Jon

Jon Reddick is a well-credentialed nerd of the 80s, classic game fan, and technology geek. He merged those interests into the creation of GenXGrownUp: a weekly podcast and YouTube channel which explores and celebrates media, games, tech, toys, comics, and pop culture of yesterday and today through the eyes of Generation X'ers.

The Frogger Game Show on @Peacock – Real-Time Reaction to The CRAZINESS!

Join GenXGrownUp for Perks! » bit.ly/395HEr9 The popular video game comes to life on Frogger, streaming now only on Peacock. Could this possibly be anything other than a horrible misappropriation of our GenX classic? Join Jon as he makes his way through the entire premiere episode so you don’t have to! My favorite athlete in […]

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September 10, 2021

My Arcade 40th Anniversary Micro Player vs. Pocket Player Comparison – Which One’s Worth Your Money?

My Arcade has put out plenty of Pac-Man releases, but two of the most notable are 2018’s Pocket Player and 2020’s 40th Anniversary Micro Player. Despite the very different review score awarded by GenXGrownUp, many commenters felt that the version of Pac-Man in these two releases was actually the same. But is it? In this […]

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September 8, 2021

Long Distance Phone Calls

About This Episode 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 […]

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September 2, 2021

Basic Fun Tiny TV Classics – Back to the Future Retro Quick Look

Basic Fun is known for its collectible games and toys, especially the Arcade Classics line. But now they’re just introducing a new line of Basic Fun Tiny TV Classics featuring four different televisions across different decades, and including clips from pop culture film and TV classics. In this video, we take a quick look at […]

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August 20, 2021

The GenX Mall Experience

About This Episode Today, shopping malls are struggling to keep their doors open, but a few decades ago they were booming. To many kids who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s, the mall was a favorite hangout, an entertainment center, a cafeteria, and even a date night destination! In this episode, our parents have […]

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August 19, 2021

Live GenX ’70s Music Quiz! – Tamara Dever’s Ultimate Mix Tape

Join GenXGrownUp for Perks! » bit.ly/395HEr9 Have fun and win prizes in The Ultimate Mix Tape live GenX music quiz! Guest and author, Tamara Dever, joins the stream as we take a trip down musical memory lane to test your ’70s music knowledge. Mo’s Review » youtu.be/BteZiQEDwx4 #genxgrownup #musicquizwithanswers #70smusicquizwithanswers #80smusicquizwithanswers #musicquizguessthesong Visit Totally Cool […]

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August 15, 2021