Popcorn Culture

In the 319th episode of the Pop, Ben and J discuss Luke's basketball skills, an exciting new announcement and the relationship we have to learning new ways of thinking. Carlin Brothers Candles :: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/collections/candle-collection If you’d like to help support the show find us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingob...

Ben and J discuss new year cleaning, a 12 piece chicken tender, the Dude Perfect board game, more Christmas gifts, and flat tires. Relevant Links:  How It’s Made - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_It%27s_Made   Ben’s Anchors - https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Conical-Anchor-Kits-anch/dp/B001HWCZ76?ref_=ast_sto_dp   Dude Perfect Board Game - https://www.shopdudeperfect.com/products/the-board-game  ...

In previous ATFPs, Ben and J discussed the Beer Mile, Brock Brockington and powerwashing! Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026 Las Vegas, NV - 03/11/2026 Phoenix, AZ - 03/12/2026 Houston, TX - 03/14/2026 Dallas, TX - 03/15/2026 Get your own GMA stickers:...

Ben and J discuss artificial intelligence, the various trips of this year, drink competitions, microplastics, childhood whimsy, and social media strategy Relevant Links:  The Matrix - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix   Go Pin Pro - https://gopinpro.com/   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, C...

Ben and J discuss wearing clothes out, piping hot tea, emotional canisters and running. Relevant Links:  The Dilemma - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dilemma    Liar, Liar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liar_Liar   Heavyweight - https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/heavyweight   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Da...

Ben and J discuss December snow, relaxation, Cincinatus leadership, and a bunch of crazy sports events this weekend. Relevant Links:  Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Quinctius_Cincinnatus Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 Salt Lake City, UT - 03/0...

Ben and J discuss adulting, popcorn, Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza, dumpster squishing, Luke’s Birthday, and secrets of the heart.  Relevant Links:  You - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_(TV_series)   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026 Las Vegas, NV -...

Ben and J discuss F1, college football, the SCB community, the most recent Goblet of FIRE, swim equipment, KPop, and holding space.  Relevant Links:  Drive to Survive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_1:_Drive_to_Survive   Hot Ones - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzrgbu8gEMIIK3r4Se1dOZWSZzUSadfZ   J vs Ben: Goblet of Fire QUIZ Returns! (THERMAGEDDON 🔥 2.6 Million Scovilles!) - htt...

Ben and J discuss Ben’s new ink, the CRAZY economy of scale in California, iron ore hunting, techno-babble, and rental car woes.  Relevant Links:  The Social Network - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Network   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Southwest Tour Dates:  Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/202...

Ben and J discuss “yes, and” improv, a new coined phrase, “A-Pop”, 67, music trivia, wall art, and tattoo complexities.  Relevant Links:  Fool Me Once… - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udSMZG_L-S0   Bluey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(TV_series)   KPop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters   Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spid...

Ben and J discuss more travel woes, carboloading, The Great Gatsby, THE Marathon, cheering sprints, and future triathlons.  Relevant Links:  Without Limits - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Without_Limits   Go Pin Pro HQ - https://gopinpro.com/   The Great Gatsby - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothe...

Ben and J discuss swimming in cold weather, BIG CHAP, KPop, Luke’s empathy, the Reverse Golden Rule, and analogies.  Relevant Links:  KPop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters   BLACKPINK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackpink Elemental - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elemental_(2023_film)   Max Verstappen Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS41bHNw1WI Green Day...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of infertility and pregnancy loss (at 53:35 through the end of the episode) Ben and J discuss strep tests, eye floaters, crashed cars, back pain, the Beer Mile, and the catalyst of the worst week.  Relevant Links:  The Secret 4th Member of HUNTR/X Revealed! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0wKFLa-aPM   BLACKPINK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bl...

Ben and J discuss J’s most recent Beyblade tournament, prodigies and “Actually Romantic.”   Relevant Links:  Dodgeball - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgeball:_A_True_Underdog_Story  Bring It On - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bring_It_On_(film)  Ratatouille - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatouille_(film)  EJ Lagasse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emeril_Lagasse  The Life of a Showgirl - htt...

Ben and J discuss their dock, driveways and garages, old small businesses, Post-DCC Blues, and grey hair. Relevant Links:  Dungeon Crawler Carl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_Crawler_Carl   Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers   Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50      Email the  show: popcornculturepod@gmail.com   ...

Ben and J discuss all things MIDWEST TOUR: hotels, the endless Taco Bell stop, the BEST day of eating ever, getting home, chants, Deadric, and their gratitude.  Relevant Links:  Uncle Wolfie’s - https://www.unclewolfies.com/   The Bear - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_(TV_series)   Al’s Beef - https://www.alsbeef.com/   The Girl and the Goat - https://www.girlandthegoat.com/chicago   Sidec...

Ben and J  discuss the Fantasy draft update, favorite fries, tip culture, ice shapes, water bottles, participation trophies, shower beer, school uniforms, and pineapple on pizza.  Relevant Links:  Madden NFL - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL   Owala - https://owalalife.com/   Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers   Get Your Bingo Card: https...

J and BETH discuss the transition to all the kids being in school, Facebook marketplace, mahjong, wicks of the peek, their first date, prom, and marching band.   Relevant Links:  K-Pop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters   Love is Blind UK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is_Blind:_UK   Dungeon Crawler Carl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_Crawler_Carl   Fai...

Ben and J discuss draft day, the band Fun and the nature of fame, learned fear, and Mahjong.  Relevant Links:  Caitlin Clark - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caitlin_Clark Nate Ruess - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Ruess   That Thing You Do - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Thing_You_Do !  Matthew McConaughey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_McConaughey   Bo Burnahm - https://en.wiki...

Ben and J discuss new dock, NOTW podcast dreams, surfing, brotherhood, the numbers, and dream roller coasters. Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Midwest Tour Dates:  Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning) Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (sold out) St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out) Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9...

Ben and J discuss farmers' tans, and all the wonderful things at Pokemon Worlds. Relevant Links:   Check out Through the Griffin Door Patreon to hear those Owlery Episodes - patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Midwest Tour Dates:  Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warnin...

Ben and ALYCE(!!!) discuss daily routines, Addy’s new negotiation techniques, their dogs, pageants, Alyce’s ex, star signs, and F1.  Relevant Links:   The Gilded Age - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gilded_Age_(TV_series)   Carlos Sainz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Sainz_Jr .  New’d - https://newdsalem.com/   Ben and Alyce’s Wedding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXc-9pyNrRU   Get...

Ben and J discuss being charismatic, similarities between The Bear and Encanto, whether or not pressure is helpful or harmful, and taking your kids to the mall. Relevant Links:   Stitch Fix - https://www.stitchfix.com/   The Bear - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_(TV_series)   Encanto - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encanto   Will Poulter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Poulter   Get y...

Ben and J discuss Ben’s trip to the Dominican Republic, our crazy AC issues, being “barefoot people,” fancy tweezers, taking the kids to Big Lick Comic Con, Pokemon Worlds coming up, and hot dogs.  Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Midwest Tour Dates:  Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning) Des Moines, I...

In the 295th episode of the Pop, Ben and J discuss the complexities of growing older, making amends with the past, if fruitcake is actually terrible, and the strange artifacts kids steal to play with. Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning) Des Moines,...