Jon

Jon Reddick is a well-credentialed nerd of the 80s, classic game fan, and technology geek. He merged those interests into the creation of GenXGrownUp: a weekly podcast and YouTube channel which explores and celebrates media, games, tech, toys, comics, and pop culture of yesterday and today through the eyes of Generation X'ers.

Mappy My Arcade – Mini Arcade Review

Mappy from My Arcade is a great representation of how to do these Mini Arcade machines right. MY Arcade gamer portable machines are gorgeous and a My Arcade video game is always fun to play. Jon from GenXGrownUp takes us on the grand tour of this Mappy mini arcade. I mean after all, even though […]

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July 25, 2020

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How To Build an Arcade Marquee Light Box

Would you like to own your very own Arcade Marquee Light Box? Well look no further, Mo from GenXGrownup has the “How To”, DIY video you’ve been looking for! #genxgrownup #arcade Parts ListQuadro Frames 8×24 inch Picture Frame » amzn.to/2OPPEmdLE LED Strip Light White, 16.4ft Dimmable Vanity Lights » amzn.to/2ZV5d2dRust-Oleum High Gloss White » amzn.to/39umCSDRust-Oleum […]

Jon

July 24, 2020

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One-Hit Wonders of the ’70s

About This Episode We run down our top 10 favorite one-hit wonders from the 1970s – memorable tracks from artists that were never quite able to duplicate the success of that one great song! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com […]

Jon

July 23, 2020

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Mortal Kombat Mystery Box from Culturefly

The Mortal Kombat Mystery Box from Walmart & Culturefly has been out for a while so you know what that means … DISCOUNT DAYS! At GenXGrownUp we love mystery boxes. Jon takes us through the mystery box and lets us know if it’s worth it or not. Get Your MK Swag » amzn.to/2ZDQt7S #MortalKombat #unboxing […]

Jon

July 19, 2020

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Hamilton, Jydge, & Death of a Vlogger

About This Episode This week we take in the hit Broadway musical that’s making a splash on Disney+, play a puzzle game that combines espionage with comic book panels, and celebrate some newly-acquired fast food memorabilia inspired by a recent Backtrack episode. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise […]

Jon

July 16, 2020

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As Seen On TV

About This Episode If you grew up in front of the TV in the ’70s & ’80s, more than once you were invited to buy a Clapper, a Chia Pet, or a set of Ginsu steak knives. If I told you we were doing an episode all about the “As Seen On TV” phenomenon, how […]

Jon

July 9, 2020

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