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Popcorn Culture

J and Ben Carlin
Parenting
Harry Potter
Gardening
Disney World
Shopify
Childhood Memories
Disney
Supercarlinbrothers
Family Activities
Pin Trading
Name Of the Wind
Camping
Pop Culture
New York City
Triathlon
Through the Gryffindor
Popcorn Culture
Smith Mountain Lake
D23
Mint Mobile

Popcorn Culture is brought to you by J and Ben Carlin aka the SuperCarlinBrothers on YouTube. The two are most well known for the The Pixar Theory, Rampant Predictions of your favorite upcoming movies, Harry Potter Trivia Fiends, and for being a pair of man childs. Man children? Men Children. None of those seem right. You get the point. Anyway, they wanted a way to talk more in depth about their t... more

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Latest Episodes

Ben and J discuss Chinese New Year animals and horoscopes, the OTHER Jonathan Carlin, the concept of boredom, Universe 25 and utopias.

Relevant Links:

Universe 25 - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_sink 

The Matrix - en.wikipedia.o... more

Ben and J discuss gripes about Spotify, “Shake It Off,” rivals, being a dead ant, gas station popcorn, small town-ed-ness, and a quaint 5K.

Relevant Links:

Leiningen Versus the Ants - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leiningen_Versus_the_Ants 

Farmer... more

Ben and J discuss THE TOY STORY 5 PREMIERE!!! The stressful travel to get there, the best but weirdest hotel breakfast, the modern art museum, getting to the actual premiere, seeing Taylor Swift IRL, and meeting lots of cool people at the afterparty.... more

Ben and J discuss J’s weird hospital experience, Walmart parking lot adventures, teaching kids how to teach, their (then) upcoming Toy Story 5 premiere trip, red carpet outfits, and maybe meeting Taylor Swift???

Relevant Links:

Karate Kid - https:/... more

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Recent Guests

Isybelle Christley
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Episode: 342 - Pretending to Be a Dead Ant

Hosts

Benjamin Carlin
Co-founder of the show; long-running host with a focus on personal storytelling and business-building.
JAY Carlin
Co-host known for banter, pop culture insights, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.
Jonathan Carlin
Co-host with a collaborative dynamic; often contributes personal anecdotes and cultural commentary.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.1k ratings
  • Ads

    6min of ads before that podcast even starts?! Insane

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    amcx32
    United States23 days ago
  • Dagbog

    2/6/2026

    Idag skulle jeg havde været til spejder nede på brændstationen men hvar istædet i villaen jeg hvar der til kloken 9 og jeg spillede amongus godnat læser

    3/6/2026

    Kære læser

    Idag spillede jeg peak hvor det hvar mega peak… you get fordi peak betyder godt men spillede også hed peak anyways jeg hvar også i villaen hvor jeg hvar med Aleksander og Alexander godnat læser

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HolgerNo1
    Denmarka month ago
  • 🦆➡️🥤

    ducks. go in cups.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kawaii_Kitten999 (KiKi) 🌸
    United Statesa month ago
  • OMG

    This is the G.O.A.T

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chromebook EX
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • My Two Favorite Virginia Residents!

    You guys make my day soooo much better. The strongest podcast hosts of today. Also w J and Beth for standing up to Hoverboard Guy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bär Bär Jinks
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' warmth and chemistry, and the sense of friendship it creates.
Fans appreciate personal stories and behind-the-scenes business insights.
Some listeners note ads can be heavy but find the content engaging overall.
Guests and topics are varied, with strong emphasis on family life and pop culture.

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300 - Would We Stop the Pop??
Q: Would you say it is easier or harder to work together considering you are brothers? How do you manage to keep a good relationship?
Both agree it is easier to work together as brothers because they prioritize their relationship, and they emphasize the importance of communication and checking in on each other
300 - Would We Stop the Pop??
Q: What are the best things happening in your lives right now?
Ben shares that all three of his kids just started back at school and expresses excitement about their upcoming Midwest tour.
295 - The End of A Chapter
Q: What did you do to apologize to people in your past?
I confronted someone I wronged in middle school, apologized for my behavior, and it turned out they had forgotten about it.
276 - Paint Patrick’s Day
Q: What prompted you to try Botox?
Ben discusses his changing appearance and curiosity as he has started to notice more gray hair and lines on his forehead, leading to his experience with Botox.
271 - The Freaky FriQ+A
Q: If you woke up in each other's bodies, could you make it through the whole day without anybody noticing?
They discuss the challenges and answer humorously, suggesting that they might manage it due to their similarities.

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Two brothers host a free-flowing show that blends deep dive conversations on personal growth, family life, and pop culture with playful banter. Episodes span Disney parks, movie marketing, personal milestones, and hobbies like gardening and sports, often weaving in behind-the-scenes business updates and sponsor reads. The duo's chemistry, willingness to discuss tough topics, and long-running inside jokes make it feel like a casual chat with friends, while their breadth of interests keeps each episode varied and entertaining. Noteworthy aspects include a strong emphasis on family storytelling, creator economics, and a clear pivot toward community-building around their content business.

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Popcorn Culture launched 7 years ago and published 348 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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