Gen Pre-Z
Gen Pre-Z
DayDay Morales, Mario Lujan, Rachael Garcia
Welcome to Gen Pre-Z, the podcast where three millennials talk about things that were popular years ago, but today, oh hell no. Join us as we discuss topics in past pop culture and whether or not they could survive in the age of Gen-Z.
The Boondocks
From comic strip to animated show, The Boondocks stirred controversy for its unapologetic views on black culture. A reboot is now in the works, but will a show meant for the black community find a wider audience? Join us as we explore this question and more on our season finale. 
Dec 29, 2021
57 min
Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner is a lot of things: Olympic athlete, reality TV star, and even woman of the year. But is she actually someone that we should look up to? We break down her legacy in search of an answer. 
Dec 22, 2021
53 min
Glee
When FOX’s hit show Glee premiered in 2009, it was hailed as a champion for diversity. But could that diversity have just been tokenization? We watch the show and break down some of its most out of tune moments. 
Dec 15, 2021
55 min
South Park
South Park is one of the most controversial series of all time. The Right believe the show is corrupting children; the Left believe it goes unnecessarily far. But what do we think about this equal opportunist offender? 
Dec 8, 2021
56 min
Mrs. Doubtfire
The 1993 family comedy Mrs. Doubtfire made Fox millions of dollars. But did the studio make big bank off jokes at the expense of trans people? We take a closer look at this beloved film and ruin your childhood. 
Dec 1, 2021
55 min
Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones is considered one of the greatest adventure series of all times. But why is it still glorified despite obvious misogyny, racist exoticism and brown face? We watch The Temple of Doom on a quest for answers. 
Nov 24, 2021
54 min
White Chicks
On the surface, the 2004 film White Chicks is a slapstick comedy that many critics scoff at. But is there more to it than we think? Is it possible this film is... smart? Listen as we consider this and more. 
Nov 17, 2021
53 min
Peace Corps
The mission of the Peace Corps is to promote world peace and friendship. But would a good friend use you for your resources, create an unsafe environment, and impose their values on you? It’s time to reevaluate our relationship with this government agency. 
Nov 10, 2021
56 min
Call Me by Your Name
Join us as we discuss the coming-of-age film, Call Me By Your Name. There’s a lot of problematic themes to unpack here: straight men portraying gay men, sexual predation, and twink fetishizing to name a few. Oh, and did someone mention cannibalism?
Nov 3, 2021
58 min
Washington Redskins
What’s in a name? Until 2020, the Washington Football Team was named the Washington Redskins. American Indigenous communities fought a long battle to get the team renamed, yet still fans defend the slur by pointing to tradition. Join us as we dissect this bizarre point of view while discussing the power of names.
Oct 27, 2021
53 min
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