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

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Episode 267: “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life” (1983): Movie Review Sep 21, 2023

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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 the other films from the 6 members of the group. For the trivia segment of the show, Derek quizzes Chris on movies that feature the Monty Python cast and directors.

Episode 266: Our Favorite AC/DC Songs Sep 14, 2023

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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).

Episode 265: “The Fugitive” (1993): Movie Review Aug 30, 2023

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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 Derek must guess the titles of the films. The common thread is that all of the movies are based on TV shows.

Episode 264: Sequels We Wish They’d Make Aug 24, 2023

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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) then it sounds. Honestly.

Episode 263: “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (1985): Movie Review Aug 10, 2023

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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 synopsis and Derek must guess the film (all movies are from 1985).

Episode 262: “Superman” (1978): Movie Review Jul 27, 2023

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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 segment of the show, Chris quizzes Derek about movies where the lead actor did not receive 'top billing' on the film.

Best of Pop Goes Your World 27: Fun With Caveman Jul 20, 2023

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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 and Derek as they have fun with all of these things. Included in this compilation: EPISODE 116: The Return of Yancy (Chris quizzes Derek and Yancy with questions about pop culture in Florida.) EPISODE 117: "Leon: The Professional" (1994): Movie Review (Chris has Derek try to guess the titles of movies with a person's first name in the title.) EPISODE 118: "Trading Places" (1983): Movie Review (Chris has to try and guess the titles of movies from 1983 based on a variety of clues given by Derek.) EPISODE 119: Our Favourite Songs of All Time (Chris gives the first line of the lyrics from a song and Derek has to try and guess the song title.)

Episode 261: The Effect of Social Media on Pop Culture Jul 06, 2023

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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 in social media history.

Episode 260: “This is the End” (2013): Movie Review Jun 29, 2023

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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.

Best of Pop Goes Your World 26: Fun With Caveman Jun 15, 2023

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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 and Derek as they have fun with all of these things. Included in this compilation: EPISODE 112: "Casino Royale" (2006) Movie Review (Chris gives titles of James Bond movies and Derek has to name the actors who played Bond in the films.) EPISODE 113: "Stripes" (1981) Movie Review (The guys play a round of the 'Winner's Circle' of the $100,000 Pyramid where Derek lists the cast members of 1980's 'war movies' and Chris has to guess the titles.) EPISODE 114: Cop Movies (Chris names famous cop characters and tries to get Derek to guess the movie that they appear in.) EPISODE 115: "Do the Right Thing" (1989) Movie Review (Derek quizzes Chris on other films from 1989.)

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