Cool Kids Lunch Table

06/03/2026

Today, PJ and Mike take a trip down memory lane as they discuss their favorite Nickelodeon Nicktoons! From Doug and Rugrats to The Fairly OddParents and SpongeBob SquarePants, the Cool Kids break down what made these iconic cartoons such a powerhouse lineup for an entire generation of kids. Which shows still hold up? Which characters were the funniest? And which Nicktoons ended up as PJ and Mike’s all-time favorites? Listen now! Links to the podcast are in our bio!

05/27/2026

Today, PJ and Mike are joined by Uncle Rob to review two new major films: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and the Michael Jackson movie. Rob and PJ break down the biggest positives and negatives of each film, while Mike dives into the surprising connections between them both! Did these movies live up to the hype? Tune in and find out! Links to the podcast are in our bio!

05/04/2026

Check out our very popular interview with Carl Paolino!

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04/29/2026

Today, PJ and Mike are joined by producer, director, screenwriter, and production designer Carl Paolino. Carl talks about his experience working on Celebrity Deathmatch, including how he created the show’s iconic puppets, and shares some behind-the-scenes stories from the series. He also discusses how he began collaborating with Mark Hamill, and gives us a look into his upcoming middle-grade graphic novel Penny Poisonberry and the Gothic Kingdom. The Cool Kids dive deep into Carl’s creative journey, his career, and what fuels his storytelling process—and more!
🎧 Full episode out now — links in bio!

04/27/2026

Throwback to 3rd grade where it all started! Can you find PJ & Mike?!

04/15/2026

Today’s episode is all about the BROWN PAPER BAG AWARDS 🥴 — the awards nobody wants… but some definitely deserve. We’re calling out the biggest disappointments and most questionable moments across everything from Windows 11, the final season of Stranger Things, healthcare, fast food, and more. Who takes home the most embarrassing honors? 👀 Tune in to find out—and let us know your picks. 🎧 Full episode out now — links in bio

04/06/2026

Today’s episode is all about the GOLDEN LUNCH BOX AWARDS 🏆 Tune in to find out who takes home the wins—from local businesses to YouTube channels, and yes… even Taylor Swift winning again.

We’re celebrating the 3rd Annual Cool Kids Lunch Table Golden Lunch Box & Brown Paper Bag Awards! Each year, we honor the absolute best—and call out the wors...

04/01/2026

We’re celebrating the 3rd Annual Cool Kids Lunch Table Golden Lunch Box & Brown Paper Bag Awards! Each year, we honor the absolute best—and call out the worst—of pop culture and our own personal lives. Think the Oscars meets the Razzies with a little Howard Stern energy mixed in.
And this year, we’re going bigger than ever: two separate episodes—one dedicated to the Golden Lunch Box Awards, and one for the Brown Paper Bag Awards. Today’s episode is all about the GOLDEN LUNCH BOX AWARDS 🏆 Tune in to find out who takes home the wins—from local businesses to YouTube channels, and yes… even Taylor Swift winning again… links to the podcast are in our bio!

03/18/2026

Hi everyone! As the winners (Mike, PJ, Simon, and Rob) of the Best Screenplay award at the 2025 Scared For Your LIIFE Horror Film Festival, we’re excited to share the very first table read of our script!
A huge thank you to the team at StabbyRoad Podcast for their incredible support of our upcoming film. They’ve graciously hosted this exclusive table read on their channel—be sure to check it out!
We’re aiming to release the film through our production company, Twisted Pigeons Studios, in late 2026. Stay tuned—there’s a lot more to come!

The winners of the Best Screenplay competition from the 2025 Scared For Your LIIFE Horror Film Festival have there first table read here exclusively on our c...

03/11/2026

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike dive into their favorite music videos from the ‘80s, ‘90s, early 2000s, and today. The boys talk about how watching music videos used to be an event—waiting for them to premiere on MTV—and how that experience compares to discovering videos instantly on YouTube today. From iconic videos by Michael Jackson and Green Day to modern hits from Taylor Swift, they break down the videos that stuck with them and why music videos still matter. Links to the full podcast are in our bio! 🎧📺