Popped!
A podcast where you can learn about or relive some of the best that entertainment has to offer. Join your hosts Daniel Hendrix and Tanya Holstrum as they revisit some of their favorite films, music, and media from genres that influenced and shaped their lives. Starting in Season 4, the show will feature regular guest hosts.
Episodes
43 episodes
S4 Ep 5 The Expanse
Daniel and Tanya are joined by fellow podcasters Rachel and Ryan Sliwinski of the Yum Yum Podcast to talk about the Sci Fi/Amazon series "The Expanse".WE discuss the gritty dystopian galaxy and it's denizens. Whom we thought was the most in...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:20:38
S4 Episode 4 The Fog "Curse of the Marrying Priest"
How 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 Carpente...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:08:46
S4 Ep 3 The Craft "We are the weirdos, mister"
Will our three hosts unlock the power to efficiently review this gem from the mid 90's? The Craft, as Daniel put it, did for Witches what the Lost Boys did for Vampires, without the humor. Joining Daniel and Tanya is this weeks guest h...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:27:36
S4 Ep2 Brazil, "We're all in this together"
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 episodes Guest Host Glenn, as they discuss the 1985 Terry Gilliam Science Fiction Classic, Brazil. The crew break...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:24:53
S4 Ep.1 Barbie "Invisible OJ, Cold Showers, and Flat Feet"
"Hi Tanya!""Hello Tanya!""Hellllooo Tanya!""Hi Tanya!""Hi Tanya!"Tanya reviews the 2023 SMASH HIT Barbie! Find out if she thinks it deserves all of the accolades it received or if it's just a cold, waterless shower. Is i...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:07:28
S3 Ep 10 Season Finale! "Starship Troper: Seymour Butts"
We'll discuss the controversy surrounding one of the most misunderstood science fiction epics in cinematic history. Segment include our intro, Popped mail, main discussion, didja catch that? where we notice something that could be missed if you...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:35:47
S3 Ep 9 "Less Filling Than a Bag of Chips" The Island
Daniel, Tanya and Guest Host Eric Cheung discuss the Michael Bay Science Fiction/Action spectacular summer blockbuster flop of 2005, "The Island".What does a director known for making 2 hour popcorn commercials do with weighty, heady ma...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:31:24
S3 Ep.8 "You Dig Like a Dog" The 13th Warrior
Our 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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BONUS Episode: TOP 5 Irish films & shows
Daniel, 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...
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Season 3
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51:29
S3 Ep7 "The Blood sucking Brady Bunch", The Lost Boys
Daniel, 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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:16:42
S3 Ep.6 Films, Shows, and Songs of our Fathers
The 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 cu...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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58:33
S3 Ep.5 ROBOTECH: An Interview with Kevin McKeever
Daniel 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:20:58
S3 Ep4 "Whycome You Got No tattoo?" Idiocracy (2006)
Daniel, 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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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S3 Ep3 "Never Trust a Dead Clown" The Game (1997)
Join 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, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:20:53
S3 Ep2 "Game Over Man, Game Over!" Aliens
Daniel, 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.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:09:53
"If You Could Only See What I've Seen With Your Eyes" Blade Runner
Daniel, 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, musi...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:08:20
BONUS Episode: A Look Back at Season 2
Daniel, Ben and Tanya reflect on the episodes and wonderful guests who graced their little podcast in 2022 for Season 2 of Popped! MusicEverything Feels Newby Evgeny BardyuzhaLost-3246by Dany Dory
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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26:49
"O Face Space" and the Adventure of the Swingline Stapler
Daniel, Ben and Tanya clock in to review the 1999 box office flop yet CULT cable/video hit classic Office Space written and directed by Mick Judge (Beavis and Butthead, Idiocracy). Their Guest Hosts join them from...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:44:40
Stargate SG-1 25th Anniversary Episode
Daniel, Ben and Tanya talk about the Science Fiction phenomenon Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007). Based on the film of the same name released in 1994, SG-1 picks us shortly after and expands the story and Universe greatly. Our hosts will discus...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:59:49
Bonus Episode: Top 5 Vampire Films/Series
Daniel, ben, and Tanya try not to SUCK too much as they list their top 5 Vampire Films/Series. What's that? You sounds sick ... are you coffin? Muahahaah ... the puns and dads jokes land with the thud of a vampire bat that accidentally changed ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:35
"Brain Cloud, I knew it!" Joe Versus the Volcano
Daniel, Ben and Tanya leap into the 1990 cult classic Joe Versus the Volcano starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Learn why this amazing little gem of a film was considered a flop in its time. Find out why you may want to question your career, life...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:08:24
"Great, one X-wing. We're saved": The Mandalorian Season 2
Daniel, Ben and Tanya explore the themes, stories and characters of Season 2 of the Disney + megahit, The Mandalorian. They do a brief episodic analysis highlighting the moments that popped for them and whether or not they feel the momentum car...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:59:46
"I Have Spoken" The Mandalorian Season 1
Daniel, Ben, and Tanya hop aboard the Razor Crest and go bounty hunting with their new friend, The Mandalorian.Who are we kidding, they are probably all bounties captured by the Mandalorian!Follow along as the...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:55:59
"Come back to me" Somewhere in Time w/ Guest Jo Addie
Daniel, Ben, and Tanya take a trip through time to find true love when they revisit the 1980 classic film, Somewhere in Time.Learn how Daniel double-whammies both Ben AND Tanya by hitting them with a film that feature...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:57:32
"Inconceivable: The Princess Bride"
Join Daniel, Ben and Tanya as they discuss the universally loved Adventure, romance, fantasy, action, swashbuckling masterpiece film, The Princess Bride. Our hosts set off for an epic adventure and along the way discuss their favorite character...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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