Popcorn Culture

Ben and J discuss one of Ben’s neighbors, J back-squating, arguing in person, the Coldplay Affair, role models, career cycles, and re-fixing things.  Relevant Links:  Inside Out 2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_Out_2   Heavyweight Podcast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavyweight_(podcast)   The Original Coldplay Concert TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kJbeFW/   Modern Family Clip -...

Ben and J discuss Ben’s lake trip, natural scents, 9 Lives, accents, roller hockey, longevity and Spearmint. Relevant Links:  Mr. Frumble’s Worst Day Ever - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1930715.Mr_Frumble_s_Worst_Day_Ever_   Dr Bronner’s soap - https://www.drbronner.com/   The Truman Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Truman_Show   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST...

Ben and J discuss Luke going to camp, J’s anniversary vacation, travel stress and Birkenstocks. Relevant Links:  F1 movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_(film)   Richard Scarry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Scarry   Birkenstocks - https://www.birkenstock.com/us   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Midwest Tour Dates: ...

In previous After the Final Pop Episodes, Ben and J discussed what letters of the alphabet are best, their Pringle eating competition and how to resolve conflict from your distant past. If you would like to get in on more of this ATFP action you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/event...

Ben and J discuss productivity levels, 10 years of marriage, the IKEA Effect and the Ben, Franklin Effect, Black Mirror and money. Relevant Links:  The IKEA Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IKEA_effect   Diablo II - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_II   The Ben Franklin Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect   Black Mirror - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror...

Ben and J discuss Father’s Day, their thoughts on the new How to Train Your Dragon movie, J’s kids competing in a BeyBlade Tournament and catching fireflies. Relevant Links:  How to Train Your Dragon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_(2025_film)   Fantastic Four - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fantastic_Four:_First_Steps   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MI...

Ben and J discuss alligator and snake stories, the Nate Bargatze Show, Mario Kart DESPAIR, garden updates, dopamine hits, and remote control cars. Relevant Links:  Nate Bargatze - https://nateland.com/pages/nate   Will Forte  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Forte   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Midwest Tour Dates:  Indian...

Ben and J discuss losing sleep, Outdoor Boys stopping YouTube, and their latest family camping trip. Relevant Links:  The Outdoor Boys Goodbye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwC8jwnXfo4   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 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 St. Paul, MN - 9/20...

Ben and J discuss all the details of their trip to Epic Universe: the rides, the food, the characters AND MORE! Relevant Links:  RollerCoaster Tycoon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RollerCoaster_Tycoon   Umbridge’s PUNISHMENT Finally Revealed! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWCHcuxvruw   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Midwe...

Ben and J discuss the crazy loud AC unit, their upcoming (past) EPIC trip, J’s refrigerator, reacting to Year 1 videos, and Year 1 Pop topics. Relevant Links:  Parenthood - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenthood_(2010_TV_series) 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 D...

Ben and J discuss the Metallica concert, car grille hotdogs, dopamine keepitup, and win-win situations.  Relevant Links:  Fans in Lane Stadium Go Crazy to Enter Sandman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crhWP__g-_c   Dopamine Nation - https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation   Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/   Midwest Tour Dates...

Ben and J discuss J’s triathlon experience, chasing the novelty of change, tricking out Ben’s car and J’s garage.  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 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 St. Paul, MN - 9/20 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Cleveland, OH -...

Ben and J discuss a typical garden update, camping, cool knives, banana beer, and Ben’s newest tattoo! Relevant Links:   Most Recent Goblet of FIRE Quiz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08DgCs3Qbwg&t=3041s   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 Des Moines, IA - 9/...

Ben and J discuss STAR WARS CELEBRATION IN JAPAN!!! All the movies they watched on the flight, the Pokemon Center, Meta’s VR Interface, the actual convention, the pins they got (of course) and the Star Wars fandom in general.  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 Des Moi...

Ben and J discuss Luke’s life changing experience, charging deers, the office greenhouse, Ben’s Peloton experience, triathlon training, and necks. Relevant Links:  Drive to Survive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_1:_Drive_to_Survive   Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers   Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50      Ema...

This episode is sponsored by Turtle Beach -- Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code POPCORN at https://www.turtlebeach.com/POPCORN! #turtlebeachpod Ben and J discuss a fence building update, The Apology Languages, and the three words that define their style.  Relevant Links:  The Martian - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(Weir_novel)   The Apology Language Assessment -...

Ben and J discuss the chopping wood, garage cleaning, the rototiller, repetition, conversational crutches, becoming an expert, and research papers. Relevant Links:  Severance - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severance_(TV_series)   Outliers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliers_(book)   Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers   Get Your Bingo Card: h...

Ben and J discuss the show Severance, Ben’s felled tree, and J’s peach tree.  Relevant Links:  Severance - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severance_(TV_series)   Project Hail Mary - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Hail_Mary   Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers   Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50      Email the  show...

Ben and J discuss their Irish heritage, the anniversary of the Celtics game, parades, papier mache dinosaur,  Ben getting botox, fashion through the ages,  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    Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www...

Ben and J discuss their newest candle, swimming at the YMCA, the New York City trip, seeing Wicked on Broadway, Liberty Bagels, Peloton, and the food tour.  Relevant Links:  Get Your Sorting Candle Here - https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle   The Wicked Movie -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(2024_film)   Liberty Bagels - https://libertybagels.com/   Regé-Jean P...

Ben and J discuss microphones, art and nature, Name of the Wind, standing ovations, spicy wings, tasty beer, and celebrity interviews. Relevant Links:  Hot Ones Sauce - https://heatonist.com/collections/all-hot-sauces   PBJ Beer - https://xulbeer.com/event/pbj-mixtape-can-release-2023-05-05/   Snoop Dogg Ice Cream - https://drbombayfoods.com/      Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersm...

Ben and J discuss CuisinArt, sloshy water, cold feet, tour music, crocheted patronuses, the twins' birthday, PinHQ and the guestbooks. Relevant Links: Pin HQ - https://www.pinhqorlando.com/      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   ...

This week we wanted to give everyone a little preview of what it’s like over on ye ol’ patreon with a few of the After the Final Pop episodes. If these pique your interest and you are not yet a member of our Patreon community you can sign up right here:  https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture           Ben and J discuss oatmeal raisin cookies, Ben’s introspection, smoothie life, Pez candy, eggnog,...

Ben and J answer YOUR questions and discuss therapy, Disney Punk, OG YouTubers, rewards at jobs, Freaky Friday-ing, doing content outdoors, and the Worst Uber Ever. Relevant Links: A Whole New Sound - https://open.spotify.com/album/4rKpyXuKGtcZvaHFIXgjLP   The Nostalgic Critic - https://www.youtube.com/@ChannelAwesome   Philip DeFranco - https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipDeFranco   Community Channel...

Ben and J discuss J nearly missing the trip, the results of their Disney over/unders, pin hunting and trading, the Bippity Boppity Boutique and Big Lick Comic Con. Tickets Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW!!! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/      Southeast Tour Dates:  Charlotte, NC - 02/11/2025 Orlando, FL - 02/13/2025 Tampa, FL - 02/14/2025 Jacksonville, FL - 02/16/2025 Atlanta, GA...