A look back at movies and albums released in the 1990's.
The My So Called Podcast is an incredibly engaging and entertaining podcast that delves into the world of 90s pop culture. Hosted by Eric and Gary, this podcast explores albums and films from the 90s, providing in-depth analysis and discussions that are both informative and amusing. With their extensive knowledge of the era, witty banter, and great chemistry, Eric and Gary create a fun and nostalgic atmosphere that keeps listeners coming back for more.
One of the best aspects of The My So Called Podcast is the format. The hosts select an album and a film from the 90s to review in each episode, allowing for a diverse range of topics to be explored. Whether it's dissecting the lyrics and musical styles of popular albums or analyzing the themes and performances in iconic films, Eric and Gary provide fascinating insights that make listeners appreciate these works even more. Additionally, their selection process ensures that there's always something new to discover or revisit, making every episode fresh and exciting.
Another standout feature of this podcast is the hosts themselves. Eric's droll observations combined with Gary's infectious energy create a dynamic duo that keeps things entertaining throughout. Their passion for 90s pop culture is evident in every episode as they discuss not only the albums and films but also share personal anecdotes from their own experiences growing up during that time. Their genuine enthusiasm is contagious, making listeners feel like they're having a conversation with old friends.
While there are many positives to The My So Called Podcast, one potential downside is its niche focus on 90s pop culture. While this will undoubtedly appeal to those who grew up during that era or have a particular fondness for it, it may limit its appeal to a broader audience. However, for fans of 90s pop culture, this podcast is an absolute treasure trove of nostalgia.
In conclusion, The My So Called Podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves 90s pop culture. Eric and Gary's insightful discussions, witty banter, and genuine passion for the era make this podcast highly enjoyable and informative. Whether you're re-discovering albums you loved or exploring films you may have missed, this podcast offers a delightful trip down memory lane that is sure to keep you entertained. With its 50th episode milestone, here's to many more episodes of The My So Called Podcast!
We turn back the clock to November 7th, 1997. We look at the album, Spiceworld, from the British band, Spice Girls. We also talk about the American movie, Starship Troppers, from Dutch director, Paul Verhoeven. So international! Spiceworld Starship Troopers
Episode - 236 We humbly celebrate Black History Month on My So Called Podcast and look back at November 6th, 1996. F. Gary Gray's movie, Set It Off, came out and then a week later was the sophomore release of Snoop Doggy Dogg, The Doggfather. The Doggfather Set It Off
234 - Moon True Thing It's another episode and another trip to the 1990's! 1998, specifically. September, 18, 1998, even more specifically. We touch on the album, Moon Pix, from Cat Power and the film, One True Thing. That's from director, Carl Franklin. Moon Pix One True Thing Empty Nest It's a Living Top singles Box office
We take a look back at the week of February 15th, 1990. We discuss the album, Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em, from artist, MC Hammer. We also talk about Friday the 13th VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, from director, Rob Hedden. Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan Teri Garr Top singles Box office
On this chapter of My So Called Podcast, we gaze back to fall of 1992. We chew over the album Grave Dancers Union from the rock band, Soul Asylum. Then we debate the merits of Honeymoon in Vegas from writer/director Andrew Bergman. With special guest, Scott Reithel. Grave Dancers Union Honeymoon in Vegas
231 - Nimrod Last Summer It's the dog days of summer and we turn our attention to the week of October 17, 1997. We talk about the album, Nimrod, from Green Day. Then on the second half, we discuss the movie, I Know What You Did Last Summer, from director, Jim Gillespie. Nimrod I Know What You Did Last Summer Other Links: -Top ten singles -Top Ten Movies
This episode we turn our eye back to the week of April 23, 1994. We talk over the merits of Blur's Parklife and then we discuss the faults of No Escape from director Martin Campbell. With guest, Greg Cejas. Parklife No Escape Links and Show Notes: Big Wheels Tim and Eric clip Britpop Madchester
This episode we look back at May 1996. We discuss the album, All This Useless Beauty, from Elvis Costello & the Attractions. We also explore the movie, Twister, from director, Jan De Bont. All This Useless Beauty Twister
This episode we look back at the week of March 19, 1999. We discuss the album, Middle of Nowhere, by the British electronic duo, Orbital. We also explore, EDtv, from director Ron Howard. Middle of Nowhere EDtv Other Links and Show Notes Harry Potter Running Man George Clooney directing Francis Ford Coppola directing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Top ten singles EDtv trailer Top ten movies
This week we celebrate Black History Month by casting our eyes back to the week of May 26th, 1993. That week, Fishbone released their album, Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe, to record stores. While the Hughes Brothers released Menace II Society to theaters. Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe Menace II Society
On the first half of this episode we discuss Fun Trick Noisemaker by the Apples in Stereo. On the secon half, Eric discusses While You Were Sleeping from director John Turteltaub. Both released in the spring of 1995.
It's Veterans Day, so you know what that means. It means we look back at the week of March 2, 1990. We talk about the album, I do not want what I haven't got, from Sinead O'Connor. Then we talk about the John McTiernan film, The Hunt for Red October. I do not want what I haven't got The Hunt for Red October
This week we are discuss the second album from Living Colour, Time's Up. We also talk about the movie, Pump Up the Volume, from director Allan Moyle. Both of those came out the week of August 18, 1990. With guest, Brian Vaccaro. Time's Up Pump Up the Volume
On this episode, we are joined by Captain Raoul to sail the seas back to the week of May 6th, 1996. We chew on the album, Wild Mood Swings, by The Cure and debate the merits of Mary Harron's feature film debut, I Shot Andy Warhol. Wild Mood Swings I Shot Andy Warhol
On this episode, we turn our attention back to the week of August 10, 1990. We talk about the first album, Bellybutton, from the band, Jellyfish. And then we weigh in on the first movie, Metropolitan, from writer/director, Whit Stillman. We special guests, Matt Siemer & Molly Jones. Bellybutton Metropolitan
This week we cast our eyes and ears back to October 26th, 1994. We discuss the album, Blowout Comb, from Digable Planets. We also opine on the film, The Last Seduction, from director John Dahl. Blowout Comb The Last Seduction
On this episode we are discussing the album Bilingual from the Pet Shop Boys and the movie, Bound, written and directed by The Wachowskis. The were both available in some fashion the week of Sept. 1, 1996. Bilingual Bound
This week we travel back to Feb. 17th, 1995. We talk about King, from Belly and The Brady Bunch Movie, from Betty Thomas. With guest, Scott Reithel. King The Brady Bunch Movie
On this episode we look back at the year 1998 and more specifically the week of August 14th. We talk about the album, The Sky is Too High, from Blur guitarist, Graham Coxon. We also discuss the film, Slums of Beverly Hills, from writer/director, Tamara Jenkins. The Sky is Too High Slums of Beverly Hills
This week we look at December 13th, 1997. That's when Takako Minekawa released the album, Cloudy Cloud Calculator, in Japan and the movie, Scream 2 from director Wes Craven, was released in the U.S. Cloudy Cloud Calculator Scream 2
On this episode, we are looking back at the week of April 16th, 1999. We talk about Symphony No. 5 "Requiem, Bardo, Nirmanakaya", from composer, Philip Glass, and the movie, SLC Punk, from director James Merendino. With special guest, Paul Glaser. Symphony No. 5 "Requiem, Bardo, Nirmanakaya" SLC Punk
We celebrate Black History Month by looking back at the week of November 14th, 1998. We discuss, Steal This Album, from The Coup and the film, Belly, from director Hype Williams. Steal This Album Belly
It's another trip back to the 90's, specifically the week of February 19, 1999. We talk about the album, FanMail, from TLC, and the movie, Blast from the Past, from director Hugh Wilson. FanMail Blast from the Past
This week we gaze back 30 years and discuss the movies of 1992. With guests, Paul Wegmann and Greg Cejas.
It's that time of year again when we look back at the whole year of music. We look at 1992. With Matt Siemer, Banan Ead, Nik Degler, and Scott Reithel.
This week we are looking back at September 17th, 1991. We discuss the album, Use Your Illusion II, from Guns N' Roses. We also talk about the Martin Campbell directed film, Cast a Deadly Spell. Use Your Illusion II Cast a Deadly Spell
This episode, we look back at the week of November 15, 1996 and talk about the soundtrack to Space Jam and the movie, Space Jam. With special guest, Greg Cejas. Space Jam: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture Space Jam
This episode, we look back at September 1998. We talk about the Hootie & the Blowfish album, Musical Chairs. And we examine the movie, After Life, from director, Hirokazu Kore-eda. Musical Chairs After Life
We look back at the week of November 11, 1997. We talk about the Celine Dion album, Let's Talk About Love, and the movie, Cure, from director Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Let's Talk About Love Cure
This week we're looking back at the week of March 13th, 1992. We talk about the first album from No Doubt and the movie, My Cousin Vinny, from director Johnathan Lynn. With special guest, Phil Norris and Jeanne Norris. No Doubt My Cousin Vinny
We're back to talk about 1995, the ep, Merkinball, and the film, Sabrina. Merkin Ball Sabrina
This week we're go back to December 17th, 1990. We discuss Devo's Greatest Hits and the movie, Bonfire of the Vanities, from director Brian DePalma. Greatest Hits Bonfire of the Vanities
On this episode we do something a little different and go back to the week of January 19th, 1990. We discuss the album, Pale, from Toad the Wet Sprocket and the movie, Temors, from director Ron Underwood. With guest, Matt Siemer. Pale Tremors
Once again we look back into the 90's and talk about the Gomez album, Liquid Skin, released September 13th, 1999. While on September 12th, 1999, Jamie Babbit brought her movie, But I'm a Cheerleader, to the Toronto International Film Festival. Liquid Skin But I'm a Cheerleader
This week we discuss September, 1995. We talk about the album, Nowhere to Here, from Blue Rodeo. We also examine the movie, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, from director Beeban Kidron. Nowhere to Here To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
This episode we look back at The Return of the Rentals from The Rentals and the movie, Get Shorty, from director, Barry Sonnenfeld. Both were released the week of October 25th, 1995. Return of the Rentals Get Shorty
On our 200th episode we look back at the week of September 29th, 1992. We talk about the album, Dirt, from Alice In Chains and the movie, School Ties, from director Robert Mandel. With special guest, Phil Norris. Dirt School Ties
This episode we're going back to the week of May 24th, 1991. Again! This time we're discussing Mercury Rev's Yerself Is Steam and Hudson Hawk, from director Michael Lehmann. With guest, Paul Wegmann. Yerself Is Steam Hudson Hawk
We have The Captain back this week to discuss the album, Why Do Birds Sing?, by the Violent Femmes and the movie, Backdraft, from director Ron Howard. Why Do Birds Sing? Backdraft
We're at it again. We look back at the week of August 8th, 1995. We invited Greg Linton back to talk about the first Ben Folds Five album and the movie, Virtuosity, from director Brett Leonard. Ben Folds Five Virtuosity
Everything is green on this episode of the podcast. Because of St. Patrick's Day. We discuss the film, Hidden Agenda, from director Ken Loach. And we discuss the album, The Simpsons Sing the Blues, both released around the week of December 4th, 1990. The Simpsons Sing the Blues Hidden Agenda
This week we celebrate Black History Month and look back at the week of November 18th, 1992. That is when The Pharcyde released Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. Also the film, Malcolm X, directed by Spike Lee, hit theaters. Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde Malcolm X
This episode we look back at the week of April 8th, 1994. We discuss the album Smash from The Offspring and the movie, Threesome, from director Andrew Fleming. Smash Threesome
This week we're looking back at the movies of 1991. We're joined by Paul Wegmann and Scott Ravenhill.
This week we're looking back to the music of 1991. We're joined by Banan Ead, Captain Raoul (Nik Degler), & Scott Reithel.
This week we're looking back at December 11th, 1991. We talk about the album, Spine of God, from the Monster Magnet. And then we talk about the movie, Hook, from director Steven Spielberg. With guest, Erin Morrison. Spine of God Hook
This week we kick off the holiday season by looking back at the week of June 16th, 1992. We look at the major label debut from Helmet, Meantime, and the movie, Batman Returns, from director Tim Burton. With special guest, Scott Ravenhill. Meantime Batman Returns
On this episode, we're taking a look at the week of March 17th, 1997. That was when Elton John released the album, The Big Picture, and the film, The Myth of Fingerprints from director Bart Freundlich, hit theaters. The Big Picture The Myth of Fingerprints
In order to celebrate Halloween, the day, we discuss Halloween, the movie. Or more specifically, we discuss Halloween H20: 20 Years Later from director Steve Miner. We also talk about Perennial Favorites from the band Squirrel Nut Zippers, both were released in August of 1998. Perennial Favorites Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
On this episode, things get down right scary as we discuss the week of June 24, 1997. That was when The Prodigy released the smash album, The Fat of the Land, and Wes Craven's Scream came to video stores everywhere. The Fat of the Land Scream