We head back to the theatre for latest kaiju team-up movie from Legendary pictures, check out a capable mini computer with a budget price that just might surprise you, and play a new arcade-style indie game featuring a cow with a pickaxe gather

Tetris 40th Anniversary

9 days ago 51m 33s

Forty years ago, now, a Russian software engineer wrote a simple puzzle game in his spare time. It featured a variety of geometric shapes falling into a well, and in short order, the world was in love with his creation. In this episode, we dive

Late Night with the Devil, THE400 Mini, & HP Smart-Tank Printers

16 days ago 1h 10m

We head to the theatre for a demonic possession horror film unlike any we’ve seen before, check out some innovative inkjet printer tech that does away with those hated ink cartridges, and spin up a few hundred classic computer games with a new

GenX Travel Experience

23 days ago 1h 3m

They say it’s not the destination, but the journey that matters. Striking out on a trip — be it for business or pleasure — has changed dramatically since our days growing up as Generation X’ers. In this Backtrack, we’re exploring all the ways t

Dune II, Northwoods Hodag, & Harold Halibut

30 days ago 1h 5m

We watch the new medieval fantasy film starring Hawkins, Indiana’s favorite daughter, assemble some fun with a cryptic building toy gifted to us by one of our fourth listeners, and spin up the latest release of our favorite video emulation fron

The Last Starfighter

Mar 14th, 2024 54m 15s

Four decades ago, young Alex Rogan got the highest score ever on his favorite game: Starfighter. He’s shocked to find out the game was a training & recruitment tool for actual intergalactic pilots, and his performance has earned him entry into

Lisa Frankenstein, Audio Technica, & Deliver Us Mars

Mar 7th, 2024 1h

We head to the theatres to see a new comedy/horror film that would feel right at home in the ’80s, check out some tech that delivers crystal-clear free content to your fancy Smart TV, and dive into the latest from the Life is Strange franchise

TV Game Shows

Feb 29th, 2024 1h 7m

Before the days of media streaming & binging, we were often glued to our sets to watch contestants compete for cash and prizes! From quizzes, to puzzles, to trivia and more, game shows both entertain and allow us to play along at home. So, hand

Beekeeper, Shower Power, & qomp2

Feb 22nd, 2024 1h 6m

We head to the movies to see Jason Statham’s latest film where he’s a one-man vengeance machine, check out some innovative and entertaining tech designed to be used in the shower, and play a brand new game that evolves the classic, Pong, into a

REWIND: Radio Shack

Feb 15th, 2024 47m 36s

“Breaker, breaker 1-9, I just eyeballed a bear trap with a bunch of Evel Knievels about 10 miles past the coop. So if you don’t want a bear bite back it down.”Huh?That was just some CB talk in honor of this week’s Backtrack Topic all about Ra

REWIND: Long Car Rides

Feb 8th, 2024 27m 44s

Are we there yet? Are we there yet? How many times have we spoken those words to our parents on those long car trips? How in the world did we survive those trips without DVD players, phones and Game Boys? Well, in this episode we look at the th

GenX Required Reading in School

Feb 1st, 2024 1h 4m

We likely all remember that moment in school when our English teacher passed out that first novel to the class. Whether you reacted with joy or terror, assigned material no doubt had an impact on your attitude and enjoyment of reading. So, in t

Ted, eXoDOS 6, & Steam Link

Jan 25th, 2024 1h 12m

We find out if Seth Macfarlane’s teddy bear films have enough stuffing to fill out a tv series, take a legendary arcade classic on-the-go with a new handheld gadget, and revisit the world of Portal with a new mod that breathes fresh life into A

1984 - Van Halen

Jan 18th, 2024 1h 2m

Forty years ago, rock band Van Halen released their sixth studio album. Together, Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen & Michael Anthony produced a hard rock album that kicked off what would come to be one of the best years for music

Gen V, Ember Smart Mug, & Blast from the Past

Jan 11th, 2024 1h 2m

We watch a new animated series that explores how humanity might react to the end of the world, review an economical display solution to supplement or even replace your computer monitor, and play a surprising new indie game that channels one of

GenX Television Commercials

Jan 4th, 2024 1h 4m

Before the days of streaming & DVDs, live television was the only game in town, and our favorite shows were regularly interrupted by commercial breaks. Back then, they either an annoyance or a chance to go grab a snack, but over the years we’ve

Wonka, Blaze Super Pocket, & Cocoon

Dec 28th, 2023 1h 6m

We head to the theatre to see the origin story for our favorite movie chocolatier, evaluate a new solution to improve the quality of your 3-D printing projects, and tell you about a ton of free PC games you probably already own, if only you kne

The Video Game Crash of 1983

Dec 21st, 2023 1h 3m

Four decades ago, just when video games seemed to be the next big thing, the bottom dropped out. Compounding problems like market confusion, consumer confidence, and game quality to name just a few, nearly demolished a seemingly unstoppable new

Godzilla Minus One, Candy Creeps, & Backbone One

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 10m

We head to the theatre for what moviegoers are calling the best Godzilla movie in decades, test drive a gadget from our Geek Gift Guide that one of us couldn’t wait for Christmas to buy, and play a brand new game that you could easily mistake f

Gift Guide for Geeks 2023

Dec 7th, 2023 58m 8s

Picking just the right holiday gift for the GenX nerd in your life can be challenging, but we’re here to help. Each year around this time we release our Geek Gift Guide – recommendations for products we’d like to receive ourselves! Once more th

Atari 2600+, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, & PC Gaming Platforms

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 13m

We watch the new AppleTV+ Kaiju monster series that builds on the Godzilla mythology, discuss and debate the pros and cons of the various PC game stores and platforms, and head to the table to explore the latest crowd-funded expansion for the a

Beetlejuice

Nov 23rd, 2023 1h 3m

Thirty-five years ago, the spirits of a deceased couple were being harassed by the family that moved into their home. Against their better judgment, they ultimately summoned a malicious spirit for help but get way more than they bargained for.

Scavengers Reign, Opus Clip, & Berzerk: Recharged

Nov 16th, 2023 1h 8m

We watch a new animated series following the crew of a damaged deep space freighter stranded on a beautiful but dangerous planet, check out some powerful yet economical tech to get all of those various game consoles & electronics under control,

Trivial Pursuit

Nov 9th, 2023 58m 28s

For most GenX’ers, board games were a big part of how we played together. In 1981, a new game came along where rolling the dice and moving your piece was secondary to your knowledge of trivia and pop culture. In this Backtrack, we’re going arou

Bonus

BONUS: Jon on Digitally Creative

Nov 5th, 2023 1h 26m

Shortly after Jon shifted to full-time focus on GenXGrownUp, he was invited to appear on Digitally Creative with Vincent Ferrari. In this interview, first published December 2022, Jon talks about his motivation and reasoning for eschewing the s