Short Circuit

About This Episode In 1986, a lightning strike turned a military robot into one of the most lovable characters of the entire decade. In this Backtrack, we’re plugging into Short Circuit — a movie packed with Cold War anxiety, mall-era futurism, and a robot who just wanted more input. From Johnny 5 to laser cannons […]

Mo

May 21, 2026

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Krapopolis, New Wave Ghouls n’ Ghosts, & Days of Doom

About This Episode We watch the new FOX animated series about dysfunctional humans, gods, & monsters, check out the latest advancements in scale arcade cabinets with the newest offering from New Wave Toys, & play an unexpected new turn-based apocalyptic strategy game from none other than Atari! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » […]

Mo

October 5, 2023

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The Substance, Atari Gamestation Go, & Indiana Jones & the Great Circle

About This Episode We watch a new HBO series about the cast & crew of a superhero movie series, see what new features Apple has brought to their latest mobile phone offering, and grab our whip & fedora for a new digital adventure with Indiana Jones. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp […]

Mo

January 23, 2025

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Amazing Stories

About This Episode We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Amazing Stories, the 1985 anthology series created by Steven Spielberg. With its mix of science fiction, fantasy, and heartfelt storytelling, the show brought cinematic wonder to television in a way audiences had never seen before. We’ll look back at its legacy, revisit some of its most […]

Mo

November 6, 2025

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day, X-Arcade Spinners, & Venison County

About This Episode We head to the theatre for the latest film about your friendly neighborhood superhero, install & test drive an upgrade kit for your X-Arcade game controller, and play a Southern Gothic boomer shooter that pits you against hordes of undead deer! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a […]

Mo

August 20, 2026

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Ted, eXoDOS 6, & Steam Link

About This Episode We find out if Seth Macfarlane’s teddy bear films have enough stuffing to fill out a tv series, take a legendary arcade classic on-the-go with a new handheld gadget, and revisit the world of Portal with a new mod that breathes fresh life into Aperture Labs! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » […]

Mo

January 25, 2024

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