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The Breakfast Club

About This Episode In 1985, filmmaker John Hughes created a movie that redefined teen cinema. From its unforgettable characters to its timeless themes of identity, rebellion, and connection, this film still resonates with audiences decades later. So grab a seat in detention and start planning your 1000-word essay, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of […]

Mo

February 13, 2025

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The Perfect Neighbor, 3-D Mirascope, & Keys of Fury

About This Episode We watch a new comedy thriller series about an unlikely workplace conspiracy, evaluate a mobile phone accessory to make your next flight a bit more tolerable, and play a vintage Atari game inspired by Mary Shelley’s horror icon. (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp […]

Mo

October 30, 2025

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Top-Rated TV of 1986

About This Episode For this Backtrack, we’re turning the TV dial back 40 years to 1986. It was a year filled with unforgettable families, workplace comedies, crime-solving favorites, and some of the decade’s most enduring characters. But which shows drew the biggest audiences? We’re counting down the ten highest-rated television series of 1986. Participate in […]

Mo

August 13, 2026

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Turnbuckles and Territories – Magnificent Managers – Jim Cornette

About This Episode Managers are a key ingredient to a wrestler’s success both in and out of the ring. Although there have been many, few can rival the sheer vocal force of Jim Cornette. Today we look back on a career that rivals any Hall Of Famer. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » […]

TnT

February 15, 2023

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Backtrack: After-School TV

So back in a GenXer’s younger days, we knew the value of a good education. The first thing we did when we got home was study and do our homework……. BWA-HA-HA-HA! Sorry, I couldn’t keep a straight face with that one. Are you kidding?! We would do anything but our homework! Part of our distraction […]

Jon

February 22, 2018

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Backtrack: Collectible Cards

Before Magic the Gathering and Pokemon cards, we used to collects cards for no reason other than to have them. We had shoe boxes full of baseball cards and our binders were covered with Wacky Packs and Garbage Pail Kids stickers. In this episode we talk about our experiences with collectable cards growing up and […]

Jon

September 20, 2018

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