No Jacket Required – Phil Collins

About This Episode We’re turning back the dial to 1985, when Phil Collins ruled the charts with his smash-hit album No Jacket Required. Packed with iconic tracks like “Sussudio” and “One More Night,” this record didn’t just dominate radio, it helped define the sound of an era. We’ll dig into the making of the album, […]

Paradise, Roku Ultra, & Looney Landers

About This Episode We watch a new series about a secret service agent investigating murder in a seemingly peaceful community, check out a Plex companion app to enrich the media discovery experience, & play a turn-based strategy game spanning the entirety of human history. (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » […]

PLUR1BUS, Tron Ares Merch, & ASCIILL

About This Episode We head to the theatre to see a remake of an ’80s classic based on a novel by Stephen King, add to our collection of limited-edition theatrical popcorn merchandise, and play a game with a fresh twist on minesweeper that might give you BBS flashbacks! (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » […]

Presence, Gamer Power, & Arcade Mania

About This Episode We watch a new action horror film in which a supermoon event is turning people into werewolves, log onto a website that lets you find, track, and collect the best giveaways in gaming, and check out a vintage tabletop game that combines board and arcade games for a singular retro experience. Patreon […]

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 […]

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 […]
×