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.

Billboard Hits of 1981

About This Episode Forty years ago, pop music was just finding its voice in a post-disco environment. In this episode we remember the top hits of 1981 as determined by the Billboard music charts. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com […]

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February 4, 2021

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Atari VCS Honest Review

Join GenXGrownUp for Perks! » bit.ly/395HEr9 Atari VCS Honest Review! You asked for it, we did it! The Atari VCS console is a hot topic right now and for good reason. Let Jon take you through the ins and outs of the atari VCS emulator, the atari VCS gameplay, and show his atari VCS console […]

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February 2, 2021

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EXCLUSIVE First Look! – The Gardener and the Wild Vines – GenXGrownUp Live

The Gardener and the Wild Vines: Leap and slash at flowers growing on the vines to propel yourself up. Chain them together to go fast, but watch your step! Join us for an EXCLUSIVE First Look at this not-yet-released new title from our friends at Finite Reflection Studios; the gang that brought us TwinCop! Gardener […]

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January 30, 2021

Micro Arcade Ms Pac Man from Super Impulse – Review

Join GenXGrownUp for Perks! » bit.ly/395HEr9 The Micro Arcade Ms Pac Man from Super Impulse is here and Jon is ready to bring you all the details of this incredibly tiny nostalgic blast from the past. Ms Pac Man has been a favorite of ours since its release in 1981. When Ms Pac Man gameplay […]

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January 21, 2021

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Films of John Carpenter

About This Episode If you’re a fan of horror, action, or science fiction films from the ’70s & ’80s, then you’re a fan of John Carpenter. This American director, producer, actor, screenwriter, and composer celebrated his 73rd birthday this past week, so in this episode, we celebrate some of our favorite Carpenter films and discuss […]

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January 21, 2021

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TRON: The Video Games! – GenXGrownUp Live

Tron, the 1982 computer fantasy adventure film, inspired scores of classic video games. In this video, we try out several of them ranging from the arcade offerings to those that made their way to home consoles. Get Fiery Five Beans » amzn.to/35v2P4H (affiliate) Tron Games! » amzn.to/3bLurGJ (affiliate) #tron #arcade #atari #genxgrownup Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt […]

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January 18, 2021