The Nostalgic Millennial Podcast

Top 5 movies! What are yours? See if your list lines up with ours. We lay out our arguments in this myriad of hot takes. 

Choose Your Own Trail! Join Matt and Paul as they try to avoid dysentery, food shortage, and the cold winter in part one of the Oregon Trail choose your own adventure series. See if you agree with their choices or how they strayed from the proper path. 

Matt and Paul finally tackle the greatest sitcom of the 90s: Seinfeld! What better episode to start with at this time of year than "The Strike," better known as the Festivus episode? So, drag your Festivus pole out of the crawlspace and get ready to air some grievances and wrestle for supremacy in the feats of strength!

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle All the Way. Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh whilst listening to Matt and Paul's epic discussion of this Christmas classic. Is it campy? Is it a serious take on commercialism? Is it a heartwarming family movie? They discuss it all with narration and sound clips so no prior viewing required. 

We're going to give you to the count of 10 to get your favorite podcast app loaded up with our Home Alone episode. We discuss everything from the deep family themes and traditions, to traps, to behind the scenes, to macaroni and cheese preferences, and far more in a definitive analysis of this timeless classic. 

This is Halloween! Or is it Christmas? What's this? An episode where we discuss every intricacy of The Nightmare Before Christmas. We narrate scene by scene with applicable sound clips so no prior viewing is required.

Sabrina goes through an allegory of the Salem Witch Trials in this episode "The Crucible." Join Matt and Paul as they explore the historic and legal components of the Salem Witch Trials as applied in this episode. They go scene by scene with pertinent audio clips so no prior viewing is required. 

Listen up ye scurvy dogs. Join Matt and Paul on a narrative scene-by-scene discussion on the legendary tale of Captain Jonas Cutter. No prior viewing required. Grab a warm drink and blanket as we sit by the campfire to discuss this epic adventure.

The friendliest ghost you know! Matt and Paul explore the darker themes of this classic while enjoying its campy nature. They narrate scene-by-scene with important sound clips so no prior viewing is required. 

Wag another tail with Wishbone as Matt and Paul explore this retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. They go scene by scene with narration so no prior viewing is required. 

We want to play a game. Your task? Listen to this episode and experience the movie in a renewed light. Should you fail, you will never the depth of discussion the movie offers. Make your choice.

Play some hide and go seek with Matt and Paul on a scene-by-scene narrative discussion of this classic Are You Afraid of the Dark Tale. No prior viewing required. Grab a warm drink and blanket as we sit by the campfire to discuss the journey into the afterlife.

Dear journal, Matt and Paul cover an amazing episode of Doug. In Doug Takes the Case, Doug must solve the mystery of the missing radio as The Chameleon. In Doug's Secret Song, Doug's love for Patti might be unintentionally exposed. Time to join them in their discussion and analysis. They even narrate with audio clips so no prior viewing is required. 

You choose the scare! We narrate each page and each choice so you only need your ears and a warm blanket. Grab your copy of the book and play along as we handle The Creepy Creations of Professor Shock.

"Worst day of my life, what do you think?" We think you should join us with some crispy tater tots and a delicious bass as we discuss the serious and unserious elements behind this cult classic. We go scene-by-scene with relevant audio clips so no prior viewing is required.

Hitch a ride with Matt and Paul on their epic adventure. Learn the stories, and fates, of their eclectic expeditioners. They narrate the entire journey so sit back and relax on their covered wagon to the Willamette Valley. 

Incendio! Join us for some hot takes in our second installment of this beloved franchise with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We go scene by scene so you don't have to re-watch or re-read anything! Join us and relax for a trip to the Hogwarts you grew up with. 

Matt and Paul find themselves in the 1960s discussing The Twilight Zone - Nightmare at 20,000 Feet, starring William Shatner. In this episode, they discuss the fine lines between fear and insanity. They narrate scene by scene so no prior viewing is required.

Join Matt and Paul on their epic quest to defeat the devil himself, Diablo. They share their nostalgia with the game itself and offer commentary of their playthrough, level by level, from their descent into hell. 

Visit Sardo's Magic Mansion in The Tale of the Super Specs. Find out who believes in magic, who doesn't believe in it, and who should. We go scene-by-scene so no prior viewing is required.

Sabrina, the Teenage Band! We're covering The Band Episode with its super special twist! We narrate each scene along with relevant sound clips from the show so you can just hit play, relax, and engage with our thought provoking discussions. In this episode, Sabrina and her aunts will learn about the hardships of using magic for the wrong reasons in pursuit of their ambitions.

Can Matt and Paul discover the origins of the mysterious sword in order to save their family heritage? Find out as they narrate each choice and each page so you only need your ears and a warm blanket. Grab your copy of the book and play along as they attempt to discover The Secret of the Ninja.

You've got a friend in us. Tag along with Woody, Buzz, Rex, Andy, Paul, and Matt as we discuss every aspect of Toy Story. We go scene-by-scene with audio dialogue so no prior viewing is required.

Matt, Paul, and The Shining Force conclude their adventure to save Granseal and Princess Ellis. They will face the Red Baron, Geshp, Odd-eye, King Galam, and the king of the devils, Zeon. They narrate and discuss their journey - dialogue-by-dialogue, battle-by-battle, and story-by-story, so no prior knowledge is required.

Move it football head! Right into our newest episode. Join us as we discuss Helga's dilemma balancing her love of Arnold with the need to placate her overbearing father Big Bob in "Spelling Bee." Then, we join Arnold in his quest to heal his carrier pigeon. See if "Pigeon Man" is as scary as the legends portray him, or if he is a seriously misunderstood muse of pigeons. We narrate scene by scene with all relevant clips so no prior viewing or knowledge is required.

Matt, Paul, and The Shining Force embark on Part 2 of their adventure to save Granseal. This part of the epic journey pits them up against The Kraken, Taros, The Chess King, Willard the Rat, and Zalbard. They narrate and discuss their journey - dialogue-by-dialogue, battle-by-battle, and story-by-story, so no prior knowledge is required. Discover the where, why, and how The Shining Force has advanced against the King of the Devils, Zeon.

What's the story Wishbone? Robin Hood! Join Matt and Paul in Paw Prints of Thieves. They narrate everything so no prior viewing is required. Is there any just reason to defy a law? Is a law necessarily good? Listen for a definitive analysis of the episode.

Citizens of Granseal! Join the fight against Zeon, the king of the devils! Line by line, battle by battle, and character by character, Matt and Paul explore the entirety of Shining Force 2 for the Sega Genesis. No prior knowledge is required as they narrate their entire playthrough, including their thoughts on the complex themes of this beloved tale.

Turn your dial to Station 109.1 and join Matt and Paul on a scene-by-scene narrative discussion of this classic Are You Afraid of the Dark Tale starring Gilbert Gottfried and Ryan Gosling. No prior viewing required. Grab a warm drink and blanket as we sit by the campfire to discuss the journey into the afterlife.

Matt and Paul discuss their nostalgia within the nostalgic episodes they covered on their Top 5 Nick Shows episode. It is an unedited and raw critique that covers everything you could possibly want to know about the first ever episode of the podcast.

It's that time. Christmas time is here. Now, it's time for Christmas Vacation. We narrate scene-by-scene, quote-by-quote with sound clips, the Griswold family's disaster of a Christmas. Or is it just another great Christmas Story? Join us around the tree and unwrap the discussion of what makes a Christmas, Christmas.

Surprise! Enjoy a bonus episode of our bi-weekly production meeting available in our $5 Patreon tier. As a subscriber, you will get access to our Patreon blog posts, this bi-weely production episode, and access to our Discord where we continue to blog and discuss any and everything.

What is your Christmas Story? What traditions make the season special? In this episode, we go scene-by-scene with narration and movie clips for "A Christmas Story." We discuss Ralphie's personal Christmas story and use each scene to highlight our own. Grab a drink by the fire and reminisce with us about the stories that make Christmas special for each one of us.

Can we escape medieval times whilst avoiding peril or an untimely demise? Find out as we narrate each choice and each page so you only need your ears and a warm blanket. Grab your copy of the book and play along as we attempt to discover The Forbidden Castle.

Sabrina the double feature! We're covering the episodes "Pilot" and "Dream Date." We narrate each scene along with relevant sound clips from the show so you can just hit play, relax, and engage with our thought provoking discussions. In these episodes, Sabrina will learn about her witch background for the first time and try to find love at the high school dance.

Imhotep awaits. Join us on the right side of the river as we do a scene by scene analysis with clips from one of the most beloved monster movies of all time.

What's your favorite scary movie? One of ours is Scream. We narrate scene by scene with clips to explore everything about the movie. Find out if Ghostface likes the episode well enough to spare Paul, or if Matt has other plans up his sleeve.

Twist the bones and bend the back. Trim him of his baby fat. Give fur black as black. Just. Like This. Join us for our scene-by-scene discussion of Hocus Pocus including script changes from the 1993 Disney novelization, info from deleted scenes and little known facts from the 25th anniversary edition, and much more!

We visit the Rialto Theatre for the Tale of the Midnight Madness for an engaging discussion of the episode and movies as a genre. Then, grab your quarters and join us in your city mall as we relive your arcade past in the Tale of the Pinball Wizard.

You choose the scare! We narrate each choice and each page so you only need your ears and a warm blanket. Grab your copy of the book and play along as we attempt to Escape from the Carnival of Horrors.

Kamehameha! Kaio-ken times twenty! Join us for our Super Saiyan analysis as we go saga by saga through this beloved chapter of anime.

We explain it all with Clarissa. Join us as we explore her relationship with Fergbrain and the rest of the crew.

You choose the scare! We narrate each choice and each page so you only need your ears and a warm blanket. Grab your copy of the book and play along as we try to defeat The Knight in Screaming Armor.

Incendio! Join us for some hot takes in our first installment of this beloved franchise with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (Philosopher's) Stone. We go scene by scene so you don't have to re-watch or re-read anything! Join us and relax for a trip to the Hogwarts and Hogsmeade you grew up with.

Prepare for trouble, and make it double. Matt and Paul blast off at the speed of light. Listen now, or prepare to fight. Meowth, that's right! We're talking all things Pokemon in Episode 8 of The Nostalgic Millennial Podcast.

Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, we discuss The Tale of the "Dollmaker's" "Badge" on the "Captured Souls" under the "Full Moon" whilst hearing the howls of the "Hungry Hounds." Join us for a deep dive discussion into 5 new episodes of the Midnight Society.

Race across Agrabah's rooftops with Aladdin, climb atop Pride Rock with The Lion King, and journey to Mount Olympus with Hercules (Honey, you mean HUNKULES!) in Episode 6 of The Nostalgic Millennial Podcast.

Spin with us and Tails in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Blaze ahead in Streets of Rage 2, glance with an Odd-Eye at Shining Force 2, and Raise an Army in King's Bounty as we discuss these great Sega games in full.

Help us figure out Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego, listen to what happened on our recent Oregon Trail playthroughs, and watch the story Wishbone in our deep dive on these Edutainment topics.

Join us in our deep discussion of Goldeneye, Majora's Mask, Starcraft, and Starfox.

Join us in our deep discussion of the Tales of Phantom Cab, Laughing in the Dark, Dangerous Soup, Dead Man's Float, and The Manaha.