Popcorn for Dinner

To paraphrase Lord Ormund Hightower, "one host is as good as another". Bankole subs in for Ebube this week to discuss another in a growing line of excellent 'House of the Dragon' episodes. Criston Cole is on suicide watch, Rhaenyra and Daemon need both marriage counseling and leadership training and Aegon has forgotten that his most athletic days are behind him.

Mummy issues, abortion tea and maybe Afam has a thing for the witches? We're getting into it all!

(6:50) - Responding to YouTube Comments
(10:45) - Criston Cole's suicidal odyssey
(26:30) - Halaena & Alicent's Decisions
(30:40) - Rhaenyra's small council
(38:50) - Rhaenyra & Daemon
(1:08:15) - Aemond & Alys
(1:14:30) - Aegon & Larys

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Host: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guests: Afam & Soonen
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

In the first of a new series on Popcorn for Dinner, Bankole & Ebuka got together somewhere between the third dream layer and the Library of Love to appreciate the varied and beloved works of visionary filmmaker, Christopher Nolan.

Ahead of the highly anticipated release of 'The Odyssey', they discussed their favourite Christopher Nolan films and tried to decide which is his best film.

(5:45) - Our Histories with Christopher Nolan
(12:30) - Ebuka's Favourite Nolan
(40:26) - Bankole's Favourite Nolan
(57:30) - The Most Underrated Nolan Films
(1:00:45) - Christopher Nolan's Best Film

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Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Ebuka Nnamani 
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

So this is how the other side lives.

Ebube, Afam and Soonen make their way to Tumbleton, keeping their hands to themselves of course, but not without strengthening their squadron with Gab making her Popcorn for Dinner debut — tensions are high after all.

They start by exploring the significance of Tumbleton itself (2:07) and go on to dissect everything from Rhaenyra's ever accumulating headaches (30:36) and Daemon's discovery (39:52), to Orwylle and Mysaria's perspectives (13:40) and why Ulf should have a very short leash (52:36). They of course also dive deep into Ormund's influence on Daeron (1:06:27) and the true ramifications of the Hightowers' plans, before firing up the trusty Adaptometer

Has this been the greatest four-episode run in 'House of the Dragon' yet?!

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Host: Ebube Ubochi
Guests: Afam, Soonen and Miscellaneous Gab
Production by: Ebube Ubochi

Ready for Christopher Nolan's epic take on an epic? So are we.

Bankole calls Ebube and Pricilla out of their farm in Ithaca for a forensic look at the ruins of Troy before mapping out the perilous journey they're about to take with Matt Damon. Some are even calling it… an odyssey! They discuss all you need to know about the events before 'The Odyssey', why Christopher Nolan might have been drawn to the project, the excellent material in store for some excellent actors and much more.

(05:30) - What to know about THE ILIAD
(13:30) - Adapting THE ODYSSEY
(29:30) - Spoiler-free adaptations of THE ILIAD and THE ODYSSEY
(36:20) - Did this really happen?
(41:00) - The Americanisms in 'The Odyssey'
(49:22) - First time Nolan collaborators

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Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede and Ebube Ubochi
Guest: Priscilla
Production by Bankole Imoukhuede

"I do not dream of labour" — Rhaenyra Targaryen

The princess has finally become the queen, and the guys are having a field day with the beautifully written — beautifully directed too — chaos. Ebube sets up a new Black council with Afam and Soonen for Rhaenyra, but not without first flying in Pete Peppers for some wisdom on governance.

The team can't help but sink their teeth into Ormund's clever gambit and all its potential repercussions, before getting into everything from Rhaenyra's goals to her stress, as well as the voices pulling her in different directions. They also talk about Corlys' gripes and Rhaenyra's desperate needs for a new queensguard, the full list of people she needs to keep happy in order to rule, and the role her relationship with Alicent plays in all the current drama.

Remember, sis; you prayed for this job.

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Host: Ebube Ubochi
Guests: Afam, Soonen and Pete Peppers
Production by: Ebube Ubochi

A talking raccoon and a sentient tree?!

When Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' hit theatres in 2014, it faced doubts from all angles, from Kree and Xandarians alike. However, James Gunn's injection of humour, colour and the right amount of irreverence quickly made the film an instant fan-favourite. 12 years later, it's made it to Number 7 on our MCU 12 list. Some are saying that's really the most important part of its legacy.

(03:05) - Why we love 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
(13:40) - Character Introductions
(50:00) - Categories
(1:20:10) - Film Specific Superlatives
(1:31:25) - Hope for 'Avengers: Doomsday'

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Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Ebuka
Guests: Steve and William Goodman
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

They've gone and done it now, haven't they? They pissed off the Dragon Queen. And for that, heads WILL roll.

For the second episode of 'House of the Dragon' Season 3, Ebube, Afam and Soonen dissect the aftermath of the Battle of the Gullet, note the subtle and not-so-subtle differences between Aemond and Daemon, and rave about Emma D'Arcy's incredible acting.

They talk about the incredible loses incurred by Corlys, Alicent's brazen plans, Mysaria's place in Rhaenyra and Daemon's marriage, and the fact that Alys will definitely have a bigger role to play in what's to come. They also briefly comment on Ironrod's idiocy and try to decide whether such scenes are truly necessary in modern fiction.

Now bring Aegon — THE USURPER — to us.

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Host: Ebube Ubochi 
Guests: Afam and Soonen
Production by: Ebube Ubochi

Okay, here it is. It's the worst service you're ever going to face: 3 turns, the restaurant is flooded and we're nearly out of food. So why am I smiling?!

Bankole & Pete are leading service today as they discuss the final season of Hulu's 'The Bear'. Family reunions, emotional releases, recognising genius and taking your first flight. There's a lot to get into and Bankole's bringing his tissues along. Hands!

(04:20) - 5 Seasons of THE BEAR
(13:00) - Season 5's structure
(23:35) - An Emotional Episode 7
(35:30) - Goodbye to THE BEAR

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Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede
Guest: Pete Peppers
Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

THIS is what happens. Still.

Ebube and Emmanuel reunite for a deep dive into the surprisingly quick return of Apple TV's 'Your Friends & Neighbours', and they bring Angel along for the ride. The trio gets into everything from Tori's ingratitude (7:33) to Mel's unhinged seasonal arc and Coop's penchant for doing the worst possible thing at any given moment. They talk about the influence of Coop's father in his life, as well as Barney's decisions and Elena's woes.

They of course also review the tentpole addition to the cast for the new season — James Marsden as Owen Ashe — as well as all its repercussions. Hop in, the Hamptons are fun.

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Hosts: Ebube Ubochi
Guest: Emmanuel and Angel
Production by: Ebube Ubochi

HBO's 'House of the Dragon' is FINALLY back for its third season! But at what cost?

Ebube summons Afam and Soonen for a deep dive into a truly pyrrhic victory, dealt at the most pivotal naval battle the realm has ever known, and brace for the inevitable as they evaluate the legacy of Jacaerys Velaryon, as well as take stock of the confusion across the entire board.

They discuss the audacity of Alicent's offer and the problems she faces now that her rug's been pulled (6:55), including her relationship with Aemond (12:10) and the schemes of the Hightowers as a whole (44:49). They also talk about the significance of mother-son relationships in the episode (30:28); the insanity of Rhaena's current situation in addition to its potential repercussions (7:45); and the true cost of the Battle of the Gullet (52:14), all before finally introducing Ebube's brand new device: the Adaptometer® (1:15:20).

R.I.P to a real one yet again.

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Host: Ebube Ubochi 
Guests: Afam and Soonen
Production by: Ebube Ubochi