Quantum Week

July 22-28, 1990: Ghost/She Ain't Worth It

On this episode of Quantum Week, it’s July 1990, and we talk about movie “Ghost”, and song: “She Ain’t Worth It”. Is Ghost worthy of 5 Oscar nominations, and who the hell is Glenn Medeiros? Plus headlines.

October 28-November 3, 1984: The Terminator/Caribbean Queen

On this episode of Quantum Week we continue talking about the last week in October 1984, including movie "The Terminator", and song "Caribbean Queen". Is James Cameron a good director? Is there something familiar about Billy Ocean songs?

October 28-November 3, 1984: Karate Kid/Out Of Touch, With Kirk Minihane

On this episode of Quantum Week we're joined by special guest Kirk Minihane to talk about October 1984, including movie “Karate Kid” and song “Out Of Touch”.

June 17-23, 1984: Gremlins/Time After Time

On this episode of Quantum Week, we’re continuing June 1984 with movie “Gremlins”, and song “Time After Time”. Matt and Chris decide if it’s better to be Chris Columbus or Joe Dante, and Madonna, or Lauper. Plus Chris’ dad witnesses Winkler stand up to a bully, and Matt wins the headlines war.

June 17-23, 1984: Ghostbusters/Dancing In The Dark

On this episode of Quantum Week we visit June 1984, including movie: “Ghostbusters” and song “Dancing In The Dark”. Does Ghostbusters rank in Chris and Matt’s top 5 comedies of all time? Should Winston’s character even exist? Is "Dancing In The Dark" a good Bruce song? These questions answered, and more!

April 6-12, 1997: Grosse Pointe Blank/Wannabe

On this episode of Quantum Week it’s April 1997 with movie “Grosse Pointe Blank”, and song “Wannabe”. After weeks of bad films Matt and Chris get to talk about a killer, and John Cusack pulls it off. Plus the Zigaziga rise of The Spice Girls and headlines from the times.

April 6-12, 1997: Anaconda/Can't Nobody Hold Me Down

On this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie “Anaconda” and song “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down”. Giant deadly snakes terrorize a Jennifer Lopez lead documentary expedition, while Eric Stoltz sits this one out. Puffy begins his year long chart dominance, and Matt talks about the origin of his love affair with Disc Golf.

May 14-20, 2006: Poseidon/Ridin'

On this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie Poseidon and song Ridin’. Chris and Matt rap up the worst week in pop culture history with a film disaster, but at least Chamillionaire has a sense of humor. We close the loop on Chris’ move to New York, and talk headlines.

May 14-20, 2006: The Da Vinci Code/SOS

On this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and Song ‘SOS’. One of the only times the book and movie are equally bad, and equally successful. Plus Rihanna rips off Soft Cell, the top three Ron Howard films, Matt makes an album, and news of the week.

August 4-10, 1996: A Time To Kill/How Do You Want It

On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie “A Time To Kill”, and song “How Do You Want It”. Chris and Matt disagree on McConaughey, but agree on Jackson. They talk about which movie puts Sandra Bullock in the hall of fame. It’s west coast vs. east coast rap, and Tupac gets his start rapping with Digital Underground, causing Nothing But Trouble.

August 4-10, 1996: Kingpin/Macarena

On this episode of Quantum Week, it's movie “Kingpin”, and song “Macarena”. Chris lists his top 10 sports movies and picks which Quaid brother has had the better career. Matt talks about pitch correction in popular music. There’s punk, the turbo jet engine, and Bob Dole monopolizes headlines.

Episode 8: 2013, Week 9

On this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie "Identity Thief” and song “Thrift Store”. Chris and Matt struggle with how the movie made $174 M while having the most hatable character ever. But Ryan Lewis’ beats make up for it. Plus robo-dog chucks blocks, rat brains fuse, and the great shark genocide round out the show.

Episode 7: 1989, Week 23

On this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, and song Wind Beneath My Wings. Again Chris and Matt disagree on the movie rank within the trilogy. The song is a movie, sucks, but won two grammies, so what do we know? Plus a look-back at Corky Thatcher, and one headline.

Episode 6: 1983, Week 22

On this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie Return Of The Jedi, and song Flashdance. Matt and Chris disagree about the ranking of Star Wars films but agree on John Williams, Ewoks, and Endor. This time the song is also the movie, and inspired 80s montages far and wide. Plus a sports heavy headlines and lead-poisoned Romans.

Episode 5: 2005, Week 47

On this episode of Quantum Week, it’s movie Walk The Line, and song Gold Digger. Chris and Matt talk about their vastly different feelings towards Mangold, but agree Witherspoon’s Hee Haw is Oscar worthy. And contrary to popular opinion Jamie Foxx’s Ray did not inspire this week’s #1 song. Then Mad Cow, wife-swap, and Face-plants to round it out.

Episode 4: 1989, Week 36

On this episode of Quantum Week it’s movie Uncle Buck and song Hangin’ Tough. John Candy is not the usual leading man. Plus, Brackets Baby! as @QWeekChris and @matthewcarano rank the best John Hughes films. Pop music gets worse in the late 80s and then suddenly better again, and Matt inspires Chris with a captivating story.

Episode 3: 1995, Week 5

On this episode of Quantum Week, it's Jan 29 - Feb 4, 1995, including movie “Legends Of The Fall”, and song ‘When I Come Around”. Plus @QWeekChris basks in Pitt’s charisma while rejecting Ormand as a cold fish. The world needs an Anthony Hopkins twisted face GIF. @Matthewcarano reintroduces the concept of recycled rock tune. There’s love and loss both on screen and off, and once again headlines fail to impress.

Episode 2: 2011, Week 38

On this episode of Quantum Week, we talk about September 18-24 2011, including movie “Moneyball”, and song “Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5. Plus, Matt has a nostalgic battle with chronic disease. Chris gets engaged, marries, divorces, gets engaged, and marries again, wrapped around a move to NY and back. There’s a disagreement over the Rolling Stones and Google Plus, and a new recurring character hopefully never returns again.

Episode 1: 1999, Week 52

On this episode of Quantum week, we talk about the last week of 1999, including movie “The Talented Mister Ripley”, and song “Smooth" by Santana and Rob Thomas. Plus Y2K shenanigans, Chris gets kicked out of the dorms, Matt comes around on feet, and they both the year they’d most like to perpetually live in.

1987 With Kirk Minihane (If the file doesn't work, please download the 7/31/21Version)