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**GenXGrownUp Podcast**

Generation X. If you grew up in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, you know just how cool it was to be a kid back then. We had the greatest music, movies, games, technology, and pop culture of any generation, and though we’ve grown older, we have refused to outgrow our love of everything GenX. GenXGrownUp looks at yesterday and today through the eyes of Generation X’ers who have refused to grow up!

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SINGLE: Mo Delivers Jon's TV to his Mom May 10, 2025

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In this "Single," Mo remembers the time Jon asked for help moving a big-screen TV to his Mom's house.

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Mad Magazine May 08, 2025

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We’re flipping through the pages of Mad Magazine! This legendary satirical publication warped young minds, skewered sacred cows, and helped define American humor for generations. From Alfred E. Neuman’s toothy grin to the fearless parodies that ruffled feathers and cracked us up, we’re exploring how Mad became a cultural institution, and why its influence still matters today.

(May contain some explicit language.)

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A Brief History of Mad Magazine » bit.ly/4d2oOS1
The Madcap History of Mad Magazine Will Unleash Your Inner Class Clown » bit.ly/3GUqalO
History of an Idiot » bit.ly/4j0st4s
Spy vs Spy Wiki » bit.ly/4iOlStq
13 MAD FOLD-INS: An AL JAFFEE Tribute » bit.ly/3EUxYDD
List of film spoofs in Mad » bit.ly/3EU41Uk
Don Martin – Illustration History » bit.ly/4m9RPj8
Sergio Aragones » bit.ly/3Z7eang
An Oral History of MADtv, the Sketch Show That Never Quite Changed »
Unaired 1974 Mad TV Special » youtu.be/dUQiXGA-0Tk
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Adolescence, Bazarr, & Oblivion Remastered May 01, 2025

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We watch the latest episodes from a video game classic turned small-screen series, marvel at the precision technology packed into a cheap measuring gadget and play the remastered edition of a nearly 20-year-old Bethesda RPG that promises to breathe new life into the established title.

(May contain some explicit language.)

Adolescence » youtu.be/Wk5OxqtpBR4?si=vZtSNmH9tDGrfh7S
Locked » www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ4DX8KS?tag=genxgrownup-20
Promotional Dolus Web Site (fake) » dolusofficial.com/
Digital Calipers » www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2386QN9?tag=genxgrownup-20
Unraid » unraid.net/
Oblivion Remastered » beth.games/3GycFYY
JR: Buckshot Roulette (Critical Reflex) » store.steampowered.com/app/2835570/Buckshot_Roulette/
Botanicula » amanita-design.net/games/botanicula.html
Thunderbolts » youtu.be/-sAOWhvheK8?si=cQlL5h8UQjuuO6D_
Love, Death, And Robots Season 4 » youtu.be/p6XL6W_7_GA?si=UMcGwjrcA7TQsyHs
SFGE – Use Promo Code: “GENXGROWNUP” » gameatl.com/
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ThunderCats Apr 24, 2025

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We’re pouncing into the world of blazing swords, ancient prophecies, and feline warriors. Whether you grew up watching Lion-O lead the charge on Third Earth or you’re just curious about why this ‘80s classic still roars with fans today, we’ve got you covered. From Mumm-Ra’s spooky transformations to that unforgettable theme song. Get ready to revisit the animated world of the ThunderCats!

(May contain some explicit language.)

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Show Notes

ThunderCats Wiki » bit.ly/4lJFSAc
ThunderCats Toys Wiki » bit.ly/448J4PK
15 Amazing Facts » bit.ly/3GhEeFJ
15 Things You NEVER KNEW About ThunderCats » bit.ly/3EDE5fn
The Untold Truth of ThunderCats » youtu.be/uFtzbL5fKhU?si=JFT0gksDjPavOpGd
ThunderCats Opening » youtu.be/HcGNqrAtsgg?si=_aLTaqza0zC9PTkJ
The ThunderCats Sequel Was Dark, Nasty and Way Too Adult » bit.ly/4lOepxu
Things About Thundercats You Only Notice As An Adult » bit.ly/4jsqOpa
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Death of a Unicorn, Unraid, & Void Sols Apr 17, 2025

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We hit the theatres for a film about the accidental death of a mythical horned steed, revisit a popular data storage solution to help keep all your digital property safe, and press start on a gorgeous new arcade cabinet evolved from an Atari classic!

(May contain some explicit language.)

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Show Notes

Bosch Season 3 » youtu.be/_AMVTeaNctQ?si=UOwzzF0x94mjjP5d
The Woman in the Yard » youtu.be/1s-Ko4J3mWs?si=xGkYxC75ps9wk0aY
Death of a Unicorn » youtu.be/9cMIarrxLGs?si=v5FSG7ULGX8OCSH5
Lego 75379 R2-D2 » amzn.to/4llBuHq (affiliate)
Dual Wireless Lavalier Mics » amz.cx/3Q1q (affiliate)
Unraid » unraid.net/
Assassin’s Creed Shadows » www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/shadows
Void Sols » store.steampowered.com/app/2736690/Void_Sols/
Asteroids Recharged (Alan-1) » alan-1.com/
Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie » youtu.be/lVb7Xzlnmt8?si=ehVUSxuWGKOYgsVz
SFGE – Use Promo Code: “GENXGROWNUP” » gameatl.com/
Andor Season 2 » youtu.be/AE4wxt70aUM?si=Sh9ARYbiENmpZLdV
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We Are the World Apr 10, 2025

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In 1985, a group of the biggest music stars on the planet came together for one night to record a song that would make history. The powerful anthem they produced raised millions for famine relief & proved that music can truly change the world. In this Backtrack, we’re traveling back forty years explore the history and legacy of the song that saved lives, We Are the World!

(May contain some explicit language.)

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Watch the Music Video » youtu.be/9AjkUyX0rVw?si=7yFC06NeCP8M0vLt
We Are the World: 10 Things You Didn’t Know » bit.ly/41Qc0ua
Watch the Greatest Night in Pop on Netflix » www.netflix.com/title/81720500
The History of the We Are The World Song » bit.ly/4iXzt2Q
Lyrics » bit.ly/3EdZxY2
Lionel Richie on the continuing power of “We Are the World” – CBS News » cbsn.ws/3FZGPUy
We are the World Ethiopia, Famine and U.S. Humanitarianism » bit.ly/4j4xdWQ
‘We Are the World’ at 30: 12 tales you might not know » bit.ly/4hVnVLQ
‘We Are the World’: A Minute-by-Minute Breakdown » bit.ly/4cjGtVc
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Breakout Beyond, Novocaine, & LEGO Grogu Apr 03, 2025

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We watch a British TV series that challenges some of the funniest comics to keep a straight face, bust out the bricks for for an adorable Star Wars icon you can construct with LEGO, and we “break out” Atari’s latest reimagining of its ball-and-paddle arcade classic!

(May contain some explicit language.)

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Suits LA » youtu.be/G0KMvx4y2-o?si=E3ezUkfrKL8wBhmM
Last One Laughing UK » youtu.be/pn-yCmpElv8?si=lKcS1xGFVtItvHdY
Novocaine » youtu.be/99BLnkAlC1M?si=Z0hoWMIFAc_yQZmD
LEGO Grogu with Hover Pram 75403 » www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHLH39JV?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate)
Ghost of Tsushima » www.playstation.com/en-us/games/ghost-of-tsushima/
Grid Ranger » pixeljam.itch.io/grid-ranger
Breakout Beyond » atari.com/products/breakout-beyond
Breakout Beyond Live Stream » youtube.com/live/fUipDrRGl9k
The Last of Us Season 2 » youtu.be/_zHPsmXCjB0?si=LMBKvEl87Qc8N984
Black Mirror Season 7 » youtu.be/gEgd3EmeE50?si=azG0msg1XMTIzGWq
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GenX Kids' Rides Mar 27, 2025

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It’s common knowledge that our GenX youth was a free-range childhood – leaving the house & the morning and back before dark. As we spent our unsupervised days roaming the neighborhood, our modes of personal transportation were as varied as they were awesome. From Big Wheels & bicycles to go-karts & skateboards — in this Backtrack, we’re hitting the road and remembering all the ways we got around as kids!

(May contain some explicit language.)

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Original Big Wheel History, How the Big Wheel Started » bit.ly/4hPpvix
The Green Machine » bit.ly/3FGmjs1
Concrete Dreams: A Rad Retrospective on 80s Skateboarding Culture » bit.ly/4hXej3y
The History of Karting in America » bit.ly/4c9nBYO
The Bicycle Uprising: Remembering the Midtown Bike Ban 25 Years Later » bit.ly/4iBsA6U
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Mickey 17, 1982 Caveman, & Bread and Fred Mar 20, 2025

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We watch the newest entry in the big-screen Marvel Cinematic Universe, check out a vintage electronic game where you’re a caveman stealing eggs from a dinosaur, and play a maddeningly cute cooperative multiplayer game featuring a pair of mountain-climbing penguins!

(May contain some explicit language.)

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Captain American: Brave New World » youtu.be/1pHDWnXmK7Y?si=cYvZzJqMjDtyjiwM
Mickey 17 » youtu.be/tA1s65o_kYM?si=OlB0rnOicevZgjbi
Flight Risk » youtu.be/ojC9JBuccJA?si=IZjxvTnyQFtWCrd9
LED Reading Light » amzn.to/422V3N4 (affiliate)
1982 Caveman » youtu.be/0FCGcVPf1jI
All Return to Dark Tower in one box » www.etsy.com/listing/1633833933/digital-stl-return-to-dark-tower-insert
Bread & Fred » www.sandcastlesst.com/games/bread-fred/
Death of a Unicorn » youtu.be/62pyfjnzIuc?si=r5LN027Y8Qe97D1p
Bosch: Legacy Season 3 » youtu.be/yFTLGcjBpjc?si=wja05kbemUlTgO_q
Breakout Beyond » atari.com/products/breakout-beyond
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GenX Phone Fun Mar 13, 2025

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These days, a phone is a super-computer in your pocket, but growing up GenX, it was an appliance plugged into the wall. But like today, we still found a way to use the phone for our entertainment. From 900 numbers to party lines; Moviefone to prank calling – we made our own fun. In this Backtrack, we remember all the ways we used to make our own fun with the home telephone.

(May contain some explicit language.)

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Show Notes

Breakup of AT&T » bit.ly/4bIh8DQ
Back in the ’80s, people called 1-900 numbers to meet celebs, eavesdrop on NASA and cry » bit.ly/3FnIVxk
Dial-a-Santa Commercials from the 80s » youtu.be/CGlRlQaVPzo?si=L8t6xaCYzgp3QTJ-
Sports Phone, the 1980s Way to Get Real-Time Scores » bit.ly/41W9EtA
Remember calling the phone company speaking clock for the time? » bit.ly/3R1gBDr
Horror Hotlines: When 80s Kids Dared To Dial » bit.ly/43Cxjk4
Freddy Krueger Hotline Commercial » youtu.be/QtPVxisMLas
Still working adventure phone » 630-847-5241
The History of Phone Phreaking » bit.ly/4iIoKZi
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