Quantum Week
Quantum Week
Quantum Week is a pop culture nostalgia show, where we leap into a random week of a random year and talk about its hit movie and song.
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Nov 9, 2024
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Episodes
Dec 25-31, 1988: Rain Man/Welcome To The Jungle, With Mike Petraglia 03.06.2020 45:37
On this episode of Quantum Week, we're joined by special guest Mike Petraglia (@Trags) to talk about the last week of December, 1988 including movie: "Rain Man", and song: "Welcome To The Jungle".
Dec 9-15, 2007: I Am legend/Good Life 30.05.2020 1:08:18
On this episode of Quantum Week it's movie "I Am Legend" and song "Good Life". In a tale of two different films, Chris loves one and hates the other. As usual Matt is more forgiving. Plus some epic production from Kanye West.
Dec 9-15, 2007: No Country For Old Men/No One 27.05.2020 1:08:15
On this episode of Quantum Week it's movie: "No Country For Old Men", and song "No One". Chris and Matt deep dive into this layered Coen Brothers film, and give Alicia Keys her due. Plus a weather report and headlines.
March 25-31, 1990: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/I'll Be Your Everything 23.05.2020 53:43
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and song: "I'll Be Your Everything". Clearly there's been a conspiracy to keep Matt and Chris in the early 90s, but they're about to break free. Not before dealing with the worst song ever written.
March 25-31, 1990: The Hunt For Red October/Black Velvet 20.05.2020 54:37
On this episode of Quantum Week it's movie: "The Hunt For Red October", and song "Black Velvet". Experiencing a bit of a let down after watching last week's masterpiece, Chris and Matt make the best of it by agreeing on the movie and fighting over the song.
Jan 14-20, 1996: From Dusk TIll Dawn/Wonderwall 16.05.2020 57:55
On this episode of Quantum week, we're talking January, 1996 including movie: "From Dusk Till Dawn" and song: "Wonderwall". Did FDTD keep us from another brilliant Tarantino movie? Should we look back at Oasis in anger? We answer those questions and more. Oh! And two more messed up stories from Chris.
February, 17-23 1991: The Silence Of The Lambs/All The Man That I Need 13.05.2020 1:06:50
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's February 1991 with movie "The Silence Of The Lambs" and song "All The Man That I Need". Chris and Matt reflect on an incredible week, and a movie masterpiece.
Jan 14-20, 1996: 12 Monkeys/One Sweet Day 06.05.2020 1:05:53
On this Episode of Quantum Week, we're exploring January, 1996 with movie: "12 Monkeys", and song: "One Sweet Day". Chris both likes and trashes this Sci-Fi classic, while Matt takes shots at the intelligence of Adult Contemporary listeners. Full hubris is on display.
July 22-28, 1990, Presumed Innocent/The Power 02.05.2020 56:18
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's July, 1990 with movie "Presumed Innocent", and song "The Power". Awe SNAP! Is this a different Harrison Ford than we've ever seen before? Is "The Power" the best early 90s rap song? Plus headlines and stories. Our 20th Episode!
July 22-28, 1990: Ghost/She Ain't Worth It 29.04.2020 54:13
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's July 1990, and we talk about movie "Ghost", and song: "She Ain't Worth It". Is Ghost worthy of 5 Oscar nominations, and who the hell is Glenn Medeiros? Plus headlines.
October 28-November 3, 1984: The Terminator/Caribbean Queen 25.04.2020 54:08
On this episode of Quantum Week we continue talking about the last week in October 1984, including movie "The Terminator", and song "Caribbean Queen". Is James Cameron a good director? Is there something familiar about Billy Ocean songs?
October 28-November 3, 1984: Karate Kid/Out Of Touch, With Kirk Minihane 22.04.2020 50:45
On this episode of Quantum Week we're joined by special guest Kirk Minihane to talk about October 1984, including movie "Karate Kid" and song "Out Of Touch".
June 17-23, 1984: Gremlins/Time After Time 18.04.2020 1:00:46
On this episode of Quantum Week, we're continuing June 1984 with movie "Gremlins", and song "Time After Time". Matt and Chris decide if it's better to be Chris Columbus or Joe Dante, and Madonna, or Lauper. Plus Chris' dad witnesses Winkler stand up to a bully, and Matt wins the headlines war.
June 17-23, 1984: Ghostbusters/Dancing In The Dark 15.04.2020 55:07
On this episode of Quantum Week we visit June 1984, including movie: "Ghostbusters" and song "Dancing In The Dark". Does Ghostbusters rank in Chris and Matt's top 5 comedies of all time? Should Winston's character even exist? Is "Dancing In The Dark" a good Bruce song? These questions answered, and more!
April 6-12, 1997: Grosse Pointe Blank/Wannabe 11.04.2020 56:06
On this episode of Quantum Week it's April 1997 with movie "Grosse Pointe Blank", and song "Wannabe". After weeks of bad films Matt and Chris get to talk about a killer, and John Cusack pulls it off. Plus the Zigaziga rise of The Spice Girls and headlines from the times.
April 6-12, 1997: Anaconda/Can't Nobody Hold Me Down 08.04.2020 54:58
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie "Anaconda" and song "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down". Giant deadly snakes terrorize a Jennifer Lopez lead documentary expedition, while Eric Stoltz sits this one out. Puffy begins his year long chart dominance, and Matt talks about the origin of his love affair with Disc Golf.
May 14-20, 2006: Poseidon/Ridin' 04.04.2020 55:47
On this episode of Quantum Week it's movie Poseidon and song Ridin'. Chris and Matt rap up the worst week in pop culture history with a film disaster, but at least Chamillionaire has a sense of humor. We close the loop on Chris' move to New York, and talk headlines.
May 14-20, 2006: The Da Vinci Code/SOS 01.04.2020 47:57
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie 'The Da Vinci Code' and Song 'SOS'. One of the only times the book and movie are equally bad, and equally successful. Plus Rihanna rips off Soft Cell, the top three Ron Howard films, Matt makes an album, and news of the week.
August 4-10, 1996: A Time To Kill/How Do You Want It 28.03.2020 53:57
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie "A Time To Kill", and song "How Do You Want It". Chris and Matt disagree on McConaughey, but agree on Jackson. They talk about which movie puts Sandra Bullock in the hall of fame. It's west coast vs. east coast rap, and Tupac gets his start rapping with Digital Underground, causing Nothing But Trouble.
August 4-10, 1996: Kingpin/Macarena 25.03.2020 46:28
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie "Kingpin", and song "Macarena". Chris lists his top 10 sports movies and picks which Quaid brother has had the better career. Matt talks about pitch correction in popular music. There's punk, the turbo jet engine, and Bob Dole monopolizes headlines.
Episode 8: 2013, Week 9 21.03.2020 46:43
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie "Identity Thief" and song "Thrift Store". Chris and Matt struggle with how the movie made $174 M while having the most hatable character ever. But Ryan Lewis' beats make up for it. Plus robo-dog chucks blocks, rat brains fuse, and the great shark genocide round out the show.
Episode 7: 1989, Week 23 14.03.2020 49:28
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, and song Wind Beneath My Wings. Again Chris and Matt disagree on the movie rank within the trilogy. The song is a movie, sucks, but won two grammies, so what do we know? Plus a look-back at Corky Thatcher, and one headline.
Episode 6: 1983, Week 22 12.03.2020 50:20
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie Return Of The Jedi, and song Flashdance. Matt and Chris disagree about the ranking of Star Wars films but agree on John Williams, Ewoks, and Endor. This time the song is also the movie, and inspired 80s montages far and wide. Plus a sports heavy headlines and lead-poisoned Romans.
Episode 5: 2005, Week 47 07.03.2020 51:31
On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie Walk The Line, and song Gold Digger. Chris and Matt talk about their vastly different feelings towards Mangold, but agree Witherspoon's Hee Haw is Oscar worthy. And contrary to popular opinion Jamie Foxx's Ray did not inspire this week's #1 song. Then Mad Cow, wife-swap, and Face-plants to round it out.
Episode 4: 1989, Week 36 04.03.2020 45:46
On this episode of Quantum Week it's movie Uncle Buck and song Hangin' Tough. John Candy is not the usual leading man. Plus, Brackets Baby! as @QWeekChris and @matthewcarano rank the best John Hughes films. Pop music gets worse in the late 80s and then suddenly better again, and Matt inspires Chris with a captivating story.
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