Popped! With Daniel, Ben and Tanya
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -A podcast where you can learn about or relive some of the best that entertainment has to offer. Join your hosts Daniel Hendrix, Ben Wilson, and Tanya Holstrum as they revisit some of their favorite films, music, and media from genres that influenced and shaped their lives.
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BONUS Episode: TOP 5 Irish films & shows
March 09, 2024 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya list off their TOP 5 favorite Irish films, series, etc. as well as rattling off a list of honorable mentions. Join them as they explore the humor, war, troubles, and diaspora of the Emerald Isle through the unique medium of television and film. So, grab a jar of the black stuff, some rashers, sausage, eggs, potatoes, beans, soda bread, tomatoes, mushrooms, and black pudding so you can have a full belly and keep warm while listening to Popped! Music "Irish" by Serge...
S3 Ep7 "The Blood sucking Brady Bunch", The Lost Boys
March 02, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBDaniel, Ben, and Tanya are joined by special guest, Susan Aubrey Wilde, to discuss the 1987 horror/comedy hit "The Lost Boys". They give their initial reactions to the film then and now. Gain some insight on the film through the following show segments: "I Know that Dude" where we discuss the career of one particular actor in the film. In this case, Barnard Aloycious Hughes who played Grandpa. "I coulda done without that", where the gang discuss a moment in the film that didn't work for th...
S3 Ep.6 Films, Shows, and Songs of our Fathers
February 03, 2024 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThe Popped crew remember their fathers who all passed within the last two years. They reminisce on their fathers favorite, movies, television shows and music relating how their fathers either encouraged or influenced their own choices in pop culture. This show is the end-result of a long hiatus due to these deaths and a complete meltdown of Daniel's computer. Now that the computer is fixed, the Popped crew will resume their show but wanted to honor their fathers and the Popped viewers with ...
S3 Ep.5 ROBOTECH: An Interview with Kevin McKeever
February 02, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBDaniel speaks to the Vice President of Marketting for Harmony Gold, Kevin McKeever about the 1985 hit anime series Robotech. Kevin covers the history of Robotech as well as that of Frank Aghrama and Carl Macek. Daniel and Kevin discuss the many products and projects that have been promised for years by Harmony Gold with Kevin welcoming fan question and criticism equally. It's an eye opening look into the world of ROBOTECH through the eyes of a a Marketting Executive. Many fans have reached...
S3 Ep4 "Whycome You Got No tattoo?" Idiocracy (2006)
June 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya with second time in a row special guest Tony Ukena discuss the prophetic dystopian cult comedy phenomenon by Mike Judge (Office Space, Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill, Silicon Valley) where society has devolved to a point where people have become so stupid that a man who travels forward in time and is completely average by todays standards, is the smartest man on the planet. Idiocracy (2006) starring: Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, Dax Shepard, Andrew W...
S3 Ep3 "Never Trust a Dead Clown" The Game (1997)
June 03, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJoin the Popped crew with their special guest Tony Ukena as they discuss the 1997 Thriller hit, The Game, starring Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn and more. We discuss the premise, plot complications, performances and themes of this re-imagining of a tried and true classic redemption arc. How many pops will The Game get? Check it out and find out We introduce a new segment called " Did you catch that?" Music Spooky Funk (Popped Theme) by Citation Needed Sp...
S3 Ep2 "Game Over Man, Game Over!" Aliens
May 20, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya discuss the seminal Sci-Fi horror Classic “Aliens” 1986, Directed by James Cameron. This successful sequel film followed the lone survivor of the Nostromo Ripley, played by the extremely talented Sigourney Weaver. The gang talk about how the ensemble crew lead to a palatable storyline and the dramatic tension was ramped to extreme levels by the story pacing, ambience, and uniqueness of the aliens themselves. Join us as we take a drop ship into Hadley’s Hope to find o...
"If You Could Only See What I've Seen With Your Eyes" Blade Runner
May 06, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBDaniel, Ben, and Tanya kick off Season 3 by travelling back in time to the year 2019 to discuss the 1982 Science Fiction thriller Cult Classic Blade Runner and it's impact on cinematic history as well as the landmark performances, visuals, music, and feel of this classic masterpiece. They talk about the important moments in the film, the ambience, music, existential dilemmas, anachronistic future tech, and the performance that took this film from good to magnificent. Get ready for an empat...
BONUS Episode: A Look Back at Season 2
April 25, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya reflect on the episodes and wonderful guests who graced their little podcast in 2022 for Season 2 of Popped! Music Everything Feels New by Evgeny Bardyuzha Lost-3246 by Dany Dory Support the show
"O Face Space" and the Adventure of the Swingline Stapler
December 06, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya clock in to review the 1999 box office flop yet CULT cable/video hit classic Office Space written and directed by Mick Judge (Beavis and Butthead, Idiocracy). Their Guest Hosts join them from the Australian based Yum Yum Podcast (YumYum5, YumYumTrek), a show where Daniel and Tanya preciously guested to discuss Babylon 5. Rachel and Ryan bring their unique insights to the office desk and discuss the parallels of American and Australian corporate realities, how Office S...
Stargate SG-1 25th Anniversary Episode
November 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya talk about the Science Fiction phenomenon Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007). Based on the film of the same name released in 1994, SG-1 picks us shortly after and expands the story and Universe greatly. Our hosts will discuss their favorite episodes, characters, villains, and a whole lot more of what made SG-1 "POP" for them. Included are excerpts from their interviews with Stargate stars Suanne Braun (Hathor) and Colin Cunningham (Major Paul Davis) who recall what it was like...
Bonus Episode: Top 5 Vampire Films/Series
November 13, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBDaniel, ben, and Tanya try not to SUCK too much as they list their top 5 Vampire Films/Series. What's that? You sounds sick ... are you coffin? Muahahaah ... the puns and dads jokes land with the thud of a vampire bat that accidentally changed into a wolf mid flight. There are some surprises on this list and you should listen for your own well being. Grab some garlic, holy water and a... what's that? shhh ... don't get cross with me! Now sit down ... preferably away from a mirror and lis...
"Brain Cloud, I knew it!" Joe Versus the Volcano
October 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya leap into the 1990 cult classic Joe Versus the Volcano starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Learn why this amazing little gem of a film was considered a flop in its time. Find out why you may want to question your career, life choices and LUGGAGE wisely. Remember that not everyone around you is a real person, some of them are fake and plastic and very similar to life size Ken and Barbies. What are we saying? Maybe even we don't know, due to this awful brain cloud we coll...
"Great, one X-wing. We're saved": The Mandalorian Season 2
October 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya explore the themes, stories and characters of Season 2 of the Disney + megahit, The Mandalorian. They do a brief episodic analysis highlighting the moments that popped for them and whether or not they feel the momentum carried over from the first season. Joining them on the Sound Table are friends and listeners of Popped: Victor, Robin and Matt, Each gives their own unique feelings and insights on what the Mandalorian has done for them with regard to the Star Wars Uni...
"I Have Spoken" The Mandalorian Season 1
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBDaniel, Ben, and Tanya hop aboard the Razor Crest and go bounty hunting with their new friend, The Mandalorian. Who are we kidding, they are probably all bounties captured by the Mandalorian! Follow along as they recall the first season of this groundbreaking Star Wars series. They will give a brief episode by episode synopsis recalling what made the Mandalorian "POP" for them. They will discuss how they feel this series fits into their own personal views of what Star Wars is and should be...
"Come back to me" Somewhere in Time w/ Guest Jo Addie
July 03, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBDaniel, Ben, and Tanya take a trip through time to find true love when they revisit the 1980 classic film, Somewhere in Time. Learn how Daniel double-whammies both Ben AND Tanya by hitting them with a film that features two of their most disliked story concepts; Romance and Time Travel. Follow along as they recount this magical film with its splendid and one-of-a-kind cast that features cinema greats Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer. Find out why this 42 year old fil...
"Inconceivable: The Princess Bride"
June 12, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBJoin Daniel, Ben and Tanya as they discuss the universally loved Adventure, romance, fantasy, action, swashbuckling masterpiece film, The Princess Bride. Our hosts set off for an epic adventure and along the way discuss their favorite characters, moments in the film, quotes, trivia and more. They are joined by two very entertaining guests on the Sound Table, return guest Dawud Zafir and Vonn Cooks. (If you're a regular listener, you'll remember Dawud from the Season 1 Ghostbusters episode)....
Bonus Episode: Bottom 5, Our Least Favorite Films
May 28, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBGet Ready for some hilarious controversy ... Daniel, Ben and Tanya reveal the films that they feel are truly the bottom of the class. Listen to them break each others hearts and encourage hate mail from listeners as they savage movies that some think are masterpieces and they think stink! Complete with sound effects, slips, personal opinions, and all sorts of offensive noise. Grab a whoopie cushion, a kazoo, something fizzy that will help you belch loudly, and some tomatoes to throw at ou...
"Everybody Loves Steve" The First Avenger
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya take their first foray in to the Marvel Universe and discuss the 2011 film, Captain America, The First Avenger. Starring Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Stanley Tucci, Sebastian Stan, Haley Atwell, Dominic Cooper, Samuel L. Jackson and Neil McDonough. Join them as they relive the transformation of a weakling into one of the best Marvel Superheroes. Learn how this film turned around some pre-conceived notions and quickly became the favorite Marvel film for o...
Get the Hook!
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBDaniel Ben and Tanya discuss the 1991 Steven Spielberg hit, Hook! Starring Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins and Julia Roberts. They try to reconcile very different opinions on this Spielberg classic and discuss the nuances of a film that was touching, emblematic and perhaps a bit flat on character development. They are joined on the first Sound Table of the second season by Patrick Mitchell and David Syke who are both huge fans of the film. Get your tomatoes a...
Get the Hook!
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBDaniel Ben and Tanya discuss the 1991 Steven Spielberg hit, Hook! Starring Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins and Julia Roberts. They try to reconcile very different opinions on this Spielberg classic and discuss the nuances of a film that was touching, emblematic and perhaps a bit flat on character development. They are joined on the first Sound Table of the second season by Patrick Mitchell and David Syke who are both huge fans of the film. Get your tomatoes a...
Bonus Episode: A Look back at Season 1 of Popped!
April 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya reflect on the celebrities, friends, and family who joined them as they embarked on their first season of Popped. They share their favorite moments (and some clips) with Diane Franklin, Jeffrey Weissman, Julie Caitlin-Brown, Patricia Tallman, and Curtis Armstrong as well as recall their Sound Table Guests: Richard Rigoli, Dawud Zafir, Glenn Thayer, Jason Timothy, Julian Riskus, and Terry Lundwall. You'll hear their favorite moments and recollections of their co-hos...
Season Finale: Sherlock Holmes The Universal Years
February 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn this the season finale episode, Daniel, Ben and Tanya are joined by guest host Susan Wilde (Daniel's mother) to talk about the remaining 12 films that were not discussed in the previous two episodes. Universal Studious bought the rights to Sherlock Holmes from the Doyle Estate and moved Holmes and Watson into the era of the Nazi's. These films were all made in the 1940's and the content reflects the time. The hosts discuss their favorites of these films and their least favorites. Import...
Sherlock Holmes: The Rathbone & Bruce Years Part 2
December 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIs Basil Rathbone the best Sherlock ever? Does shaving your beard aid in pulling off a heist? Why is Watson laying down in the street? Does South American Flute music make you scream? Can a bola strangle you to death before bashing your skull in with its weighty balls? Can Moriarty distract Holmes long enough with red herrings to pull of the "greatest heist the world has ever seen?" Are the Royal Guard worse than a local security company? All of these mysteries will be answered, or at least ...
Top 5: Christmas Films/Series/Shows
December 14, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this Bonus Episode of Popped! Daniel, Ben and Tanya countdown their TOP 5 Christmas Holiday films, series and shows. Get ready for a fun and magical sleigh ride with your favorite podcast hosts as they pass aroun the 80 proof nog, while tossing gingerbread men into the air and trying to catch them in their mouths. Okay, none of that really happens but they do list off their top 5 Christmas shows. Happy Holidays Everyone from all of us here at Popped! Support the show
Sherlock Holmes: The Rathbone & Bruce Years Part 1
December 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya are joined by guest host Susan Wilde (Daniel's mother) to talk about one of the most indelible duos of all time., Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Specifically, the most famous combination played by the unforgettable Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. In this first of two episodes, the group discuss the first two 1939 20th Century Fox releases of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" and "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". This episode features a very special guest: Interna...
"A Shining Beacon in Space, In Memory Still Bright" (Part 2 of 2)
November 13, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBPart 2 of our slightly "in depth" analysis of the landmark series Babylon 5. Daniel and Tanya continue the discussion of major characters in the show (though some were left out due to time constraints and the remainder of the conversation PLUS the 3 hours that hit the cutting room floor will show up on our Patreon feed). Included in this half is the FANTASTIC interview with Patricia Tallman who has a LOT of wonderful things to say. Joining Daniel and Tanya on the interview is their friend ...
"A Shining Beacon in Space, In Memory Still Bright" Babylon 5 (Part 1 of 2)
November 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBDaniel and Tanya discuss what made Babylon 5 so valuable to Pop Culture, Television, and serial story-writing. They also delve into why you should watch or re-watch a series that is over two decades old. There's a fairly in-depth character dive while giving their personal insights to the strengths and weaknesses of the personalities in question. Joining them for the celebrity guest interview is Cat Taylor, Entertainment Director of the Great Dickens Faire that normally runs around this tim...
"A Shining Beacon in Space, In Memory Still Bright" Babylon 5 (Part 1 of 2)
November 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBDaniel and Tanya discuss what made Babylon 5 so valuable to Pop Culture, Television, and serial story-writing. They also delve into why you should watch or re-watch a series that is over two decades old. There's a fairly in-depth character dive while giving their personal insights to the strengths and weaknesses of the personalities in question. Joining them for the celebrity guest interview is Cat Taylor, Entertainment Director of the Great Dickens Faire that normally runs around this tim...
Top 5: Halloween Films
October 23, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya go over their top 5 favorite Halloween films of all time. They even give a list of their honorable mentions because how can you only list 5 Halloween films? Right?! The episode is brought to you by our first paid sponsor ENVI. Make California green, with ENVI. Happy Halloween! Support the show
"And So it Continues" Babylon 5
October 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya explore the landmark 1990's series Babylon 5. The first Science Fiction Series to use 100% CGI instead of models, a series that was consistently under-budget and revolutionized modern storytelling. We discuss what made Babylon 5 great without spoilers in preparation for the next episode where we will do a deep dive into the plot, themes, arcs, and storylines that made Babylon 5 the admired and respected series that it is. In this episode. the crew are joined by the Wo...
"And So it Continues" A spoiler-free introduction to Babylon 5
October 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya explore the landmark 1990's series Babylon 5. The first Science Fiction Series to use 100% CGI instead of models, a series that was consistently under-budget and revolutionized modern storytelling. We discuss what made Babylon 5 great without spoilers in preparation for the next episode where we will do a deep dive into the plot, themes, arcs, and storylines that made Babylon 5 the admired and respected series that it is. This episode is intended as a "Spoiler-Free" i...
"Top 5: Teen Films"
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this, the first of the Popped Bonus Episodes, Daniel, Ben and Tanya discuss their top 5 Teen films. You'll also hear from our first Paid Sponsor, ENVI Waterless Detail from San Diego California. "Make California Green, with ENVI" Support the show
"HAGA DAGA!" The Breakfast Club
September 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBDaniel, Ben and Tanya discuss an iconic piece of Generation X cinematic history, The Breakfast Club directed by John Hughes and starring Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Paul Gleason, and John Kapelos. Join them as they explore the themes, quotes, characters and memorable moments that made this film POP for them. Also in this episode, they welcome 4 guests to the Sound Table; Glenn, Jay, Julian and Terry. 4 guys who grew up together and a coupl...
"How Could I Have Been So Careless?" Back to the Future 2 and 3
September 07, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn the second of a two-part series Daniel and Ben discuss the 1989 and 90 mega-hits "Back to the Future 2 and 3" . Topics include the problems of time travel, major plot points, themes, tropes and characters. Special Extra: Outtakes Sit back, chew on those Junior Mints and listen to another episode of Popped! with Daniel and Ben. Support the show
"I Am Your Density" Back to the Future
July 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIn the first of a two-part series Daniel and Ben discuss the 1985 mega-hit "Back to the Future". Topics include the problems of time travel, meeting your parents in the past, major plot points, themes, tropes and characters. They are joined by special celebrity guest Jeffrey Weissman who played George McFly in Back to the Future II and III. Jeffrey offers some insight into the issues with former George McFly actor Crispin Glover. He also shares his experiences on set as well as some inform...
"I Am Your Density"
July 09, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIn the first of a two-part series Daniel and Ben discuss the 1985 mega-hit "Back to the Future". Topics include the problems of time travel, meeting your parents in the past, major plot points, themes, tropes and characters. They are joined by special celebrity guest Jeffrey Weissman who played George McFly in Back to the Future II and III. Jeffrey offers some insight into the issues with former George McFly actor Crispin Glover. He also shares his experiences on set as well as some inform...
"Okay, Who Brought the Dog?" Ghostbusters
June 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBDaniel and Ben discuss the 1984 hit film "Ghostbusters" Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, William Atherton, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and Annie Potts. They recount the intricate storytelling, character building, plot lines, and unforgettable quotes that made the film the success it became. In this episode, the guys experiment with a new segment called "The Sound Table" (a nod to a band of the same name) where friends and fans of the podcasts get to partic...
"Okay, Who Brought the Dog?"
June 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBDaniel and Ben discuss the 1984 hit film "Ghostbusters" Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, William Atherton, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, and Annie Potts. They recount the intricate storytelling, character building, plot lines, and unforgettable quotes that made the film the success it became. In this episode, the guys experiment with a new segment called "The Sound Table" (a nod to a band of the same name) where friends and fans of the podcasts get to partic...
"Language Lessons" Better Off Dead
June 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBDaniel and Ben discuss the 1985 cult hit, "Better Off Dead" starring John Cusack, Diane Franklin, David Ogden Stiers, Curtis Armstrong, Amanda Wyss, Kim Darby, Dan Schneider, and Directed by Savage Steve Holland. They recount the ups and downs of a film that flopped at the box-office but became a Video sensation and is remembered to this day for it's absurdist, farcical-humor, classic comedic moments, and eminently quotable script. Joining our Co-Hosts for the very first Popped-celebrity-in...
"Language Lessons"
June 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBDaniel and Ben discuss the 1985 cult hit, "Better Off Dead" starring John Cusack, Diane Franklin, David Ogden Stiers, Curtis Armstrong, Amanda Wyss, Kim Darby, Dan Schneider, and Directed by Savage Steve Holland. They recount the ups and downs of a film that flopped at the box-office but became a Video sensation and is remembered to this day for it's absurdist, farcical-humor, classic comedic moments, and eminently quotable script. Joining our Co-Hosts for the very first Popped-celebrity-in...