Episodes

  • No Jacket Required - Phil Collins

    No Jacket Required - Phil Collins
    Aug 28 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK “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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Alien Earth, ReO2 Lens Restorer, & Crime Scene Cleaner

    Alien Earth, ReO2 Lens Restorer, & Crime Scene Cleaner
    Aug 21 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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/ Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

    Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
    Aug 14 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Naked Gun, Shadow Labyrinth, & Remarkable Paper Pro

    The Naked Gun, Shadow Labyrinth, & Remarkable Paper Pro
    Aug 7 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Gauntlet (Arcade Game)

    Gauntlet (Arcade Game)
    Jul 31 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Jurassic World Rebirth, 8VENTURE, & LEGO Infinity Gauntlet

    Jurassic World Rebirth, 8VENTURE, & LEGO Infinity Gauntlet
    Jul 24 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Back to the Future

    Back to the Future
    Jul 17 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 28 Years Later, Tokyo Highway, & Missile Command: Delta

    28 Years Later, Tokyo Highway, & Missile Command: Delta
    Jul 10 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=usPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLAudible » amz.run/6yhRTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast…Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins