Pop Cultured

Subscribe at patreon.com/popcultured to hear ad-free and exclusive episodes! What we've been Doing: Jacob visited Universal Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights, and turned it into a full-fledged theme park vacation and anniversary celebration with his wife. Peter sailed on Star of the Seas where he saw Back to the Future: The Musical. He also experienced Halloween Horror Nights on both coasts.  Brad played the lottery HT went to the Venice Film Festival!  BJ was on the Corn Telethon! What we've been Reading: Jacob read The Art Thief by Michael Finkel. BJ read Butts: A Backstory by Heather Radke HT has been listening to an audiobook of Pynchon's Vineland, but doesn't think that's the best way to read this book What we've been Watching: Peter watched Unknown Number: The High School Catfish Jacob watched The Roses. Brad watched Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, and Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare BJ rewatched Risky Business & Shock Treatment, and watched D(e)AD HT's Venice favorites, plus watched Magic Mike's Last Dance and Cool Hand Luke, also saw the Hamilton live recording premiere with special cast appearances What we've been Eating: Brad tried Bloom Sparkling Energy Crisp Apple, Pumpkin Spice Latte Hershey's Nuggets, Pumpkin Pie Cow Tales, and Pumpkin Spice Caramel Creams. BJ discovered she likes alcoholic shrubs

Head to patreon.com/popcultured to get access to lots of additional episodes you won't see here. If you want to respond to anything we've said, offer any feedback, suggest topics of conversation, or just say hello, you can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com. What we've been Doing: BJ's teen girl movie podcast celebrated 5 years! What we've been Reading: BJ re-read The Long Walk What we've been Watching: Brad watched Taskmaster season 19 with Jason Mantzoukas Ben watched Eephus and American Sweatshop BJ finished Twisted Metal s2, watched Baby Assassins 3: Nice Days, and PIECES What we've been Eating: Brad tried Reese's Oreo Peanut Butter Cups, Fanta Chucky's Punch, Fritos Classic Ranch Corn Chips, Starburst Pops Green Apple BJ is eating yogurt-covered freeze-dried fruits What we've been Playing:  Brad is officially obsessed with Fortnite

If you're not subscribed over at patreon.com/popcultured, you're missing out on a ton of bonus episodes! Check it out and see if subscribing makes sense for you. What we've been Watching: HT finally finished The Bear season 4, watched Kpop Demon Hunters & The Odd Couple Brad watched The Roses, Coherence, KPop Demon Hunters, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) in theaters. Ben watched The Lavender Hill Mob and The Automat. Jacob re-watched Five Nights at Freddy's. What we've been Reading: Jacob read Fade In by Michael Piller. What we've been Eating: Brad tried the Marshmallow Butterfinger, Little Debbie Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Creme Pies, and Herr's Steakhouse Fried Onion (and Dip) Chips

Head to patreon.com/popcultured to subscribe and unlock access to a bunch of episodes that aren't in this feed! What we've been Doing: BJ just got back from the Midwest! Jacob adopted a new kitten.   What we've been Reading: BJ has been reading "Like. A History of the World's Most Hated (and Misunderstood) Word" by Megan C. Reynolds Jacob is nearing the end of Terry Pratchett's Discworld series.  What we've been Watching: Ben watched Brokeback Mountain for the first time. BJ watched Family (2018), Freakier Friday, and Fit for TV Jacob has been doing a total rewatch of King of the Hill, and he's showing his wife Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Brad watched The Pickup (and Freakier Friday) and has been watching episodes of Space Ghost: Coast to Coast What we've been Eating: Brad got delicious pie from an Amish bakery, likes the Cheesy Melt Grilled Steak Burrito and Dulce de Leche Cinnabon Delights at Taco Bell, and tried the return of Jolt Cola BJ had walking tacos and learned some people don't know what that is What we've been Playing:  Brad has been trying the Battlefield 6 Beta If you want to respond to anything we've said, offer any feedback, suggest topics of conversation, or just say hello, you can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com.

Subscribe at patreon.com/popcultured so you don't miss out on any of our extra episodes! What we've been Doing: Peter went to San Diego Comic-Con to the first time in 6 years Ben went to Thailand for the digital release of Jurassic World Rebirth Peter wants to rant about how he feels like Rebirth ruined the legacy of Jurassic World HT discovered the NY public pools What we've been Reading: HT has been reading Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels What we've been Watching: Brad watched Megalopolis with Francis Ford Coppola and Fixed HT watched Weapons, Cloud. Peter watched WWE Unreal on Netflix  Ben watched Perfect Blue. What we've been Eating: Brad tried Baconator Cheez-Its and A&W Ice Cream Sundae Soda What we've been Playing: Brad played Fortnite for the first time If you want to respond to anything we've said, offer any feedback, suggest topics of conversation, or just say hello, you can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com.

Subscribe at patreon.com/popcultured to listen to all of our episodes -- these are just a taste! What we've been Watching: Ben finally caught up with The Pitt. Jacob has some specific thoughts on M3GAN 2.0.  Brad watched Long Live the State. BJ watched 28 Years Later w/ a crowd of normies, so she's recommending Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story. What we've been Eating: Brad tried Cheez-It Pizza and Awesome Sauce Goldfish. BJ tried all of the Taco Bell Frescas drink specials. If you want to respond to anything we've said, offer any feedback, suggest topics of conversation, or just say hello, you can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com.

Subscribe to us over at patreon.com/popcultured to hear ad-free episodes and get access to a bunch of bonus conversations, including rankings and box office discussions. What we've been Doing: BJ and Jacob and Ben were protesting! What we've been Reading: Jacob is making his way through The Weird.  BJ is making her way through Popcorn Disabilities by Kristen Lopez (available for preorder, releasing in November) What we've been Watching: Ben watched Odd Man Out. BJ rewatched The Doom Generation & watched The Maids HT saw 28 Years Later & watched Paper Moon Brad saw Bring Her Back and has been watching Last One Laughing Jacob watched The Phoenician Scheme.  What we've been Eating: BJ is in heaven because it's bomb pop-flavored nonsense season!! Brad tried Selena Gomez's new Oreos and wants to shout out Barq's Root Beer Float push-ups. What we've been Playing: BJ has picked up Animal Crossing after a year hiatus If you want to respond to anything we've said, offer any feedback, suggest topics of conversation, or just say hello, you can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com.

Welcome to Pop Cultured. We'll be sharing free episodes here every other week. Be sure to visit patreon.com/popcultured to become a subscriber and get access to exclusive episodes, including a weekly show talking about the biggest stories from the box office. In our first episode, we introduce the show and talk about the following: What we've been Watching: Peter watched How To Train Your Dragon (2025) HT has discovered Pluto TV Ben watched Atonement. What we've been Reading: Jacob read The Indifferent Stars Above What we've been Eating: Brad tried St. Julian's PB&J wine, wanna fight about it? If you want to respond to anything we've said, offer any feedback, suggest topics of conversation, or just say hello, you can reach us at popculturedfeedback@gmail.com. Please leave a review for us on Apple Podcasts. That makes a big difference, especially for a new show like this. Thanks for listening, everyone, and we'll talk to you soon.