Popcorn Culture

Ben and J discuss Ben’s trip to the Dominican Republic, our crazy AC issues, being “barefoot people,” fancy tweezers, taking the kids to Big Lick Comic Con, Pokemon Worlds coming up, and hot dogs. 

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Alternate Titles

Smells of Stigma

Barefoot on Purpose

Hot Dog Approachability 

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

In the 295th episode of the Pop, Ben and J discuss the complexities of growing older, making amends with the past, if fruitcake is actually terrible, and the strange artifacts kids steal to play with.

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Edited by: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss one of Ben’s neighbors, J back-squating, arguing in person, the Coldplay Affair, role models, career cycles, and re-fixing things. 

Relevant Links: 

Inside Out 2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_Out_2 

Heavyweight Podcast - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavyweight_(podcast) 

The Original Coldplay Concert TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8kJbeFW/ 

Modern Family Clip - https://www.tiktok.com/@hulu/video/7528560562003856653?lang=en 

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Alternate Titles

Neighborhood Choreography 

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley

Ben and J discuss Ben’s lake trip, natural scents, 9 Lives, accents, roller hockey, longevity and Spearmint.

Relevant Links: 

Mr. Frumble’s Worst Day Ever - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1930715.Mr_Frumble_s_Worst_Day_Ever_ 

Dr Bronner’s soap - https://www.drbronner.com/ 

The Truman Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Truman_Show 

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Edited by :: Ethan Edghill

Ben and J discuss Luke going to camp, J’s anniversary vacation, travel stress and Birkenstocks.

Relevant Links: 

F1 movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F1_(film) 

Richard Scarry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Scarry 

Birkenstocks - https://www.birkenstock.com/us 

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Alternative Titles

The Coolest Kid in 7th Grade

Edited by :: Ethan Edghill

In previous After the Final Pop Episodes, Ben and J discussed what letters of the alphabet are best, their Pringle eating competition and how to resolve conflict from your distant past.

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Edited by :: Isybelle Christley and Ethan Edghill

Ben and J discuss productivity levels, 10 years of marriage, the IKEA Effect and the Ben, Franklin Effect, Black Mirror and money.

Relevant Links: 

The IKEA Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IKEA_effect 

Diablo II - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_II 

The Ben Franklin Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect 

Black Mirror - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror 

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Ben and J discuss Father’s Day, their thoughts on the new How to Train Your Dragon movie, J’s kids competing in a BeyBlade Tournament and catching fireflies.

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How to Train Your Dragon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_(2025_film) 

Fantastic Four - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fantastic_Four:_First_Steps 

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Alternate Titles:

Father’s Day > Birthday?

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley 

Ben and J discuss alligator and snake stories, the Nate Bargatze Show, Mario Kart DESPAIR, garden updates, dopamine hits, and remote control cars.

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Nate Bargatze - https://nateland.com/pages/nate 

Will Forte  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Forte 

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Alternate Titles:

GATORS

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley 

Ben and J discuss losing sleep, Outdoor Boys stopping YouTube, and their latest family camping trip.

Relevant Links: 

The Outdoor Boys Goodbye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwC8jwnXfo4 

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Alternate Titles:

Ben’s Bag of Tricks

Shovel Bread!

Edited by :: Isybelle Christley