Popcorn Culture

Ben and J discuss artificial intelligence, the various trips of this year, drink competitions, microplastics, childhood whimsy, and social media strategy

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The Matrix - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix 

Go Pin Pro - https://gopinpro.com/ 

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Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss wearing clothes out, piping hot tea, emotional canisters and running.

Relevant Links: 

The Dilemma - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dilemma  

Liar, Liar - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liar_Liar 

Heavyweight - https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/heavyweight 

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Ben and J discuss December snow, relaxation, Cincinatus leadership, and a bunch of crazy sports events this weekend.

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Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Quinctius_Cincinnatus

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Houston, TX - 03/14/2026

Dallas, TX - 03/15/2026

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Alternate Titles:

Spectacular Sports Stories

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss adulting, popcorn, Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza, dumpster squishing, Luke’s Birthday, and secrets of the heart. 

Relevant Links: 

You - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_(TV_series) 

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Denver, CO - 03/07/2026

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Phoenix, AZ - 03/12/2026

Houston, TX - 03/14/2026

Dallas, TX - 03/15/2026

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Ben and J discuss F1, college football, the SCB community, the most recent Goblet of FIRE, swim equipment, KPop, and holding space. 

Relevant Links: 

Drive to Survive - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_1:_Drive_to_Survive 

Hot Ones - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAzrgbu8gEMIIK3r4Se1dOZWSZzUSadfZ 

J vs Ben: Goblet of Fire QUIZ Returns! (THERMAGEDDON 🔥 2.6 Million Scovilles!) - https://youtu.be/UBzN4leNfq8

Holding Space Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEsW1KxgtEg 

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Denver, CO - 03/07/2026

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Phoenix, AZ - 03/12/2026

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Ben and J discuss Ben’s new ink, the CRAZY economy of scale in California, iron ore hunting, techno-babble, and rental car woes. 

Relevant Links: 

The Social Network - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Network 

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Denver, CO - 03/07/2026

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Ben and J discuss “yes, and” improv, a new coined phrase, “A-Pop”, 67, music trivia, wall art, and tattoo complexities. 

Relevant Links: 

Fool Me Once… - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udSMZG_L-S0 

Bluey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluey_(TV_series) 

KPop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters 

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Into_the_Spider-Verse 

Klaus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klaus_(film) 

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talladega_Nights:_The_Ballad_of_Ricky_Bobby 

Will Gay - https://wgart.com/ 

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Southwest Tour Dates: 

Denver, CO - 03/07/2026

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Phoenix, AZ - 03/12/2026

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Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss more travel woes, carboloading, The Great Gatsby, THE Marathon, cheering sprints, and future triathlons. 

Relevant Links: 

Without Limits - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Without_Limits 

Go Pin Pro HQ -https://gopinpro.com/ 

The Great Gatsby - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Gatsby 

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Southwest Tour Dates: 

Denver, CO - 03/07/2026

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Phoenix, AZ - 03/12/2026

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Ben and J discuss swimming in cold weather, BIG CHAP, KPop, Luke’s empathy, the Reverse Golden Rule, and analogies. 

Relevant Links: 

KPop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters 

BLACKPINK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackpink

Elemental - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elemental_(2023_film) 

Max Verstappen Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS41bHNw1WI

Green Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Day 

Nobody Wants This - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobody_Wants_This 

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Alternate Titles:

BIG CHAP

Chapless Benjamin

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

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/Blackpink

Miracle on Ice - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_Ice_(1981_film) 

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