The Jarquin Back Podcast with Javier Jarquin

Episode 392020 We couldn't avoid it. What I did when the world shut down, the horniest song in history, a hotly contested game of the year, Guy Ritchie syndrome, why anime is the way it is and my most recurring nightmare Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 382019The most steps I took in a day. The viral challenge I liked, the best documentary on Netflix, how do you say her last name?, the video game trend I hate, the movie that pulled off the impossible and the Edinburgh Fringe I hated doing. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 372018The biggest thing I noticed after having a child, the best fest in the world? My secret Latino shame, the game of the decade?, how I traumatised my kid, something I'd never done professionally and the worst fest I did. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 362017 Something I hadn't done creatively for 7 years, an Edinburgh spot that broke me, the ultimate bench mark for fuck-uppery, my growing chasm with music, the fastest selling console in history, why crime movies make me squeamish, the only scary movie I watched in over a decade and why naming a baby sucks. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 352016A verbal slip that my wife won't forget, the most unfair death of the year, my Millenial ears can't handle new songs, why the Ghostbusters reboot haters need to shut up, the thing Kathleen Kennedy did right, the gaming developers that did something unthinkable and the time I stopped a game of Cards Against Humanity dead in its tracks.  Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 342015The man in the chippy who became a legend, the body craze I wish would return, the richest game lore I've experienced, the Madonna video I'll never get sick of, a stonking huge year for movies and the Edinburgh show where lots of people walked out. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 332014 One of the worst meetings I've had, the sexy criminal, the argument I always have, the boy band name that should have been, the worst game of the year game, new ninja turtles, an amazing year for movies and a sad ending. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 32The year is 2013.How Annie and I handled our careers, a scary encounter with an audience member, the worst viral video, the problem with outrage, why I didn't finish GTA V, the B-movie sensational hit, the movie that saved Disney and the video I did for a soft drink that left me feeling icky. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 312012Getting married and my biggest fear around it, Annie's Olympic dream, the game I got overly attached to, huge blockbusters that crossed the billion dollar mark, a terrible name for a band, the Air Force guys we had dinner with and the famous name I cannot rememberWant to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 302011Starting comedy over, the cartoonish behavior that I saw in real life, the worst social media ever, the show that everyone should watch, the artist that makes my wife happier than I ever could, the game that will help us beat AI, the vow I took about a certain movie, one of the best comedies ever and a story of dignity hitting rock bottom. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 29This week it's 2010. The phrase I say to annoy Annie, the strange pre show routine I saw, what I hate on socials, the best boyband name that never was, figuring out Chris Nolan movies, why I didn't finish Red Dead Redemption and the deep rude awakening of moving to the UK. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 28This week it's 2009. Asking a big question, search engines, a joke that made people hate me, the play we need, the most successful video game in the world, why I love one Miley Cyrus song, the movie that made me stop breathing and the crushing moment that I'm so glad happened. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 272008Being paid to be a proper actor! the show I ruined, the mis-advertised play, the Chinese, why I stopped playing GTA, Katy Perry takes one like a champ, the best kids movie ever, the reason I loved Taken so much, the biggest strain on my relationship and the audition I'm still clearly bitter about.  Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 262007 The launch of the device that blew our minds, a company that I'd believe any conspiracy theory about, the song that will turn any video into art, the game everyone used to play, the 'amazing' movies I hated, the perfect British film and one of the worst 'gigs' I ever did. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

In 2006 I was a Ghost Tour host for a place where there were no ghosts. My colleague Dan Bain and I came up with a tour and found out that making people laugh is worlds away from making people scared. I think I hit rock bottom during this tour. Here's the story of it. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 25This week we're looking at 2006. The cinema where everyone was lying, the soda wars and how I got involved, the best documentaries, the best game this year is a genre you don't see anymore, the poshest musician, my issue with this Pixar movie, parkour with a Bond villain and quitting my job to try to perform. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 24This week it's 2005.Meeting my wife, the band that grew into themselves this year, a disastrous corporate gig, the movie that made black and white cool again, the unexpected game of the year and when I made myself bleed onstage. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 23This week it's 2004. The job I got straight out of university, the most famous sheep in New Zealand, the first hated tv show ending, the saddest sad song, the game I couldn't finish, the movie I irrationally hated and pulling at the comedy thread. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 222003The game that took over my life, the reason I don't like Coldplay anymore, the cringe lounge we made, the best movie trilogy ever, the detachment from music and the moment I realised I wasn't going to be a programmer. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 212002 The secret to getting a group of people to do something, a stupid thing to do with a baby, evidence of partying too hard, the music video I hate, making gaming more nerdy, the year that franchises won movies, heartbreak and my first stand up set. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 20This week we're looking at 2001. The first year of university, the console that burst onto the gaming scene with the best launch game ever, the birth of some massive movie franchises, the irony thinking something is too nerdy, songs about infidelity, the fall from grace for one person of the year and the reason I peed funny. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 19The year 2000.We are officially in the future now. The last year of high school, the dress, what always happens in crime shows, the wholesome game that made us do horrible things, the console that left us in awe, the man who got hits 31 years after his first album, the most grotesque Christmas movie, the crazy cocktail movie number 1 and the biggest disappointment I had. Thanks to everyone who's listening. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 18The year is 1999. The dread of the end of this year in particular, being dumped and the aftermath, the song that I'll always love, the dinosaur game that I never knew existed, the movie that blew me away and a teacher that could have so easily been fired. Thanks for listening!Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 17This week it's 1998. My hack to navigating high school, teen angst, the soppiest love song ever, the best legacy character reboot movie, the video game that made me squeal and the time I punched a teacher. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 16This week it's 1997. The introduction of booze and teenagers, the end of a sitcom empire, my hypocrisy with nerds, the only video game my Dad liked, artists that have not aged well, why a famous comedic character doesn't work as a film and my first fight. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 15This week it's 1996. M&Ms make a change, the first email address you had, my favourite lunch time show, a comeback for scary movies, Shakespeare & Travolta, the band everyone else loved and I hated, my favourite album, the best all nighters andmoving from primary to high school is too overwhelming for me when I'm asked to do something that shocked me. Thanks for listening everyone! Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 14This week we're looking at 1995. Karate, what coffee has evolved into, the worst thing about Pizza Hut, being a Windows snob, the rap song everyone knows, a brilliant year for movies and the funniest bit in Toy Story. Oh, and the stupidest thing I said to my parents.  Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 131994 Artworks stolen, the shoes I still want, the paradox of Microsoft, the biggest show of the 90s, the best night ever for a 12 year old and the person who was bigger than Disney in '94. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 12This week it's 1993. The best bargain I ever had, why we don't deserve technology, the best revenge a fired actress can have, the most peak 90s movie and a karaoke recounting that may or may not be leaked onto the internet at some point. Oh, and the sauce I wasn't allowed to have. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 11This week it's 1992. The online comment I write every year. The genesis of my superhero nerdiness, one of the best games of all time, first time I stole a show and what the Priest did when he visited our class.  Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 10This week it's 1991. Revolting TV shows, audacious songs , 90s diversity in video games and the reason I don't play piano. Thanks to everyone for listening. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 9 This week it's 1990. Let's talk about movies with lying runtimes, the scariest man in Hollywood, the best one hit wonder of the decade and being crushed for the first time. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 8This week it's 1989. Last call for the 80s. Hugely popular TV shows, movies that took over the world, running away from home and breaking into houses. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 7This week we're looking at 1988. So many amazing movies to talk about, theories on celebrity relationships, gaming with CGA graphics and what my Dad kept under his bed when we first moved to New Zealand. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 6This week we're looking at 1987. A celebrity with 2 polar opposite personas, the show I wasn't allowed to watch and some questionable 80s parenting? I now have core memories from this year onwards. Already said too much in this episode.  Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 51986Maybe the best insult from an 80s movie ever, the songs are depressing, a confession about a well loved movie character and parenting in New Zealand 80s style that would not fly today!Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 41985 The 80s are at their peak with some all time classic movies, a video game everyone knows and the sexiest song ever recorded. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 3Javier harks back to 1984Some iconic games that are still played today are released and the sexiest song in the world. George Orwell would be pleasantly surprised.Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 2Javier explores 1983. Maybe the best power ballad of all time and a personal favourite movie drops this year and Javier disagrees with the person of the year. Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com

Episode 1! Javier explores 1982. The 80s is finding itself as a decade and some icons drop onto the scene this year. Javier also has a confession about a beloved classic movie.  Want to join in the discussion?Head on over to the discord:https://discord.gg/HthWkddUZfeverything else is available on my website javierjarquin.com