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Evel Knievel

About This Episode If you were a kid in the ’70s or ’80s and you ever built a little ramp in your back yard so you could do bicycle stunts, odds are pretty good you were inspired by the king of the daredevil stuntmen. In this Backtrack, we are taking an in-depth look at the […]

October 14, 2021

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Evil Dead Rise, Retro Flip Clock, & Shapez

About This Episode We head to the theater to see what Sam Raimi’s Deadites have gotten up to lately, check out a nostalgic & decorative timepiece that can add some retro flair to your home, and play a new indie game that puts you in charge of building an increasingly complex factory assembly line! Patreon […]

May 4, 2023

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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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Fear City, Q*bert Games, & Superhot: MCD

About This Episode This week we check out a variety of themed puzzles & toys from 1983, play the latest entry in the mind-bending game series where time only moves when you do, and Netflix offers up a mafia-focused documentary series that we can’t refuse. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » […]

Jon

July 30, 2020

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Films of John Carpenter

About This Episode If you’re a fan of horror, action, or science fiction films from the ’70s & ’80s, then you’re a fan of John Carpenter. This American director, producer, actor, screenwriter, and composer celebrated his 73rd birthday this past week, so in this episode, we celebrate some of our favorite Carpenter films and discuss […]

Jon

January 21, 2021

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Films of Rob Reiner

About This Episode Most of us were introduced to Rob Reiner through his portrayal of Archie Bunker’s son-in-law, Meathead in All in the Family. But that was just the beginning of a long and successful career as not just an actor, but more importantly, the director of some landmark GenX-era films. In this episode, we’re […]

July 21, 2022

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