The X Millennial Man Podcast

First Watch Rewatch "Cobra

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Sylvester Stallone was going to be Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop". The problem is Stallone thought the humor need to be removed and the violence needed to be turned up. Stallone was let go from "Beverly Hills Cop", but he got to keep his humorless and violent ideas. Those ideas became the 1986 film "Cobra".

Join Ty and RD as they look back at the Cannon films classic and ask "Is "Cobra" any good?"

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Episode CDLXXIX: Winner of the Summer Movie Wager and Picks for the Fall/Winter Movie Wager

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0000

In this episode, RD and Ty analyze the summer movie season, discussing box office hits, personal predictions, and the impact of streaming on movie success. They also explore the themes of Obsession and originality in recent films, providing insights into current trends in entertainment.

In this episode, we explore upcoming movies, box office predictions, and insights into the film industry, sharing personal favorites and industry analysis.

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Episode CDLXXVIII: 2026 NFL and College Football Preview

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0000

It is late August which means the X Millennial Man is ready to preview some football.

Join Ty and RD as they give their predictions for the 2026 seasons in the NFL and college football.

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EpisodeCDLXXVII: The X-Men Movies Made and Never Made

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0000

In 2000 the movie "X-Men" was release. The success of the first movie featuring Marvel Comics cavalcade of mutant heroes and villains would kick off the string of comic book movies that would dominate the box office for 25 years. Many more X-Men movies and spinoffs would follow and more are promised to come.

Join Ty and RD as they go over the history of X-men movies and discuss the good, the terrible, and the ones that never got made.

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Episode CDLXXVI: The Spider-Man Movies Made and Never Made

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0000

When a new Spider-Man movie is released, it makes a lot of money. That was not always true, and many Spider-Man movies have never seen the light of a movie projector. These are their stories.

Join Ty and RD as they go over the history of Spider-Man movie productions and discuss what we got, and what insane things we never got to see.

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X Millennial Man Classic: Songs That Belong To Movie Scenes

RD Kulik — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0000

This episode originally premiered on April 11th, 2020

Napoleon's dance, Wayne and his buddy headbanging, the first time we see Baby driving the getaway car, these great movie moments are made with the songs that go with them. Join the X Millennial Man as they discuss how certain songs are forever linked to the movie scenes they were a big part of. Download the podcast for free.

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Episode CDLXXV: Best Movies About Summer

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Summer is a special season. Baseball, falling in love, and avoiding sharks make the hot months a special time to be alive.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss their favorite movies that take place during the summer season.

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Episode CDLXXIV: Review Bombing and White Male Fragility

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Some white men are very insecure. Many of these insecure white men have money and influence and like to use their status to be crybabies. Many of these fragile white men like to lash out at movies that have diverse casting, themes of compassion, or just feature women. When these fragile white men are confronted with those things, they go to the internet and cry out. This is some of those stories.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the recent phenomenon of review bombing and how no matter how hard fragile white men try to control the culture, they never will.

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Episode CDLXXIII: Tennis Talk with Tina - 2026 Wimbledon

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

The grass has been trampled, the strawberries and cream eaten, and two new champs have been crowned at Wimbledon.

Join RD as he welcomes Tina to talk all things grass, suburbia London, and the tennis that took place over a summer fortnight.

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Episode CDLXXII: Who Gets the Table - Music

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Imagine different musical artists, albums, or songs walk into a fancy restaurant. The problem is that there is only one seat left to sit anyone. Between the musical acts, who would get the table?

Join Ty and RD as they go over many different scenarios where they pick the artists, albums, or songs from all over music and try to decide who would get the table.

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Episode CDLXXI: The Greatness of America Through Pop Culture Quotes

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0000

America... F Yeah

Join the X Millennial Man as they celebrate 250 years of America by looking at the country through quotes in movies and television shows.

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Episode CDLXX: 2026 Movies Half Time Report

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000

We are at the half way point of 2026 which means it is time to look at how strong the movie year has been so far.

Join RD as he discusses the best, and worst, films he has seen this year and what is he looking forward to in the second half of the year.

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Episode CDLXIX: Who Gets the Table - Sports Edition

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Imagine two different famous athletes walk into a fancy restaurant in the city they play. The problem is that there is only one seat left to sit anyone. Between the two athletes, who would get the table?

Join Ty and RD as they go over many different scenarios where they pick two athletes from all over American sports and try to decide who would get the table.

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Episode CDLXVIII: Tennis Talk with Tina - 2026 French Open

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000

The clay season is over, and the French Open saw two new champions.

Join Tina as she sits with RD, on location in London, to discuss the tournament, the new champions, and stay to hear them discuss being there live to see the return of Serena Williams.

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First Watch Rewatch: Masters of the Universe (1987)

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:01:00 +0000

In 1987 Cannon was making big swings. In 1987 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was still a big deal. A marriage made in heaven brought us the 1987 live action film of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

It was not good.

Join Ty and RD as they go over the production, the movie, and the aftermath of the Cannon films disaster of The Masters of the Universe.

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X Millennial Man Classic: Famous Actors Last Movie Roles

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 30 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000

This Episode originally premiered on August 20th 2022

Xanadu, The Transformers Movie, Dirty Work, what do these movies have in common? These are the last films of famous movie actors?

Join the X Millennial Man as they talk about the tragic stories of actors taking from us far too soon.

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Episode CDLXVII: The Best Things We Have, and Will, Eat

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Travel means eating local cuisine. Many times it's fast food and other forgettable stops, sometimes it is a memory of one of the best meals ever.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the best meals they ever ate, and then look forward to the food they are anticipating to eat in the future.

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Episode CDLXVI: Can the NBA Stop Tanking and Other Sports Questions

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 16 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000

The tanking in the NBA is getting out of hand. With a new proposal to end the fan unfriendly practice, we decide to discuss it.

Join Ty and RD as they talk tanking, the NBA playoffs, their early thoughts on the MLB season and the upcoming year in the NFL.

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Episode CDLXV: The Atari Swordquest Contest

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 09 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000

In the early 1980s Atari was flying high. To continue their incredible growth, the video game company conceived of a contest with video games, comic books, and prizes worth tens of thousands of dollars. The Swordquest contest was on.

Join Ty and RD as they go back and look at the highs of the Swordquest conquest, and the rapid fall of Atari and the games. They also try to get the answer to the question, where is The Sword of Ultimate Sorcery.

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Episode CDLXIV: We Predict the 2026 Summer Movie Box Office

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 02 May 2026 04:01:00 +0000

Let's play a game. The X Millennial Man is going to preview the 2026 summer movie season by predicting who will be at the top of the box office.

Come join Ty and RD as they talk summer movies, what they think people will see, and what they want to see themselves.

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Episode CDLXIII: "The Watchmen" We Read, Watched, and Did Not Watch

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000

When the groundbreaking comic series "The Watchmen" ended its run in 1987, Hollywood came calling to make a movie. The story that could not be filmed went through a number of A-List actors and directors before it finally hit the theaters in 2009. Following the underwhelming theatrical film, television and comic books have tried to carry on the legacy of "The Watchmen" with varied success commercially and critically.

Join Ty and RD as the discuss the failed and completed projects associated with "The Watchmen"

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Episode CDLXII: The Video Game Crash of 1983

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000

If you are from Generation X, the early days of video games defined your youth. First pong, then Atari, then the dawn of computer games was part of our story. If you are a Millennial, this all seems like ancient history.

Why is that?

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the event that defined what video games were, and what they would eventually become. The 1983 Video Game Crash.

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Episode CDLXI: Project Hail Mary and Other Great Movies About First Contact

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000

The new movie "Project Hail Mary" is partly about humans first contact with alien life. That got us thinking about what other movies we loved that are about first contact.

Join the X Millennial Man as they go through their favorite films about the first time humans meet up with alien life forms.

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X Millennial Man Presents: We Watch "Wild Style"

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0000

In the 1970s and early 1980s hip culture was growing in the south Bronx. The music phenomenon was ready to break out. filmmaker Charlie Ahearn captured the rap music, graffiti art, and breakdancing of the scene before it hit the rest of the world with his low budget drama "Wild Style"

Join Ty and RD as the talk about the movie "Wild Syle" and what cultural impact the movie and it's stars have today.

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Episode CDLX: 2026 MLB Preview, March Madness, and NBA Playoffs

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:01:00 -0100

Spring has sprung which means it is time to talk about some sports. The New MLB season just kicked off, March Madness is in full swing, and the NBA Playoffs are on the horizon. The X Millennial is ready for some sports talk.

Join Ty and RD as they preview what is coming up for some of their favorite sports.

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Episode CDLIX: The Story of Jack in the Box

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:01:00 -0100

Jack in the Box came along in the post World War II boom of fast food chains. There was not much different about this new quick service burger chain, except this burger chain also had tacos. The rest is history.

Join Ty and RD as they go through the wild, tragic, and iconic history of the fast food chain Jack in the Box.

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Episode CDLVIII: When the Oscars Got it Wrong

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:01:00 -0100

The Oscars are the top awards for movies, and people associated with the film industry. The top awards do not always go to the best films and performances.

Join Ty and RD as they talk about the Oscar winning movies and performances that won over much better competition.

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X Millennial Man Presents: We Watch "American Ninja"

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:01:00 -0100

This episode is from our podcast First Watch Rewatch.

In the early 1980s Cannon Films had few hits with movies about ninjas. In 1985 it was decided to start a new franchise about an American soldier who is also a ninja. With model actor Michael Dudikoff on board "American Ninja" was released in theaters.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the Cannon Films staple "American Ninja" and what its legacy is today.

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"The Ninja Song" by Cory Williams

Episode CDLVII: See Rock City, Ruby Falls

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:01:00 -0100

If you have ever driven through the state of Tennessee you have seen the red barns with the black roofs that says in big white letters SEE ROCK CITY. Every few miles you will also see billboards advertising Ruby Falls. What are the wonders locations.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the iconic tourist attractions of Rock City and Ruby Falls in Chattanooga Tennessee.

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Episode CDLVI: We Went to Disney World

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:01:00 -0100

If you grew up in Generation X or as a Millennial, you probably went to Disney World at least once. Well the X Millennial Man never went, until very recently that is.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss their recent visits to Disney World. What rides were worth riding? What is the best thing they ate? Did they get access to any secret clubs? Listen to find the answers you crave.

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X Millennial Man Classic: Teen Sex Comedies of Yesterday and Today

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:01:00 -0100

This episode originally premiered on February 24th, 2024

Are you ready for the sex girls? Are you ready for the misogyny, bad plots, and racism? If you are ready for all of that, oh boy do I have a movie genre for you.

Join Ty and RD as they look at the 1980's birth of teen sex comedies, and what has happened to this film genre recently.

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Episode CDLV: Tennis Talk with Tina - 2026 Australian Open

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:01:00 -0100

It is the start of a new tennis grand slam season, so that means Tina needs to come in and explain to RD what just happened at the 2026 Australian Open.

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Episode CDLIV: The Oral History of Mr. T

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:01:00 -0100

To many Gen Xers, Mr. T is like Mr. Rogers. Sure Mr. T was the villain in Rocky III and played the gun-toting van driving B.A. Baracus in the A-Team, but in between he was teaching kids lessons about respect, breakdancing, and treating our mothers right.

Join Ty and RD as they go through the history, and awesomeness of Mr. T.

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Episode CDLIII: The Craziest Turnarounds in Sports

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:01:00 -0100

The Indiana Hoosiers are College Football Champions. If you said that to any college football fan three years ago, they would have you locked in a mental hospital. In honor of the Hoosiers incredible turnaround, we decided to look at a few of the other craziest worst to first stories.

Join Ty and RD as they tell tales that are hard to believe, yet still actually happened.

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Episode CDLII: Our Favorite Movies and Television Episodes About Driving

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:01:00 -0100

There will be a time when we all need to drive. We may drive for vacation, we may drive to escape government intervention, or we may drive to bootleg Coors, whatever the reason we will drive.

Join Ty and RD as they talk about their favorite movies and tv shows all about driving.

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Episode CDLI: A Recent History of January Movie Releases

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:01:00 -0100

Bad movies premier in January. That has been the way for all of the 21st Century. Yet sometimes a movie the studio thought would fail at the box office somehow becomes a big hit in the junk month of January.

Join Ty and RD as the go through the January films from the 21st Century that were box office hits, attained cult status, or were rom coms.

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Episode CDL: What We Are Looking Forward To in 2026

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:01:00 -0100

New year means it is a new time to get excited by all the pop culture coming our way. Join Ty and RD as they discuss the movies, music, television, and other things they are looking forward to in 2026.

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Episode CDXLIX: What we are Eating, Listening To, and Watching This Holiday Season

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 04:01:00 -0100

Some people have traditions that help them enjoy the holiday season. For the X Millennial Man their traditions consist of food, drink, music, tv specials, and movies.

Join Ty and RD as celebrate the season with their favorite holiday treats, music, and other entertainment.

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Episode CDXLVIII: 2025 Year in Review - Movies and Television

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:01:00 -0100

2025 was a great year for movies and television shows. What were the best? Join Ty and RD to find the answers you are looking for.

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Episode CDXLVII: 2025 Year in Review - Sports, Music, Video Games, Books, and Podcasts

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:01:00 -0100

What were our favorite sports, music, video games, books, and podcasts in 2025? What were some of our not so favorite of those things. Join Ty and RD to find out.

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X Millennial Man Classic: Pilgrims and Indians

RD Kulik — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:33:45 -0100

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

Episode CDXLVI: What We are Thankful For

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:01:00 -0100

What made co-host Ty and RD happy this year? Come on in and join the conversation on what we are thankful for in 2025.

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Episode CDXLV: The Oral History of Back to the Future - Part 2

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:01:00 -0100

"Back to the Future" was built to be a franchise. In 1989 Part 2 came out followed by Part 3 a few months later. The movies were met with mixed reviews. Once the franchise was completed "Back to the Future" would live on as a cartoon, comic book, theme park ride, and even a Broadway musical. We keep on wanting to go back in time.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the rest of the "Back to the Future" universe and stay to hear them discuss if the show should go on.

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Episode CDXLIV: The Oral History of "Back to the Future" - Part 1

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 04:01:00 -0100

This year we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of "Back to the Future" To join in the festivities Ty and RD are going to talk about the turbulent road that led to the creation of one of the greatest films of all time.

Hop in your very own time machine with us and lets visit a time when a great idea almost did not make it.

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X Millennial Man Classic: The Wildest Twin Movies of Our Lives

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:01:00 -0100

We discuss the weirdest movies with similar plots that came out in our lives.

Episode CDXLIII: The Best "Treehouse of Horrors" Segments

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +0000

In season 2 of "The Simpsons" the show gave us a halloween special with three separate stories told from Bart's treehouse. A tradition was born. For the next 30+ years "The Simpsons" has delivered a new set of stories around every Halloween.

Join Ty and RD as they go over their all time favorite segments from "The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horrors"

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Episode CDXLII: Impatience is Hurting Sports, Gambling Will Kill Sports

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Why are we firing college football coaches midseason? Our impatience in sports has not allowed us to enjoy the great moments our favorite teams give us. Add easy gambling avenues to our sports and everything is becoming more miserable and harder to enjoy.

Join Ty and RD as they look at how impatience and gambling are ruining some of our favorite sports.

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Episode CDXLI: An Oral History of the 1984 LA Olympics

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +0000

The 1984 LA Olympics had it all. The All American Girl in gymnastics, the brash upstart in track and field, the dominate basketball team, and tons of free McDonald's. What the 1984 LA Olympics did not have was any real competition because the a bunch of world class athletes would not come due to political boycotts.

Join Ty and RD as they talk about the 1984 LA Olympics and what it means to sports today.

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Episode CDXL: There is Too Much Great Television

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +0000

What is a good television show we should watch? Should we start with something from the late 1990s, early 200s, or is there a few shows on today we should begin with? There is a lot of great television to watch. There is just way too much of it.

Join Ty and RD as they talk about the rise of prestige tv and why most of the shows do not work in the end, and why the ones that do work out become legendary.

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First Watch Rewatch - Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +0000

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Christopher Reeve brought Superman to the big screen, and it was a huge success. At least the first two movies were huge successes. After a disappointing Superman III, Cannon Films graabed the rights and tried to bring success back to the Big Blu Boy Scout with Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Reeve was back along with Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman. Up and coming stars Muriel Hemingway and Jon Cryer were added. Succes seemed to be in the cards. The movie had bad effects, a bad story, and it killed the Superman movie franchise for decades.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the movie Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and reflect on the legacy of one of the worst films ever made.

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Episode CDXXXIX: Our Favorite Simpsons Quotes Part 2 - No Homers

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +0000

It is time to stop the dumbening and go through our non-Homer favorite quotes from "The Simpsons".

Join Ty and RD as they reflect on the pathetic life of Milhouse, the unpossible words of Ralph, and why Krusty is depraved, drunk, and lonely.

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Episode CDXXXVIII: Tennis Talk with Tina - 2025 US Open

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +0000

The last grand slam of the year is finished and Tina is coming to tell us all about it. Is their a third man who can emerge, who is the next women to win her first major, and why did a bunch of Europeans come to New York to insult players, throw tantrums, and steal hats from children? Tina and RD have the answers you crave.

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Episode CDXXXVII: The Movies of 2010

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:01:00 +0000

2010 is a legendary year for movies. Franchises were started, or coming to an end, and up and coming directors were about to deliver their masterpiece. 2010 was truly a great year at the movies.

Join Ty and RD as they go through the year and discuss the many highs, and few lows, of the films of 2010.

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X Millennial Man Classic: The Cleveland Browns Cinematic Universe

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +0000

In the beginning there was "The Super Bowl Shuffle" and it was good. Then the 1986 Cleveland Browns decided to try and top it, and it was ... something. Then Browns did not stop in making there short genre films, and it was wonderful.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the late 80s Cleveland Browns barbarian epic "Masters of the Gridiron" and E.T. ripoff "D.T. in Dawg Territory".

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Episode CDXXXVI: 2025 Pro and College Football Preview

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Are we ready for some football?

Join Ty and RD as they discuss their thoughts and predictions for the 2025 seasons in pro and college football.

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Episode CDXXXV: Hot Takes 4 - Cyclists and The Beatles

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Hot take time.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss rude cyclists and why John Lennon is the most overrated member of The Beatles.

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Episode CDXXXIV: The Worst, and Best, Fourth Movies in a Film Franchise

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 04:14:06 +0000

After being in 3D, Jaws needed revenge. The disappointment of Thunderdome, led the masterpiece of Fury Road. Endgame proved that the fourth time is the charm.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the very worst, and the very best, fourth films in movie franchises.

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Update: Let's Explore The Fantastic Four and Superman

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 04:01:00 +0000

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" and "Superman"are both in theaters and both are doing well at the box office. Ty and RD have seen both and want to talk about why they are successful.

Join the X Millennial Man as they talk about what worked with the movies, why other recent superhero movies have not done well, and if we should be excited where the genre goes next. Stick around to hear Ty and RD discuss the history of The Fantastic Four.

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Episode CDXXXIII: Our Favorite "The Simpsons" Quotes

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:23:22 +0000

Today's podcast is going to embiggen everyone with some very cromulent quotes from our favorite show "The Simpsons"

Join Ty and RD as they trade quotes with each other and try not to ruin the show by laughing loudly into the microphone.

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Episode CDXXXII: Tennis Talk with Tina - 2025 Wimbledon

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Another year, another Championship at the All England Club. Legacies are forged, dominance was on the menu, and Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner have some new hardware.

Join Tina and RD as they recap the 2025 edition of Wimbledon and look forward to what is next in tennis.

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Episode CDXXXI: My Favorite Comics - G.I. Joe and Transformers

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +0000

In the 1980s toys needed to be sold to young boys and the best way to that at the time was to have a comic book series. Marvel answered the call and delivered the legendary runs of GI Joe and Transformers.

Join RD as he goes through his history with these comic books and talks about what they mean to him, and other fans, today.

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X Millennial Man Classic - Episode CCLXIX: Best Go America Pop Culture Speeches

RD Kulik — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 04:01:00 +0000

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Episode CDXXX: An Oral History of Orion Pictures

Public Forum Productions — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:01:00 +0000

In the 1980's seeing the Orion Pictures logo before a movie meant you were about to watch a quality film. Oscar winners like "Amadeus" and "Platoon" were joined by genre defining movies like "Robocop" and "Terminator" in the Orion Pictures family. The problem was that many of these movies were not making any money, and very soon Orion Pictures was doomed to bankruptcy.

Join Ty and RD as they look back and discuss the past, and new future, for Orion Pictures.

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Episode CDXXIX: Hot Takes 3 - All Sports

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Miles and Teddy join the podcast to give sports hot takes. Hear their thoughts on MVPs, who has the best playoffs and is Jalen Hurts a top 5 QB.

Episode CDXXVIII: Tennis Talk with Tina - 2025 French Open

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +0000

The season of clay has come to an end and Roland Garros has crowned two new tennis single champions.

Join Tina and RD as they discuss the 2025 French Open and talk about the state of tennis today.

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Episode CDXXVII: Hot Takes 2 - Scorsese Films and Sports Trophies

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Get ready for another round of hot takes.

First up, Ty thinks Martin Scorsese makes the same movie and is not that great of a director.

Next, RD proudly crowns the greatest trophy in all of sports.

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Episode CDXXVI: Our Sports and Entertainment Give Us Hope

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 31 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Things are not good right now. Everyday brings more suck than the day before. Is there no joy in our world today?

Join Ty and RD as they discuss how sports and entertainment are two areas where we can find pleasure and hide from the stupidity of the times we live in.

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First Watch, Rewatch - The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 24 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000

By the mid 1980's The Transformers were a cultural powerhouse. The toys were flying off the shelves, kids were rushing home from school to watch the cartoon, and the promise of a feature length movie was on the horizon. Once the kids settled in to watch their hero Optimus Prime battle Megatron and his Decepticons hopes were high. What followed was nearly 90 minutes of brutal fights and the deaths of their favorite heroes. We were all traumatized.

Join Ty and RD as they bear witness to the carnage, process all the death, and rock out to "The Touch".

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X Millennial Man Special Episode: Let Me Tell You About My Dog

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 17 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000

RD wants to tell you all about his dog Bowser.

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Episode CDXXV: Let's Explore the Fantastic Four

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 10 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000

In 1961 The Fantastic Four premiered and Marvel Comics and went on to be one of the most popular, and influential, comic series of all time. Television and movies followed, and the team was firmly placed into American pop culture. Yet the FF have not had the same success of Spiderman, Captain America, or the X-Men. What is wrong with the Fantastic Four?

Join Ty and RD as they look at the history of Marvel's first family and look to the future with the new big budget movie trying to once again introduce the FF to the public.

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Episode CDXXIV: Our Favorite Absurdist Comedy

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 03 May 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Can a urinal be funny? What about reading "The Great Gatsby" to a punch of comedy wanting college students? How can a shake, fries, a meatball, and fat crass Jersey man make great comedy? If it is absurd, it may be just the comedy we are looking for.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss their favorite absurdist comedy from their past and what they love today.

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X Millennial Man Classic: Episode CCCLXXXV: An Oral History of Siskel and Ebert

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:01:00 +0000

This episode originally premiered on April 6th, 2024

Who knew a thumb could be so powerful?

Siskel and Ebert created, and defined, the genre of reviewing movies on television. They were entertaining, informative, and influential. Then it suddenly came to an end.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the history, and personal influence, of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert.

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First Watch, Rewatch - Metropolis (1927, 1984, 2010)

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:01:00 +0000

In 1927 director Fritz Lang his sci-fi classic "Metropolis". In 1984 music producer Giorgio Morodor released a recut version of the movie with a contemporary 1980s music score and soundtrack. In 2010 the most complete version of "Metropolis" was put out to the world after a decades long restoration project. "Metropolis" has been a significant part of film history throughout the entire time films have been a thing.

Join Ty and RD as they go over the history of the influential silent film and why it is as important today as ever.

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Episode CDXXIII: Val Kilmer Movies

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Val Kilmer was a movie superstar for nearly four decades, Starting with movies like "Real Genius" and ending with an emotional send off in "Top Gun: Maverick" Val Kilmer was a one of a kind movie star for Gen X. Sickness cut his career, and life short, but his hall of fame filmography has made Val Kilmer immortal.

Join Ty and RD as the remember the movies of the late great Val Kilmer.

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Episode CDXXII: What is Wrong with Basketball?

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:01:00 +0000

Basketball is great. March Madness was full of small schools with State in their name making a run. The NBA used to be rough and brutal with a bunch of at the basket action. Now it is all gone.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the state of Men's college basketball and the NBA and what they think needs to happen to fix one of their favorite sports.

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Episode CDXXI: Hot Takes - The Beach Boys and Star Wars

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:01:00 -0100

Welcome to a round of hot takes here on the X Millennial Man.

In round 1 Ty will try to convince RD and the audience that The Beach Boys are the most overrated music act ever.

In round 2 RD will explain to Ty and everyone that all Star Wars is good, except for the sequel trilogy.

Come get a ringside seat for some hot take action.

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X Millennial Man Presents - The Vaporware Tales: Intellivision Amico

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:50:26 -0100

The Intellivision video game console was a memory maker. Games that looked and played better than Atari and the backing of a major toy company. It just took a video game crash to wipe out any future for the Intellivision.

In 2018 Intellivision was ready for a comeback with the new Amico game console. The problem is, the Amico never arrived.

Join RD as he tells the tale of the future retro console that never was.

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X Millennial Man Presents - First Watch, Rewatch - 1982, Greatest Movie Year Ever

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:01:00 -0100

Recently RD watched the documentary series "1982: Greatest Geek year Ever" and he remembered a conversation he had few years ago about the movies of 1982. Now he wants you all to her about what he believes is the greatest year in movie making history.

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Episode CDXX: Stoner Movies

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:01:00 -0100

It is the 420th episode of The X Millennial Man so that means it is time to get high.

We are not actually getting high, but Ty and RD are going to talk about all the great movies with marijuana as featured player.

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Episode CDXIX: The Oral History of Saturday Night Live - Part 2

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:01:00 -0100

Over the last fifty years, Saturday Night Live has adapted, but never really changed. The troupe, commercials, and pre-taped segments we love today were there in 1975. The show endured and continues on.

Join Ty and RD as the finish the history of SNL leading up to the present day.

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Episode CDXVIII: The Oral History of Saturday Night Live - Part 1

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:01:00 -0100

RD of the X Millennial Man was born the same year of Saturday Night Live. They grew up together. In honor of each of them turning 50 years old this year, RD thought he would tell Ty the story of the iconic tv show.

Join them for part one of the incredible story.

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X Millennial Man Presents - The Vaporware Tales - George Miller's "Justice League: Mortal"

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 04:01:00 -0100

Back in 2007 making a superhero team up movie was not a sure thing. This did not stop Warner Bros, along with Mad Max, Babe, and Happy Feet creator, George Miller from coming up with the first big super hero team up movie "Justice League: Mortal". A writer's strike later, an unknown cast, and a non-committed Australian government would be too tough a foe for Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and friends, and the movie would be lost before a single shot was taken.

Join RD as he goes over the script and wonders if we missed out on a potential super hero masterpiece.

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Episode CDXVII: Craziest Sports Trades Ever

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:31:34 -0100

Luka for AD may be the wildest trade in sports history. Is it though?

Join Ty and RD as the discuss the latest NBA trade blockbuster, and also recount the wildest trades in sports history.

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Episode CDXVI: Tennis Talk With Tina - 2025 Australian Open

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 04:01:00 -0100

The first tennis grand slam of the year is completed and there is plenty to talk about.

Join RD as he welcomes Tina into The X Millennial Man booth to talk about the good, the bad, and the facts of life that was the 2025 Australian Open.

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Episode CDXV: We Watch "Italian Spiderman" and "Danger 5"

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 04:01:00 -0100

Back in 2007 a couple of Australians made the viral hit "Italian Spiderman". The artists in Australia took notice and asked the creators to make another hit. What followed was the equally absurd, and more competently made, television series "Danger 5". Here is their story.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss "Italian Spiderman" and how it's success led to a bigger cult comedy hit with "Danger 5".

Enjoy my friend.

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Episode CDXIV: The Story of "Prez: The First Teen President"

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 04:01:00 -0100

In 1974 Prez Rickard became the first teen ever elected to be President of the United States. If that sounds like a story from a comic book, you would be correct.

Join RD as he reads the premiere issue of the comic book "Prez" and stay as he reflects on the book's messages, failings, and what it says about our current political landscape.

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Episode CDXIII: We Fix Sports

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 04:01:00 -0100

The Golden at Bat, a three point slam dunk, college football overtime in the NFL, these are a few changes to sports that could make things better for the fan experience. Will they work?

Join Ty and RD as they go through radical ideas that have been proposed to make our favorite sports even better.

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Episode CDXII: What We Are Looking Forward To in 2025

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 04:01:00 -0100

2025 is upon us, and with a new year we have new things to look forward to.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss the movies, television shows, music, video games, and sports they are most excited to see in the new year.

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Episode CDXI: The History of Christmas

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 04:01:00 -0100

December 25th has been an important day of celebration since the dawn of man. the day has honored the sun, the upcoming hard months, and the birth of Jesus. All of the traditions of December 25th in time have formed into the super holiday we know of today as Christmas.

Join Ty and RD as they go over the creation, and evolution, of Christmas.

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Episode CDX: 2024 Year in Review: Movies and Television

Public Forum Productions — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:01:00 -0100

2024 saw some big swings, and hits in the movies and on television. Epics like "Dune: Part 2", "Wicked" and "Shogun" joined the small budget gems like "The Substance", "Super|Man" and "Self Reliance" to make 2024 another great year at the movies and on television.

Join Ty and RD as they look back at the year in movies and television for 2024.

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Episode CDIX: 2024 Year in Review: Sports, Music, and Video Games

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 04:06:34 -0100

The X Millennial Man year in sports was very heavy on the Michigan Wolverines. The Wolverines also figured in our year of video games. What about music?

Join Ty and RD as the look back at what was great in sports, music, and video games in the year 2024.

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X Millennial Man Classic: Episode XXI - Pilgrims and Indians

RD Kulik — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 04:01:00 -0100

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Episode CDVIII: 1999 - The Greatest Movie Year of Our Lives

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:01:00 -0100

1999 was supposed to be the year of "Star Wars Episode I", "Wild Wild West" and "American Beauty". Instead it became a great year in film because of movies like "Office Space", "South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut" and "The Matrix".

Join Ty and RD as the discuss the big misses of 1999 and why the hidden hits of the year make this time the greatest year in film history.

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Episode CDVII: Post Election Road Trip

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:01:00 -0100

The 2024 election did not go the way I thought it would. In order to evaluate what happened, and how wrong I was, it was in the cards to take a road trip and record my thoughts.

Enjoy.

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X Millennial Man Classic - Episode CCCXL: Are We Not Men?

RD Kulik — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:01:00 -0100

This episode originally premiered on March 3rd, 2023, We felt like this is a good time to revisit the topic.

Episode CDVI: We Endorse Kamala Harris for President

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:01:00 -0100

Let's make this simple. Kamala Harris is the only good option to be the next President of the United States. She has the experience, vision, and she is not Donald Trump. Come in and let RD explain it.

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CDV: An Oral History of Mortal Kombat

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:01:00 +0000

In 1992 the world of video games was changed with Mortal Kombat. It was excessively violent, fun to play, and made a whole lot of money. Many more games followed, along with movies and congressional hearings.

Join Ty and RD as they go through the history, and cultural impact, of the Mortal Kombat franchise.

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Episode CDIV: Unintentionally Funny Movie Deaths

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:01:00 +0000

Sometimes a hero needs to sacrifice themselves for the team. There is a big speech, some tears, and occasionally a giant shark to grab the hero and munch away.

Join Ty and RD as they discuss some of their favorite movie deaths that are more laugh out loud than sad and poignant.

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X Millennial Man Presents: The Last Living Mall - The Story of the Kenwood Towne Centre

RD Kulik — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:01:00 +0000

Today the X Millennial Man is presenting an episode from High Heels and Politics, The Last Living Mall - The Story of The Kenwood Towne Centre.

The day of the mini-mall is over. They are closing all over the country and being redeveloped into new mixed use properties. All the malls are dead, except for one. The Kenwood Towne Centre.

Join High Heels and Politics as they look at the past, present and future of the Kenwood Towne Centre.

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X Millennial Man Presents: Political Musings (Patreon)

Public Forum Productions — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:01:00 +0000

Welcome into the political ramblings we do every week on Patreon

Join RD this week as he rambles on about the VP debate, why states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada are hard to predict, and what will happen between now and election day.

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