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REWIND: GenX Future Predictions Sep 12, 2024

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When Generation X dreamed about the future, we pictured either a technological paradise with flying cars, helpful robots, no illness and rocket ships or we pictured a wasteland brought on by some human action. Neither came true (luckily in the latter), but we’re still a ways off from where we thought we would be by now. In this Backtrack we look at what we thought the future would hold and discuss some of the things we thought we would have and don’t, and what we have that we never would have predicted.

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World Fairs » bit.ly/2CIcp7u
How close are we to the Jetsons? » bit.ly/2EvcvB0
Hover boards: Expectations vs. Reality » bit.ly/2pSFuVt
Wearable tech predictions for 2018 » bit.ly/2kseZ6O
The first video phone » bit.ly/2EmrAVN
Demolition Man on Amazon » amzn.to/2QPkaeK
A Self Drying Jacket on Kickstarter » kck.st/1Xz4Fcp
Nike’s self tying shoes » www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nz5x6EtSyI
How ill VR change the world? » bit.ly/2EXzUaj
Get a fingerprint door lock for your home on Amazon! » amzn.to/2QPkpqa
Will flying cars ever happen? » bit.ly/2RSSmYD
How robots are being used today » sciencing.com/robots-used-in-everyday-life-12084150.html
Jetpacks are here! » www.jetpackaviation.com/
Putting voices in your head » bit.ly/2QLJF0K
Moon bases being planned for now » nbcnews.to/2p9I7S0
Can we colonize Mars? » to.pbs.org/2PABkNl
Living in domes » bit.ly/2P6nlSt
Teleporting in real life (sorta) » bit.ly/2RQyHs8
Real laser test by Navy » youtu.be/jIxugT-QiEI
How close are we to a Tricorder? » bit.ly/2suXk0l
Did we forget about MAD? » bbc.in/2CIYzlr
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REWIND: Walkman & Discman Sep 05, 2024

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There’s probably not a GenX’er out there who wasn’t somehow impacted by the introduction of the Sony Walkman. The ability to carry the music you want to hear and listen to it wherever you go was seen as nothing short of a miracle in technology. In this episode, we talk about the Walkman’s history and our personal experiences with this life-changing piece of tech.

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The history of the Walkman » goo.gl/Bu5JgG
Watch the original commercial » youtu.be/xOTfzZCyCmo
Great Wikipedia page on the Walkman » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkman#Cassette-based
So what exactly is a mixtape? » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixtape
Kids react to the Walkman » youtu.be/Uk_vV-JRZ6E
Enter the Discman » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discman
Sony stops producing MiniDisc Walkman » goo.gl/ja2PL3
Sony MiniDisc Walkman on Amazon » amzn.to/2Je4jDV
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Satanic Panic of the '80s Aug 29, 2024

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In the 1980s, a wave of fear swept across America, fueled by rumors of satanic cults, ritualistic murders, and child abductions. This wave, known as the Satanic Panic, led to mass hysteria, witch hunts, and even false convictions. In this Backtrack, we delve into the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of this dark chapter in American history.

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The strange origins of the Satanic Panic: How one Canadian book started a worldwide witch hunt » bit.ly/3T8LpDJ
How ‘Satanic Panic’ Came to Roil the Nation During the 1980s » crimereads.com/satanic-panic-1980s/
Satanic Panic Phenomenon Explored In Documentary ‘Satan Wants You’ » bit.ly/3yNh3Qu
How a doctor and his patient sparked a global ‘Satanic Panic’ » bit.ly/3XofcLr
QAnon Revives America’s ‘Satanic Panic’ » n.pr/4e0uQ4X
After 30 years, a father is exonerated in ‘satanic panic’ case » bit.ly/3X6KvJ4
When Dungeons & Dragons Set Off a ‘Moral Panic’ » nyti.ms/3Jl4oVU
Satanic Panic’s long history — and why it never really ended — explained » bit.ly/4cNJueO
McGurk effect – Auditory Illusion » bit.ly/3XofcLr
The Devil Wears Headphones: A Brief History of Backmasking » bit.ly/475OrhZ
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Cuckoo, Aura Frame, & Local Arcades Aug 22, 2024

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We watch a new documentary series about the woman whose innovations changed the way catch serial killers, test out an inexpensive grooming gadget that promises to handle all your manscaping needs, and discuss the current state of one of our favorite hangouts: the local arcade.

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My Name is Earl » youtu.be/J8c9lL1SAVg?si=MqfGYtyyvoadx1F3
Cuckoo » youtu.be/sBoPoKL0EQY?si=cbiE1MP-Fc0EVaVF
Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer » youtu.be/BbZF_WluzPI?si=t2-Q1l4Wzgh5AnlI
Braun 5-in-1 Men’s Trimmer » amz.run/9TZW (affiliate)
Aura Carver 10.1″ Digital Picture Frame » amz.run/9TaJ (affiliate)
Chainsawman Lego Figure » amz.run/9SYW (affiliate)
Quantum Break (2016) » store.steampowered.com/app/474960/Quantum_Break/
Shapez 2 » shapez2.com/
Only Murders in the Building Season 4 » youtu.be/dKyX8rocAB8?si=Z3R23mGkXfKTRX5a
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice » youtu.be/As-vKW4ZboU?si=SNXHOINt349jBVhe
The Crow » youtu.be/djSKp_pwmOA?si=laPDUEJz7otT1ScE
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1984 Los Angeles Olympics Aug 15, 2024

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With the 2024 Olympics underway in Paris, we look back four decades to the year that reinvigorated The Games. From establishing new financial models to breaking ground for female athletes, and more, the Los Angeles Games changed everything. In this Backtrack, we’re looking back at the impact of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games.

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16 Days of Glory 1984 Summer Olympics » youtu.be/IUX8h2R3WAw?si=HboIEXFQwyBHx_dZ
Behind the success of the 1984 Summer Olympics » youtu.be/piBv6J8LcUs?si=7Vkt81-v37wfcLoT
Opening Ceremony Highlights – Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games » youtu.be/QcWF96wSjGM?si=MWHliE3BmOrVPKpj
How the L.A. ’84 Olympics Changed Everything – Sports Illustrated » bit.ly/3SEfzyr
Mary Lou Retton » youtu.be/kYETq4L4-S4?si=2na7KIsx65tqKXPY
Joan Benoit Wins First Ever Olympic Women’s Marathon » youtu.be/DedVXfgHVAY?si=ppPc2Jquerjnx5eL
1984 Marathon women, the finish of Gabriela Andersen » youtu.be/GM5wTcItbuY?si=QymRsEPOIYshni-S
Greg Louganis » youtu.be/udpVICVTQrQ?si=3C_dtbMUOM4mXxoi
Edwin Moses » youtu.be/FLw140sj-zg?si=saHSguQ3Ounm1bk1
Carl Lewis winning Four Gold Medals at the Olympic Games 1984 » youtu.be/h04lOmMyAMo?si=GE0WCTyrQaDfDnhD
Mark Schultz » youtu.be/KbI-tNpI_Dg?si=sxWAtSf1P6KALq_x
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Deadpool & Wolverine, Surge Protector Outlet, & Fallout London Aug 08, 2024

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We head to the theatre for the Marvel team-up movie breaking box office records, check out a simple gadget to both power and protect your favorite electronic gear, and weigh the pros and cons of virtual pinball vs. physical pinball machines.

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Deadpool and Wolverine » youtu.be/73_1biulkYk?si=9KdNCUF568leu_FF
Cobra Kai Season 6 » youtu.be/m0aa_JaA-c8?si=X5_BEdL2s7oyvLI5
Longlegs » youtu.be/FXOtkvx25gI?si=SpLXHZ3uqisUVJKm
Chainsaw Man » youtu.be/l96zmDlWCBk?si=BJF5H8rlrOObhgOk
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Nobody Wants to Die » nobodywantstodie.games/
Fallout London » fallout4london.com/
Pinball Physical vs Virutal? » bit.ly/3WRcWvM
Alien: Romulus » youtu.be/x0XDEhP4MQs?si=E-slLSa4hyFqfFdC
Utah GamExpo » utahretrogamexpo.com/
Long Island Retro Gaming Expo » bit.ly/3yvI3Uj
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BONUS: Howard Scott Warshaw's Yars' Revenge Sequel Aug 02, 2024

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Yars' Revenge is a video game designed by Howard Scott Warshaw for the Atari Video Computer System. The game involves a fly-like humanoid alien race known as Yars attacking their arch-rivals the Qotile who have destroyed their habitable planets in their solar system. The players control a Yar and fire or devour an energy shield protecting the Qotile to finish off the enemy with their Zorlon cannon.

We've seen a number of re-imaginings and successors to Yars, but thus far, Howard Scott Warshaw's design for a true evolution and sequel remains on the drawing board. In this exclusive interview, we speak with HSW about the current state of his sequel and learn how to we can help get it over the finish line!

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REWIND: Playing Outside Aug 01, 2024

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One, two, three…. NOT IT! How many times have you started an exhausting game of tag with those words? In this week’s GenXGrownUp Backtrack we remember playing outside. Sometimes because we wanted to and sometimes because our parents banned us from the house! We talk about playing in the dirt, playing alone and other uses we found for “unstructured” time.

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The death of Recess » thebestschools.org/magazine/death-of-recess/
Is playing in the dirt a good thing? » bit.ly/2NcM5r0
Army men on Amazon » amzn.to/2n0TZ8I
Biking freedom » www.grcycling.com/stories/cycling-sense-freedom/
MLB Kids » mlb.mlb.com/mlb/kids/index.jsp
Best basketball courts in NYC » cbsloc.al/2M1i5Kg
Kickball leagues » www.kickball.com/kickball
The basics of stickball » www.streetplay.com/stickball/introduction.shtml
Skelzies (It’s real!) » itshotlinks.com/games/skelzie.php
Tag the movie » www.tagthemovie.com/
Twists on hide and seek » www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2008/nov/23/13
What is Manhunt? » www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=manhunt
How to play kick the can » www.wikihow.com/Play-Kick-the-Can
Why playing alone is good for kids » bit.ly/2HcpWHa
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REWIND: Retired Advertising Mascots Jul 25, 2024

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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 beloved characters have been replaced. In this Backtrack we remember some of our favorites and talk about what made them so memorable.

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The life and death of Spuds Mackenzie » bit.ly/2vpzeGH
Taco Bell liable for 42 million because of the Yo Quiero Dog » bit.ly/2SMGGdI
Original Duracell Bunny commercial » youtu.be/FNAKgApo72U
And Energizer Bunny takes over » youtu.be/qiFQsxGUQOI
How many licks? » youtu.be/O6rHeD5x2tI
9 things you didn’t know about Morris the Cat » bit.ly/2SbZBcX
Charlie the Tuna » youtu.be/4HYOv9Fmt-Q
Exxon Tiger is called back » youtu.be/_I7xSLeILyQ
McGruff the Crime Dog safety products » www.mcgruff-safe-kids.com/
Punchy (Hawaiian Punch) » youtu.be/-LyBBlOkuuA
Snoopy dropped by MetLife » youtu.be/GhS8ZG03H1Y
There once was a mascot named Pizza Pete » bit.ly/2TWUAGS
The Frito Bandito, the mascot they would like for us to forget » allthatsinteresting.com/frito-bandito
Joe Camel Ads » www.vintageadbrowser.com/joe-camel-ads
Madge » youtu.be/H7BvEldVEHU
Did pop rocks and soda kill Mikey? » www.snopes.com/fact-check/pop-rocks-soda/
I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up » youtu.be/bQlpDiXPZHQ
I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up memes » youtu.be/v1WMQYd6IwE
Where’s The Beef Lady » youtu.be/idnwh6iDnXA
Bartles and Jaymes » youtu.be/hYdWHK6AA6E
Time To Make The Doughnuts – Fred the Baker » youtu.be/sjqUMOdgH5E
Mr. Whipple » youtu.be/L50tuag6iRs
Marlboro Man » youtu.be/JLvU498Eu1s
Maytag repairman » youtu.be/LCfmi5C40D4
Milton the Toaster » youtu.be/_L2nodU5pYY
Mr. ZIP » youtu.be/Tf71PHyOfR0
Cool Spot » youtu.be/hZgwxGl1lUA
The Noid » youtu.be/7Gt0uaxf-Uo
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Beverly Hills Cop Jul 18, 2024

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In the early ’80s, Eddie Murphy’s star was on the rise, as was the new genre of “comedy buddy cop” movie. In 1984, those two trends collided in a film that both thrilled audiences and skyrocketed Murphy’s fame. In this Backtrack, we’re driving our Chevy Nova back to 1984’s, Beverly Hills Cop!

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Beverly Hills Cop (1984) – Cinema Crazed » bit.ly/4cKBegt
Beverly Hills Cop movie review (1984) | Roger Ebert » bit.ly/3W5RZf4
The Numbers | Beverly Hills Cop » bit.ly/4f4HbGK
The Legacy of the Beverly Hills Cop Theme Song » on.wsj.com/3LuDTyZ
The Long-Lasting Legacy of ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ » bit.ly/3YpiyPh
15 Things You May Not Have Known About ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ » bit.ly/4cUSAae
How ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Pays Homage to the 1984 Original » bit.ly/3Lpziy7
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