Alien Earth, ReO2 Lens Restorer, & Crime Scene Cleaner

About This Episode We tune in for the new horror sci-fi TV series that expands on the Alien franchise, check out a high-tech gadget to help contact lens wearers see clearer for longer, and play a twisted video game where it’s your job to clean up crime scenes for mob bosses! (May contain some explicit […]

Mo

August 21, 2025

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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 […]

Mo

September 11, 2025

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ALF

About This Episode Before binge-watching and streaming took over, one wisecracking alien from the planet Melmac became a television sensation. In this Backtrack, we’re looking back at ALF, the hit 1980s sitcom that brought an unexpected extraterrestrial into the Tanner family’s home—and into living rooms around the world. We’ll revisit the laughs, the characters, and […]

Mo

June 18, 2026

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A Quiet Place: Day One, Releases.com, & Intellivision

About This Episode We head to the theatre to see third entry and prequel in the Quiet Place franchise, check out a website that promises to help you stay on top of the overwhelming volume of media releases, and delve into the library of the ’80s Mattel console that once gave Atari a run for […]

Mo

July 11, 2024

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Short Circuit

About This Episode In 1986, a lightning strike turned a military robot into one of the most lovable characters of the entire decade. In this Backtrack, we’re plugging into Short Circuit — a movie packed with Cold War anxiety, mall-era futurism, and a robot who just wanted more input. From Johnny 5 to laser cannons […]

Mo

May 21, 2026

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The Substance, Atari Gamestation Go, & Indiana Jones & the Great Circle

About This Episode We watch a new HBO series about the cast & crew of a superhero movie series, see what new features Apple has brought to their latest mobile phone offering, and grab our whip & fedora for a new digital adventure with Indiana Jones. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp […]

Mo

January 23, 2025

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