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A lifetime of pop culture. Comedian Javier Jarquin goes back through the major pop culture events and personal stories of every year he's been alive. Each episode covers a specific year. Expect to recollect movies, music, tv, video games and ridiculous trends of the time mixed in with Javier's own personal views. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf
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Episode 23 This week it's 2004. The job I got straight out of university, the most famous sheep in New Zealand, the first hated tv show ending, the saddest sad song, the game I couldn't finish, the movie I irrationally hated and pulling at the comedy thread. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf …
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Episode 22 2003 The game that took over my life, the reason I don't like Coldplay anymore, the cringe lounge we made, the best movie trilogy ever, the detachment from music and the moment I realised I wasn't going to be a programmer. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is availa…
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Episode 21 2002 The secret to getting a group of people to do something, a stupid thing to do with a baby, evidence of partying too hard, the music video I hate, making gaming more nerdy, the year that franchises won movies, heartbreak and my first stand up set. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkdd…
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Episode 20 This week we're looking at 2001. The first year of university, the console that burst onto the gaming scene with the best launch game ever, the birth of some massive movie franchises, the irony thinking something is too nerdy, songs about infidelity, the fall from grace for one person of the year and the reason I peed funny. Want to join…
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Episode 19 The year 2000. We are officially in the future now. The last year of high school, the dress, what always happens in crime shows, the wholesome game that made us do horrible things, the console that left us in awe, the man who got hits 31 years after his first album, the most grotesque Christmas movie, the crazy cocktail movie number 1 an…
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Episode 18 The year is 1999. The dread of the end of this year in particular, being dumped and the aftermath, the song that I'll always love, the dinosaur game that I never knew existed, the movie that blew me away and a teacher that could have so easily been fired. Thanks for listening! Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: …
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Episode 17 This week it's 1998. My hack to navigating high school, teen angst, the soppiest love song ever, the best legacy character reboot movie, the video game that made me squeal and the time I punched a teacher. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website…
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Episode 16 This week it's 1997. The introduction of booze and teenagers, the end of a sitcom empire, my hypocrisy with nerds, the only video game my Dad liked, artists that have not aged well, why a famous comedic character doesn't work as a film and my first fight. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/Hth…
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Episode 15 This week it's 1996. M&Ms make a change, the first email address you had, my favourite lunch time show, a comeback for scary movies, Shakespeare & Travolta, the band everyone else loved and I hated, my favourite album, the best all nighters and moving from primary to high school is too overwhelming for me when I'm asked to do something t…
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Episode 14 This week we're looking at 1995. Karate, what coffee has evolved into, the worst thing about Pizza Hut, being a Windows snob, the rap song everyone knows, a brilliant year for movies and the funniest bit in Toy Story. Oh, and the stupidest thing I said to my parents. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://di…
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Episode 13 1994 Artworks stolen, the shoes I still want, the paradox of Microsoft, the biggest show of the 90s, the best night ever for a 12 year old and the person who was bigger than Disney in '94. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website javierjarquin.co…
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Episode 12 This week it's 1993. The best bargain I ever had, why we don't deserve technology, the best revenge a fired actress can have, the most peak 90s movie and a karaoke recounting that may or may not be leaked onto the internet at some point. Oh, and the sauce I wasn't allowed to have. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the disco…
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Episode 11 This week it's 1992. The online comment I write every year. The genesis of my superhero nerdiness, one of the best games of all time, first time I stole a show and what the Priest did when he visited our class. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my we…
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Episode 10 This week it's 1991. Revolting TV shows, audacious songs , 90s diversity in video games and the reason I don't play piano. Thanks to everyone for listening. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com…
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Episode 9 This week it's 1990. Let's talk about movies with lying runtimes, the scariest man in Hollywood, the best one hit wonder of the decade and being crushed for the first time. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com…
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Episode 8 This week it's 1989. Last call for the 80s. Hugely popular TV shows, movies that took over the world, running away from home and breaking into houses. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com…
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Episode 7 This week we're looking at 1988. So many amazing movies to talk about, theories on celebrity relationships, gaming with CGA graphics and what my Dad kept under his bed when we first moved to New Zealand. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website ja…
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Episode 6 This week we're looking at 1987. A celebrity with 2 polar opposite personas, the show I wasn't allowed to watch and some questionable 80s parenting? I now have core memories from this year onwards. Already said too much in this episode. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything e…
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Episode 5 1986 Maybe the best insult from an 80s movie ever, the songs are depressing, a confession about a well loved movie character and parenting in New Zealand 80s style that would not fly today! Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website javierjarquin.co…
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Episode 4 1985 The 80s are at their peak with some all time classic movies, a video game everyone knows and the sexiest song ever recorded. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website javierjarquin.comOleh Javier Jarquin
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Episode 3 Javier harks back to 1984 Some iconic games that are still played today are released and the sexiest song in the world. George Orwell would be pleasantly surprised. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com…
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Episode 1! Javier explores 1982. The 80s is finding itself as a decade and some icons drop onto the scene this year. Javier also has a confession about a beloved classic movie. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com…
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Episode 2 Javier explores 1983. Maybe the best power ballad of all time and a personal favourite movie drops this year and Javier disagrees with the person of the year. Want to join in the discussion? Head on over to the discord: https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZf everything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com…
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