Bring Your Own Popcorn

Featured Film: Girl, Interrupted (1999). Other films discussed: Titanic (1997), Bridge to Terabithia (2007), Coraline (2009), Prometheus (2012) Comedian, actress, writer, and all-around baby angel Mac Ruiz brings the hard hits with this feature film, and a scintillating discussion ensues! This episode is a lot like my favorite movies: It's got laughs, tears, inspiring quotes, and straight-up goofin'. I enjoyed this fabulous discussion with Mac so much and I know you will too! Content Note: The featured film and our chat touch on heavy topics like suicide, overdose, self-harm, psychiatric hospitalization, involuntary confinement, depression, abusive relationships, and other mental health topics. Know thyself: listen when you're in the right space for it!   Follow Mac Ruiz on Twitter, Instagram Follow BYOP: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   Become a treasured kernel in the BYOP bucket over on PATREON! For as little as $3 a month, you'll get access to the Bonus Episode series, exclusive photos, videos, polls, merc

Feature Film: Jaws (1975). Other films discussed: Mystery Alaska (1999), Bruce Almighty (2003), Ace Ventura 2 (1995), Man on the Moon (1999), Ghostbusters (1984), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988).   Comedian and mascot Ruben Escobedo III has two podcasts about movies: Kid Tested, Mother Approved and Into the Sandlerverse. But that's not enough time spent talking about movies. He wants MORE. Have no fear, Mixtape is here! We chat with Ruben about his favorite creature feature, the bloodiest summer blockbuster to ever almost kill George Lucas. We also talk about many other Ruben favs, and we hear some great stories, including a heartwarming tale about Christopher Lloyd, and many fun stories about Ruben's dad. This episode is dedicated with loving memory to Ruben's father, Ruben Escobedo Jr.   Follow Ruben Escobedo III on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok Follow BYOP: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   Become a treasured kernel in the BYOP bucket over on PATREON! For as little as $3 a month, you'll get access to exclusive ph

Wonderful comedian Becky Lynn takes us on a delightful dive into the 90’s to look at two hotties (Whoopi Goldberg and Ray Liotta) finding joy during a time of grief, in Corrina, Corrina! In this episode we learn about Becky’s deep history with Junior Mints, the best movies to take camping (2 for the adults, 2 for the kids), what kind of jokes we would love to see disappear from kids movies, why it's ok to show some freakin' joy onscreen rather than tragedy, and we wax poetic (e.g. “omg omg”) about how hot Whoopi and Ray are. Like. Omg. Special Surprise Bonus Co-Host: Becky's Apple watch. Enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it, and check out Becky’s website at ohthatsbecky.com!   Other movies discussed include Finding Nemo (2003), Dazed and Confused (1993), Matilda (1996), and Superbad (2007).   Follow Becky and find her show schedule via Linktree @ohthatsbecky, Twitter @ohthatsbecky, Instagram @ohthatsbecky Follow BYOP: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   Become a treasured kernel in the BYOP bucket

Who goes there?! It’s us, Bring Your Own Popcorn! No really, it's us, we swear. Ok, we’ll say something only we know, like, um… “EXTRA BUTTER!” We good? Now put on your warmest toque, because we’re about to travel to the icy depths of a walk-in freezer on a Hollywood lot. And we’ll do it in the best of company, with comedian and show producer Nicole Eichenberg! Join us for this delightful chat about The Thing (1982), featuring the question: what if women were there? And remember: the real Thing was the friends we ate along the way.   Other movies discussed include The Thing (2011), Proof of Life (2000), and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997).   Follow Nicole and thank her for her service as a frontline health care worker during Unprecedented Times: Twitter @nicoleisjustok, Instagram @nicoleisjustok Follow BYOP: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   Become a treasured kernel in the BYOP bucket over on PATREON! For as low as $1 a month, you'll get access to exclusive photos, polls, merch, a sense of butt

You'd better get mcfreakin' hyped to hear the brilliant and hilarious Adrianna McCain in Episode 38, as we dive into Moonstruck (1988)!   Mixtape and Adrianna delve into long-term Italian fantasies; why we love sh*t that's shaped like different sh*t; the acceptable level of horny for Catholics; what movie to watch if you have death anxiety; which boy band did that Mulan song; how Kristen Stewart healed the nation; and why there’s way too much pressure on Jeffrey Wright’s shoulders!   Other movies discussed include Muppets from Space (1999), Mulan (1998), Hercules (1997), Knives Out (2019), and Twilight (so gay)!   Follow Adrianna: Twitter @senatoradrianna, Instagram @chanclagladiator Follow BYOP: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook   Become a treasured kernel in the BYOP bucket over on PATREON! For as low as $1 a month, you'll get access to exclusive photos, polls, merch, a sense of buttery community, and more! MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog b

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Mixtape and special guest DENNIS jump through the window and slide across the table of memory lane in this hard boiled episode! They discuss popcorn; the evolution of film watching and why we're never happy with where we're sitting; John Woo's movie motivations; and what makes Casablanca (1942) so special anyway. Spoilers for Star Trek III: Return of the Spock (1984), The Shining (1980), and Dennis' chosen film, Hard Boiled (1992).  Dennis is the host of the Graphic Novel Explorers Club podcast along with two other nerds known as Aubrey and Johnny, and can otherwise be found taking his wife and kids to the ultimate movie experience with every snack imaginable.  This episode features the debut of our brand new intro! Let us know what you think of it by signing up for the BYOP Patreon! For as little as $1 a month, you can become a hot kernel in our bucket of love: participate in special polls, receive free merch, and community.  MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians

!ARTIST REVEAL! This episode is a wonderful journey into Jurassic World (2015) with the creator of the new Bring Your Own Popcorn logo: Milk Surface! This interview was recorded in March before the Slap heard 'round the world destroyed Hollywood (fingers crossed). Mixtape thought she would finish editing this episode before midnight on March 31st but she played herself for an April fool. In this ep, Milk and Mixtape talk about friendship, love, respect, empathy, and identity crises -- all the things that you associate with dinosaurs. Non-stop hot pops! MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. 

Happy National Popcorn Day! We hope you've got a hot belly full of kernels on this fine winter evening as Chad "IMDB" Opitz takes us into the gateway of horror with Return to Oz (1985). From talking chickens to screaming British punk rockers with wheels for hands, Return to Oz has got something for everyone. Especially for the kids who love to sneak down the stairs to watch that one movie that Mom and Dad said was too scary... We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it -- almost as much as Chad enjoyed his childhood vacation to Hawaii! See you on the other side, kernels. MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. Bring Your Own Popcorn podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and more!

We're bringing the end of 2021 to a close with The NeverEnding Story, which feels like an aptly titled watch during the endless pandemic of 2019, am I right?! This episode features possibly the first mention of Mixtape's real name, and is being released on her birthday, so you can stalk her pretty good now. Heather's birthday is just two days after Mixtape's, so the Capricorn energy on this episode is off the charts, whatever that means. Something about goats, and popcorn. For sure. Heather and Mixtape talk about Titanic, Metropolis, what Nothing means, and is The NeverEnding Story a trans allegory? Listen to agree! And remember -- TERF wolves are not welcome here.  MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. NeverEnding Story Copyright Limahl and Giorgio Moroder EMI 1984. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. Bring Your Own Popcorn podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pan

(Part 2) This spooky season special features special interviews with spectacular guests talking about spooky movies that had a significant impact on them! In part 2, we've got comedian Melony Ford, filmmaker Dustin Harmon, and father Justin Shobe. Find Melony on social media @mol0gna, Dustin on YouTube as The Valiant Viking and on TikTok as @the.valiant.viking, and if you're ever in a video store in NorCal you just might run into Justin.     Melony Ford - 1:05 Dustin Harmon - 16:25 Justin Shobe - 30:30     This special was a lot of fun to record! Everyone had great stories and experiences to share. Enjoy, and remember: Bring your own popcorn, because Laurie's aunt's cousin's best friend said they found a severed finger in their popcorn bag. But hey... Tis the season.   MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. Union by Perro Agradecido Copyright 2017. Ellos quieren sangre by Varsovia Copyright 2014. BY

Our first ever spooky season special and compilation episode! This special will feature five interviews with five awesome guests talking about five spooky movies that had a significant impact on them. Part 1 features artist and author Briauna Rupert discussing the 2009 comedy horror Jennifer's Body, and musician Jordan Roherty discussing the 1989 horror comedy Ghostbusters II. Find Briauna on insta under @briilikewii and Jordan at robotcousin.bandcamp.com.   Part 2 will feature comedian Melony Ford, filmmaker Dustin Harmon, and father Justin Shobe. Enjoy, and remember to bring your own candycorn because you never know what they might be hiding in the candies this year. Hopefully edibles.   MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. Speak of the Devil by Robot Cousin, Copyright Jordan Roherty 2021. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. Bring Your Own Popcorn podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Po

This episode is all about women in pre-Code Hollywood, and how a couple Catholic men and the Production Code Administration changed the course of the American film industry forever. What was the role of women in the early days of film? What about people of color? Was representation just as bad then? Who were some successful women in the early film industry? Listen to find out! I'm your host, Mixtape Majesty, inviting you to this solo mixtape as we dive into the early days of Hollywoodland. MUSIC - Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Silent Film Music (Instrumental) an album by Craig Riley Copyright 2017; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013. BYOP Logo by @MilkMyth. Bring Your Own Popcorn podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and more!

Episode 28 features the hilarious and brilliant comic Rhoda D. Ramone, with whom your host Mixtape once watched Casablanca at the same theater at the same time but in different seats without knowing the other was there! Small world! And now they’re back together again, this time on purpose, to discuss the 1997 comedy Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion. Enjoy, and follow Rhoda on all the socials @Rhoda_Ramone! MUSIC - Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013 - TITLE ART and NEW LOGO by @MilkMyth Bring Your Own Popcorn podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and more!

On this episode we talk about Bend It Like Beckham (2002), a selection by Priya Rani Kumar: comedian, actress, improviser, and owner of the cutest little pup! Listen closely for tiny-dog toe-tapping, and if you’re a patron at Patreon.com/BringPopcorn, you can even see a picture of one of the cutest dogs in the world! The coming-of-age film Bend It Like Beckham was marketed as a “sports rom com” -- but is that accurate? We don’t think so. Listen for why! MUSIC: Intro - Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Outro- Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013 - TITLE ART by @MilkMyth Bring Your Own Popcorn podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and more!

Hold on to your hats, cuz you’re in for a wild ride on episode 25! Featuring special guest Lindsay Armendariz, a training coordinator and program developer for children’s mental health — and a dear, close, special, personal favorite colleague of mine! In this episode we discuss Lindsay’s childhood favorite, CANDLESHOE (1977)! This little-known live-action Disney flick was Jodie Foster's 13th film overall, and 6th (and final) film with Disney. Candleshoe is about a streetwise Foster child (get it? heh heh) who is forced to grow up fast to survive — but she makes cons look cute, and there's treasure, friendship, cute grandmas, and racism, because Di$ney! We had a blast diving down memory river with Lindsay and we know you will too. Pop some kernels and enjoy! Wondering what we looked like as we described the horrors of 1994? Become a Patron at Patreon.com/BringPopcorn to see exclusive video content, including full video episodes! MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Jul

Pop POP! We’re BACK! This is our first long-distance episode, and it went so well we’re gonna do lots more! You are in for a real treat with this here interview. We have special guest dungeonmaster, filmmaker, former movie theater employee Rayne Vasquez to talk about the 1993 Western, Tombstone -- a film that is near and dear to his heart as a pancake vaquero. So give it a listen! You’re a daisy if you do.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ BringYourOwnPopcorn. Bring Your Own Popcorn podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora (soon!), and more! Special Thanks to Ovacord at Catbox Studios for audio assistance! MUSIC: Adult Problems by Richard and the Julians Copyright Richard and the Julians 2015; Popcorn Frog by MC Chris Copyright mc chris llc 2013

Greetings, creamy corn niblets! It is here: The annual droppings. A single episode. You know what, there just might be another one this year. Who knows what the future holds? No, seriously. Does anyone know? It might be good to know some of this shit in advance. I have a gift for you, dear cobs: this episode is 100 percent certified COVID-19 FREE. That's right. This was recorded before we knew what was happening, in the Before Times. Pre-Quar. In advance of the Great Isolation. This recorded discussion contains zero mentions of coronavirus, quarantine, or Tiger King. I could've added a little intro on it, but I didn't; I wanted to keep it pure for you. This is a safe space. Did we wash our hands carefully after we used Catbox Studios' screaming toilet? Sure, but it wasn't for fear of death, unlike now, and forever after. In this sweet, innocent little time capsule of an episode, Mixtape Majesty and bio-informatics scientist and educator, Hannah Lyman, lovingly tear apart the 1995 coming-of-age film, Now and T