Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90s Edition

Ep. 29 | That Thing You Do! & Boy Bands

“The O-needers?” 😂 This week on Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90’s Edition, we rewind That Thing You Do! (1996)—Tom Hanks’ directorial debut and one of the most underrated music movies of the 90s. Before the movie, we take a detour into boy band history with 5ive’s When the Lights Go Out [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpdcKmaHk_s] and boy band parody, DuJour’s unhinged Backdoor Lover [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXy5SFjZxPw&t=156s] from Josie and the Pussycats. Then we follow The Wonders (formerly the Oneders… yes, the “Oh-needers”) as one song launches them from Erie, Pennsylvania into sudden fame, screaming fans, matching suits, and the chaos of the music industry. We’re talking: 🎸 One-hit wonder culture and 90s boy bands 🥁 Guy Patterson being the emotional backbone of this movie 🎤 Steve Zahn stealing every scene 💔 Why Faye deserved better 😂 And Hannah’s official review: “It was worth the $6.” “I didn’t want to punch them when they sang.” Plus: Beatles history, fake movie bands, Spartacus references, and the terrifying realization that Gen Z did not grow up knowing John, Paul, George, and Ringo were The Beatles. 🎧 Streaming now everywhere you get your podcasts 📲 Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/millennialmeetsgenz/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MillennialMeetsGenZ/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@MillennialMeetsGenZ]for clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes moments Be kind… and rewind 💛 Up next: Rookie of the Year - watch along with us this week for next week's pod!

Ep. 28 | The Sandlot & You’re Killing Me Smalls ⚾

“You’re killing me, Smalls.” This week on Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90’s Edition, we rewind one of the most iconic coming-of-age movies of the 90s—The Sandlot (1993). Before diving into the movie, we somehow end up talking about childhood chores, mowing lawns, and the very different ways Millennials and Gen Z grew up. Then we head to the Sandlot—where Scotty Smalls meets Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez, learns baseball, faces The Beast, and survives the greatest summer of his life. We’re talking: * The legends of Babe Ruth and Benny The Jet * The truth about Hercules “The Beast” * The Fourth of July night game * The lines everyone still quotes today * And why this movie still feels like summer Plus: Wendy Peffercorn, PF Flyers, and one legendary pickle. 🎧 Streaming now everywhere you get your podcasts 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes moments Be kind… and rewind 💛 Up next: That Thing You Do!

Ep. 27 | Wild America & Bigfoot Believers

We’re back… and apparently Bigfoot is part of the conversation now. This week on Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90’s Edition, we return from break with a new car, a new license plate, and a deep dive into Wild America (1997)—the adventure film inspired by the real-life Stouffer brothers and their wildlife filmmaking journey. Before our movie of the week, Hannah finally watches Harry and the Hendersons, which naturally leads us into an important debate: Would you bring Bigfoot home with you? Then we rewind Wild America—a coming-of-age adventure starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Devon Sawa, and Scott Bairstow as three brothers chasing dangerous wildlife, unforgettable footage, and freedom beyond their small-town future. We’re talking: 🦅 JTT and peak 90s heartthrob energy 🐻 The cave of sleeping bears 📹 Why 90s adventure movies hit differently 💥 Family dynamics, risk-taking, and finding your path 🚗 And the continuing saga of Allison’s cursed license plates Plus: Calico Critters somehow enter the conversation. 🎧 Streaming now everywhere you get your podcasts 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes moments.

Ep. 26 | Kindergarten Cop & The Black Belt

“It’s not a toomah.” This week on Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90’s Edition, we’re diving into Kindergarten Cop (1990)—the action-comedy that gave us Arnold Schwarzenegger as a kindergarten teacher… and somehow made it work. Before we get into the movie, Allison shares a very real self-defense story that didn’t exactly go as planned (featuring an unexpected 2nd degree black belt 😅). Then we rewind Kindergarten Cop—following Detective John Kimble as he goes undercover in a classroom full of chaos to track down a dangerous criminal. We’re talking: 💥 Arnold’s iconic one-liners 🎒 The chaos of kindergarten (and why it actually works) 😂 The moments that still hold up 🎬 The mix of action, comedy, and heart Plus—Hannah’s first real introduction to Arnold, and whether this one still lands today. 🎧 Streaming now everywhere you get your podcasts 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes moments

Ep. 25 | Erin Brockovich

Some stories hit a little different. This week on Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90’s Edition, we’re diving into Erin Brockovich (2000)—a film based on a true story about a single mom who takes on a $28 billion corporation… and wins. Allison revisits this powerful story, while Hannah experiences it for the first time—meeting Erin, Ed Masry, and the real people behind one of the largest direct-action lawsuits in U.S. history. We’re talking: * The real-life case behind the movie * The fight against PG&E and contaminated water in Hinkley, California * Julia Roberts’ iconic performance * The moments that hit harder than expected Plus, we get into the real Erin Brockovich—what happened after the case, and the lasting impact of her work. From persistence to purpose, this episode is about standing your ground—even when the odds aren’t in your favor. 🎧 Streaming now everywhere you get your podcasts 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes moments Be kind… and rewind 💛 Up next: Kindergarten Cop - watch along with us!