Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

About This Episode 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 […]

Mo

July 16, 2026

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Furiosa, In a Violent Nature, & Power Alarm

About This Episode We head to the theatres for the latest addition to the dystopian future of the Mad Max universe, check out some tech that does almost nothing but could save you hundreds of dollars, and play a new game where you are Absolute Evil working to vanquish the forces of good! Patreon » […]

Mo

June 13, 2024

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Gauntlet (Arcade Game)

About This Episode We’re diving deep into the dungeon to celebrate 40 years of Gauntlet, the legendary arcade game that changed the way we played together. Four players, endless enemies, and that unforgettable voice: “Wizard needs food… badly.” We explore the origins of Gauntlet, the factors that led to its critical and financial success, and […]

Mo

July 31, 2025

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Gen V, Ember Smart Mug, & Blast from the Past

About This Episode We watch a new animated series that explores how humanity might react to the end of the world, review an economical display solution to supplement or even replace your computer monitor, and play a surprising new indie game that channels one of our favorite arcade classics! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » […]

Mo

January 11, 2024

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GenX Kids’ Rides

About This Episode It’s common knowledge that our GenX youth was a free-range childhood – leaving the house & the morning and back before dark. As we spent our unsupervised days roaming the neighborhood, our modes of personal transportation were as varied as they were awesome. From Big Wheels & bicycles to go-karts & skateboards […]

Mo

March 27, 2025

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GenX Phone Fun

About This Episode These days, a phone is a super-computer in your pocket, but growing up GenX, it was an appliance plugged into the wall. But like today, we still found a way to use the phone for our entertainment. From 900 numbers to party lines; Moviefone to prank calling – we made our own […]

Mo

March 13, 2025

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