Filmship
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin hosts Ben, Dan, and Mel as they take it in turns to pick a different movie to discuss each episode. They provide their own brand of insight on the movies as they learn more about each other. Look for new episodes every two weeks.
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Filmship 6: Melsie and the Pussycats
September 10, 2018 22:33 - 1 hour - 112 MBMission Log: Mel shares a vision of his younger self. A young man who was gonna make his dreams of rock stardom a reality. Just like Josie and the Pussycats! Rachel Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, and Tara Reid live out the rock fantasy of signing the big record deal and moving from the small town to the world stage! Will Ben and Daniel admire Mel’s dreams, or poop all over them? Listen and find out! Convo Portals: (Stuff We talked about you may want to look up) Josie and the Puss...
Filmship 5: Benxplorers
August 24, 2018 22:51 - 1 hour - 126 MBMission Log: Ben invites Mel and Daniel on an intergalactic movie adventure no too much unlike the adventure in 1985’s Explorers. An adorable Ethan Hawk leads his friends into space just like Ben leads us into discovering how and why this movie reaches out to him from beyond the stars. Do Mel and Daniel accept Ben’s invite? Listen and find out for yourselves! Convo Portals: (Stuff We talked about you may want to look up) Explorers Dairy Enemas Penis Size The Fifth Ele...
Filmship 4: Dantriot Games
July 16, 2018 18:31 - 56 minutes - 77 MBMission Log: Daniel (interestingly enough) produces the most patriotic movie for discussion thus far! Harrison Ford does the second best Captain America as Jack Ryan in Patriot Games! While Jack Ryan thinks and punches his way to the center of an IRA terrorist plot; this movie MAY hit to the core of a part of Daniel's chewy center. Will Ben and Mel be able to figure out how it does? Listen and find out! Convo Portals (Stuff We talked about you may want to look up) Patriot Games Tom C...
Filmship 3: Melformers
June 18, 2018 21:44 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBFilmship Conversation Portals Stuff we talked about that you may want to look up! Transformers: The Movie The Toys That Made Us SuperCultured Podcast
Filmship 2: Bennifer’s Body
May 29, 2018 22:22 - 1 hour - 146 MBFilmship Conversation Portals Stuff we talked about that you may want to look up! Jennifer’s Body https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1131734/ Karyn Kusama https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0476201/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr1 Diablo Cody https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1959505/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr1 Fueled by Ramen http://www.fueledbyramen.com Soundtrack https://g.co/kgs/2QzWo8 Greg Nicotero https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0630524/ KNB EFX http://www.knbefxgroup.com
FilmShip 1: Clueniel
May 07, 2018 17:29 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBThe guys from The Monster Popcorn Podcast are back and are inviting you to join them on their FilmShip! They jump right in and put their minds to the task of solving the murder mystery set forth by the amazing Tim Curry! Daniel is the dutiful butler and "buttles" us through Clue! Does 1985's hilarious ensemble tour de force have enough gasps, shrieks and laughs to satisfy Ben and Mel? As we learn what aspect of Daniel's personality draw him to Clue what will we also learn about Ben and Mel i...
Monster Popcorn 53: Cutthroat Island
August 18, 2016 18:59 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MBThe guys grab their swords and go swashbuckling on the high seas with Geena Davis and Matthew Modine! Mel leads the podcast discussing the merits and faults of Cutthroat Island, a much-maligned film among movie fans. Do Daniel and Ben side with the cinematic world? Or do they feel the movie has some redeeming qualities? Listen and find out!
Monster Popcorn 52: The Last of the Mohicans
June 28, 2016 13:58 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThe guys set out on a journey of discussion to the frontier with Michael Mann's epic romantic drama, The Last of the Mohicans. Daniel leads the discussion of a movie that all three guys grew up with but hadn't seen in quite some time. Will their memory of the movie be just as good as they remember? Give a listen and find out!
Monster Popcorn 51: Captain America - The Winter Soldier
June 01, 2016 04:04 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWith Captain America: Civil War in theaters, it was inevitable that a Captain America movie would make it onto the podcast. This month, Ben, Daniel and Mel discuss Steve Rogers' second outing in the Marvel cinematic universe as he goes up against the Winter Soldier!
Monster Popcorn 50: Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves
April 25, 2016 22:30 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBBen, Daniel and Mel take a trip down memory lane with the Kevin Costner-led Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Be sure to look out for a special appearance from Christian Slater himself (aka Ben doing an imitation). Also, Ben does a bad imitation of Sean Connery.
Monster Popcorn 49: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - PART II
March 31, 2016 06:08 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThis is it! The end of our journey through the world of Harry Potter comes to an end with part 2 of the Deathly Hallows podcast. Ben, Daniel and Mel talk the finale and the fun experiences they've had in the wizarding world.
Monster Popcorn 49: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - PART I
March 28, 2016 04:58 - 51 minutes - 48 MBThe #MPPodcast's journey through the world of Harry Potter is nearing its end and Ben, Daniel and Mel sit down to discuss part one of the climactic finale! And as a bonus, part two of the podcast will be released in just a couple of days! So be on the lookout for that!
Monster Popcorn 48: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
March 22, 2016 03:40 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBAfter an unexpectedly long break, the guys are back with a brand new episode! Ben, Daniel and Mel pick up where they left off on their journey through the world of Harry Potter, with the sixth movie in the franchise!
Monster Popcorn 46: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
June 18, 2015 02:55 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBBen, Daniel and Mel continue their journey through the world of Harry Potter with the fifth chapter, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! Daniel leads the guys through an extensive discussion and Ben gets possessed by Moaning Myrtle.
Monster Popcorn 45: Twister
June 02, 2015 19:13 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBBen, Daniel and Mel hop aboard the Barn Burner and put the pedal to the metal as they chase down Twister! Ben leads the guys in a discussion of the Steven Spielberg-produced action thriller and their love of this cinematic spectacle of entertainment. And of course, Bill Paxton.
Monster Popcorn 44: Silverado
May 19, 2015 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBBen, Daniel and Mel head back to the wild west with Silverado! Mel corrals his co-hosts into a discussion of Lawrence Kasdan's love letter to the western. So strap on your boots and saddle up for the newest episode of the podcast (or as they called it back in the ole west... "where in sam hell are those voices coming from? I don't understand these, these dang.. sound telegraphs! I reckon it's some voodoo magic!").
Monster Popcorn 43: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
May 05, 2015 23:58 - 1 hour - 65 MBBen, Daniel and Mel continue their journey through the world of Harry Potter with the fourth chapter, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! Daniel navigates the guys through the dark and difficult times that lie ahead for Harry and friends but it's all fun conversation here on the podcast as the MP trio hang out for a spell. So grab your magic wands and hang out with the guys!
Monster Popcorn 42: Housebound
April 22, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBBen, Daniel and Mel take a look at one of New Zealand's latest exports, the horror comedy, Housebound! Ben is surprised to learn that he picked a horror movie that Mel could not only watch but liked enough to watch twice! The guys all seem to share the same sentiment when it comes to this movie: it's pretty frickin' great!
Monster Popcorn 41: The Muppets
April 08, 2015 00:38 - 52 minutes - 49 MBBen, Daniel and Mel return to the world of Jim Henson with the Muppets' triumphant cinematic return in.. The Muppets! In this episode, Mel flails his arms like a Muppet and screams "yaaaaaay!" while also revealing a kinship with the film's star Jason Segel, Ben has secret me-parties and reveals his trigger word and Daniel is just a muppet of a man.
Monster Popcorn 40: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
March 24, 2015 06:14 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBBen, Daniel and Mel return to Hogwarts for the third chapter in the Harry Potter franchise! Daniel takes us through his favorite entry, The Prisoner of Azkaban, and the guys learn more about the wizarding world with Daniel's insight into the Potterverse. Mischief managed!
Monster Popcorn 39: Big Hero 6
March 11, 2015 06:20 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBBen, Daniel and Mel enter the vibrant and colorful world of Big Hero 6 this week! Ben leads the episode as the guys pal around discussing the highly entertaining and heartwarming tale of Hiro and his huggable robot, Baymax. So listen in and then continue the discussion of this Academy Award winning movie on Twitter and Facebook @MonsterPopHQ!
Monster Popcorn 38: Intolerable Cruelty
February 25, 2015 02:46 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBBen, Daniel and Mel take on the Coen brothers' ninth feature film, Intolerable Cruelty! The George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones led rom-com proves to be a highlight of the genre and a favorite of your intolerably superb hosts.
Monster Popcorn 37: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
February 10, 2015 20:18 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBBen, Daniel and Mel continue their journey through the world of Harry Potter! Daniel waves his wand over his co-hosts creating a discussion spell that has the guys talk cool movie and TV weaponery before delving into the mystery of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
Monster Popcorn 36: Edge of Tomorrow
January 27, 2015 05:52 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBBen, Daniel and Mel talk the Tom Cruise sci-fi actioneer, Edge of Tomorrow. Ben leads his fellow co-hosts onto the battlefield of cinematic discussion as they converse about invading "alien a-holes" and the Doug Liman-helmed summer blockbuster. LIVE. LISTEN. REPEAT.
Monster Popcorn 35: Star Trek - The Motion Picture
January 13, 2015 07:41 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBBen, Daniel and Mel find themselves beamed aboard the starship Enterprise this week as they discover Star Trek - The Motion Picture! Mel puts on his captains uniform this week as he leads his crew on an adventure the likes you've never seen (or heard)! The guys also master the art of the podcast episode intro!
Mini-sode: Year in Review
January 06, 2015 20:28 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBBen, Daniel and Mel wrap up 2014 with a look back at the movies they enjoyed over the past year and what movies they are looking forward to in 2015.
Monster Popcorn 34: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
December 23, 2014 21:46 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBBen, Daniel and Mel hopped aboard the Hogwarts Express this week and watched Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Daniel performed a summoning spell on Ben and Mel to gather them to talk about their favorite book-to-film adaptations before schooling the guys on wizards, witches and Quidditch. So grab your wands, pay attention and fall under the magical spell of the Monster Popcorn Podcast!
Monster Popcorn 33: Chef
December 09, 2014 02:35 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBBen, Daniel and Mel watched Jon Favreau's Chef this week. Ben kicks off the episode by having the guys discuss their creative passions and the obstacles they face. Then the guys discuss Favreau's excellent indie dramedy all the while craving some tasty Cuban sandwiches.
Monster Popcorn 32: Hellboy
November 26, 2014 04:56 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBBen, Daniel and Mel watched Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy this week. Mel kicks off the episode with a discussion on independent comic book movies before talking about the film adaptation of Mike Mignola's legendary comic book. The guys also call out Guillermo del Toro to hang out and shotgun a pizza with them.
Monster Popcorn 31: Nine Months
November 11, 2014 03:32 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBBen, Daniel and Mel watched the romantic comedy, Nine Months! Daniel opens the episode with a great discussion of the romantic comedy genre before diving into the Hugh Grant-led movie.
Monster Popcorn 30: Halloween
October 29, 2014 21:06 - 1 hour - 104 MBHello boys and ghouls! Your horrific hosts Ben, Daniel and Mel, as well our first guest host Nolan McBride, celebrated the Halloween season by watching the (holiday-appropriate) John Carpenter classic, Halloween! Ben kicks off the episode by posing the question, why does horror matter? The guys gather around the proverbial campfire as they get into a lengthy discussion on the genre before digging into Carpenter's influential horror film. So slip into something a little scary, grab yourself ...
Mini-sode: Reunited.. And It Feels So Good!
October 22, 2014 05:52 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBIt's a mini-episode! Ben, Daniel and Mel were all in Los Angeles at the same time and took advantage of this rare occasion to record a quick podcast together. The guys talk about their experience at the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride and share a few horror movie recommendations for the Halloween season.
Monster Popcorn 29: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
October 07, 2014 18:35 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBBen, Daniel and Mel watched some Spielbergian goodness this week with Close Encounters of the Third Kind! Mel kicks off the episode by asking the guys if they believe if aliens have ever visited Earth before diving into a discussion about the movie of the week.
Monster Popcorn 28: The Abyss
September 24, 2014 14:33 - 1 hour - 157 MBEpisode 28 of the Monster Popcorn Podcast is now ready for your earholes to consume! Ben, Daniel and Mel finish off their science fiction trilogy of episodes with James Cameron's The Abyss! Daniel kicks off the episode by leading a discussion on Cameron's filmography before delving into the deep and dark waters of The Abyss!
Monster Popcorn 27: Sunshine
September 10, 2014 01:48 - 1 hour - 148 MBBen, Daniel and Mel continue their science fiction trilogy of episodes with 2007's Sunshine! Ben kicks off the episode asking the guys what their favorite sci-fi TV show is before delving into the Danny Boyle-directed space thriller.
Monster Popcorn 26: The Last Starfighter
August 26, 2014 19:51 - 1 hour - 146 MBBen, Daniel and Mel start up a new trilogy of podcast episodes with the science fiction genre as its central theme. Mel kicks off the podcast talking about passionate opinions of all things popular culture and how we just need to understand each other's viewpoints and be respectful when we have opposing views. Then the conversation blasts off into space as we discuss the '80s sci-fi adventure flick, The Last Starfighter!
Monster Popcorn 25: Akira
August 12, 2014 19:08 - 1 hour - 148 MBBen, Daniel and Mel finish off their comic-book-themed trilogy with an anime favorite, Akira! Daniel leads the podcast talking about Japanese animation before discussing the movie of the week with Ben and Mel, who are newbies to the world of Akira.
Monster Popcorn 24: Ghostbusters - LIVE From Comic Con 2014
August 06, 2014 18:07 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe Monster Popcorn Podcast is proud to present Episode 24 LIVE from Comic Con 2014! Ben, Daniel and Mel descended upon the population of San Diego to discuss one of their favorite movies from the '80s, Ghostbusters! Plus listen in to learn how you can win a Ghostbusters Prize Pack! *(limited time offer)*
Monster Popcorn 23: Blade
July 15, 2014 18:33 - 1 hour - 149 MBBen, Daniel and Mel continue their comic-book-themed trilogy with everyone's favorite daywalker Blade! Ben leads the podcast this week as the guys discuss Marvel comic book movies before talking about the bloody (fun) vampire action film. The guys also have an exciting announcement to make about the next episode!
Monster Popcorn 22: Dick Tracy
July 01, 2014 21:58 - 1 hour - 152 MBBen, Daniel and Mel kick of their comic-book-themed trilogy with the pulpy detective story, Dick Tracy! Mel leads the podcast this week talking about comic book movies from the 1990s before delving into a discussion of one of his favorite comic book movies of all time. The guys also give each other Dick Tracy-style names and act like goofballs.
Monster Popcorn 21: Cliffhanger
June 17, 2014 19:21 - 1 hour - 129 MBBen, Daniel and Mel talk the Sylvester Stallone actioneer, Cliffhanger! Daniel leads the podcast this week in a discussion of cinema's greatest stunt work before the guys chat about the movie and all of its fun action beats and one-liners!
Monster Popcorn 20: Slither
June 03, 2014 18:24 - 1 hour - 120 MBBen, Daniel and Mel talk James Gunn's horror comedy Slither! Ben kicks off the podcast this week by having the guys talk about their love of Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Serenity, Slither) before the guys settle into their discussion of Gunn's directorial debut. The guys also try to master the art of the awkward ending!
Monster Popcorn 19: Days of Thunder
May 19, 2014 19:47 - 1 hour - 127 MBBen, Daniel and Mel discuss the testosterone-laden '90s Nascar movie, Days of Thunder, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman! Mel leads the pack this week by asking the guys what their favorite Tom Cruise roles/movies are before settling in to talk about the Tony Scott-directed movie. So listen in to hear what the guys think of the movie or if you want to find out how to seduce someone using sugar packets and some Nascar strategy!
Monster Popcorn 18: Now You See Me
May 07, 2014 18:13 - 1 hour - 125 MBBen, Daniel and Mel talk the magic-infused crime thriller, Now You See Me! Daniel kicks off the podcast talking about magic in the movies before we all settle in to discuss this week's movie.
Monster Popcorn 17: Big Trouble in Little China
April 22, 2014 13:41 - 1 hour - 123 MBBen, Daniel and Mel talk John Carpenter's action fantasy, Big Trouble in Little China! Ben kicks off the podcast asking the guys what their favorite Kurt Russell role is before hopping aboard the Pork Chop Express.
Monster Popcorn 16: The Big Lebowski
April 07, 2014 23:19 - 1 hour - 115 MBBen, Daniel and Mel talk some Coen Brother comedy goodness this week with The Big Lebowski! Mel kicks off the podcast asking the guys what their favorite Coen Brothers movie is before talking about The Dude himself. So make yourselves a couple of White Russians and sit back and enjoy the new episode!
Monster Popcorn 15: Veronica Mars
March 17, 2014 06:56 - 1 hour - 155 MBThe third and final episode of our DETECTIVE THEME trilogy culminates with Ben, Daniel and Mel talking about the new Veronica Mars movie! In celebration of the movie's release, we are releasing this episode ahead of schedule by a whole week! Daniel kicks off the podcast talking fond memories of the Veronica Mars TV series before the guys dive in to discuss the new movie. Warning, there are spoilers in this episode regarding the TV series and the movie itself, you've been warned. Also, spoil...
Monster Popcorn 14: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
March 12, 2014 05:49 - 1 hour - 125 MBIt's the second episode of the Monster Popcorn Podcast DETECTIVE THEME trilogy! This week, Ben, Daniel and Mel watched Shane Black's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer. Ben kicks off the podcast with an On The Radar segment before the guys settle in to discuss Black's highly entertaining neo-noir flick.
Monster Popcorn 13: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
February 25, 2014 00:20 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn honor of the upcoming Veronica Mars movie, we have the first episode of our DETECTIVE THEME-themed trilogy of podcasts. Mel kicks off the podcast asking Ben and Daniel what their favorite cartoons are before delving into the Robert Zemeckis classic.
Monster Popcorn 12: BMX Bandits
February 11, 2014 06:41 - 1 hour - 116 MBThis week, Ben, Daniel and Mel take a look at the 1983 Australian adventure film, BMX Bandits! This little '80s gem introduced the world to Nicole Kidman and is a super fun watch. Sticking with an '80s theme, the guys also discuss their quintessential '80s movies.