Popcorn Culture

Ben and J discuss: being “hosted” by Disney for the new Tron ride, Ben’s introvertedness, the continued quest for Pluto pins, J’s renewed James Bond fixation, and airports.  Show Notes: Check Out the Trip Highlights on J’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jonkerlin/?hl=en   James Bond Movies - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_films   James Bond Books - https://en.wikipedia.org...

Ben and J discuss: BTS of careers, game sharks and genies, chess, the psychology of conversations, “Yes, and…” parenting style, and the awkwardness of deep talk.  Show Notes: En Passant - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_passant   Magnus Carlsen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_Carlsen Michael Strahan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Strahan   Psychology of Conversation - https://expe...

Ben and J discuss: various cheeses, pierogies and sponges, J’s confusion about Aerie, other mall brands, the nature of strong opinions about things that don’t matter, and Ben’s struggle with moving heavy objects. Show Notes: Aerie - https://www.ae.com/us/en/c/aerie/cat4840006?pagetype=clp   The Gap - https://www.gap.com/?ssiteID=GAP     Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/p...

This show is sponsored by Farm Story Meats. Go to https://www.farmstorymeats.com/ and use promo code POP25 to get 25% off your first seasonal subscription box. Ben and J discuss: a fun word, critiquing people’s driving, the center console, Clarkson Farms, J’s favorite scoop, and coffee at Disney.  Show Notes: Mandalorian - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8111088/   Ted Lasso - https://www.imdb.com/ti...

Ben and J discuss: The Roanoker, popcorn freshness duration, bean bag chairs, movie theater concessions, waking up early for cartoons as kids, J’s Pokemon origins, Pluto pins, and Luke bringing J coffee in bed.  Show Notes: Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant-Man_and_the_Wasp:_Quantumania  Most Valuable Disney pins - https://www.workandmoney.com/s/most-valuable-di...

Ben and J discuss: Ystävänpäivä Day, imaginary friends, children’s shows, classroom seat placements, clean clothes, lanyards, random home ownership problems, and the Super Bowl. Show Notes: Inside Out - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/  Mickey Mouse ClubHouse - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0784896/  Bluey - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7678620/  Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www...

Ben and J discuss: The Disney Trip, circadian rhythms, saunas, Luke’s First Coaster, pin collecting, and the Pokemon Tournament. Show Notes Down To Earth - https://www.netflix.com/title/80230601  Hot Ones - https://firstwefeast.com/tag/hot-ones  Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get your own GMA stickers: https://store.dftba.com/products/gma-stickers  Get...

Ben and J discuss: Shoot the Moon, the Fantastic Beasts franchise, past ways of thinking, Bop It, the llama update, games as kids and chess. Show Notes: Shoot the Moon Game - https://www.amazon.com/WE-Games-Shoot-Moon-inches/dp/B0009Z3IPK  Home Alone 3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Alone_3  Oils Well - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil%27s_Well J’s Wick of the Peek: Bop It - https://www.ama...

Ben and J discuss: their upcoming Disney trip plans, The Spartan Race, roller coasters, horror movies at Valentines, The Last of Us and The Walking Dead, pop culture depictions of the future, and Pokemon Regionals. Show Notes: Busch Gardens Williamsburg - https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/  The Ring - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298130/  The Walking Dead - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt152021...

Ben and J discuss: Macado’s, new core memory, being a talker, thinking about nothing, being a learning robot, their upcoming Disney trip, fast passes and cold takes. Show Notes: Disney Vacation Club - https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/  Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get your own GMA stickers: https://store.dftba.com/products/gma-stickers  Get Yo...

We hope you enjoy this teaser of our After the Final Pop. If you want to hear more, there's a whole back catalogue of them over on Patreon and you can get one straight to your RSS Feed when you sign up at any tier! Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Che...

Ben and J discuss: the show White Lotus, the Three Caballeros, voice acting, reactions to experiences, Christmas cards, binders, bad habits, elementary school knowledge, the alphabet Show Notes: White Lotus - https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus  The Russo Brothers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo_brothers  Patrick Rothfuss - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Rothfuss  John Williams - http...

Ben and J discuss: the start of the new year, live music, other YouTubers we know, going to the movies, a new word, J’s connection to biking, skiing and Pokemon, weird things they “invented”,  and llama burn holes.  Show Notes: Dragula - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqQuihD0hoI  School’s Out For Summer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B1j4Z25i7k  Good Mythical Morning - https://www.youtube.co...

In this super special New Years Episode, Ben and J answer these questions from our friends over on Discord: What is the process for coming up with video ideas? How has podcasting impacted your communication? Favorite SCB/Pop related thing of the year? Any fun experiences with fireworks? Show Notes: Wotso Videos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-IUO31UtYdHUbXspktqypQ  The TRUTH About Thor’s New...

Ben and J discuss: the last two years since starting the Pop, go-karting, influential people, the impact of AI art and cool articles from this year. Show Notes: MKBHD Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gNauGdOkro  Lensa - https://prisma-ai.com/lensa  Roanoker 40 Under 40 Edition - https://www.nxtbook.com/leisuremedia360/leisure/the-roanoker-january-february-2023/index.php  Virginia Tech Arti...

Ben and J discuss: sneezing, homework, DIP class, the Frozen quiz punishment, the implications of AI chat bots, and the new Avatar movie. Show Notes: Sharon Says So - https://www.instagram.com/sharonsaysso/?hl=en  Frozen Challenge SCB Vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjXou1F-NHE&t=134s  Smarter Child - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmarterChild  Open AI - https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ ...

Ben and J discuss: cycle of sickness, Addie bein’ a lil grump, Ben fighting people pleasing-ness,  Wednesday,  Welcome to Wrexham, understanding sports fandom, ugly Christmas sweaters, mugs and trucks, the problem with Friends, and J’s progress with Marvel Snap. J’s Wick of the Peek: Wednesday -  https://www.netflix.com/title/81231974  Ben’s Wick of the Peek: Welcome to Wrexham - https://www.fxnet...

Ben and J discuss: literally everyone everywhere being sick this week, Thanksgiving shenanigans, Christmas plans, Luke turning 5, monster trucks, Build-a-Bear, gift giving, diversity in an ABC store, Personal Construct Theory, and a funny Luke quote.  Show Notes:  Onward - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onward_(film)  John Cena - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cena  Bud Light Commercial - https...

Ben and J discuss: differences in workout effects, brain crack, supporting your partner, keeping up with all the content, con artists, and the civilization of humanity.  Show Notes:  She Hulk - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She-Hulk:_Attorney_at_Law  Andor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andor_(TV_series)  WandaVision - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WandaVision  Strange World - https://en.wikipedi...

Ben and J discuss: downtime, football, brain calm, the creation of games, Elon Musk taking over Twitter, and J and Ben’s new duck game, coming to a Kickstarter near you, maybe.  Show Notes:  Marvel Snap - https://www.marvel.com/games/marvel-snap  Remember the Titans - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remember_the_Titans  Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get...

Ben and J discuss: Ben’s wedding sickness, Vegas, Weird Al, the Hokies bad season, front row seats, surprise bean plants, and Ben’s special pepper. Show Notes:   Ocean’s Eleven - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean%27s_Eleven   Weird Al - https://www.weirdal.com/  Albuquerque - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn58OF_lA-Q Weird Al Biopic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird:_The_Al_Yankovic_Story ...

Ben and J discuss... well nothing because Ben is unexpectedly out of office! In the meantime, please enjoy this walk down memory lane with some of our favorite moments of Popcorn Culture over the last year.  Show Notes:   Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get your own GMA stickers: https://store.dftba.com/products/gma-stickers  Get Your Bingo Card: https:/...

Ben and J discuss: being in your 30s, ATVs, snorkeling regulations, conferences, Addy’s birthday, sleeping mind emotions, crossword puzzles, Weird Al, naming the Berglund, When We Were Young, TekDeks, and Luke’s bird story. Show Notes:   Cute Addy Video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkL7Oo-vSUH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link  Try Guys Crossword Puzzle Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF4Gv...

Ben and J discuss: J’s camping chair, crocs and socks, J’s sushi, why we adventure, the mustard and ketchup shirt, the word game, talking to podcasts, keffer, gut health, “What If” research, Ben’s tattoo, Inside Out Emotions, Ducks and Dragons, and of course, Ducks in Cups. Show Notes:   Riley’s New Emotions - https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/inside-out-2-things-we-know-about-the-upcoming-pixar-...

Ben and J discuss: Brad Pitt and Matt Damon, their terrible music education, cycle of cleaning, negative splits, sponges streak, running motivation, intelligence vs forgetfulness, and long form jokes. Go Fest Info - A FREE outdoor festival here in Roanoke on Oct. 14th-16th. We will be doing a live show Saturday the 15th at 2:00pm on the Fireside stage. Carlin Brothers Coffee will also have a booth...