Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

About This Episode We’re heading back to the wastelands, dust, and chaos of Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome! From Bartertown to Master Blaster, it’s a wild mix of high-octane action, bizarre world-building, and a surprising dose of heart. So grab your makeshift armor and tighten your grip on the wheel — we don’t need another hero, […]

Mo

August 14, 2025

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Hokum, Afterplay, & Retro Rewind

About This Episode We watch a new star-studded TV series about a young lady struggling with her finances, check out an insanely useful online service that will let you bring your classic games with you anywhere you go, & play a new game that puts you in the shoes of the proprietor of a VHS […]

Mo

May 14, 2026

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Atari Gamestation Pro, Strange Planet, & The Making of Karateka

About This Episode We watch a new animated series that mixes relevant social commentary with its over-the-top humor, check out the much-anticipated new Atari plug-and-play from manufacturer My Arcade, and blast off for outer space with Bethesda’s big new sci-fi action RPG! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise […]

Mo

September 21, 2023

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Presence, Gamer Power, & Arcade Mania

About This Episode We watch a new action horror film in which a supermoon event is turning people into werewolves, log onto a website that lets you find, track, and collect the best giveaways in gaming, and check out a vintage tabletop game that combines board and arcade games for a singular retro experience. Patreon […]

Mo

February 6, 2025

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The Perfect Neighbor, 3-D Mirascope, & Keys of Fury

About This Episode We watch a new comedy thriller series about an unlikely workplace conspiracy, evaluate a mobile phone accessory to make your next flight a bit more tolerable, and play a vintage Atari game inspired by Mary Shelley’s horror icon. (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp […]

Mo

October 30, 2025

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Top-Rated TV of 1986

About This Episode For this Backtrack, we’re turning the TV dial back 40 years to 1986. It was a year filled with unforgettable families, workplace comedies, crime-solving favorites, and some of the decade’s most enduring characters. But which shows drew the biggest audiences? We’re counting down the ten highest-rated television series of 1986. Participate in […]

Mo

August 13, 2026

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