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.

Hello Kitty Pac-Man Tiny Arcade – Chomp Chomp, Meow Meow!

1st up in our Super Impulse gift box, Hello Kitty Pac Man Tiny Arcade! We all know how big Hello Kitty is so when you combine that with one of our all-time favorite video games, Pac Man, we’re hooked! Join Jon as he explores one of the latest Hello Kitty toys, with this Pac Man […]

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October 13, 2020

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Utopia, Satisfactory, & Google Routines

About This Episode We check out a new Amazon series about a mysterious comic book that predicts the end of humanity, test drive some open source software to improve your 3D printing experience, and play a game where you take the role of a deadly pathogen trying to wipe out the human race! Patreon » […]

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October 8, 2020

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Just Say No

About This Episode In the late ’80s & early ’90s, Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign strove to keep our nation’s youth from illicit drug use. The approach and effectiveness of the program is often debated, but there’s no debate that it was front-and-center if you grew up as a GenX’er in the U.S.. So […]

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October 1, 2020

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The Social Dilemma, NASA Online, & DKC: Tropical Freeze

About This Episode In this episode we click on a new documentary that explores the impact of social networking, discover a wealth of unexpected resources available for free on a government website, and check out a modern game featuring everyone’s favorite ape: Donkey Kong! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast […]

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September 24, 2020

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My Arcade Contra – Micro Player Premium Edition Mini Arcade Review

We got one! The My Arcade Contra is a premium mini arcade cabinet from My Arcade which is giving stiff competition to the super impulse tiny arcade units. Yes, it’s more than double the price, but as we saw with the My Arcade Space Invaders unit, it could be money well spent. So here’s Jon […]

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September 22, 2020

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GenX Action Heroes

About This Episode This week we go back to that local theater from our childhoods to remember and celebrate some of the greatest action heroes of the GenX era. Whether your favorite was a martial arts master, an armed-to-the-teeth warrior, or a wise-cracking every-man — we pick our favorites! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » […]

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September 17, 2020

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