Zillennial Rewatch

Candace Bruce and Alison McClean

Just two zillennial women reminiscing about digital media that shaped an entire generation. Each episode is a deep dive into a show, movie or cultural phenomenon from the past. In their conversations, nostalgia meets critical analysis of American culture with plenty of giggles along the way. Join them as they determine: is it worth a rewatch?

Episodes

  1. May 19

    Hilary Duff: This Is What Dreams Are Made Of!

    This week, we're talking about Disney's dream girl, Hillary Duff! We dive into some 2000s tea, mama Susan, and how by being just good enough, she became the blueprint for the Disney girlies we know and love today. NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    1h 3m

  2. May 6

    Holes: Got My Shovel, Shoes Full of Sand!

    This week, we're diggin' into the film that radicalized an entire generation; Holes! We talk breaking generational curses, Sploosh!, and the many many layers that contribute to such a compelling story. Grab your shovels! NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    1h 18m

  3. Apr 28

    The Devil Wears Prada: Here Come The Hurricane!!

    "A million girls would kill for this job." Cool, and now most of them are burnt out:/  This week we're diving into The Devil Wears Prada fan to girlboss pipeline. We're talking glow-up montages and workplace toxicity. Grab your venti latte — no foam — and gird your loins. NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    1h 14m

  4. Apr 21

    Twilight: A Blue Filter Fever Dream

    In our Season 2 premiere, we dive deep into the misty, blue-tinted woods of Forks, Washington, to tackle the cultural juggernaut that is Twilight. It’s been 21 years since Stephenie Meyer’s book hit shelves and 17 years since the movie permanently altered our middle school personalities. We’re dissecting the "Twilight Paradox": How can a franchise be so deeply beloved, widely ridiculed, and endlessly rewatched—all for the exact same reasons? Gallagher, Sarah Elizabeth. Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight. Mango Media, 8 Apr. 2025. Hardwicke, Catherine. Twilight Director’s Notebook : The Story of How We Made the Movie Based on the Novel by Stephenie Meyer. New York, Little Brown And Company, 2009. Meyer, Stephenie. The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 13 Apr. 2011. ---. Twilight. New York, Little, Brown And Co, 2005. NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    1h 30m

  5. Mar 24 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: 20 Years of Hannah Montana!

    In this special bonus episode, Candace and Ali take a walk down memory lane and discuss all the ways that Hannah Montana launched Miley Cyrus into stardom and eventual icon status.  NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    1h 21m

  6. 11/19/2025

    YouTube: The First Decade

    We've made it to the end of season 1 and we're closing out with YouTube: The First Decade! We get into whatwe watched as tweens, the queen of YouTube herself, and the multitude of eras that YouTube had to offer in its early days! We truly only scratch the surface with this one! We want to thank the listeners for tuning in every week and weighing in on these conversations. We've had so much fun rewatching the movies, shows and videos that shaped us and our generation!  NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    49 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    Spongebob Squarepants: Our Hero

    This week, we barely scratch the surface - or bottom, if you will - of Bikini Bottom's finest, Spongebob Squarepants! We discuss some of our favorite memes, recall a questionable episode, and admire the work of passion that went into creating one of this generation's favorite shows! Are you ready kids?? 'Cause we want to know... Is it worth a rewatch? NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    45 min

  8. 11/04/2025

    Shrek: A Romantic

    This week we go down to the swamp and discuss petty producers, parking lot mud baths, and true love’s kiss. The digs at Disney had us watching the movie in a whole new light and had us thinking... Is it worth that rewatch? NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    1h 17m

  9. 10/28/2025

    High School Musical 3: Curtain Call

    We're wrapping up the trilogy with HSM3: Senior Year! Grab your tissues 'cause we're crying over innocent love, a fierce kickline, and stakes so high that we're having yet another crash out. Now that the curtain is closed, we want to know: Is it worth a rewatch? Spencer, Ashley. Disney High. St. Martin's Press, 24 Sept. 2024. NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    1h 16m

  10. 10/21/2025

    High School Musical 2: Troy's Big Fabulous Crashout

    This week, we're continuing the trilogy and discussing HSM2! For this episode, we recorded WHILE we rewatched and had ourselves a time! The summer sun brought a whole lot of drama, crash outs, and ✨tension ✨ for these Wildcats. Watch along with us and answer the question: Is it worth a rewatch? Spencer, Ashley. Disney High. St. Martin's Press, 24 Sept. 2024. NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    1h 7m

  11. 10/13/2025

    High School Musical: The Start of Something New!

    Welcome to the Zillennial Rewatch Podcast! The TRUE start of something NEW! For our very first episode, we're rewatching High School Musical! We discuss everything from Troy’s haircut, to Kenny Ortega’s lore, to behind the scenes stories about the film’s production. Almost 20 years later, we're still talking about it! But is it worth a rewatch? Spencer, Ashley. Disney High. St. Martin’s Press, 24 Sept. 2024. NOW YOU CAN WATCH! on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for episode updates and nostalgic zillennial content!

    55 min
  • 11 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Just two zillennial women reminiscing about digital media that shaped an entire generation. Each episode is a deep dive into a show, movie or cultural phenomenon from the past. In their conversations, nostalgia meets critical analysis of American culture with plenty of giggles along the way. Join them as they determine: is it worth a rewatch?

Information

  • Creator
    Candace Bruce and Alison McClean
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Zillennial Rewatch
  • Show Website
    Zillennial Rewatch