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GenX Childhood Autonomy

About This Episode We didn’t know it at the time, but as Generation X kids, we were among the last to enjoy a childhood that gave us a deep sense of independence and autonomy. Everything from the proliferation of technology to changes in media and politics have forever changed that for modern generations, but in […]

Mo

April 14, 2022

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Backtrack: Video Game Arcades

About This Episode They were dark, noisy, and not usually very clean, but we still loved going to video game arcades. In this backtrack we talk about the experience of the arcade: from scrounging for quarters under seat cushions to how we chose which games to play. It’s definitely something that had its day and […]

Jon

November 15, 2018

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Atari 2600+, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, & PC Gaming Platforms

About This Episode We watch the new AppleTV+ Kaiju monster series that builds on the Godzilla mythology, discuss and debate the pros and cons of the various PC game stores and platforms, and head to the table to explore the latest crowd-funded expansion for the awesome Return to Dark Tower board game! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord […]

Mo

November 30, 2023

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Billboard Hits of 1981

About This Episode Forty years ago, pop music was just finding its voice in a post-disco environment. In this episode we remember the top hits of 1981 as determined by the Billboard music charts. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com […]

Jon

February 4, 2021

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Backtrack: Vintage Board Games

We’ve already spent a whole show on Monopoly but that is only one of many, many games we played as kids. Who remembers playing games like Mouse Trap and Uncle Wiggly? We do! In this episode we look back at the ones that we know, and sometimes love.     YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » […]

Jon

January 11, 2018

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Back Issue: Superman: The Man Of Steel

About This Episode Today, we discuss the 1986 mini-series; Superman: The Man of Steel from DC Comics.  George, Jason & Jon reminisce about their favorite versions of Superman and then take a deep dive into the series that retold the Man of Steel’s origin in a post Crisis on Infinite Earths world. Everything is on […]

George

May 15, 2019

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