Popcorn Culture
Popcorn Culture is hosted by brothers J and Ben Carlin, known online as the SuperCarlinBrothers. They discuss their theories and deep dives into movies, including Pixar Theory, Harry Potter, and other pop culture topics. The show gives them a space to explore predictions, trivia, and extended conversations beyond their YouTube videos. It blends fandom analysis, humor, and casual banter.
Episodes
357 - The Art of Casting Doubt
Ben and J discuss Pumpkin Spice Lattes and other indulgences, VT football sads, the latest step comp, rain games, trumpet challenges, Relevant Links: ATLA Live Action - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender_(2024_TV_series) Heavyweight Podcast - https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/heavyweight The Bear - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_(TV_series) Get your own GMA stickers:
356 - Top 100 TV Shows!
Ben and J discuss victorious sports, nervous tics, evolution of technology, and the NYT 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century. Relevant Links: NYT 100 Top Shows List - https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/8bceaafe9042c1bc/f50a4edd-full.pdf Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce5
355 - Tour in a Podshell
Ben and J discuss all things TOUR: getting locked out of the van, an amazing Boston show, Hartford being AN place, the magic of New York, the race to the finish line and many special moments in between. Relevant Links: Lolita - https://www.lolitamexican.com/ Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af8
354 - The Roanoke Bracket
Ben and J discuss tour prep, a Roanoke this or that, camaraderie of sports, buying a movie theater, classic Hollywood stories, and CGI Bluey. Relevant Links: CGI Bluey Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0YWGgZBiYc Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50 Email the show: popcorncult
353 - Betty and the Chair
Ben and J discuss trolling on Facebook, a book idea, and sports strategy. Relevant Links: SecretLabs Link - http://bit.ly/SecretLabSCB Pluribus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_(TV_series) Project Hail Mary - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Hail_Mary The Martian - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(Weir_novel) Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: htt
352 - The Birth of Burbles (WITH ALYCE!)
Ben and ALYCE discuss their dreams for New’d, their hopeful England itinerary, F1, Ben’s sleep talking red flags, degree of difficulty of their jobs, favorite movies, Tiana’s Bayou, Addy’s confidence, name spellings, cemeteries, Relevant Links: F1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One Clarkson’s Farm - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarkson%27s_Farm Downton Abbey - https://en.wikipedia.org
351 - Stop BEING Your Opinions
Ben and J discuss a strong opinion about a STRONG thing, coaching the first game, voice mails, a potential apocalypse situation, and finally give a D23 debrief. Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026New York City, NY - 9/13/2026Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026Washington, DC - 9/16/20
350 - BEN GOT ROBBED?!
Ben and J discuss Ben’s truck robbery, Ding Dong Ditching, convenience store bathrooms, J going full Lasso, science fair projects, and MORE Ding Dong Ditching. Relevant LinksScott Pilgrim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim_vs._the_World Snow Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Day_(2000_film) Ted Lasso - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lasso Without Limits - https://en.wikipedia.
349 - 100 Year Storm
Ben and J discuss whether or not the beach wagon was worth it, a 100 year storm of a person, high school reunions, John Krasinski Prom, a famous night club in Berlin, and K-Pop. Relevant LinksThe Berghain night club - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berghain D23 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D23_(Disney) BlackPink - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackpink Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeas
348 - Childhood Blueprints
Ben and J discuss childhood blueprints, particularly of their beach trips, popcorn buckets, and growing/foraging/etc your own food for a year, Relevant LinksShibumi - https://shibumishade.com/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026New York City, NY - 9/13/2026Philadelphia, PA - 9/1
347 - Beach Wagon Dread
Ben and J discuss J’s surprise peach harvest, partridges, the alphabet, the Byzantine Empire, beach wagons, and more 27 Butts ideas. Relevant LinksAvatar the Last Airbender - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026New York Ci
346 - Gourmet Orange Slices
Ben and J discuss go-to selfie faces, sports announcers, and prepping for coaching soccer. Relevant LinksAnaconda – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anaconda_(2025_film) Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026New York City, NY - 9/13/2026Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026Washington, DC - 9/1
345 - NOTHING Is Better Than Coffee Mate (Deragatory)
Ben and J discuss juicy fingers, extension chords, facebook marketplace, Pluto pins, Achievement vs Fulfillment, and Coffee Mate creamer. Relavant LinksEnjoy Alyssa’s Substack - https://substack.com/@enjoyalyssa/note/p-204962355?utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA
344 - The California Backflip
Ben and J discuss renovations, Magic the Gathering, FIFA World Cup, coaching kids soccer, snow machines and diving boards.Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026New York City, NY - 9/13/2026Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026Washington, DC - 9/16/2026Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026Get your own GM
343 - J is NOT a Capricorn Rabbit
Ben and J discuss Chinese New Year animals and horoscopes, the OTHER Jonathan Carlin, the concept of boredom, Universe 25 and utopias. Relevant Links:Universe 25 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_sink The Matrix - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix_(franchise) Ready Player One - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready_Player_One The Giver - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Giver Get y
342 - Pretending to Be a Dead Ant
Ben and J discuss gripes about Spotify, “Shake It Off,” rivals, being a dead ant, gas station popcorn, small town-ed-ness, and a quaint 5K.Relevant Links:Leiningen Versus the Ants - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leiningen_Versus_the_Ants Farmer John’s Popcorn - https://www.farmerjonspopcorn.com/poppedpopcorn Leave a review for the Marabito Convenience Store! - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ipFpNBYKKZAbi
341 - Our FIRST EVER Movie Premiere!!
Ben and J discuss THE TOY STORY 5 PREMIERE!!! The stressful travel to get there, the best but weirdest hotel breakfast, the modern art museum, getting to the actual premiere, seeing Taylor Swift IRL, and meeting lots of cool people at the afterparty. Relevant Links:The Pixar Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfRNiNYdJBA&t=1s The LACMA - https://www.lacma.org/ The French Dispatch - https
340 - Locked In the Hospital
Ben and J discuss J’s weird hospital experience, Walmart parking lot adventures, teaching kids how to teach, their (then) upcoming Toy Story 5 premiere trip, red carpet outfits, and maybe meeting Taylor Swift??? Relevant Links:Karate Kid - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Karate_Kid_(franchise) Toy Story Zero: The True Story Of Andy’s Dad & Woody’s Origin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbm
339 - Ben’s Block of Nine
Ben and J discuss text based conversations, Ben’s (cringey) rules to life, refereeing soccer, avoiding dreams, practicing confidence, different kinds of lists, and a looooooot of introspection.Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026New York City, NY - 9/13/2026Philadelphia, PA - 9/1
338 - Soap Mucus
Ben and J discuss getting ready in the morning, growin’ corn, roasting soap, asking vs. assuming and developmental age achievements. Relevant Links: Hundreds of Beavers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundreds_of_Beavers Chelsea Explains - https://www.instagram.com/chelsea_explains/?hl=en Chef - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chef_(2014_film) Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinb
337 - The Beginning of the End
Ben and J discuss a new psychology book, Mother’s Day, Famous Anthoy’s, routines, dirt logistics, and dead grass patches by the basketball hoop (but in a wholesome way). Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10
336 - The Button Experiment
Ben and J discuss being ahead, J’s triathlon, an interesting thought experiment, The Onion, Hügelkultur and an F1 update. Relevant LinksThe Onion - https://theonion.com/ Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/
335 - How To Fix The World
Ben and J discuss J’s new glow, independence vs dependence and collectivism vs individualism.Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026New York City, NY - 9/13/2026Philadelphia, PA - 9
334 - The Reverse Onus
Ben and J discuss showing Luke the childhood home, the first KPOP Vegas residency, teeth brushing technique, basketball hoops, flexseal and icebreakers.Relevant Links:J’s KPOP Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XpeYfmBG4qUP1csbsr5wj?si=eeb6f103d9474ad5 Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour
333 - Youth’s Handholds
Ben and J discuss upcoming tour, doomscrolling, youth’s handholds and worldviews, the kids first hockey game, and event marketing schemes.Relevant Links:Half Cut Challenge - https://www.instagram.com/halfcutchallenge?igsh=OHNnNTFoc2Z5OGhmGet your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: ht
332 - Chaotic Neutral Tunnel Girl
Ben and J discuss compost, Tunnel Girl, a weird social media encounter, the Social Sieve, being corrected, changing your mind and real estate billboards. Relevant Links:Tunnel Girl - https://www.instagram.com/engineerkala/ Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarl
331 - What Do You Like About Yourself?
Ben and J discuss what they like about themselves, emotional Easter traditions, solar panels salesman, electronic bike riding to work, and life-hacking health. Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026Hartfo
330 - Whimsical Pumpkins
Ben and J discuss a return to GARDEN SEASON!! Home renovations, J’s new bike, Addy ATVing, and planting apple trees. Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50 Email the show: popcornculture
329 - Sports Build Culture
Ben and J discuss a Popcorn Culture weekend, the Pixar theory, discovering diamonds, Spring awakening, Lacrosse practice, internships, and garden beds. Relevant Links:Most Recent Pixar Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfRNiNYdJBA Sharon Says So - https://sharonmcmahon.com/Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your own GMA
328 - The Tour Odyssey
Ben and J discuss the long journey home, tour magic, push up competitions, and F1 go cart racing. Get your Trash Pandas Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/trash-pandas-griffin-tour-collab/ Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50 Email the show: popcornculturepod@gmail.com Di
327 - How UNLIKELY Is J?
Ben and J discuss unlikely traits, name dropping, Cameo Competitions, Mustache anniversary, no-life-ing it, and running zones. Relevant Links:Peanuts - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanuts Hey Arnold - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey_Arnold! WE’RE ON CAMEO - https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9Eternity - https://en.wikiped
326 - Small Town Service
Ben and J discuss hard conversations, invisalign and weight loss, teaching Addy how to ride a bike, small town service, screen time, and PRINGLES. Relevant Links:WE’RE ON CAMEO - https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest To
325 - Ben Picked a Pin!
Ben and J discuss getting over sickness, FOMO, self driving vehicles, the twin’s birthday, the Olympics, grass basketball, Cameo beef, Ben’s new character, Ben’s least favorite actor, and the MCU phenomenon. Relevant Links:WE’RE ON CAMEO - https://www.cameo.com/supercarlinbrothers?srsltid=AfmBOoo04klFfL2kqfXqEZ6LlRCLHGnM8hRvLezLSqZYdLTadYPsRUX9Tron: Ares - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron:_Ar
324 - Traumatizing Disney Rides
Ben and J discuss their most recent Disney trip: great food, epic pin trading, traumatizing rides for children and chicken and waffles. Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest Tour Dates: Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 (sold out)Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026 (sold out)Las Vegas, NV - 03/11/2026Phoenix, AZ - 03/12/2026Houston, TX -
323 - Ben Changed J’s Mind?
Ben and J discuss Lightning Lane Day, belts, Parkinson’s Law, deadlines, and the Garden of Eden symbology. Relevant Links: Umbridge’s Spy REVEALED - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8kMT2yDvy8 Pluribus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_(TV_series) Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest Tour Dates: Denver, CO - 03/07/20
322 - It’s Hot on the Moon??
Ben and J discuss snow days from school, research papers, high school relationships, identity, and Super Mario Party.Relevant Links: Super Mario Party - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Party Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest Tour Dates: Denver, CO - 03/07/2026 (sold out)Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026 (sold out
321 - Schrodinger’s Skyscraper
Ben and J discuss MeUndies, snowmageddon, free climbing, the moon landing, and Pluribus.Relevant Links: Vlogbrothers - https://www.youtube.com/vlogbrothers Devinsupertramp - https://www.youtube.com/user/devinsupertramp Philip DeFranco - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClFSU9_bUb4Rc6OYfTt5SPw Skyscraper Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXiEp_GGSpg Free Solo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr
320 - Mezmerized at MoMA
Ben and J discuss neck tendons, being regulars, angry New Yorkers, throwing the first pitch, NYC museums, Winnie the Pooh and Tom Felton as Malfoy.Relevant Links: The MoMA - https://www.moma.org/ New York Public Library - https://www.nypl.org/about/locations/schwarzman/childrens-center-42nd-street/pooh Pluribus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_(TV_series) Why Is He Called Winnie the Pooh?
319 - The Thin Line Between Love and Hate
In the 319th episode of the Pop, Ben and J discuss Luke's basketball skills, an exciting new announcement and the relationship we have to learning new ways of thinking.Carlin Brothers Candles :: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/collections/candle-collectionIf you’d like to help support the show find us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/popcorncultureGet Your Bingo Card: https://bingobake
318 - The Walmart Chicken Debacle
Ben and J discuss new year cleaning, a 12 piece chicken tender, the Dude Perfect board game, more Christmas gifts, and flat tires.Relevant Links: How It’s Made - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_It%27s_Made Ben’s Anchors - https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Conical-Anchor-Kits-anch/dp/B001HWCZ76?ref_=ast_sto_dp Dude Perfect Board Game - https://www.shopdudeperfect.com/products/the-board-game Garmin W
317 - New Year, RE-Popped!
In previous ATFPs, Ben and J discussed the Beer Mile, Brock Brockington and powerwashing!Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest Tour Dates: Denver, CO - 03/07/2026Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026Las Vegas, NV - 03/11/2026Phoenix, AZ - 03/12/2026Houston, TX - 03/14/2026Dallas, TX - 03/15/2026Get your own GMA stickers: https://c
316 - 2025 WRAPPED
Ben and J discuss artificial intelligence, the various trips of this year, drink competitions, microplastics, childhood whimsy, and social media strategyRelevant Links: The Matrix - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix Go Pin Pro - https://gopinpro.com/ Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest Tour Dates: Denver, CO - 03/07
315 - Piping Hot Tea
Ben and J discuss wearing clothes out, piping hot tea, emotional canisters and running.Relevant Links: The Dilemma - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dilemma Liar, Liar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liar_Liar Heavyweight - https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/heavyweight Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest Tour Dates: Denve
314 - Stains of Tears and Salt
Ben and J discuss December snow, relaxation, Cincinatus leadership, and a bunch of crazy sports events this weekend.Relevant Links: Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Quinctius_CincinnatusGet your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest Tour Dates: Denver, CO - 03/07/2026Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026L
313 - J’s Worst Memory
Ben and J discuss adulting, popcorn, Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza, dumpster squishing, Luke’s Birthday, and secrets of the heart. Relevant Links: You - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_(TV_series) Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest Tour Dates: Denver, CO - 03/07/2026Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026Las Vegas, NV - 03/11/20
312 - Find Your Tribe
Ben and J discuss F1, college football, the SCB community, the most recent Goblet of FIRE, swim equipment, KPop, and holding space. Relevant Links: Drive to Survive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_1:_Drive_to_Survive Hot Ones - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzrgbu8gEMIIK3r4Se1dOZWSZzUSadfZ J vs Ben: Goblet of Fire QUIZ Returns! (THERMAGEDDON 🔥 2.6 Million Scovilles!) - https://yo
311 - Casually Castle Shopping
Ben and J discuss Ben’s new ink, the CRAZY economy of scale in California, iron ore hunting, techno-babble, and rental car woes. Relevant Links: The Social Network - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Network Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southwest Tour Dates: Denver, CO - 03/07/2026Salt Lake City, UT - 03/09/2026Las Veg
310 - "Yes, And..."
Ben and J discuss “yes, and” improv, a new coined phrase, “A-Pop”, 67, music trivia, wall art, and tattoo complexities. Relevant Links: Fool Me Once… - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udSMZG_L-S0 Bluey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(TV_series) KPop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_
309 - The BIGGEST NYC Marathon!
Ben and J discuss more travel woes, carboloading, The Great Gatsby, THE Marathon, cheering sprints, and future triathlons. Relevant Links: Without Limits - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Without_Limits Go Pin Pro HQ -https://gopinpro.com/ The Great Gatsby - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour SOUTHWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/ev
308 - Luke’s Toy Empathy
Ben and J discuss swimming in cold weather, BIG CHAP, KPop, Luke’s empathy, the Reverse Golden Rule, and analogies. Relevant Links: KPop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters BLACKPINK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackpink Elemental - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elemental_(2023_film) Max Verstappen Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS41bHNw1WI Green Day - http
307 - Ben’s WORST Week EVER!
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of infertility and pregnancy loss (at 53:35 through the end of the episode)Ben and J discuss strep tests, eye floaters, crashed cars, back pain, the Beer Mile, and the catalyst of the worst week. Relevant Links: The Secret 4th Member of HUNTR/X Revealed! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0wKFLa-aPM BLACKPINK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackpi
306 - The Lore of the Blades
Ben and J discuss J’s most recent Beyblade tournament, prodigies and “Actually Romantic.” Relevant Links: Dodgeball - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgeball:_A_True_Underdog_Story Bring It On - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bring_It_On_(film) Ratatouille - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatouille_(film) EJ Lagasse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emeril_Lagasse The Life of a Showgirl - https://e
305 - WE BOUGHT A DOCK!!
Ben and J discuss their dock, driveways and garages, old small businesses, Post-DCC Blues, and grey hair.Relevant Links: Dungeon Crawler Carl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_Crawler_Carl Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50 Email the show: popcornculturepod@gmail.com Discuss t
304 - The Magic of Tour
Ben and J discuss all things MIDWEST TOUR: hotels, the endless Taco Bell stop, the BEST day of eating ever, getting home, chants, Deadric, and their gratitude. Relevant Links: Uncle Wolfie’s - https://www.unclewolfies.com/ The Bear - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_(TV_series) Al’s Beef - https://www.alsbeef.com/ The Girl and the Goat - https://www.girlandthegoat.com/chicago Sidecar - https
303 - Weak Opinions About Strong Things
Ben and J discuss the Fantasy draft update, favorite fries, tip culture, ice shapes, water bottles, participation trophies, shower beer, school uniforms, and pineapple on pizza. Relevant Links: Madden NFL - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL Owala - https://owalalife.com/ Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingo
302 - J’s One TRUE Co-Host
J and BETH discuss the transition to all the kids being in school, Facebook marketplace, mahjong, wicks of the peek, their first date, prom, and marching band. Relevant Links: K-Pop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters Love is Blind UK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is_Blind:_UK Dungeon Crawler Carl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_Crawler_Carl Failure to
301 - Don’t Teach Fear
Ben and J discuss draft day, the band Fun and the nature of fame, learned fear, and Mahjong. Relevant Links: Caitlin Clark - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caitlin_ClarkNate Ruess - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Ruess That Thing You Do - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Thing_You_Do! Matthew McConaughey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_McConaughey Bo Burnahm - https://en.wikipedia.org
300 - Would We Stop the Pop??
Ben and J discuss new dock, NOTW podcast dreams, surfing, brotherhood, the numbers, and dream roller coasters.Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning)Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out)Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroi
299 - J WON WORLDS!
Ben and J discuss farmers' tans, and all the wonderful things at Pokemon Worlds.Relevant Links: Check out Through the Griffin Door Patreon to hear those Owlery Episodes - patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning)Des Moi
298 - Ben's SPECIALEST Guest
Ben and ALYCE(!!!) discuss daily routines, Addy’s new negotiation techniques, their dogs, pageants, Alyce’s ex, star signs, and F1. Relevant Links: The Gilded Age - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gilded_Age_(TV_series) Carlos Sainz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Sainz_Jr. New’d - https://newdsalem.com/ Ben and Alyce’s Wedding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXc-9pyNrRU Get your ticket
297 - How to... Charisma?
Ben and J discuss being charismatic, similarities between The Bear and Encanto, whether or not pressure is helpful or harmful, and taking your kids to the mall.Relevant Links: Stitch Fix - https://www.stitchfix.com/ The Bear - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_(TV_series) Encanto - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encanto Will Poulter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Poulter Get your tickets
296 - The Universal Shoving Phenomenon
Ben and J discuss Ben’s trip to the Dominican Republic, our crazy AC issues, being “barefoot people,” fancy tweezers, taking the kids to Big Lick Comic Con, Pokemon Worlds coming up, and hot dogs. Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning)Des Moines, IA - 9/
295 - The End of A Chapter
In the 295th episode of the Pop, Ben and J discuss the complexities of growing older, making amends with the past, if fruitcake is actually terrible, and the strange artifacts kids steal to play with.Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning)Des Moines, IA -
294 - Streaming Arguments
Ben and J discuss one of Ben’s neighbors, J back-squating, arguing in person, the Coldplay Affair, role models, career cycles, and re-fixing things. Relevant Links: Inside Out 2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_Out_2 Heavyweight Podcast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavyweight_(podcast) The Original Coldplay Concert TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kJbeFW/ Modern Family Clip - https:/
293 - Summer Break (Ben’s Version) [From The Vault]
Ben and J discuss Ben’s lake trip, natural scents, 9 Lives, accents, roller hockey, longevity and Spearmint.Relevant Links: Mr. Frumble’s Worst Day Ever - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1930715.Mr_Frumble_s_Worst_Day_Ever_ Dr Bronner’s soap - https://www.drbronner.com/ The Truman Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Truman_Show Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: h
292 - J on 30A
Ben and J discuss Luke going to camp, J’s anniversary vacation, travel stress and Birkenstocks.Relevant Links: F1 movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_(film) Richard Scarry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Scarry Birkenstocks - https://www.birkenstock.com/us Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapol
291 - Popcorn Never Goes Bad
In previous After the Final Pop Episodes, Ben and J discussed what letters of the alphabet are best, their Pringle eating competition and how to resolve conflict from your distant past.If you would like to get in on more of this ATFP action you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/
290 - Money, Money, Money!
Ben and J discuss productivity levels, 10 years of marriage, the IKEA Effect and the Ben, Franklin Effect, Black Mirror and money.Relevant Links: The IKEA Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IKEA_effect Diablo II - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_II The Ben Franklin Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect Black Mirror - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror Get your
289 - Ripping Blades
Ben and J discuss Father’s Day, their thoughts on the new How to Train Your Dragon movie, J’s kids competing in a BeyBlade Tournament and catching fireflies.Relevant Links: How to Train Your Dragon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_(2025_film) Fantastic Four - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fantastic_Four:_First_Steps Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST
288 - A Funny Snake Story
Ben and J discuss alligator and snake stories, the Nate Bargatze Show, Mario Kart DESPAIR, garden updates, dopamine hits, and remote control cars.Relevant Links: Nate Bargatze - https://nateland.com/pages/nate Will Forte - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Forte Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, I
287 - Campfire Corndogs
Ben and J discuss losing sleep, Outdoor Boys stopping YouTube, and their latest family camping trip.Relevant Links: The Outdoor Boys Goodbye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwC8jwnXfo4 Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul, MN - 9/20Milwaukee,
286 - EPIC WAS EPIC!!!
Ben and J discuss all the details of their trip to Epic Universe: the rides, the food, the characters AND MORE!Relevant Links: RollerCoaster Tycoon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RollerCoaster_Tycoon Umbridge’s PUNISHMENT Finally Revealed! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWCHcuxvruw Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour
285 - SCB Saved My Life
Ben and J discuss the crazy loud AC unit, their upcoming (past) EPIC trip, J’s refrigerator, reacting to Year 1 videos, and Year 1 Pop topics.Relevant Links: Parenthood - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenthood_(2010_TV_series)Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moine
284 - Exit Light, Enter Night
Ben and J discuss the Metallica concert, car grille hotdogs, dopamine keepitup, and win-win situations. Relevant Links: Fans in Lane Stadium Go Crazy to Enter Sandman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crhWP__g-_c Dopamine Nation - https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indian
283 - J DID A TRIATHLON!!
Ben and J discuss J’s triathlon experience, chasing the novelty of change, tricking out Ben’s car and J’s garage. Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul, MN - 9/20Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get you
282 - Ben’s Second Tattoo??
Ben and J discuss a typical garden update, camping, cool knives, banana beer, and Ben’s newest tattoo!Relevant Links: Most Recent Goblet of FIRE Quiz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08DgCs3Qbwg&t=3041s Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul
281 - WE WENT TO JAPAN!
Ben and J discuss STAR WARS CELEBRATION IN JAPAN!!! All the movies they watched on the flight, the Pokemon Center, Meta’s VR Interface, the actual convention, the pins they got (of course) and the Star Wars fandom in general. Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines,
280 - J Charges a Herd of Deer
Ben and J discuss Luke’s life changing experience, charging deers, the office greenhouse, Ben’s Peloton experience, triathlon training, and necks.Relevant Links: Drive to Survive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_1:_Drive_to_Survive Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50 Email the
279 - Don’t Ask for Forgiveness
This episode is sponsored by Turtle Beach -- Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code POPCORN at https://www.turtlebeach.com/POPCORN! #turtlebeachpodBen and J discuss a fence building update, The Apology Languages, and the three words that define their style. Relevant Links: The Martian - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(Weir_novel) The Apology Language Assessment - http
278 - Ben’s House Got Struck by Lightning
Ben and J discuss the chopping wood, garage cleaning, the rototiller, repetition, conversational crutches, becoming an expert, and research papers.Relevant Links: Severance - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severance_(TV_series) Outliers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliers_(book) Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://b
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