This week on Popcorn & Possibilities, Brian and Steph take a haunted hayride down memory lane — starting with the rising prices at Spirit Halloween and how the holiday went from ghost town back to cultural phenomenon. We share personal Halloween memories, talk about how the spooky season has evolved, and then pivot to a different kind of horror: standardized testing. Why does it still haunt us? And finally, we dissect the slasher classic Scream — its impact, legacy, and why it still cuts deep. Grab your popcorn (and maybe a flashlight).

In this episode of Popcorn and Possibilities, Brian and Steph are serving up a full fall sampler: pumpkin-flavored everything (is it getting out of hand?), does candy corn deserve all the hate?, and why alcohol percentages might be getting a bit out of control. They also break down the strange evolution of internet laughter—LOL, ROFL, LMAO, 😂—do they still mean anything? Plus, the duo opens up about the uphill battle of learning new languages and wraps it all up with a nostalgic deep dive into The Sixth Sense. Spoiler alert: they still see dead people.

This week on Popcorn and Possibilities, we spiral gracefully through Grosse Pointe Blank — the ultimate high school reunion movie for people who’ve definitely blocked half their graduating class. We unpack the scam that is iPhone upgrades, debate Summerween and Christmas in July, and offer some mildly helpful self-help for anyone stuck in a job that makes them question all their life choices. Also: a rant about iPhone colors, because if no one sees it under your case, did it even exist?

Movie talk, millennial dread, and just enough chaos to count as therapy.

In this episode, we break down the original Mission: Impossible—yes, the one with exploding gum and that iconic wire drop scene—and somehow end up questioning the very fabric of summer expectations. Why does everyone feel pressured to "do something" during the summer? Is taking vacation time more stressful than just staying at work? And why are doctor’s offices stricter with time than IMF is with national security?

From high-stakes espionage to high-stakes calendar coordination, we’re diving into the tension of both cinematic missions and real-life scheduling nightmares.

Let’s be real: Pretty Woman might be a romantic comedy, but behind the thigh-high boots and shopping montages is a surprisingly sharp look at power, class, and reinvention — themes that hit different when you’re a Millennial raised to chase your dream job and figure it all out by 18. In this episode, we unpack the pressure to plan your entire future in high school, the glamorized grind of “success,” and how Vivian Ward's transformation story reflects the very real desire to escape systems that don’t always serve us.

Pour yourself a cup of angst and crack open that high school English textbook—we're decoding 10 Things I Hate About You. In this episode, we dissect the razor-sharp wit and swoon-worthy moments of the teen rom-com that defined a generation. From Kat’s feminist fire to Patrick’s rebel charm (and yes, that bleacher serenade), we explore what made this film so enduring—and whether it still holds up in a post-emo world.

We dive into Jaws and the lasting impact of surprise and suspense in horror movies. Then, things get deliciously heated as we rank our essential BBQ foods and favorite (and most overrated) condiments.

We're lighting the fuse on a two-part Independence Day special packed with blockbusters, bold opinions, and backyard BBQ takes.

Part 1: Does Independence Day still hold up nearly 30 years later? We break down the 1996 classic, pitch our dream recast for a modern remake, and ask the big question: are all these reboots and revivals fueling nostalgia or burning it out?

Part 2: We dive into Jaws and the lasting impact of surprise and suspense in horror movies. Then, things get deliciously heated as we rank our essential BBQ foods and favorite (and most overrated) condiments.

Fireworks? Check. Hot takes? Double check. Whether you're rewatching classics or just here for the ketchup vs. mustard debate, we've got your July 4th listening covered.