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

Chris and Derek are joined by Yancy Eaton. The guys run down their top 5 Prince songs. Prince is Yancy's favourite musical artist, so he simply had to come back for a guest spot this week.  After the top 5 lists, Chris quizzes Yancy on famous drummers. 

Derek makes Chris go back and watch the 1998 film, "Pleasantville". This movie came out after 1989, so it is a given that Chris will not like it. Or will he? Chris then quizzes Derek on movies that contain scenes with both color and B&W. 

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...

Chris has Derek go back and watch the 1977 box office hit starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason. The guys discuss how some aspects of the film haven't stood up over time (as well as those that did!).  Chris then takes a seat in the 'Winners Circle' of the "$100,000 Pyramid" as Derek feeds him clues about Sally Field and Burt Reynolds movie titles. 

Chris and Derek run down their top 5 pop culture 'pet peeves'.  Chris then quizzes Derek on trivia about annoying characters in movies and TV.

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 nominated this movie from the Millennial generation for Chris to watch and discuss. It was released after 1989. It's really long. Therefore, Chris will hate it, right? Chris then quizzes Derek on trivia about movies with kidnapping in the plot.  

Chris nominated the 1983 movie "Strange Brew". In addition to reviewing the movie itself, the guys talk about the old SCTV show, Canadian stereotypes, Toronto in the 1980's and then Derek quizzes Chris on famous movie and TV duos. 

Chris and Derek run down their top 5 film directors of all time. Will their lists be filled with 'textbook' picks? You be the judge.  Chris then challenges Derek with trivia questions about actors that have directed movies (including movies that actors have directed themselves in).

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 nominated the 2015 movie "Mad Max: Fury Road". On past episodes, Yancy has nominated several post-apocalyptic films and Chris has liked none of them. How will this movie go over?  Chris then challenges Derek with trivia questions about Australian pop culture. 

Derek has Chris go back in time and watch the 1983 movie "WarGames". How does the movie hold up after all these years? Does the technology 'date' this movie or does the message still resonate with today's audiences?  Derek then challenges Chris with trivia questions about Matthew Broderick movies. 

Derek and Chris run down their top 5 favourite Michael Jackson songs. This was a struggle for Chris, considering the fact that he was a 'metal-head' for most of the 1980's.  Chris then challenges Derek to play a game he calls "Michael Jackson, The Beatles or Someone Else". Chris gives Derek several music records and accomplishments and Derek has to guess whether it involves Michael Jackson, the Be...

Derek has Chris watch the 2010 movie "Hot Tub Time Machine". Chris loves everything about Gen-X so he should love a movie about travelling in time back to 1986, right?   Chris then challenges Derek with trivia questions about movies that involve time travel.

Chris and Derek go back and watch the 1982 movie "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan". Chris hasn't seen this movie in 20-30 years. He loved the original series in syndication during the late 1970's.  Derek then challenges Chris with trivia questions about actors with the names: James, Kirk, Leonard, McCoy, Montgomery and Scott.

Chris and Derek run down their top 5 cover songs of all time. Chris then quizzes Derek on some well-known cover bands.

Chris and Derek go back and watch the 1998 movie "Out of Sight" (with George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez). Will Chris enjoy this Millennial film suggested by Derek? Find out here! Apparently, this movie was chosen as the "sexiest movie of all time" by Entertainment Weekly magazine. Chris then challenges Derek with trivia questions about "sexy" movies. 

Chris and Derek go back and watch the 1988 movie "Coming to America". Derek then challenges Chris with trivia questions about movies that feature actors playing multiple characters. 

Chris and Derek run down their top 5 political movies of all time.  Chris challenges Derek with trivia about Best Picture Oscars and top grossing films (Derek is clearly off his game this week).

Chris and Derek review the 2000 mind-bending, non-linear "Memento".  Chris then challenges Derek with trivia questions about movies that feature non-linear storytelling. 

Chris and Derek go back and revisit the 1988 live-action and animated mash-up, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" How does it hold up after all of these years? How does it compare to todays CGI special effects? Will Derek appreciate the film or hate it?  Derek then challenges Chris with trivia questions about movies that feature both live action and animation. 

Chris and Derek run down their top 5 TV shows that they think would make for good reboots of new Netflix shows. They dig into the vault of old TV shows to see what might resonate with current audiences. Chris then challenges Derek with trivia questions about movies that are reboots/remakes of older movies/TV shows.

Chris and Derek review the 2014 film, "Guardians of the Galaxy". Derek is a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chris hasn't watched movies since 1989. How will this go down?  The guys then play a round of the Winners Circle from the $100,000 Pyramid (Chris loves his old game shows, after all!).

Chris and Derek review the 1988 film, "Big". Chris loves this movie (after all, it is from Gen-X!). How does it stand up after all these years? How does Tom Hanks' performance stand up? What about Penny Marshall's direction? After the review, Derek quizzes Chris on body-swapping movies. 

Chris and Derek discuss their favourite songs that appear in movies. For the trivia segment, Chris quizzes Derek on songs that appear in the opening or closing credits of movies.