Pop Goes Your World: Gen-X vs. Millennial Pop Culture

Pop Goes Your World: Gen-X vs. Millennial Pop Culture

Pop Goes Your World is a pop culture podcast that features both Gen-X and Millennial movies, TV shows and music.

Episodes

November 27, 2025 59 mins

Episode 340: “Legally Blonde” (2001): Movie Review

Derek wanted to go back and re-watch one of his favorite comedies of the early 2000’s, “Legally Blonde” starring Reese Witherspoon from 2001. Chris had never seen this movie. The guys discuss the cast, the box office, scenes, quotes, behind-the-scenes trivia and more. 

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Chris asks...

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Episode 339: “Back to School” (1986): Movie Review

Derek wanted to go back and re-watch one of his favorite comedies of the 1980’s, “Back to School” starring Rodney Dangerfield from 1986. Chris had never seen this movie. The guys discuss the cast, the box office, scenes, quotes, behind-the-scenes trivia and more. 

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Chris asks Dere...

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Episode 338: “Creepshow” (1982): Movie Review

With Halloween happening recently, the guys thought it would be worthwhile reviewing a ‘horror’ movie. Since Derek doesn’t like horror movies but he does like comic books, Chris thought it might be a good idea to watch and review “Creepshow”, especially since it was a collaboration between director George A. Romero and author Stephen Ki...

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November 6, 2025 65 mins

Episode 337: Vampires in Pop Culture

The idea of vampires have been a part of pop culture for a long time. This week, Chris and Derek take a look at the history of vampires in movies, TV shows, songs and more. The guys discuss different genres of film and the themes that are often associated with vampires in pop culture. 

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Chris debuts a new game and has Derek...

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Best of Pop Goes Your World 34: Fun With Caveman

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the “Fun With Caveman” segment of the podcast, we have put together a “Best of” episode containing only the final segment of the show. If you enjoy Millennial trivia, Generation-X trivia, movie facts, music quizzes, game shows or you just enjoy having fun with Millennial and Gen-X pop cultur...

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Episode 336: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969): Movie Review

With the recent passing of Hollywood legend, Robert Redford, Chris thought it would be a good idea to go back to 1969 to watch and review the movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”.  The guys discuss the cast, the box office, scenes, quotes, behind-the-scenes trivia and more. 

For the “Fun with Caveman” ...

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Episode 335: “Sneakers” (1992): Movie Review

With the recent passing of Hollywood legend, Robert Redford, Derek thought it would be a good idea to go back to 1992 to watch and review the movie “Sneakers”. Chris had never seen the film, so he was coming in with a fresh perspective. The guys discuss the cast, the box office, scenes, quotes, behind-the-scenes trivia and more. 

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Best of Pop Goes Your World 33: Fun With Caveman

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the “Fun With Caveman” segment of the podcast, we have put together a “Best of” episode containing only the final segment of the show. If you enjoy Millennial trivia, Generation-X trivia, movie facts, music quizzes, game shows or you just enjoy having fun with Millennial and Gen-X pop cultur...

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Episode 334: “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004): Movie Review

This week, Chris and Derek go back to 2004 to watch and review the Will Farrell comedy, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”. They discuss the cast, the box office, scenes, quotes, behind-the-scenes trivia and more. 

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Chris gives Derek a list of ‘spoken w...

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Episode 333: “Mr. Mom” (1983): Movie Review

This week, Chris and Derek go back to 1983 to watch and review the Michael Keaton comedy, “Mr. Mom”. They discuss the cast, the box office, scenes, quotes, behind-the-scenes trivia and more. 

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Derek quizzes Chris on a variety of pop culture things (songs, bands, movies) that all have “Mr...

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September 4, 2025 53 mins

Episode 332: Movie Dads

This week, Chris and Derek each run down a top 5 list of their personal favorite ‘movie dads’ of all time. These aren’t necessarily the ‘best’ father figures or role models. Instead, these are the movie dads that have left an impression on them or who they just find representative of ‘real’ dads out there. 

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Episode 331: “The Town” (2010): Movie Review

This week, Chris and Derek watch and review the 2010 movie, “The Town”, directed by and starring Ben Affleck. The guys discuss the box office, cast, scenes, and behind-the-scenes trivia about the film.

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Chris has Derek play a game of “Pick the Flick” where Chris gives the year and syno...

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Episode 330: “Footloose” (1984): Movie Review

This week, Chris and Derek watch and review the 1984 Kevin Bacon movie, “Footloose”. The guys discuss the box office, cast, scenes, music and behind-the-scenes trivia about the film.

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Derek has Chris try to guess the top movie soundtracks from different years from the 1970’s, 1980’s a...

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Episode 329: The Worst Movie Casting Ever

This week, Chris and Derek compile their personal top 5 list of the worst movie casting decisions of all time. They discuss movie casting in general and why it is so important to get it right. Then, they each run through their list of what they consider to be the worst movie casting of all time. 

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Derek takes a seat in...

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Episode 328: “John Wick” (2014): Movie Review

This week, Chris and Derek watch and review the 2014 Keanu Reeves film, “John Wick”. Not only had Chris never seen the movie, he knew nothing about it at all so he brings a fresh perspective to the table. The guys discuss the box office, the cast, scenes, themes, sequels and more. 

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Chris gi...

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Episode 327: “The Karate Kid” (1984): Movie Review

This week, Chris and Derek go back to the year 1984 to review the original “The Karate Kid” starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. The guys discuss the box office, behind-the-scenes trivia, the cast, scenes, legacy and more. In particular, Chris focuses on the debate as to who the ‘real’ protagonist of the film actually is (people have a...

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Best of Pop Goes Your World 32: Fun With Caveman

Based on the positive feedback we have received in regard to the “Fun With Caveman” segment of the podcast, we have put together a “Best of” episode containing only the final segment of the show. If you enjoy Millennial trivia, Generation-X trivia, movie facts, music quizzes, game shows or you just enjoy having fun with Millennial and Gen-X pop cultur...

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Episode 326: Catchphrases in Pop Culture

This week, Chris and Derek discuss famous catchphrases in pop culture. They talk about the definition of what makes for a memorable catchphrase and then run down their own personal top 5 favourite catchphrases. 

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Chris has Derek play a game of ‘Rock the Quote’ where he gives a famous movie quote and Derek mu...

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Episode 325: “The Blair Witch Project” (1999): Movie Review

This week, Chris and Derek are joined by frequent guest, Greg Martin to review the 1999 found-footage horror film “The Blair Witch Project”. The guys discuss the box office, behind-the-scenes trivia, the cast, scenes, legacy and more.

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Derek quizzes Greg and Derek about horror films...

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Episode 324: “Poltergeist” (1982): Movie Review

This week, Chris and Derek go back to 1982 to watch and review the Tobe Hooper directed film “Poltergeist” starring Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams. The guys discuss the box office, behind-the-scenes trivia, the cast, practical effects and more.

For the “Fun with Caveman” segment of the show, Derek quizzes Chris about the 1982 Academy A...

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