One sunny day a Generation Xer was walking down the street listening to his Sony Discman, Radiohead's Karma Police was the song, when he ran into a Millennial who had his iPod touch ready to play the latest Black Keys song. The electrical energy generated between the old and new caused an explosion forcing the two to merge. Out of the smoke the X-Millennial Man emerged. He came to be the greatest critic of Pop Culture since... 1982?
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The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro have been pretty good. NBC and the green pools have been bad, but Team USA and the Olympic spirit is doing great. Join Ty and RD as the look at the good, and the bad, of the 2016 Rio Games. Download for free today.
In the early 1970's, reality television was born. Generation X and the Millennials have grown up side by side with shows that are about the "real" world. Join Ty and RD as the discuss the good, and so very bad, reality shows they have enjoyed. Why all the self important cooking shows? Will LC be able to have the party she always wanted? Is there a bar that Jon Taffer can not rescue? Download for free and come on in for a listen.
Dogs have been part of our pop culture since the very first written word. Three headed demon dogs to the pooch by Batman's side, there are many great dogs in our entertainment. Join the X Millennial Man as they look back on some of their favorite dogs in fiction and reality. What dogs need to be rastafied by 10% to make them great? Download for free and come on in for a listen.
ESPN launched when Generation X was growing up. It gained popularity when the millennials were young. The X Millennial Man looks back on growing up with ESPN in their lives. In the early days ESPN was quite good.. Today? Not so much. Come on in for a listen and remember the good, and the bad, of ESPN.
Big thanks to the book Those Guys Have all the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales. Go buy it here.
The X Millennial Man is pack to take down the pop culture that is overrated. Do you know what HBO, it is just tv. It is time to take out the talent trash at ESPN. The part time animal activist on the internet need to let Harambe go. Let Ty and RD set the culture right. Download it today, and come on in for a listen.
Ty and RD update their debate on Marvel vs DC after the release of Captain America: Civil War. Is the debate over since everyone liked Marvel's new movie, and only RD liked Batman V Superman? Does the DC Rebirth show any promise?
The original conversation is remastered and presented after the new information. Come take a listen to where the debate started on why Gen X likes DC and the Millennials are tied to Marvel.
Mothers Day is a time to celebrate the love of our great mothers. Ty and RD take a look back at the great moms of pop culture. Who is the symbol of motherhood from tv and movies? Why are there not more great moms to celebrate in our pop culture? Is Disney to blame? Come in for a listen and hear about why you should treat your mother right. Treat her right.
Happy Mothers Day
Ed Note: We start the podcast with a remembrance of the greatness that is Prince.
The X Millennial Man has a couple of young children. These children need to be entertained. Ty and RD have seen their fair share of kids entertainment. What are some of the worst shows (PJ Masks)? What are some of the best (Wally Kazaam)? Is 6 hours way too much television, or not enough? Come on in for a listen and let us know about your views on the pop culture for the kids.
Ty really hated the season finally of "The Walking Dead". He wanted to talk all about and the other season / series finales that tv go t so wrong. In the second half he and RD return to positive thinking and reminisce about the tv finales that were great. Do the tv writers owe us quality entertainment? You be the judge.
Since 1939 every generation has had a Batman to call their own. Ty and RD take a close look at these different Dark Knights and how they define the generation. Who is the best to wear the cape and cowl? Who played the best Batman villain? Can the "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" movie enhance the already great character? Come on in and take a listen.
Ty and RD loved the cartoons of their youth. Be it learning about half of the battle from GI Joe, or about frog baseball from Beavis and Butthead. As gen x and the millennials grew older, the cartoons grew up with us. Shows like The Simpsons, King of the Hill, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force were made for an older audience. Join the X Millennial Man as we remember the cartoons of our youth and adulthood.
There once was a time that the X Millennial man loved the movie "Armageddon". We would be listening to our mix tape of 3rd Bass, MC Hammer, and Puff Daddy on the way to see the latest Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler vehicle. Our pants were tight rolled, and our pockets were full of pogs. We were so wrong. Join us and hear all about our pop culture regrets. What did you love that was so wrong? It was Steve Urkel right?
The X Millennial Man grew up and matured with the comedy of NBC Thursday night. Nearly 35 years of great, and downright terrible, shows enhanced our pop culture. From Conrad Bain to Alec Baldwin, NBC has made comedy legends out of some interesting people. Come join us to discuss the rise and fall of NBC comedy.
The new year brings new hope for interesting pop culture. Can Star Wars: Rogue One live up to it's predecessor? Will Michigan football become dominant? When will all the Trump supporters finally disappear? Ty and RD look forward to all the great pop culture of 2016.
It has been a great half year in podcasting. Ty and RD sit down and discuss the best movies, television, music, and pop culture moments of 2015. There will be plenty of Star Wars and Michigan football talk. Come on in and discover the best of 2015.
A lot of people made Ty and RD angry this year. Donald Trump, the Cubs, even Star Wars are not immune to the complaints of the X Millennial Man. Stay till the end and we will actually talk about what we liked in 2015, including Star Wars.
Ty and RD love the holiday season. The food, family, presents, and most important they love the pop culture. Great music, awesome sports, incredible television, and the best movies are all part of the seasons pop culture. Join us and have your spirits lifted.
What makes Thanksgiving so awesome. The food? The sports? The awkward family moments? The X Millennial Man loves the Thanksgiving holiday and we are here to tell our stories. Great television, incredible football, sprained ankles, copious amounts of wine, Rocky IV, all of these and more make Thanksgiving great.
There are pieces of pop culture that everyone seems to love. Everyone except the X Millennial. Like the Beach Boys, not us. How about Glee or American Horror Story? Hate to tell you that you like bad entertainment. Apple and Spielberg can do no wrong? Your faith in them are wrong. Come listen to Ty and RD be grouchy about the things we all love.
Sports heartbreak have left their mark on the X Millennial Man. Today they continue the conversation to discuss Pop Culture heartbreak. RD is still coming to terms with a certain movie. Ty is sad that in today's world we can not have foul mouthed little leaguers. Come take a listen and share your pop culture heartbreak.
Politics and Pop Culture from the ground up.
