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The Last Starfighter

About This Episode Four decades ago, young Alex Rogan got the highest score ever on his favorite game: Starfighter. He’s shocked to find out the game was a training & recruitment tool for actual intergalactic pilots, and his performance has earned him entry into an elite space force! Now, on its fortieth anniversary, we are […]

March 14, 2024

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Irish Blood, DJI Mic Mini, & Gears of War: Reloaded

About This Episode We watch a new dramatic series where an American attorney visits Ireland to unravel a family mystery, check out some tech to help alleviate some of those all-too-familiar GenX aches & pains, and play the new remastered version of a legendary Xbox original now available on all major platforms! (May contain some […]

September 4, 2025

The Drive-In Movie Experience

About This Episode Before multiplexes were the norm and long before streaming, the drive-in theater offered a movie-going experience unlike any other. In this episode, we’ll look back on the traditions, technology, and unforgettable memories that made the drive-in a beloved part of American culture. From giant outdoor screens and crackling window speakers to concession […]

June 4, 2026

The Toys That Made Us, Vintage Atari Haul, & Darkest Dungeon

In this episode, Jon starts down the path of appearing on “Hoarders” when he comes across a “few” classic video games at a flea market, Mo laments over getting a great Christmas gift, and we are joined once again by our good friend Emceemur who costs Jon and Mo more money and frustration by introducing […]

Jon

January 4, 2018

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Escape Room, Epilogue

About This Episode In her continuing efforts to find out what happened to the GenXGrownUp crew, Rachel finds some recordings that were picked up after she left the Escape Room to find help. Though they raise more questions than answers maybe somewhere is the clue she needs to figure this out. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » […]

Jon

November 7, 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 […]

May 27, 2021

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