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Escape Room, Part II

About This Episode In this episode, George suffers a horrible injury, Mo is feeling the effects of a rash decision, Jon is trying to keep everyone on track, and Rachel really just wants to go home. Will ECX fulfill her wish or amp up the pressure? This is part two of a three-part series.  Patreon […]

Jon

October 29, 2020

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CompUSA

About This Episode During the explosive growth of home electronics but before the rise of online shopping, brick-and-mortar stores were a mecca for GenX electronics nerds. In this episode, we look back at the origin, history, and ultimate demise of computer super-retailer, CompUSA! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter […]

Mo

May 27, 2021

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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 […]

Jon

August 19, 2021

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Stranger Things Target Exclusive Feature Figures – Collect & Build a Demogorgon!

Stranger Things season 4 is fast approaching, and Bandai America has just released a new line of Target exclusive “Feature Figures” – action figures that feature movement when you squeeze or press a button or limb. Collect the whole set and build a Demogorgon from the extra pieces included in the various models. Join GenXGrownUp […]

Jon

November 7, 2021

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Guardians of Justice, Cassette Digitizer, & Garfield Kart

About This Episode We watch a new alternate-history superhero series loaded with GenX-era pop culture references, play a new adventure game steeped in the tradition of Chinese martial arts, and check out some tech that can bring your favorite mixtape back to life for the digital age! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » […]

Mo

March 10, 2022

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Nope, Castle Kong, & Bluetooth Turntable

About This Episode We watch a documentary series where athletes challenge themselves in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth, check out an app that can help you and your closest friends earn money at the pump, and a gift from a Fourth Listener launches one of us into a console gaming adventure! “NOPE” […]

Mo

August 11, 2022

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