Popcorn Culture

Ben and J discuss:: Intro to Acting 101, the vulnerability of enthusiasm, color theory, animal sidekicks, mountain biking, beginner’s luck, chess strategy, and dog skills. Show Notes: Purple doesn’t exist (adult language): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVhA18_dmg0  J riding the skinny: https://bit.ly/3mWAb2N Dunning Kruger Effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect  DARE...

Ben and J discuss:: premium movie theaters, cable packages, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, “The Yellow Shirt”, and hot dog toppings. Show Notes: Why is Movie Theater Popcorn So Expensive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URJm5Irunhw Is Hagrid Rich?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n36vdZbtjnA The Shirt, Original: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10VvGdBVeVCkLXX_fqlc_olilTdhzfylh/view?usp=sharing Hot...

Ben and J discuss:: permanent marker, harmless pranks, food hacks, the Mandalorian, interesting superpowers, Christmas music, ladders, and horses.    Show Notes: LAST CHANCE to get your Person card: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Taking sharpie off with dry erase marker: https://www.polymersolutions.com/blog/dry-erase-marker-trick/  Adding Milk to Eggs (spoilers - don’t do it): https://ww...

Ben and J discuss:: trick or treating, heelies, holiday yard decor, gingerbread houses, chocolate chip ice cream, coyotes, sound systems, and Weird Al.   Show Notes: Proof for Person Card: https://www.patreon.com/posts/person-card-42567164 C9 Bulb lights: https://amzn.to/3j6habM Bad Hair Day Album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKbe-SUIOzs&list=PL6ogdCG3tAWiEoiPuHgTyj3MReb6YMtsh Arctic Wolf...

Ben and J discuss:: wild horses, joke construction, Ted Lasso, musicians, American Idol, country songs, one-star reviews, Lime Scooters, and being in on inside jokes.   Show Notes:  Chincoteague and Assateague: https://www.chincoteague.com/assateague-island.html Ted Lasso Trailer (#notsponsored): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u7EIiohs6U Building Frequencies (there’s a video on the right): https...

Ben and J discuss:: Person Cards, Wild Opportunities, Starting Carlin Brothers Coffee, Life Plans, Rain, Mountain Biking, Tattoos, and Ski Adventures. Show Notes: Join the Patreon and get your own Popcast Person Card: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Three-Wolf Moon Shirt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Wolf_Moon J loves Beanbags Picture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fU7luAoCUfCeYH...

Ben and J discuss: laughter, GMA gift exchange stories, bee stings, mountain biking, Bear Grylls, and the return of sports.   Show Notes: Get Your Very Own Metal Person Card: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Scott Sterling is the best goalkeeper: https://youtu.be/8F9jXYOH2c0 Poisonous vs Venomous: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reference/venomous-poisonous-snakes-toxins/ Dr Bron...

Ben and J discuss: rough drafts, scent memory, furniture shopping, college couch stories, shirt story revisit, hair color, feeding the trolls, dancing, and TV shows we’re watching. Show Notes: The Yellow Shirt: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/comments/ir3tbm/this_is_the_shirt_do_you_see_the_guitar/ Why does Woody have a holster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh6pDySavWA  What color is J’...

Ben and J discuss: frictionless purchasing, cool bedrooms, sunglasses, the Blue Checkmark, Hamilton, theatres, work conferences, and barriers to entry. Show Notes: Oakley Gascan Sunglasses: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/oakley-gascan-sunglasses-16oakagscnplshdblsgs/16oakagscnplshdblsgs SCB Goodr Sunglasses: https://store.dftba.com/collections/super-carlin-brothers/products/hey-brother-sungl...

Ben and J discuss: online presences, personal core memories, camping misadventures, hitting zero, getting good at something, social media, missing the party, the quest for the yeard, anxiety dreams, and fear of the unknown. Show Notes: Boy Scout Ranks: https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2019/01/21/the-big-difference-between-cub-scout-advancement-and-scouts-bsa-advancement Beard care tips: https://b...

Ben and J discuss: Job Perceptions, Jump Cuts, Why it’s hard to change your mind, actor friends, swear words, dad jokes, Dungeons and Dragons, and tubing. Show Notes: Meg Ryan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000212/?ref_=tt_cl_t2 Dungeons and Dragons Character Name Generator: https://www.wizards.com/dnd/article5.asp?x=dnd/dx20010202b Email us your D&D Character names: popcornculturepod@gmail.com...

Ben and J discuss: shock jocks, nice accents, terms of endearment, anxiety dreams, research papers, personality tests, Hunger Games, acrostics, Cup-date Alert, Narwhals (are they real?), and savoring the moment. Show Notes: Hierarchy of Needs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs Get Your Own Fred Cup: https://www.yeti.com/en_US/drinkware/rambler-20-oz-tumbler/21071500309.ht...

Ben and J discuss: Wikipedia, “Donny Basketballs”, Ambitious Foods, Poetry, Magnet Fishing, General Knowledge, and whether water has a flavor. Show Notes: General Knowledge Info: https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13428-012-0307-9  General Knowledge Questions List: https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloInternet/comments/bkczlx/complete_list_of_general_knowledge_questions/ Water Flavor: https://www...

Ben and J discuss: Sparks Nevada, acting classes, penmanship, food challenges, convenience stores, airplane food, trying new things is scary, and dramatic hair changes. Show Notes: Sparks Nevada: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrilling_Adventure_Hour#%22Sparks_Nevada,_Marshal_on_Mars%22 Formal Place Settings: https://emilypost.com/advice/formal-place-setting/ Don’t Try Food Challenges: https://spo...

Ben and J discuss: multivitamins, food presentation, cup usage, personal props, ice saws, bourbon, how to not spook a horse, buying a farm, and returning the birthday love. Show Notes: Do Cravings Have Meaning?: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190524-food-cravings-are-they-a-sign-of-nutritional-deficit 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuiti...

Ben and J discuss: the dog doo chronicles, making chores fun, teachable moments, forts, regional words, kid logic, simplified life, things that get better with age, and sticker stress. Show Notes:  Regional Words Map: https://bit.ly/2CHgrPa  How Common is Your Name?: http://howmanyofme.com/search/ Support the Show and Vote for the Popcast Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture Follow the Sho...

Ben and J discuss: spoonerisms, donuts, unprecedented agreement, carb-based joy, sequencing, deadlines, morning routines, ownership of your own interests, and mascots. Show Notes: Spoonerisms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoonerism Multitasking vs sequencing: https://www.google.com/search?q=deer+poop&tbm=isch&chips=q:deer+poop,g_1:white+tailed+deer:6FskBSzRoB4%3D&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS842U...

Ben and J discuss: banana peels, lawn care, Karen encounters, dealing with negative encounters with positive conversation, trying to have a good relationship with your neighbors, castles, and horse names. Show Notes: Banana Peel History: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/31135/how-did-slipping-banana-peel-become-comedy-staple Please Pick Up Your Dog’s Poop: https://www.yourgreenpal.com/blog/the-...

Ben and J discuss: friends of your friends, MLMs, digging Holes, beanie babies, ebay, the movie theater principle, auctions, how Ben is actually the star of the Truman show, and garbage day. Show Notes: MLMs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MwGeOm8iI James from Survivor: https://survivor.fandom.com/wiki/James_Clement The History of Ty Beanie Babies: http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histori...

Ben and J discuss: branding and product placement, tech problems, text-iquette, professional writing classes, buying anticipation, lightbulbs, purchase history, and smoothies. Show Notes: Data is Beautiful Most Used Websites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uj1A9AguFs J’s List: Light bulbs: https://amzn.to/2Z7Cwha  Bose Speakers: https://amzn.to/2CHKN3M  Sunglasses Holder: https://amzn.to/2VjgIxQ...

Ben and J discuss: soccer, basketball, being a sports fan, being let down as a sports fan, 30 Tips to Improve Yourself, waking up early, having confidence, and powerful music. Show Notes: 30 Tips to Improve Yourself: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pmioRzkcGvt08e_3H-wog3wzn_6CBL6_/view?usp=sharing  Nokia Phones Still Exist (Not Sponsored): https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_us What is Blood Doping:...

Ben and J discuss: pasta names, baby food, vacation snacks, Survivor, travel anxiety, how to say hello to cool people, “The Caffeinator”, how to blow your nose, cleaning up after your dogs, and composting. Show Notes: Pasta Types: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pasta Baby Led Weaning: https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/feeding-baby/baby-led-weaning/ Pecan Crusted Tilapia Recipe: https:...

Ben and J discuss: sneezing and runny noses, Homework routines, peeing at the movies, end credits, high-pressure driving, hot dogs, foods that you won’t eat, and burrito hierarchy. Show Notes: Sneezing at the Sun: https://bit.ly/309q7vh Is it dangerous to hold your pee?: https://www.healthline.com/health/holding-pee#your-bodys-response The Great Burrito Debate: https://forms.gle/eHrKcQYDUArMpqyJ9...

Ben and J discuss: talk shows, Tik Tok, YouTube watching habits, kid’s TV, creepy animation styles, bowling, beach country music, CDs, music tastes, and shuffle playlists. Show Notes: Spongebob Marching Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9iYm9PEAHg What is a CD?: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_disc Ben’s Shuffle Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxHZqFA6xfXEWSAgRZKpVc...

Ben and J discuss: small luxuries, personal scents, strangely private conversations, strong opinions about weak things, the “Collector’s Notion”, stationary bikes, drinking water, work systems, and words for “farts”. Show Notes: Support the Show and Vote for the Popcast Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture Carlin Brothers Coffee: https://www.carlinbrotherscoffee.com/ The Power of Scent in...