Cool Kids Lunch Table with P.J. & Mike

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.

Episode 107: The Rolling Stones In Comics & Summer of Superman Review

Its’s a comic book discussion at the lunch table today, the boys review The Rolling Stones In Comics (NBM Publishing) and the DC Comic Book Series Special: SUMMER OF SUPERMAN!  PJ also discusses the upcoming James Gunn film and Mike talks about the Stones and other music trivia from that era!

Episode 106: The Best Female Villains

In today's episode the Cool Kids rank the Best Female Villains in movies, tv, comic books and cartoons! There are countless villains too many to name, let us know who you think should have made our top 10 list!

Episode 105: Marvel’s THUNDERBOLTS* Review

In today's episode the PJ reviews Marvel’s new movie, Thunderbolts* and Mike discusses three western films, Unforgiven (1992), Tombstone (1993) & 310 to Yuma (2007) that could be the blueprint for future comic book movies!

Episode 104: Ranking the Worst Disney & Pixar Movies

In today's episode the Cool Kids rank the worst Disney & Pixar Movies! The boys admittedly share that coming up with this list was a difficult task and debate who has the better catalog, Disney or Pixar.