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The Rise & Fall of the Rerun

About This Episode A hot afternoon in the mid ’80s: you walk in, drop your stuff, switch on the TV, and there’s that same Gilligan’s Island episode you’ve already seen a bunch of times — and it still feels comforting. For Gen X, reruns weren’t just background TV; they were part of our daily routine […]

January 29, 2026

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, […]

August 14, 2025

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 […]

May 15, 2025

Masters of the Universe, AverMedia Mini+, & 7th Guest Remake

About This Episode We take a trip to Eternia to see the new big-screen adventures of Prince Adam’s alter ego, test drive a new budget-friendly 4K video capture card, and play the new remaster of fan-favorite ’90s interactive horror-puzzle game! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 […]

June 25, 2026

In Search Of…

About This Episode We dive into one of the most intriguing and mysterious television series of the late 1970s and early ’80, In Search Of… With its eerie narration and fascination with the unexplained, it explored everything from ancient mysteries to paranormal phenomena. We talk about how it came to be, why it captured so […]

September 11, 2025

Silence of the Lambs

About This Episode We’re revisiting a film that didn’t just redefine the psychological thriller—it crawled under our skin and stayed there. The Silence of the Lambs turns 35 this year, and we’re looking back at what made it so chilling, so smart, and so enduring. From unforgettable performances to its lasting cultural impact, it’s time […]

February 12, 2026