It’s Halloween on Popcorn and Possibilities! Brian and Steph stir the cauldron with their take on the beloved witchy classic Hocus Pocus—is it a nostalgic gem or overrated? Then it’s time to unwrap the best and worst Halloween candy picks (spoiler: some choices may be controversial). Finally, we scream our way through favorite horror movies and iconic characters—from vintage creepers to modern monsters. Grab your popcorn (and maybe a flashlight), this episode is all treats, no tricks. 👻🍬🎥

In this fall-flavored episode of Popcorn & Possibilities, Brian and Steph go full variety hour:

🎩 First, a fizzy face-off: Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero — what’s the real difference, and does it even matter?
🥤 Then it’s time for the age-old question — Is it rude to wear a hat in a restaurant, or are we over it?
🎃 With spooky season in full swing, the duo shares pumpkin preservation tips so your jack-o’-lanterns don’t turn into a moldy mess.

Finally, they settle in for a review of From Dusk Till Dawn — a movie that starts as a heist thriller and ends in full-on vampire mayhem. Is it genius genre-bending or just chaotic?

In this throwback-packed episode of Popcorn & Possibilities, Brian and Steph log on to memory lane. From the golden age of AIM away messages and questionable AOL screennames to the cringey glory of early Facebook and MySpace statuses — we explore how we used to announce our every move to the digital void. We also dive into creative writing courses, how they shaped (or scarred) us, and why they still matter. Then, we take a turn into the woods to revisit The Blair Witch Project, breaking down its genius marketing, raw terror, and Brian’s first reaction to this indie horror legend. Set your away message — we’ll be right back, but this episode is live now.

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.