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.

Pengo Video Game – Retro Arcade Classic RePlay

The Pengo Video Game was a classic retro arcade game first released in 1982 by Sega. Join Jon and George as they push cubes, smashing Sno-Bees and slip-n-sliding all over the screen as they steer Pengo to untold glory. #genxgrownup Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod […]

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October 16, 2018

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Top Three Retro/GenX-Inspired Google Easter Egg Games

A short while ago we took a look at a Google Easter Egg that let you play an old-style text adventure: youtu.be/Ax8qbgoxz58 But we suspected that wasn’t the first retro-style, GenX-inspired game Google had hidden up its sleeve, and we were right! Join Jon as he takes a look at three more games you can […]

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October 14, 2018

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Announcing, The Drawn & Paneled Comics Podcast

We’re thrilled to announce a new podcast from GenXGrownUp. Each Wednesday, George and Jason (formerly of our YouTube series, Comic Sans) will bring you news, reviews, interviews, and discussions of everything happening in the comic book universe. We’re Generation X’ers who spent a large portion of our formative years immersed in the world of comics […]

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October 12, 2018

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Venom, Tunity, & Life Is Strange 2

In this episode, Jon explains how he burned his retinas, George tells us about a game (or is it just a game?), and Mo finds an app that solves a problem nobody knew existed. All of this and much, much more! Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod […]

Jon

October 11, 2018

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Buck Rogers In The 25th Century | Brought To You By Generation X

Buck Rogers In The 25th Century is one of the classic science fiction TV shows from Generation X. It starred Gil Gerard as Buck Rogers, Erin Gray as Wilma Deering, Pamela Hensley as Princess Ardala, and everyone’s favorite robot – Twiki! Running for two seasons, the show has captured a cult following that’s still going […]

Jon

October 9, 2018

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Donkey Kong Spooky Remix | October Halloween Themed DK

It’s October, and that means time to start ramping up for Halloween! What better way than to have some fun with a scary twist on a GenX arcade favorite, with the Donkey Kong Spooky Remix from the fine folks over at the Donkey Kong Forum? They’re even holding a tournament and providing the ROM for […]

Jon

October 6, 2018

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