Popcorn Culture

Ben and J discuss: football, ethics of gameplay, their position in reviewing films, bad pump up movies and movies that got them.  Show Notes Never Back Down - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Back_Down   Rocky - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_(franchise)   Avatar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_(2009_film)   The Good Dinosaur - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Dinosaur   The S...

Ben and J discuss: iconic music, the flow state, party dynamics, being too good at things, hedonism vs. nihilism and trampolines. Show Notes Most Iconic Songs List - https://freeyourmusic.com/blog/50-iconic-songs-according-to-science   Smells Like Teen Spirit - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smells_Like_Teen_Spirit   Kurt Cobain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain   Blink 182 - https://www....

Ben and J discuss: their various “ready” phrases, their ski trip with Tyler, scheduling fun, rug on carpet, murphy beds, packing for a dudes trip vs. family trip, onion pizza, cereal and smoothies and have a heated debate about raisins. Show Notes Spongebob Theme Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9L4AseD-aA   Oceans 11- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean%27s_11   Schitt’s Creek - https://en...

Ben and J discuss: J’s Birthday, adjustment periods, getting out of your comfort zone, little basketball, mountain biking, adventurous food, and classic embarrassing moments.  Show Notes Yes Man - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes_Man_(film)   Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture     Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-...

Ben and J discuss: their first cruise, character interactions, Carlin family pin mania, special popcorn, and lost luggage. Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture     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: their upcoming Disney trip/cruise, pin collecting, social media algorithms, Angry Birds, liking things before they’re popular, J’s recycling center, a Zeigarnik Effect follow up, subwoofers and hot tubs.  Show Notes:  Angry Birds - https://www.angrybirds.com/   (Voting is already over for the Roanoker, whoops sorry!) Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/po...

Ben and J discuss: kids growing up, Luke’ first basketball game, swimming in high school, skiing, pogo sticks, Boy Scout trips, and party tricks. Show Notes:  Name Tag Pancakes - https://www.instagram.com/p/C2IjGUtvnsX/?img_index=1    Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture     Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers...

Ben and J discuss: aftershave, googling things, J’s crazy memory, scarcity mindset, Survivor, the Zeigarnik Effect, the cave experience, J’s weird disconnection with Pokémon this month, and mobile games. Show Notes:  Home Alone Face Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlu7S8dUUBY   Survivor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivor_(American_TV_series)   The Zeigarnik Effect - https://en.wikipe...

Ben and J discuss: New Year's resolutions, ordering salads, smoothies, Cliff bars, small household faults, pavlova, sourdough, Christmas gifts and activities.  Show Notes:  How Often Do You Eat Fruit - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8Xq7gx1/   Bluey S3E17: Pavlova - https://blueypedia.fandom.com/wiki/Pavlova   Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture     Get your...

Ben and J discuss: stuffication, the Pixar Theory Song, if they met their 2023 new year's resolutions and more for this year, update on the Sled Situation, the Pringles Challenge, catching food in your mouth, pirates and treasure hunts.  Show Notes:  The Pixar Theory Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOr6F1Vvy9A   National Treasure - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Treasure_(film)...

Ben and J discuss: funny faces, emojis, an early Christmas gift (that could die), bread, ideal White Elephant gift exchange items, treasure, and a new game at J’s house. Show Notes:  Jim Carrey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey   Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture     Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-sticke...

Ben and J discuss: Ethan the Editor’s beautiful wedding, DJs and dancing, learning how to tie a bowtie, small problems, and Ben’s Black Mirror dream.  Show Notes: Click - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Click_(2006_film)   Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture     Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers   Get Your Bin...

Ben and J discuss: Hokie football, celebrating Luke’s 6th birthday, arcades, sneaking out, junk food, tungsten, money catcher machine strategy, explaining sleight of hand to a 6 year old and fireworks.  Show Notes: New Orleans Pelicans - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Pelicans   Tungsten Cubes - https://www.amazon.com/Tungsten-Cube-Biggest-Size/dp/B07WK9WLZ8   Support the Show and Vote...

Ben and J discuss: the nuance of routine vs the discoverability of the impromptu, saying “interesting” as a filler, party interactions and shared interests, loving things UNapologetically, and a crazy dream J had. Show Notes: Inside Out - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_Out_(2015_film)   Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture     Get your own GMA stickers:...

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: bubble gum, shock pens, 1,000 paper crane wishes, “favorite song” questions, Mt...

Ben and J discuss: downhill mountain biking, breaking the dopamine habit, the SAG-AFTRA strike, Instagram Ads, and notification checklists. Show Notes: Dopamine Nation - https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/B08LQZCGDJ The Dark Knight - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Knight The Lego Batman Movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lego_Batman_Movie Support th...

Ben and J discuss: movie theater charcuteries, generational differences, Ben’s fears, military time, lightbulbs, and this year’s Halloween. Show Notes: Frozen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frozen_(2013_film)   Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture     Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers   Get Your Bingo Card:...

Ben and J discuss: our new editor: Isybelle, getting good news by yourself, going to Pixar, another context for how SCB started, more on Luke’s love of Slytherin, teaching your kids life lessons, deserted island follow up, textures of foods, hearing things you touch, and POGS. Show Notes: The Good Dinosaur - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Dinosaur   POGs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil...

Ben and J discuss: upcoming DND merch, Blink 182, deserted island items dilemma, Luke’s first HP read through, sorting the HP books, middle of the night YT discoveries, and stealing Wheezy’s bit (but not really).  Show Notes: Blink 182 - https://www.blink182.com/   20th Edition HP Books - https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/harry-potter/hogwarts-house-editions/   Buckin’ Billy Ray Smith - https://www.yo...

Ben and J discuss: homesteading and dependence, taking personality tests for each other, pumpernickel, demigods, Jushi, favorite HP theories, travel destinations, Renaissance Era of Disney, tattoos, godly parents, and (do I even need to say it?) Name of the Wind.  Show Notes: Personality Quiz - https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/characters/   Lego Disney Princess - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L...

Ben and J discuss: three hole punch Jim, personality tests, Boy Scout camp, funny skits, whistling, no hands bike riding, TikToking, DNF-ing a book, and Name of the Wind (per usual). Join us at Go Fest! - https://roanokegofest.com/   Get your tickets for the SCB Trivia Night! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-carlin-brothers-go-fest-trivia-night-tickets-694221734897   Follow SCB on TikTok: http...

Ben and J discuss: accents, the Land Before Time, movies/shows they haven’t seen, wicks of the peek, Facebook games back in the day, early days of texting, TikTok, the Sunday Scaries, Chucks, and Prom.  Join us at Go Fest! - https://roanokegofest.com/   Get your tickets for the SCB Trivia Night! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-carlin-brothers-go-fest-trivia-night-tickets-694221734897   J’s Wi...

Join J and Ben as they dive into Chapter 1 of the Philosopher’s Stone and discuss starting this podcast, the point of view development, character intros, general inconsistencies because of Pilot Episode-itis, the Ripley Scroll, the original Order of the Phoenix, their desire for a Founders series and the emotional impact of the chapter.   Relevant Links:  Bonfire Night - https://en.wikipedia.org/w...

Ben and J discuss: NEW PODCAST!!! J’s relationship with anniversaries, corn’s ROI, weird numbers, Crystal the horse, Ben’s house/dog dilemma, splitting logs, TMNT, and a mysterious thumping noise. Join us at Go Fest! - https://roanokegofest.com/   Get your tickets for the SCB Trivia Night! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-carlin-brothers-go-fest-trivia-night-tickets-694221734897   Through the...

Ben and J discuss: blood making Ben queasy, horror movie trailers, communication and the internet, spoilers for Project Hail Mary from 20:31 to 21:53, an explosion of chocolate, arriving at school first, and the Pop sort of serving as therapy.  Join us at Go Fest! - https://roanokegofest.com/   Get your tickets for the SCB Trivia Night! - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-carlin-brothers-go-fest-...