Cool Kids Lunch Table with P.J. & Mike

Episode 115: 2025 Mid-Summer Wrap Up

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike serve up a sizzling mid-summer breakdown of all things current and chaotic:

• The “Coldplayed” meme—why it’s everywhere and how it started
• Late Gate: What’s going on with Stephen Colbert and the late night shuffle
• The Epstein Files—what’s new and what’s being buried
• Movie Blockbuster Summer or Bummer
• The MLB Home Run Derby and All-Star Game—why fans were left ice cold

It's all hot takes, wild theories, and classic Cool Kids banter.

Episode 114: James Gunn’s SUPERMAN Movie Review

Today at the Cool Kids Lunch Table, the boys are breaking down James Gunn’s brand new SUPERMAN movie! The DC Universe has officially hit the reset button, and fans are more split than Clark Kent’s double life. Some love it, some want to launch it into the sun. Tune in for our full review, hot takes, and whether we think this Superman lives up to the cape!

SPOILER ALERT!

Episode 113: F1 The Movie Review and 2025-2026 Trailer Reactions

Today at the Cool Kids Lunch Table, PJ and Mike dive into the high-octane world of F1, the new Brad Pitt racing film! Then, they break down and react to the hottest new trailers for upcoming 2025–2026 releases, including:

• The Running Man
• Roofman
• Project Hail Mary
• The Cat in the Hat
• The Toxic Avenger

Episode 112: Jurassic World: Rebirth Review

Today at the Cool Kids Lunch Table, PJ and Mike sink their teeth into the brand-new movie Jurassic World: Rebirth!

Is it a rebirth, a reboot, or just Hollywood resurrecting the same dino bones again? The boys break it all down and also take a look back at director Gareth Edwards’ past films — from indie roots to blockbuster beasts. 

Episode 111: Ballerina: From the World of John Wick & Predator: Killer of Killers Review

The boys break down how these two anticipated films fall short of greatness and dive into a heated debate on whether are cinematic universes just cinematic multivitamins—expensive, unnecessary, and kinda hard to swallow? The boys ask the big questions:

• Do we really need a John Wick ballet spin-off?
• How many Predators does it take to ruin a good time?

Come for the reviews, stay for the rants

Episode 110: What TV Shows from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s deserve a Reboot or Remake?

Today on The Cool Kids Lunch podcast, we're diving into some serious nostalgia: What TV shows from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s deserve a reboot or remake? PJ and Mike go head-to-head, debating what makes a reboot actually worth it — is it about staying true to the original or reimagining it for a new generation? 🤔 And if they were hired by a studio today, what shows would they pitch on the spot? Expect bold takes, unexpected picks, and plenty of love for the classics.

Episode 109: Father’s Day Special: Being a New Dad + The Best Books, Music & TV Shows for Toddlers!

This week at the lunch table, we’re joined by a very special guest—educator-librarian and superdad Joe P! He’s here to share his top picks for books, music, TV shows, and games for toddlers, and to talk about what it’s really like being a father in modern times. The boys also get personal—opening up about the emotional (and sometimes messy) journey of becoming a dad for the first time, and taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane with their favorite childhood TV shows and books. Don't miss this heartwarming, fun-filled episode! 

Episode 108: The Best Tom Cruise Movies

Today at the Lunch Table, the boys do the impossible — a full-throttle retrospective review of Tom Cruise’s legendary film career. From his breakout in Risky Business (yes, the underwear scene gets mentioned) to his adrenaline-packed stunts in the Mission: Impossible franchise, the Cool Kids break down every gear shift in Cruise’s cinematic evolution. With the Mission: Impossible series potentially nearing its final chapter, the table gets speculative:  Could he finally lean into full comedy again (a la Tropic Thunder)? Will Hollywood finally give him that elusive Academy Award? Strap in — this one’s got the need… the need for a deep dive.