Quantum Week
220 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 814 ratingsQuantum Week is a pop culture nostalgia show, where we leap into a random week of a random year and talk about its hit movie and song.
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June 15-21, 1980: The Shining/Funkytown
June 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week, movie “The Shining” and song “Funkytown” by Lipps Inc. Want extra content? Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
July 3-9, 1988: Coming To America/New Sensation
May 29, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie ”Coming To America”, and song “New Sensation” by INXS. Want extra content? Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Oct 10-16, 2010: The Social Network/Just The Way You Are
May 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie ”The Social Network”, and song “Just The Way You Are”. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
July 19-25. 2015: Ant-Man/Cheerleader
May 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Ant-Man” and song “Cheerleader” by OMI. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Aug 21-27, 1989: Batman/Right Here Waiting
May 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Batman”, and song “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx. We tear into another one of Chris’s childhood favorites, plus top 5 worst adult contemporary singers. Please support our sponsors! Down To The Wire Podcast: Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Jan 6-12, 1991: Home Alone/Justify My Love
May 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Home Alone”, and song “Justify My Love” by Madonna. Both are monster hits. Are they both overrated?
Nov 7-13, 2004: Saw/My Boo
April 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Saw”, and song “My Boo” by Usher and Alicia Keys. Did Saw revitalize horror, or is it trash? Plus someone must like Usher. Please support our sponsors! Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
March 21-27, 1993: Groundhog Day/Two Princes
April 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie "Groundhog Day”, and song “Two Princes” by Spin Doctors. Is this the greatest comedy of all time? Plus Spin Doctors own a very brief period in history. Please support our sponsors! Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Oct 7-13, 2001: Training Day/Drops Of Jupiter
April 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Training Day”, and song “Drops Of Jupiter” by Train. Please support our sponsors! The Retro Video Store Podcast: Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Dec 22-28, 2002: Gangs Of New York/Lose Yourself
April 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Gangs Of New York” and song “Lose Yourself” by Eminem. Please support our sponsors! The Bearded Men Podcast: Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Jan 12-18, 1997: Jerry Maguire/Un-Break My Heart
March 27, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBOn this episode of Quantum week: movie “Jerry Maguire” and song “Un-break My Heart". Matt and Chris have serious disagreement over whether or not this movie is trash. Is Cruise still an actor? Plus a relationship song by someone who doesn’t get into relationships Thank you to our sponsors! Why Do We Say That Podcast: Free wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patr...
Sept 11-17, 1983: Risky Business/Human Nature
March 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Risky Business”, and song “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson. A surprisingly dark film and maybe the 5th best song on Thriller. Please support our sponsors! Check out Behind The Bits Comedy Podcast: Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Nov 26-Dec 2, 1995: Casino/Gangsta's Paradise
March 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Casino”, and song "Gangsta’s Paradise”. Is this Scorsese’s 2nd best movie or worse than Batman Forever? Plus Coolio gets a Grammy. Please support our sponsors! True Ghost Stories of First Responders, by Eve S. Evans is available on Amazon today! Check out Behind The Bits Comedy Podcast: Find it everywhere you get your podcasts. Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www...
August 2-8, 1999: The Sixth Sense/Genie In A Bottle
February 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “The Sixth Sense” and song “Genie In A Bottle”. A perfect film and the beginning of an epic teen pop rivalry filled with mouseketeers. Thank you to our sponsors! Is This Entertainment Podcast: Free wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
August 2-8, 1999: The Blair Witch Project/Nookie With Jared Carrabis
February 24, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 46.4 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie "The Blair Witch Project”, and song “Nookie” with special guest Jared Carrabis. Did anyone besides Matt think Blair Witch was real? Plus a banger from a seminal 90s compilation. Check out our sponsors. Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Nov 1-7, 1999: Princess Mononoke/All Star
February 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie "Princess Mononoke" and song “All Star” by Smash Mouth. Finally Chris is forced to confront his anime demons, courtesy of Moss Dudley. Plus that Shrek band. Check out our sponsors: Two Tours CBD at www.twotours.com code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Nov 1-7, 1999: Fight Club/Satisfy You
February 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Fight Club”, and song “Satisfy You” by Diddy and R. Kelly. A great movie that works better for younger audiences. And a horrible song featuring a known child predator. Kelly is the worst. Thanks to Moss Dudley for sponsoring this week! Also, check out Two Tours CBD: Go to twotours.com, code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping.
1978: Animal House/Stayin' Alive
February 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Animal House” and song “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees. Another comedy disagreement ensues, is Animal House brilliant or boring? Plus a good but very overplayed hit song. Thank you to our sponsors! Is This Entertainment Podcast: Free wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW”. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
1978: Superman/Peg
February 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBThis is the 100th episode of Quantum Week, and to celebrate the special occasion, we’re covering 1978 all week. Today: movie “Superman”. and song “Peg” by Steely Dan. Is this the best superhero movie of all time? And we debate what makes a perfect song. Thank you to our sponsors! Is This Entertainment Podcast: Free wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Two Tours CBD: twotours.com, use code word “QW”. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
June 21-27, 1987: Predator/Wanted Dead Or Alive
February 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week, movie: “Predator” and song “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi. Has anyone ever done this movie genre better? And how does Bon Jovi rank among their contemporaries? Not very well. This episode is brought to you by the Writer Wrong Podcast: Two Tours CBD: Special thanks to patron Justin Jones. Want extra content? Sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
June 21-27, 1987: Spaceballs/I Wanna Dance With Somebody
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Spaceballs”, and song “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston. A childhood favorite faces adult scrutiny. Does it hold up? Plus a mega-star with a mega-hit followed by a crash landing. This episode is brought to you by Two Tours CBD: Special thanks to patron Justin Jones for selecting this week! Want extra content? Sign up for Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
May 18-24 2008: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull/Viva La Vida
January 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and song "Viva La Vida”. Harrison Ford reprises his iconic role, this time going for a ride in a fridge. Plus Coldplay’s best song. This episode of QW is brought to you by the Writer Wrong Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms and here: Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
May 18-24 2008: Iron Man/Take A Bow
January 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Iron Man”, and song “Take A Bow” by Rihanna. After 95 episodes we finally run into Marvel. In fact, we’ve covered more songs called “Take A Bow” than Marvel movies. Are these the best of each? Plus Matt writes a 5 minute song. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Dec 19-25, 2010: Black Swan/Tighten Up
January 23, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 56.1 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Black Swan”, and song “Tighten Up” by The Black Keys. 2010 is an all-time year for movies, and we’ve got another great one here. Portman is phenomenal. Plus The Black Keys have 13 Grammy nominations, are they any good? This episode is brought to you by Podcorn: Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Dec 19-25, 2010: The Fighter/Firework
January 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “The Fighter” and song “Firework” by Katy Perry. David O. Russell knocks another one out of the park, and gets epic performances from Bale, Leo, and Adams. Plus Katy Perry’s breakout album, and Matt and Chris debate what a pop song is. This episode is brought to you by Podcorn: Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
May 15-21, 1988: Willow/One More Try
January 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week: movie “Willow” and song “One More Try” by George Michael. Willow gets ranked on the QW best/worst list, which happens more often than not with a Lucas produced, or Howard directed movie. Plus George Michael’s breakout album. Want extra content? Become a patron!
May 15-21, 1988: Beetlejuice/Anything For You
January 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Beetlejuice”, and song “Anything For You” by Gloria Estefan. A great movie that once again shows off early Burton creativity, and a song that makes us wonder if there’s a word for “negative nostalgia”. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
May 9-15 2004: Mean Girls/The Reason
January 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie “Mean Girls”, and song “The Reason” by Hoobastank. Is Mean Girls next-gen Breakfast Club and Clueless? And a second nu-metal song in a row that Matt and Chris split on. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
May 9-15, 2004: Kill Bill Volume 2/Yeah!
January 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Kill Bill Volume 2”, and song “Yeah!” By Usher. The Kill Bill rewatch has been disappointing. Is it a waste of Tarantino’s talent? Does Lil Jon make Usher better? Plus news and Matt’s cat. Want extra content? Become a patron!
Oct 5-11, 2003: Kill Bill Volume 1/Bigger Than My Body
January 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Kill Bill Volume 1” and song “Bigger Than My Body” by John Mayer. A weaker Tarantino film is still good. Plus creepy John Mayer tries to be a human, and Chris talks about one of his most bizarre experiences.
Oct 5-11, 2003: School Of Rock/Baby Boy
December 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “School Of Rock”, and song “Baby Boy” by Beyonce. If you like Jack Black, this movie’s for you. Plus Sean Paul infiltrates the song and gives us exactly what we don’t want. Please check out our sponsors! Cookies For Breakfast Podcast. Two Tours CBD: https://twotours.com/ Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
May 7-13, 2000: Battlefield Earth/Maria Maria
December 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBOn this fan voted episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Battlefield Earth”, and song “Maria Maria” by Santana. The worst of the worst leads to an all-time hate fest. Please check out our sponsors! Cookies For Breakfast Podcast. Two Tours CBD: https://twotours.com/ Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
May 7-13, 2000: Gladiator/I Try
December 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Gladiator”, and song “I Try” by Macy Gray. A very weak Oscar winner in a year where the Academy missed the mark. Plus Macy Gray pioneers experimental audio recording. Please check out our sponsors! Cookies For Breakfast Podcast. Two Tours CBD: https://twotours.com/ Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Sept 11-17, 2016: Snowden/This is What You Came For, With Naomi Brockwell
December 19, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 85.4 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Snowden” and song “This Is What You Came For”. Oliver Stone writes, directs, and finances this compelling yet controversial movie, and no one goes to see it. Plus Rihanna and Calvin Harris team up on this Taylor Swift song. With special guest Naomi Brockwell. Please check out our sponsors! Within The Musician Podcast: Two Tours CBD: https://twotours.com/ Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www...
Sept 11-17, 2016: Sully/Closer
December 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Sully” and song “Closer”. Is Sully one of Eastwood’s best? Is Sully’s wife really that cold? Plus The Chainsmokers release a huge hit and two personal stories. Please check out our sponsors! Two Tours CBD: https://twotours.com/ Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
June 2-8, 1991: City Slickers/Losing My Religion
December 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie “City Slickers”, and song “Losing My Religion”. A pretty good movie with an overrated Palance part. REM hits the stratosphere with their biggest, but not their best song. Please check out our sponsors! Free Lunch Coffee: freelunchcoffee.com Code word “Quantum” for a 10% discount. Two Tours CBD: https://twotours.com/ Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
June 2-8, 1991: Thelma & Louise/More Than Words
December 09, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 113 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Thelma & Louise”, and song “More Than Words” by Extreme. An overrated script with a Best Screenplay Oscar, and an all-time song. Please check out our sponsors! Free Lunch Coffee: freelunchcoffee.com Code word “Quantum” for a 10% discount. Two Tours CBD: https://twotours.com/ Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Sept 9-15, 2018: Crazy Rich Asians/I Like It
December 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Crazy Rich Asians” and song “I Like It” by Cardi B. A mediocre movie with some great performances, followed by a mediocre song by an overrated, yet very successful artist. Plus Chris talks baseball. Please check out our sponsor! Two Tours CBD: https://twotours.com/ Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Sept 9-15, 2018: The Meg/In My Feelings
December 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBOn this Episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “The Meg” and song “In My Feelings”. This movie, it might be trash. And did you know Drake has the record for most Billboard hits? That’s depressing. Plus an absolutely horrific personal story from Matt. Please check out our sponsors! freelunchcoffee.com Two Tours CBD: Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron!
Sept 15-21, 1985: Pee-wee's Big Adventure/Take On Me
November 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure”, and song “Take On Me”. How does Adam Sandler’s portrayal of a child compare to Reubens? And did A-ha write the best pop song? Plus headlines and stories. Please check out our sponsors! Grandpa & Chill Podcast: Two Tours CBD: https://twotours.com/ Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Want extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Sept 15-21, 1985: Back To The Future/Money For Nothing
November 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBOn this episode of QW it’s movie “Back To The Future”, and song “Money For Nothing”. An iconic franchise that somehow gets away with an incestuous plot, and a song that lobs bombs at blue collar workers. Support our sponsors! Grandpa & Chill Podcast: Two Tours CBD: Promo code “QW” for 10% off and free shipping. Interested in extra content? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Jan 4-10, 1998: Titanic/Brian Wilson
November 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Titanic” and song “Brian Wilson”. Mimicking a few zombie movies covered on the show, Titanic is a tale of two halves. This time the second half is better. Plus Barenaked Ladies and Brian Wilson back story. Would you like extra Quantum Week content? Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Jan 4-10, 1998: Good Will Hunting/Been Around The World
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie “Good Will Hunting” and song “Been Around The World”. We have an all time great movie, but is it top 5 worthy? Puffy samples greatness, which is the best part of the song. Plus Matt tries mescaline.
March 5-11, 1995: Billy Madison/Hold My Hand
November 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Billy Madison”, and song “Hold My Hand”. Once again Matt and Chris are divided. Is Billy Madison a movie for third graders, or are we watching alternate realities? Is this Sandler’s best? Is Hootie capable of writing more than one song? Your burning questions answered, and more. Plus! Would you like extra Quantum Week content? Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
March 5-11, 1995: Forrest Gump/Take A Bow
November 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Forrest Gump”, and song “Take a Bow”. It’s baby boomer porn, but would the QW edit make the movie better? Plus Madonna’s boring phase yields an Asian song with a Spanish video. Would you like extra Quantum Week content? Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Sept 26-Oct 2, 1982: Fast Times At Ridgemont High/Abracadabra
November 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”, and song “Abracadabra”. Again Chris and Matt disagree on the movie; is it funny or is it trash? Plus one last gasp for Steve Miller. Does the song hit Matt’s #1? For listeners looking for an extra episode of Quantum Week each week, please sign up as a Patron here: www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
Sept 26-Oct 2, 1982: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial/Jack And Diane
November 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “E.T.” and song “Jack And Diane”. Matt and Chris disagree about this sci-fi classic, and it will take a poll to decide who’s right. Plus John Cougar is “Pepsi-Springsteen”, and the show has launched a Patreon. To support the show and receive extra content, please check out the Quantum Week Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Quantum_Week
July 6-12, 2003: 28 Days Later/Miss Independent
October 30, 2020 21:59 - 1 hour - 87 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “28 Days Later”, and song “Miss Independent”. We talk about the film that created the fast moving zombie. Plus! The very first American Idol winner, who needed a ton of help making her debut album. Who also picked a fight with another diva. Savage!
July 6-12, 2003: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl/Crazy In Love
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie “Pirates Of The Caribbean; The Curse Of The Black Pearl”, and song “Crazy In Love”. An absolute banger of a track makes up for this snooze-fest movie. Does it have redeeming qualities? Is Depp overrated? Can Chris get through a show without calling people stupid? Sponsored by Podcorn: www.podcorn.com
Nov 3-9, 1997: Boogie Nights/Candle In The Wind 1997
October 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBOn this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie “Boogie Nights”, and song “Candle In The Wind 1997”. A great movie with a phenomenal cast, but is it too Scorsese? Plus Elton parodies himself.