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About This Episode We head to the theatre to see the Looney Tunes finally get their day in court, check out a foldable, portable, yet full-size accessory perfect for computing on the go, and play a brand new time-bending 3D action platformer. Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for […]

About This Episode In this bonus podcast episode, we share the live panel recorded at the Long Island Gaming Expo 2026. Our topic was the usage of artificial intelligence in internet content creation. 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 Apple […]

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