Episodes

  • Dark Tower (1981 Board Game)

    Dark Tower (1981 Board Game)
    May 22 2025
    We turn the dial back to 1981 to explore one of the most ambitious and mysterious board games of its time. A fantasy adventure powered by a mechanical, electronic tower at the center of the board, this game combined strategy, storytelling, and a touch of eerie 80s tech magic. Whether you owned it, envied it, or just heard legends, get ready as we unlock the secrets behind the Dark Tower. (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 Dark Tower board game manual (1981) » bit.ly/3YVb7Pb Restoration Games Return to Dark Tower » restorationgames.com/return-to-dark-tower/ Milton Bradley’s 1981 Dark Tower Board Game Complete » bit.ly/3FcahXE ‘It was a mess’: The disappearance and return of legendary ’80s board game DarkTower » bit.ly/43kjUeM Remembering the Dark Tower » bit.ly/3SaG3XZ Rare 80’s Game ‘Dark Tower’ Had Legal Trouble But Now A Bright Future » bit.ly/3YUy0SO Art of the Genre: Dark Tower and Bob Pepper » bit.ly/4jVZ0d0 Well of Souls Tower Page » well-of-souls.com/tower/ 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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    54 mins
  • Sinners, Laptop Stand, & Typoman

    Sinners, Laptop Stand, & Typoman
    May 15 2025
    We head to the theatre for the new horror film set in 1936 Mississippi, spend some quality time with a popular ’80s console, and play a comedy adventure game full of puzzles, challenges, and charm! (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 Sinners » youtu.be/bKGxHflevuk?si=T_wh7DZ0J0cXQxbT The Luckiest Man in America » youtu.be/5Dw_pujgp5Y?si=mzdicgqyS8sNie30 Celtics City » youtu.be/8QHDwO9onJ8?si=jp7kyqweBMekNJ_A Laptop/Monitor Stand » amzn.to/4da1HFo Chuchel » store.steampowered.com/bundle/6272/CHUCHEL_Cherry_Edition/ Typoman » store.steampowered.com/app/336240/Typoman/ Typoman Live Stream » youtube.com/live/CbwuEEJA2Wc?feature=share Rick and Morty Season 8 » youtu.be/ySYnTO7leqI?si=48EK0Aa2Hx6W1kpo Karate Kid Legends » youtu.be/LhRXf-yEQqA?si=718ldrOnOMwsr9Tg SFGE – Use Promo Code: “GENXGROWNUP” » gameatl.com/ 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 8 mins
  • SINGLE: Mo Delivers Jon's TV to his Mom

    SINGLE: Mo Delivers Jon's TV to his Mom
    May 10 2025
    In this "Single," Mo remembers the time Jon asked for help moving a big-screen TV to his Mom's house. Discord » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/discord⁠ Facebook » ⁠fb.me/GenXGrownUp⁠ Twitter » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/twitter⁠ Website » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com⁠ Podcast » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/pod⁠ Merchandise » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/merch⁠ Shop » ⁠genxgrownup.com/amazon⁠ Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » ⁠beefyness.com⁠ Apple » ⁠itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641⁠ CastBox » ⁠castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us⁠ Pocket Casts » ⁠pca.st/8iuL⁠ TuneIn » ⁠tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/⁠ Spotify » ⁠spoti.fi/2TB4LR7⁠ iHeart » ⁠www.iheart.com/podcast…⁠ Amazon Music » ⁠amzn.to/33IKfEK⁠ Email the show » ⁠podcast@genxgrownup.com⁠ Visit us on YouTube » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Mad Magazine

    Mad Magazine
    May 8 2025
    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.) 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 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 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 1 min
  • Adolescence, Bazarr, & Oblivion Remastered

    Adolescence, Bazarr, & Oblivion Remastered
    May 1 2025
    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.) 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 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/ 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
  • ThunderCats

    ThunderCats
    Apr 24 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL Audible » amz.run/6yhR TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Death of a Unicorn, Unraid, & Void Sols

    Death of a Unicorn, Unraid, & Void Sols
    Apr 17 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL Audible » amz.run/6yhR TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • We Are the World

    We Are the World
    Apr 10 2025
    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.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL Audible » amz.run/6yhR TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK Show Notes 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 Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins