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.

Pac-Man Tiny Arcade Cocktail Review – Cracker Barrel EXCLUSIVE

Exclusively at Cracker Barrel’s retail stores, introducing Tiny Arcade Pac-Man Table Top! A mini version of the original full-size tabletop arcade with gameplay, color, hi-res screen, arcade game sounds, joystick, and two-directional buttons! Jon picked up this latest iteration of Pac-Man and reviews it for you. Tiny Arcades » amzn.to/2MuAOQp #genxgrownup #TinyArcade #PacMan Subscribe » […]

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October 10, 2019

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Joker, Creepshow, & Ryobi Tools

About This Episode This week, Mo and George each talk about a show that has ended but Jon gives us a brand new show to watch! Plus all our usual content on tech, toys, and media! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: […]

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October 10, 2019

Trapper Keeper Game Review – Legendary GenX School Binder Now a Game!

Do you rule the school? Find out when you play the Trapper Keeper Game! Collect Homework, Quizzes, Signatures, Report Cards, Notes from Classmates, and Field Trip Slips to see who can score the most points. In this review, Jon takes this new game from Big G Creative for a spin and finds out if there’s […]

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October 4, 2019

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Rollie: A Brand New NES Homebrew Platformer! – GenXGrownUp Live

Support the stream: streamlabs.com/genxgrownup Rollie is a family-friendly platformer for the classic Nintendo Entertainment System starring Rollie, the rolling raccoon. Join Jon as he takes an early look at this new title, and speaks live with the creator of the game! Rollie on Kickstarter » bit.ly/2VjsPtx www.facebook.com/rolliegame optovania.com Tweets by optovania #genxgrownup #nes #rollie Subscribe […]

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October 4, 2019

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Backtrack: Dead Brands

About This Episode Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s there were brand names that seemed like they would go on forever: Pan Am, Woolworth, A & P. But due to bad management, not keeping up with the changing times, or competition, many have died away leaving only memories. Join us as we venture into […]

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October 3, 2019

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Fourth Listener TV Theme Song Lists

Dan Instrumentals St. Elsewhere Night Court The Incredible Hulk (closing theme only) Buck Rogers Dragnet Questionable: The Simpsons (they do say “The Simpsons” once before the music starts. If it doesn’t count put in “Theme to Hill Street Blues” Questionable: The Pink Panther theme Do we include songs that were hits prior to being the theme? If so, include Theme […]

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September 27, 2019