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The Best of 2025

About This Episode 2025 is in the rearview mirror, and before we move on, we’re taking one last look back. From movies and TV to games and gadgets, we’re talking about the stuff that stood out, surprised us, and kept us entertained all year long. These are our personal picks for the best of 2025—and […]

January 1, 2026

Marvel Zombies, ShaderGlass, & Blade Runner Enhanced Edition

About This Episode We check out the new animated superhero series with an undead twist, test drive a free PC app that can give your entire workspace a retro makeover, and play the enhanced, modern edition of a 1997 point-and-click sci-fi adventure! (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » […]

October 2, 2025

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 […]

March 12, 2026

Roofman, Sideclick, & The Chameleon

About This Episode We watch a new film about a prison escapee hiding out in a toy store, one of us finds new & interesting ways to feed his unhealthy obsession with pinball, and play an award-winning social board game where the odd man out has to fake knowledge of a secret word. (May contain […]

December 11, 2025

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 […]

November 6, 2025

Dark Tower (1981 Board Game)

About This Episode We turn the dial back to 1981 to explore one of the most ambitious and mysterious board games of its time. A fantasy adventure powered by a mechanical, electronic tower at the center of the board, this game combined strategy, storytelling, and a touch of eerie 80s tech magic. Whether you owned […]

May 22, 2025