Top Box Office Hits of 1986

About This Episode 1986 was a massive year at the movies. Action heroes were larger than life, comedy was firing on all cylinders, and a few films arrived that would become all-time classics. From fighter jets and wise-cracking Aussies to martial arts showdowns and sci-fi horror, the box office was packed with unforgettable hits. Today, […]

Mo

March 26, 2026

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The Long Walk, Galaxy Z Fold 7, & Adventure of Samsara

About This Episode We tune in for the brand new spinoff TV series set in the world of The Office, unfold some cutting edge mobile phone tech from manufacturer, Samsung, and play a game where a zombie outbreak is sweeping through Los Angeles. (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook […]

Mo

September 18, 2025

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Ready Player One

About This Episode We’re stepping into the OASIS to talk about Ready Player One—a novel that turned video games, ’80s pop culture, and virtual reality into a full-blown modern myth. Whether you see it as a love letter to geek culture, a warning about digital escapism, or a nostalgia-fueled scavenger hunt, Ready Player One left […]

Mo

March 12, 2026

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Sinners, Laptop Stand, & Typoman

About This Episode We head to the theatre for the new horror film set in 1936 Mississippi, spend some quality time with a popular ’80s console, and play a comedy adventure game full of puzzles, challenges, and charm! (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter […]

Mo

May 15, 2025

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’80s Zombie Movies on The Long Rewind

About This Episode In this bonus podcast episode, George appears as a guest on The Long Rewind podcast discussing ’80s zombie movies! The Long Rewind (An 80s Movie Podcast) In this podcast, two Gen X-ers are taking a trip down memory lane, revisiting and reflecting on the cinema of the 1980s. They’ll look at the […]

Jon

February 8, 2026

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Project Hail Mary, MagSafe Phone Tech, & Alice in Wonderland Pinball

About This Episode We head to the theatre for the new Ryan Gosling sci-fi adventure film currently crushing it at the box office, discuss upgrades & accessories to bring MagSafe features to older phones, and test-drive that new 80%-scale crowdfunded pinball machine from Wonderland Amusements. (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook […]

Mo

April 2, 2026

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