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. Download the episode for free.…

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…

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. Download the episode for free and come support the X Millennial Man on Patreon…

The X Millennial Man wants to introduce to the podcast The Vaporware Tales. Enjoy hearing about the Star Wars Episode 9 movie we almost got to see. Back in 2012 Disney bought Lucasfilm and promised the public a new Star Wars sequel trilogy. For the third, and final movie, "Jurassic World" writer/director Colin Trevorrow was going to make it. Then C…

Join the X Millennial Man as we introduce the latest episode from our sister podcast First Watch Rewatch. The late 1970s and early 1980s was a golden age of iconic science fiction films. Films like "Blade Runner", "E.T.", and "Star Wars" were making lasting cultural imprints. In 1982 the low budget "Liquid Sky" would try to join those films in cult…

Another year of tennis majors are in the book and there is a lot to discuss. Join RD as he invites Tina in to talk about everything US Open, 2024 edition. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

What is the definitive book, song, movie, and historical event of generation x? What about the millennials? What history and pop culture defines us? Join Ty and RD as they put forth the parts of history and pop culture that defines their respective generations. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

The dog days of summer are coming to an end and that means one thing. We are ready for some good old football. Join Ty and RD as they give their thoughts and predictions on the upcoming season in the NFL and in the colleges across our great landscape. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

The 2024 US Presidential election is about to go into full swing. Vice President Kamal Harris and former President Trump have cast their die and it is now time for America to chose. What will happen next? Join RD as he sets the stage for the election and stay for his thoughts on all things Harris and Trump. Download the episode for free.…

In post World War II America, kids played football at home on a vibrating board. It was great. Twenty years later students at Dartmouth could simulate an entire football game on a computer that filled a room. It was still great. Today we play football from our couches with the best graphics, the most complex play books, and the ability to play the …

Once upon a time a person could get an Olympic event for writing a poem, or for jumping a horse a long distance, or for killing a lot of pigeons. Those days are gone. Join Ty and RD as they discuss real Olympic events that gave out medals, yet they have been lost to time, and good sense. Also, bring back the tug of war. The people demand it. Downlo…

You can get McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Burger almost everywhere in the US, but what fast food can you only get in a small part of the country. Local burgers, buscuits, and hot chicken can sometime make a mark for locals and visitors alike. Join Ty and RD as the discuss the best, and most famous, regional fast food chains. Download the episode for f…

This episode originally premiered on July 1st, 2023 A remembrance of the greatness of The Battle of the Network Stars, and the terribleness that followed.Por Public Forum Productions

The white attired snob fest that is Wimbledon 2024 is now complete. A not expected women's champ was joined by a men's champion that may be on a path of unheard of greatness. Join RD as he welcomes Tina in to talk all things Wimbledon, the 2024 Olympics, and what does the future look like for the world of tennis. Download the podcast for free.…

The 2024 presidential election campaign is in full swing. On one side you have a crazy despotic maniac. On the other side you have an old man. Who is going to win? Join RD as he tries to make sense of fumbling old man President Biden and what it means to the 2024 presidential campaign when the other side is an authoritarian failure of everything th…

The X Millennial Man welcomes the new podcast The Vaporware Tales to tell you the story of the never released video game system the Nintendo Play Station. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

The X Millennial Man welcomes in First Watch Rewatch to tell you all about a film we need to remember. The early 1980s saw the rise of the teen sex comedy. "Porky's" and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" were critical and commercial success. Cannon films thought, hey we should get into the genre, and in 1982 released "The Last American Virgin". It was…

The controller for our video games allows us to immerse in the world of the game. Most of the time we use the regular controller because that is what works. Sometimes the games have special controllers that make the experience more immersive. Let's talk about those controllers. Join Ty and RD as they look at some of the wildest video game controlle…

It's mid June so that means it is time for Tina to come in and tell the X Millennial Man what happened at the 2024 French Open. What were the big storylines? Who is the next hot thing? What happens next in the world of tennis? You have questions, Tina has answers. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

Why would a studio spend money to make a movie and then never let it out for the public to see? Bad marketing, terrible end product, and movie studio greed all factor into the stories of some of the craziest movies made, and then never let out for the public to see. Join Ty and RD as they discuss some of the most famous stories of never released mo…

There has been a lot of talk about big time movies not doing well at the box office. Unfortunately this is not a new conversation. Join Ty and RD as they discuss the best movies that had a terrible theatrical run. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

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The new era of Apple started in 1998. New ad campaigns, new products, and new leadership would mold the company we know today. Join Ty and RD as they discuss the history of Apple from the iMac to the Vision Pro. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

Apple is one of the most influential companies of the X Millennial man's life. Watches, tablets, phones, and even computers from Apple have been a part of our lives. Join Ty and RD as they go through the early days of Apple and discuss what made the company so important, and what bad habits have been there since the beginning. Download the episode …

The last few weeks have seen the news media obsessed with the protests and some of America's most prestigious, and most expensive, universities. The media coverage has not been good. Along with bad media coverage, the college administration and our elected leaders have also failed the protesting students. It is a dark time in America. Join RD as he…

Please accept our free gift from our Patreon. Today Ty and RD discuss the film "Civil War" and the environment the movie is being released in. For more great timely conversations, join our Patreon.Por Public Forum Productions

The NFL Draft is a day of hope. Years later, the NFL Draft is pure nightmare fuel. Some players fulfill their promise after draft day. Many more flame out and become cautionary tales. Join Ty and RD as they discuss the very worst draft day picks, and the very best. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

It's time to grab the kids, head to Wendy's, and eat...pasta? How about we go to Taco Bell and get a ...burger? What about heading to Sonic to grab a refreshing slush flavored like a ... pickle? What the hell is going on around here? Join Ty and RD as they discuss the best, weirdest, and absolute worst fast food items that were discontinued and los…

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. Download the episode for free.…

With one bite of a bell pepper, or apple, and the announcement "Allez Cuisine" one of the strangest, and long lasting television cooking competitions was launched. Join Ty and RD as they discuss the early Japanese days of Iron Chef and what monster(s) was made with the American version. Plus learn what a swallows nest is used for in cooking and ask…

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. Download the podcast for free.…

With the release, and success, of "Dune:Part 2" everyone is excited to visit Frank Herbert's sci fi fantasy. The problem is the movies only cover part one of a six novel series. We have yet to see laser tigers, dog chairs, sex powers, human worm hybrids, and a Van Gogh painting. Yes, all of those things exist in Frank Herbert's Dune universe. Join …

After the successful songs "Do They Know it's Christmas" and "We are the World", the music world wanted to capitalize on the public's interest in famine relief. In July of 1985 a concert was going to be held starting in London England and ending in Philadelphia USA. The event was called Live-Aid. Join RD as he tells Ty the story of Live-Aid and get…

In the mid 1980s the nation of Ethiopia was going through a terrible famine. The lack of food led to war, and the war led to countless deaths. Something had to be done. Join RD as he tells Ty the stories of Band Aid and USA for Africa and what they did with the songs "Do They Know its Christmas" and "We are the World" and what it did for famine rel…

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. Download the episode for free.…

The era of the MAGA comedian has arrived. The success of Gutfeld!, the transphobia of Chappelle, and the bothsideism of John Stewart has made conservatives feel empowered in the field of comedy. The problem is that none of this comedy is funny. Join RD as he walks down the maddening path of modern conservative political comedy. Download the episode…

In honor of the Big Super Game, the X Millennial Man decided to give you the listener a taste of what we talk about on our Patreon exclusive podcast. Join Ty and RD as they talk game, ads, and food. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

And the winner of the Mens 2024 Australian Open is...Not Novak Djokovik. Really? Tina comes in to tell The X Millennial Man what happened in the recent tennis tournament down under, and she stays to go over the overall doings in the sport today. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

French Fries are a delicious enigma. Where did they come from? What are the best cuts? What toppings/dipping sauces are must haves? French fries are one of mankinds greatest puzzles. Join Ty and RD as they discuss the greatness of french fries. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

In the beginning there was an empty box. After that over 100 figures, vehicles, and playsets would define the Star Wars toyline. In that time there were legends, great memories, and a lot of money to be spent. Join RD as he tells Ty the story of Star Wars action figures. Download the episode for free.…

With the Michigan Wolverines football team winning the 2024 College Football National Title, the X Millennial Man thought it would be a good time to talk about their favorite sports memories. Join Ty and RD as talk recent and past Michigan football and other great moments that helped maintain their sports fandom. Download the episode for free.…

2024 is upon us and Ty and RD want to talk about a bright future. Join The X Millennial Man as they discuss the movies, television, music, video games , and more that they want to see in 2024. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

2023 was another great year for pop culture. Join Ty and RD as they go over the good, and not so good, movies, television shows, music, and more from the year about to end. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

Star Wars is great, the holiday season is great, what if we combined the two. Great? Right? No Join RD as he introduces Ty to the notoriously terrible The Star Wars Holiday Special. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

What were the sports high lights of 2023? Join Ty and RD for all the answers. We discuss the highs of new champions and the idiocy of made up scandals. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

2023 started with a speaker it did not end with, a New York Congressman who was expelled, and a Republican Presidential field who has no chance. It was a weird year politically. Join RD as they looks back on the politics of 2023, and looks forward to what we may see in 2024. Download the podcast for free.…

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.c…

It is the time to give thanks and RD has some advice. Join the X Millennial Man as he tells you what to serve, and what activities to partake in, on Thanksgiving Day. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

Grease was definitely the word, and a huge hit. A few years later the studio tried to strike gold once again with Grease 2. It did not work. Join Tina as she shows RD one of her favorite childhood films, and the movie that introduced the world to Michelle Pfeiffer. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions

Michigan Football stealing signs from the opponents is the worst scandal ever. Is it really? Join Ty and RD as they discuss the latest scandal at Michigan and compare it some of the real issues college football has faced in the past. Download the episode for free.Por Public Forum Productions