Cool Kids Lunch Table with P.J. & Mike

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!!!

PJ and Mike are joined by special guest Amanda (a.k.a. our very own Eleven but with way better hair) and head Into the Upside Down to review the Broadway sensation Stranger Things: The First Shadow. After diving into Hawkins on stage, the gang cracks open the Stranger Things comic book universe with takes on The Dungeons & Dragons issue and Tales from Hawkins. Is the Broadway show a mind-blowe...

PJ and Mike dive into Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein! The boys are split on the film — is it a true Modern Prometheus or just another monster movie wearing prestige makeup? The debate gets heated as they break down the performances, themes, and Del Toro’s signature style. Tune in to hear who’s right… or who’s dead wrong.

PJ and Mike team up once again with Brian Ruppert from Reviewing History Podcast for the ultimate James Bond retrospective! The trio breaks down each iconic era — Connery, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan, Craig (and yes, even Lazenby) — and debates who truly wore the tux best. From shaken martinis to explosive finales, they rank every Bond actor from least to favorite!

PJ and Mike take a bite out of America’s Best and Worst Restaurant Chains! From the glory of Cracker Barrel to the sadness of Fridays’ microwaved menu — no chain is safe.

PJ & Mike revisit Old Horror Movies, New Reviews! 🎬🩸 The boys take a bite out of An American Werewolf in London (1981) 🐺 and torture themselves with the Saw franchise 🔪! They debate whether these classics still hold up or should’ve stayed buried, and how they helped shape the horror genre we know (and scream at) today. PLUS — PJ dives into the new horror flick Bone Lake!

PJ & Mike step into the ring for DC K.O.! 🥊 The new cosmic tournament event where 36 DC heroes and villains throw down for the title of King Omega! From Superman to Harley Quinn — even Starro’s out here throwing hands. The boys fill out their brackets, make some wild predictions, and argue over who’s catching the L first! PLUS- find out how you can enter the DC KO Bracket Contest for a chance...

PJ & Mike break down the Best & Worst TV Show Finales of all time. From 90s classics and Saturday morning cartoons to HBO dramas and streaming giants, the boys dive into how a finale can either crown you a legend… or make everyone wish they never wasted 6 seasons of their life!

Today on the Cool Kids Lunch Table Podcast , PJ & Mike dive deep into the best multiplayer video games of the ’90s and early 2000s! From Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo to N64, PlayStation 1 & 2, and the Dreamcast — the guys cover forgotten gems, timeless classics, and those legendary cheat codes we all used!