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Fallout, Lunar Lander Beyond, & Progression of AI

About This Episode We watch a post-apocalyptic TV series based on an equally post-apocalyptic game franchise, explore how artificial intelligence is creeping its way into our lives, and play a brand new game that adds a layer of story onto a 1979 Atari arcade classic. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » […]

May 2, 2024

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Tron

About This Episode Four decades ago, Kevin Flynn had to fight for his very existence after being scanned into cyberspace by an evil computer program. This fantasy film was not only a thrilling adventure, but also help lay the groundwork for the digital movie magic that seems so commonplace today. In this episode, we remember […]

December 22, 2022

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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 […]

January 10, 2026

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Gauntlet (Arcade Game)

About This Episode We’re diving deep into the dungeon to celebrate 40 years of Gauntlet, the legendary arcade game that changed the way we played together. Four players, endless enemies, and that unforgettable voice: “Wizard needs food… badly.” We explore the origins of Gauntlet, the factors that led to its critical and financial success, and […]

July 31, 2025

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Free-Play Arcades

About This Episode The video game arcade we knew as kids is sadly gone, but in the last decade, there has been a trend toward free-play arcades. For just the cost of entry, dozens if not hundreds of original arcade & pinball machines are available to play with no need for quarters. In this episode, […]

July 7, 2022

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Horror Movie Debates

About This Episode We take an in-depth look at what makes a horror film great. Whether it’s those ambiguous endings, the blood and gore, or the jump scare that catches you off guard, not everybody agrees on what belongs in these nail-biters. We debate just what aspects are essential parts of a great horror film, […]

October 28, 2021

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