307 - Ben’s WORST Week EVER!

Ben and J discuss swimming in cold weather, BIG CHAP, KPop, Luke’s empathy, the Reverse Golden Rule, and analogies. Relevant Links: KPop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters BLACKPINK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackpink Elemental - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elemental_(2023_film) Max Verstappen Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS41bHNw1WI Green Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Day Nobody Wants This - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobody_Wants_This 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  Alternate Titles:BIG CHAPChapless BenjaminEdited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of infertility and pregnancy loss (at 53:35 through the end of the episode)Ben and J discuss strep tests, eye floaters, crashed cars, back pain, the Beer Mile, and the catalyst of the worst week. Relevant Links: The Secret 4th Member of HUNTR/X Revealed! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0wKFLa-aPM BLACKPINK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackpinkMiracle on Ice - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_Ice_(1981_film) 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 ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss J’s most recent Beyblade tournament, prodigies and “Actually Romantic.”  Relevant Links: Dodgeball - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodgeball:_A_True_Underdog_Story Bring It On - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bring_It_On_(film) Ratatouille - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatouille_(film) EJ Lagasse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emeril_Lagasse The Life of a Showgirl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Life_of_a_Showgirl 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  Alternate Titles: Are Prodigies Still Possible?Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss their dock, driveways and garages, old small businesses, Post-DCC Blues, and grey hair.Relevant Links: Dungeon Crawler Carl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_Crawler_Carl 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  Alternate Titles: Post-DCC BluesEdited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss all things MIDWEST TOUR: hotels, the endless Taco Bell stop, the BEST day of eating ever, getting home, chants, Deadric, and their gratitude. Relevant Links: Uncle Wolfie’s - https://www.unclewolfies.com/ The Bear - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_(TV_series) Al’s Beef - https://www.alsbeef.com/ The Girl and the Goat - https://www.girlandthegoat.com/chicago Sidecar - https://www.sidecarsliderbar.com/locations/ferndale 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 ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J  discuss the Fantasy draft update, favorite fries, tip culture, ice shapes, water bottles, participation trophies, shower beer, school uniforms, and pineapple on pizza. Relevant Links: Madden NFL - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL Owala - https://owalalife.com/ 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 ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

J and BETH discuss the transition to all the kids being in school, Facebook marketplace, mahjong, wicks of the peek, their first date, prom, and marching band.  Relevant Links: K-Pop Demon Hunters - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KPop_Demon_Hunters Love is Blind UK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is_Blind:_UK Dungeon Crawler Carl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_Crawler_Carl Failure to Launch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Failure_to_Launch J.J. Reddick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JJ_Redick Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance - https://youtu.be/hSVi7OWHoqA Beth’s Favorite Marching Band Performance - https://youtu.be/2elwCve_uy4 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 (sold out)Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out)Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (sold out)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  Alternate Titles:Our First Date Marching Band Politics Edited by :: Isybelle ChristleyChapters: 00:00 - Intro, The Kids06:11 - Plan for the Day!12:20 - Wicks of the Peek17:06 - Get to Know Beth!Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss draft day, the band Fun and the nature of fame, learned fear, and Mahjong. Relevant Links: Caitlin Clark - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caitlin_ClarkNate Ruess - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Ruess That Thing You Do - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Thing_You_Do! Matthew McConaughey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_McConaughey Bo Burnahm - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Burnham 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 (sold out)Des Moines, IA - 9/19 (sold out)St. Paul, MN - 9/20 (sold out)Milwaukee, WI - 9/21Chicago, IL - 9/23Detroit, MI - 9/24 (sold out)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  Alternate Titles:Taylor Grade FameA Jong-OffEdited by :: Isybelle ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss new dock, NOTW podcast dreams, surfing, brotherhood, the numbers, and dream roller coasters.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 (sold out)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 ChristleyOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and J discuss farmers' tans, and all the wonderful things at Pokemon Worlds.Relevant Links: Check out Through the Griffin Door Patreon to hear those Owlery Episodes - patreon.com/ThroughtheGriffinDoor 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 (sold out)Cleveland, OH - 9/25 (sold out)Our Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/poppop* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/poppopAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy