Ep. 31 | The West Wing & 3 Ninjas

Ep. 31 | The West Wing & 3 Ninjas

This week on Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90's Edition, Hannah learns how to mail a package, Allison climbs onto a grocery store soapbox, and somehow we end up discussing both one of television's greatest political dramas and three kid ninjas. First, we watch the pilot episode of The West Wing and meet President Jed Bartlet, Josh Lyman, CJ Cregg, Sam Seaborn, and the fast-paced world of Aaron Sorkin's White House. To Allison's delight, Hannah actually loved it. Then we rewind 3 Ninjas (1992), the movie that convinced an entire generation to ask their parents for karate lessons. We're talking:📦 Hannah's first trip to the post office🥬 Why Allison thinks you should pick out your own groceries (thanks to Tyler's video [https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8shm7MF/])🏛️ The West Wing and peak 90s television🥷 Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum🍕 Pizza, jelly beans, and ninja training😂 Whether men with ponytails were automatically villains in the 90s Hannah's West Wing Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5) Hannah's 3 Ninjas Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (6.5/10) 🎧 Streaming now everywhere you get your podcasts. Be kind… and rewind 💛

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.