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 X Millennial Man has a few thoughts on the 2016 College Football Season. Ty starts us out with his college football playoff, Heisman Trophy, and other important bowl game, predictions. Can anyone beat Alabama? The conversation moves onto a discussion of the immoral business practices of the NCAA, and the immoral sports media who wants football to make us forget about the welfare of women and children. Download for free.
The X Millennial Man is ready for some yuletide cheer. The best way to get in the spirit of the season is to spend time with our favorite television shows. The Simpsons, Lost, and even Saved By the Bell have had some epic adventures in late December. The holidays also saw a Star Wars story so bad that Jar Jar will not acknowledge it. Download for free and hear about the greatest, most awesome, holiday television programming ever.
I only know how to say hello, not goodbye
Thanksgiving is day born out of immigration. Tina S takes over the hosting duties to hear the stories of two immigrants. First up Tina talks with her mother Usha about coming from India to the US in the 1960s. Next up, Tina's friend Kay talks about escaping Great Britain for the sunny shores of America, twice.
Check out Kay Woods website kidstogo.co.uk
2016 was pretty rotten for these fellows too
2016 is looking like a rotten year. The election, the loss of so many music legends, the election again. It has been a tough one. Join Ty and RD as they look at what pop culture we are thankful for this past year. The Cubs, A Tribe Called Quest, Atlanta, are just a few of the things we are thankful for. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
The X Millennial Man is going to have a debate on who their favorite NBA players are from 1980 until today. Many of the names will be the same, but Ty and RD strongly disagree on where they rank. Join them and get ready to have your own internal debate on who is truly the best pro basketball player in our lifetimes. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
The X Millennial is having a sequel to their podcast about great movie sequels. The movies discussed are not great. These movies are terrible. Join Ty and RD as they remember the horrors of being bored and ticked off after watching sci fi, superhereo, comedy, and other no good movie sequels. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
Ed note: We say that John Hughes directed Home Alone 1 and 2. Chris Columbus directed the movies, Hughes was the writer.
A new day is upon us
The X Millennial Man is trying to figure out how Donald Trump got elected as the 45th President of the United States. Did he win, or did Hillary Clinton lose? What the hell happened? Where do we go next? Help us answer these questions by downloading the podcast for free. Come on in for a listen.
The start, and finish, of any good ad
The X Millennial Man is ready for the ads for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to leave its airwaves. Tina S joins us today to talk about the best, and most memorable, Presidential campaign ads ever. Little girls get nuked, old men laugh, morning comes to America, and a wife just wants her husband reelected so he will leave her alone. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
Take a look at these great ads:
Two Best Political Ads of 2016: Jason Kander and Gerald Daughtry
Ronald Reagan Morning in America and Bear
Think the house is scary. The people inside are way more creepy
Happy Halloween. Join the X Millennial Man as they travel the spooky roads of internet trolls. What is a MRA, MGTOW, or a Donald Trump? Why should we not travel the same paths that these creepy characters travel? Download for free and come in for a listen.
Indulge in some extra reading.
I Went to a Trump Rally to See for Myself. This is What it was Like. By H. Alan Scott
Basketball is the X Millennial Man's favorite sport. They love the way the players dribble up and down the court. Join Ty and RD as they talk basketball. Will it be the Warriors and Cavs again? Yes it will. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
The explosion of movie sequels started with the birth of the X Millennial Man. Since the early 1980's, the film sequel has been the go to money maker for Hollywood. Join Ty and RD as they remember the best sequels, and look forward to a few coming out in 2017. Download for free and come in for a listen.
Whose future history?
For over thirty years Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been fixtures in our pop culture. In the 80's, the Donald was a larger than life figure who was always in the tabloids. In 1992, Hillary ushered in a new age of women in politics. The X Millennial Man looks back at the personal history of the two candidates and tries to make sense of the wild 2016 Presidential election. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
For some extra reading and watching -
The Economist article referencing Trumps business success.
Hillary and Bill Clinton 1992 60 Minutes interview
Cracked.com article "8 Less Known Trump Stories That'd Derail Any Other Campaign"
The X Millennial Man is taking stock of the first part of the pro and college football seasons. Who is a big disappointment? Who has used the early part of the year to position themselves for the playoffs? Is it Alabama, Ohio State, and then everyone else? Download for free and come on in for a listen.
Rap music has grown up with Generation X and the millennials. From the underground clubs of New York City, to the outskirts of Los Angeles, rap is the greatest American music. Join the X Millennial Man as they recount the highs, and the lows, of rap and hip hop in their lifetime. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
How many seasons will their love last?
The X Millennial Man wants to walk down the aisle and remember the television weddings of our lives. Selma being a hopeless romantic, Liz Lemon and Leslie Knope finding true soulmates, and a political coup have all been part of the great nuptials on our television. Download for free and join us for a walk down the wedding aisle of memories.
This is exactly what I was afraid of
Many people are not happy with their choice of Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump as President. How did these two candidates make it into the finals to become the President of the United States? RD gives his thoughts on what led to two choices who many people think are terrible. Ty chimes in at the end (around the 25 minute mark for you Ty fans) to give his thoughts on the first Presidential debate of the election season. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
It is fantasy football season. To celebrate the excitement in creating a super team, the X Millennial Man is going to create the greatest fictional athlete team ever. We have teen wolves, Bad News Bears, and hockey player turned golfer. Will Ty have the balance of Cleveland Indians and Miami Sharks to take down RD? Will Johnny Lawrence sweep the leg to victory? Download for free and come on in for a listen.
The original podcast premiered on March 19th, 2016. This remastered version has had the sound quality improved and been updated with new Batman info.
Happy Batman Day
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? Did Ben Affleck in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" movie enhance the already great character? Come on in and take a listen.
Was the 2016 Grand Slam tennis season a time for change? Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic were not as dominate as recent years. Roger Federer finally missed a grand slam tournament. Will 2016 bring a new dominate champion. Tina S joins RD to talk about the 2016 tennis season, and what to look for in 2017. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
Not this kind of pilot
The X Millennial Man is always excited to check out a new tv show. Most of the time these pilot episodes are no good, but sometimes there is a great piece of entertainment in these show beginnings. Join Ty and RD as they remember their favorite tv pilot episodes ever. Download for free and come on in for a listen.
Politics and Pop Culture from the ground up.
