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Popcorn and Possibilities

Popcorn and Possibilities

By: Stephanie and Brian
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Popcorn and Possibilities is your go-to source for all things pop culture, creativity, and the stories behind the screen. Each week, we dive into iconic and classic films—breaking down the moments that made them unforgettable and why they still hit (or miss) today. We also sit down with artists, bands, and visionaries from all walks of life to explore their personal journeys, creative sparks, and what keeps them inspired. Whether you’re here for nostalgic movie deep-dives or curious about the people shaping culture today, Popcorn and Possibilities gives you a front-row seat to it all.Stephanie and Brian Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 1.9: Pumpkins, Plot Twists & LOLs
    Sep 10 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Career Advice from a Fictional Hitman
    Aug 29 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • High Stakes and No Breaks
    Aug 15 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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