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KYG Y2K: A Millennial Nostalgia Podcast

191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -

(Formerly "I Hate Infinite Jest", "Kill Your Gods")
Comedian Jesse Draham and actor/producer Joe Gariffo nitpick and dissect all your favorite nostalgia from the early 2000's. For millennials to relive their youth, boomers to explore how bad their parenting was, and zoomers to learn what they missed out on.

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Episodes

3 Ninjas! It's TMNT Meets Home Alone Meets Every Other 90s Movie Cliche!

May 30, 2023 20:49 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

Joey and Jesse discuss the adventures of Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum in the 3 Ninjas movies franchise, the 90s fascination with ninjas, Hulk Hogan, movie stoners, and much much more in this latest deep dive into #millennials #nostalgia . Follow us @JesseDraham , @joegariffo and @kygy2k on Instagram #movies #retro #90s #90skids #hulkhogan #vampires #steampunk #3ninjas #threeninjas Watch the video! https://youtu.be/a3ROjOP2Pk8

TRL, The Last Hurrah of MTV and Music Videos (Total Request Live)

March 06, 2023 18:01 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Its 1999. You rush home from middle school and turn on the TV to catch your buddy Carson Daly and watch TRL! Boybands, nu metal, pop punk, Eminem, pop princesses, and all the bests of the late 90s early 2000s. Watch the full ep here on YouTube.  https://youtu.be/UtKp61uhNKw

Groundhog Day (Joey Solo Takeover)

February 02, 2023 16:12 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Joey ran off and recorded his own ep watching an early 90s locally recorded from Philadelphia TV (commericals included) copy of Groundhog Day. Check it out.

Jesse Reviews the 48 Books He Read This Year!

January 07, 2023 22:13 - 43 minutes - 31.4 MB

Solo episode, Jesse reviews the 48 books he read this year! Goosebumps, Teddy Roosevelt, Ender's Game, Dune, and Much more

A Christmas Story with Brad Silnutzer

December 25, 2022 07:16 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Joey and Jesse are in the holiday spirit discussing Will Vinton (California Raisins) Christmas, Rugrats Chanukkah Special, Star Wars Holiday Special, Home Alone 1 and 2, and of course, the entire series of Jean Shepherd's Christmas Story films!

Thanksgiving! Planes, Trains, & Automobiles!

November 24, 2022 17:23 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Joey Jesse and producer Bill take a trip to the kids' table and talk about our favorite thanksgiving specials, food, and the Steve Martin and John Candy classic Planes Trains & Automobiles! Catch the full production here on YouTube! https://www.patreon.com/KYGY2K  

Ernest Goes to Podcast: The Ernest P. Worrel Appreciation Show

November 17, 2022 06:12 - 53 minutes - 32.2 MB

We talk about Jim Varney's legendary character "Ernest P. Worrel" with superfans Jimmy Hughes and Mo Edwards. Follow Jimmy on TikTok at @_justjimmy and maureen at @1maureenedwards on Twitter.

Halloween w/ Bonne Bedingfield

October 30, 2022 00:56 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Joey and Jesse are back and joined by Bonne Bedingield (Halloween Wars, @beautifullybakedbybonne ) where we're discussing Halloween! The best specials, the best candies, the best costumes, and the best memories! Check it out and check out next week when we discuss Jim Varney and the Ernest film series! @joegariffo @jessedraham

Goosebumps

October 25, 2022 16:55 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

Jesse and Joey discuss the legacy of Goosebumps; the books, the series, and the films, along with the career of R.L. Stine. We're also joined by producer and gay correspondent Bill Wenham to discuss the recent coming out celebration for Scooby Doo legend, Velma Dinkley. We're mainly a YouTube show now. Check out KYGY2K on YouTube. @jessedraham @joegariffo

Wayne's World

October 05, 2022 15:47 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

KYG Y2K is back with a video element! Check out the youtube here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhiXbQJBTCQ Check out the patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/KYGY2K

Simpsons Rankings: Christmas, Characters, Episodes, and More

September 22, 2022 03:28 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Jesse and Joe talk their favirite Simpsons eps, characters, songs, heartwarming moments, and more! Check out the Patreon! We also discuss Apu, representation, new voices, etc. @jessedraham @JoeGariffo

Interview with Dian Bachar (Baseketball, Orgazmo, South Park)

September 14, 2022 22:21 - 47 minutes - 37.4 MB

We've got a HOT guest on the pod today! You may know him as "Choda Boy", you may know him as "Squeak 'Lil Bitch' Scolari", but his name is DIAN BACHAR! We discuss his early his early days in Denver, what made him want to pursue acting, how he got the role in Baseketball, South Park's recent 25th anniversary, and the high and lows of Hollywood. Follow him @DianBachar @JesseDraham @JoeGariffo

Adam Sandler: The Early Years

September 08, 2022 02:26 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Adam Sandler ruled the 90s. Airheads, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, SNL, The Wedding Singer...the hits kept coming and he rose to the top of Hollywood. Relive the history, recall all the quotes you screamed during middle school, and discover the horror of Schecky Moskowitz and going overboard with Joey and Jesse! @joegariffo @jessedraham

Nickelodeon Game Shows (2/2) (Guts, Legends of the Hidden Temple)

September 01, 2022 02:02 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Joe and Jesse are back to continue talking about Nickelodeon Game Shows, now covering Guts (Moira Quirk, hubba hubba), Legends of the Hidden Temple (these stupid children can't put together a simple silver monkey!), Figure It Out (the least impressive children in the world), and new entries like Tooned In, Webheads, and Keep It Spotless! @jessedraham @joegariffo

Nickelodeon Game Shows (1/2) (Double Dare, Nick Arcade)

August 25, 2022 02:24 - 57 minutes - 31.4 MB

Jesse and Joe review EVERY SINGLE Nickelodeon game show, including Double Dare, Nick Arcade, Wild and Crazy Kids, Guts, and Legends of the Hidden Temple @jessedraham @joegariffo

The Predator, Prey, Etc.

August 18, 2022 01:40 - 1 hour - 37.2 MB

Jesse and Joe (and Jesse's screaming newborn daughter...sorry, she's gone by the 20 minute mark) discuss the Predator Franchise. From Arnold Schwarzenegger, getting to the choppa, Jesse Ventura, the new film Prey, Superpredators, the importance of condoms, Comanche warfare wokeness, and other stuff. @jessedraham @joegariffo

Half Baked (w. Ryan Gibbons)

August 11, 2022 03:24 - 1 hour - 38.1 MB

Jesse and Joey ( #ISHIPJOSSE ) sit down with Jesse's childhood friend to discuss the Dave Chappelle cult classic, Half Baked! Share, Like, Review, Subscribe! @jessedraham @joegariffo @gibbons_86

#emisinnocent : An Adventure in Twitter, Gen Z, MCR, and Teen Shoplifting (w. guest, @sttupidmofo)

August 06, 2022 16:11 - 35 minutes - 27.7 MB

Jesse wrote an angry 2am tweet about a confusing hashtag, and found himself knee deep in a movement about innocence, My Chemical Romance, and teen shoplifting. Join me (@jessedraham), Joe (@joegariffo) and guest Emily (@sttupidmofo) for this bonus episode. #emisinnocent

Daniel Stern: The Bushwhacked Wonder Year Wet Bandit Rookie

August 04, 2022 01:59 - 1 hour - 35.7 MB

Jesse and Joe discuss the greatest father figure from the late 80's and early 90's, Daniel Stern! We talk about his breakout role in Diner, the future voice of Kevin Arnold on the Wonder Years, the cod kiddy-approved cursing in Home Alone, the pitching coach in Rooke of the Year, and his directorial turn in Bushwhacked! @jessedraham @joegariffo

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2/2

July 29, 2022 02:10 - 56 minutes - 30.8 MB

Jesse and Joe return to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle franchise to discuss the Next Mutation, the various 2000's animations reboots, and the 2014/2016 live action-ish films starring Megan Fox. @jessedraham @joegariffo

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1/2

July 20, 2022 03:01 - 1 hour - 39.3 MB

Jesse and Joey are back discussing the peak of millennial childhood, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! We discuss the history, the comics, the toys, the cartoon, the original 3 films, and which Ninja Turtle we would classify ourselves! (We'll be back next week to discuss TMNT 's 2nd stage of popularity in the 2000's!) @jessedraham @joe gariffo

Beavis and Butthead

July 13, 2022 02:54 - 1 hour - 37.2 MB

Hosts Jesse Draham and Joe Gariffo discuss the cultural phenomenon of Mike Judge's Beavis and Butthead. From the original series, the music videos, the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis games, to Do America, to the reboot, to Do the Universe, we're covering it all@

Clerks, Clerks II, Clerks III Trailer

July 07, 2022 02:38 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MB

Due to a ton of technical difficulty, we scrapped today's Beavis and Butthead ep and talked about Kevin Smith's soon to be completed trilogy, "Clerks", "Clerks 2" and "Clerks 3". Check out Jesse doing standup at Helium Comedy Club July 26th, and see Joe's short film "Smile" at Troma-Dance at the Mahoning Drive-In this summer.

The Butterfly Effect (2004)

June 23, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Jesse and new co-host Joe Gariffo discuss the 2004 Ashton Kutcher sci-fi thriller, "The Butterfly Effect". We discuss Joe's long personal history with younger Evan actor, John Patrick Amedori, some of the flaws with the film's philosophy and framework, and discuss the greatest single line of dialogue in the entire history of cinema. @jessedraham @joegariffo

Across the Universe (2007) w. Pete Eckenroth

June 16, 2022 03:46 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Comedian Pete Eckenroth @peteeck42 joins Jesse to watch the Beatle's jukebox musical film, Across the Universe. They discuss how much they hate Prudence, our love of thr Beatles, and why you shouldn't combat the cops by saying "Love, love love" with spirit fingers.

2000's Comedy w/ Erik Terrell (Stand Up Guys Podcast)

June 09, 2022 02:24 - 1 hour - 37.3 MB

We're talking about the stars and trends of standup comedy circa Y2K with comedian Erik Terrell of the Stand Up Guys Podcast. (He's headling Caroline's Comedy Club in NYC June 21st! Get tickets here! ) We discuss: Dane Cook, Comedy Central, Louis CK, The Original Kings of Comedy, Blue Collar Comedy, Alt Comedy and much much more!

SLC Punk!

May 31, 2022 03:22 - 1 hour - 39.8 MB

Jesse had a baby! His wife Perri joins the show to discuss new parenthood, and the 1998 cult classic film, SLC Punk. We discuss Punk, Posers, Overdoses, and much more!  @jessedraham

The Black Parade + New My Chemical Romance Song (Foundations of Decay)

May 13, 2022 03:06 - 36 minutes - 26.6 MB

Last minute plan change! My Chemical Romance dropped their first song since 2014 tonight, so I scrapped plans and did a review of The Foundations of Decay, and a full breakdown of their 2006 classic, The Black Parade. @jessedraham

AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) 2/2 w. R. Barnes, C. Shantan, D. Felchie, J. Roser, and C. Botelho

May 06, 2022 03:31 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Part 2! We've got more interviews, more A/S/L's, weird lesbian entrapment, cyberbullying, mean crushes, and so much more! With Rachel Barnes, Jeff Roser, Cannon Shantan, Danielle Felchie, and Christine Botelho! Pure Millennial Nostalgia.

AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) w Jillian Markowitz and Joe Gariffo (1/2)

May 05, 2022 01:12 - 51 minutes - 29.7 MB

A/S/L? Screen names. Buddy lists. LMFAO. The history and cultural impact of AOL Instant Messenger had on Millennials, with guests Joe Gariffo and Jillian Markowitz. Part 1 of 2 discussing cyberbullying, internet girlfriends, custom away messages, and more!

American Idol (with Megan Goetz)

April 20, 2022 02:49 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

America! Millions vote, one wins...who's next? Comedian Meg Goetz (Real Chills Podcast, @meggoetzmoney ) and I discuss the history of American Idol, mean Brit Simon Cowell, cringing over clearly mentally disturbed contestants, Kelly Clarkson, and all the losers after that aren't worth mentioning. Check Meg out on the Real Chills Podcast! @jessedraham

Masculinity, with Sidney Gantt

April 12, 2022 18:17 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

Comedian Sidney Gantt, aka Sid the Kid (Two Jacked Bros, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, Skankfest) joins Jesse to discuss changing definitions of masculinity. Includes: Alphas and Betas, not letting your enemies affect you, remaining righteous in thought and action, and the wonders of chasing pu$$y. @jessedraham

Playstation 2 w/ Rob Stant

April 05, 2022 14:40 - 1 hour - 49 MB

Comedian Rob Stant joined me to discuss the history and impact of the PS2 on 2000's life. We talked about the best selling games, the all important DVD player, backwards compatibility, and the joys of disappointing children at Gamestop. Follow Rob @RobStantComedy on Insta, Twitch, TikTok, etc. @jessedraham

Juno (2007), w/ Pregnant Wife Perri

March 29, 2022 01:33 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Jesse's pregnant wife Perri joins him to discuss Elliot Page's breakout role as pregnant teen Juno. We discuss: the HORRIBLE teen slang in the screenplay, Perri's changing perspectives after loving the movie as a teenager and now at 7 months pregnant, and what a creeper Jason Bateman is. @jessedraham

2001 in Music

March 18, 2022 02:55 - 1 hour - 38.7 MB

The podcast is back on a regular schedule and we're going through the music that made 2001 what it was. Featuring: horrible 9/11 anthems, bad pop, and a lot of R. Kelly. @jessedraham

Game of Thrones Season 7 w/ Wife Perri

March 06, 2022 06:02 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

Wife Perri guides Jesse through Season 7 of Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones Season 6 w/ Wife Perri

March 06, 2022 05:55 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Wife Perri guides Jesse through his first viewing of Season 6.

Game of Thrones Season 5 w/ Wife Perri

March 06, 2022 05:52 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Jesse's wife Perri joins him for this discussion on his first watch through of Game of Thrones Season 5. Featuring! Game of Thrones Yo Mama jokes!

Retro TMMT: Watching Someone Die

March 06, 2022 05:47 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB

(I tried uploading this pre-dated, so it'd appear at the front of the feed. It didn't. A lot of good shit is missing. New eps coming soon, wanted to give ya'll something during the wait) A very special episode of TMMT. Jesse had to pull the plug on his stepfather this weekend. He recounts the experience of ending life support for a loved one in a coma and gives an uncomfortably detailed account. Neil is also there. @jessedraham @neilwoodcomedy

Retro: TMMT 50: Watching Someone Die

March 04, 2022 04:36

(I tried uploading this pre-dated, so it'd appear at the front of the feed. It didn't. A lot of good shit is missing. New eps coming soon, wanted to give ya'll something during the wait) A very special episode of TMMT. Jesse had to pull the plug on his stepfather this weekend. He recounts the experience of ending life support for a loved one in a coma and gives an uncomfortably detailed account. Neil is also there. @jessedraham @neilwoodcomedy

Backlash, Best/Worst Songs, and Final Thoughts: Emo, Part 3

February 18, 2022 05:33 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

We're wrapping up our emo series! We discuss the real backlash and violence against emos in Mexico, Russia and Iraq. We do a deep dive into the best and worst lyrics in the genre. We talk with Alyssa Truzskowski about being an emo girl and booking many of the genres biggest bands in their formative years. And final thoughts that'll make you cut your wrists and black your eyes. @jessedraham

Fashion, Sexism, and Suicide: Emo, Part 2

February 17, 2022 04:52 - 50 minutes - 30.1 MB

We continue our discussion of Emo with an interview with former emo kid, current comedian and musician, Jay Simpson (of the emo band, "Bloody August"). We also discuss the emo fashions, and some of the dark sides including the sexism, self-harm, and suicide that were prevalent in the scene.

When We Was Young: Emo, Part 1

February 15, 2022 04:36 - 1 hour - 40.3 MB

Part 1 of 3 talking all about EMO! We discuss: what even is emo? Was it 80s emotional hardcore? Was it midwest proto indie? Or was it eyeliner and whining in North Jersey? We talk the history and the biggest bands in emo.

Jackass Forever: The Tao of Shopping Carts and Teen Destruction

February 04, 2022 00:40 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

We do a deep dive into Jackass and it's effects on the national psyche, especially upon people coming of age in the early 2000s.

Top 10 Songs from the Year 2000

January 27, 2022 04:33 - 54 minutes - 35.4 MB

Jesse breaks the top songs and albums of the year 2000 and gives his takes. Featuring Britney Spears, Sisqo, Creed, and many more! Follow along on the playlist on Spotify!  https://spoti.fi/3IEH8jQ @jessedraham Please follow, share, like, and subscribe!

Columbine, School Shootings, Guns, and the Millennium

January 20, 2022 01:42 - 2 hours - 81.4 MB

We do a deep dark dive into Columbine, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, and their effect on American school shootings, gun culture, pop culture, and music. Take on the myths (these two were NOT bullied) and the bullsh!t about one of the darkest days in modern American history. We also speak with Comedian Donna Shannon who was a DJ at the local heavy metal radio station in Denver at the time. Also with Dave Marcus to tell us the other side; being parent whos child is charged with threatening a ...

Donnie Darko - Still Holds Up! w/ Rusty Wright

January 11, 2022 03:53 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Comedian Rusty Wright (@rusty_jawn Sweet Heat Podcast) rewatched 2001's Donnie Darko with me to discuss time travel, being the smartest kid in school, and high school horniness!

Van Wilder: Ryan Reynolds First and Only Role (w Andy Lane)

January 05, 2022 04:22 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

KYG Y2K AKA Why I Aughta kicks off with the 2002 National Lampoon film Van Wilder, with guest Andy Lane. We talk about Tek, Kal Penn coming out of the closet, the trans joke, and other things that didn't age well.

What If John Lennon Lived? Music Alternate History

December 14, 2021 04:59 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MB

A trip down the lane of what may have been. What if John Lennon hadn't been shot? Would he have stayed with Yoko Ono? Would The Beatles have reunited? What if he'd been shot and survived? What if Paul McCartney had been shot instead? Let's get back and go back to where we once belonged and ask the big "What If's" of Rock and Roll History.

Songs Inspired By Infinite Jest (Compilation)

November 30, 2021 03:23 - 34 minutes - 20.5 MB

I'm taking the week off. Enjoy this compilation of every single song I wrote and recorded for this show's original run of I Hate Infinite Jest 2:45 Eschaton 4:30 Crocodile's Kiss 6:10 We Didn't Start the Pile 8:10 Cruising Down a Memory Lane 9:30 Prettiest Girl In Rehab 11:50 Lenz Psycho Killer 15:15 Gately's A Hero 18:05 Feeling Everything and Nothing at All 20:35 Stice of the Tiger 22:45 One Tough Nun 25:25 This Train Is Bound For Your Legs 27:50 Because I (Hal) Got...

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