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About This Episode After an extended trip to the past, we’re back with news and comics! Listener feedback provides us with news on DC ending the Vertigo line. We also discuss What’s Happening with the finale of the Walking Dead comic, Sandman heading to Netflix, and our thoughts on Spider-man Far From Home. In our […]

Shop Fightbox: https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox A fake sick day, a borrowed Ferrari, a principal on the warpath, and one unforgettable parade through downtown Chicago. In this Backtrack, we’re revisiting Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, John Hughes’ classic 1986 comedy about skipping school, seizing the moment, and somehow making it all look effortless. Forty years later, we’ll talk about why Ferris, Cameron, Sloane, and the city of Chicago still connect with Gen X fans — and why life really does move pretty fast. Patreon » https://patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » https://GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » https://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » https://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » https://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » https://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » https://GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » https://beefyness.com Apple » https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 CastBox » https://castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us Pocket Casts » https://pca.st/8iuL Audible » https://amz.run/6yhR TuneIn » https://tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ Spotify » https://spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… Amazon Music » https://amzn.to/33IKfEK - SHOW NOTES Comprehensive overview of the film’s production, release, reception, and legacy. » https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferris_Buellers_Day_Off Concise historical background and discussion of the movie’s place in film history » https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ferris-Buellers-Day-Off Fun facts about casting, filming, Chicago locations, and famous scenes. » https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/ferris-buellers-day-off-turns-40-25-things-you-dont-know/ Excellent behind-the-scenes trivia, casting stories, and production details. » https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/15-fun-facts-about-ferris-buellers-day Large collection of movie facts, production notes, and trivia. » https://facts.net/movie/36-facts-about-the-movie-ferris-buellers-day-off/ Cast reflections and memories from the film’s legacy » https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/ferris-buellers-day-40-year-anniversary-matthew-broderick-alan-ruck-rcna348084 Deep dive into the movie’s development, themes, and lasting influence. » https://cinemascholars.com/ferris-buellers-day-off-a-40th-anniversary-retrospective/ Contemporary film review from one of America’s most influential critics. » https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ferris-buellers-day-off-1986 A recent book built from 125 interviews about the making of the movie » https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948221985?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate) She’s Having a Baby End Credits » https://youtu.be/VLyPTEdtp6g?si=BBi7qIZKereX50rE Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Ferris Bueller at 40 05:35 About the Film 23:01 Actors & Crew 44:21 Favorite Scenes 54:28 Legacy

Join us as we talk about Star Trek: Discovery, an animated movie which continues the 1960s Batman tradition, George’s (bordering on manic) excitement over the Walking Dead Season 8 premiere, an interview with the co-host of the #WhoWouldWin podcast, the return of Stranger Things and much more!     Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter […]

About This Episode “I’m just a bill, yes I’m only a bill…” “Conjunction Junction, what’s your function?” “Three, is a magic number…” If you are a GenX’er, all of these lyrics should’ve started the music running through your head and brought back memories of Saturday morning cartoons. In this episode we look back on Schoolhouse […]

About This Episode This year is almost over and in this, our last podcast of the year, George tells us of a TV series and movie that are worth your time, Jon and Mo discuss Just Cause 4 and how it’s not a bad game, just not a great sequel, and we each give one […]

About This Episode Who’s the best Doctor? Han Solo or Mal Reynolds? Great debates! Along with Nerd Lunch, Fire & Water, and Drawn & Paneled, GenXGrownUp co-hosted a podcast panel at Infinity Con Tallahassee, 2019. We recorded this lively show on Geek Debates in front of a live audience. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp […]