Popcorn Culture

Ben and J discuss renovations, Magic the Gathering, FIFA World Cup, coaching kids soccer, snow machines and diving boards. Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 Get y...

Ben and J discuss Chinese New Year animals and horoscopes, the OTHER Jonathan Carlin, the concept of boredom, Universe 25 and utopias.   Relevant Links: Universe 25 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_sink   The Matrix - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix_(franchise)   Ready Player One - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready_Player_One   The Giver - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Giv...

Ben and J discuss gripes about Spotify, “Shake It Off,” rivals, being a dead ant, gas station popcorn, small town-ed-ness, and a quaint 5K. Relevant Links: Leiningen Versus the Ants - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leiningen_Versus_the_Ants   Farmer John’s Popcorn - https://www.farmerjonspopcorn.com/poppedpopcorn   Leave a review for the Marabito Convenience Store! - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ipFpNBY...

Ben and J discuss THE TOY STORY 5 PREMIERE!!! The stressful travel to get there, the best but weirdest hotel breakfast, the modern art museum, getting to the actual premiere, seeing Taylor Swift IRL, and meeting lots of cool people at the afterparty.  Relevant Links: The Pixar Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfRNiNYdJBA&t=1s   The LACMA - https://www.lacma.org/   The French Dispatch -...

Ben and J discuss J’s weird hospital experience, Walmart parking lot adventures, teaching kids how to teach, their (then) upcoming Toy Story 5 premiere trip, red carpet outfits, and maybe meeting Taylor Swift???  Relevant Links: Karate Kid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Karate_Kid_(franchise)   Toy Story Zero: The True Story Of Andy’s Dad & Woody’s Origin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Ben and J discuss text based conversations, Ben’s (cringey) rules to life, refereeing soccer, avoiding dreams, practicing confidence, different kinds of lists, and a looooooot of introspection. Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, P...

Ben and J discuss getting ready in the morning, growin’ corn, roasting soap, asking vs. assuming and developmental age achievements.  Relevant Links:  Hundreds of Beavers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundreds_of_Beavers   Chelsea Explains - https://www.instagram.com/chelsea_explains/?hl=en   Chef - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chef_(2014_film)   Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supe...

Ben and J discuss a new psychology book, Mother’s Day, Famous Anthoy’s, routines, dirt logistics, and dead grass patches by the basketball hoop (but in a wholesome way).   Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Tour Dates:  Boston, MA...

Ben and J discuss being ahead, J’s triathlon, an interesting thought experiment, The Onion, Hügelkultur and an F1 update.  Relevant Links The Onion - https://theonion.com/   Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Tour Dates:  Boston, M...

Ben and J discuss J’s new glow, independence vs dependence and collectivism vs individualism. Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphi...

Ben and J discuss showing Luke the childhood home, the first KPOP Vegas residency, teeth brushing technique, basketball hoops, flexseal and icebreakers. Relevant Links: J’s KPOP Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XpeYfmBG4qUP1csbsr5wj?si=eeb6f103d9474ad5   Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your Through the Griffin...

Ben and J discuss upcoming tour, doomscrolling, youth’s handholds and worldviews, the kids first hockey game, and event marketing schemes. Relevant Links: Half Cut Challenge - https://www.instagram.com/halfcutchallenge?igsh=OHNnNTFoc2Z5OGhm Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Her...

Ben and J discuss compost, Tunnel Girl, a weird social media encounter, the Social Sieve, being corrected, changing your mind and real estate billboards.  Relevant Links: Tunnel Girl - https://www.instagram.com/engineerkala/   Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://sup...

Ben and J discuss what they like about themselves, emotional Easter traditions, solar panels salesman, electronic bike riding to work, and life-hacking health.  Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Tour Dates:  Boston, MA - 9/10/2026...

Ben and J discuss a return to GARDEN SEASON!! Home renovations, J’s new bike, Addy ATVing, and planting apple trees.  Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers   Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50      Email the  show: popcorn...

Ben and J discuss a Popcorn Culture weekend, the Pixar theory, discovering diamonds, Spring awakening, Lacrosse practice, internships, and garden beds.  Relevant Links: Most Recent Pixar Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfRNiNYdJBA   Sharon Says So - https://sharonmcmahon.com/ Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your o...

Ben and J discuss the long journey home, tour magic, push up competitions, and F1 go cart racing.    Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/   Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers   Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50      Email the  show: popcornculturepod@gmail....

Ben and J discuss unlikely traits, name dropping, Cameo Competitions, Mustache anniversary, no-life-ing it, and running zones.    Relevant Links: Peanuts - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanuts   Hey Arnold - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey_Arnold !  WE’RE ON CAMEO -  https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 Eternity - https://en....

Ben and J discuss hard conversations, invisalign and weight loss, teaching Addy how to ride a bike, small town service, screen time, and PRINGLES.  Relevant Links: WE’RE ON CAMEO -  https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwe...

Ben and J discuss getting over sickness, FOMO, self driving vehicles, the twin’s birthday, the Olympics, grass basketball, Cameo beef,  Ben’s new character, Ben’s least favorite actor, and the MCU phenomenon.   Relevant Links: WE’RE ON CAMEO -  https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9 Tron: Ares - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron:...

Ben and J discuss their most recent Disney trip: great food, epic pin trading, traumatizing rides for children and chicken and waffles.   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 (sold out) Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026 (sold out) Las Vegas, NV - 03/11/2026 Phoenix, AZ - 03/12/2026 Houst...

Ben and J discuss Lightning Lane Day, belts, Parkinson’s Law, deadlines, and the Garden of Eden symbology.  Relevant Links :  Umbridge’s Spy REVEALED - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8kMT2yDvy8   Pluribus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_(TV_series)   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, CO...

Ben and J discuss snow days from school, research papers, high school relationships, identity, and Super Mario Party. Relevant Links :  Super Mario Party - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Party   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 (sold out) Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026...

Ben and J discuss MeUndies, snowmageddon, free climbing, the moon landing, and Pluribus. Relevant Links :  Vlogbrothers - https://www.youtube.com/vlogbrothers   Devinsupertramp - https://www.youtube.com/user/devinsupertramp   Philip DeFranco - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFSU9_bUb4Rc6OYfTt5SPw   Skyscraper Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXiEp_GGSpg   Free Solo - https://en.wikipedia....

Ben and J discuss neck tendons, being regulars, angry New Yorkers, throwing the first pitch, NYC museums, Winnie the Pooh and Tom Felton as Malfoy. Relevant Links :  The MoMA - https://www.moma.org/   New York Public Library - https://www.nypl.org/about/locations/schwarzman/childrens-center-42nd-street/pooh   Pluribus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_(TV_series)   Why Is He Called Winnie t...