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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 […]

Mo

June 4, 2026

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Battle Cats, Amber Blake, & Hit-Girl (feat. Mark London)

About This Episode Today, we discuss What’s Happening with Swamp Thing, the Avengers’ dilemma in Russia, Spidey’s new suit, and Wolverine’s upcoming showdown with Blade. In the Hot Seat Interview, we talk to Mad Cave Studio CEO, Mark London. Finally, in the Round Table, we discuss Battlecats volume 2 #1, Amber Blake, and Hit Girl Season 2. […]

George

April 24, 2019

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Backtrack: Rotary Phones

This week’s backtrack topic is those most wonderful of clicky communication devices; the rotary phone! YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Show Notes Rotary Phones on Wikipedia » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_dial Get Your Own Rotary Phone » amzn.to/2xFcPth Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit […]

Jon

October 19, 2017

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Deadpool 2, Key Collector, & Twincop

We talk about Deadpool 2, lament over the possibility of Timeless getting cancelled, and Jon discovers something that most of us have known for years! This plus our usual collection of tech toys, media and gadgets!     Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown […]

Jon

May 24, 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 […]

Mo

May 27, 2021

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