The Popcorn Bucket Podcast

Hello and welcome to this particularly grizzled and gruff One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! The Random Popcorn Vague Concept Device of Convenience is still on the fritz (apparently) so we're answering another listener call and endeavouring to find the Eastwoodiest film possible. Will Rob leave his comfort zone and step outside the box? Will Ben actually manage to win one this time? [...

Hello and welcome to the September 2021 Pick ‘n Mix episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week we have a tête-à-tête about "trailerized" tracks, ramble about rocketeers and pontificate on the passing of the pithy put-down. If that isn't enough (and it absolutely should be, you insatiable beasts) we cover some of this month's new trailers and general movie happenings into the bargain. The Unh...

Hello and welcome to this magical One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast, in which we cast a spell and peer through the crystal ball to look at films concerning Magic. With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, or on Twitter @popcornbucketpd.

Hello and welcome, this week we unplug, take a red or blue pill (or both), look out for duplicated cats, and dive into The Matrix. With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, or on Twitter @popcornbucketpd.

Welcome, to a podcast for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind. This week we look at the Jumanji franchise. A game is played, time travel is discussed, and an attempt to define the rules is made. With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, or on Twitter @popcornbucketpd.

Hello and welcome to the August 2021 Pick ‘n Mix episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week we discuss the prospect of a Community movie, a few upcoming tv shows based on films, and trailers for Cry Macho, The King’s Man, The Eternals. At some point Rob might let Ben mention the new Spider-Man trailer. With thanks to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on...

Hello and welcome to this retro episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast, in which we go back over 30 years to 1990, and each choose a (non franchise) film. We talk about unanswered questions in film, fandoms, and film tie in magazines. You can find us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter @popcornbucketpd, or via email podcast@popcornbucket.com, and please subscribe and share the episode if you...

Hello and welcome to another ‘One Shot’ episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week we are each looking at a non-franchise film starring the one and only Sandra Bullock. With thanks to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, or on Twitter @popcornbucketpd.

Hello and welcome to another ‘One Shot’ episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week the Random Popcorn Maker of Film has popped out the director Danny Boyle, as we choose one of his non-franchise films. Rob over explains his film, and then over apologises, and Ben gets vaguely emotional. With thanks to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popco...

Hello and welcome to the Pick ‘N Mix episode for July 2021, in which we look at film trailers and news for the month. This time we talk a lot about Ghostbusters, we react to reaction trailers, and attempt to use the audio medium of a podcast to describe the visual medium of a poster. You can find us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter @popcornbucketpd, or email podcast@popcornbucket.com, an...

Hello and welcome to another ‘Franchise Fatigue?’ episode of The popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week we are taking a spoiler-filled look at the epic action double feature of The Raid and The Raid 2. Tune in to listen to Ben get frustrated as Rob reads out the longest description ever (#hoorayforphysicalmedia), Ben gives a (fight) geography lesson, and there are mentions of Streets of Rage and One Fo...

Hello and welcome to episode 15 of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week is a One Shot episode in which we each pick a Feel Good Film. Conversations are had about wallets, product placement, and Ross Kemp. As always, no franchise films are allowed.! Find us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter @popcornbucketpd, or email podcast@popcornbucket.com, and subscribe and share the episode if you li...

Hello and welcome to a new One Shot episode! This week we are turning the clock back to the distant age of 2008, as we each pick a film released in that year, and compare and contrast. As always, no franchise films are allowed. Find us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter @popcornbucketpd, or email podcast@popcornbucket.com, and subscribe and share the episode if you like it. With thanks as...

Hello and welcome to another "Franchise Fatigue?" episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!  This week, we're donning our shades, putting on sharp black suits and tackling the Men in Black franchise. Be prepared for discussions about avoiding social faux pas with decapitation, our concern for cockroach welfare and little dudes in big dudes' heads as we attempt to sort the perfect puffs of popcorn fro...

Hello and welcome to episode 12 of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week it’s the turn of our monthly Pick ‘N Mix episode, in which we discuss a few film trailers we have enjoyed this month, and bring up film news which we have found to be of interest. We are on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, and on Twitter @popcornbucketpd. With thanks as always to Lawrence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme mu...

Hello and welcome to episode 11! In this ‘Franchise Fatigue?’ episode we look at the Zorro franchise. Woodwork is carved with a Z, masks are donned, and buckles are swashed as Rob reminisces about fencing and fancy dress, and Ben talks about animals and explosions. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter @popcornbucketpd, or email podcast@popcornbucket.com, and subscribe and sh...

Hello and welcome to the tenth episode spectacular of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. For this ‘One Shot’ episode (in which Ben and Rob each pick a film on an agreed subject, with the one rule being that the film must be a standalone, and not have any prequels, sequels, or spin-offs), the subject is (Joyfully) Anachronistic Historical Films. Ben knows what film Rob has chosen (so watches it anyway). R...

Before we begin, apologies for the sound quality of this episode, it’s an early recording we did and we have cleaned it up as best we can, but apologies it’s not up to the usual standard Hello and welcome to episode 9 of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week is another ‘One Shot’ episode, in which Ben and Rob each pick a film on an agreed subject, with the one rule being that the film must be a st...

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This is our regular Pick ‘N Mix episode in which we look at film news and trailers from the previous month. This time we look at The Green Knight, being a Spider-Fan, and the JGLU. Many thanks to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music, and many apologies the opening of this episode. Follow us on Instagram @popcor...

Hello and welcome to part two of our look at the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. This time, Ben gets exasperated, Rob talks about sharks, and there is another terrible pirate impression, before we finally rank the entire franchise. Follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, and on Twitter @popcornbucketpd. With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music.

Hello and welcome to the latest Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week we are starting our look at The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, in which we look at the high points, the low points, and everything in between. Expect talk of gold, apples, and terrible pirate impressions. With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Follow us...

Hello and welcome to episode 5 of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week we are debuting our ‘One Shot’ episodes, in which Ben and Rob each pick a film on an agreed subject, with the one rule being that the film must be a standalone, and not have any prequels, sequels, or spin-offs. So for the first One Shot, Ben throws all this out of the podcast window, as we look at films from 2003. With thanks...

Hello and welcome to the inaugural Pick 'N Mix episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week is a more experimental episode, and talks about film news from April 2021, in which Ben and Rob discuss the Oscars, retrospective advertising and (with spoilers) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Apologies for the sound issues on this episode. With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of Long Cat Media fo...

Hello and welcome to another ‘Franchise Fatigue?’ episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week, we're looking at the Deadpool films and discussing the high points, the low points, and everything in between. Be Amazed! As Rob tries to shoehorn cake into the conversation! Be Shocked! As Ben reveals The Thing He Hates Most in the World! With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com f...

Hello and welcome to episode 2 of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. For this ‘Franchise Fatigue?’ episode we are discussing the Tom Cruise starring ‘Jack Reacher’ films, and looking at the high points, the low points, and everything in between. This week Rob counts cafés and says nothing, and Ben has two jokes about ‘Never Go Back’. With many thanks to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme mus...