Episodes
On this episode, Jake & Nick talk about Sony’s most recent Spider-Man spinoff - Morbius. Listen to hear their opinions on this story, Jared Leto, method acting, multiverses and vampires, and in the end, the Pop-Corn Heist Movie Report Card will give it a score!
Published 04/14/22
On this episode, Jake & Nick talk about the newest addition to the Pixar pantheon - Turning Red. Listen to hear why they loved this unique coming of age story, and in the end, the Pop-Corn Heist Movie Report Card will give it a score!
Published 03/31/22
On this episode, Jake and Nick ask their Instagram followers to submit different versus matchups involving anything and everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From ”Who would win in a fight?” to ”Which movie is better?”, they discuss and debate who would come out on top for each battle.
Published 03/24/22
SPOILER ALERT! On this episode Jake and Nick invite Puneet Kapoor on the show to discuss and review ”The Batman”. Listen as they talk through high points, low points, and overall what makes this one of the best Batman movies to date. In the end, the PCH Movie Report Card will determine the film’s review score.
Published 03/10/22
On this episode Jake and Nick bring back the Pop-Corn Heist movie report card and take a break from Star Wars/Marvel to discuss Disney’s newest musical Encanto. Listen until the end to hear their thoughts/theories and how it stacks up against the report card categories.
Published 02/24/22
SPOILER WARNING! On this episode Jake, Nick, and guest Star Wars fan Trent breakdown/review the long awaited Boba Fett miniseries/Mandaloran season 2.5. Along with it, they discuss their thoughts on the future of Star Wars shows and what this means for The Mandalorian universe in particular.
Published 02/10/22
On this episode Jake and Nick discuss and rank the Japanese anime-inspired anthology series in the Star Wars universe: Visions. Judging each episode individually, they discuss their thoughts on the creativity of each new story and why certain episodes stood out more than others. In the end, the best episodes reveal themselves.
Published 01/20/22
On the second ”Wine & Rant” episode, Jake & Nick once again grab a glass of wine and rant about a movie/TV show/character/plot line etc. that they feel passionately about, in this case the love it or hate it follow up to Avatar the Last Airbender. Anytime one of them breaks one of the 5 wine and rant rules though, they must drink! While this segment is meant for fans to speak their minds, we do not support toxic actions/opinions within these fandoms.
Published 01/06/22
SPOILER WARNING! 2021 wraps up with the 9th Marvel Studios project Hawkeye on Disney+. On this episode Jake & Nick breakdown the events of the series, discuss all the highs and lows and close out the year by ranking all of the 2021 Marvel Disney+ shows.
Published 12/30/21
SPOILER WARNING! Spider-Man No Way Home has finally arrived and it was...AMAZING! On this episode, Jake and Nick invite Marvel fan Kevin Fitzgerald on to discuss, breakdown and review possibly the biggest superhero movie of our lifetime aside from Avengers Endgame. Tune in until the end to see how the movie is scored on the Pop-Corn Heist Movie Report Card.
Published 12/25/21
On this episode, Jake and Nick ask their Instagram followers to submit different versus matchups involving anything and everything from the universe of Game of Thrones. From ”Who would win in a fight?” to ”Which season of the show is better?”, they discuss and debate who would come out on top for each battle.
Published 12/09/21
On this very special in person episode Jake and Nick introduce a new segment called ”Wine & Rant”. Join them as they grab a glass of wine and rant about a movie/TV show/character/plot line etc. that they feel passionately about. Anytime one of them breaks one of the 5 wine and rant rules though, they must drink! While this segment is meant for fans to speak their minds, we do not support toxic actions/opinions within these fandoms. This debut Wine & Rant is all about the infamous...
Published 12/02/21
On this episode Jake and Nick invite Alissa and Kelly from ”A SIMP‘s Guide to the MCU” on to talk about Eternals. This controversial new Marvel movie is dividing critics and fans alike so together the Pop-Corn Heist crew breaks it down, gives their thoughts and the the Pop-Corn Heist Report Card gives it a rating. What do you think the Celestials, Eternals and The Black Knight have in store up next in the MCU?
Published 11/18/21
On this episode Jake and Nick answer the question: What if we ranked every episode of What if Season 1. Judging each episode individually, they discuss their thoughts on the creativity of each new story and why certain episodes stood out more than others. In the end, the best episodes reveal themselves.
Published 11/04/21
On this episode Jake is joined by guest host Tommy and guest Sopranos Fan Eddie Mandala to discuss The Many Saints of Newark. Throughout the episode they‘ll talk through immediate reactions, how the long awaited prequel lived up to expectations and ultimately the Pop-Corn Heist Movie Report Card will give it a rating.
Published 10/28/21
On this VERY special episode, Jake is joined by the one and only Ray Abruzzo who portrayed Little Carmine Lupertazzi on ”The Sopranos”. From his start as an actor in Queens to becoming a series regular alongside James Gandolfini, to starring in the longest single shot movie in American history, Ray‘s inside stories and experiences take this episode on a wild ride that Sopranos fans won‘t want to miss!
Published 10/14/21
! SPOILER WARNING ! On this episode, Jake and Nick review the highly anticipated sequel to Tom Hardy‘s Venom which has introduced fan favorite character Carnage to the big screen. Listen to hear them discuss easter eggs, plot lines and that incredible post credit scene. At the end the improved Pop-Corn Heist report card determines the official rating and review!
Published 10/07/21
On this episode, Jake and Nick talk about one of the best categories of cinema - the movies that are SO bad that they‘re GOOD. Throughout the episode they‘ll discuss what kinds of movies fall into this category and specifically talk about 3 choices each that standout the most to them.
Published 09/30/21
On this episode, Pop Culture Fantasy Drafts returns with a Harry Potter theme this time! Jake and Nick invite expert Potterhead guest Deanna Shiverick on the show to moderate as Jake and Nick go head to head in a draft including Hogwarts students, Hogwarts professors, Dark Wizards, magical creatures etc. In the end, the expert ultimately...decides which team wins.
Published 09/23/21
! SPOILER WARNING ! On this episode, Jake and Nick return to the theaters to watch, breakdown and review new territory for the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ”Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. Listen to hear them discuss easter eggs, plot lines and overall connection to the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At the end the Pop-Corn Heist report card determines the official rating and review!
Published 09/09/21
On this episode Jake and Nick return from their trip to the forest moon of Endor to talk Star Wars again finally! With season 1 of The Bad Batch coming to a close it's the perfect time to break it down and discuss what to expect from further seasons and the future of Star Wars animated shows in general.
Published 08/26/21
On this episode Jake and Nick invite comic book and Funko collector Louis Tufano on to breakdown the new and hugely improved "The Suicide Squad". Listen to hear them discuss the ins and outs of these new lovable misfits and how its relates to the larger DC Extended Universe. At the end, the Pop-Corn Heist Report Card will determine the official rating and review!
Published 08/12/21
Ladies and Gentlemen get ready for the 8th wonder of the world...The Pop-Corn Heist Movie Report Card! On this episode, Jake and Nick breakdown and review Disney's newest adventure blockbuster based on a Disneyland ride: Jungle Cruise. From dad jokes to Trader Sam to the backside of water listen to hear their thoughts. At the end the Pop-Corn Heist Report Card determines the official rating and review!
Published 08/05/21
Space Jam fans rejoice! On this episode, Jake and Nick breakdown the long awaited Space Jam sequel/reboot - Space Jam: A New Legacy. Listen to hear them discuss the looney plot, the quality of basketball and the many many easter eggs and references. At the end the Pop-Corn Heist report card determines the official rating and review!
Published 07/29/21
SPOILER WARNING! On this episode Jake & Nick breakdown the epic finale to Loki season 1. Along with it, they discuss how this season has changed time travel and the multiverse for the MCU and what we can expect from "He Who Remains" in the future.
Published 07/22/21