Popcorn for Dinner

To mark the 5 year anniversary of the UK release of Jordan Peele's instant classic, 'Get Out' , Bankole & Ebuka venture into the sunken place to talk about it in the context of another 'social thriller' from last year, Edgar Wright's 'Last Night in Soho' . They first give their thoughts on 'Last Night in Soho' (4:25) before talking about its spoilers (11:08) and then its themes, including what...

It's raining in Gotham again, so Bankole, Ebuka and Emmanuel gather to discuss Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' . They discuss their relationships to the character and give their thoughts on the latest film (5:30), including their verdicts on Battinson's performance (15:59) and the performances of the rest of the cast (25:50), concluding with Zoe Kravitz' electric performance as Selina Kyle (40:05). They...

Bankole and Ebuka are joined by actor, Kosa Akaraiwe to discuss the Best Picture nominee, 'King Richard' (2:47)including how the movie reframes their understanding of Richard Williams (8:56) and also the great Will Smith's performance in the film (17:43).  Later, they talk about Will Smith's movie star career and speculate on what the next few years could look like for him (28:52) before they rank...

Bankole is joined by friends of the podcast, Somto and Hajer (from 'Downtime with Hajer') to discuss Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Lost Daughter' (8:16) and its spoilers (12:14) before tackling Rebecca Hall's own directorial debut, 'Passing' (43:07) and its spoiler-y ending (54:09).  They then proceed to recommend some more female-directed movies from last year (1:09:10). 'Downtime with Hajer' podcast-...

Fammy returns to talk about NINE TIME (!) Oscar nominee, Bradley Cooper. The guys first have a spoiler-free discussion of Best Picture nominee, 'Nightmare Alley' (3:19), before going into some slight spoilers (17:40) & HUGE spoilers (21:42). Then they go ahead to rank their favourite Bradley Cooper performances (30:25).  Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga performing 'Shallow' at the Oscars- https:...

It's time!! Bankole is joined by Eyo and Victor to finally share all their 'Dune' thoughts (6:03) including Denis Villeneuve being a master of his craft and love for the many, many movie stars in the film. Then, Bankole is joined by John-Paul for an exit survey on the film, imperial beards and just why he loves Rebecca Ferguson so much (58:39).   Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guests: Eyo Ndem and Victo...

Musical-theatre loving sisters, Adanna & Kelechi, join Bankole to share their introductions to musicals and why they love them so much (2:21), then discuss three of 2021's best musicals, John M. Chu's film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's stage musical, 'In the Heights' (9:42), Lin-Manuel's own directorial debut, 'tick, tick...BOOM!' and finally, Steven Spielberg's Best Picture nominated 202...

The boys break down and give their thoughts on the nominations for the 94th Academy Awards. Could Obiora be forced to watch one of Will Smith or Benedict Cumberbatch win an Oscar? Bankole hopes so! Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Obiora Ifeacho Production: Ebuka Nnamani & Bankole Imoukheude  Social Producer: Chinedu Iheji

It’s Movie Season and the boys kick things off by discussing the Netflix film, “Don’t Look Up” (5:05) and then talk about its star, Leonardo DiCaprio, and their favourite performances of his that should have won him an Academy Award (28:10). Please don't forget to rate and review.  Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Obiora Ifeacho Special Guest: Ebuka Nnamani Guest: Afam Nwokolo Productiuon: Ebuka Nn...

Bankole is once again joined by Adaora to talk about the series finale of 'Insecure' . They talk about the fact that we actually got happy endings, the legacy and impact of the show as well as what spin-off or reunion ideas they would be open to. Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Adaora Osi-Ogbu Producer: Ebuka Nnamani Social Producer: Chinedu Iheji

Bankole is joined by Jeremiah to discuss some of his most cherished, under-reported TV gems from this year (02:06) before Bankole names his Top 10 Television shows of 2021 (29:51). No Spoilers Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Jeremiah Akpotohwo Production: Ebuka Nnamani & Bankole Imoukhuede Social Producer: Chinedu Iheji

Everyone gathers to discuss the impeccable Season 3 finale of 'Succession'. Ebube returns to join Bankole, Obiora and an inconspicuous Ebuka, in poring over the events of the episode and where it leaves its characters, including the new roads the status-quo smashing actions could create (4:18). Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Obiora Ifeacho Guest: Ebube Ubochi Production: Ebuka Nnamani & Banko...

The guys are joined by producer Ebuka, to discuss the heavy penultimate episode of 'Succession' Season 3. They start by debating the validity of the episode's big cliffhanger (5:10), before discussing its numerous one-on-one conversations, including Logan and Kendall (13:59), Shiv and Lady Caroline (27:42), Shiv and Tom (32:36), Roman and Lukas (40:17) and finally, Roman's disastrous tech mishap (...

Ebube joins Bankole to give his thoughts on 'Succession' Season 3 so far via some entry survey questions (2:38) and then preview the final 2 episodes of the season (29:27). He also talks about the documentary he co-directed and co-produced earlier this year, 'Safe Spaces' (50:54). Link to 'Safe Spaces' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieBZdIoK6LQ Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Ebube Ubochi Produ...

For our 50th episode (!!), the guys start off by discussing the probable Best Actor Oscar race between Will Smith in ‘King Richard’ and Andrew Garfield in ‘tick, tick... BOOM!’ (12:45), before recommending some of the other great TV shows currently airing (22:42). Of course, they then discuss ‘Succession’ 307, ‘Too Much Birthday’, including how the show keeps its audience on their toes (40:32) &am...

Obiora is joined by Victoria to discuss the latest 'Succession' episode, "What It Takes", starting with the power dynamics at play in the episode, both between the Roy children & between the Roys and the American Government (7:24). They also discuss Kendall, Tom & Greg's respective, continuous spiraling (30:57). Finally, Victoria delivers recommendations on K-Dramas, thrillers, and 'Alice...

Bankole is raving 'piss-mad' but he's joined by returning guest, Victor Dama, to talk about 'The Shrink Next Door' (2:50). They then dive into 'The Retired Janitors of Idaho', the latest episode from 'Succession' , including revisiting Bankole's theory of Kendall's best role being a chaotic agent (08:15) and the "demented piss-mad King of England", Logan Roy (21:12), plus 'Mayor of Kingstown' prem...

Bankole and Obiora share the movies they are most excited to see during the last few weeks of the year (3:48). Then they break down 'Succession' S03E04, "Lion in the Meadow" (34:33). Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Obiora Ifeacho Producer: Ebuka Nnamani Social Producer: Chinedu Iheji

The guys are joined by Adaora, one of the co-founders of the Podster Podcast Network , to discuss the aims of the podcast network (6:10). They then dive into the excellent third episode of Season 3 of 'Succession' via carrying out a quick check-in with the other characters (8:20) before examining the new landscape the episode possibly creates of Shiv vs Kendall (26:39). They discuss the possible m...

Bankole, Obiora and Majek have ordered several Vodka Martinis- shaken not stirred- as they discuss their individual histories with the 'James Bond' franchise (2:00), Daniel Craig's run of films (8:03), and their reactions to the latest, 'No Time To Die' - with spoilers (23:10). Of course, this is a podcast on 'James Bond' so they are contractually obligated to give their suggestions for who the ne...

Bankole and Obiora talk about the recent ‘Barbie’ casting news and what the movie could be about (2:46), before touching on Bankole’s “incredible movie week” featuring ‘The Last Duel’ , ‘Rushmore’ , ‘The French Dispatch’ & ‘Last Night in Soho’ - no spoilers! (6:15). Then they discuss the second episode of ‘Succession’ Season 3 (13:30) Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Obiora Ifeacho Producer: Eb...

'DUNE' is finally here and to mark its long-awaited release, the guys are building the podium for its very talented director, Denis Villeneuve. They discuss his 3 best films- 'Prisoners' (10:33), 'Sicario' (21:05) and 'Arrival' (38:50), debate whether he's the best director of the 2010s (1:00:52) and finally preview their hopes and fears for 'Dune' (1:06:00).  Ebuka also drops by to talk about his...

Bankole is joined by Ebuka to discuss what the best way of digesting 'What If...?' is and how Marvel might want it to be appreciated (3:27). Then Bankole and Obiora give their instant reactions and break down the long-awaited 'Succession' Season 3 premiere (18:58). Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Obiora Ifeacho Special Guest: Ebuka Nnamani

The boys are joined by another debutant on the podcast, Goziem, along with returning guest, Hajer from the Downtime with Hajer Podcast to discuss the incredible second season of Succession.  They first give a tribute to the late, great Michael K. Williams who passed away a few days before they recorded, before discussing the season via 3 of its more famous meal scenes- The 'Boar on the Floor' Dinn...

In the conclusion to their discussion on Season 1 of 'Succession' , the boys, along with their guests, try to decipher Tom & Shiv's relationship and see if they can shed more light on their "plan" (1:51), before deeply dissecting the inner workings of Siobhan Roy (8:59). They also talk about the family's black sheep, Connor and his lofty ambitions (21:24), then show some much-deserved love for...