The Popcorn Isn't Real: Fan Theory Podcast

We attempt to extract the message and meaning from Disney/Pixar's film TURNING RED. Was it a remake of the 1970's porno Debbie Does Dallas, for kids? Join us as we take on this metaphorical mess, trying to figure out what -- if anything -- the filmmakers were thinking. Do you like what we do? You can support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepopcornisntreal

I've been having these weird thoughts lately, like is any of this popcorn real or not? Join us as we decipher the tangled lore of Kingdom Hearts and reveal to you not one, not two, but all THIRTEEN separate people named "Ansem" in the series! Here's a hint: It's not the members of Organization XIII... Or The Real Organization XIII... So grab a Paopu Fruit and shove it in your favorite person's mou...

Resident Evil 4. One of the most influential games of the past two decades. But, did you know that the mysterious anti-hero Ada Wong and CIA agent Ingrid Hunnigan are actually the same person? You don't believe us? Well, we're about to prove it to you! Do you like what we do? You can support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepopcornisntreal

Wheeze the fan theory! Today we dissect the Paulie Shore / Brendan Fraser cult classic ENCINO MAN. Contrary to what you may remember, there is no Caveman in this movie! It was just a harmless (depending on how you look at it) prank on Sean Astin's character Dave, all to get Stoney and Link a pad to chill in, grindage to wheeze, and all the nugs they can gnaw on! So just sit back, grease the 'do ba...

Feeling peckish? We've got Scott Mann, the director/writer of FALL (2022) and Founder and CEO of Flawless A.I. on today's podcast! We talk to him about his dizzying thriller, pitch our own unbelievable fan theory that Hunter somehow survived, and he even lets us in on the secret true story of how his revolutionary A.I. saved the movie Fall!! Do you like what we do? You can support us at Patreon: h...

Our theories were always nerve-wracking, but now they're NON-STOP! Today we examine Liam Neesan's airplane-thriller Non-stop. We're pretty sure Liam Neesan was secretly the hijacker, who's demanding money and killing someone every 20 minutes, all while fooling the crew, passengers, and audience into thinking he's an upstanding air-marshal! Do you like what we do? You can support us at Patreon: htt...

Happy Pi Day! To celebrate, we're examining the metaphorical masterpiece, Life of Pi. With so many possible interpretations, we've decided to crack open the theory you've all been waiting for: the Tiger was really Spider-Man's dad. That's right! Richard Parker was THAT Richard Parker! Join us as we learn how Peter Parker's dad, a young and tenacious geneticist, committed atrocious experiments on a...

It's the moment you've been waiting for! We're discussing CATWOMAN!!! The 2004 oft-maligned anti-masterpiece. We believe Catwoman fits into the larger Tim Burton Batman universe, including Batman Returns. And to top it all off, we've got the Screenwriter Michael Ferris as our guest!

TOP SECRET. This message is for your ears only. The recording you're about to hear reveals that the beloved nanny known as Mary Poppins was actually a secret agent and an assassin. Your mission is to learn how Mary and her partner in crime Bert expertly collaborated to infiltrate the Banks family, blackmail the father, and hijack the British economy! This message will self destruct in 5... 4... 3....

Merry Christmas Episode! Today we're taking a hard look at at Scott Calvin, a man who believes he is Santa due to head trauma. We're digging through The Santa Clause, The Santa Clause 2, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, and even the Disney+ show The Santa Clauses in our search for evidence! "What are you doing?" "We're ruining your favorite Christmas movie." "They told me it couldn't be done...

We're uncovering the secret of Atlantis: The Lost Empire! Let's put Disney's 2001 cult classic under the microscope. You may remember Mr. Preston B. Whitmore as an eccentric billionaire, but we will prove that he was an evil, genocidal murderer who killed Milo's grandpa. And is it true that Disney actually plagiarized a popular Japanese anime, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water when making Atlantis??...

Hubie Halloween, everyone! Today we're discussing what was supposedly Adam Sandler's intentional worst movie, created to punish an ungrateful public after getting snubbed by the Oscars. We're also discussing the Sandlerverse, which is the interconnected universe of all Adam Sandler's films (and its crazy ramifications), and the theory that Wayne the Werewolf from Hotel Transylvania is actually a m...

We've reached the final episode of our Terminator series breakdown. For this thrilling conclusion we're so excited to have Michael Ferris, the writer of Terminator 3 and Salvation, on the podcast to offer his thoughts on the theory: Skynet had humanity's best interest at heart all along. Watch Terminator 3: Rise of the machines at https://www.amazon.com/Terminator-3-Machines-Claire-Danes/dp/B001AT...

Terminator is the story of a benevolent AI that sends a heroic cyborg back through time to save humanity, only to be thwarted by a pair of evil humans. Wait, that's not how you remember it? We're breaking down the craziest fan theories about the Terminator series, continuing in this episode with the second movie of the series. We believe Skynet is the good guy! Watch Terminator 2 at https://www.am...

Terminator is the story of a benevolent AI that sends a heroic cyborg back through time to save humanity, only to be thwarted by a pair of evil humans. Wait, that's not how you remember it? We're breaking down the craziest fan theories about the Terminator series, starting with the first movie. We believe Skynet is the good guy, that Sarah Connor was not John's mom, Kyle Reese was not John's fathe...

RoboCop 2 is actually an ingenious parody of itself. We look at the infamous sequel to a classic satire and prove that it is itself a satire of how the over-the-top gory action franchise destroyed itself, as it began to be targeted at kids. Special guest, RoboCop creator Michael Miner even offers his two cents! Watch RoboCop 2 at https://www.amazon.com/RoboCop-2-Belinda-Bauer/dp/B001F1RWJ0 and wat...

We know who Alberto's father is! Bruno from Encanto had a sea monster child halfway around the world from the Encanto Valley, and his name is Alberto! We also discuss the clear romantic feelings Luca and Alberto had for each other and how this movie deals with LGBTQIA+ issues like self affirmation and defying the societal norm. Watch Luca at https://www.amazon.com/Luca-Jacob-Tremblay/dp/B09BBLFK4D...

What if I told you that Agent Smith is the One and Neo was working for the machines all along? Take the blue pill and this story ends, you wake up in your bed having never heard of this podcast. You take the red pill, and you'll join us as we unpack the complex plot and world of the Matrix films, and we'll show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Watch The Matrix at https://www.amazon.com/Matrix-Ke...

Did you know 2016's film PASSENGERS is actually a sci-fi retelling of of the classic fairytale Sleeping Beauty? Also Chris Pratt's character Jim was a murderer, who would stop at nothing to get what he wants. Listen along as we do our very best to ruin this movie for you! Watch Passengers at https://www.amazon.com/Passengers-Jennifer-Lawrence/dp/B01MQVG52J and follow along with us!

Encanto is a modern classic, but it left so many questions unanswered. Why didn't Mirabel get a gift? Was their house (Casita) really posessed by grandpa Pablo's ghost? Why was the candle going out, the house breaking, and everyone losing their powers? We're here to reveal exactly why Mirabel did not get a gift, whose spirit is possessing this house and who the REAL villain of this movie is! Liste...

We've finally reached the end of our 7-part Harry Potter miniseries. Today we finally conclude our epic 20 year anniversary celebration of Harry Potter with the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2. Was Snape really Harry's father? Did Ron cast the Imperius Curse on Hermione? Was Hagrid a malicious death eater? Was Dumbledore a misguided Dark Wizard? This is part 7, the final episode of our Harry Potter 2...

Hey, it's that dog! In our first video game theory, we examine Capcom's cult classic Haunting Ground -- a game about a young woman chased by monsters with only a dog to protect her. Did Fiona eat her own mother? Was Daniella a human or a homunculus? Did Haunting Ground start out as an early version of the far more successful Resident Evil 4? Listen along, precious Hewies. Watch all the cutscenes i...

We didn't even see this one coming! Director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick, Oblivion) joins us to confirm exclusively on our podcast, the fan theory that upcoming Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and Oblivion (2013) are in a shared universe! Did Pete "Maverick" Mitchell go on to fight off an alien invasion later in his life? Listen to our podcast to find out! And check out this article by The Atlanti...

We continue our epic 20 year anniversary celebration of the Harry Potter series with the Order of the Phoenix. Did Ron cast the Imperius Curse on Hermione? Was Hagrid a Death Eater Is Dumbledore a Dark Wizard, raising an army to overthrow the Minister of Magic? Was Snape Harry's father? This is part 6 of our Harry Potter 20 year anniversary special, where we're covering the craziest fan-theories s...

We continue our epic 20 year anniversary celebration of the Harry Potter series with the Order of the Phoenix. Is Dumbledore a Dark Wizard, raising an army to overthrow the Minister of Magic? Did Ron cast the Imperius Curse on Hermione? Was Hagrid a death eater? Was Snape Harry's father? This is part 5 of our Harry Potter 20 year anniversary special, where we're covering the craziest fan-theories...