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.

Super Impulse Wacky Packages Minis – Can We Get All 66?

The new Super Impulse Wacky Packages Minis are out and we bought a whole damn case! “Why,” you ask? Because GenXGrownUp wants to see if it’s possible to get all 66 Super Impulse Wacky Packages Minis from one case! #wackypackages #worldssmallest #unboxing #miniproducts #minibrands #topps #genxgrownup Get Some Wacky Minis » amzn.to/3hZ04MV Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt […]

Jon

August 2, 2020

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Fear City, Q*bert Games, & Superhot: MCD

About This Episode This week we check out a variety of themed puzzles & toys from 1983, play the latest entry in the mind-bending game series where time only moves when you do, and Netflix offers up a mafia-focused documentary series that we can’t refuse. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » […]

Jon

July 30, 2020

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Arcade Classics Tetris #18 – Mini Arcade Review from Basic Fun

Been waiting to see the new Arcade Classics Tetris Mini Arcade machine? Well, GenXGrownUp ran out to Walmart just for you and grabbed the first one on the shelf. The Arcade Classics Tetris handheld mini retrogaming arcade unit from Basic Fun is something right up our alley. #tetris #tinyarcade #basicfun #toyreview #arcadegame Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt […]

Jon

July 28, 2020

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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 […]

Jon

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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