web01.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:06:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) IMMP - Episodes Tagged with “Millennial Strikes Back” https://www.immproject.com/tags/millennial%20strikes%20back 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 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. Special Guest: Jennifer Ogden-Porter. 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.

Special Guest: Jennifer Ogden-Porter.

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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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]]> 164: FATHER OF THE BRIDE (1991) https://www.immproject.com/164 c389d093-370a-4144-9fcb-564cf756d184 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 164 FATHER OF THE BRIDE (1991) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Weddings bells ring at the Inter-Millennium Media Project! Ian and Matthew welcome Ian's bride-to-be Jennifer Ogden to discuss the 1991 remake of FATHER OF THE BRIDE. 46:19 no Weddings bells ring at the Inter-Millennium Media Project! To celebrate the upcoming nuptials, Ian and Matthew welcome Ian's bride-to-be* Jennifer Ogden to discuss the 1991 remake of FATHER OF THE BRIDE starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. *By the time you hear this, they will be husband and wife! Special Guest: Jennifer Ogden-Porter. Sterve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Nancy Myers, Charles Shyer Weddings bells ring at the Inter-Millennium Media Project! To celebrate the upcoming nuptials, Ian and Matthew welcome Ian's bride-to-be* Jennifer Ogden to discuss the 1991 remake of FATHER OF THE BRIDE starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton.

*By the time you hear this, they will be husband and wife!

Special Guest: Jennifer Ogden-Porter.

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*By the time you hear this, they will be husband and wife!

Special Guest: Jennifer Ogden-Porter.

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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 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. 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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]]> 149: MAGIC: THE GATHERING (The Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/149 92e6f5c5-6f20-40ed-88a3-88bbec891d81 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 149 MAGIC: THE GATHERING (The Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Ian takes over to teach Matthew how to play Magic, and to talk about how the classic CCG opens up new ways to appreciate stories 57:34 no Ian takes over to teach Matthew how to play MAGIC: THE GATHERING, to talk about how what the classic Collectible Card Came means to him, and to discuss how it opens up new ways to tell and appreciate stories. For a recording of the live stream where Ian and Matthew play Magic and open some card packs, see the IMMProject YouTube channel! (Links in show notes may include affiliate links which help support the podcast at no cost to you.) Richard Garfield, Hasbro, MTG, Wizards of the Coast Ian takes over to teach Matthew how to play MAGIC: THE GATHERING, to talk about how what the classic Collectible Card Came means to him, and to discuss how it opens up new ways to tell and appreciate stories.

For a recording of the live stream where Ian and Matthew play Magic and open some card packs, see the IMMProject YouTube channel!

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]]> 135: MYST https://www.immproject.com/135 f54b1d2e-875e-4331-9000-d110cd09cbc9 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 135 MYST full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Ian takes over podcast and reaches into the world of computer games for a discussion of one of the most formative media properties of his life: MYST. 59:00 no Ian takes over podcast and reaches into the world of computer games for a discussion of one of the most formative media properties of his life: MYST. Gaming,games,cyan,Ubisoft,cd rom Ian takes over podcast and reaches into the world of computer games for a discussion of one of the most formative media properties of his life: MYST.

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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 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. 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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]]> 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 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. 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 The Millennial Strikes Back! Ian takes over the podcast to share the most influential show from his youth: HOMESTARRUNNER.COM Flash,Strongbad,Strongsad,The Brothers Chaps The Millennial Strikes Back!

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]]> 088: FILLMORE! (The Millennial Strikes Back) https://www.immproject.com/088 a1786f4c-d63c-4d95-8b16-7c345cca9d9f Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 088 FILLMORE! (The Millennial Strikes Back) full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter This week Ian takes over to talk about Disney's middle-school police procedural. 52:32 no Following up on our Streets of San Francisco show, Ian takes over to talk about the spiritual descendant of Quinn Martin and the best American animated series you may have never seen: Disney's middle-school police procedural FILLMORE! Disney,police,mystery,safety patrol,Disney XD, Following up on our Streets of San Francisco show, Ian takes over to talk about the spiritual descendant of Quinn Martin and the best American animated series you may have never seen: Disney's middle-school police procedural FILLMORE!

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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 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? 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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]]> 053: Disney’s TRON: LEGACY https://www.immproject.com/053 0c8a470f-7c08-40ee-ac0b-017d88456943 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0700 Matthew Porter and Ian Porter 053 Disney’s TRON: LEGACY full Matthew Porter and Ian Porter Twenty-eight years after TRON, Disney finally gave us a sequel: TRON LEGACY. Which gave Ian a TRON movie for his own generation, and gave the IMMP this new Millennial Strikes Back episode. 1:02:45 no Twenty-eight years after Disney released TRON, we finally got a sequel: TRON: LEGACY. Which gave Ian a TRON movie for his own generation, and gave the IMMP this new Millennial Strikes Back episode. As usual, there are spoilers ahead. Disney,tron,action,10s,80s,scifi,adventure Twenty-eight years after Disney released TRON, we finally got a sequel: TRON: LEGACY. Which gave Ian a TRON movie for his own generation, and gave the IMMP this new Millennial Strikes Back episode.

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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 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. We don't doubt your commitment. 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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]]> 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 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. 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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]]> 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 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. 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 The Millennial Strikes Back! This week Ian takes over to showcase a favorite show from his youth: Disney's The Weekenders. 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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