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 Eric Cheung as they revisit some of their favorite films, music, and media from genres that influenced and shaped their lives.
Episodes
Daniel and Eric revisit the timeless classic 80's dark comedy, Better Off Dead. This time, they are joined by a special Guest Host, the films Writer/Director Savage Steve Holland!
The trio discuss the film in depth, delve into some fan questions, discuss the intention behind some of the films quirkier plot moments and a whole lot more.
The actual discussion was over 3 hours. Daniel managed to edit i...
Popped Entertainment Review – Episode Summary
In this episode of Popped Entertainment Review, Daniel and Eric welcome special guest Jamie for a nostalgic deep dive into the 1985 classic ROBOTECH. Together, they explore how the series’ mature storytelling, layered characters, and daring themes revolutionized American television and introduced a generation to anime.
Listeners can enjoy returning fan-fa...
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!).
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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 ap...
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?
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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. Break...
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...
How is it that the descendant of a Catholic Priest is also a Catholic Priest? Aren’t there rules against this sort of thing? That’s just one of the many mysteries we unravel as the Popped crew, joined by special guest Susan Wilde, dives into the chilling mists of John Carpenter’s 1980 horror classic, THE FOG.
Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of Northern California’s bay towns, The Fog introduces ...
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...
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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.
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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.
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Tanya dives deep int...
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 mo...
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 of...
Welcome, adventurers, to another episode of our podcast! Today, we’re donning our furs, sharpening our swords, and braving the icy winds of the North as we follow a band of fearless Vikings—and one very out-of-place Arab emissary—on a quest to save a besieged Nordic kingdom. That’s right, we’re diving into the 1999 epic, The 13th Warrior. Inspired by the legendary tale of Beowulf and the real-life account of Ahmad Ibn...
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 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 ...
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 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...
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 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 cr...
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 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 th...
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 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.
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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, 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 out
We introduce a...
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