Popcorn Culture

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 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Day Nobody Wants This - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobody_Wants_This 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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles:BIG CHAPChapless BenjaminEdited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/BlackpinkMiracle on Ice - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_Ice_(1981_film) 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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_of_a_Showgirl 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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/   Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles: Are Prodigies Still Possible?Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles: Post-DCC BluesEdited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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://www.sidecarsliderbar.com/locations/ferndale 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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: popcornculturepod@gmail.com  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Launch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Failure_to_Launch J.J. Reddick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JJ_Redick Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance - https://youtu.be/hSVi7OWHoqA Beth’s Favorite Marching Band Performance - https://youtu.be/2elwCve_uy4 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 (sold out)Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out)Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (sold out)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles:Our First Date Marching Band Politics Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyChapters: 00:00 - Intro, The Kids06:11 - Plan for the Day!12:20 - Wicks of the Peek17:06 - Get to Know Beth!Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/wiki/Bo_Burnham 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 (sold out)Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out)Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (sold out)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles:Taylor Grade FameA Jong-OffEdited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (sold out)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Moines, IA - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out)Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (sold out)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 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 - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (sold out)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles:Do We Talk Too Much?Pageant QueenThe Third PlaceEdited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 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 - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (sold out)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out)Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (low ticket warning)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate TitlesSmells of StigmaBarefoot on PurposeHot Dog Approachability Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out) Milwaukee,WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (low ticket warning)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)If you’d like to help support the show find us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/popcorncultureCarlin Brothers Candles :: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/collections/candle-collectionGet Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com/#f805834af83dce50Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickersEmail the show: popcornculturepod@gmail.comDiscuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcastFollow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/Follow SCB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornculturepodPopcorn Culture :: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-culture/id1489534116 https://open.spotify.com/show/2fGZ1JLT07rpWbJJtZQ7ukEdited by: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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://www.tiktok.com/@hulu/video/7528560562003856653?lang=en 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 - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (low ticket warning)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)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 the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate TitlesNeighborhood Choreography Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy