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

Ep. 30 | Rookie of the Year & Hot Ice

"Hot ice. It's the best of both worlds." 🧊⚾ This week on Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90's Edition, we rewind Rookie of the Year (1993)—the movie that convinced an entire generation that breaking your arm might be a viable path to Major League Baseball. When 12-year-old Henry Rowengartner breaks his arm, it heals with a very unusual side effect: a 100+ mph fastball. Before long, he's pitching for the Chicago Cubs, making Sports Illustrated, and trying to balance baseball fame with being a kid. We're talking: * Henry Rowengartner and the Cubs' magical playoff run * Daniel Stern directing and playing Brickma * The mystery of Hot Ice * Why Gary Busey's Chet Stedman might be the heart of the movie * "Pitcher's got a big butt!" and other elite baseball taunts Plus: John Candy, hidden ball tricks, Wrigley Field, and Hannah's surprisingly harsh review. Hannah's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/10) 🎧 Streaming now everywhere you get your podcasts. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes moments. Be kind… and rewind 💛 Up next: 3 Ninjas & The West Wing - Watch along with us!

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