back to the theatre for the latest adventures of Drax, Rocket, Starlord, and the gang, check out a unifying gadget to get all your entertainment center electronics under control, and play a modern homebrew remake of a classic arcade title for the Atari 2600! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown

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64:23

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/05/11

In the summer of 1983, the third installment in George Lucas’s blockbuster science fiction series hit theater screens. The Force was stronger than ever as Return of the Jedi brought a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the original trilogy, and laid the groundwork for what would come decades later. In this episode, we remember and celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook

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70:11

Evil Dead Rise, Retro Flip Clock, & Shapez

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/05/04

We head to the theater to see what Sam Raimi’s Deadites have gotten up to lately, check out a nostalgic & decorative timepiece that can add some retro flair to your home, and play a new indie game that puts you in charge of building an increasingly complex factory assembly line! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise

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58:21

The Six Million Dollar Man

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/04/27

It’s been nearly fifty years since “Col. Steve Austin, Astronaut. A man barely alive” got his bionic implants and leapt onto our television screens. That kicked off decades of cybernetically-enhanced adventures that have had a profound impact on all of media and pop culture to this day. In this episode, we’re visiting the offices of the OSI to remember the landmark tv series, The Six Million Dollar Man! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook

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70:19

The Super Mario Bros. Movie, LEGO Galaxy Explorer, &...

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/04/20

We head to the theatre to see the unlikely adventure of two Brooklyn plumbers addicted to mushrooms, check out some meatball-adjacent shelving solutions to upgrade your home, and play a computer adventure game based on a popular pen-and-paper franchise! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy

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60:35

GenX School Lunch Experience

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/04/13

We’ve spoken several times on this show about our GenX educational experiences. But one particular part of school keeps coming up time & time again. It was part social club, part study hall, part hangout — oh, and by the way, you could also eat lunch! In this episode, with help from our listeners, we remember the school lunch experience from the Generation X perspective. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter

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65:35

John Wick 4, Divoom Pixoo 64, & Diablo 4

GenXGrownUp Podcast ·

2023/04/06

We head to the theatre to see the kind of chaotic bloodshed that only the most excellent assassin can deliver, build a sweet LEGO model suitable for intergalactic bounty hunting, and test-play the beta for the fourth installment in a classic RPG dungeon-crawling computer game series! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise

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