web01.fireside.fm Mon, 18 May 2026 01:54:47 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) IMMP - Episodes Tagged with “2000s” https://www.immproject.com/tags/2000s Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and his son Ian Porter explore movies, TV, books and music from Matthew's youth, way back in the 20th Century. What stands the test of time? What doesn’t? And what's still worth binging in the new millennium? Son learns what made Dad ... whatever he is today. And Dad learns what Son thinks of all this. <sub>(Music by Jason Aro / Pond5)</sub> en-us episodic The Inter-Millennium Media Project, where a GenX dad subjects his Millennial son to 20th century media. Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Matthew Porter and his son Ian Porter explore movies, TV, books and music from Matthew's youth, way back in the 20th Century. What stands the test of time? What doesn’t? And what's still worth binging in the new millennium? Son learns what made Dad ... whatever he is today. And Dad learns what Son thinks of all this. <sub>(Music by Jason Aro / Pond5)</sub> no TV, media, comedy, talk, family, father and son, Porter, television, pop culture,retro,twentieth century,GenX,Generation X,Millennial,1960s,1970s,1980s,movies,cinema,1950s,1940s,1930s Matthew Porter and Ian Porter immpcast@gmail.com 190: LIZZIE McGUIRE (A Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/190 7e601a82-2766-4af0-a050-25a906156854 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 190 LIZZIE McGUIRE (A Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Special guest Jennifer Ogden-Porter joins to share a TV show that was formative to her growing up: Disney CHannel's LIZZE McGUIRE 1:24:50 no <p>Jennifer Ogden-Porter (wife of Ian Porter!) joins the IMMP once again, this time to introduce Ian and Matthew to mysteries heretofore unknown to them: The Disney Channel's <strong>LIZZIE McGUIRE</strong> starring Hilary Duff.</p> <p>We learn how Lizzie taught Jen how to be a middle school girl — and how those lessons may reach beyond early-2000s TV. Special Guest: Jennifer Ogden-Porter.</p> Jennifer Ogden-Porter (wife of Ian Porter!) joins the IMMP once again, this time to introduce Ian and Matthew to mysteries heretofore unknown to them: The Disney Channel's LIZZIE McGUIRE starring Hilary Duff.

We learn how Lizzie taught Jen how to be a middle school girl — and how those lessons may reach beyond early-2000s TV.

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We learn how Lizzie taught Jen how to be a middle school girl — and how those lessons may reach beyond early-2000s TV.

Special Guest: Jennifer Ogden-Porter.

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]]> 176: CODE LYOKO (The Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/176 4d0b0b49-b2f5-482c-b830-e1b6613db596 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 176 CODE LYOKO (The Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter RETURN TO THE PAST NOW! Specifically, return with us to 2003 for a Millennial Strikes Back episode about the French animated kids' sci fi cartoon CODE LYOKO. 1:13:55 no <p>RETURN TO THE PAST NOW! Specifically, return with us to 2003 for a Millennial Strikes Back episode about the French animated kids' sci fi cartoon <strong>CODE LYOKO</strong>.</p> RETURN TO THE PAST NOW! Specifically, return with us to 2003 for a Millennial Strikes Back episode about the French animated kids' sci fi cartoon CODE LYOKO.

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]]> 161: SONIC ADVENTURE 2 https://www.immproject.com/161 20854fda-0b84-457f-99eb-74fa594ce53b Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 161 SONIC ADVENTURE 2 full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter As 2025 begins, we hit the ground running: we discuss the 2001 story-driven platformer game SONIC ADVENTURE 2 on this edition of THE MILLENNIAL STRIKES BACK. 1:10:01 no <p>As 2025 begins, the IMMP hits the ground running: Ian and Matthew discuss the 2001 story-driven platformer game <strong>SONIC ADVENTURE 2</strong> on this edition of THE MILLENNIAL STRIKES BACK. </p> games,sega,nintendo,gamecube,tails,knuckles, As 2025 begins, the IMMP hits the ground running: Ian and Matthew discuss the 2001 story-driven platformer game SONIC ADVENTURE 2 on this edition of THE MILLENNIAL STRIKES BACK.

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]]> 122: Lego BIONICLE (The Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/122 81341c4c-4444-4fea-8743-9b83babc7f17 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 122 Lego BIONICLE (The Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter This week Ian takes over to show Matthew the 2003 direct-to-DVD movie BIONICLE: THE MASK OF LIGHT, which turns into a discussion of all things related to Lego's BIONICLE line. 55:32 no <p>This week Ian takes over to show Matthew the 2003 direct-to-DVD movie <strong>BIONICLE: THE MASK OF LIGHT</strong>, which turns into a discussion of all things related to Lego's BIONICLE, a saga that extended beyond the toy line it was created to support. </p> Lego,toys,toa,matanui, This week Ian takes over to show Matthew the 2003 direct-to-DVD movie BIONICLE: THE MASK OF LIGHT, which turns into a discussion of all things related to Lego's BIONICLE, a saga that extended beyond the toy line it was created to support.

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]]> Bonus Show: DUNGEONS & DUNGEONS & DRAGONS & DRAGONS https://www.immproject.com/b-06 1d6a340a-29b2-4487-a5bb-e1d6da13b17e Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter bonus Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Of course Ian and Matthew had to see the 2023 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS movie. But what about the first one, from 2000? 37:13 no <p>A bonus show from the Patreon feed: Of course Ian and Matthew had to see the 2023 <strong>DUNGEONS &amp; DRAGONS</strong> movie. But what about the first one, from 2000?</p> <p>They watched both! </p> Dungeons,dragons,rpg,role playing game,D&D,DND A bonus show from the Patreon feed: Of course Ian and Matthew had to see the 2023 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS movie. But what about the first one, from 2000?

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]]> 111: Disney's ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE https://www.immproject.com/111 d67380d3-0128-4a29-b85f-f15d022904ac Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 111 Disney's ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Ian takes over the podcast to lead a discussion of an action-adventure tale that had a deep impact on his young movie-loving mind: Disney's ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE. 1:02:13 no <p>Ian takes over the podcast to lead a discussion of an action-adventure tale that had a deep impact on his young movie-loving mind: Disney's <strong>ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE</strong>. </p> Michael J Fox,James Garner,Don Novello,John Mahoney,Cree Summer Ian takes over the podcast to lead a discussion of an action-adventure tale that had a deep impact on his young movie-loving mind: Disney's ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE.

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]]> 101: HOMESTARRUNNER.COM (The Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/101 e05b593e-565c-4144-ac99-e8d5cc74f2ae Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 101 HOMESTARRUNNER.COM (The Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Ian takes over the podcast to share the most influential show from his youth: HOMESTARRUNNER.COM 57:42 no <p>The Millennial Strikes Back!</p> <p>Ian takes over the podcast to share the most influential show from <strong>his</strong> youth: <strong>HOMESTARRUNNER.COM</strong></p> Flash,Strongbad,Strongsad,The Brothers Chaps The Millennial Strikes Back!

Ian takes over the podcast to share the most influential show from his youth: HOMESTARRUNNER.COM

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]]> 070: POKÉMON 3: THE MOVIE (The Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/070 bf482a4c-a01c-447d-93dc-373c3f3ed288 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 070 POKÉMON 3: THE MOVIE (The Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter POKÉMON 3: THE MOVIE. Or POKÉMON THE MOVIE 3. Or SPELL OF THE UNOWN: ENTEI. Or... listen, this movie has a lot of titles. But we’re here to find out what it meant to Ian, and why. And does it still hold up? 1:00:04 no <p><strong>POKÉMON 3: THE MOVIE</strong>. Or <strong>POKÉMON THE MOVIE 3</strong>. Or <strong>SPELL OF THE UNOWN: ENTEI</strong>. Or... listen, this movie has a lot of titles. But we’re here to find out what it meant to Ian, and why. And does it still hold up? </p> Pokémon,movie,entei,pikachu POKÉMON 3: THE MOVIE. Or POKÉMON THE MOVIE 3. Or SPELL OF THE UNOWN: ENTEI. Or... listen, this movie has a lot of titles. But we’re here to find out what it meant to Ian, and why. And does it still hold up?

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]]> Bonus Show - FROZEN HOLMES https://www.immproject.com/b-03 40799e1a-4f1c-49ae-8e2a-1b3be3ff1dbc Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter bonus Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Free bonus show featuring 1987’s The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and the cartoon Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century 26:25 no <p>Why do people keep wanting to freeze Sherlock Holmes? Or more to the point, why do people want to thaw him out in the future — his future, or ours?<br> Ian and Matthew explore this in their discussion of 1987’s <strong>The Return of Sherlock Holmes</strong>, and the cartoon <strong>Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century</strong>. </p> Sherlock Holmes,mystery,tv,cartoon Why do people keep wanting to freeze Sherlock Holmes? Or more to the point, why do people want to thaw him out in the future — his future, or ours?
Ian and Matthew explore this in their discussion of 1987’s The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and the cartoon Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century.

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Ian and Matthew explore this in their discussion of 1987’s The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and the cartoon Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century.

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]]> 047: DONNIE DARKO (The Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/047 bc98a9ea-8f75-4f85-8bb7-3953cf6a5d84 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 047 DONNIE DARKO (The Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Ian takes over for a Millennial Strikes Back episode about Richard Kelly’s dark, bizarre movie DONNIE DARKO. 1:02:11 no <p>A special Millennial Strikes Back episode. Ian talks with his dad Matthew about <strong>Donnie Darko</strong>, how the movie affects him, and the story of how he first watched it.</p> <p>We don't doubt your commitment. </p> Movie,horror,sci-fi,Gyllenhaal,Richard Kelly,scifi A special Millennial Strikes Back episode. Ian talks with his dad Matthew about Donnie Darko, how the movie affects him, and the story of how he first watched it.

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]]> 039: THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY https://www.immproject.com/039 68436a35-1890-4ece-9f2a-2b3131c9e51e Mon, 04 May 2020 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 039 THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Starting with the 1981 BCC TV show, Ian and Matthew discuss the sprawling multimedia Douglas Adams masterwork THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. 52:16 no <p>Starting from the vantage of the 1981 BCC TV show, Ian and Matthew discuss Douglas Adams' sprawling multimedia masterwork <strong>The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy</strong>. </p> bbc, douglas adams, hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy Starting from the vantage of the 1981 BCC TV show, Ian and Matthew discuss Douglas Adams' sprawling multimedia masterwork The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

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]]> 037: THE FIRST EASTER EGG https://www.immproject.com/037 c84a94bf-fc6a-47f5-96ae-7b57fa3c740e Mon, 06 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 037 THE FIRST EASTER EGG full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter The Millennial Strikes Back! Ian takes over the podcast to focus on his favorite Easter cartoon — and Matthew’s. 39:41 no <p>We know it looks like an adorable little bunny rabbit! But don't be fooled. <strong>The First Easter Egg</strong> is a basket full of subversive humor disguised as a cute holiday cartoon. </p> Easter,Holiday,Easter Egg, movie,cartoon,kids We know it looks like an adorable little bunny rabbit! But don't be fooled. The First Easter Egg is a basket full of subversive humor disguised as a cute holiday cartoon.

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]]> Bonus Show: THUNDERBIRDS Live Action Movie (2004) https://www.immproject.com/b-01 49182d86-e354-4bf1-8d97-cf22b3cb07ed Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter bonus Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Reposted from the IMMP Patreon feed, this special bonus episode covers the 2004 live action THUNDERBIRDS movie. 16:47 no <p>Reposted from the IMMP Patreon feed, this special bonus episode covers the 2004 live action <strong>THUNDERBIRDS</strong> movie. </p> movie,2000s,scifi,adventure,thunderbirds,Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson Reposted from the IMMP Patreon feed, this special bonus episode covers the 2004 live action THUNDERBIRDS movie.

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]]> 020: VeggieTales’ JONAH with special commentary track (The Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/020 16c271d7-affa-495c-bb2d-3703049f1cd3 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 020 VeggieTales’ JONAH with special commentary track (The Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Jonah, A VeggieTales Movie, is a very good movie for kids. The third DVD commentary track, featuring characters Larry the Cucumber and Mr. Lunt, is something different and amazing. 50:49 no <p>Religious themes explored through a combination of psychedelic vegetation and innovative, discursive storytelling style. No, Ian and Matthew didn’t watch Altered States again. For this Millennial Strikes Back episode, they watched <strong>Jonah, a VeggieTales Movie</strong>. <em>But</em> they watched it with the strange and incredibly funny DVD commentary track featuring the characters Larry the Cucumber and Mr. Lunt, everyone's favorite decorative gourd. The movie may be for kids, but this commentary track is not. </p> VeggieTales,Jonah,Big Idea,Larry the cucumber, Mr Lunt, movie,kids,animation,CGI Religious themes explored through a combination of psychedelic vegetation and innovative, discursive storytelling style. No, Ian and Matthew didn’t watch Altered States again. For this Millennial Strikes Back episode, they watched Jonah, a VeggieTales Movie. But they watched it with the strange and incredibly funny DVD commentary track featuring the characters Larry the Cucumber and Mr. Lunt, everyone's favorite decorative gourd. The movie may be for kids, but this commentary track is not.

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]]> 007: Disney’s The Weekenders (The Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/007 faaf3d31-e367-49e8-bde3-b9a5a120d84f Mon, 28 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 007 Disney’s The Weekenders (The Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter The Millennial Strikes Back! This episode Ian takes over to show Matthew Disney’s The Weekenders. 56:51 no <p>The Millennial Strikes Back!</p> <p>This week Ian takes over to showcase a favorite show from <strong>his</strong> youth: Disney's <strong>The Weekenders.</strong> </p> Disney,DisneyChannel,Weekenders,TV,2000s,animation The Millennial Strikes Back!

This week Ian takes over to showcase a favorite show from his youth: Disney's The Weekenders.

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