Send us a text Saddle up, partners! Join Daniel, Eric, and their guest Richard as they embark on a laugh-filled journey through the comedic landscape of Mel Brooks' 1974 masterpiece, Blazing Saddles. Get ready for a wild ride filled with witty banter, unforgettable characters, and enough historical context to make you feel like a true Western scholar (sort of!). Popped Mail & Patreon Teasers Before we dive headfirst into the comedic chaos, let's address the Popped Mail! Daniel, Eric, and...

Send us a text Join Daniel, Eric, and special guest Erin as we explore the 1997 sleeper hit, GATTACA. In this episode, we tackle the important questions raised by the film and discuss why GATTACA has become one of the most revered entries in the science fiction genre. Our conversation delves into the film’s rich symbolism and metaphor, including a close examination of the characters’ names and what they represent. We approach this thought-provoking film by dissecting its core concepts: the r...

Send us a text Join Daniel and Eric as they journey to the icy isolation of a remote Antarctic scientific outpost, accompanied by their guest, Richard Rigoli. Together, they dive deep into the chilling paranoia and suspense of John Carpenter’s 1982 masterpiece, "The Thing." In a place where trust is a luxury and danger lurks in every shadow, the question remains: Who among them is truly human, and who is... THE THING? Episode Overview In this episode, we dissect the film widely regarded as ...

Send us a text Daniel welcomes Guest Host Chris Scott to talk about the controversial career of generational icon, Val Kilmer. They discuss his impact on cinema, pop culture, and the films that defined decades of their lives. In this special episode, Daniel is joined by Chris Scott for a heartfelt and candid conversation about Val Kilmer—a star whose career was as bold and unpredictable as the characters he portrayed. Breaking from the usual format, the episode centers around a genuine discu...

Send us a text Popped Entertainment Review: Exploring "The Expanse" with Special Guests from the Yum Yum Podcast In this episode, Daniel and Tanya are joined by fellow podcasters Rachel and Ryan Sliwinski of the Yum Yum Podcast for an in-depth discussion about the acclaimed Sci-Fi/Amazon series, "The Expanse." Together, we dive into the gritty, dystopian galaxy of "The Expanse" and its fascinating denizens. Each of us shares our Top 5 favorite characters from the series, revealing who we fo...

Send us a textHow is it that the descendant of a Catholic Priest is also a Catholic Priest? Aren't their rules against this sort of thing? That and other quandaries are addressed as the Popped crew and special guest Susan Wilde discuss the 1980 John Carpenter horror hit, THE FOG. What is this strange Fog rolling into the scenic bay towns of Northern California and why does it carry death with it? Did Carpenter really strike gold twice with this hit? Join us as we talk about the film. it'...

Send us a text Will our three hosts unlock the power to efficiently review this gem from the mid-90s? This week, Daniel and Tanya are joined by guest host Eric Cheung, who brings a unique perspective to the table—aside from the fact that every girl he’s ever dated had The Craft on their DVD shelf. (Yes, he’s Gen X. Yes, they had DVDs.) Daniel famously claims that The Craft did for witches what The Lost Boys did for vampires—just without the humor. Together, the trio dives deep into the film’...

Send us a text Have you filled out the requisite paperwork? You'll need a 27B-6 in order to continue on from here. Join Daniel, Tanya, and this episode’s Guest Host, Glenn, as they dive deep into the surreal, dystopian world of Terry Gilliam’s 1985 science fiction classic, Brazil. This episode of POPPED! unpacks one of cinema’s most exceptional commentaries on modern-day bureaucracy and oppressive state control. Episode Highlights: Main Discussion: The crew breaks down the labyrinthine plo...

Send us a text Hi Tanya! "Hello Tanya!" "Hellllooo Tanya!" "Hi Tanya!" "Hi Tanya!" Welcome to another episode of our show, where Tanya takes center stage to review the 2023 SMASH HIT: Barbie! Is it worthy of all the accolades, or is it just a cold, waterless shower? Is it a dream film or simply flat feet? Let’s find out! Oh, and Daniel was there too. Main Discussion Tanya dives deep into the world of Barbie, exploring everything from the dazzling visuals to the sharp, witty script. She breaks...

Send us a text Welcome, citizens, to another episode of “Popped Culture!” Today, we’re diving into the bug-infested, propaganda-laden world of Starship Troopers—a film that’s as controversial as it is misunderstood. Is it a mindless action flick, or a razor-sharp satire? We’re here to break it down, one segment at a time. Starship Troopers landed in 1997 and immediately split audiences. Some saw it as a gung-ho space war movie, while others caught on to its biting satire of militarism and fa...

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Popped! Today, Daniel, Tanya, and guest host Eric Cheung dive into Michael Bay’s 2005 science fiction/action blockbuster, The Island. Released in the summer of 2005, this film stars Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson as two residents of a mysterious, isolated facility who discover the truth about their existence. Despite its high-octane action and glossy visuals, The Island was a box office disappointment, raising questions about its blend of pop...

Send us a textOur intrepid podcasters venture into the frozen North, following a clan of Vikings and an Arab who are called upon to help a Nordic King under siege from an unknown enemy. A mix of the epic tale "Beowolf" and the historical account of Ahmad Ibn Fahdlan, the 13th warrior has it all. Adventure, danger, story, action, humor ... yet, despite having Antonio Banderas as its leading man, it flopped upon release and is considered one of the biggest movie flops of its time. We re-ex...

Send us a textDaniel, Ben and Tanya list off their TOP 5 favorite Irish films, series, etc. as well as rattling off a list of honorable mentions. Join them as they explore the humor, war, troubles, and diaspora of the Emerald Isle through the unique medium of television and film. So, grab a jar of the black stuff, some rashers, sausage, eggs, potatoes, beans, soda bread, tomatoes, mushrooms, and black pudding so you can have a full belly and keep warm while listening to Popped!Music...

Send us a textDaniel, Ben, and Tanya are joined by special guest, Susan Aubrey Wilde, to discuss the 1987 horror/comedy hit "The Lost Boys". They give their initial reactions to the film then and now. Gain some insight on the film through the following show segments:"I Know that Dude" where we discuss the career of one particular actor in the film. In this case, Barnard Aloycious Hughes who played Grandpa."I coulda done without that", where the gang discuss a moment in the film that...

Send us a textThe Popped crew remember their fathers who all passed within the last two years. They reminisce on their fathers favorite, movies, television shows and music relating how their fathers either encouraged or influenced their own choices in pop culture.This show is the end-result of a long hiatus due to these deaths and a complete meltdown of Daniel's computer. Now that the computer is fixed, the Popped crew will resume their show but wanted to honor their fathers and the Popped vi...

Send us a textDaniel speaks to the Vice President of Marketting for Harmony Gold, Kevin McKeever about the 1985 hit anime series Robotech. Kevin covers the history of Robotech as well as that of Frank Aghrama and Carl Macek. Daniel and Kevin discuss the many products and projects that have been promised for years by Harmony Gold with Kevin welcoming fan question and criticism equally. It's an eye opening look into the world of ROBOTECH through the eyes of a a Marketting Executive. Many f...

Send us a textDaniel, Ben and Tanya with second time in a row special guest Tony Ukena discuss the prophetic dystopian cult comedy phenomenon by Mike Judge (Office Space, Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill, Silicon Valley) where society has devolved to a point where people have become so stupid that a man who travels forward in time and is completely average by todays standards, is the smartest man on the planet.Idiocracy (2006) starring: Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, Dax S...

Send us a textJoin the Popped crew with their special guest Tony Ukena as they discuss the 1997 Thriller hit, The Game, starring Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn and more. We discuss the premise, plot complications, performances and themes of this re-imagining of a tried and true classic redemption arc.How many pops will The Game get? Check it out and find outWe introduce a new segment called " Did you catch that?"MusicSpooky Funk(Popped Theme)by Citation Nee...

Send us a textDaniel, Ben and Tanya discuss the seminal Sci-Fi horror Classic “Aliens” 1986, Directed by James Cameron. This successful sequel film followed the lone survivor of the Nostromo Ripley, played by the extremely talented Sigourney Weaver. The gang talk about how the ensemble crew lead to a palatable storyline and the dramatic tension was ramped to extreme levels by the story pacing, ambience, and uniqueness of the aliens themselves. Join us as we take a drop ship into Had...

Send us a textDaniel, Ben, and Tanya kick off Season 3 by travelling back in time to the year 2019 to discuss the 1982 Science Fiction thriller Cult Classic Blade Runner and it's impact on cinematic history as well as the landmark performances, visuals, music, and feel of this classic masterpiece.They talk about the important moments in the film, the ambience, music, existential dilemmas, anachronistic future tech, and the performance that took this film from good to magnificent. Get rea...