Popcorn Culture

Ben and J discuss: J’s experience at the Pittsburg Pokemon competition, being assertive, things breaking, plumbing, picking Eeveelutions for your kids, Moana, weird noises in Ben’s house,  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   Show Notes:  Eeveelu...

Ben and J discuss: sentiments towards pop music, Jimmy Buffett, Ben’s one time perfect impressions, the yips, learned opinions, thought policing, pickleball, and Popcorn Re-Cultured.  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   Show Notes:  Nickelback -...

Ben and J discuss: Aladdin plot holes, vampires, an old HP theory, Fantasy Football leagues, that new house feeling, fleeting parenthood phases, and a Disney Cruise.  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   Show Notes:  Aladdin - https://en.wikipedi...

Ben and J discuss: tough travels, perfect attendance, big changes as a kid, improving things, Chipotle and Moes, telephone (the game), J’s Farm, and hydroponics. 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   Show Notes:  The Parent Trap - https://en.wikip...

Ben and J discuss: J’s tush pain, Luke’s first day of Kindy, how they handle nerves, prepping for having kids, new licenses, and Ben’s boat.  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   Show Notes:  Bluey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(2018_TV_s...

Ben and J discuss: Luke going to Kindergarten, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, standardized tests, The Invisible Man, hiding in the bamboo, laptops in class, and some announcements (so stay tuned till the end!).  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-694221...

Ben and J discuss: Ben’s tattoo journey, J’s headphones, burping, the vlogging itch, their dad’s affinity for recording things, and mood journals. Show Notes:  J’s Vlog - https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanCarlin   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: http...

IF YOU WANT TO SEE BEN’S TATTOO BEFORE NEXT WEEK, SIGN UP FOR PATREON TO WATCH AFTER THE FINAL POP: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Ben and J discuss: gym hiatus, tattoos, traveling alone, Pokemon Go, Mt. Kilimanjaro, trick shot edits, home flip shows, Tyler’s AFV moment, and snow days. Show Notes:  Pokemon Go - https://pokemongolive.com/?hl=en   Real Men of Genius - https://www.youtube.co...

Ben and J discuss: a new podcast idea, trolls, horses, Nate’s flip and backflips, competitiveness, and the Hedonic Treadmill.  Show Notes:  The Hedonic Treadmill - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill   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: htt...

Ben and J discuss: taking a week off, RTX, lake weekend, boat tinkering, J’s 4th of July, J accidentally doing a perfect pike, Threads, decade paradigm shifts, and the nuance of social media. Show Notes:  Follow J on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jonkerlin?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   Join the Miles Managed Virtual Race!  https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/wp97096/invite     Org Code: WP97096...

Ben and J discuss: how to get the office hype on a Friday morning, Spirit Week outfits, Ben’s first time with expendable money, family photos, compelling villains, Vin Diesel, Ben’s boat, and the joy of fixing things  Show Notes:  Heroes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_(American_TV_series)   Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ballad_of_Songbirds_and_Snakes  ...

Ben and J discuss: seaglass, sharing Harry Potter and Star Wars with their kids, Diablo 4, Tears of the Kingdom and Star Fox games, physically making money, taking apart electronics, Ultimate Alliance, a mysterious chapter in Wise Man’s Fear, and weird audio edits.  Show Notes:  Diablo 4 - https://diablo4.blizzard.com/en-us/   Tears of the Kingdom - https://www.zelda.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/   St...

Ben and J discuss: the chaos of vacationing with 7 kids, first time jet-skiing, Grandpa’s three-wheeler, validation, trusting your gut, and test taking.  Join the Miles Managed Virtual Race!  https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/wp97096/invite     Org Code: WP97096 Miles Managed Merch -   https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/collections/miles-managed Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://ww...

Ben and J discuss: dark sodas vs. clear sodas, the Spotlight Effect, Fire Tower and Catastrophizing,  the triangle of success, Madden, Pickleball, mobile games, and competitive card games.  Join the Miles Managed Virtual Race!  https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/wp97096/invite     Org Code: WP97096 Miles Managed Merch -   https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/collections/miles-managed Show Notes...

Ben and J discuss: the luckiest man alive, Ted Lasso coming to an end, Miles Managed, furniture restoration, potentially installing a hot tub, and the overarching Pop narrative.  Join the Miles Managed Virtual Race!  https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/wp97096/invite     Org Code: WP97096 Miles Managed Merch -   https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/collections/miles-managed Show Notes:  Ted Lass...

Ben and J discuss: mean Ben, one-upmanship, fads or future, free services switching to paid, potty training the twins, Finding Nemo turning 20, and the annual family beach trip  Join the Miles Managed Virtual Race!  https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/wp97096/invite     Org Code: WP97096 Miles Managed Merch -   https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/collections/miles-managed Show Notes:  Finding N...

Ben and J discuss: utopias, sportsmanship, J using a chainsaw for the first time, the last run, J’s various weekend projects, poopy diapers, Miles Managed, not liking the same things (and why that’s completely okay!), That Thing You Do, and light vs. dark.  Join the Miles Managed Virtual Race!  https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/wp97096/invite     Org Code: WP97096 Miles Managed Merch -   https...

Ben and J discuss: pants, the deal with the numbers, chaotic good, Hunger Games Easter eggs, a fence around the garden, people who became Olympians, and the creativity and analytic overlap. Show Notes:  Join the Step Competition! - https://www.mypacer.com/organizations/wp97096/invite Org Code: WP97096 The Hunger Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games   Support the Show and Vote for...

Ben and J discuss: two crazy challenges, J’s new garden, Ben’s rototiller, homesteading, J’s continued shower saga, irrigation issues, and Ben finally ordering a guitar.  Show Notes:  Mighty Jolly’s Tik Tok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@mightyjolly   Come see us at RTX - https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/RTX_Austin_2023   Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get y...

Ben and J discuss: The Social Network (the movie), things becoming vintage, the rarity of CDs, old cars, driving as a teenager, misremembering a childhood book, hydroponic tomatoes, gardening, spring cleaning, and permanent records.  Show Notes:  The Social Network - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Network   Dogzilla - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogzilla_(picture_book)   Kat Kong - htt...

Ben and J discuss: the crossword puzzle brain, song covers, Ben’s marathon, honky tonks, J’s maybe addiction to walking, and J taking Luke to the rock climbing gym for the first time. Show Notes:  Reply All Episode - https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/o2h8bx   Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantil...

Ben and J discuss: Ben’s marathon this weekend, J’s Pokemon tournament last weekend, restaurants taking way too long, cutthroat games, being right, reality shows, and taking Luke to the Mario Movie. Show Notes:  Track Ben’s Marathon Progress: https://tinyurl.com/5c2jrybw (on the morning of 4/22/23) Love is Blind: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is_Blind_(TV_series)   Love Island: https://en.wik...

Ben and J discuss: the concept of soulmates vs kindred spirits, superior snacks, The Region Beta Paradox, the famous character quiz, the Mirror Law and hangovers. Show Notes:  Girl Scout Cookies - https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies.html   The Famous Character Personality Quiz - https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/characters/   Ben’s Wick of the Peek: Zebra Cakes - https://www.littledebbie.com/w...

Ben and J discuss: chat GPT, straws, Facebook evolution, the psychology of superstitions, Ben’s upcoming marathon, the step competition, how people enjoy things, and a top 10 word.  Show Notes: Anna Brisbin AKA Brizzy Voices - https://www.youtube.com/user/brizzyvoices   Cast Away - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_Away     Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcorncultur...

Ben and J discuss: J’s experience at Charlotte Pokémon Regionals, lunch breaks, writing What If videos, J’s struggle with hardware stores, quality of life upgrades, Ben’s tattoo quest, stinky cheese, and aquarium foam.  Show Notes: I Love You, Man - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_You,_Man   Hamilton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_(musical)     Support the Show and Vote for Host: ht...