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

This week, Chris and Derek discuss situation comedies (sitcoms). Specifically, they talk about the sitcom as a dying art form, one that was prevalent for years in Gen-X. Then, they each run down their top 5 favorite sitcoms of all time. Keep in mind, these are personal picks, not necessarily the most popular or critically acclaimed. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris mentions the name of a...

This season on the show, Chris and Derek have been reviewing movies celebrating major milestone anniversaries. This week, it's a look back 35 years to Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice" starring Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin and Winona Ryder. Chris and Derek take a look at the box office, the cast, memorable scenes and more. For the trivia segment of the show, Derek has Chris try and name the...

This week, Chris and Derek take a look at movies that take place over the course of a day (or a 24-hour period). They each have put together a top 5 list of their favorite movies that use this plot device in the film. For the trivia segment of the show, Derek takes a seat in the 'Winner's Circle' of the "$100,000 Pyramid". Chris can only give lists and Derek must guess each category based on Chris...

This season on the podcast, Chris and Derek have been reviewing films celebrating milestone anniversaries. Even though it is only 5 years old, "Black Panther" is still celebrating a milestone. Chris had never seen this movie. The only MCU films he has seen are those that Derek has made him watch for the podcast. Where will this one rank? The guys talk about the box office from 2018, the cast, them...

Derek Myers and Chris McBrien take a look at stand-up comedy from a Millennial and Gen-X perspective, respectively. They discuss a brief history of stand-up comedy including its evolution into 'specials' and stand-up 'concert' films. They each run down their personal top 5 favourite stand-up comedy films. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris gives Derek quotes from stand-up routines and Derek...

Chris and Derek continue their look back at movies celebrating major milestone anniversaries. This week, the guys go back and watch "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life" which is celebrating 40 years since its theatrical release back in 1983. Chris and Derek discuss the box office, scenes and themes from the film and also talk about the history of the Monty Python comedy troupe as well as some of t...

This week, Chris and Derek talk about one of the most iconic hard rock bands of all time, AC/DC. The guys do a top 5 list of their favorite AC/DC songs. For the trivia segment of the show, the play a game of "Name that Tune". Chris gives the band and a few lyrics and Derek must name the song. The common thread in the game is that all songs have double entendres (usually dirty).

Chris and Derek continue to look at movies celebrating milestone anniversaries this year with their review of 1993's "The Fugitive" starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. They discuss the box office performance, the cast, the script, quotes and trivia from the film. For the trivia segment of the show, the play a game of "Pick the Flick". Chris gives Derek the year and synopsis of movies and D...

Chris usually doesn't enjoy sequels. However, this week he thought it would be fun to take a look at some sequels that never came about, but maybe should have. Chris and Derek each put together a top 5 list of sequels they wish had gotten made. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris gives Derek the subtitle of a sequel title and Derek must guess the sequel. It's less complicated (and more fun)...

With the recent passing of Paul Reubens, Chris and Derek thought it might be worthwhile going back and re-watching "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" and reviewing it this week. The guys discuss Paul Reubens' career and controversies, the film's director (Tim Burton), the script, scenes and quotes. For the trivia segment of the show, the guys play a game of "Pick the Flick" where Chris gives a movie synops...

Chris and Derek have been reviewing movies this season that are celebrating 'milestone' anniversaries. This week, they review the 1978 movie "Superman" starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman and Marlon Brando. The guys discuss the film's box office success, cast, themes, scenes and debate about whether or not it holds up to the current batch of superhero movies of recent times. For the trivia se...

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the "Fun With Caveman" segment 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 back with Chris a...

Chris and Derek discuss the impact and effect of social media on pop culture. They discuss social media usage, content and algorithms. Particularly, they are interested in how this effects pop culture and vice versa. Furthermore, the guys discuss memes, influencers and how YouTube has changed the pop culture landscape. For the trivia segment of the show, Derek quizzes Chris about important dates i...

This week, for something different, Chris suggests reviewing a film that came out later than 1989 for a change. He has Derek go back and watch "This is the End", the apocalyptic black comedy from 2013 starring Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill. For the trivia segment of the show, Derek has Chris try to guess movies where actors appear as themselves.

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the "Fun With Caveman" segment 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 back with Chris a...

The series finale of "Ted Lasso" has aired so what better time to go back and review the series. Chris and Derek review the TV series. The guys discuss the cast, favourite episodes, the finale, themes of the show and more. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris has Derek try to guess the titles of TV series which have the main character's name in the title.

With the recent passing of rock legend, Tina Turner, Derek wanted to go back and watch the 1985 sequel "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" which was one of Tina Turner's only scripted acting roles. Chris and Derek discuss the film, the cast, the box office success, memorable scenes and more. Chris had never seen the movie so he was coming into this with a fresh viewpoint. For the trivia segment of the sh...

This week, Chris is going back 45 years to 1978 and has Derek watch (for the first time) Warren Beatty's "Heaven Can Wait". The guys discuss the cast, awards, critical praise, box office, scenes and quotes from the film. For the trivia segment of the show, Derek has Chris try to guess the titles of songs that include the word 'heaven' in the title.

This week, Derek has Chris watch "The Big Lebowski" for the first time. The guys discuss the cast, the box office performance, critical reviews, favourite scenes and more. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris gives Derek the name of a 'slacker' character in pop culture and Derek has to guess where the character appears (TV show or movie title).

This week, Chris and Derek go through their personal top 5 favorite TV pilot episodes of all time. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris gives Derek the title of a TV series' first and last episodes in its run. Derek has to name the TV series.

This week, Chris and Derek are joined by Greg Martin to take a look at the funniest movie scenes of all time. The guys each run through their personal top 5 favourite funniest movie scenes ever. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris has Derek and Greg play a game of 'Rock the Quote' where he gives them a funny quote and they have to guess the title of the movie it comes from.

This season, Chris and Derek have been going back and reviewing movies celebrating major milestone anniversaries. This week, the guys go back 30 years to 1993 and review the Steven Spielberg film, "Jurassic Park" starring Sam Neil, Laura Dern & Jeff Goldblum. They talk about the box office, special effects, cast and behind-the-scenes of the movie. For the trivia segment of the show, Derek tries to...

This season, Chris and Derek have been going back and reviewing movies celebrating major milestone anniversaries. This week, the guys go back 30 years to 1993 and review the Ivan Reitman film, "Dave" starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris gives Derek a list of movies (and the year of their release). Derek must guess the title of the films. All of the m...

This week, it's time for a top 5 list, so Derek and Chris decided to put together lists of their favorite movie ensemble casts. Many great films have excellent casts. It's time to take a look at some of the very best. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris gives Derek a list of movies (and the year of their release). Derek has to name the actors nominated for acting Oscars from each film (every...

After looking at several movies celebrating their 20th anniversary, Chris and Derek opted for a 'newer' movie this week. They review the 2016 comic book movie, "Deadpool" starring Ryan Reynolds. The guys discuss the box office, director, cast, scenes and quotes from the film. For the trivia segment of the show, Chris gives Derek a list of movies (and the year of their release). Derek has to name t...