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

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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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

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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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X Millennial Man Presents: We Watch "American Ninja"

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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

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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

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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

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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 CDLIV: The Oral History of Mr. T

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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