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.

Atari Pong Quest Review | GenX Arcade Classic Evolved!

Atari PONG Quest™ is a new take on the seminal arcade smash. Take control of a brave young paddle and traverse treacherous lands – each loosely based on various classic Atari® hits – in this uniquely PONG®-themed dungeon-crawling RPG. Wondering if this new take on Pong is right for you? Find out in Jon’s comprehensive […]

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April 23, 2020

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Google Stadia, Duncanville, & Plexamp

About This Episode This week George can’t take using his son’s gaming headset any more and finds a great solution, Mo builds a medieval weapon (in miniature), and Jon checks out another entry in the online gaming world. All this and much more! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » […]

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April 23, 2020

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Roku Plays Galaga? | Play the Arcade Classic Game NOW on Your Streaming Box!

Galaga is the ubiquitous classic arcade game and Roku has become the ubiquitous streaming appliance. But did you know the streams have crossed? You can now play Galaga on your Roku streaming box. What’s it like? Is it worth your time? Join Jon as he takes a look at this version of the arcade favorite. […]

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April 19, 2020

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GenX Quarantine Board Game: Aces of Aces World War I Air Combat

Stuck in quarantine? We’ve got a GenX solution for you! Ace of Aces is a two-player combat picture book game designed by Alfred Leonardi and first published in 1980 by Nova Game Designs. It was one of Mo’s favorites and the fun endures even 40 years later. So dust off your copy (or head to […]

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April 17, 2020

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GenX Pop Culture Quotes We All Get Wrong

About This Episode We were shocked to discover many of the great quotes we recited growing up GenX were wrong! Listen as we nitpick the things we are absolutely sure we remembered and realize that we didn’t! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by […]

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April 16, 2020

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Easter Basket from Super Impulse | World’s Smallest & World’s Coolest | GenX Nostalgic Toys

Super Impulse manufactures miniature toys and games for the entire family. This year, SI sent GenXGrownUp an Easter Basket containing a sampling of some of their “World’s Smallest” and “World’s Coolest” toys. Watch to see some great ideas to stuff your Easter Baskets! #genxgrownup #superimpulse #easter World’s Smallest GI Joe Bundle Set of 3 Mini […]

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April 10, 2020

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