Bring Your Own Popcorn

'Tis the season to be spooky, fa la la la, la la BOO!! It's time for another Spooky Season Special, with THREE! SPOOKY! GUESTS!

Each guest has chosen a spooky film to discuss that made a big impression on them when they were younger. This episode features artist Milk Surface, podcaster & actor Dash Kwiatkowski, and comedian Nicole Eichenberg, each discussing a different movie.

Milk, Dash, and Nicole are all beautiful wonderful talented human beings with fabulous things to say. Check them out on socials at the links below!

Milk Surface CHOSEN FILM: Gremlins (1984). @MilkMyth on Twitter; Insta

Dash Kwiatkowski CHOSEN FILM: Jurassic Park (1993) @DashKwiatkowsi on Twitter; Insta

Nicole Eichenberg CHOSEN FILM: Cube (1997). @Nicoleisjustok on Twitter; Insta

Featured Film: Hook (1991). Other films discussed: The Lion King (1994), Scary Movie (2000), Space Balls (1987), Zoolander (2001)

In this delightful chat with actress and comedy writer Melissa Melançon, we learn about the connection between laughter and jump scares; the cutest little snack to eat with any movie (APC); what movie scene Mixtape thinks was an inspiration for Our Flag Means Death; we check our room for wiretaps from "The Mouse"; and we try not to cry every single time we talk about our beloved Robin Williams, RIP. This is a fantastic interview with Melissa full of laughs, tears, and love. Enjoy!

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MUSIC: "Adult Problems" by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; "Popcorn Frog" by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. Hook theme by John Williams 1991. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. 

Featured Film: A Goofy Movie (1995). Other films discussed: Titanic (1997), They (2002), The First Wives Club (1996)

Comedian, writer, and cool T-shirt owner Diana Hong takes us down the nostalgia tunnel with a wholesome nineties CLASSIC. Diana was handpicked from Mixtape's timeline after we saw her hilarious stand-up clip about the featured movie in this episode. This episode has got lots of laughs, reminiscings, tales from the 90's, mental health, and of course, GOOFS. Grab a Capri Sun and pull up a beanbag, it's time to follow the open road to Lake Destiny... AKA, Popcorntown. (I just mean this podcast. Listen to it. Ok bye.)

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MUSIC: "Adult Problems" by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; "Popcorn Frog" by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013."Stand Out" and "I2I", written by Patrick DeRemer and Roy Freeland, Produced, recorded, and mixed by David Z for Supersonic Productions, and sung by gay icon Tevin Campbell; "After Today" Music by: Tom Snow, Lyrics by: Jack Feldman, Vocals arranged by: Tom Snow, and sung by gay icon Tevin Campbell. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. 

Featured Film: Girl, Interrupted (1999). Other films discussed: Titanic (1997), Bridge to Terabithia (2007), Coraline (2009), Prometheus (2012)

Comedian, actress, writer, and all-around baby angel Mac Ruiz brings the hard hits with this feature film, and a scintillating discussion ensues! This episode is a lot like my favorite movies: It's got laughs, tears, inspiring quotes, and straight-up goofin'. I enjoyed this fabulous discussion with Mac so much and I know you will too!

Content Note: The featured film and our chat touch on heavy topics like suicide, overdose, self-harm, psychiatric hospitalization, involuntary confinement, depression, abusive relationships, and other mental health topics. Know thyself: listen when you're in the right space for it!

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MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. 

Feature Film: Jaws (1975). Other films discussed: Mystery Alaska (1999), Bruce Almighty (2003), Ace Ventura 2 (1995), Man on the Moon (1999), Ghostbusters (1984), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988).

Comedian and mascot Ruben Escobedo III has two podcasts about movies: Kid Tested, Mother Approved and Into the Sandlerverse. But that's not enough time spent talking about movies. He wants MORE. Have no fear, Mixtape is here! We chat with Ruben about his favorite creature feature, the bloodiest summer blockbuster to ever almost kill George Lucas. We also talk about many other Ruben favs, and we hear some great stories, including a heartwarming tale about Christopher Lloyd, and many fun stories about Ruben's dad.

This episode is dedicated with loving memory to Ruben's father, Ruben Escobedo Jr.

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MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. "Jaws" Theme Song Remix from Remix Maniacs 2019. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. 

FEATURED FILM: Corrina Corrina (1994). OTHER FILMS DISCUSSED:  Finding Nemo (2003), Dazed and Confused (1993), Matilda (1996), and Superbad (2007).

Wonderful comedian Becky Lynn takes us on a delightful dive into the 90’s to look at two hotties (Whoopi Goldberg and Ray Liotta) finding joy during a time of grief, in Corrina, Corrina! In this episode we learn about Becky’s deep history with Junior Mints, the best movies to take camping (2 for the adults, 2 for the kids), what kind of jokes we would love to see disappear from kids movies, why it's ok to show some freakin' joy onscreen rather than tragedy, and we wax poetic (e.g. “omg omg”) about how hot Whoopi and Ray are. Like. Omg. Special Surprise Bonus Co-Host: Becky's Apple watch.

Enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it, and check out Becky’s website at ohthatsbecky.com!

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MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. 

FEATURED FILM: The Thing (1982). OTHER FILMS DISCUSSED: Proof of Life (2000), Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997).

Who goes there?! It’s us, Bring Your Own Popcorn! No really, it's us, we swear. Ok, we’ll say something only we know, like, um… “EXTRA BUTTER!” We good? Now put on your warmest toque, because we’re about to travel to the icy depths of a walk-in freezer on a Hollywood lot. And we’ll do it in the best of company, with comedian and show producer Nicole Eichenberg! Join us for this delightful chat about The Thing, featuring the question: what if women were there? And remember: the real Thing was the friends we ate along the way.

Follow Nicole and thank her for her service as a frontline health care worker during Unprecedented Times: Twitter @nicoleisjustok, Instagram @nicoleisjustok

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FEATURED FILM: Moonstruck (1988). OTHER FILMS DISCUSSED: Muppets from Space (1999), Mulan (1998), Hercules (1997), Knives Out (2019), and Twilight (so gay)!

You'd better get mcfreakin' hyped to hear the brilliant and hilarious Adrianna McCain in Episode 38, as we dive into this Nicolas Cage classic!

Mixtape and Adrianna discuss long-term Italian fantasies; why we love sh*t that's shaped like different sh*t; the acceptable level of horny for Catholics; what movie to watch if you have death anxiety; which boy band did that Mulan song; how Kristen Stewart healed the nation; and why there’s way too much pressure on Jeffrey Wright’s shoulders!

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