Batten down the hatches & grab your crossbows, Jibbz & Ebuka spill about Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later". They discuss the two distinct halves of the film (19:55), Spike's decision to leave the island (39:45), that bonkers ending (55:55), before jumping into The Ballerina (1:08:06) and what makes a good action star (1:14:35)
As we eagerly await this year's EMMY nominations, Bankole & Cris share their Hail Mary prayer requests for the filmmakers, performers & shows they would love to see nominated. Warning : Excessive gushing about your favourite shows, including 'Severance' (18:55), 'Industry' (48:55), 'Shrinking' (1:01:10) and more. You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Available on YouTube. Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Cris Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede...
We're recommending again! William returns to the pod to chat with Bankole about some of the 2025 TV Shows that have gone under the radar (10:45), including Natasha Lyonne's 'Poker Face' . Then they share their excitement (and cautious optimism) for the year's jam-packed summer movie schedule (50:45). You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also Available on YouTube . You can follow William on Twitter & Instagram Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: William Goodman Production by: B...
THIS is what happens . When A-List talent meets social commentary and narrative genius. Ebube and Chinedu reunite with Emmanuel for a hilariously detailed discussion of Jon Hamm's new Apple TV+ show, 'Your Friends & Neighbours' . They discuss Apple's strategies for both media and technology, including how they approach telling people about their shows, before getting into what this show teaches us about wealth and culture. They get into the woes of parenting, the mechanics of excess, and the...
Ayisha, Chris & Ofili are here to give their review of the Cannes film festival and talk us through the most anticipated films from the festival. We talk about WHY we love the Cannes film festival and the general workings of the festival (08:55), discuss Jafar Panahi and his Palme d'Or winning movie 'It Was Just an Accident' (16:13), Joachim Trier's newest film - 'Sentimental Value' (26:35), and predictions on how the festival & the general state of the world could affect awards voting (...
This was Bankole's dream, but the dream changed. He is joined by Lolade (in the studio!) and their very own mother of dance, Cris, to discuss the hilarious and excellent fourth season of 'Hacks' . They first head to Singapore to share their thoughts on the season finale (6:30) and what they hope to see in the fifth season, before awarding their end-of-season superlatives (20:50). You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Available on YouTube . Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guests: Lolad...
Jibbz & Priscilla have accepted their mission and are delivering their verdict on ' Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' . They discuss their favourite two part franchise ending movies (10:09), the over the top melodrama of Tom Cruise's final impossible mission (17:08) , the legacy of the Mission Impossible franchise (37:19) AND SO MUCH MORE You can support us here . Please subscribe to our Newsletter . Hosts: Priscilla & Jibbz Production by: Ebuka...
Amidst a busy year covering some of the most evocative dramas, we found the time to admire a timely gem and frankly, we love it. Ebube taps Chinedu and AJ for a hilarious debrief on Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's new Apple TV+ satire, 'The Studio' , and their discussion is almost as beautifully chaotic as the show itself. They talk about their favorite cameos and the genius of the show's episodic structure, before briefly getting into what really goes on at Hollywood award shows, as well as Davi...
Ebube, Chinedu and Emmanuel are making terrible decisions and doing emergency childbirth as they discuss the season finale of HBO's 'The Last of Us' . They touch on Ellie's infuriating decision making, Saint Jessie of Wyoming, the episode's bold creative swing and what it might mean for Season 3. You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also Available on YouTube . Hosts: Ebube Ubochi and Chinedu Iheji Guest: Emmanuel Pius-Ogiji Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede...
Joel's back! And so is Emmanuel!! He joins Ebube and Chinedu to discuss the penultimate episode of 'The Last of Us' Season 2; the long-awaited flashbacks episode. They touch on Ellie's change through her teenage years, her wholesome birthday experiences, Joel's continued deceit and of course, the excellent porch scene. Ahead of next week's finale, they also touch on some of the season's successes and failures so far. You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also Available on YouTu...
It's somehow *only* Day 2 in Seattle and Ebube and Chinedu have had to get in some help. Pete Peppers drops by to help them emotionally navigate the exhausting 'The Last of Us' episode. They discuss Ellie's descent into savagery (14:15), the Seraphites' brutality (43:00), the surprise guests in Seattle and much more. You can find Pete's channel Here . You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also Available on YouTube . Hosts: Ebube Ubochi and Chinedu Iheji Guest: Pete Peppers Prod...
The boys have finally made it to optimistic Seattle just in time to get into this week's 'The Last of Us' . They first share some of their thoughts on last week's mournful episode (04:50), before discussing Jeffrey Wright's debut as Isaac Dixon (17:45) and episode four's epic human and zombie carnage (46:10). You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also Available on YouTube . Hosts: Ebube Ubochi and Chinedu Iheji Guest: Emmanuel Pius-Ogiji Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede...
For a few hours, we were free. Bankole and Lolade are free to continue talking about the best movie of the year so far, Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' . In a wide-ranging conversation, they gush about the expert filmmaking on show, their thoughts on the villain and of course, the emotional, physical and intellectual effects of the film's centrepiece (04:40). Before leaving, they check in on their beloved 'Hacks' , following the debut of Deborah's late-night show (48:45). You can support us here . Subs...
Don't let the Devil follow you home! Ayisha & Ebuka are discussing the movie of the moment, Ryan Coogler's audacious period Vampire epic, 'SINNERS' . They investigate Coogler's depictions of the film's many themes (9:30) , the allure of Remmick as a villain (23:05), the film's welcomed sexiness (45:13), the superb acting performances (1:04:00) AND SO MUCH MORE You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Hosts: Ayisha Belgore & Ebuka Production by: Ebuka Theme Music: Mia Sugun...
Umm we're going to need a minute. Ebube, Chinedu & Emmanuel drag themselves away from their raw emotions to discuss this week's excellent episode of HBO's 'The Last of Us' . They, of course, discuss the horrific, game-changing events of the episode, before heading to Jackson to to analyse an excellent action set-piece between the town and a horde of infected! Email us your episode thoughts at popcornfordinnerpod@gmail.com You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also Available...
It’s been 5 years and Ebube, Chinedu and Emmanuel have settled into the exciting life of council meetings, NYE Church parties and urban planning. So dial up the Constructo meter and join them as they dive into the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ . They reflect on Joel’s decision from the end of last season (5:25), before discussing Season 2’s immediate aftermath of the hospital massacre and the relative peace in the time jump (19:40). They wrap up by answering some listener questions...
Hunts, Hair. HELP! Bankole and Dumebi are saying goodbye to pit girl and to another season of 'Yellowjackets' . To wrap up the season, they have a big-picture discussion on where the show stands after this third season and the different paths it has taken since its premiere (4:15), before discussing the Yellowjackets engaging in yet another hunt (24:00) and the AdultJackets splitting into some deadly factions (40:00). You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also available on YouT...
Ayisha is joined by Popcorn For Dinner friends, Ofili & Jerry, for a blockbuster episode discussing TWO releases from two of our best directors. They begin with their thoughts on 'Mickey 17' , Bong Joon Ho's follow-up to his Best Picture-winning 'Parasite' . Then they delve into Steven Soderbergh's sexy, espionage thriller - 'Black Bag' (52:12), and of course, make sure to praise clubhouse fave, Marisa Abela (1:09:50). You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Hosts: Ayisha Bel...
It's the end of another stressful stay at 'The White Lotus' and Bankole and Lolade are here with their *instant* reactions to the super-sized Season 3 finale. They try to decipher what Mike White is trying to say with the finale, why this season feels especially dark, and who is going home with $5 million dollars, bullets, or a new love for their family! You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Available on YouTube . Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Lolade Production by: Bankole Im...
A Classic Hero's Journey! Bankole & Dumebi have gathered for the penultimate episode of 'Yellowjackets' Season 3. After briefly checking in on the group's decision (by force) not to leave the wilderness, they catch up with the AdultJackets, once again praising Van and asking if there's more to the story than we expect. You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also available on YouTube . Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Dumebi Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede...
Our holiday at 'The White Lotus' is almost up but Ebube has dropped in right in time to discuss the season's penultimate episode with Bankole and Lolade. They touch on what they believe the season's themes are, Saxon's capability (or lack of) for change and another ridiculous sex anecdote. They mourn Frank's sobriety and Belinda's decision-making and finally, ponder what the best app is to send money to a Russian fraudster you slept with in Thailand. You can support us here . Subscribe to our Ne...
Dumebi returns to chat with Bankole about the appearance we've been waiting for all season. They discuss Hilary Swank's much-anticipated 'Yellowjackets' debut and what everyone seems to be saying about Shauna (5:55). They then head back to 1997 to dissect just why some of the team are adamant on not going back home (29:50). You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also available on YouTube . Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Dumebi Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede...
As we say goodbye to the Apple TV+ phenomenon that is 'Severance' — hopefully not for too long — we decided to examine the settling dust to figure out whether the show's second season managed to stick the landing. Ebube brings Chinedu in once again to address the finale's biggest questions, and this time they're joined by Bankole who has a lot to say about the show's seasonal arc and the online discourse that's stemmed from it. They start by trying to decide whether the season worked as a whole,...
Bankole and Lolade are nursing full moon-sized hangovers this week as they discuss the sixth episode of 'The White Lotus' Season 3. They start with a quick death pool check-in (7:40) before examining the many problems in the Ratfliff family (10:30). Before wrapping up their discussion, they stop by our favourite friends finally hashing it out (50:55). You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also available on YouTube . Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Lolade Production by: Bankole...
Bankole is all alone in the Wilderness this week as he discusses a frenetic episode of 'Yellowjackets' . He tries to make sense of Lottie's actions and the chaos they inevitably bring, before excitedly praising the reunion of the AdultJackets and questioning if we had it wrong about these characters all along! You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also available on YouTube . Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede...
Welcome to COLD HARBOUR! We finally made it! It's a full house this week for the 'Severance' season 2 finale as Ebube is joined by not just Chinedu, but both AJ and Jerry. And their schedule is PACKED. They start by briefly discussing what the episode didn't include, before getting into the surprises of the finale, both major and minor. They address the Eagans' master plan, Helly's fate and Mark's Dilemma, as well as what might be next for Gemma. They also try to figure out how well this season ...
It's the full moon celebration we've all been waiting for. To mark the annual event, Bankole, Obiora and Lolade have gathered to experience and discuss the full range of decadence on this week's 'The White Lotus' episode. From bars to boats and swimming pools, they are getting into *really* close families, terrible friends, 'white woman dancing', feeling like Asian girls and of course, the kiss we've all been dreading! What is desire? You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also ...
Bankole and Dumebi are listening to old DAT tapes as they prepare the feast for this week's 'Yellowjackets' episode. They discuss the AdultJackets, especially Shauna, finally kicking into action, just what the hell is going on with Van & Tai and Misty's discoveries. They then head back to 1997 to focus on Nat's emotional turmoil, the effects of her actions and those last-minute surprises! You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also available on YouTube . Host: Bankole Imoukh...
We're flies on the wall this week for 'Severance' on Apple TV+ as we watch seemingly every main character have some kind of on-screen meltdown as they try to get what's theirs. Ebube and Chinedu are back with AJ for a fun session of figuring out what the heck is wrong with everyone. They dive into Dylan's ring, Helly's eggs and Milchick's eloquence, as well as the show apparently having its very own Robert Baratheon all along. They also entertain Chinedu's borderline upsetting theories on Gemma,...
Stand ready! Ebuka, Goziem and Oseghale need all the help they can get to face this week's 'Invincible' Season 3 finale. Luckily, Ebube is on hand to gush about Conquest, Jeffrey Dean Morgan's voice acting and Mark facing another heap of unmitigated trauma. The group also assesses who won the fight, Mark's mindset change and why you can just never trust the feds! You can support us here . Subscribe to our Newsletter . Also available on YouTube . Host: Ebuka Nnamani Guests: Chaigoziem, Oseghale a...
