Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90s Edition

Millennial Meets Gen Z
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What happens when a Millennial raised in the 90's sits down with a Gen Z girl who is obsessed with the 90s? You get Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90’s Edition, a movie-breakdown and pop-culture recap podcast where Allison (the Millennial) introduces Hannah (the Gen Z) to the decade that defined a generation. Each episode, we explore iconic movies, TV moments, music, fashion, trivia, and the cultural differences. Expect storytelling, hot takes, “wait, WHAT?” reactions, and laughter. Whether you lived through the 90s, love the 90s, or wish you had, this podcast is your cozy pop-culture time machine.

  1. 5d ago

    S2 Ep. 4 | What About Bob?

    🧠 This week we’re talking therapy... which feels appropriate considering Hannah is currently concerning her therapist. 😂 And for this one, we brought in backup. Allison’s mom, Pam, joins the podcast as our resident Boomer who is learning Gen Alpha slang, which means we somehow go from therapy to “the tax,” raising kids in the '90s, and whether parents actually knew where their children were back then. Then we rewind one of Pam’s favorites, What About Bob? (1991), starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss. Bob Wiley is a neurotic patient who becomes extremely attached to his new psychiatrist, Dr. Leo Marvin. So attached, in fact, that when Leo leaves for vacation, Bob tracks him down, befriends his family, becomes the town favorite, appears on national television, and slowly drives Leo completely out of his mind. Baby steps. 😂 This week we’re talking: 🧠 Therapy, therapists, and Hannah’s latest appointment👩‍👧 Allison’s mom joins the chaos📱 A Boomer learning Gen Alpha slang🏡 What it was actually like raising kids in the '90s🐠 Bob and his goldfish, Gil📖 The questionable brilliance of Baby Steps⛵ “I’m sailing!”😂 Bob charming literally everyone except his own therapist💥 Leo’s increasingly unhinged attempts to get rid of Bob🎬 And the very real tension between Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss behind the scenes Hannah’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/10Pam’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½ 8.5/10 So yes, there may be a slight generational divide on this one. 🎧 Follow us so you don’t miss the rest of Season 2! Our Next Watch: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) for Hannah’s birthday week! 🎂 And fun fact: Allison’s mom took her to see this one in theaters just after her 13th birthday. Be kind... and rewind. 💛

  2. Sep 25

    S2 Ep. 3 | Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

    🍸 Nothing says friendship quite like drugging and kidnapping your best friend’s adult daughter. YA-YA! We’re taking a quick trip out of the '90s for a 2000s week, and first Hannah gets introduced to Gilmore Girls with the 2000 pilot. We meet Lorelai, Rory, Luke, Sookie, Emily, Richard, Lane, Michel, an incredible amount of coffee, and dialogue that moves approximately 400 miles per hour. ☕ Then it’s time for Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002), where an interview gone VERY wrong starts an all-out war between playwright Sidda Walker and her mother, Vivi. Vivi cuts Sidda out of the family photos. Sidda sends back a strategically edited wedding invitation. Vivi rewrites the will. And Vivi’s lifelong best friends decide the only reasonable solution is to drug Sidda, kidnap her, fly her to Louisiana, and stage a family intervention. Totally normal friendship behavior. 😂 This week we’re talking: ☕ Hannah’s introduction to Gilmore Girls 🍸 The Ya-Yas and their lifelong, slightly unhinged friendship ✂️ One of the pettiest mother-daughter feuds we’ve seen 💊 An intervention that begins with a roofie and a kidnapping 📖 The Divine Secrets book and the pieces of Vivi’s life Sidda never knew 💔 Jack, Shep, and the complicated history behind Vivi’s marriage 🌻 How childhood memories can look very different once you know the whole story 🎸 A surprise appearance from blues musician Taj Mahal 😂 And the Ya-Yas delivering some truly fantastic one-liners There’s a lot of comedy here, but there’s also a much heavier story underneath it about family, trauma, motherhood, friendship, and finally understanding that the version of your childhood you remember may not be the entire story. Hannah’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½ 8.5/10 🎧 Follow us so you don’t miss the rest of Season 2! Our Next Watch: What About Bob? (1991), and Allison’s mom is joining us. Which means we may also be getting another lesson in Gen Alpha slang. Please send help. 😂 Be kind... and rewind. 💛

  3. Sep 8

    S2 Ep. 2 | The Parent Trap

    “O, how the turn tables have turned…” - Michael Scott (& Allison) This week, Hannah takes over the script for one of HER childhood favorites, The Parent Trap (1998), and apparently she had a lot to say about it. Before we even get to Camp Walden, Hannah tells us how this movie fueled her childhood maladaptive daydreaming, complete with pacing around the house, talking to herself, imaginary long-lost twins, dramatic reunions, and entire storylines that existed exclusively in her head. Allison did NOT do this as a kid... and she’ll tell you why. 😂 Then we rewind The Parent Trap, where two girls meet at summer camp, discover they’re identical twins, switch places, and decide the obvious solution to their parents’ 11-year divorce is to get them back together. Along the way, Hannah unexpectedly gets a lesson in: Phone booths and collect callsHow a Disney movie is apparently teaching Hannah about poker DIY ear piercing, because Claire’s wasn’t always an optionMeredith Blake, who may be the villain... but has incredible styleChessy and Martin, obvi.And all the little details, callbacks, and '90s moments we noticed this time around. We also talk about the original 1961 Parent Trap, Lindsay Lohan pulling double duty as Hallie and Annie, the VERY '90s fashion, the 411 making another appearance, and why Chessy somehow knew something was wrong almost immediately. Hannah’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9/10)Allison’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (7.5/10)Allison's Favorite Character: Meredith Blake 💅 because Elaine Hendrix is amazing. 🎧 Follow us so you don’t miss the rest of Season 2! Our Next Watch: We’re making a little 2000s detour with Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002). Be kind… and rewind. 💛

  4. Aug 29

    S2 Ep. 1 | The Little Rascals

    “Dear Darla, I hate your stinking guts. You make me vomit. You’re the scum between my toes. Love, Alfalfa.” We’re back! Season 2 of Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90’s Edition kicks off with The Little Rascals (1994)! ❤️ But first, Allison needs THE Gen Z to settle an argument: What do we call gossip now? The 411? The scoop? The dirt? The tea? Or have the Millennials fallen behind again? 😂 Then we rewind a movie filled with clubhouses, go-karts, bullies, first crushes, and a group of boys who are about to learn that maybe being the He-Man Woman Haters Club isn’t such a great idea. In this episode we discuss: Alfalfa & Darla’s complicated love storyOne romantic dinner that ends with a clubhouse in flamesThe greatest accidentally rewritten love letter of all timeThe Blur, the big race & a surprise behind the wheelTalent shows, soap bubbles & some questionable disguisesAn absolutely STACKED list of '90s cameos (mostly, ignoring the obv.) Plus, we look back at the original Our Gang shorts that inspired the movie and discover what some of our favorite Little Rascals are doing today. Hannah’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (8.5/10)Favorite Character: Darla 🎧 Follow us so you don’t miss Season 2! Our Next Watch: The Parent Trap (1998) 🍎🍎 Be kind… and rewind. 💛

  5. Aug 22

    Ep. 42 | Blank Check & The Nanny | Season 1 Finale

    🧃 “Juice?” “No thanks, I’m not thirsty.” We made it to Episode 42 and the end of Season 1! Before we cash our Blank Check, Hannah watches the first episode of The Nanny, and we talk about the magic number of six-season TV shows. 📺 Then we rewind Blank Check (1994), where 11-year-old Preston Waters gets his hands on $1 million and somehow manages to spend almost ALL of it in six days. We’re talking: 💰 What WE would have bought with $1 million as kids🏰 Preston’s dream house and ridiculous spending spree🚘 Henry, the limo, and one very mysterious Mr. MacIntosh😬 And THAT Preston and Shay storyline... Turns out money can buy you a castle, a limo, a waterslide, a go-kart, an arcade and a tub of Häagen-Dazs... but maybe not actual friends. Hannah’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10) 🎧 Follow us because Season 2 is coming! Our Next Watch: We’re kicking off Season 2 with The Little Rascals! ❤️ Be kind… and rewind. 💛

  6. Aug 16

    Ep. 41 | Now and Then

    😂 “I’m beginning to think she’s been misinformed.” This week, we rewind Now and Then (1995), a coming-of-age movie about four best friends, one unforgettable summer, and the pact that brings them back together years later. But first, we test Hannah’s knowledge of TV theme songs, including a few '90s shows she hasn’t seen yet. 👀 Then we head back to the summer of 1970 to talk: 🚲 Childhood summers and riding bikes everywhere🌳 The quest to buy the perfect treehouse👻 Dear Johnny, séances, and a small-town mystery🌸 Chrissy’s VERY questionable understanding of sex👯‍♀️ Growing up, friendship, and realizing there really are no perfect families Plus, Brendan Fraser makes a surprise appearance, Roberta teaches us not to fake our own death around our best friends, and we talk about why some of the quieter moments in this movie hit a lot harder as an adult. Hannah’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (7.5/10)Favorite Character: Roberta (Hannah), Sam & Teeny (Allison) Shout out to Rosie O'Donnell, who is hosting Kimmel. 🎧 Follow us so you don’t miss our latest episodes. Our Next Watch: Blank Check 💰 Be kind… and rewind. 💛

  7. Aug 10

    Ep. 40 | Braveheart & Scottish History - with Allison's Dad!

    🏴 “They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!” This week, we added another generation to Millennial Meets Gen Z! Allison's dad joins us for Braveheart (1995), lends his movie-trailer voice to our new intro, and proudly rocks his “Awesome Like My Daughter” T-shirt for the occasion. 😎 Hannah isn't exactly a fan of historical movies, especially when they come with nearly three hours of battles, blood, and violence. But throw in a good love story? Now you might have her attention. We talk Mel Gibson, William Wallace, the massive battle scenes, historical movies, and whether Braveheart deserves its reputation as a '90s classic. Then we dive into the history the movie definitely took some liberties with, including the real William Wallace, the Battle of Stirling Bridge, and the good, the bad, and the complicated story of Robert the Bruce. Hannah's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7/10Dad's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9/10 🎧 Follow us so you don't miss our latest episodes. Our Next Watch: Now and Then (1995) Be kind... and rewind. 💛

  8. Aug 3

    Ep. 39 | Heavyweights & Snacks

    🍕🍬 "Attention campers... DOWNLOAD!" This week, we may have made a questionable decision... we reviewed Heavyweights (1995) while eating our favorite junk food. Between bites, we revisit one of the most underrated Disney comedies of the '90s, starring Ben Stiller as the wildly over-the-top Tony Perkis, and talk about summer camp, snack smuggling, and kids movies. In this episode we discuss: 🍕 Our favorite junk food🏕️ The Blob & Summer Camp💪 Tony Perkis and Camp Hope🕳️ Movie plot holes & real holes🎭 Ben Stiller's parents & Compass Players before Second CityPlus, Hannah discovers that solving every problem wasn't quite so easy before everyone carried a phone in their pocket. Hannah's Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (7/10) 🎧 Follow us so you don't miss our latest episodes. Our Next Watch: Braveheart with a very special guest... Allison's dad! Be kind… and rewind. 💛

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What happens when a Millennial raised in the 90's sits down with a Gen Z girl who is obsessed with the 90s? You get Millennial Meets Gen Z: 90’s Edition, a movie-breakdown and pop-culture recap podcast where Allison (the Millennial) introduces Hannah (the Gen Z) to the decade that defined a generation. Each episode, we explore iconic movies, TV moments, music, fashion, trivia, and the cultural differences. Expect storytelling, hot takes, “wait, WHAT?” reactions, and laughter. Whether you lived through the 90s, love the 90s, or wish you had, this podcast is your cozy pop-culture time machine.

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