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 tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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 here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit,...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 St. Paul, MN - 9/20 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Cleveland, OH - 9/25 Get your own GMA stickers...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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 Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 St. Paul, MN - 9/20 Milwa...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 38 min
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 - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 St. Paul, MN - 9/20 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Clev...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 St. Paul, MN - 9/20 Milwaukee, WI - 9/2...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 St. Paul, MN - 9/20 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Cleveland, OH - 9/25 Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bing...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 St. Paul, MN - 9/20 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Cleveland, OH - 9/25 Get ...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 - 9/16 St. Louis, MO - 9/17 Des Moines, IA - 9/19 St. Paul, MN - 9/20 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21 Chicago, IL - 9/23 Detroit, MI - 9/24 Clevelan...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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 show: popcornculturepod@gmail.com Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCultur...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr
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! #turtlebeachpod Ben 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 - https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/apology-language Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersme...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 11 min
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://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50 Email the show: popcornculturepod@gmail.com Discuss the Podcast on R...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Ben and J discuss the show Severance, Ben’s felled tree, and J’s peach tree. Relevant Links: Severance - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severance_(TV_series) Project Hail Mary - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Hail_Mary 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 S...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Ben and J discuss their Irish heritage, the anniversary of the Celtics game, parades, papier mache dinosaur, Ben getting botox, fashion through the ages, 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: h...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Ben and J discuss their newest candle, swimming at the YMCA, the New York City trip, seeing Wicked on Broadway, Liberty Bagels, Peloton, and the food tour. Relevant Links: Get Your Sorting Candle Here - https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/the-sorting-candle The Wicked Movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(2024_film) Liberty Bagels - https://libertybagels.com/ Regé-Jean Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reg%C3%A9-Jean_Page Lost - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_(TV_series)...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Ben and J discuss microphones, art and nature, Name of the Wind, standing ovations, spicy wings, tasty beer, and celebrity interviews. Relevant Links: Hot Ones Sauce - https://heatonist.com/collections/all-hot-sauces PBJ Beer - https://xulbeer.com/event/pbj-mixtape-can-release-2023-05-05/ Snoop Dogg Ice Cream - https://drbombayfoods.com/ Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50 Email the sho...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr
Ben and J discuss CuisinArt, sloshy water, cold feet, tour music, crocheted patronuses, the twins' birthday, PinHQ and the guestbooks. Relevant Links: Pin HQ - https://www.pinhqorlando.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...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 14 min
This week we wanted to give everyone a little preview of what it’s like over on ye ol’ patreon with a few of the After the Final Pop episodes. If these pique your interest and you are not yet a member of our Patreon community you can sign up right here: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture Ben and J discuss oatmeal raisin cookies, Ben’s introspection, smoothie life, Pez candy, eggnog, and more details about their eventual, maybe, hopefully upcoming film 27 Buttes. Get your own GMA stickers: ht...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Ben and J answer YOUR questions and discuss therapy, Disney Punk, OG YouTubers, rewards at jobs, Freaky Friday-ing, doing content outdoors, and the Worst Uber Ever. Relevant Links: A Whole New Sound - https://open.spotify.com/album/4rKpyXuKGtcZvaHFIXgjLP The Nostalgic Critic - https://www.youtube.com/@ChannelAwesome Philip DeFranco - https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipDeFranco Community Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@communitychannel Vlogbrothers - https://www.youtube.com/@vlogbrothers Ze Frank ...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Ben and J discuss J nearly missing the trip, the results of their Disney over/unders, pin hunting and trading, the Bippity Boppity Boutique and Big Lick Comic Con. Tickets Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW!!! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southeast Tour Dates: Charlotte, NC - 02/11/2025 Orlando, FL - 02/13/2025 Tampa, FL - 02/14/2025 Jacksonville, FL - 02/16/2025 Atlanta, GA - 02/18/2025 Nashville, TN - 02/19/2025 Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popco...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Ben and J AND Alyce AND Beth discuss their upcoming Disney trip! Relevant Links: The Outdoor Boys - https://www.youtube.com/@OutdoorBoys Sonic Movies - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(film) Our Bluey Video from that day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3lOBMiXNMU Tickets Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW!!! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southeast Tour Dates: Charlotte, NC - 02/11/2025 Orlando, FL - 02/13/2025 Tampa, FL - 02/14/2025 Jacksonville, FL - 02/16/20...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Ben and J discuss wearing belts, nasal strips, over/under bets on the Disney trip, the Commanders playoff games, and McDonalds toys. Relevant Links: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_3_(film) Tickets Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW!!! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southeast Tour Dates: Charlotte, NC - 02/11/2025 Orlando, FL - 02/13/2025 Tampa, FL - 02/14/2025 Jacksonville, FL - 02/16/2025 Atlanta, GA - 02/18/2025 Nashville, TN - 02/19/2025...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Ben and J discuss mayonnaise, Ben’s goofy shirts, ice baths, sacrifices, the wild west, and homesteading. Relevant Links: Of Course Reference - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamechangershow/video/7273569623587507499?lang=en Woody Jackson Cows - https://woodyjacksonartist.com/prints-1 Lonesome Dove - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonesome_Dove The Big Green - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Green Tickets Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW!!! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southeast...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Ben and J discuss mic stands, office BeyBlades, corals, a western book, accents, adaptations for roommate living, apologizing, and their upcoming Disney trip. Relevant Links: HARDEST Frozen Trivia Quiz | POLAR PLUNGE PUNISHMENT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjXou1F-NHE Lonesome Dove - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonesome_Dove Tickets Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW!!! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southeast Tour Dates: Charlotte, NC - 02/11/2025 Orlando, FL - 02/13/2025 ...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Ben and J discuss New Years resolutions, Survivor, Bey Blades, camping, ice baths, New Years Eve dancing, and Diablo 4. Relevant Links: Hunger Games - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games Survivor - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivor_(American_TV_series) Diablo 4 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_IV Tickets Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW!!! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southeast Tour Dates: Charlotte, NC - 02/11/2025 Orlando, FL - 02/13/2025 Tampa, FL - 02...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min
TW: Pregnancy Loss (if you would like to skip, the timestamp for that conversation is 19:48 - 23:31. It is discussed in as light and gentle a tone as is possible for that topic.) Ben and J discuss sourdough, cruises, solo adventures, birthdays, boats, recognition, the Celtics, Easter, Bluey, auctions, the mustache, tour, gardening, lake trip, new set, cousins wedding, preschool, tour again, the beer mile, sports, Wicked, and prepping for Christmas. Relevant Links: Brooklyn Nine-Nine - https://en...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Ben and J discuss the stars at Christmas, confirmation bias, chosen ones, sonder, competitive Pokemon, the reason for art, and reminisce about the Pop over the years. Tickets Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW!!! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southeast Tour Dates: Charlotte, NC - 02/11/2025 Orlando, FL - 02/13/2025 Tampa, FL - 02/14/2025 Jacksonville, FL - 02/16/2025 Atlanta, GA - 02/18/2025 Nashville, TN - 02/19/2025 Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/po...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Ben and J discuss the shell game, getting Beth a piano, random talents and party tricks, and accidental non-scams. Relevant Links: Wicked the Musical - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(musical) Godzilla - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla_(franchise) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers Tickets Through the Griffin TOUR are ON SALE NOW!!! https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Southeast Tour Dates: Charlotte, NC - 02/11/2025 Orlando,...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Ben and J discuss Pop Watson, Thanksgiving prep, best animated shows of all time, the Drumstick Dash, Luke’s birthday, Addy’s first movie theater experience, Moana 2 disappointment, annual 12/05 day, and Beyblades. Relevant Links: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Z:_Budokai_Tenkaichi Arcane - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcane_(TV_series) Avatar the Last Airbender - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender Invincible - https://en.wiki...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 25 min
