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.

Elevator Action – 1983 Taito GenX Arcade Original Playthrough (and MORE!) – GenXGrownUp Live

Support the stream: streamlabs.com/genxgrownup Another classic ’80s-era arcade game, Elevator Action by Taito. Jon’s always wanted to see just how far this game goes, so on goes the infinite lives cheat in this casual Saturday evening live stream. #genxgrownup #taito #elevatoraction Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » […]

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October 21, 2019

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Bugs Bunny’s Space Carrot – 1977 Kid Stuff Book & Record | Full Story!

In 1977, Bugs Bunny built a space rocket that ran on carrot juice. How did that turn out? Find out in this full Kid Stuff book & record! Friday Night Arcade » youtube.com/fridaynightarcade #genxgrownup #bugsbunny Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » […]

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October 18, 2019

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Hot Wheels Stamps from the USPS

In 2018, the U.S. Postal Service began a celebration of Hot Wheels, the iconic die-cast cars that for the last 50 years have ignited the imaginations of generations of children around the world. Today, kids and adults alike still play with and collect these outrageously speedy scale models. If you missed the boat of the […]

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October 18, 2019

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Backtrack: The Terminator

About This Episode What kind of movie could you make in 1984 for a little over $6 million? Well, generally not a classic sci-fi blockbuster that spawns sequels and even a TV show. We’re talking about The Terminator. With Dark Fate coming soon pay homage to the one that started it all those many, many […]

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October 17, 2019

Pac-Man: Arcade Classics #14 vs My Arcade | Mini Arcade Showdown!

Arcade Classics is at it again. With the third version of Pac-Man, #14, now released, there’s finally a fair fight between AC & My Arcade. In this video, Jon compares Pac-Man as it is on both platforms (even talks a bit of history about the previous releases) and tells you which one he thinks is […]

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October 15, 2019

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Splatoon + Combat + Qix = War Brush Indie Game! – GenXGrownUp Live

We still have keys to give away — watch to find out how to win! Support the stream: streamlabs.com/genxgrownup It’s a royal rumble as Mo, George, and Jon go live on YouTube with War Brush: a brand new indie game that mashes up classic Atari Combat with elements of Splatoon and Qix. Plus, during the […]

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October 14, 2019