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.

Crackdown 3, Alita: Battle Angel, & Lockly

About This Episode You may notice this podcast sounds a little different, and that’s because for the first time we recorded the show in the same room! We were all attending Pensacon (you can hear our thoughts about the convention here: genxgrownup.com/podcast-pensacon-2019-se) and sat down together in the Hilton Homewood board room with our gear and […]
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Headed to Infinity Con 2019

Infinity Con 2019 is one of the best regional conventions around. This year GenXGrownup and Drawn & Paneled will be there in full force to enjoy the Costume contest, Face-Off contest, Smash Bros. tournament, and so much more. March 2nd-3rd in Lake City, FL – come join us for all the fun! #genxgrownup #infinityconfl #cosplay […]

Pensacon 2019 Live Stream Special Edition

About This Episode GenXGrownUp was in attendance at Pensacon 2019 in Pensacola, Florida. After a full day of taking in the sights & sounds at the Bay Center, Jon, George, & Mo gathered around a microphone in the hotel for a first-ever live streamed podcast episode. Originally airing live on YouTube and Facebook, this Special Edition […]

Backtrack: Retired Advertising Icons

About This Episode Back in the 70s & 80s, nothing sold a product better than a great mascot or spokesperson. Everyone knew Mr. Wipple, Chalie the Tuna, and the Maytag repairman, and they became almost synonymous with the products they represented. We thought that they’d be around forever but times change and many of our […]