Popped!

Send us Fan Mail Daniel, Ben and Tanya explore the landmark 1990's series Babylon 5. The first Science Fiction Series to use 100% CGI instead of models, a series that was consistently under-budget and revolutionized modern storytelling. We discuss what made Babylon 5 great without spoilers in preparation for the next episode where we will do a deep dive into the plot, themes, arcs, and storyl...

Send us Fan Mail In this, the first of the Popped Bonus Episodes, Daniel, Ben and Tanya discuss their top 5 Teen films.  You'll also hear from our first Paid Sponsor, ENVI Waterless Detail from San Diego California.  "Make California Green, with ENVI" Support the show poppedpodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail Daniel, Ben and Tanya discuss an iconic piece of Generation X cinematic history, The Breakfast Club directed by John Hughes and starring Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Paul Gleason, and John Kapelos. Join them as they explore the themes, quotes, characters and memorable moments that made this film POP for them.  Also in this episode...

Send us Fan Mail In the second of a two-part series Daniel and Ben discuss the 1989 and 90 mega-hits "Back to the Future 2 and 3" . Topics include the problems of time travel,  major plot points, themes, tropes and characters.  Special Extra: Outtakes Sit back, chew on those Junior Mints and listen to another episode of Popped! with Daniel and Ben. Support the show poppedpodcast.com

Send us Fan Mail In the first of a two-part series Daniel and Ben discuss the 1985 mega-hit "Back to the Future". Topics include the problems of time travel, meeting your parents in the past, major plot points, themes, tropes and characters.  They are joined by special celebrity guest Jeffrey Weissman who played George McFly in Back to the Future II and III. Jeffrey offers some insight i...

Send us Fan Mail Daniel and Ben discuss the 1984 hit film "Ghostbusters" Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, William Atherton, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and Annie Potts.  They recount the intricate storytelling, character building, plot lines, and unforgettable quotes that made the film the success it became.  In this episode, the guys experiment with a n...

Send us Fan Mail Daniel and Ben discuss the 1985 cult hit, "Better Off Dead" starring John Cusack, Diane Franklin, David Ogden Stiers, Curtis Armstrong, Amanda Wyss, Kim Darby, Dan Schneider, and Directed by Savage Steve Holland. They recount the ups and downs of a film that flopped at the box-office but became a Video sensation and is remembered to this day for it's absurdist, farc...