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.

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Video Review

Ralph Breaks the Internet is the long-anticipated sequel to Wreck-It Ralph which releases on November 21, 2018. GenXGrownUp was invited to an early screening in Hollywood in advance of the release and today bring you a full video review! Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Godot, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan […]

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November 14, 2018

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Ralph Breaks The Internet Press Event Highlights

It’s just a couple short weeks until Ralph Breaks The Internet hit theaters. Following a premiere screening in Hollywood on Saturday, November 3rd, a press conference was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Information included in this article will be spoiler-free, and won’t include any film details not already disclosed in released teasers & trailers. If you’d […]

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November 8, 2018

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Halloween, Fix-It Felix Jr., & Call of Cthulhu

About This Episode You would never believe this but Jon is still talking about Wreck it Ralph 2! When we do get a word in edgewise, George gives us a surprising update on the #NOFILTER interactive game and Mo talks about the new video game based on Call of Cthulhu. We have other non-Wreck it […]

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November 8, 2018

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Excerpt from Warren Robinett’s Forthcoming Book Made Available Online

Some months ago GenXGrownUp had the pleasure of having Warren Robinett live in our playthrough of his legendary Atari 2600 classic, Adventure. We found the first-ever video game Easter Egg planted by Robinett himself, and he shared trivia and insight about the making of the game. He also teased his forthcoming book all about his […]

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November 4, 2018

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Backtrack: GenX Kids’ Books

I didn’t ask for much as a kid but the exception was when the Scholastic Book Fair was coming to my school! They had so many books that it was difficult to choose! Many of us developed our love for reading back then, so join us as we look back at some of the book […]

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November 1, 2018

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Blood Beach – Brought To You By Generation X

In our 80s Horror Movies documentary series we’re exploring the movies that scared us as kids and turned us into horror film buffs as adults. Today we bring you Blood Beach as it can only be Brought To You By Generation X and GenXGrownUp! Hopefully this series will help you to love these films as […]

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October 28, 2018

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