Popcorn Culture

136 - Sherlock vs. Houdini

Ben and J discuss: Favorite numbers, P.T. Barnum, The Dunning Kruger Effect, Harry Houdini, white rabbits, Texas Ben, the newest trending food, the eternal cure for boredom and clutter.  Show Notes:  The Greatest Showman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Showman  The Barnum Effect - https://www.britannica.com/science/Barnum-Effect  The Dunning Kruger Effect - https://www.britannica.com/science/Dunning-Kruger-effect  Imposter Syndrome -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndr...

135 - It Should At Least Be A Hat

Ben and J discuss: The hostmanship of the Pop, the origin of magic tricks, friends listening IRL and if Ben is a control freak or not.  Show Notes:  Control Freak Quiz - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brainsnacks/201006/are-you-control-freak-take-quiz-and-find-out  Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get your own GMA stickers: https://store.dftba.com/products/gma-stickers  Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email ...

134 - The Unscratched Itch Phenomenon

Ben and J discuss: unscratched itches, 3-D printing, luxurious travel, how civilization is developed (ya know, very light and breezy topic of conversation), boating, enjoying things, beef jerky, and slices of gum.  Show Notes:  Lightyear Suit - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1148883101/buzz-lightyear-armor-stl-instant  Mobius Is Loki - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLpmFI_lw9w  Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get your own GMA stickers: https://sto...

133 - Get New’d!

Ben and J discuss: breakups, 10th Anniversary of SCB, soda, streaming services, Ben and Alyce’s new business, thrifting, Diablo 2, changing your mind, and plant updates. Show Notes:  Gossip Girl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossip_Girl  HBOMax - https://www.hbomax.com/  New’d Website - https://newdsalem.com/  New’d Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/newdsalem/?hl=en  Plant Identifier App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.inaturalist.seek&hl=en_US&gl=US  Support the S...

132 - I’m Model Trains for You

Ben and J discuss: model trains-ing Lincoln’s Farewell Tour, the alphabet, fun noises, GMA shenanigans, jumping over things, camp, Ben maybe traveling on his own, and funny web videos. Show Notes:  Lincoln Logs History - https://www.history.com/news/the-birth-of-lincoln-logs  The ABCs of Kindness - https://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Kindness-Patricia-Hegarty/dp/0593123077  The Bridgerton Experience - https://bridgertonexperience.com/washington/  Enders Game - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender%27s...

131 - Codeword: APPLES

Ben and J discuss: long car trips, only going to the beach once on their beach trip, dancing at weddings and middle school socials, basketball, ridiculously cheap inflatable things, waterbeds, bounce house stories, photo albums, and deleting apps. Show Notes:  Alibaba - https://www.alibaba.com/  National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Attic Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1j1DUfWlq8   Join Our Patreon at the $5 level to get in on the Step Competition! https://www.patreon.com/popcorncu...

130 - The Legend of Bazooka Jack

Ben and J discuss: tie-dye, fake dating profile, Ben’s brain Roulette wheel, treasure, Olympic medals, Atomic Habits, incremental change, reflecting on social media impact, bathing suits, 30 minutes of fun, and the Roanoke Times Twitter. Show Notes:  Sign up for Patreon to get your Popcorn Culture Moleskin! - https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture   Snoke is Lincoln - https://www.businessinsider.com/star-wars-snoke-inspired-by-lincoln-2016-1#:~:text=Supreme%20Leader%20Snoke%20appears%20to,an...

129 - World’s Sketchiest Uber Ride

Ben and J discuss: the Lost Colony of Roanoke, doing their first (sort of) live show, strange Uber endeavors, frustrating customer service, Universal roller coasters, their wicks of the peek, owning a luxury movie theater and carnival games.  Show Notes:  The Roost Tour -  https://www.rtxevent.com/normal-pod-tour/  Sonic the Hedgehog 1 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3794354/  Logan’s Candy Company - https://www.tiktok.com/@loganscandies?lang=en  Ben’s Wick of the Peek: Project Hail Mary - h...

128 - This Ain't a Rabbit Diner

Ben and J discuss: The Immortal, living in the present, flour fight, performing fun, social media sign off, algorithms, life updates, automatic responses, enemies of sunflowers, and banana water. Show Notes: Turns out there’s an entire website just for books about Abraham Lincoln… here’s the page for his comic books: https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/abraham-lincoln/comic/   Invincible: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invincible_(TV_series)  The Wisdom of Insecurity: https://www.googl...

127 - True Facts about Kim Kardashian

Ben and J discuss: car washing, their super awesome Halo LAN party, Beth’s Mother’s Day present, some numbers, text communication, conflict resolution, Kim Kardashian’s surprising height, things Abe Lincoln survived, a character personality quiz,, twitter and snapchat.  Show Notes: LAN Party - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAN_party  Peloton Treadmill - https://www.onepeloton.com/shop/tread  Kim Kardashian is actually 5’2” not 5’1”- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Kardashian   J’s Video ab...

126 - WE WON THE ROANOKER

Ben and J discuss: Roanoker updates, billboards, motivation after completing big goals, more Abe Lincoln Fun Facts, the recognizability of Harry Houdini, and J’s secret love of magic tricks.  Show Notes: Accepted- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accepted  Lincoln Fact Source - https://www.lincolncollection.org/collection/categories/item/?cat=14&item=56805&page=18  Harry Houdini (in case you don’t know) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Houdini  Collective Wick of the Peek (don’t actually ...

125 - Bubbles for Adults

Ben and J discuss: plant echo chambers, not bending over, yoga, appliances not working, the Car Paradox, fashion and confidence, Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, prohibition, the history of powdered wine, Ben’s new 3-D printer, Lincoln’s vineyard, niche interests, and a throwback to our bad cocktail idea. If you want us to stay AD FREE in 2023 (and get your special popcorn culture flag), follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture You can also track the progress of how close we...

124 - Ninjas vs. Aliens

Ben and J discuss: more health challenge updates, veins (skip to 09:15 if that freaks you out), dopamine hits, motivational sayings, woodworking, our generations retirement hobbies, toys, rocks and gemstones.  Show Notes 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519  Dopamine Nation - https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/152474672X  The Fault in Our Stars - https://www.amazon.com/Fault-Our-St...

123 - SPACE WINE!

Ben and J discuss: the differences among pastas, fitness challenge updates, social media, flip phones for kids, Luke’s imagination, corn based powered wine aka bourbon, a 4 day work week (with a twist!), and swimming pools. Show Notes Dopamine Nation - https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/152474672X  J’s Vlog from last week - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqJK_bUJLU4  Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon 23 year - https://www.oldripvanwinkle.com/whiskey/family-reserve-2...

123 - SPACE WINE!

Ben and J discuss: the differences among pastas, fitness challenge updates, social media, flip phones for kids, Luke’s imagination, corn based powered wine aka bourbon, a 4 day work week (with a twist!), and swimming pools. Show Notes Dopamine Nation - https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/152474672X  J’s Vlog from last week - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqJK_bUJLU4  Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon 23 year - https://www.oldripvanwinkle.com/whiskey/family-reserve-2...

122 - Black Flame Glasses

Ben and J discuss: J’s new look, a Star Wars theory, eye prescriptions, Year One SCB schedule, changes and structure, surveys, echo chambers, Base Set Chansey, the Kadabra lore, Ben’s first massage and the concept of Severance. Show Notes:  Star Wars: Rebels - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Rebels  The Mandalorian - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian  Peloton - https://www.onepeloton.com/  Nielsen Ratings - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nielsen_ratings  The Chansey Pokemo...

121 - The One Where J Hosts

Ben and J discuss: April Fools, Alyce’s bridal shop, the concept of future history, silver, gold and copper, Abe Lincoln, Pokemon, plants, children’s autonomy, mountain biking, the way Ben’s brain works, expectations, and shoe game.  Go Follow @hi_my_name_is_riles_jr - https://www.instagram.com/hi_my_name_is_riles_jr/   Show Notes:  The Next Generation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Alpha  Alyce’s Bridal Shop - https://www.thenewfangledbride.com/  The Big Short - https://www.imd...

120 - Hiding Money From Ourselves

Ben and J discuss: Koi ponding, lecturing at Virginia Tech, building habits and reframing, J rock climbing, accidentally building wealth, selling lawn care items, J’s purple cow wallet, giving famous people cool gifts, trees, cutting boards, mattress, and Ben’s perspective on reality TV. Show Notes:  Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/banking/  Famous cow artist - Woody Jackson: https://woodyjacksonartist.com/  Grace Potter: https://www.gracepotter.com/  Brad Paisley: https://www.bradpaisley.com...

119 - Wheels or Doors?

Ben and J discuss: interview tactics, presidential debates, Pokemon card strategy, Ben’s Entrepreneurial Management class, space tube explained, progress with the 75 Hard, J’s half gallon water bottle, glamping, the wheels vs doors debate, and invention vs. discovery. Show Notes:  Ted Talk on Space Elevator - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQhmsDkZhQA  The Martian- https://www.amazon.com/Martian-Andy-Weir/dp/0553418025  Project Hail Mary-  https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/d...

118 - A Straw to Space

Ben and J discuss: Ben being out of office, penguins, Ze Frank, a structure to get to space, composting, gardening, wellness, 75 Hard Lifestyle  Go follow @hi_my_name_is_riles_jr. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_my_name_is_riles_jr/  Show Notes: Penguin Hockey Team - https://www.nhl.com/penguins  Ze Frank - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ze_Frank  True Facts Youtube Playlist  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDZS1KO1SgA&list=PLOHbM4GGWADc5bZgvbivvttAuWGow6h05  True Facts about Ze...

117 - Theater, Space and The Galactic Starcruiser

Ben and J discuss: pilots, wealthy people, security theater, Ender’s Game, and their experience with Disney’s Galactic Starcruiser. Show Notes:  Crazy Rich Asians (book) - https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Rich-Asians-Trilogy/dp/0345803787  Last Week’s After the Final Pop Lincoln Special - https://www.patreon.com/posts/after-final-pop-63006917  TSA Security Theater - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_theater  Ender’s Game (book) - https://www.amazon.com/Enders-Ender-Quintet-Orson-Scott/dp/08...

116 - You’re the Secret Sauce

Ben and J discuss: kids and sleep (or lack thereof), the braindesk, sleep regression training, obscure super powers, Ben’s aquarium conference, career pursuits and callings. GET YOUR WORDLE SHIRT: https://store.dftba.com/collections/super-carlin-brothers/products/wordle-shirtle    Show Notes:  Cara Liss - https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cara_Liss  Bad Batch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Bad_Batch  Shang Chi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shang-Chi_and_the_Legend_of...

115 - The Game that Shall Not Be Named

Ben and J discuss: Civil War pirates, seaball, Ben’s rebellious streak, water sports, the Superb Owl halftime show, misheard lyrics, leaning into the joke, artistic abilities, SPACE (it’s big!), and the Hedonic Treadmill vs Eudaimonic Approach.  Take the Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCBSurvey2022 GET YOUR WORDLE SHIRT: https://store.dftba.com/collections/super-carlin-brothers/products/wordle-shirtle    Show Notes:  History of Piracy During the Civil War - https://militaryhistoryno...

114 - How to Win at Wordle

Ben and J discuss: J’s newest Nuzlocke, the Wordle phenomenon and good Wordle strategies, the different light bulbs of your life, ticks and Paris, animals wandering, tackling the biggest problem in front of you, and their plan to steal Lincoln’s body. Show Notes:  Pokemon Legends Arceus - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pokemon-legends-arceus-switch/?cid=N1090-01:ch=pdpd  Check out Super Carlin Gaming!!! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCor_9jRnNNZVzTuQ92PKsaQ  Wordle - https://www.n...

113 - The Future of Star Wars

Ben and J discuss: school accolades, Ben’s worst date, fun and miserable GMA stories, awkward college orientation experiences, a friend breakup, “Natural Helpers”, our future predictions on Star Wars Show Notes:  Linville Gorge - https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48974  The Book of Boba Fett - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Boba_Fett  All Jedi are Evil SCB Vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUrWyPJqeSk  Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon...

112 - Should We Become Plungers?

Ben and J discuss: skiing, vacation packing as a parent, repeat travel vs. new adventures, doing things alone, hot springs and ice baths, comic con, and some fun paradoxes. Show Notes:  Take the Annual Survey Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCBSurvey2022 Incredibles “We Get There When We Get There” clip -.youtube.com/watch?v=fjsTZzP8nkI  Roanoke valley Comic Con -untamedworlds.com/roanoke-valley-comicon  Original Red Ranger- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Lee_Scott  SCB Encanto Theory Refe...

111 - Full Contact Sledding

Ben and J discuss: Pectus, extreme sledding, setting healthy expectations, a new board game idea, Q1 Merch Announcement! Egyptian Rat Screw, butter, cake baking, the current state of existence, training a dog, AND being an “and man.” Show Notes:  Pectus- https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/pectus-excavatum.html#:~:text=Pectus%20excavatum%20is%20a%20congenital,a%20depression%20in%20the%20chest.  TV Show “Figure It Out” hosted by Summer Sanders - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_It_Out  J’s ...

110 - Hah Hah! Batman Wins

Ben and J discuss: being happy for other people’s success, Ben’s Spiderman suit, Walmart shenanigans, cop interactions, the people you surround yourself with, anonymity, dancing, VR is super fun, J’s Latin class, and Mexican restaurant stories. Show Notes:  Indiana Jones Invisible Bridge Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-JIfjNnnMA  Super Mario Brothers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros.  Oculus Quest 2: https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/  O Brother Where Art Thou: https://e...

110 - Hah Hah! Batman Wins

Ben and J discuss: being happy for other people’s success, Ben’s Spiderman suit, Walmart shenanigans, cop interactions, the people you surround yourself with, anonymity, dancing, VR is super fun, J’s Latin class, and Mexican restaurant stories. Show Notes:  Indiana Jones Invisible Bridge Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-JIfjNnnMA  Super Mario Brothers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros.  Oculus Quest 2: https://www.oculus.com/quest-2/  O Brother Where Art Thou: https://e...

109 - J Is Really Good At Winning Raffles

Ben and J discuss: time off from work, Hawkeye, vacation workouts, Christmas presents, Truman Show Multiverse Experience, manifesting, vote for us for the Roanoker Magazine! and the Washington Dinosaurs. Show Notes:  Hawkeye - https://www.disneyplus.com/series/hawkeye/11Zy8m9Dkj5l  Gran Fondo definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_Fondo  Projector -   Vote for us! (Use First Name: Super, Last Name: Carlin Brothers)  - https://leisurepub.wufoo.com/forms/the-best-of-roanoke-2022-event...

109 - J Is Really Good At Winning Raffles

Ben and J discuss: time off from work, Hawkeye, vacation workouts, Christmas presents, Truman Show Multiverse Experience, manifesting, vote for us for the Roanoker Magazine! and the Washington Dinosaurs. Show Notes:  Hawkeye - https://www.disneyplus.com/series/hawkeye/11Zy8m9Dkj5l  Gran Fondo definition - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_Fondo  Projector -   Vote for us! (Use First Name: Super, Last Name: Carlin Brothers)  - https://leisurepub.wufoo.com/forms/the-best-of-roanoke-2022-event...

108 - The Year in Popcorn Culture!

In the last episode of 2021 we wanted to give you all some highlights from our favorite episodes! Everything from Christmas movies to vampire teeth straws to our worst breakups! Thank you all so much for listening and we’ll see you in the New Year!  Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get your own GMA stickers: https://store.dftba.com/products/gma-stickers  Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the show: popcornculturepo...

107 - Can I Tell You What I Love About Cheetahs (A Christmas Special)

Ben and J discuss: Addison’s first Christmas plans, voting for the Roanoke Magazine, confusing Christmas song lyrics, skepticism, narwhals, unicorns and cheetahs, vegan food, and Christmas morning traditions. Show Notes:  Sparkle Glitter Keds: https://www.keds.com/en/keds-keds-she-get-glittery/  Vote for us for Best Influencer and Best Podcast in Roanoke here!: https://leisurepub.wufoo.com/forms/the-best-of-roanoke-2022-events-faces-places/  Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: https://en.wikiped...

106 - 15 Page Long Banner of a Hot Dog

Ben and J discuss: utility problems, printer updates, the wide variety of baby products, THE dress, the breastfeeding conundrum, picking hold music, search engine optimization, happiness related to security Show Notes:  Magnetic Onesie Online Store - https://magneticme.com/collections/all-products  Blue or Gold Dress - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_dress  “Dude Where’s My Car” Tattoo Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Mbj06Ns2Y  Pop Flag Survey: https://forms.gle/smfgb9fgMb79JXGf9 ...

105 - Is Disney World A Little Kernel?!

Ben and J discuss: The Duckorn, pizza places, satisficers vs. maximizers, movie theater experiences, ideal vacations, sand art, laser tag/arcades, the new Disney cookie, and the Berenstain Bears. Show Notes:  Big Bang Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Bang_Theory  Satisficing Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satisficing  X-Men arcade game: https://x-men.fandom.com/wiki/X-Men_(arcade_game)  Disney’s Food and Wine Festival: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/...

104 - It... It Wasn't Dirt...

Ben and J discuss: Star Wars changes, path to success in the film industry, Luke’s birthday presents, the VT/UVA football game, bath time pandemonium, and gave an update on the Pop flag.  Show Notes:  SCB Star Wars Video referenced: https://youtu.be/5TbaoE4Z0pA  Dinosaur Egg Geodes: https://www.amazon.com/Dig-It-Up-Dinosaur-Eggs/dp/B01ASBOQQY  VT/UVA Game: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401282703  Flag Submissions: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BQ9SXnEh1E62iHKK...

104 - It... It Wasn't Dirt...

Ben and J discuss: Star Wars changes, path to success in the film industry, Luke’s birthday presents, the VT/UVA football game, bath time pandemonium, and gave an update on the Pop flag.  Show Notes:  SCB Star Wars Video referenced: https://youtu.be/5TbaoE4Z0pA  Dinosaur Egg Geodes: https://www.amazon.com/Dig-It-Up-Dinosaur-Eggs/dp/B01ASBOQQY  VT/UVA Game: https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401282703  Flag Submissions: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BQ9SXnEh1E62iHKK...

103 - We’ve Got 16 Years to Make Anti-Gravity Brooms

Ben and J discuss: children's books, lack of boredom, libraries, individualism vs. collectivism, differences among states, college rivalries, flags, Black Friday, and nonsense cookie names. Show Notes: Berenstain bears books: https://www.berenstainbears.com/index.html  Cultural Dimension of Individualism vs. Collectivism: https://psychology.fandom.com/wiki/Collectivist_and_individualist_cultures  Virginia Tech Mascot: https://history.unirel.vt.edu/traditions/mascots_nicknames.html  Universit...

102 - Cucumbers are Undercooked Pickles

Ben and J discuss: J’s breaducation, Ben’s jeep, gloves, disappointing foods, “toxic” people, and making things more difficult because it seems to be the right way to do things Show Notes: Great British Baking Show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_British_Bake_Off  Big Bang Theory Sheldon knocking montage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oVDay7nipI  Ethan’s Dog (probably) Pickles: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x-RWb90cHe8S3YbyebjryJJtOoaygOuJ/view?usp=sharing  Steamroller: https:...

101- The None True Host

In this emotional episode of the Pop, Ben and J discuss: Ben being a dad!!! Ben and Alyce’s incredible doctor, snickerdoodles and fruitcake, J applying for Survivor and Survivor strategies. Show Notes: Snickerdoodles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snickerdoodle  Snickers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snickers  Russell on Survivor: https://survivor.fandom.com/wiki/Russell_Hantz  J’s Wick of the Peek - Survivor https://survivor.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page  Support the Show and Vote for Host: ...

100 - The Wives Episode - How To Be Effortlessly Cool

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100 - The Wives Episode - How To Be Effortlessly Cool

99 - How Do You Throw Away A Trash Can?

Ben and J discuss: ALL the birthdays, Carp Girl, the Marie Kondo method, cardboard mountains, shredding things, alibis, trash cans, and Luke’s Christmas gifts for mommy Show Notes: Serial Podcast: https://serialpodcast.org/  J’s Wick of the Peek: “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308  Support the Show and Vote for Host: https://www.patreon.com/popcornculture  Get your own GMA stickers...

98 - Cows Make Bad Currency

Ben and J discuss: vinyl records, health trends, people disagreeing, alien invasions, the word “culture”, the pope, scarcity mindsets, Squidgame, and barely broken things. Show Notes: “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202  “Parks and Recreation” episode referenced: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2235067/?ref_=ttep_ep19  J’s Wick of the Peek: Squidgame: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squid_Game   Support the Show and Vote for Host: h...

97 - All My Interests Have Cheated On Me

Ben and J discuss: trains of thought, how memory works, animated shows, the “let people enjoy things” meme, getting into the nitty gritty, trust issues with our interests, and going viral on TikTok. Show Notes: “The Mind, Explained” (Netflix documentary on memory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SzZTTHbj-8  “Criminal” (podcast): https://thisiscriminal.com/  “Hey! Arnold”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hey_Arnold!  “Reply All” (podcast): https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all   “Daniel Tig...

96 - Follow Your Dreams... UNLESS

Ben and J discuss: nesting and prepping, pre-kid limbo, billionaires’ race to space, childhood dreams, being a pro Pokémon player, the age of nostalgia, evolution of social media, vintage apps, Gossip Girl, underground weightlifting, 17 inch biceps, and tattoos. Show Notes: Billionaire Space Race - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billionaire_space_race  Play Pokémon events - https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/  Gossip Girl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gossip_Girl  Pokémon World Champio...

95 - Hotwheels: A History

Ben and J discuss: bean bag chairs, new Patreon quarterly merch announcements (!!), hot wheels, 6th grade history project contest, the Something Store, therapy breakthroughs, and more chatbot giggles.   Show Notes: LoveSacs: https://www.lovesac.com/sacs.html  Litographs: https://www.litographs.com/  Sugar Caddy pic https://hwcollectorsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sugar-Caddy-a.jpg  Diablo 2 Resurrected: https://diablo2.blizzard.com/en-us/   Difference between anxiety and nerves: https:...

94 - 50 First Dates of Frozen

Ben and J discuss: van life escapism, first breakups, Beard episode of Ted Lasso, comfort movies, flying in a Tie Fighter, get-shuffle chat bot, update on facebook events button, texting habits    Show Notes: Vandwelling - Wikipedia.  Ben’s favorite movie trailer playlist.  Check out this awesome chatbot!!! Literally sooooo funny! Screenshot the answers and share them to us with #popcornculture on instagram or twitter, or email them to us SmarterChild wiki and SmarterChild example pic. J’s W...

93 - How to Win at Tic-Tac-Toe

Ben and J discuss: couponing (sort of), social media frustrations, macarons vs. macaroons, simple game strategies, Solo Stoves basically being dryer drums, return of football, and meanings behind greetings.  Show Notes: Article on Social Media Addiction: https://www.healthline.com/health/social-media-addiction  The Social Dilemma trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0  Tic-Tak-KO Unicorns vs. Dragons: https://www.unstablegames.com/collections/tic-tac-ko  Carlin Brother’s Candle...

92 - YouTube is a Glacier Moving Through Time

Ben and J discuss: being veterans of the Internet, influencer marketing, more on vampires drinking blood, Jonathan the Seagull’s origin, souvenir cactuses, and pandemic renovation/baby name/color/phrase/movie trends  Show Notes: Cave Spring High School Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_Spring_High_School_(Roanoke,_Virginia)  What Is Influencer Marketing?: https://influencermarketinghub.com/what-is-influencer-marketing/  Vampire Reddit Poll: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/comm...