Cool Kids Lunch Table with P.J. & Mike

Episode 141: From MTV to YouTube: Our Favorite Music Videos

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike dive into their favorite music videos from the ‘80s, ‘90s, early 2000s, and today. The boys talk about how watching music videos used to be an event—waiting for them to premiere on MTV—and how that experience compares to discovering videos instantly on YouTube today. From iconic videos by Michael Jackson and Green Day to modern hits from Taylor Swift, they break down the videos that stuck with them and why music videos still matter.

Episode 140: What’s Next for the Toy Industry? Toy Fair 2026 at the Javits Center NYC

Today at the lunch table, Mike interviews PJ about his trip to Toy Fair 2026 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City! PJ gives us an inside look at the hottest upcoming toys, board games, and collectibles straight from the show floor. From nostalgic throwbacks to next-gen must-haves, we break down what’s about to take over toy shelves everywhere. Plus, Mike builds his ultimate Toy Fair wish list — because let’s be honest, we’re all just big kids at heart.  

Episode 139: THE RIP Review – Netflix Does It The Old School Way

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike review the new The Rip on Netflix, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The guys break down how it feels like a throwback to those gritty, mid-budget crime dramas of the early 2000s — the kind of movie you’d see in theaters and then head straight to a diner to dissect for two hours. They also spotlight strong performances from Steven Yeun (yes, Glenn from The Walking Dead) and Teyana Taylor (Leo’s wife in One Battle After Another), and close it out by saying they hope Netflix keeps backing films like this  and projects like Frankenstein — where the quality, tone, and filmmaking feel legit and built for the big screen.

Episode 138: The 2026 Winter Olympics: Cold Takes, Curling Drama & Olympic Nostalgia

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike break down the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The boys debate the ultimate question: Which is better — the Winter or Summer Olympics? From the intensity of women’s hockey to the strategy and drama of curling (including Canada’s latest controversy), plus biathlon grit and speed skating chaos. Mike also takes a nostalgic trip back to grade school Olympics lessons and classic Olympic video games like Nagano Winter Olympics '98.

Episode 137: Batman, Superman & True Detective S1: TV Done Right

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike celebrate three TV masterpieces: Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and True Detective Season 1. They dive into the lasting impact these series have had on television and break down the surprising similarities between Batman, Superman, Rust Cohle, and Marty Hart — and why they might have more in common than you’d expect.

Episode 136: Spiderman 94 Complete Comic Book Series Review

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike review Spider-Man ’94: The Return, the comic continuation of the iconic 90s animated series. Picking up after Spidey’s multiverse journey, Peter returns to New York with Mary Jane and faces a new threat. Does it capture the magic of the animated show — or is it just a nostalgia cash grab? Let’s just say… with great power comes great responsibility. 🕷️

Episode 135: Hans Zimmer by Candlelight – Concert Review

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike review a Candlelight Concert featuring the music of Hans Zimmer at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY. Film scores. Candles. Vibes. Cinema kids in a cathedral. Tickets via Fever (we are not sponsored).

Episode 134: One Battle After Another & K-Pop Demon Hunters Review (We’re Still Catching Up!)

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike continue their heroic quest to finish reviewing 2025 movies… in 2026. This episode: One Battle After Another and K-Pop Demon Hunters. Hot takes. Questionable opinions.