The Rise & Fall of the Rerun

About This Episode A hot afternoon in the mid ’80s: you walk in, drop your stuff, switch on the TV, and there’s that same Gilligan’s Island episode you’ve already seen a bunch of times — and it still feels comforting. For Gen X, reruns weren’t just background TV; they were part of our daily routine […]

Mo

January 29, 2026

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, LEGO Game Boy, & Pinball FX VR

About This Episode We reflect on the premiere of latest entry in the Star Trek franchise, get our brick on with a new LEGO set fashioned after an era-defining gaming console, & return to a highly reviewed post-apocalyptic open-world adventure game set in Sin City. (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » […]

Mo

January 22, 2026

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Interview with Michael Weitz, Author of “We Be Dragons”

About This Episode In this bonus podcast episode, Mo interviews Michael Weitz, author of the GenX coming of age book “We Be Dragons”. It’s a wonderful book about a young man growing up in rural America who spend his days working on a farm and dealing with small town drama while on weekends leads his […]

Mo

January 10, 2026

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The Best of 2025

About This Episode 2025 is in the rearview mirror, and before we move on, we’re taking one last look back. From movies and TV to games and gadgets, we’re talking about the stuff that stood out, surprised us, and kept us entertained all year long. These are our personal picks for the best of 2025—and […]

Mo

January 1, 2026

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Tron: Ares, Arc Lighter, & ReStory

About This Episode We reflect on the first season of a new TV series that explores Stephen King’s clown-centric horror universe, check out a decorative piece of technology for Christmas that will invoke some arcade memories, and play the early preview of a Zen-like game where the goal is to restore vintage electronics. (May contain […]

Mo

December 25, 2025

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Christmas Wish Lists

About This Episode Remember when crafting a Christmas wish list felt like one of the biggest decisions of the entire year? This episode, we’re taking a trip back to those times when the Sears catalog, a handful of crayons, or a carefully written letter to the North Pole were all it took to dream big. […]

Mo

December 18, 2025

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