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The Every Movie Ever! PodcastTitane (2021): What Is This Insane Movie Actually About?!Ben and Rob strap in for Titane (2021), the brutal, brilliant body horror from writer-director Julia Ducournau. Following her breakout debut Raw, Ducournau returns with Titane, a genre-defying mix of horror, surrealism, and melodrama that left one host completely wrecked—in the best way, the other in the worst. Is Titane about love, loneliness, or absolutely nothing at all? What happens when your gender, identity, and skeleton all start to shift at the same time? Why does the film feel so personal for Ben, even while it so gleefully leaves Rob cold? And how exactly does Julia Ducournau ma...2025-07-2758 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastLove & Mercy (2025): Is This The Best Music Biopic Ever Made?Ben and Rob wade into the beautiful mind of Brian Wilson’s mind waters with ‘Love & Mercy’ the biopic that, much like the man, is split right in two. With Paul Dano as the young Brian Wilson crafting Pet Sounds and battling hallucinations, and John Cusack as the older Brian Wilson trapped under the thumb of a manipulative therapist, ‘Love & Mercy’ captures the genius of Brian Wilson, the dysfunction within The Beach Boys, and the line between inspiration and illness.But why is Ben so deeply emotionally attached to Brian Wilson? Is Paul Dano secretly becoming what Gary Oldma...2025-07-031h 01
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastDark City (1998): The Movie That Could Have Been 'The Matrix'Ben and Rob wake up in ‘Dark City’, the dark sci-fi fantasy from Alex Proyas, director of ‘The Crow’. Released a year before ‘The Matrix’, ‘Dark City’ tells the story of John Murdock (Rufus Sewell), a man who has lost his memory in a city that never sees the sun where memory and time itself are the playthings of a race of alien beings known only as The Strangers. ‘Dark City’ was a critical success but a complete box-office bomb, with Alex Proyas ultimately blaming a studio that didn’t support the film correctly. But what on earth made ‘Dark City’...2025-05-1159 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastConclave (2024): A Man Died To Bring You This EpisodeBen and Rob elect ‘Conclave’ for this week’s episode! Directed by Edward Berger and shockingly well timed, ‘Conclave’ follows the story of Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) as he is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events; selecting a new Pope to be the head of the Catholic church. Not content with making over five times its budget, ‘Conclave’ also won the Oscar Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards and received widespread critical acclaim for it’s cast and crew.But what on earth could have prompted Ben and Rob to reach for a dram...2025-04-281h 01
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastThe Last Starfighter (1984): The Most Important Film Of The Century!?Ben and Rob defeat ‘The Last Starfighter’; 1984’s discount Star Wars; directed by none other than Michael Myers himself, Nick Castle. Alex Rogan, an expert video game player, lives in a trailer park and has no promising future. One day he discovers his favourite video game wants to recruit him as a starfighter pilot.This film has massive nostalgia vibes for Rob, but has Ben ever seen this masterpiece? Why does the CGI look like it was done on a potato? And is this the most important film of the last fifty years!?CONSUU...2025-04-201h 04
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? : The Mexico TrilogyHello and welcome to this murderously musical episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!This time, Ben and Rob grab their suspiciously heavy guitar cases and hunt down Robert Rodriguez's Mexico trilogy, starting with El Mariachi, moving on to Desperado and finishing with a spicy Once Upon a Time in Mexico chaser.Expect attempts at speaking Spanish, fanboying and vague memories of induction classes and obscure PlayStation games.Ben would also like to apologise for his mic stand failing about 20 minutes in and subsequently sounding like he's about 20 miles away from the microphone. He is extremely...2025-03-261h 31
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastThe Princess Bride (1987): Why Is This Film Still Loved So Many Years After It's Initial Failure At The Box Office?!Ben and Rob dive in to the inconceivably good ‘Princess Bride’, Rob Reiner’s classic 1987 fantasy comedy starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn and André the Giant. Buttercup is madly in love with farm boy Westley; unfortunately, things take a turn in their lives when Westley goes out in search of employment and gets attacked by a pirate.But as a lifelong hater of fantasy, can Ben get in to the wholesome vibes on offer? Who was Andre The Giant when the cameras stopped rolling? What’s with Cary Elwes’ intermitten...2025-03-2458 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastRoad House (1989): Brilliant Bouncer Battles Billionaire-Backed Bar Brawlers. Crazy Swayze Theory Part 2/3 Ben and Rob spinkick the wheels of ‘Roadhouse’, the B-Movie made for AAA money all the way back in 1989. Starring Patrick Swayze as a legendary bouncer hired to restore order at a notorious bar and ending up the target of the ruthless crime boss who controls the town.But having never seen it before, can famously cynical Rob find anything to enjoy in this camp tale of love and violence? Why was this film the cause of a New York Police Department scandal? And can Ben begin to prove that this film is in fact part...2025-03-1058 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastDirty Dancing (1987): This Film Ran So 'Avatar' Could Walk. Crazy Swayze Theory Part 1/3 Ben and Rob have hungry eyes for ‘Dirty Dancing’, the 1987 smash hit that lifted Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey into superstardom and defined summer camp for generations. Produced on a tiny budget and absolutely destroying the box office, ‘Dirty Dancing’ went on to be enjoyed for decades and to this day counts millions among it’s fanbase.But having never seen it before, can famously cynical Rob find anything to enjoy in this camp tale of love and rhythm? Are the stories of on set tension between Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey true? And can Ben begin to prove t...2025-03-0356 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastHeretic (2024): A Romance Star As The Villain? So Hot Right Now!Ben and Rob knock on ‘Heretic’s door and spread the good word about Hugh Grant’s masterful villain turn of 2024. Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, ‘Heretic’ was another A24 success story making over sixty million dollars from a budget of just ten. Starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, ‘Heretic’ tells the story of two Mormon missionaries who knock on the wrong door with horrific consequences. It has the brains that Rob hungers for and the fun that Ben craves but does that make this the best horror film of 2024? Ben tries to defen...2025-02-1754 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastThe Killer (2023): The Last We'll See Of Our David Fincher Series.... For Now!SOCIALSBen and Rob hire ‘The Killer’ to finish off their series covering every David Fincher movie EVER! Starring Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton and Charles Parnell, ‘The Killer’ was released and funded by Netflix as part of the directors ongoing deal with the streaming platform, and follows an assassin dealing with the fallout of a job gone wrong. Released to fair reviews but widely considered a weaker entry in Fincher’s filmography, ‘The Killer’ was nonetheless praised for its stellar performances and gritty action - when it had it. But what is this film really about? Why doe...2025-02-031h 00
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastMank (2020): The Greatest David Fincher Film You Probably Haven't SeenBen and Rob meet ‘Mank’; David Fincher’s first movie project for Netflix. Starring Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Charles Dance, this film is rarely mentioned in conversations about Fincher’s greatest films. Yet our hosts, approaching it with sheer dread, make the case that this is Fincher’s most slept-on masterpiece. Gorgeous visuals, masterful performances and an unbelievable soundtrack combine to create the best film you’ve probably never watched.But is this tale of a cynical and disillusioned writer more personal of a story to Fincher than we know? Is Gary Oldman the perfect actor? Who really w...2025-01-2755 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastGone Girl (2014): Is Amy Dunne The Better Person In This Marriage?Ben and Rob return to hunt for 'Gone Girl', David Fincher's 2014 murder marriage mystery masterpiece starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. Released in 2014 to critical acclaim for both it's central performances and Fincher's trademark detail driven direction, 'Gone Girl' is a film about toxic marriage and psychopaths for the ages.But which of our two star crossed lovers is really the biggest psychopath? Amy Dunne may have become one of cinema's most iconic female villains, but is she in fact the scapegoat of a far smarter, far more hidden psychopath? Is this film actually a...2025-01-121h 02
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastThe Social Network (2010): Does This Bio Still Bite In The Digital Depression Age?Ben and Rob poke ‘The Social Network’, David Fincher’s 2010 telling of the founding of Facebook during Mark Zuckerberg’s time at Harvard. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and Justin Timberlake, ‘The Social Network’ won three of the eight Academy Awards it was nominated for, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ incredible soundtrack beating Hans Zimmer’s ‘Inception’ to the Oscar.But nearly fifteen years later, did David Fincher accurately predict the digital hellscape we would all be living in? How did this get written in spite of Facebook flatly denying any involvement? How can Rob find this tale of greed a...2024-12-0256 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastGladiator II (2024): We Watched Ridley Scott's Latest Epic So You Don't Have To!Ben and Rob armour up for the latest Ridley Scott universe to be plundered for more cash ‘Gladiator II’! Starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Neilsen and Pedro Pascal, ‘Gladiator II’ follows grown up Lucius as he walks far too closely in the footsteps of the original masterpiece. Twenty three years after the release of the Russell Crowe career maker, Ridley Scott is hoping this franchise can be revived without it going as poorly as every other time he’s done it. But is this Riddle-y Scott or Diddly Squat when it comes to genius filmmaking? This isn’t just...2024-11-2557 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): The Best AND The Worst Love Story Ever Told?!Ben and Rob experience the ultimate in anti-aging and witness one of the most tragic, heart wrenching love stories ever told. Bookended in odd, seemingly problematic age differences, THAT’S RIGHT! David Fincher’s 2008 Sci-Fi? Romantic? Period drama? … All three? The Curious Case of Benjamin Button starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton, paints a harrowing, heart breaking yet beautiful story highlighting what it means to be young and the impact one life can have on another. Join us as we find out why this is the best romantic film Ben has ever seen, why this is the...2024-11-181h 01The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue ? : The IncrediblesHello and welcome to this spectacularly super episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
This time, Ben and Rob squeeze into skintight bodysuits to hang with the Incredibles movies. Expect nerdy nostalgia, scientific meme analysis, the lukewarmest hot takes and moustachioed lamentations.
You can support Rob's self-described "pathetic" moustache and donate to Movember here - https://uk.movember.com/mospace/15267127
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or visit us at:www.thepopcornbucket.com2024-11-1759 minThe Popcorn Bucket PodcastPick 'N Mix : Volume X, 2024Hello and welcome to another mirthfully merge-riffic Pick 'n Mix episode!
This week, we're looking back at September and October to peruse over the best of both months' movie offerings. Expect trailer talk, fandom frustrations and nudity negativity as Ben and Rob dance like nobody's watching and podcast like nobody's listening.
Links:
Superfan Focus Groups - https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/star-wars-lord-of-the-rings-bridgerton-toxic-fans-hollywood-response-1236166736/
Ben Travis "Audiences Can't Keep Up With Streaming Shows" - https://www.empireonline.com/tv/features/cancelled-streaming-series-audiences-cant-keep-up/
R S Benedict "Everyone is Beautiful and No One is Horny"...2024-11-081h 12
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastZodiac (2007): The Most Painfully Personal Film In David Fincher's Filmography? Ben and Rob unmask ‘Zodiac’, David Fincher’s tale of the hunt for the self-proclaimed “Zodiac Killer”, responsible for a spate of grisly murders across California from the late sixties through to the early seventies. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr, Fincher’s ‘Zodiac’ is a long, uncompromising film beloved by critics but widely ignored by audiences upon its release in 2007.But is this the most painfully personal movie in David Fincher’s whole filmography? What drove Robert Downey Jr to compare working with Fincher to Soviet prison camps? Which scene in this darkest of movies is the o...2024-11-0457 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastPanic Room (2002): The Secrets of David Fincher's Most Ignored Movie MasterpieceBen and Rob lock themselves into ‘Panic Room’, David Fincher’s box-office sensation starring Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker and Jared Leto. Mother and daughter duo Meg and Sarah are forced to hide in a panic room in their house when intruders break in; unfortunately for them, the intruders want something that is hidden inside the room and will stop at nothing to claim it. This film allowed Fincher to calm studios fears in his financial reliability after the box-office failure of ‘Fight Club’ whilst flexing his muscles as a technical master behind the camera.So with every...2024-10-211h 03The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue ? : TakenHello and welcome to this specially skilled episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
This time, Ben and Rob hunt down the Taken trilogy! Join them as they traverse the murky waters of Divorced Dad-dom, round the Cape of Xenophobia before hitting the open waters of Geri-action.
If you don't listen to this episode, we will find you and we will...tell you we completely understand and wish you a good day.
Also, sincere apologies for the sound quality and Ben's raspy voice. We had some technical gremlins and Ben was getting over a nasty bug...2024-10-181h 21
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastJoker 2 - Folie A Deux (2019): Is It REALLY That Bad? We Watched It So You Don't Have To!Ben and Rob examine ‘Joker 2: Folie A Deux’ so you don’t have to! Billed as the biggest film event of the year, ‘Joker 2’ will go down in history as one of the all time box-office bombs, reviewing lower than ‘Madame Web’ and left with no route to recouping its massive budget. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and Brendan Gleeson with Todd Phillips returning to direct, all seemed set for success for this story of an unwell man facing an unjust world. So how did the original team behind such an excellent original deliver such a dead-on-arrival dud? Was the f...2024-10-1458 minThe Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? : Alvin and the ChipmunksHello and welcome to this certifiably squeaky episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
This time, Ben and Rob scrabble up the nearest nut-filled tree to get to grips with the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies!
Expect plenty of pitch perfect puns, a smattering of sulky cynicism and dollops of disbelief. Plus, a healthy discussion about which movie is the Least Chipmunk! (This joke only works if people know the Least Chipmunk is a species of chipmunk, maybe go for something a bit less niche Ben?)
Thanks, as always, to Laurence Owen of Long Cat Media...2024-09-141h 13
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastMaxxxine: Maxine Minx Vs. The Night Stalker Vs. Hollywood Vs. ... The Church? Ben and Rob stalk the streets of Ti West’s ‘Maxxxine’, the thrilling conclusion to his horror trilogy that started with ‘X’ and possibly peaked with ‘Pearl’. With an incredible cast that includes Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon, ‘Maxxxine’ follows adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx as she finally gets her big break as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles and a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.But is this conclusion to the trilogy going to satisfy Ben’s need for fun...2024-08-121h 07
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastPearl (2022): Mia Goth and Ti West Go Back To The Past And Tell Us Our Terrifying FutureBen and Rob travel back in time to 1918 with the second instalment of Ti West’s X trilogy ‘Pearl’. The origin story of the villain from ‘X’, Pearl lets us in on her young adult life and sparks a debate on whether violence is inherent by nature or nurtured within her by the nightmare that was 1918 America. We get a vivid insight into how Pearl LOVES spending her free time, whether it’s killing farm animals named after silent movie characters or abusing her severely disabled father, it’s all fun and games…? So what was the state of cinema...2024-07-2959 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastAlien 3 (1992): A Misunderstood Masterpiece Or A Violently Awful Cash Grab? Definitely...Ben and Rob leap into the fire of controversy with ‘Alien 3’, the debut feature film of legendary director David Fincher and widely considered a staggeringly disappointing film both critically and commercially. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Charles Dance and Lance Henriksen, ‘Alien 3’ follows Ellen Ripley after her Sulaco escape pod crashes on a planet populated by violent male inmates; and violently undoes huge amounts of story work established by James Cameron in his eighties megahit ‘Aliens’. Widely considered a terrible end to Ripley’s story, this film is nonetheless Rob’s absolute favourite entry in the franchise; MUCH to Ben’s utter horror and d...2024-07-221h 07
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastPacific Rim: Guillermo Del Toro Shows Michael Bay How To KaijuBen and Rob drift together and pilot ‘Pacific Rim’, Guillermo Del Toro’s homage to all things kaiju and gundam. When kaiju invade Earth through a hole in reality, it’s up to a plucky team of humans to pilot giant mecha suit Jaegers in order to cancel the apocalypse. Starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Robert Kazinsky, Max Martini, and Ron Perlman ‘Pacific Rim’ was a hit at the box office but has failed to pick up the same devotion seen by the Toho or MonsterVerse franchises. But how did Guillermo Del Toro end up direc...2024-07-0154 minThe Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? : Star Wars Part Four (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Rogue One and Solo)Hello and welcome to this ostensibly odd episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
In the penultimate pod of this Star Wars season, Ben and Rob wrangle the oddballs and outliers of the franchise. This week, it's The Clone Wars, Rogue One and Solo's time under the microscope.
In this Star Destroyer of an episode, Ben has corridor concerns and calls for the return of gatekeeping. Rob explains why he'd rather go rogue than solo and the pair take it in turns to mop up the other one's bile. Lovely.
Thanks, as always, to Laurence Owen of Long Cat Media for...2024-06-291h 34The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! : RemakesHello and welcome to this rigourously reheated edition of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
In this episode, Ben and Rob are going over old ground (for the first time) and pick two movie remakes to stand toe-to-toe in the filmic arena that exists only in their minds.
Expect Ben to snowed under with trust issues and Rob to mount a mini defense for a major departure from British tradition.
Then join them in five years' time where they'll redo this episode and make it somehow worse.
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Somehow Kylo Ben and Rob-B 8 have returned. This week they dissect, discuss and despair with the Disney Star Wars sequel trilogy.
In this dreadnought of an episode, Ben and Rob dabble with the Dark Side, unleash some Sith-esque language and argue about Babu Frik - after all, he is our oldest and dearest friend.
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The Every Movie Ever! PodcastLittle Shop Of Horrors (1986): Have We Found Ben's Ultimate Film In A Gardening-Based Horror C0medy SciFi?!In a surprise twist, Ben & Rob stop by the ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’, an incredibly fun remake of Roger Corman’s 1960 original horror comedy, with a musical twist! Starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, John Candy and Steve Martin, this animatronic wonder of eighties cinema tells a disturbing tail of space invaders, murder, love and horticultural horror with equal parts star power and catchy melody. With the sad news of Roger Corman’s untimely passing this month, we thought it best to revisit a movie SO packed with Ben’s special interests that it can’t help but put...2024-05-201h 01
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastGhostbusters: Answer The Call (2016): Why Was This Film So Un-Welcomed By It's Own Audience?!Ben & Rob marvel at 'Ghostbusters: Answer The Call', the 2016 reboot of the Ghostbusters franchise starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon and Chris Hemsworth. Set in a whole new universe where the original cast briefly appear in different roles but still shout fan service catchphrases, this film was unfairly reviled and bullied by a majority male audience on it's release and since. Does that mean we think the film is good? Well... no, but it's not because of the female cast.The Ghosbusters franchise as a whole had been in development hell for decades; can...2024-04-2957 minThe Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue?: Kick-AssHello and welcome to this bountifully bitey episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
This week, Ben and Rob don their best internet-bought super suits and patrol the streets with the Kick-Ass movies. Ben accepts his role as the C-Word guy, Rob praises a dog's disguise and the pair have their heartbeats quickened by Union J.
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www.thepopcornbucket.com2024-04-191h 07The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! : Television MoviesHello and welcome to this comfortably couch-potatoesque edition of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
In this episode, Ben and Rob look to television shows that swapped the small screen for the silver one. Rob tries to sneak the Doctor under the fence, Ben embraces being the wild card of the group and the pair bicker and bluster through another brutal chapter of their never-ending battle for film nerd superiority.
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The Every Movie Ever! PodcastGhostbusters (1984): We Kick Off Our Full Franchise Coverage With Ben's All Time Favourite Film?!Ben & Rob cross the streams for ‘Ghostbusters’, kicking off their series covering every Ghostbustin’ movie ever! Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis and Ernie Hudson and directed by Ivan Reitman, this 1984 film was not only a smash hit critically and commercially but has been loved and revered since then, spawning multiple sequels, reboots, animated series and much more. Plucky underdog scientists Peter Venkman, Ray Stanz and Egon Spengler fight ghouls and demons in New York City, save the life of cellist Dana Barrett, destroy a skyscraper sized marshmallow man and generally stick a midd...2024-04-0159 min
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastDemonic (2021): Neil Blomkamp’s Demon’s Destructive Deeds Defeat Daring Director Ben & Rob exorcise 2021’s ‘Demonic’ as the train of their Neil Blomkamp series rolls through its most controversial stop yet. Released in the midst of a global pandemic that had forced the total shutdown of society, and made with a budget of less than two million dollars, ‘Demonic’ explores what happens when you enter a virtual reality hosted inside the comatose mind of your serial killing, demonically possessed mother. Starring Carly Pope, Chris William Martin and Michael J Rogers, Blomkamp's fourth film is one of many firsts - his first horror, his first small budget feature, and his first total crit...2023-11-191h 05
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! : "Classics"Hello and welcome to this cautiously controversial episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
In this week's One Shot, Ben and Rob go against the grain and tackle films considered classics that they believe ain't all that. This episode features Ben dreaming of the triumphant return of a murderer, Rob reaching his twee limit and feeling physically sick and some actual movie discussion too. What more could you want?
Oh, and the link discussed is to be found here (spoilers!)
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The Every Movie Ever! PodcastInterstellar (2014): Christopher Nolan & Space Scientists Seeking Species Saving SolutionBen & Rob slingshot around the gargantuan gravity of ‘Interstellar’, Christopher Nolan’s 2014 sci-fi masterpiece starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, Matt Damon, Michael Caine and many more. With Earth uninhabitable, corn farmer Cooper and a team of scientists travel an interdimensional hole in spacetime to investigate three planets that could potentially provide sanctuary for the human race. Nolan’s love-letter to the 70s sci-fi classic ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, the relativistic physicist Kip Thorne and practical effects wizardry, ‘Interstellar’ might be the crown jewel in Christopher Nolan’s already glittering filmography. But is the emotion underpinning the a...2023-07-3052 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? Batman : Part Three (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and The Batman)Hello and welcome to this violently vacillating Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
In the third part of their tireless trek through all things Batman, Ben and Rob take on er... Ben and Rob. This episode, it's the turn of Messrs Affleck and Pattinson to don the cowl and serve up piping bowls of street justice. With this look at what is tentatively titled the "Modern Batman" era, your Bat bois aim to get the the bottom of the mystifying puzzle that is Batman v Superman and the deeply disturbing riddle that is The Batman. Or is it...2023-06-201h 20
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? Batman : Part One (1989-1997)Hello and welcome to this curiously chiropteran Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
This week, Ben and Rob begin their journey through the dark alleys and imposing statues of Gotham City as they tackle the films of the Caped Crusader himself, Batman. Gasp as Rob admits his unfamiliarity with the first few Batfilms! Chortle as Ben's nipples are deemed too controversial for mainstream media! Third Thing as an actual bat guest-stars!
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The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! : Box Office BombsHello and welcome to this fantastically floppy episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob talk turkeys as they compete over films that failed financially. In this exciting episode, Ben uses artificial intelligence as an excuse for laziness and Rob gets lost in the Digression Woods, with only righteous indignation and an auric atrocity to guide him. Ben also wishes to apologise for his terrible microphone quality this week. The intern responsible has been thoroughly thrashed with aux cables.
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Ins...2023-02-281h 16
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! : Time Travel MoviesHello and welcome to this temporally tantalizing One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, your mediocre Marty McFlys, Ben and Rob, must do battle in a listener suggested arena - the tricksy, terrifying territory of time travel. Why can Rob remember obscure television shows with uncanny accuracy? Why is Ben insistent on playing tactically when his success with it is so very limited? Why are the boys trapped in Azkaban with no hope of escape? If you need answers for these questions like, yesterday - you know what you have to do.
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The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! : Horror MoviesHello and welcome to this spine shiverin' One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! With All Hallows' Eve nearly upon us, your favourite pale poltroons, Ben and Rob, do battle over who can snuffle out the spookiest specimen and forage for a first-rate frightfest as they delve into the wicked world of horror movies.
Will Rob ever be able to watch a film with the lights off again? Why does Ben believe he's simply better than the general cinemagoer? Just who is that strange man laughing at a Phantom? These answers and several less interesting ones are to be f...2022-10-251h 00
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! : Films From 1992 (No Dogs Allowed)Hello and welcome to this joyfully jumpin' One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob pick out their favourite flicks which celebrate their thirtieth anniversary this year. However, a new rule has been introduced for this battle - neither nerd can pick Reservoir Dogs. Join your hosts as those rakish raconteurs reminisce, remonstrate and ridicule each other over their choices. Will Ben be able to escape the Bros-hole? Will Rob ever stop shilling for other, better podcasts? Those answers and more are to be found within! Grab the bozack, punks!
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The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot!: Live Action Disney RemakesHello and welcome to this raspily rose-tinted One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob clash over their favourite live action remakes from the mighty House of Mouse. In this listener-suggested episode, a hoarse Ben battles his voicebox at the same time as he tackles the dastardly Rob, like the handsome hero that he is. Can you guess who's back to writing the descriptions yet?
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The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? : Planet of the Apes (The Caesar trilogy)Hello and welcome to this stupendously simian Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob attempt to come to grips with the newest Planet of the Apes trilogy. In this episode, Ben has a problem with old people and nu-metal fans, Rob stumbles on a cracker of a unique take and the pair get sidetracked talking about monkey baseball.
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, Twitter @popcornbucketpd , GoodPods @PopcornBucket or visit us at www.thepopcornbucket.com2022-05-261h 28
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot!: Video Game FilmsHello and welcome to this positively pixelated One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob have a digital dust-up as they pit their video game movies against each other. This episode, the (power) gloves are off with Rob calling Ben an NPC and Ben accusing Rob of being a hater in return (he would know after all). It's on like Donkey Kong!
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, Twitter @popcornbucketpd , GoodPods @PopcornBucket or visit us at www.thepopcornbucket.com2022-05-101h 05
The Every Movie Ever! PodcastBatman (1989)Ben and Rob delve into the Yin and Yang of two totally opposite personalities that are co-dependent on the other in the pursuit of their conflicting goals - a topic they have absolutely no experience of whatsoever on this podcast. Tim Burton's 1989 gothic fantasy masterpiece with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson takes the EME boys through Jeremy Beadle, duality of man and why Tom Hardy is the Bane of Rob's life.Get in touch!https://linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast2022-05-0836 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! : Movies from 2002Hello and welcome to this noticeably nostalgic One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob reach two decades into the past to pick a champion from 2002 for the sole purpose of wielding them like cudgels in the present (may differ from the present you're currently experiencing. Consult calendar/clock for current year/time)
Find out the one and only thing Ben wrote down in preparation for this podbattle! Discover what apparent anachronism has Rob all wound up! Unearth the reason behind quite why the lads are banging on about breakfast cereals again! If that sounds wa...2022-04-2450 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? : KingsmanHello and welcome to this decidedly distinguished Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob endeavour to act like gentlemen as they take on the Kingsman trilogy. Prep your brollies for Rob's goat-based childhood trauma, Ben getting to the bottom of several questionable gags and much, much more. Remember - Oxfords, not brogues.
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, Twitter @popcornbucketpd , GoodPods @PopcornBucket or visit us as www.thepopcornbucket.com2022-04-171h 21
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! : Conflicting ComfortsHello and welcome to this slightly shameful One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week we're all about cognitive dissonance as Ben and Rob battle on shakier ground than usual. The remit? Films they know aren't good, but like anyway. In this episode, Ben jumps the gun and de-canonizes himself and Rob robbles as only he can.
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, Twitter @popcornbucketpd , GoodPods @PopcornBucket or visit us as www.thepopcornbucket.com2022-03-1849 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue?: X-Men (Part Three)Hello and welcome to this x-tra x-citing Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob gird their loins for their third helping of the mighty X-Men movie franchise. In this episode, Ben fights a nasty bug, his internet connection AND his co-host, Rob gets torn up about preschool entertainment and both inexorably fall into their old habits of referencing Pirates of the Caribbean.
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, Twitter @popcornbucketpd or GoodPods @PopcornBucket2022-03-121h 12
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot! Wales in FilmHelo a croeso i’r Popcorn Bwced Podlediad.
As it’s St David’s Day, for this One Shot we are talking a look at Wales in Film. Ben and Rob each pick a film to discuss, hoping it’s unique, and discuss with full spoilers.
This week, Ben uses Google, Rob uses Google Translate, and there’s a surprising amount of talk about Canada.
Please rate us on your podcast app of choice, and please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter @popcornbucketpd, or on www.popcorn bucket.com. Email us at podcast@popcornbucket.com.
With thanks as always to Laurenc...2022-03-0158 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot: Romantic FilmsHello and welcome to this lovey-dovey episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is indeed a battlefield as Ben and Rob delve deep into their feels and pick their champions for a Royal Romance Rumble. Whilst the film picks may be wholesome, the tactics deployed couldn't be dirtier. In this week's episode, Rob says everything by saying nothing and Ben does the exact opposite. Intrigued? Of course you are.
Please rate us on your podcast app of choice, and please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter @popcornbucketpd, or on www.thepopcornbucket.com. E...2022-02-1156 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue?: X-Men (Part Two)Hello and welcome to this wild and untamed Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob continue their quest to work through the X-Men series of films and sharpen their claws in preparation of analyzing X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Wolverine. In this episode, Ben (finally) brushes up on podcast etiquette, Rob sells out to any company that will have him and both have an energetic debate on what twee phrase they'd get engraved on their samurai swords. With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on...2022-02-041h 01
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot: Movies from 2012Hello and welcome to this radically retro episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! In this week's One Shot, we're jumping a decade back in the past so Ben and Rob can battle it out in the present. Expect conversations about jelly squibs, Rob's love of a good logo and further evolution of the cunning war tactics used against each other. Sun Tzu would be proud.
Please rate us on your podcast app of choice, and please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter @popcornbucketpd, or on www.thepopcornbucket.com. Email us at podcast@popcornbucket.com. With thanks as always to Laurence...2022-01-281h 02
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? : X-Men (Part One)Hello and welcome to this uncanny and frankly, astonishing Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, Ben and Rob tackle the X-Men series of films, starting with the first three movies of the franchise. In this episode, Ben ignores the time-old showbiz adage of never working with children or animals, Rob joins the Brotherhood of Mutants to spite Bobby Drake and both demand #JusticeforJamesMarsden With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, Twitter @popcornbucketpd or GoodPods @PopcornBucket2022-01-211h 17
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue?: Die HardHello and welcome to this frenetically festive Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week Ben and Rob don their filthiest vests and language (well, Ben does) and take on the Die Hard series. Join them as they attempt to bury the Christmas movie discussion once and for all, fall out over which is the best of the not-very-good sequels and frantically scramble to figure out that darned water jug bomb puzzle. Yippee-Ki-Yay!
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, Twitter @popcornbucketpd or GoodPods @PopcornBucket2021-12-081h 41
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? Mary PoppinsHello and welcome to this practically perfect* Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week Ben and Rob are taking on the Mary Poppins films.
Wanted: Listeners for two adorable podcast hosts.
If you want to be our listeners,
To endure Ben's rantings and Rob's meek whispers,
Download or stream whereever you pod,
and hear the thoughts of two daft sods.
*Your mileage may vary
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music.
Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, Twitter @popcornbucketpd or GoodPods @PopcornBucket2021-11-231h 16
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot: Hans ZimmerHello and welcome to this particularly orchestral One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast!
This week, and indeed, month, we're continuing with our musical Show-vember theme. This episode, Ben and Rob battle over who has picked the best Hans Zimmer soundtrack.
Will Ben stop at nothing to entertain the audience? Did Rob really think he could slip in his usual references to Amélie, Parks and Rec AND Doctor Who without Ben noticing, even if it's only in the episode description? Will PodDog make another exciting cameo?
The answers to these questions and more await within!
With thanks as alw...2021-11-1647 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastFranchise Fatigue? High School MusicalHello and welcome to this very special Franchise Fatigue? episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, the boys are back to tackle the High School Musical franchise. As the Random Popcorn Maker of Film Topics seems to be stuck on all things musical, we figured we'd roll with it and adopt the theme for the entire month. Good people of Podland, welcome to Show-vember!
In this episode Ben and Rob discuss their personal high school experiences, the secrets (and possibly bodies) the parents are hiding from the East High gang and Rob's depressing idea for High School Musical 4
Go...2021-11-091h 03
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot: MGM ClassicsHello and welcome to this particularly musical One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, The Random Popcorn Maker is apparently too bone idle to come up with its own ideas, so a listener request of MGM classics has been chosen!
As with all One Shot episodes, it's Ben vs Rob as they battle their mystery picks in the hope that each nerd can sway the opinion of the other.
This week, a change of tactics is evident in both competitors. Rob switches up the jelly animal he talks about and tries to get by on a technicality a...2021-11-0356 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot: Movies from 2010Hello and welcome to this particularly scrappy One Shot episode of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast! This week, The Random Popcorn Maker has popped out the year 2010, so Ben and Rob put their best feet forward and arm themselves with two (hopefully) unique movies released in 2010 to battle against each other.
In this episode, Ben hasn't done his homework (shock) and tries listening to his heart, Rob clicks and whistles about disgusting ways to eat prawns and the pair workshop band names.
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music. Please follow us on Instagram @po...2021-10-1955 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot: (Joyfully) Anachronistic Historical FilmsHello and welcome to the tenth episode spectacular of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast.
For this ‘One Shot’ episode (in which Ben and Rob each pick a film on an agreed subject, with the one rule being that the film must be a standalone, and not have any prequels, sequels, or spin-offs), the subject is (Joyfully) Anachronistic Historical Films.
Ben knows what film Rob has chosen (so watches it anyway). Rob talks history and one of his all time Top Ten Films, and Ben talks, ahem, ‘science theory’.
Please follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter @popcornbucketpd, or email podcast@popcornbucket.com (and...2021-06-151h 07
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot: Christian BaleBefore we begin, apologies for the sound quality of this episode, it’s an early recording we did and we have cleaned it up as best we can, but apologies it’s not up to the usual standard
Hello and welcome to episode 9 of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week is another ‘One Shot’ episode, in which Ben and Rob each pick a film on an agreed subject, with the one rule being that the film must be a standalone, and not have any prequels, sequels, or spin-offs. This time, the topic is Christian Bale.
Listen as Ben is blindsided by a rev...2021-06-0847 min
The Popcorn Bucket PodcastOne Shot: Films From 2003Hello and welcome to episode 5 of The Popcorn Bucket Podcast. This week we are debuting our ‘One Shot’ episodes, in which Ben and Rob each pick a film on an agreed subject, with the one rule being that the film must be a standalone, and not have any prequels, sequels, or spin-offs.
So for the first One Shot, Ben throws all this out of the podcast window, as we look at films from 2003.
With thanks as always to Laurence Owen of longcatmedia.com for the theme music.
Follow us on Instagram @popcornbucketpod, on Twitter@popcornbucketpd, or email podcast@popcornbucket.com2021-05-1136 min
DC Prime TimeSDCC Breakdown 2019This week it’s all about San Diego Comic Con and all the awesome news that came out of it. Ben and Rob talk about some of their favorite things that came out of this years event then dive deep into all the announcements that were revealed pertaining to the CWVerse, DC Universe and of course … Continue reading "SDCC Breakdown 2019"2019-07-2256 minDC Prime TimeIssue #146 – Benedict TronaldWith Arrow and The Flash airing their penultimate episodes this week and Supergirl and Legends next week, Ben and Rob have their penultimate episode of their fall season. The boys review and breakdown all of this week’s episodes as we quickly approach season’s end. As usual we wrap with news and recommendations. Website: http://www.thenextlevelnetwork.com/dc-prime-time.html Facebook: … Continue reading "Issue #146 – Benedict Tronald"2019-05-1356 min
Sales Leadership PodcastEpisode 37: #37: Ben Simms of MarketSource—Process Is The Foundation For EverythingThis week's episode features Ben Simms, Vice President of Commercial Client Services at MarketSource. Ben is a believer in process. He believes that it is the blue print for what it takes to get into high growth mode and stay there. How does he build a team focused on process? MarketSource is good at making sure that they have their I.C.P. for recruiting and they hire for coachability. Ben believes that coachability is the x-factor in whether you are going to get someone to grow with the company and be successful. He also talks about integrity being...2019-03-1245 minDC Prime TimeIssue #136 – Rumors, Rumors, RumorsIt’s a one show week this week so this issue Ben and Rob review and breakdown the latest episode of Supergirl. Then, in addition to a new batch of DC news, the boys address the rumors of possible shows cancellations on the horizon and what their feelings on if those rumors become reality. Website: http://www.thenextlevelnetwork.com/dc-prime-time.html … Continue reading "Issue #136 – Rumors, Rumors, Rumors"2019-02-2556 minDC Prime TimeIssue #127.5 – Aquaman ReviewWARNING: THIS ISSUE CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!For this special edition episode, Ben and Rob are joined by friend and previous guest Craig Liggeons from the Comic Book Gurus Podcast to give their thoughts on DC’s newest edition to their extended universe of feature films, Aquaman starting Jason Momoa. They give their official rating of the film and … Continue reading "Issue #127.5 – Aquaman Review"2018-12-2056 minDC Prime TimeIssue #127 – ELSEWORLDSIt’s a packed, extended episode this week as Ben and Rob review and breakdown the mid-season finale of Legends of Tomorrow, then dive head first into this year’s Elseworld crossover. They talk about the many, many highs, the almost non-existent lows and geek out over all the great nods, moments and easter eggs that made … Continue reading "Issue #127 – ELSEWORLDS"2018-12-1756 minDC Prime TimeIssue #125 – Everyone Needs a MarcelFace to face for the second week in a row, Ben and Rob are back with you again breaking down this week’s installment from the world of the Arrowverse plus a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Together they break down the latest episodes of Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, and what they both consider one of the … Continue reading "Issue #125 – Everyone Needs a Marcel"2018-12-0356 minDC Prime TimeIssue #122 – Time Bureau of HorrorsIt’s a short week with only 3 show to talk about, but there is no shortage of analysis from Ben and Rob! This week with The Flash being on break, the boys bring you their reviews and breakdowns of this week’s new episodes of Supergirl, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow. And of course, they top … Continue reading "Issue #122 – Time Bureau of Horrors"2018-11-1256 minDC Prime TimeSilver Age Spectacular #2With our Annuals behind us, we had back into our Summer Edition episodes! This time around, join Ben and Rob as they geek out over their rewatches of both Batman ’66 starting Adam West and Burt Ward and the original 1978 Richard Donner Superman staring Christopher Reeves. After that, the usual news and recommendations. And … Continue reading "Silver Age Spectacular #2"2018-08-2756 minDC Prime TimeIssue #114 – DC Double FeatureWith all of the Arrowverse done for the season, the boys kick off their summer season of shows with a DC Double Feature. Ben and Rob use this week to rate, breakdown and review two of the latest editions to the DC Animated catalog, those being Batman Ninja and Death of Superman. All that plus … Continue reading "Issue #114 – DC Double Feature"2018-07-0956 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #84Just hours away from the Epic 2-Part Crossover event, we breakdown this week’s episodes of Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow, all of which were amazing episodes! But first, Ben and Rob talk about some upcoming life events as well as give their full spoiler-full review of Justice League having both seen it. … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #84"2017-11-2656 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #81Another week in, another week of show breakdowns. This week, Ben and Rob focus on week 4 of the Arrowverse shows. Find out which one this week we found extremely strong and which one we feel has yet to find solid footing this season. And we are less than a month away from this year’s … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #81"2017-11-0656 minDC Prime TimeDS Prime Time – Issue #73We’ve been taken over! This week’s issue, Ben and Rob take a back seat as listener Shad takes over DC Prime Time and renames it DS (Damnit Shad) Prime Time. He leads the boys in a discussion all about the Arkham series of games: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City and Arkham Knight. Podcast2017-09-1156 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #57Another short weeks following this Easter weekend with only two features to break down, those being this past weeks Powerless and the latest film from Warner Bros. Animated, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. There is a ton of news to catch you up on plus Ben and Rob break away from the usual to talk … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #57"2017-04-1856 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #55We are back to full strength as all 5 shows are new this week and the boys break them all down. This edition of DC Prime Time, Ben and Rob break down this week’s new episodes of Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, Powerless and the penultimate episode of Legends of Tomorrow. All that plus news, recommendations, … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #55"2017-04-0356 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #54This week is packed full of goodies as we have not one, but TWO special co-hosts joining Ben and Rob. Brian Gleine from the former DCR Podcast joins again along with his wife Kelly to join the discussion of this weeks Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Supergirl and The Flash musical episode! Plus they breakdown the … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #54"2017-03-2756 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #52This week Ben and Rob break down 4 of the 5 shows in this Arrowless week with discussions on this week’s episodes of Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Powerless. Plus our lines of week, news and recommendations. All that PLUS we announce our DC Meme contest winners! Podcast2017-03-1256 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #51It’s a shorter than usual issue for this week’s DC Prime Time as Ben and Rob only have 3 of the usual 5 shows to break down. So inside this week’s issue is discussions of this week’s Supergirl, The Flash and Arrow with a pinch of LEGO Batman thrown in. Don’t forget that our DC … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #51"2017-03-0656 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #49Following our interview with Teddy Sears, Ben and Rob return to business to talk this shortened week of shows. This week, the boys review and break down Supergirl, Arrow and Powerless with a little bit of Justice League Dark thrown into the mix. Plus news and recommendations. Podcast2017-02-2056 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #48It’s a full issue this issue of DC Prime Time as Ben and Rob push through not 5 but 6 shows this week. This issue features discussions on the Gotham Winter Finale, Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, and Powerless. Next week: Only 3 shows to talk about but Justice League Dark and TEDDY … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #48"2017-02-1356 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #47This week Primers we welcome on yet another special guest listener to this issue. Ben and Rob welcome Primer Jaxson Howard to the show as he joins the boys to talk this week’s episodes of Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow and the newest edition to the line up, Powerless. They also breakdown their … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #47"2017-02-0756 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #46It’s a special occasion on this week’s DC Prime Time as a fellow Primer community member becomes the first to join Ben and Rob in the conversation. Special guest Primer Shad Welsh joins the boys for the breakdown of Gotham as well as Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow all of which returned … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #46"2017-01-3056 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #43Happy New Year and welcome to 2017 with DC Prime Time! In this first issue of the new year, Ben and Rob recap the whole Telltale Batman Series and discuss both the highs and the lows of all 5 episodes. Then the Rob recaps the DC news for the week. Finally, as an added bonus, … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #43"2017-01-0356 min
DC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #43Happy New Year and welcome to 2017 with DC Prime Time! In this first issue of the new year, Ben and Rob recap the whole Telltale Batman Series and discuss both the highs and the lows of all 5 episodes. Then the Rob recaps the DC news for the week. Finally, as an added bonus, … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #43"2017-01-031h 34DC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #36Advanced apologies for any audio issues in this episode as Ben was recording and editing from a hotel room in Charlotte, NC using nothing but his laptop instead of his studio. This week, Ben and Rob discuss Gotham S03E08, Supergirl S02E05, Arrow S05E06 and Legends of Tomorrow S02E05. Also details of Ben’s upcoming weekend in … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #36"2016-11-1456 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #36Advanced apologies for any audio issues in this episode as Ben was recording and editing from a hotel room in Charlotte, NC using nothing but his laptop instead of his studio. This week, Ben and Rob discuss Gotham S03E08, Supergirl S02E05, Arrow S05E06 and Legends of Tomorrow S02E05. Also details of Ben’s upcoming weekend in … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #36"2016-11-141h 24DC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #31We are just about back to full strength as this week Ben and Rob review and breakdown Gotham S03E03 and the season premieres of both The Flash Season 3 and Arrow Season 5. And this time to make things slightly more special, Ben and Rob recorded this issue in person. Take note as audio may … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #31"2016-10-0956 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #31We are just about back to full strength as this week Ben and Rob review and breakdown Gotham S03E03 and the season premieres of both The Flash Season 3 and Arrow Season 5. And this time to make things slightly more special, Ben and Rob recorded this issue in person. Take note as audio may … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #31"2016-10-091h 11DC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #29Ben and Rob are back to business as the 1st of the DC Television shows returns with it’s new season. This issue of DC Prime Time, the boys review and breakdown the season premiere of Gotham S03E01 (05:05) and follow it up with discussion of Episode 2 of Batman: The Telltale Series titled “Children of … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #29"2016-09-2556 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Gotham Annual #2The madness in Gotham City continues! This week, Ben and Rob continue their game of catch-up with FOX’s Gotham with this, our Gotham Annual #2. We break down our favorite and least favorite moments, characters, and episodes as well as rate the full season. All that plus DC news and recommendations just for you! Next … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Gotham Annual #2"2016-09-1656 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Gotham Annual #1We welcome you to Gotham City! With the addition of Gotham to our weekly line-up, Ben and Rob hit Season 1 of Gotham with our first Gotham Annual. We break down our favorite and least favorite moments, characters, and episodes as well as rate the full season. All that plus DC news and recommendations just … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Gotham Annual #1"2016-09-0456 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #27We’re calling this one the SILVER AGE SPECTACULAR!!! Ben and Rob are joined once again by their friend and previous guest TJ Caracino for a fun look back at some older DC television adaptations. This week, they rate and review the pilot episodes of The Flash (1990), Smallville (2001) and Birds of Prey (2002). All … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #27"2016-08-2856 minDC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #23This issue of DC Prime Time is all about Batman: The Killing Joke as Ben and Rob recap their viewing of the new DC Animated film as well as break down all the good and the bad of the story. Ben gives his quick spoiler free review of Suicide Squad before next week’s issue all … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #23"2016-08-031h 04DC Prime TimeDC Prime Time – Issue #23This issue of DC Prime Time is all about Batman: The Killing Joke as Ben and Rob recap their viewing of the new DC Animated film as well as break down all the good and the bad of the story. Ben gives his quick spoiler free review of Suicide Squad before next week’s issue all … Continue reading "DC Prime Time – Issue #23"2016-08-0356 min