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.

The Rubik’s Cube

About This Episode This edition is all about the Rubik’s Cube! You remember it as that little twisty puzzle that drove you mad as a kid and became an icon of the 1980s right up there with boom boxes, Pac-Man, and leg warmers! With more than 400 million units sold and growing, the popularity of […]
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Ms. Pac-Man Board Game Review (1983)

The Ms Pac Man Board Game is a classic family game night staple from 1983. Sit back and munch on some dots as Jon gives us a brief overview of the Milton Bradley GenXGrownUp version of Ms Pac Man … The Board Game. #genxgrownup #pacman #boardgame Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch […]
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Kool-Aid Jammers – A Retro Drink Mix Taste Test!

Kool-Aid Jammers have been around for a long time but recently Kool-Aid has re-released a few of their retro drink mixes and there’s nothing that a GenXGrownUp loves more than Kool-Aid. Join Jon as he takes us on a retro taste test and reviews these new/old Kool-Aid mixes! #genxgrownup #koolaid Buy Retro Kool-Aid Flavors » […]

Space Force, Rebel Galaxy, & Canon EOS M50

  About This Episode In this episode, we discuss a new post-apocalyptic dystopian TV series where all of humanity lives on a train, check out a mid-range mirror-less DSLR camera that packs a lot of bang for the buck, and play an action game where you are a super-powered luchador battling with forces from the […]
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Galaga Micro Arcade vs. Tiny Arcade

The Galaga Micro Arcade has some competition in the form of the Galaga Tiny Arcade. Which form factor will win out? Sit back and relax while Jon from GenXGrownUp spends his time and hard-earned money to bring you all the answers! #Galaga #MicroArcade #TinyArcade Galaga Micro Arcade » amzn.to/3d5Vuui (affiliate) Galaga Tiny Arcade » amzn.to/3c6xTIC […]

That’s Incredible!

About This Episode Do you remember all the times that Fran, John, and Cathy Lee warned you to “not to try this at home?” Then you’re gonna enjoy our look back at the early ’80s TV variety show, “That’s Incredible!” Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: […]