Welcome to this week’s episode of Middle-Aged Millennials with Eric and Jordan. They kick off with the Billboard Top 5 from 1993, share a Game Boy Color nostalgia review, and launch into a lively roundup of favorite 90s movies — from underrated comedies like Ernest Scared Stupid and Operation Dumbo Drop to classics like Hook, Flubber, Homeward Bound, Richie Rich, Three Ninjas, and Heavyweights. This is part one of a possible multi-episode series exploring their top picks and memories from the decade.

Eric and Jordan take a nostalgic Halloween tour through 1990s pop culture, recapping the Billboard Top 5 from 1999, a retro Friendly's ice cream review, and weekend memories.

They debate favorite spooky TV shows and movies — from Buffy and Sabrina to Casper, Hocus Pocus and Nightmare Before Christmas — share trick‑or‑treat stories, and celebrate the warm, campy and scary sides of Halloween.

Eric and Jordan react to MTV ending its music channels, run through the Billboard Top 5 from 1996, and conduct a retro Taco Bell taste test — rating Doritos Locos, Double Decker, the infamous Seven-Layer burrito, and the beloved empanada.

They then take a trip down memory lane with fall childhood favorites like jumping in leaf piles, apple orchards with hot cider and cinnamon donuts, high school football, and backyard grills, and tease an upcoming Halloween-themed episode.

Hosts Eric and Jordan kick off with the Billboard Top 5 for October 3, 1995: #5 Janet Jackson — "Runaway," #4 Seal — "Kiss from a Rose," #3 Michael Jackson — "You Are Not Alone," #2 Coolio — "Gangsta's Paradise," and #1 Mariah Carey — "Fantasy."

They then dive into millennial nostalgia, discussing things we used to do but can’t anymore — unplugging from constant news, payphones and collect calls, memorizing phone numbers, pre‑9/11 airport ease, renting videos and games, buying complete games, physical ticket stubs, phone‑free concert experiences, and the fading dollar‑menu era.

Eric and Jordan dive into a nostalgic look at their favorite 1980s–90s Nickelodeon game shows, including Wild and Crazy Kids, Nick Arcade, Double Dare, What Would You Do?, Legends of the Hidden Temple, GUTS, and Figure It Out.

They reminisce about messy stunts, iconic hosts like Marc Summers and Kirk Fogg, unforgettable prizes like Space Camp and the Aggro Crag, and debate which shows could be revived for today’s audience.

Eric and Jordan dive into 90s nostalgia, sharing their favorite discontinued drinks like Ecto Cooler and Surge, beloved snacks including Dunkaroos and Kudos bars, and unforgettable dining experiences such as the Pizza Hut buffet and the dollar menu.

They reminisce about school trading, childhood treats, and the modern comebacks of some classics, while calling for the return of other iconic favorites.

Jordan and Eric kick off this episode with a quick rundown of the Billboard Top 5 from 9/6/1998, including hits like Brandy & Monica and Aerosmith, and the movie tie-in Armageddon.

They then dive into a nostalgic, candid introduction about meeting at Johnson & Wales, roommate antics (motorcycles, drag spooning, shower karaoke), wild college nights, class projects, and the “balcony sessions” that defined their lasting friendship.

Hosts revisit Billboard Top 5 moments from 1999 and 1997, highlighting hits from Christina Aguilera, Destiny's Child, Notorious B.I.G., and other memorable songs that defined that era.

They then dive into 1990s gaming nostalgia—Sega Genesis, SNES, N64, Dreamcast, Game Boy, and handhelds—sharing personal stories about rentals, multiplayer rivalries, and why games were both an escape and a community glue.

Episode 3 opens with the end of an era: AOL retiring dial-up on September 30, plus a quick look at rural internet realities. We also debut a new Billboard Top 5 segment for the week of August 14, 1994: All-4-One, John Mellencamp, Coolio, Boyz II Men, and Lisa Loeb take the spotlight.

Then we dive into non-TGIF sitcoms and live-action staples—Married with Children, Home Improvement, Cops, America’s Most Wanted, Unsolved Mysteries, The X-Files, Tales from the Crypt, Buffy/Angel, Fresh Prince, Seinfeld, Friends, Martin, The Wayans Bros., Family Matters, SNL, Will & Grace, and Everybody Loves Raymond—what holds up, what didn’t, and the quotes we still use.

We shout out underrated gems like Just Shoot Me, Third Rock from the Sun, Sports Night, and Freaks and Geeks, note a few reboots on the horizon, and tease future deep dives into TGIF, SNICK, animated shows, and game shows.

In this episode of Middle-Age Millennials, we dive into the music that defined our formative years, celebrating the unforgettable 90s tunes. From boy bands like Backstreet Boys and NSYNC to all-female powerhouses like Destiny’s Child and Spice Girls, we explore why this era of music stands the test of time.

Our hosts discuss their personal connections to the music, revealing guilty pleasures and diving into underrated bands like Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls. Whether it’s pop, rock, R&B, or the rise of new metal, this episode is a nostalgic journey through the sounds that shaped a generation. Join us as we reminisce about the hits, the hidden gems, and the guilty pleasures that still make us sing along today.