GenXGrownUp Podcast

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In Search Of... Sep 11, 2025

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We dive into one of the most intriguing and mysterious television series of the late 1970s and early ’80, In Search Of… With its eerie narration and fascination with the unexplained, it explored everything from ancient mysteries to paranormal phenomena. We talk about how it came to be, why it captured so many imaginations, and what makes it so fascinating to revisit still today!

(May contain some explicit language.)

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In Search of… (Series) – TV Tropes » bit.ly/3V5iUrl
Episode List » bit.ly/41HMQh0
Remembering the TV Series, “In Search of…” » bit.ly/4gjyskY
Before Unsolved Mysteries Leonard Nimoy Hosted In Search Of » bit.ly/4nlJkRz
Zachary Quinto Reveals the Mysteries that Surprised Him Most in the New Series ‘In Search Of’ » bit.ly/4m7jnUK
In Search Of….Lost Civilizations, Extraterestrials, Magic and Witchcraft, Strange Phenomena, Myths and Monsters » amzn.to/4n0ecr6 (affiliate)
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Irish Blood, DJI Mic Mini, & Gears of War: Reloaded Sep 04, 2025

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We watch a new dramatic series where an American attorney visits Ireland to unravel a family mystery, check out some tech to help alleviate some of those all-too-familiar GenX aches & pains, and play the new remastered version of a legendary Xbox original now available on all major platforms!

(May contain some explicit language.)

Interior Chinatown » youtu.be/INim9MZmqe8?si=WRLH7bqE_avi926c
Dexter Resurrection » youtu.be/84o1Q6fB20k?si=tufkfuNUY_LRViKm
Irish Blood » youtu.be/2XYB7HVFNC4?si=fBOAIgXn10tqAsrF
Nekteck Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager » amzn.to/4lSL6IX (affiliate)
DJI Mic Mini » www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate)
Gears of War: Reloaded » www.gearsofwar.com/games/gears-reloaded/
Watch Jon play GoW » www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ_kgJ__JCU&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp
DnD Forgotten Realms: The Archives » store.steampowered.com/app/1904530/Forgotten_Realms_The_Archives__Collection_Three/
Gen V S02 » youtu.be/6WxofgjVpXg?si=BxcZ6Y_APS30DIXh
Spinal Tap 2 » youtu.be/wMQZG9u4Sjg?si=ByA6cp0KRUFE2R1y
RetroCon » retrocons.com/
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No Jacket Required - Phil Collins Aug 28, 2025

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We’re turning back the dial to 1985, when Phil Collins ruled the charts with his smash-hit album No Jacket Required. Packed with iconic tracks like “Sussudio” and “One More Night,” this record didn’t just dominate radio, it helped define the sound of an era. We’ll dig into the making of the album, its massive commercial success, and why it still sparks conversation (and maybe a little air-drumming) nearly four decades later.

(May contain some explicit language.)

“No Jacket Required”: 40 Years of Pop Perfection » bit.ly/3JyULa2
40 Years Ago: ‘No Jacket Required’ Sends Phil Collins Into Orbit » bit.ly/4mANHbq
5 Facts about No Jacket Required » bit.ly/3JAVuaH
Is Phil Collins’ No Jacket Required Secretly the Best Pop Record of the 80s? » bit.ly/3HUiO2C
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Alien Earth, ReO2 Lens Restorer, & Crime Scene Cleaner Aug 21, 2025

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We tune in for the new horror sci-fi TV series that expands on the Alien franchise, check out a high-tech gadget to help contact lens wearers see clearer for longer, and play a twisted video game where it’s your job to clean up crime scenes for mob bosses!

(May contain some explicit language.)

Alien: Earth » youtu.be/ZbsiKjVAV28?si=XDIDAQ6wPXKN-FT-
Weapons » youtu.be/OpThntO9ixc?si=QVMQJEGov17qWEOx
Tamara Dever Ultimate Mix Tape Quiz Books
Photo Scanner » amzn.to/3UrR7B0 (affiliate)
ReO2 Contact Cleaner » www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7KLZZ9H?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate)
Wireless Lavs Jon Bought for Trip » www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6GJ87Q?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate) DO NOT BUY!!!!
Alpha Response » store.steampowered.com/app/2089250/Alpha_Response/
Crime Scene Cleaner » store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/1040200/
Shinobi Art of Vengeance (Demo) » store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/SHINOBI_Art_of_Vengeance/
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Live » youtube.com/live/UzIROjup_PE?feature=share
Upload S04 » youtu.be/AWTnGzgL720?si=ox7xWBNlVU8l3h6W
Gears of War: Reloaded » www.gearsofwar.com/games/gears-reloaded/
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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Aug 14, 2025

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We’re heading back to the wastelands, dust, and chaos of Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome! From Bartertown to Master Blaster, it’s a wild mix of high-octane action, bizarre world-building, and a surprising dose of heart. So grab your makeshift armor and tighten your grip on the wheel — we don’t need another hero, but we do need to talk about Thunderdome.

(May contain some explicit language.)

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome » bit.ly/4oQzF7p
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome | The Mad Max Wiki » bit.ly/4otfkod
Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome – A Retrospective » bit.ly/45gWHMW
Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome Trivia » bit.ly/4oE0VG0
Making of » youtu.be/cePsy0KHZ20?si=lm36NJIwsIjftv7-
Let’s talk about Tina Turner’s pivotal contributions to the Mad Max saga » bit.ly/3HxTz61
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The Naked Gun, Shadow Labyrinth, & Remarkable Paper Pro Aug 07, 2025

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We head to the theatre to see how well Liam Neeson fills Leslie Nielsen’s shoes in a goofball cop comedy, check out the latest evolution of the paper-like tablet device for reading, writing, & note-taking, and dive back into the darkness with Remedy’s gut-wrenching sequel to their 2010 action-adventure horror game.

(May contain some explicit language.)

The Repair Shop » www.youtube.com/@TheRepairShop
The Naked Gun (2025) » youtu.be/uLguU7WLreA?si=CendDc8Jp2p1ziko
Billy Joel: So It Goes » youtu.be/fvCB4gg7yS0?si=WPpna3MUVSmamXD5
Spotify Playlist specifically for the Billy Joel documentary that George was too lazy to find » open.spotify.com/album/4m3VBrAyVplMWzg9lej1l3?si=pzmXMqC6QfWoXTTCeIFDHg&nd=1&dlsi=e3e44627b43b46e1
Neewer Video Stick Lights » www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKPJY971?tag=genxgrownup-20
Remarkable Color Pro » www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG9ZXWMK?tag=genxgrownup-20
Shadow Labyrinth » youtu.be/j_KKX42-m5U?si=bCT-y22iO88aXfjW
Shadow Labyrinth GXG Live Stream » youtu.be/0L2FYe2iajo
Alan Wake 2 » youtu.be/dlQ3FeNu5Yw?si=XxkiYiceq5n1XE5v
Alan Wake II GXG Live Stream » youtube.com/live/mJMUpM6ybhg
Alien: Earth » youtu.be/ZbsiKjVAV28?si=XDIDAQ6wPXKN-FT-
Weapons » youtu.be/OpThntO9ixc?si=QVMQJEGov17qWEOx
Nobody 2 » youtu.be/-5X2pt95cIo?si=-DejBxgtdh6xq0eC
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Gauntlet (Arcade Game) Jul 31, 2025

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We’re diving deep into the dungeon to celebrate 40 years of Gauntlet, the legendary arcade game that changed the way we played together. Four players, endless enemies, and that unforgettable voice: “Wizard needs food… badly.” We explore the origins of Gauntlet, the factors that led to its critical and financial success, and how it helped pave the way for the co-op games we love today. So grab a potion, steer clear of Death, and let’s journey back to 1985. Gauntlet turns 40 – and it still rules the dungeon!

(May contain some explicit language.)

Gauntlet | Video Game History Wiki » bit.ly/44UChsN
Gauntlet Arcade Game A Comprehensive Guide to History, Gameplay, and Legacy » bit.ly/4lUUD32
Gauntlet by Design: Creating the Four-Player-at-Once Arcade Game Experience – The Strong National Museum of Play » bit.ly/46zBFdt
Gauntlet: 10 Mind-Blowing Facts About The Arcade Classic » bit.ly/4fiB3v9
All The ‘Gauntlet’ Video Games, Ranked By Fans » bit.ly/4l0l4CZ
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Jurassic World Rebirth, 8VENTURE, & LEGO Infinity Gauntlet Jul 24, 2025

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We head to the theatre for the latest entry in the long-running film series that brings dinosaurs to life in current day, build a remarkable LEGO set that promises to be a snap to assemble, and play a modern homage to an Atari classic on a free fantasy console!

(May contain some explicit language.)

Jurassic World Rebirth » youtu.be/jan5CFWs9ic?si=9U9r4JKUY2c9aku6
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 » youtu.be/cwqPH7UhKYI?si=yIUMDfGpxTSbAKu3
Live Aid: When Rock ‘n Roll Took On The World » youtu.be/ZOA2jAq9tfw?si=EJTZRI1jcMoX0L_r
Screen Protector 12FT Military Grade Protection » amzn.to/3GIyiX2 (Affiliate)
LEGO Infinity Gauntlet » www.amazon.com/dp/B08YP94QJN?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate)
Beyond: Two Souls » store.steampowered.com/app/960990/?snr=1_5_9__205
Annalynn » store.steampowered.com/app/1508460/Annalynn/
8VENTURE » www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=2247
8VENTURE Live Stream » youtube.com/live/nvcLc1ecL0M
Fantastic Four: First Steps » youtu.be/18QQWa5MEcs?si=DTGKZxELPnif7thC
King of the Hill S14 » youtu.be/GleTI7jDWOs?si=7tKdkTh0ws-OZA5H
Curly Wurly Bar » www.amazon.com/dp/B004HYEFL0?tag=genxgrownup-20
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Back to the Future Jul 17, 2025

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Can you believe it’s been forty years since Marty McFly first revved up the DeLorean and blasted his way into pop culture history? In this Backtrack, we’re firing up the flux capacitor to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time traveler, buckle up — because where we’re going… we don’t need roads.

(May contain some explicit language.)

25 Facts About Back to the Future » bit.ly/451QRyC
‘The film wouldn’t even be made today’: the story behind Back to the Future at 40 » bit.ly/3GtmoQO
Back to the Future™ » bit.ly/4nKtPnf
Back To The Future: All 8 Timelines In The Movies Explained » bit.ly/3Uf93yy
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28 Years Later, Tokyo Highway, & Missile Command: Delta Jul 10, 2025

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We watch two very different media offerings that both revolve around the return of the dead, test a budget-priced game controller with premium features that might surprise you, and head back to the bunker to play Atari’s new entry in the classic Missile Command franchise.

(May contain some explicit language.)

Squid Game Season 3 » youtu.be/zgGTVaG2UiQ?si=n2UnaTEj52Txm3aA
28 Years Later » youtu.be/mcvLKldPM08?si=PfKOLVqgweRRVk0j
Revival » www.syfy.com/revival
KOTH Pop Vinyls x4 » www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJRZTPY4?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate)
EasySMX PC Controller » amzn.to/46jOw3a (affiliate)
Rocket Squad » www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPS1WR3?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate)
Tokyo Highway » www.allplay.com/board-games/tokyo-highway-rainbow-city/
Zaccaria Pinball » www.zaccaria-pinball.com/
Missile Command Delta » atari.com/products/missile-command-delta
Watch Jon play on Live Stream » youtube.com/live/8OTeILN1orw
Superman » youtu.be/Ox8ZLF6cGM0?si=I6w6lNe_z6E51qeu
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 » youtu.be/cwqPH7UhKYI?si=yIUMDfGpxTSbAKu3
Dexter: Resurrection » youtu.be/84o1Q6fB20k?si=tEszxjpGBBHJiEPM
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