Popcorn for Dinner

"How about an Atom Bomb?”

What could make a better Christmas present? It's the face-off we've all been waiting for as Manousos finally makes it to Carol, and calling it explosive might be putting it mildly. Cris and Ebube take stock of Carol's journey and the person she's become, and what that might mean for the hero's journey she has ahead now that she's Walter White.

They evaluate the essence of experiencing paradise in trouble, the importance of empathy, and the best destinations for a honeymoon tour. Season two can't come fast enough.

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Host: Ebube Ubochi 
Guests: Cris
Production by: Ebube Ubochi

Do you know what freedom is? Talking about films for 2 hours. Like Tom Cruise.

It's a bumper episode today and we've assembled an all-star panel for it. Bankole is joined by Sherin from Geek Girl Riot, making her debut, and the returning Eyo and William, for an in-depth conversation about two of 2025's best and most heralded films: Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' (20:35). Later, they recommend some of their other favourites from the year, including their best “3-star film”, best genre film and the best film they wish more people saw (1:41:40). So, remember the password, settle down and enjoy the conversation (this isn't us inviting you in btw!).

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Films discussed/recommended in the episode:

- 28 Years Later
- 40 Acres
- Black Bag
- Caught Stealing
- Companion
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle
- Good Fortune
- Is This Thing On?
- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
- Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
- One Battle After Another (SPOILERS)
- Rental Family
- Sinners (SPOILERS)
- Support the Girls
- The Life of Chuck
- The Long Walk
- The Phoenician Scheme
- The Roses
- Train Dreams
- Tron: Ares (Soundtrack)
- Weapons

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Eyo Ndem, William Goodman and Sherin Nicole
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Look like the internet always wins. 

Ebube and Cris start by discussing Carol and Zosia’s new… partnership… and what it means for her mission, as well as everyone online who’s been clamouring for it. They also talk about Carol’s priorities, the hive’s home life, and the new information we learn about their origins. Additionally, they do some calculations on what’s in store for Manousos in the finale, and by extension, Carol and Zosia.

They also talk about the similarities between The Hive in Apple TV's 'Pluribus' and Unity in 'Rick and Morty', as well as their approach to relationships.

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Host: Ebube Ubochi 
Guests: Cris
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From Flea Soup to exploding heads, Bankole, Pete and Emmanuel are excited to be back in the Wastelands of Prime Video's 'Fallout'. They start with why they liked the first season and their hopes for this second season (6:30). Then they get into the new dyanmics on show in the season premiere and try to unpack some of the mysteries already presented (17:45). Later, Maximus star, Aaron Moten, stops by to chat with Pete about crafting the character, Lucy's influence on Maximus and the decisions that await him in Season 2 (1:07:00).

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede 
Guests: Pete Peppers and Emmanuel Pius-Ogiji
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We're Popcorn for Dinner, and we wish to save the world.

On Apple TV's 'Pluribus' this week, Carol takes a page out of Koumba's book and decides to live life to the fullest, serving her spite with a side of glee! Meanwhile, a certain gentleman's spite gives hers a run for its money. Ebube and Cris compare the journeys of Carol and Manousos, delving into what drives them — literally at times — and speculating on what might actually happen once they finally meet.

They also talk about the powerful reunion at the end of the episode and what it means for Carol's state of mind, as well as her feelings going forward. What has she learned exactly?

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Host: Ebube Ubochi 
Guests: Cris
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Some are calling it 'Project Doomsday', others are saying Popcorn for Dinner has finally gone full nerd. What is it? Well, come listen to Bankole, Ebuka, and, making his debut on the podcast, Steve, tell you just how they plan to spend their precious time in 2026!

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Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede, Ebuka 
Guest: Steve
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"What happens in Vegas..."

Apple TV's 'Pluribus' hits the ground running this week! Ebube and Cris begin by dissecting the episode’s ominous opening and how it deftly reflects the most relatable aspects of Carol’s humanity, praising the writers for not being afraid to reward their audience for being attentive.

Their discussion goes on to dive into Mr. Diabate’s approach to the amenable apocalypse and his handling of Carol, as well as the new depths of loneliness the story seems to have in store for Carol given what she learns in Vegas.

They of course also break down the true implications of the Hive's big revelation about what it takes to “join” and celebrate Manousos finally getting some fresh air.

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Host: Ebube Ubochi 
Guests: Cris
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We all need space sometimes. So Ebube and Cris are staying as far as they possibly can from all freezers as they reel from the fifth episode of Apple TV's 'Pluribus'.

They start by suggesting a new home for Carol while taking stock of the new information we get about the Joined (10:55), as well as the fact that Laxmi never changes, before discussing the implications of Carol effectively being treated like an existential threat (12:48).

They then discuss Carol's recording persona, the highlights of her milk investigation, and her fierce battle with the OG scavengers. They also weigh in on the discourse about the Joined bearing uncanny similarities to generative AI, and talk about whether that should affect the way people perceive the show itself (39:20).

They of course finish by diving into the episode's quietly intense ending and how it potentially changes the tone of the entire show (52:51), after which they address comments from the audience (01:03:52).

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Host: Ebube Ubochi 
Guests: Cris
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Time for an experiment! And a love overdose while we're at it. Turns out Carol's a big fan of the scientific method, or at least some semblance of it — we'll put a pin on that for now.

Ebube and Cris commend Carol for thinking outside the box as she tries to understand what the Hive can and can’t do for her, and they discuss just how likely — or not — she truly is to save the world from happiness.

They start by sharing general thoughts on the episode, before honing in on a certain starving gentleman from Paraguay. Then they explore the implications of Carol asking deeper questions as she realizes she can seek truth in more ways than one, while confronting what love means to her.

Check out Cris on Pete Peppers' livestream for episode 3!

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Host: Ebube Ubochi 
Guests: Cris
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With Apple TV's 'Pluribus' now in full swing, Ebube and Cris start by slowly unraveling the layers of Carol’s inadvertent and self-imposed misery, before going on a semi-philosophical search for the meaning of life.

They question Carol’s will to live and whether she can actually be happy and count the ways she’s blocking her peace, as well as discuss the role of Helen’s memory in Carol’s rage.

They also talk about what Carol should have learned by now, and learn themselves that grenades might be dangerous things to wish for...

Check out the Pluribus panel at PaleyFest!

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Host: Ebube Ubochi 
Guests: Cris
Production by: Ebube Ubochi