Popcorn Culture

Ben and J discuss: vinyl records, health trends, people disagreeing, alien invasions, the word “culture”, the pope, scarcity mindsets, Squidgame, and barely broken things. Show Notes: “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202  “Parks and Recreation” episode referenced: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2235067/?ref_=ttep_ep19  J’s Wick of the Pee...

Ben and J discuss: trains of thought, how memory works, animated shows, the “let people enjoy things” meme, getting into the nitty gritty, trust issues with our interests, and going viral on TikTok. Show Notes: “The Mind, Explained” (Netflix documentary on memory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SzZTTHbj-8  “Criminal” (podcast): https://thisiscriminal.com/  “Hey! Arnold”: https://en.wikipedia.or...

Ben and J discuss: nesting and prepping, pre-kid limbo, billionaires’ race to space, childhood dreams, being a pro Pokémon player, the age of nostalgia, evolution of social media, vintage apps, Gossip Girl, underground weightlifting, 17 inch biceps, and tattoos. Show Notes: Billionaire Space Race - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billionaire_space_race  Play Pokémon events - https://www.pokemon.com/...

Ben and J discuss: bean bag chairs, new Patreon quarterly merch announcements (!!), hot wheels, 6th grade history project contest, the Something Store, therapy breakthroughs, and more chatbot giggles.   Show Notes: LoveSacs: https://www.lovesac.com/sacs.html  Litographs: https://www.litographs.com/  Sugar Caddy pic https://hwcollectorsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sugar-Caddy-a.jpg  Diablo 2...

Ben and J discuss: van life escapism, first breakups, Beard episode of Ted Lasso, comfort movies, flying in a Tie Fighter, get-shuffle chat bot, update on facebook events button, texting habits    Show Notes: Vandwelling - Wikipedia.  Ben’s favorite movie trailer playlist.  Check out this awesome chatbot!!! Literally sooooo funny! Screenshot the answers and share them to us with #popcornculture on...

Ben and J discuss: couponing (sort of), social media frustrations, macarons vs. macaroons, simple game strategies, Solo Stoves basically being dryer drums, return of football, and meanings behind greetings.  Show Notes: Article on Social Media Addiction: https://www.healthline.com/health/social-media-addiction  The Social Dilemma trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0  Tic-Tak-KO Uni...

Ben and J discuss: being veterans of the Internet, influencer marketing, more on vampires drinking blood, Jonathan the Seagull’s origin, souvenir cactuses, and pandemic renovation/baby name/color/phrase/movie trends  Show Notes: Cave Spring High School Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_Spring_High_School_(Roanoke,_Virginia)  What Is Influencer Marketing?: https://influencermarketinghub.com/...

Ben and J discuss: going to Disney, recognizing your limits, year round school, vampires, donating blood, sawmills and hyperfixation, the McDonalds purple slide, ball pits, and Star Wars Show Notes: Cillian Murphy IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614165/  Year round schooling: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/year-round-schooling-explained/2015/12  Diablo 2 Resurrected: https://www.windowscentr...

Ben and J discuss: internships and job titles, The Washington Football Team and Arizona Coyote updates, controlling vs. suppressing feelings, the best kind of donuts, and the Paw Patrol Movie Show Notes: The difference between “Secretary” and “Administrative Assistant”: https://www.careerquest.edu/blog/difference-between-secretary-and-administrative-assistant/ Puppy Dog Pals: https://www.youtube.c...

Ben and J discuss: wedding speeches, broadway shows, stiff jeans, “Manship”, car frogs, keyboard and chord order, the evolution of texting, being in the zone Show Notes: Seinfeld episode referenced: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0697807/  Everything you need to know about typing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typing  Gen Z-ers and rotary phones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=updE5LVe6tg  The woma...

Ben and J discuss: wedding clichés, revisiting 27 Butts, classic Christmas and Halloween movies, alien therapists, Olympics hype, US Men’s Soccer vs. US Women’s Soccer, car detailing frustrations, J’s unbelievable nostalgia brain, and people’s driving motivations. Show Notes:  Link to “27 Butts” After the Final Pop episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sample-after-pop-49115786  Christmas and Hal...

Ben and J discuss:  rationalizing sickness away, whether or not Pokémon are living creatures, virtual reality, what does it mean to follow your dreams, Ted Lasso, being direct in conversations, the idea of blame and anger Show Notes: New popcorn culture youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Ready Player One trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixWL1BWi44U  ...

Ben and J discuss: parental inevitabilities, energy drinks, “sponges,” tanning, the nuances of confidence, rock climbing, poker, and the concept of shields on the TV show Survivor  Show Notes:  Get your coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and candles at https://www.carlinbrotherscoffee.com/ The #1 Wizarding World Resource: https://www.mugglenet.com/  Good Mythical Morning video on drinking Monster: https:...

Ben and J discuss: ducks in cups, YouTube consumption, hand sanitizer, coyotes, giant sloths, fossils, clowns, real life conversations, Red Bull Space Jump, Pokemon Cards, silent auctions, and fun gifts to give. Show Notes: Coyote Vest: https://www.coyotevest.com/ The Proposal Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2lYA7L7PZY Eagle Kidnaps Dog: https://www.insideedition.com/eagle-snatches-littl...

Ben and J discuss: mountain biking, fandom unity, two-way streets, hair changes, subversion of expectations, topics without obvious answers, and the Academy Awards. Spoilers for Last Jedi, Frozen, Zootopia, WandaVision.  Show Notes: Berm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berm First Aid Kit: https://amzn.to/3hHnI30  Adam Grant Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ_MLe3JP6q/  Support the Show and Vote f...

Ben and J discuss: having ideas early, the metagame, defining “a lot”, starting new things, lost objects, travel compartmentalization, mirrors and photographs, information you shouldn’t have, and fake butt dials. Show Notes: Cola for Nausea: https://www.migraineagain.com/7-drinks-that-help-relieve-nausea-quickly/ Glasses and Photography: https://www.zeiss.com/vision-care/us/better-vision/lifestyle...

Ben and J discuss: sports apparel, wallet chains, the southern accent, the North American Vowels Shift, words, Sears, How to be an adult, and crushing cans. Show Notes: North American Vowels Shift: https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/08/northern-cities-vowel-shift-how-americans-in-the-great-lakes-region-are-revolutionizing-english.html Dictionary Time Traveler: https://www.merriam-webster.com/ti...

Ben and J discuss: marshmallows, commercials, cryptocurrency, smoothies, feeling bad about doing good, COWS, coupons, forgiveness and empathy, and the One True Host! Show Notes: All About Marshmallows: http://www.madehow.com/Volume-3/Marshmallow.html Get your very own candle: https://www.carlinbrotherscoffee.com/collections/all/products/20oz-carlin-brothers-candle  Support the Show and Vote for Ho...

Ben and J discuss: bad smelling things, past worst moves, life stats, resentment, how to deal with conflict, forgiveness, the one dollar difference, and slide ideas. Show Notes: Showers vs Baths: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/baths-versus-showers_n_57f81387e4b0e655eab4530d Get your very own candle: https://www.carlinbrotherscoffee.com/collections/all/products/20oz-carlin-brothers-candle  Support...

Ben and J discuss: wedding dresses, mountain biking, boy scouts, sleepover struggles, dad magic, professional validation, card games, dinosaurs, numbers and letters, and the Bachelorette. Show Notes: Ombre - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ombr%C3%A9 Order of the Arrow: https://oa-bsa.org/about Pectus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pectus_excavatum Why were dinosaurs so big: https://www.thoughtco.co...

Ben and J discuss: cakes and cupcakes, strong opinions, nerd credibility, Pokemon cards, the Maime, philosophy revisit, the social contract, and morality. Show Notes: Bubblecake (#notsponsored): https://bubblecake.com/ Ship of Theseus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_of_Theseus  Prisoner’s Dilemma Game Show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Balls Cooperate or Cheat Game: https://ncase.me/tr...

Ben and J discuss: dream cars and car modifications, the mid-life crisis, superhero philosophy, courage and consideration, and how to pick a restaurant for a group. Show Notes:  Thanos’s Plan Wouldn’t Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QeldUOJsg Deontology: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deontological_ethics New Patreon Tiers: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Highlight’s Magazine (#...

This episode of Popcorn Culture is Sponsored by NRMeditation. Check out their meditation services at: https://www.nrmeditation.com/scb Ben and J discuss: SCB Spirit Week, fashion sense, color in animals, single topic friendships, mutual friends, weird fashion, meditation, practicing bravery, climbing Everest, and trees.  Show Notes: Single Topic Friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqyjCwhBmPg...

Ben and J discuss: uncledom, The Stanley Duck, piggy banks, kickstarter board and card games, the Baader–Meinhof phenomenon, ruminating, doing taxes, bad breakups, and the “truth” about popcorn. Show Notes: Get your own GMA Stickers: https://store.dftba.com/products/gma-stickers  State Welcome Signs: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/comments/n6mvwr/road_trip_gma_kentuckyflorida/  Frequency...

This episode of Popcorn Culture is Sponsored by NRMeditation. Check out their meditation services at: https://www.nrmeditation.com/scb Ben and J discuss: maxing out in games, sports movies, notable historical events, mask-wearing, toll booths, meditation, rule-based imagination, the gold standard, water guns, having favorites, and Ben’s exciting updates! Show Notes: Dunning Kruger: https://en.wiki...