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.

Dig Dug Arcade Game RePlay | GenX 1982 Namco Classic

Dig Dug is a 1982 maze arcade game developed and published by Namco. It was distributed by Atari, Inc. in North America and Europe. You’re tasked with defeating all of the enemies in each stage, done by either inflating them with air with a pump until they pop or crushing them underneath large rocks. George […]

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March 6, 2020

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Backtrack: Oingo Boingo & Danny Elfman

About This Episode Oingo Boingo. If you’re a GenX’er, that name probably brings up memories of Dead Man’s Party in Back to School or the title track for Weird Science. The band, with frontman Danny Elfman, made an ’80s sound that was fun, different, and decidedly cool. We take a look back on Oingo Boingo, […]

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March 5, 2020

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Sonic the Hedgehog, The Pedestrian, & Graphene Battery Tech

About This Episode Who says we can’t talk about serious topics every now and again? Well, we do. But in this episode, we have a discussion about some cutting-edge technology! But we quickly slip back into form and talk about some great video games and other media we are (hopefully) enjoying! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » […]

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February 27, 2020

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Rubik’s Tilt Super Impulse Review | Electronic Rubik’s Cube Puzzle

Marketed as an innovative, new way to play Rubik’s, Rubik’s Tilt is an electronic handheld game, featuring a “virtual” Rubik’s Cube on a high resolution, high definition screen which requires brain power and hand/eye coordination, and motion controls the game. Twist, turn and Tilt to move the columns, rows, and sides. On paper it sound […]

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February 22, 2020

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Backtrack: GenX Pop Culture Catchphrases

About This Episode The catchphrases you know probably do more to identify when you grew up than anything else. If someone were to say, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”, “Where’s the beef?”, or “Gag me with a spoon”, would you understand what was being said? If so, then you should definitely listen to […]

Jon

February 20, 2020

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Street Fighter 2 New Wave Toys Mini Arcade Review

This premium 12″ arcade cabinet Looks, Plays, and Controls like the original Street Fighter II: Champion’s Edition! Also includes Super Street Fighter II: Turbo ROM! This replica 1/6th scale arcade cabinet is fully licensed by Capcom. But at $119, how does it stack up against other offerings, and is it worth your money? Jon runs […]

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February 17, 2020

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