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.

80s Martial Arts Classic, The Last Dragon – Movies You Probably Missed

George could never get enough of 80s martial arts flicks, but among his favorites is the unlikely classic produced by Berry Gordy, The Last Dragon. What’s the big deal with film? Find out in this episode of Movies You Probably Missed. Buy The Last Dragon » amzn.to/2CITvxS Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » […]

Jon

January 6, 2018

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The Toys That Made Us, Vintage Atari Haul, & Darkest Dungeon

In this episode, Jon starts down the path of appearing on “Hoarders” when he comes across a “few” classic video games at a flea market, Mo laments over getting a great Christmas gift, and we are joined once again by our good friend Emceemur who costs Jon and Mo more money and frustration by introducing […]

Jon

January 4, 2018

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Atari 8-bit Computer Favorites – GXG Live

The Atari 8-bit line of home computers were my introduction to the wonderful world of home computing — and a worthy successor to the Atari 2600 as my primary gaming device. In this live stream I share some of my favorites from the system. Play at Archive.org » goo.gl/PG6seN Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp […]

Jon

January 3, 2018

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Buried Bucks: Primitive Game Design Yields Infinite Fun – GXG Replays

Buried Bucks (or “Buried Buck$”) is one of Jon’s all-time favorite games from the days of the Atari 8-bit computers. In this GXG Replays, he introduces Mo to the simple yet elegant game design which surrounds blowing up terrain in order to rescue little dollar signs! Play now for FREE » goo.gl/9ep15M Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt […]

Jon

January 2, 2018

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Let’s Take a Spin with a Trial Brick Loot Box – GXG Unboxening

Among my Christmas swag was a trial edition of the building brick-themed subscription box, Brick Loot. It’s entirely new to me, so what better box to unbox in an unboxening? Brick Loot » brickloot.com Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » […]

Jon

January 1, 2018

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Pac-Man Scratch-Offs from the Florida Lottery! – GXG Plug-N-Play

Like to gamble? Like Pac-Man? Heck, why not just throw both in a blender and make a smoothie! That’s what the Florida Lottery has done this holiday season. Enjoy as I squander my money on some of these festive, retro-gaming classic themed tickets. Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com […]

Jon

December 30, 2017

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