The Old Kids Movies

AJ Beltis & Trevor Howell
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Revisit millennial kids movies! Trevor Howell and AJ Beltis recount the popular, obscure, and forgotten movies of our childhood, asking ourselves if the movie still holds up, what it would take to release the movie today, and look at where the stars are now.

  1. Sep 29

    A Farewell to DCOMs – The Scream Team, Stuck in the Suburbs, Can of Worms, and Right on Track

    What was intended as a DCOM Power Hour turned into a power two hours as we cover our (potentially) last Disney Channel Original Movies ever on The Old Kids Movies.  In this episode, we talk about how we – as two 30+ year old men – just don't see DCOMs the way we used to, and while we cherish the role they had in our lives and on this show, it's time to bid them farewell on this podcast.  To send the DCOM off properly, we cover four different original movies from Disney Channel in-depth. They are: Can of Worms (1999): One of the strangest and most unique things Disney Channel has ever done. Once it gets through its run-of-the-mill high school drama (and some gross-out contents with spectacular practicals), it ends with a fun intergalactic adventure that both of us appreciated. The Scream Team (2002): A movie that both of us agree is one of the best DCOMs ever made. Maybe we're partial because it's nearing spooky season and this one takes place in New England, but we love this one's themes, script, and acting. Right on Track (2003): A sports DCOM! AJ remembers liking this one more, and Trevor was left underwhelmed. Still, we enjoyed the dynamic between these real-life siblings.Stuck in the Suburbs (2004): Our biggest disagreement. AJ loves the scathing take this has on suburban culture and lifestyle. Trevor thinks it's barely a movie. Let us know on our socials which DCOMs we never covered that you wished we had! Follow and support the show and the hosts! Subscribe on Apple (and write us a review!)Subscribe on Spotify (and leave us a rating!)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on Letterboxd

  2. Aug 27

    Billy Madison

    Time to go back to school! We're revisiting 1995's Billy Madison to talk about Sandler's role in our childhoods as a gateway to PG-13 comedies and how we look at his talents now. Also, O'Doyle rules, The Puppy Who Lost His Way, do you have any more gum, yada yada yada.  Follow and support the show and the hosts! Subscribe on Apple (and write us a review!)Subscribe on Spotify (and leave us a rating!)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on LetterboxdFollow AJ on Letterbox

  3. Jul 30

    Boyhood

    It's the twelve-year anniversary of Boyhood! Not exactly an old kids movie, but there's no way we could let this movie's milestone anniversary pass without discussing it.  Mason graduated high school the year between Trevor and AJ – and this movie perfectly captures so much of what we experienced as Millennial/Gen-Z cusps. Join us as we revisit the Oregon Trail, Cobra Starship, FaceTime, the Telephone music video, and squash as we celebrate growing up, childhood, and 12 years of Boyhood. Follow and support the show and the hosts! Subscribe on Apple (and write us a review!)Subscribe on Spotify (and leave us a rating!)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on LetterboxdFollow AJ on Letterbox

  4. Jun 25

    Hook

    It's time to remember..."Hook" for its 35th anniversary. AJ was too scared of Dustin Hoffman to watch it as a kid, but Trevor has a lot of appreciation for it and the lore of Peter Pan.  Follow and support the show and the hosts! Subscribe on Apple (and write us a review!)Subscribe on Spotify (and leave us a rating!)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on LetterboxdFollow AJ on Letterbox

  5. May 21

    The Stupids

    It's the 30th anniversary year of 1996's The Stupids! It was Trevor's first watch, and he thinks the title matches the quality of this John Landis flick. AJ, however, genuinely sees it as a secret masterpiece and came to appreciate it through multiple viewings in childhood.  Follow and support the show and the hosts! Subscribe on Apple (and write us a review!)Subscribe on Spotify (and leave us a rating!)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on LetterboxdFollow AJ on Letterbox

  6. Apr 30

    Like Mike

    We love that basketball.  Like Mike has escaped us for years, and it's about time we step up and get it done.  Follow and support the show and the hosts! Subscribe on Apple (and write us a review!)Subscribe on Spotify (and leave us a rating!)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on LetterboxdFollow AJ on LetterboxNext month: I'm my own grandpa.

  7. Mar 11

    2026 Oscar Predictions: Who Should Win and Who Will Win at the 98th Academy Awards?

    It's almost Oscar night! Trevor and AJ predict who will win the above-the-line categories at this year's Academy Awards and make the case for who should have been nominated. Subscribe on Apple (and write us a review!)Subscribe on Spotify (and leave us a rating!)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on TwitterFollow AJ on LetterboxdFollow Trevor on Letterboxd

  8. Feb 26

    The Pink Panther

    Cue the music – AJ and Trevor are back in their old routine talking about 2006's The Pink Panther for its 20th anniversary! In two weeks – Oscar predictions! Follow and support the show and the hosts! Subscribe on Apple (and write us a review!)Subscribe on Spotify (and leave us a rating!)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterFollow AJ on TwitterFollow Trevor on LetterboxdFollow AJ on Letterbox

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Revisit millennial kids movies! Trevor Howell and AJ Beltis recount the popular, obscure, and forgotten movies of our childhood, asking ourselves if the movie still holds up, what it would take to release the movie today, and look at where the stars are now.

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  • Creator
    AJ Beltis & Trevor Howell
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Old Kids Movies
  • Show Website
    The Old Kids Movies

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