The Popcorn Podcast

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy & Ryan dive into a massive double-review episode covering Stranger Things Season 5 (Episodes 1–4) and Welcome to Derry Episode 6 . From Hawkins to Derry, we break down the biggest twists, character turns, emotional beats, hidden Easter eggs, and the wild theories fans are already buzzing about. Whether you're into horror, sci...

🎈 Welcome to Derry — Episode 5: Chaos Creeps In: How Episode 5 cranks up the supernatural dread and tightens the emotional screws on Derry’s residents. The Truth Beneath the Surface: A breakdown of the episode’s standout scenes, unsettling imagery, and the clues hinting at Pennywise’s growing hunger. Fear Has a Memory: How themes of trauma, loss, and returning horrors continue to trap Derry in it...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧 This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan dive back into the cursed town of Derry as they break down Episode 4 of HBO’s Welcome to Derry , an installment packed with mounting dread, emotional unraveling, and the chilling sense that Pennywise’s shadow is closer than ever. From character turns that hit like a punch to the gut to eerie moments lurking beneath the surf...

In this week’s episode of The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan break down Episode 3 of HBO’s Welcome to Derry , diving deep into the terrifying origins of Pennywise and the twisted history of the town. From hidden Easter eggs and Stephen King connections to chilling performances and standout scenes, this review covers everything horror fans need to know. Join us as we explore how Welcome to Derry...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy sits down with filmmaker Madeline Doherty , the visionary director behind Terror Films’ chilling new found-footage horror film, FEY ! Madeline takes us deep into the creative chaos behind crafting this unnerving descent into madness, from her inspirations and production challenges to the raw emotional intensity that makes FEY such a...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧 This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan descend into the storm drains of Derry, Maine, to explore the terrifying beginnings of HBO’s newest horror event series — Welcome to Derry ! We kick things off with Episodes 1–2, as the cursed town reveals its sinister roots. From unsettling new characters to chilling callbacks to IT , these opening chapters set the stage f...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy celebrates the spooky season by diving into one of horror’s most iconic franchises, Halloween . From John Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece to the modern reimaginings, Tommy ranks every film in the series, exploring what worked, what terrified, and what left us reaching for the popcorn (and maybe the light switch). It’s a solo episode packed with passion, nostal...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧 This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan dive into two killer corners of genre storytelling where fear, power, and darkness take center stage. We kick things off with the Gen V Season 2 Finale , as Godolkin University descends into chaos. Blood, betrayal, and brutal consequences collide in a shocking conclusion that reshapes The Boys universe forever. From twisted...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan head back to Godolkin University for one of the wildest, bloodiest, and most emotionally charged episodes of Gen V yet. Season 2, Episode 7 — “Hell Week” — turns the campus upside down as alliances shatter, secrets surface, and the true cost of Vought’s corruption comes crashing down on every student. With chaos spreading faster than Compound V, th...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan dive headfirst into two wild corners of the superhero universe. Where blood, chaos, and moral corruption reign supreme. We kick things off with the explosive Season 2 finale of Peacemaker , as James Gunn’s brilliantly deranged DC series goes out with a bang (literally). From jaw-dropping betrayals to surprisingly heartfelt moments, this finale ceme...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan dive into two wild corners of the superhero universe where chaos, blood, and moral ambiguity reign supreme. We kick things off with Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 7, as James Gunn’s brilliantly unhinged DC series barrels toward its explosive finale. From jaw-dropping betrayals to gut-punching emotional moments, this episode delivers the perfect mix o...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan dive into two massive stories of survival, chaos, and brutal choices, from alien terror to unhinged superheroes. We kick things off with the Alien: Earth finale , where the Xenomorph threat reaches its peak and humanity faces its most desperate hour. Then, we jump into the wild ride that is Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 6. Packed with gore, comedy,...

This week on the show, Tommy takes a look back at everything he’s watched over the past week on Letterboxd. Including The Strangers: Chapter 2 , ZombieCon Vol. 1 , Him , Halloween II , Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers , and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers . Tune in as he shares his thoughts, favorites, and final verdicts on each! We hope you all enjoy the episode and we’ll see yo...

This week on the show, Tommy dives into the gory fun of ZombieCon Vol. 1 , breaking down the film and sharing his thoughts on how it stands out in the zombie genre. We hope you all enjoy the episode and we’ll see you next week! Special thanks to our editors Colin Gallagher and Carson Stienstra for making this show happen, and to our friends at SnackCrate for fueling the podcast with international...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan dive into three wildly different but equally intense stories. From dystopian death marches to alien invasions and over-the-top anti-heroes. We kick things off with a chilling look at Stephen King's "The Long Walk" , unpacking the psychological horror, haunting world-building, and brutal simplicity that make this one of King’s most dis...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan confront the chilling finale of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s story with The Conjuring: Last Rites. From its oppressive atmosphere to the emotional weight of closing out one of horror’s most successful franchises, we explore how Last Rites balances heart-stopping scares with heartfelt goodbyes. We break down the film’s terrifying set pieces, the performa...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan tackle two massive TV events shaking up the world of sci-fi and superheroes. First, we dive into Alien: Earth Episodes 3 & 4, where the tension escalates, survival stakes grow sharper, and the Xenomorph’s shadow looms larger than ever. Then, we shift gears into James Gunn’s bombastic return with Peacemaker Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2—packed wi...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan are joined by the amazingly talented and hilarious Chuck Shaughnessy (@ImChuckYourMovieGuy) to descend back into the haunted halls of the Carmichael Manor with Hell House LLC: Lineage . From its spine-tingling atmosphere to the mythology that has kept this franchise alive for nearly a decade, we explore how Lineage raises the stakes while honoring t...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan dive deep into the terrifying return of the Xenomorph with Alien: Earth Episodes 1 & 2 . From its chilling atmosphere to the grounded human drama at the core, we explore how this new chapter in the Alien saga sets the stage for a gripping, modern reinvention while staying true to the franchise’s horror roots. We break down the show’s world-buil...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan step into the tense, unpredictable world of Zach Cregger’s latest film, Weapons . From its haunting atmosphere to its unconventional narrative structure, we explore how Cregger builds on the success of Barbarian while carving out something wholly new in the horror-thriller space. We break down the film’s interwoven stories, its commentary on violenc...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan dive headfirst into the twisted intimacy of the new body horror film Together , starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie. Blending psychological dread with grotesque physical transformation, the film offers a chilling exploration of codependency, self-erasure, and the terrifying lengths some couples will go to stay connected—literally. Together In this...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan dive into the latest chapter of the Marvel universe with a full breakdown of The Fantastic Four: First Steps . From its place in the MCU timeline to the dynamics of introducing Marvel’s first family to a new generation, we explore what this release means for the future of the franchise and what fans should take away from its tone, themes, and perfor...

  This Week on The Popcorn Podcast: With Ryan off on a well-earned vacation, Tommy takes the reins solo to review one of the most intriguing and controversial films of the year, Eddington . Known for its slow pacing, chilling sound design, and ambiguous storytelling, Eddington leaves viewers questioning what’s right and wrong. Tommy breaks down the film’s slow-burn tension, its unnerving visu...

🎙️ This Week on The Popcorn Podcast: Tommy takes a deep dive into the terrifying and innovative found-footage horror film Afflicted . From its shocking body horror to its unique spin on the genre, hear his thoughts on what makes this indie gem stand out and whether it deserves a spot on your must-watch list. 👁️‍🗨️ If you're into unsettling transformations, travel gone wrong, and horror that linger...

This week on The Popcorn Podcast, Tommy and Ryan soar into the long-awaited return of the Man of Steel with James Gunn’s Superman . The film marks a bold new chapter for DC, blending heart, humor, and heroism in a way only Gunn can deliver. 🦸‍♂️ Superman (2025) Review Gunn’s vision reintroduces Clark Kent not just as a god among mortals, but as a man caught between two worlds. Anchored by a heart...