Cross-Eyed Bear
Cross‑Eyed Bear is a podcast where pop culture gets pulled apart, stitched back together, and occasionally side‑eyed. Hosts Chris and Tristan dive into movies, music, books, and the moments that shape them—mixing thoughtful analysis with real conversation, unexpected tangents, and the occasional hot take. Whether revisiting classics or unpacking what’s trending now, Cross‑Eyed Bear is for curious minds who like their culture thoughtful, funny, and just a little off‑center.
Episodes
8 episodes
EPISODE 8: Take My Brother Ray: The Albums That Changed Music
What do Eminem’s emotional spiral, disco’s strut, and Beyoncé’s surprise album drop have in common? Apparently… everything.In this episode of Cross-Eyed Bear, the guys dive headfirst into the albums that didn’t just top charts—t...
EPISODE 7: This Is Why We’re Like This - The Origin Stories Nobody Asked For
In this episode of Cross-Eyed Bear, Tristan and Chris dive into the movies and music that quietly (and sometimes violently) shaped who they are. What starts as a simple top-five list quickly spirals into a nostalgia-heavy ride through ...
EPISODE 6: Three Weeks to Live… and You Haven’t Seen Maverick?
In this episode, Chris learns that Tristan commits the ultimate cinematic sin—never having seen Top Gun: Maverick—and is immediately put on trial for “hating joy.” From sneaking a suspicious amount of booze into movie theaters (includi...
EPISODE 5: May the Score Be With You
This episode of Cross‑Eyed Bear starts with a questionable Kathleen Turner impression and somehow rockets straight into a galaxy far, far away. Chris and Tristan celebrate May the 4th by unpacking Star Wars obsession, parenting mistake...
EPISODE 4: Encore or Exit - Go Out on Top (Or Don’t Go Out at All)
Episode four of Cross‑Eyed Bear starts awkwardly (as it should) and quickly spirals into a wide‑ranging debate about artists, bands, filmmakers, and TV shows that either quit too soon—or stubbornly refused to quit at all. Tristan and C...
EPISODE 3: Casting the Tower: Gunslingers, Flanagan, and the McConaissance
In Episode 3 of Cross‑Eyed Bear, Tristan and Chris finally turn their squinty eyes toward Stephen King’s The Dark Tower—the sprawling, genre‑bending epic that dares to ask, “What if a western, fantasy saga, and existential nightmare all shared ...
EPISODE 2: Buffy, Reboots, and the 90s
Episode 2 dives headfirst into nostalgia, vampires, and the chaos of 90s pop culture. Tristan and Chris (yes—they finally introduce themselves) skip the formalities and jump straight into a lively, opinionated conversation about Buff...
EPISODE 1: A Modern Lilith Fair?
In this episode of Cross‑Eyed Bear, Tristan and Chris dive into the legacy of the iconic female‑led festival, sparked by emotional Taylor Swift songs and a little self‑aware podcast banter. They explore Lilith Fair’s cultural impact, d...