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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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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 an elite space force! Now, on its fortieth anniversary, we are remembering and celebrating the landmark GenX sci-fi adventure film, The Last Starfighter!
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Show Notes
Watch the original trailer » youtu.be/UwZ-kdHgTi8?si=qsMKOLc0gTWAwxpe
Roger Eberts original review (1984) » www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-last-starfighter-1984
Rotten Tomatoes Review » www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_last_starfighter
Is The Last Starfighter 2 Still Happening, Or Is It Game Over? » bit.ly/3IqhSQ8
38 Facts about the movie The Last Starfighter » bit.ly/48Fr65V
39 Years Ago, One Heartwarming Sci-Fi Classic Quietly Changed Everything » bit.ly/3uZrD4N
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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 where your superpower is psychic empathy!
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Show Notes
Avatar Last Airbender Live Action » www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=80237957
Lisa Frankenstein » www.imdb.com/title/tt21188080
The Greatest Night In Pop » www.netflix.com/title/81720500
Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ » amz.run/8nlk (affiliated)
Digital TV Antenna for Smart TV » amz.run/8uG4 (affiliated)
Life Is Strange: True Colors » store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/936790/
Just Cause 4 » justcause.square-enix-games.com/en-us/
Deliver Us Mars » store.steampowered.com/app/1345890/Deliver_Us_Mars/
Dune Part 2 » youtu.be/U2Qp5pL3ovA?si=GWMwCn3oGWbitcC3
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story » youtu.be/4uIW8Qd-7rE?si=5scABRMthVU_N8MT
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire » youtu.be/X7Di42uUaF0?si=s5tH3QhIYxNYhIXc
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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, hands on your buzzers: it’s time to look back at some of our favorite GenX-era TV game shows!
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Show Notes
Game Shows – Pioneers of Television » to.pbs.org/49ES1Qa
10 of the Oldest Game Shows in America » bit.ly/3UO0SLb
From ‘Jeopardy’ to ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ Archive Will Preserve Game Show History » bit.ly/42OiQzd
12 Longest Running Game Shows In Television History » bit.ly/3T3KuoD
14 Best TV Game Shows of All Time » bit.ly/3UKvwF9
The Rigged Quiz Shows That Gave Birth to ‘Jeopardy!’ » bit.ly/4bLByeJ
Museum to Create a National Archives of Game Show History » nyti.ms/48moj1f
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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 methodical action adventure!
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Show Notes
The Beekeeper » youtu.be/SzINZZ6iqxY?si=lAvaI0dah4A8r-7i
Who Let the Dogs Out? » www.imdb.com/title/tt9617782/
American Fiction » youtu.be/i0MbLCpYJPA?si=Qj8nz3TeBw1ARJz0
TCL 55″ Class S Class 4K UHD HDR LED Smart TV with Google TV » amz.run/8cc7 (affiliated)
Ampere Shower Power » ampere.shop/products/shower-power-the-hydropower-shower-speaker?variant=35012412539014
Atari Gamestation Pro Community Firmware » youtu.be/eOJjCMKuK0Y
SNL Dune Popcorn Tin Skit » youtu.be/Rl_Xhvgkxrk?si=-XKWXygwwP01-_Zf
Left 4 Dead » store.steampowered.com/app/500/Left_4_Dead/
qomp2 » atari.com/products/qomp2
Watch Jon’s Live Stream of qomp2 » youtube.com/live/MqFewzmGAfI
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live » youtu.be/vn1iu73g6Zs?si=xXMcPR2UfLzCO60u
THE400 Mini » atari.com/products/atari-400-mini-1
Dune 2 » youtu.be/VC7-OcFvVEw?si=IqHtSaEeoSv_F4Wv
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“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 Radio Shack! Any GenX’er who was into anything electronic will have a story about visiting a Radio Shack. They were the place to go when you needed a hard to find part or when you wanted to speak with some knowledgeable people about CB radios, computers or anything that used electricity. Unfortunately, they couldn’t keep up with the times and made some bad turns that led to a few bankruptcies and its eventual downfall.
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Show Notes
A brief history » bit.ly/2y697Go
Archive of Radio Shack Catalogs » www.radioshackcatalogs.com/history.html
Realistic brand products on Amazon » amzn.to/2xRa1aJ
The Tandy Leather Company » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tandy_Leather_Factory
The TRS-80 » oldcomputers.net/trs80iii.html
CB Radio History » www.mortaljourney.com/2010/10/1970-trends/cb-radio
CB Radio slang » www.wearecb.com/cb-radio-lingo.html
A History of Misses » nyti.ms/2P35KY2
The Hobby Town partnership » bit.ly/2uMN0TK
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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!
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Show Notes
Rumble seats remembered! » goo.gl/kkUFM7
Car games » goo.gl/iwqjwn
More car games » goo.gl/vf4x4R
Forced perspective car photography » goo.gl/wAfEie
Water toys on Amazon » amzn.to/2n1T2wL
Toy army men on Amazon » amzn.to/2n0TZ8I
MadLibs » www.madlibs.com
MadLibs on Amazon » amzn.to/2n1dhuq
Invisible ink Yes and Know books on Amazon » amzn.to/2mYAmOz
Merlin TV Commercial » goo.gl/kUMgGE
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Quiz Wiz remembered » goo.gl/BU95QC
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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 this Backtrack, we’re remembering and discussing the shared GenX experience of required reading in school.
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Show Notes
Quora What books did GenX read when they were teens? » bit.ly/3ScYFWQ
reddit r/AskOldPeople » bit.ly/3vKz9AL
20 Indispensable High School Reads » edut.to/4baEOju
17 Required reading we ended up loving » bit.ly/4b7zBZS
50 Classics From (almost) Everyone’s High School Reading List » bit.ly/493XNdT
80s and 90s Middle Grade Books » bit.ly/3SdAqrg
Retro 80s Flashback: 14 Books I Read As A Middle-Grader and Their Modern-Day Equivalents » bit.ly/3UdVdh8
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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 Aperture Labs!
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Show Notes
The Brothers Sun » youtu.be/oU8f8QrUCOM?si=11yIERK7r7hqMyEm
ted » youtu.be/aq2Vt7OvQG0?si=Ev4cKQbWXx8TrESw
Next Goal Wins » youtu.be/pRH5u5lpArQ?si=R-pSVf3CGkc5977J
My Arcade Galaga Pocket Player Pro » amz.run/7jUg (affiliated)
eXoDOS 6 » www.retro-exo.com/exodos.html
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown » www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/prince-of-persia/the-lost-crown
Steam Link » store.steampowered.com/app/353380/Steam_Link/
Portal Revolution » www.portalrevolution.com/
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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 ever. In this Backtrack, we remember and play through what is arguably one of Van Halen’s best albums ever, 1984!
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Show Notes
Van Halen’s ‘1984’ Turns 40 » bit.ly/48L3AVp
The Story Behind the Rebelliously Angelic ‘1984’ Van Halen Album Cover » bit.ly/3vm5yNC
Van Halen Fan-Made 1984 Documentary » www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOM7Id-wJhsiGpOKYH8Gz9-4u5S9yZK-S
39 Years Ago: Van Halen Get a Jump on ‘1984’ » loudwire.com/van-halen-1984-anniversary/
Van Halen’s ‘1984’ At 30: Classic Track-By-Track Review » bit.ly/47s3WPQ
Eddie Van Halen revisits Van Halen’s landmark ‘1984’ album » bit.ly/48MB7ig
Graded on a Curve: Van Halen,1984 » bit.ly/3TNIfGN
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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 our favorite arcade classics!
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Show Notes
Gen V » youtu.be/mmkLMXN_lpI?si=IrsMKnSs133FZtMg
Carol and The End of the World » youtu.be/RlFvhRhY2Nc?si=8p9idXHE68vCsSUF
Time Bomb Y2K » www.imdb.com/title/tt26786629
Ember Smart Mug » amz.run/7Mhg (affiliated)
KYY 15” Portable Monitor » amz.run/7aBp (affiliated)
Blast from the Past (Happy Cactus Games) » store.steampowered.com/app/1751970/A_Blast_From_The_Past/
Hot Takes Card Game » amz.run/7bFC (affiliated)
Echo » youtu.be/AFUKnherhuw?si=-mN1S7lX12Ty43K5
True Detective » youtu.be/WkL7cpG2UhE?si=JrI27FzwqpKS9LO3
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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 grown fond of those vintage ads. In this Backtrack, we look back and some of the most memorable TV commercials & campaigns from our youth!
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Show Notes
Food and Drink
Wendy’s “Where’s The Beef” » www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug75diEyiA0
Grey Poupon » youtu.be/tvDazrJuSdA
Max Headroom » youtu.be/IzxHDqUz8Sk
Dunkin Doughnuts » www.youtube.com/watch?v=petqFm94osQ
Tootsie Pop » youtu.be/5ZtbCOpx8Sk
Kool-Aid » youtu.be/_fjEViOF4JE
Life Cereal » youtu.be/CLQ0LZSnJFE
Miller Lite Taste Great/Less Filling » www.youtube.com/embed/V_yuS8txoUU?feature=oembed&rel=0&showinfo=0&autoplay=1
Eggo » youtu.be/5uL8FZsYrf0
Folgers » youtu.be/I4kNl7cQdcU
Toys and Stuff
Connect Four » www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN3nohBw_CE
Teddy Ruxpin » youtu.be/8EshrR-xk2E
Clapper » youtu.be/cfgN5tUgjb8
Chia Pet » youtu.be/tzY7qQFij_M
Life Alert » youtu.be/bQlpDiXPZHQ
Toys R Us » www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vUEKQQm-rY&ab_channel=80scommercialsforever
Celebrities
Jason Alexander McDonalds » youtu.be/Eh1kmVwS4Hw?si=KdhGGW9-JgrThc8f
Michael J. Fox Pepsi » youtu.be/H_qykQWQgsc
Geoffrey Holder 7UP » www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUbV0BjzPeY
Vincent Price Wine Cooler » youtu.be/uVMXkj9DvMk?si=PIJkxe8dy-fwnaGk
Jack Black for Pitfall » www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfLgSdAAHMA&ab_channel=TheMuseumofClassicChicagoTelevision%28www.FuzzyMemories.TV%29
Our Favorites
Jon – Zest Soap » youtu.be/f1I1uzX0O1Q
George – Bob Uecker Miller Lite » www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs_66S1Oa24
Mo – Coca Cola Christmas Commercial 1977 » youtu.be/8o96qi5eIdo?si=CNpnwsRNznoqu3zC
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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 knew where to look.
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Show Notes
Poor Things » youtu.be/RlbR5N6veqw?si=wFR9tR6Ye5mXKaMM
Wonka » youtu.be/otNh9bTjXWg?si=jqeVMSwij4fwzs6C
Reacher S02 » youtu.be/tC-rRhQcnlI?si=tv6AzhjiRIAdda6R
Orca Slicer » blog.octoeverywhere.com/orca-slicer-all-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-get-started-for-free/
Taito Super Pocket Review » youtu.be/jmf1FV-Dc8Q
Blaze Taito Super Pocket » amz.run/7XJZ
Amazon Prime Gaming » h
Dave the Diver » store.steampowered.com/app/1868140/DAVE_THE_DIVER/
Cocoon » www.cocoongame.com/
Destroy All Neighbors » youtu.be/-az86gQy4pY?si=OfVKZKvT3UTF1BjS
Doctor Who Christmas Episode » youtu.be/AMaz8rC-HAg?si=8cUU_6QFSAvIHmmS
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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 industry. They ultimately made a comeback, but the future looked bleak when the Video Game Crash of 1983 swept across North America.
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Watch Jon’s videos about getting his copy of E.T.
youtu.be/eODuuB4C6nY?si=SPfCaYZcQ6PjBq_H
youtu.be/DLWfa2Phq4w?si=1Ngr7XecHkzF8-Yc
The Video Game Crash of 1983: How Nintendo Saved the Industry » bit.ly/3GzXmMh
What Was the Video Game Crash of 1983 and Why Did It Happen? » bit.ly/41leC12
10 Factors That Caused The Video Game Crash Of 1983 » bit.ly/41gHKqg
VIDEO GAMES INDUSTRY COMES DOWN TO EARTH » nyti.ms/41mlrzM
The Great Video Game Crash of 1983: What Caused It And Why? » bit.ly/3Rf3w9v
Atari’s Bad E.T. Game Wasn’t Responsible For The 1983 Video Game Crash, Capitalism Was » bit.ly/3RDmR5w
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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 for a classic arcade platformer!
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Godzilla Minus One » youtu.be/VvSrHIX5a-0?si=N5ORGoi8n3Fwt16n
Obliterated » www.netflix.com/title/81413928
Silent Night » youtu.be/yBnTqn0lBDA?si=Y-4a4-MtdCUstzd0
Backbone » amz.run/7M8G (affiliated)
SmartDevil » amz.run/7TuG (affiliated)
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Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar » amz.run/7Tu1 (affiliated)
Humble Bundle Daily Holiday Bundles » bit.ly/3NiK4ar
George’s Livestream for new Atari 50 Holiday Updates » youtube.com/live/4Kx0p2JCdCg?feature=share
Jon’s Holiday Update Editorial » youtu.be/kL-WuxIX6gA
Candy Creeps » store.steampowered.com/app/2198640/Candy_Creeps/
Wonka » youtu.be/wYmtRhKvmVE?si=j6DA6MPTJccMiDZk
Doctor Who Christmas Special » youtu.be/S4NDb6XCS4M?si=kVd2xJQZL1a85DsK
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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 this year, we run down some great gift ideas for the 2023 holidays, regardless of your budget!
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Full Amazon Collection » amz.run/7Sn7 (affiliate)
Under $25
PopSockets Wallet » amz.run/7M8B (affiliate)
Slice Mini Safety Cutter » amz.run/7MhY (affiliate)
Wireless Charging Station » amz.run/7OqD (affiliate)
Under $50
Alan/Hex Wrench Set » amz.run/7LZL (affiliate)
Arcade Game Typography: The Art of Pixel Type Paperback » amz.run/7Mhd (affiliate)
Waves Iridescent Jigsaw Puzzle » amz.run/7OqK (affiliate)
Under $100
Atari Gamestation Pro » amz.run/7MuB (affiliate)
Backbone One » amz.run/7M8G (affiliate)
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2 » amz.run/7Mhg (affiliate)
Under $250
LEGO Icons Back to The Future Time Machine » amz.run/7M8T (affiliate)
Divoom Times Gate » amz.run/7Opz (affiliate)
Meta Quest 2 – 128GB Holiday Bundle – Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset » amz.run/7Mhj (affiliate)
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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 awesome Return to Dark Tower board game!
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Fargo Season 5 » youtu.be/8SVZXA2PhC8?si=fecIPh-TgyXVsd1l
Monarch » youtu.be/JLHsM4bpfxY?si=i90c3eMWIzf7LWvR
Killing Floor – Lee Child » amz.run/7Mkx (affiliate)
KONSIDEN Desk Fan Bladeless » amz.run/7Mky (affiliate)
Atari 2600+ » amz.run/7Mkz (affiliate)
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Return To Dark Tower Covenant Expansion » restorationgames.com/shop/return-to-dark-tower/
Steam » steamcommunity.com/
Epic Games » store.epicgames.com/en-US/download
Curse of Oak Island » youtu.be/tyD7v5PSlAk?si=L5bwFYODwU5MIRmt
Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special » youtu.be/f6Z7JI8j0bk?si=Eyw9ePdT1aqZAAwF
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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. In this Backtrack, we’re looking back at the landmark GenX supernatural comedy, Beetlejuice!
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15 Things You Might Not Know About Beetlejuice » bit.ly/3syOC5y
20 Strange and Unusual Secrets About Beetlejuice » eonli.ne/49yH9UM
The Afterlife of Beetlejuice » Smithsonian Magazine » bit.ly/3ufbrM3
Beetlejuice was weird and iconic and fun and we should never, ever make a sequel » bit.ly/40EnkHv
‘Beetlejuice 2’ Sets 2024 Release Date » bit.ly/3QGkehK
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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, and play Atari’s latest Recharged title based on an iconic franchise they just recently acquired!
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Invincible » youtu.be/tyqiQWxPz0c?si=uBWr0jRsLv3c_S6a
The Disappearance of Toby Blackwood (2022) » amz.run/7Ij5 (affiliate)
Scavengers Reign » youtu.be/NWQH8cMpWTU?si=UkZR1RI4lOTRu6K2
Avedio HDMI Switch 3 in 1 Out » amz.run/7ICb (affiliate)
Opus Clip » opus.pro
Yeti USB Microphone for PC » amz.run/7Id4 (affiliate)
Demeo playthrough with King of Nerds » youtu.be/SGYuK8No9pc?si=hUNujtf_6TFV9s2S
Demeo Battles » www.resolutiongames.com/demeobattles
Robocop Rogue City » www.robocop-roguecity.com/en
Berzerk: Recharged » atari.com/products/berzerk-recharged
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Fargo Season 5 » youtu.be/8SVZXA2PhC8?si=fecIPh-TgyXVsd1l
Doctor Who » youtu.be/tEkC6InjWQ8?si=Xt8GZqQAJDNXarEB
Next Goal Wins » youtu.be/pRH5u5lpArQ?si=jCpGbfFKa-e48jj1
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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 around the board collecting pie pieces as we look back on the history of Trivial Pursuit!
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Who Invented Trivial Pursuit? » bit.ly/3SlOssT
How Trivial Pursuit launched the board game rush of the 1980s » bit.ly/3QlZSKk
Five?Amazing Facts about Trivial Pursuit » bit.ly/45SJtD0
’80s Board Game Answered Our Need to Know » bit.ly/45ZvivL
List of Trivial Pursuit Editions » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Trivial_Pursuit_editions
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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 standard workforce and choosing to focus instead on a full-time content creation experiment.
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I can remember when I was on the road using the TV Guide web site to find what channels were what. but this was 10 years ago now so times have changed.