Pop Goes Your World: Gen-X vs. Millennial Pop Culture

Chris and Derek look back at the year 2020 from a pop culture perspective. Chris debuts his new song, called "2020 Sucked Plenty" (which Derek thinks is Chris' best song ever!). The guys discuss 2020 TV shows, movies and how COVID was woven into pop culture. The guys also talk about celebrities we lost in 2020. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris asks Derek to identify if certain pop culture...

Chris and Derek discuss Christmas traditions from a pop culture perspective. They talk about: TV Christmas specials, listening to Michael Buble songs, getting Whamboozled, watching christmas movies every year, "Die Hard", going to the movie theatre on Christmas Day, the "Star Wars" original trilogy, Christmas-themed TV shows, and Chris' favourite new Christmas tradition, listening to Winnipeg TV i...

This episode, Chris has Derek go back and watch Martin Scorsese's cinematic masterpiece "Raging Bull". Instead of breaking down the film scene-by-scene (like they usually do), the guys explore some of the themes of the film such as: the Italian-American experience, the 1980 Academy Awards (including who should have won several awards), black & white film, jealousy, toxic masculinity, boxing and th...

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the "Fun With Yancy/Fun With Caveman" segments of the podcast, we have put together a "Best of" episode containing only the final segment of the show. If you enjoy Millennial trivia, Generation-X trivia, movie facts, music quizzes, game shows or you just enjoy having fun with Millennial and Gen-X pop culture, you'll enjoy taking a trip b...

This episode, Derek has Chris go back and watch the 1996 biopic "The People vs. Larry Flynt". The guys debate about the merits of the film in regard to: its comments on free speech, Woody Harrelson's performance, Milos Foreman's direction as well as a scene-by-scene breakdown of the movie. They also discuss the performances of Courtney Love and Edward Norton. Chris mentions several of the supporti...

Chris and Derek run down their personal top 5 favourite TV supporting characters of all time. Those characters that were meant to be more of a sidekick, but in some cases ended up as the breakout star of a TV show.  The guys play a game called "TV Best Friends". Chris gives Derek the name of a 'best friend' and Derek has to name the major TV character associated with this friend.

As part of their Sean Connery appreciation, Derek and Chris go back and watch the 1996 Michael Bay film, "The Rock" (this movie was nominated for the podcast by Derek). They discuss some aspects of the film's production, its performance at the box office and some behind-the-scenes trivia of the film. The guys also break the film down scene-by-scene. The guys play a game called "One Degree of Sean...

As part of their Sean Connery appreciation, Derek and Chris go back and watch the 1981 Terry Gilliam film, "Time Bandits" (this movie was nominated for the podcast by Chris). They discuss some aspects of the film's production, its performance at the box office and some behind-the-scenes trivia of the film. The guys also break the film down scene-by-scene. Chris unleashes the worldwide debut of his...

Derek and Chris run down their Top 5 best Sean Connery movie performances. Since the movie icon passed away recently, the guys wanted to pay tribute to his legendary film career.  Chris debuts his new song, which has a familiar lyric or two. The guys talk about their recent pop culture experiences and Chris shares his "Dad Joke of the Week". Chris then quizzes Derek by seeing if he can name the ac...

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the "Fun With Yancy/Fun With Caveman" segments of the podcast, we have put together a "Best of" episode containing only the final segment of the show. If you enjoy Millennial trivia, Generation-X trivia, movie facts, music quizzes, game shows or you just enjoy having fun with Millennial and Gen-X pop culture, you'll enjoy taking a trip b...

Derek has Chris watch the 1994 film, "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". In addition to discussing the film scene-by-scene, the guys debate drag in film and on stage. Chris then quizzes Derek about movies involving gender-bending.

Chris has Derek go back and watch the 1982 film, "Tootsie". In addition to discussing the film scene-by-scene, the guys debate whether this movie is a comedy or a drama. They also discuss the stellar supporting cast and delve into the epic battles between director Sydney Pollock and the film's star, Dustin Hoffman. Derek then quizzes Chris about movies involving gender-bending.

With the passing of Eddie Van Halen, Derek and Chris run down their personal top 5 favourite Van Halen songs of all time.  Chris then quizzes Derek about trivia about the band.

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the "Fun With Yancy/Fun With Caveman" segments of the podcast, we have put together a "Best of" episode containing only the final segment of the show. If you enjoy Millennial trivia, Generation-X trivia, movie facts, music quizzes, game shows or you just enjoy having fun with Millennial and Gen-X pop culture, you'll enjoy taking a trip b...

Derek has Chris go back and watch the 2001 epic, "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and they discuss the film. The guys provide some discussion about the cast, some behind-the-scenes insights and a scene-by-scene breakdown of the movie.  Chris then quizzes Derek about famous movie trilogies.

Chris has Derek go back and watch the 1985 Chevy Chase movie, "Fletch" and they discuss the film. The guys provide some discussion about the supporting cast, some behind-the-scenes insights and a scene-by-scene breakdown of the movie.  Derek then quizzes Chris about Chevy Chase's Canadian co-stars.

Chris and Derek talk about the history, influence and impact of music videos on pop culture over the years. They discuss early music videos from the 1950's right through the 1970's and into the MTV era. Derek educates Chris on the state of music videos in the current generation of online streaming services.  Chris then quizess Derek about famous actors that have appeared in music videos over the y...

Derek has Chris watch the 2009 J.J. Abrams movie, "Star Trek". Chris used to watch the original TV series as a young boy. Certainly, this is the one Gen-X/Millennial crossover that he will finally like, right?  Chris then asks Derek about Star Trek trivia.

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the "Fun With Yancy/Fun With Caveman" segments of the podcast, we have put together a "Best of" episode containing only the final segment of the show. If you enjoy Millennial trivia, Generation-X trivia, movie facts, music quizzes, game shows or you just enjoy having fun with Millennial and Gen-X pop culture, you'll enjoy taking a trip b...

Derek and Chris are joined by guest Robbie Baseball to review the 1992 movie, "The Mighty Ducks". This is one of Robbie's favourite movies of all time. Even though it's a Gen-X movie, Chris has never seen it. Chris is Canadian. He loves movies. He loves hockey. He'll love this movie, too, right?  Derek then quizzes both Robbie and Chris about movies featuring baseball teams. 

Derek and Chris run down their top 5 foreign films of all time.   Chris quizzes Derek about foreign films that have been nominated for Academy Awards.

Derek has Chris watch the 2014 film, "Edge of Tomorrow". Derek enjoys science fiction films with weird premises, and this one definitely qualifies.   Chris then has Derek take a seat in the Winners Circle of the "$100,000 Pyramid" to see if he can name 6 science fiction movies with weird premises. 

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the "Fun With Yancy/Fun With Caveman" segments of the podcast, we have put together a "Best of" episode containing only the final segment of the show. If you enjoy Millennial trivia, Generation-X trivia, movie facts, music quizzes, game shows or you just enjoy having fun with Millennial and Gen-X pop culture, you'll enjoy taking a trip b...

Derek makes Chris go back and watch the 1985 film, "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins". Chris has nostalgic memories of this movie. Does the film hold up? Both Chris and Derek have their opinions, but you be the judge.  Derek then asks Chris trivia about movies that contain extensive make-up to transform the lead actors.

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the "Fun With Yancy/Fun With Caveman" segments of the podcast, we have put together a "Best of" episode containing only the final segment of the show. If you enjoy Millennial trivia, Generation-X trivia, movie facts, music quizzes, game shows or you just enjoy having fun with Millennial and Gen-X pop culture, you'll enjoy taking a trip b...