The Naked Gun, Shadow Labyrinth, & Remarkable Paper Pro

About This Episode We head to the theatre to see how well Liam Neeson fills Leslie Nielsen’s shoes in a goofball cop comedy, check out the latest evolution of the paper-like tablet device for reading, writing, & note-taking, and dive back into the darkness with Remedy’s gut-wrenching sequel to their 2010 action-adventure horror game. (May […]

Mo

August 7, 2025

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28 Years Later, Tokyo Highway, & Missile Command: Delta

About This Episode We watch two very different media offerings that both revolve around the return of the dead, test a budget-priced game controller with premium features that might surprise you, and head back to the bunker to play Atari’s new entry in the classic Missile Command franchise. (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » […]

Mo

July 10, 2025

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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 […]

Mo

January 29, 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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Icons Unearthed, TP Link Roam 6, Pac-Man World 2: Re-PAC

About This Episode We watch a new season of a popular documentary series this time focusing on director Quentin Tarantino, test drive Apple’s high-end earbuds, and play a level-based platforming game starring everyone’s favorite round ghost-chaser. Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrownup.com/podsurvey (genxgrownup.com/podsurvey) (May […]

Mo

August 6, 2026

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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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