281 - WE WENT TO JAPAN!

Ben and J discuss productivity levels, 10 years of marriage, the IKEA Effect and the Ben, Franklin Effect, Black Mirror and money.Relevant Links: The IKEA Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IKEA_effect Diablo II - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_II The Ben Franklin Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Franklin_effect Black Mirror - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17 (low ticket warning)Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out)Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (low ticket warning)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Edited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss Father’s Day, their thoughts on the new How to Train Your Dragon movie, J’s kids competing in a BeyBlade Tournament and catching fireflies.Relevant Links: How to Train Your Dragon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Train_Your_Dragon_(2025_film) Fantastic Four - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fantastic_Four:_First_Steps Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles: Father’s Day > Birthday?Edited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss alligator and snake stories, the Nate Bargatze Show, Mario Kart DESPAIR, garden updates, dopamine hits, and remote control cars.Relevant Links: Nate Bargatze - https://nateland.com/pages/nate Will Forte  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Forte Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19 Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles: GATORSEdited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss losing sleep, Outdoor Boys stopping YouTube, and their latest family camping trip.Relevant Links: The Outdoor Boys Goodbye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwC8jwnXfo4 Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul, MN - 9/20Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles: Ben’s Bag of TricksShovel Bread!Edited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss all the details of their trip to Epic Universe: the rides, the food, the characters AND MORE!Relevant Links: RollerCoaster Tycoon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RollerCoaster_Tycoon Umbridge’s PUNISHMENT Finally Revealed! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWCHcuxvruw Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul, MN - 9/20Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Edited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss the crazy loud AC unit, their upcoming (past) EPIC trip, J’s refrigerator, reacting to Year 1 videos, and Year 1 Pop topics.Relevant Links: Parenthood - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenthood_(2010_TV_series)Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul, MN - 9/20Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles: Ole Gregg SmokybuttsEdited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss the Metallica concert, car grille hotdogs, dopamine keepitup, and win-win situations. Relevant Links: Fans in Lane Stadium Go Crazy to Enter Sandman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crhWP__g-_c Dopamine Nation - https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul, MN - 9/20Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles: Dopamine KeepitupEdited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss J’s triathlon experience, chasing the novelty of change, tricking out Ben’s car and J’s garage. Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul, MN - 9/20Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles: The Novelty of ChangeEdited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss a typical garden update, camping, cool knives, banana beer, and Ben’s newest tattoo!Relevant Links: Most Recent Goblet of FIRE Quiz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08DgCs3Qbwg&t=3041s Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul, MN - 9/20Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the  show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Alternate Titles: Catching Capitillers Edited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss STAR WARS CELEBRATION IN JAPAN!!! All the movies they watched on the flight, the Pokemon Center, Meta’s VR Interface, the actual convention, the pins they got (of course) and the Star Wars fandom in general. Get your tickets for Through the Griffin Tour MIDWEST here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/Midwest Tour Dates: Indianapolis, IN - 9/16St. Louis, MO - 9/17Des Moines, IA - 9/19St. Paul, MN - 9/20Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24Cleveland, OH - 9/25Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50    Email the show: [email protected]  Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/  Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast  Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/    Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA  Edited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy