Pretty much everybody knows who Ellen is, along with Roseanne, Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, and Eddie Murphy. But did you know they all got their start back in the 70's and 80's? We talk about them and other comedians that we remember, plus we have special guest, Kevin Gootee (https://kevingootee.com) writer and star of "Comics Watching Comics" on Amazon Video to provide his.... unique?... viewpoint and opinions (and trust me, he has a lot of them!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
May 03, 2018•40 min
In this installment of the GenXGrownUp Podcast, Mo is underwhelmed by a video game, Jon finds yet another great show for us to get hooked on and George goes to back-to-back comic book conventions! As usual, all this and much more! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » http://GenXGrownU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2018•44 min•Ep. 19
Horror movies really came into their own when we were growing up in the 70s and 80s. Many of these movies have become the standard and sparked a huge number of sequels. In this episode, we talk about some of the movies that scared the crap out of us when we were kids and why we liked them! We were still working out the kinks of our new audio system so please bear with us and we will be up to our usual high standards soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2018•34 min
We are trying a new technology for recording our podcasts for this episode so please forgive us for any quality changes you might hear! We're obsessive about quality so be assured that we are already on the path to return to the standard of quality you know and love! But in this episode, George gets some new lights, Mo looks forward to yet another game-based movie, and Jon looks for an opportunity to use his new toy! Plus, with the release of Ready Player One, keep up with how we are doing with ...
Apr 12, 2018•30 min•Ep. 18
There's probably not a GenX'er out there who wasn't somehow impacted by the introduction of the Sony Walkman. The ability to carry the music you want to hear and listen to it wherever you go was seen as nothing short of a miracle in technology. In this episode, we talk about the Walkman's history and our personal experiences with this life changing piece of tech. YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 05, 2018•26 min
Welcome to another installment of the GenXGrownUp podcast! We discuss the return of the Timeless TV show, the new Tomb Raider movie and how awesome Humble Bundle can be! As usual, all this and more! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: "Grown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2018•42 min•Ep. 17
What has over 27 thousand acres of land, is the number one theme park in the world and gets more than 19 million visitors a year? Walt Disney World of course! Take a listen as we recount our experiences with this iconic theme park and how it has changed over the years. YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2018•39 min
We hit the random milestone of 16 episodes (even more random if you count Backtracks, making it 31)! To celebrate, Jon talks about the best arcade game he's played on a mobile device, Mo chimes in on the second season of Jessica Jones, and George explains why something called QuadHands has five hands! All this plus our usual assortment of TV, movies, games and gadgets! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 15, 2018•39 min•Ep. 16
Sitcoms of the 70's and 80's ran the gamut of different types. Some were focused on the family, some on the workplace and more than one had aliens! Listen to us reminisce about the shows we watched and loved as kids and let us know the ones we missed! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Merchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 08, 2018•36 min
In this installment; Jon over-analyzes a stop-motion movie, Mo tries to not geek out over a superhero movie, and George ties to find something nice to say about an Al Pacino movie! All this and more! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: "Grown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 01, 2018•32 min•Ep. 15
So back in a GenXer's younger days, we knew the value of a good education. The first thing we did when we got home was study and do our homework....... BWA-HA-HA-HA! Sorry, I couldn't keep a straight face with that one. Are you kidding?! We would do anything but our homework! Part of our distraction was the afternoon TV targeting us as kids. And we were powerless..... YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 22, 2018•23 min
The guys reflect on some recent Netflix fare, updates on a couple of recent YouTube live streams, and Jon acquires a copy of bucket list board game, and much more! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2018•31 min•Ep. 14
Listening to music was a different experience when we were kids. DJs were local, you had to wait to hear your favorite song, and trying to record something off the radio took skill, patience and luck! Listen as we talk about the local radio experience and we would love for you to share some of your own! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 08, 2018•25 min
In lucky episode thirteen we talk about everything from the latest "twist" in Star Trek Discovery (no major spoilers), an old superhero show that only lasted two seasons, and a great new game that is coming out in a couple of weeks! All this and much, much more! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 01, 2018•39 min•Ep. 13
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 things that helped keep our parents from killing us. Stop touching me! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2018•24 min
The long-awaited return of George to the podcast means another drone update! But that's not all. Other George-welcoming topics on the docket include Mo's decision to stay on the dark side, an old game gets new life with some clever mods, loot-box Steam games are finally going to get their due, and we take a trip to an epic video game museum. Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Web Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2018•38 min•Ep. 12
We've already spent a whole show on Monopoly but that is only one of many, many games we played as kids. Who remembers playing games like Mouse Trap and Uncle Wiggly? We do! In this episode we look back at the ones that we know, and sometimes love. YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Theme: "Grown U Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2018•27 min
In this episode, Jon starts down the path of appearing on "Hoarders" when he comes across a "few" classic video games at a flea market, Mo laments over getting a great Christmas gift, and we are joined once again by our good friend Emceemur who costs Jon and Mo more money and frustration by introducing them to a new game! And as always, much more! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 04, 2018•37 min•Ep. 11
You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall, the best Christmas tradition of all? It's watching those amazing Christmas TV specials from our childhood, of course! Come along for the sleigh ride as Mo, Jon, and guest host Emceemur remind you of the reason for the season: stop motion animation and cartoons! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 28, 2017•21 min
In this episode, Jon sits next to an annoying Star Wars fanboy at The Last Jedi, Mo geeks out about Doctor Who, and special guest Emceemur shares a game glitch which actually forced him into a great gaming experience! All this plus more on TV, movies, gaming and life! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2017•34 min•Ep. 10
Fast food is the same now as it's always been... or is it? We delve deep into our memories of the fast food experience and explore how much grabbing a quick burger an fries has changed over the years. YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Theme: "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com Show N Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2017•22 min
In this episode, George falls off the wagon and buys more drone stuff, Jon gets his dream collectible and Mo watches Marvel's The Runaways! All this and much, much more! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Theme: "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com Show Notes Marvel's T Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 07, 2017•32 min•Ep. 9
There was a time where you had to actually read in order to play computer games! Before computer gaming was mainstream and universal, it was the domain of the hobbyist. In this Backtrack, we talk about the computer games we loved to play growing up, the machines we played them on, and what made them so special to us! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2017•24 min
In this installment of the GenXGrownUp Podcast, we talk about how Justice League is in our top 4 DC movies, a raunchy new sci-fi comedy on Hulu, flea market finds which will likely drive Jon crazy trying to get them in working order, and we put pressure on George to get his racing drone up in the air. All this and much more! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://Ge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2017•33 min•Ep. 8
The crinkle of the cellophane, the tinkling of spoon in a bowl, the crackle of ice-cold milk poured over the top -- it's breakfast time, and that means breakfast cereal. In this Backtrack we discuss the importance of breakfast cereal to a young GenX'er, our favorite brands, and the rules & struggles of getting our hands on that free prize inside the box! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 16, 2017•21 min
In this week's show we talk about Jon's cheating skill at beating his friends in Nidhogg 2, our impressions of Stranger Things 2, and what we think of the latest addition to the movie experience: D-Box motorized theater seats! Of course, we talk about the games we play, what we are looking forward to and more! Did I mention about Jon cheating....? Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 09, 2017•35 min•Ep. 7
In this Backtrack episode we go back to the early days of the "video home system" or VHS cassettes and discuss how it changed the way we consumed movies and TV! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Theme: "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com Show Notes Wikipedia page on VH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2017•19 min
Join us as we talk about Star Trek: Discovery, an animated movie which continues the 1960s Batman tradition, George's (bordering on manic) excitement over the Walking Dead Season 8 premiere, an interview with the co-host of the #WhoWouldWin podcast, the return of Stranger Things and much more! Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » h Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2017•37 min•Ep. 6
This week's backtrack topic is those most wonderful of clicky communication devices; the rotary phone! YouTube » http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Theme: "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com Show Notes Rotary Phones on Wikipedia Get Your Own Rotary Phone Email the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2017•18 min
Discussions range from updates on The Orville, a little more Firefly pain, some not-ready-for-primetime Microsoft AR tech, a deep Atari throwback, a better alternative to Inhumans, Blade Runner 2049, and some vibrating theater seats. Facebook » http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » http://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Theme: "Grown Up" by Beefy » Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2017•30 min•Ep. 5
