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Popcorn Culture

J and Ben Carlin

Popcorn Culture is brought to you by J and Ben Carlin aka the SuperCarlinBrothers on YouTube. The two are most well known for the The Pixar Theory, Rampant Predictions of your favorite upcoming movies, Harry Potter Trivia Fiends, and for being a pair of man childs. Man children? Men Children. None of those seem right. You get the point. Anyway, they wanted a way to talk more in depth about their theories and BEYOND! And this is their solution.

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71:46

307 - Ben’s WORST Week EVER!

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/10/24

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:

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71:45

306 - The Lore of the Blades

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/10/17

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:

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70:51

305 - WE BOUGHT A DOCK!!

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/10/10

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:

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63:10

304 - The Magic of Tour

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/10/03

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:

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75:11

303 - Weak Opinions About Strong Things

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/09/26

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

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65:38

302 - J’s One TRUE Co-Host

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/09/19

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 -

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63:34

301 - Don’t Teach Fear

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/09/12

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:

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69:23

300 - Would We Stop the Pop??

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/09/05

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:

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69:24

299 - J WON WORLDS!

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/08/29

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

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71:39

298 - Ben's SPECIALEST Guest

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/08/22

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

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83:33

297 - How to... Charisma?

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/08/15

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

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72:26

296 - The Universal Shoving Phenomenon

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/08/08

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

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66:21

295 - The End of A Chapter

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/08/01

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

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86:11

294 - Streaming Arguments

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/07/25

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

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66:17

293 - Summer Break (Ben’s Version) [From The Vault]

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/07/18

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: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17

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65:44

292 - J on 30A

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/07/11

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: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning)Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN -

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80:56

291 - Popcorn Never Goes Bad

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/07/04

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/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning)Des Moines, IA -

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74:07

290 - Money, Money, Money!

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/06/27

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 Tour

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67:49

289 - Ripping Blades

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/06/20

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 - 9/16St. Louis, MO -

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68:21

288 - A Funny Snake Story

Popcorn Culture ·

2025/06/13

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 - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI -

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