Cool Kids Lunch Table with P.J. & Mike

PJ & Mike discuss the best, worst, funniest, scariest, and most offensive Halloween costumes — from homemade creations and retail costumes to awful couples costumes and everything in between! Which costumes are legendary? Which ones are absolutely terrible? And which ones should NEVER have left the house?

We recap New York Comic Con 2026, dive into the latest movie news—including the new director for The Batman—talk upcoming crossovers, and finish things off with a Dick Tracy trading card unboxing! 📦

This week, PJ and Mike react to the new HBO Harry Potter TV series trailer and discuss their thoughts on the upcoming return to Hogwarts! They also dive into two other HBO Max shows: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe and Lanterns. What are PJ and Mike’s thoughts on the new Harry Potter cast and trailer? Is Stuart Fails to Save the Universe a worthy addition to The Big Bang Theory universe? And are...

This week, PJ and Mike are joined by special guest Kevin Smith (no, not the famous writer/director and ½ of Jay and Silent Bob!) to discuss the legendary Frank Miller and his massive impact on comic books, movies, and pop culture. From The Dark Knight Returns to Sin City and 300, the guys dive into Miller’s iconic work, influence, and lasting legacy.  

This week, PJ and Mike review Spider-Man: Brand New Day! They discuss the film's biggest moments, touch on some major spoilers (while keeping plenty spoiler-free), and debate whether Tom Holland's fourth Spider-Man film is just another MCU adventure—or the start of a bold new chapter for the web-head.

This week, PJ and Mike review The Rolling Stones' highly anticipated new album, Foreign Tongues! Lifelong Stones fan Mike gives an honest, track-by-track breakdown, discussing the songwriting, performances, production, and standout moments while keeping his fan bias in check. Is this another classic from rock's greatest band, or does it fall short? Tune in to hear why the Stones still prove that t...

This week, PJ and Mike review Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated The Odyssey, breaking down the performances, casting, screenplay, breathtaking visuals, and the overall cinematic experience. Plus, Mike nerds out over his love of Greek mythology, while PJ channels his inner Zeus to deliver his take on this larger-than-life adaptation.

This week, PJ and Mike discuss Sony's reported plan to discontinue physical video game media by 2028 and what that could mean for the future of gaming, movies, music, and collecting. Is the era of discs and cartridges coming to an end? The guys also take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, talking about beloved retail stores and restaurant chains that have disappeared over the years. From video gam...

This week, PJ and Mike review three new films: Supergirl (from the James Gunn DC Universe), Netflix's Swapped, and Masters of the Universe. The Cool Kids break down what worked, what didn't, why some of these movies crashed at the box office, and how one of them somehow still made Netflix money.

Today, PJ and Mike take a trip down memory lane as they discuss their favorite Nickelodeon Nicktoons! From Doug and Rugrats to The Fairly OddParents and SpongeBob SquarePants, the Cool Kids break down what made these iconic cartoons such a powerhouse lineup for an entire generation of kids. Which shows still hold up? Which characters were the funniest? And which Nicktoons ended up as PJ and Mike's...

Today, PJ and Mike are joined by Uncle Rob to review two new major films: Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu and the Michael Jackson movie. Rob and PJ break down the biggest positives and negatives of each film, while Mike dives into the surprising connections between them both! Did these movies live up to the hype? Tune in and find out!  

Today, PJ and Mike are joined by producer, director, screenwriter, and production designer Carl Paolino. Carl talks about his experience working on Celebrity Deathmatch, including how he created the show’s iconic puppets, and shares some behind-the-scenes stories from the series. He also discusses how he began collaborating with Mark Hamill, and gives us a look into his upcoming middle-grade graph...

Today’s episode is all about the BROWN PAPER BAG AWARDS 🥴 — the awards nobody wants… but some definitely deserve. We’re calling out the biggest disappointments and most questionable moments across everything from Windows 11, the final season of Stranger Things, healthcare, fast food, and more. Who takes home the most embarrassing honors? 👀 Tune in to find out—and let us know your picks.

Today we’re celebrating the 3rd Annual Cool Kids Lunch Table Golden Lunch Box & Brown Paper Bag Awards! Each year, we honor the absolute best—and call out the worst—of pop culture and our own personal lives. Think the Oscars meets the Razzies with a little Howard Stern energy mixed in. And this year, we’re going bigger than ever: two separate episodes—one dedicated to the Golden Lunch Box Awar...

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike dive into their favorite music videos from the ‘80s, ‘90s, early 2000s, and today. The boys talk about how watching music videos used to be an event—waiting for them to premiere on MTV—and how that experience compares to discovering videos instantly on YouTube today. From iconic videos by Michael Jackson and Green Day to modern hits from Taylor Swift, they bre...

Today at the lunch table, Mike interviews PJ about his trip to Toy Fair 2026 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City! PJ gives us an inside look at the hottest upcoming toys, board games, and collectibles straight from the show floor. From nostalgic throwbacks to next-gen must-haves, we break down what’s about to take over toy shelves everywhere. Plus, Mike builds his ultimate To...

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike review the new The Rip on Netflix, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The guys break down how it feels like a throwback to those gritty, mid-budget crime dramas of the early 2000s — the kind of movie you’d see in theaters and then head straight to a diner to dissect for two hours. They also spotlight strong performances from Steven Yeun (yes, Glenn from The...

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike break down the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The boys debate the ultimate question: Which is better — the Winter or Summer Olympics? From the intensity of women’s hockey to the strategy and drama of curling (including Canada’s latest controversy), plus biathlon grit and speed skating chaos. Mike also takes a nostalgic trip back to grade...

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike celebrate three TV masterpieces: Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and True Detective Season 1. They dive into the lasting impact these series have had on television and break down the surprising similarities between Batman, Superman, Rust Cohle, and Marty Hart — and why they might have more in common than you’d expect.

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike review Spider-Man ’94: The Return, the comic continuation of the iconic 90s animated series. Picking up after Spidey’s multiverse journey, Peter returns to New York with Mary Jane and faces a new threat. Does it capture the magic of the animated show — or is it just a nostalgia cash grab? Let’s just say… with great power comes great responsibility. 🕷️

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike review a Candlelight Concert featuring the music of Hans Zimmer at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY. Film scores. Candles. Vibes. Cinema kids in a cathedral. Tickets via Fever (we are not sponsored).

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike continue their heroic quest to finish reviewing 2025 movies… in 2026. This episode: One Battle After Another and K-Pop Demon Hunters. Hot takes. Questionable opinions.

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike wrap up the second half of 2025 (July–December) with hot takes and zero filters.  From the Coldplay Meme Magazine, Jimmy Kimmel cancellation, and the Epstein Files, to Wicked: For Good, a new Pope from Chicago, Taylor Swift’s engagement, Netflix buying Warner Bros., the Dodgers’ World Series win, the NBA gambling scandal, Hollywood losses, Epic Universe, and A...

PJ and Mike review the final season—and final episode—of Stranger Things. The boys break down what worked, what didn’t, and what should have been included in this last chapter. Did Hawkins go out with a bang—or get stuck in the Upside Down? SPOILER ALERT!!!

PJ and Mike review 7 late-2025 films including Avatar 3: Fire and Ash, The House Maid, Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man, Predator: Badlands, Song Sung Blue, Eternity, and We Bury the Dead. The boys deliver the hot takes, tell you what’s worth your money, what can wait for streaming, and what you should run screaming from. SPOILER ALERT!!!