The Popcorn Punchup
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Two friends almost come to blows discussing a different movie each episode.
Episodes
- Weekly Movie News Roundup - Which board game would make the best film?
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup covers weekly movie news, trailer breakdowns, and discusses which board game would translate best to film. The hosts invite listener feedback.
- Weekly Movie News Roundup - CinemacCon 2026 - All the rest!
This episode features a discussion and argument over movie-related topics, including trailer breakdowns and other news, with two hosts and a special guest.
- Weekly Movie News Roundup - CinemacCon 2026 - WB
This episode features a discussion and argument over movie news, including trailer breakdowns. The hosts invite listener feedback via email.
- Which Muppets would the Avengers be?
The Popcorn Punchup episode discusses which Muppets would best represent the Avengers characters in a hypothetical crossover.
- A Star Wars DnD Adventure! - Dan's Birthday Special
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup features a special Star Wars Dnd adventure, alongside the usual movie(ish) discussions from the hosts and a guest.
- Weekly Movie News Roundup - A new Lord of the Rings????
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup covers recent movie news, including trailer breakdowns and speculation about a new Lord of the Rings project. The hosts invite listener feedback.
- Weekly Movie News Roundup - The Oscars and Spiderman trailer breakdown
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup features two hosts and a guest discussing and debating movie news, focusing on trailer breakdowns and Oscar-related topics. Listeners are encouraged to send their thoughts via email.
- Weekly Movie News Roundup - Trailers galore!
This episode covers movie news and trailer breakdowns, featuring hosts and a special guest discussing various movie-related topics.
- Weekly Movie News Roundup - Scary times ahead!
The Popcorn Punchup features hosts and a guest discussing movie news, including a breakdown of scary movie trailers.
- The Mandalorian and Grogu | Official Trailer | Breakdown
Dan provides a solo breakdown of the newest trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. The hosts of The Popcorn Punchup typically discuss and argue over movie-related topics.
- Battle of the Birthdays - 1992 VS 1995 - Best Animated Film
The Popcorn Punchup podcast episode focuses on a debate between two hosts about the best animated film released in 1992 compared to 1995.
- Battle of the Birthdays - 1992 VS 1995 - Best Thriller/Drama/Mystery
The Popcorn Punchup podcast compares thriller, drama, and mystery films released in 1992 versus 1995. The hosts engage in a discussion and debate about the cinematic offerings of these two years.
- Get To Know Aaron
Aaron hosts a solo episode of The Popcorn Punchup to discuss his favorite movies. This episode features music by Benjamin Tissot.
- Weekly Movie News Roundup - Doomsday predictions!
This episode features a discussion and debate about movie news, focusing on doomsday predictions and other related topics. The hosts are joined by a special guest for the discussion.
- The Best Characters To Have In A Zombie Camp
The Popcorn Punchup episode discusses and debates movie-related topics, specifically focusing on identifying the ideal characters to include in a camp during a zombie apocalypse. Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts via email.
- Weekly Movie News Roundup - Deepdiving the Doomsday trailers!
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup features two regular hosts and a guest discussing recent movie news. The main focus is a deep dive into doomsday trailers, alongside other developments in the film world. Listeners are encouraged to shar…
- The best Book to Movie adaptation - Special Guest Star - Jess
The Popcorn Punchup episode covers the best book to movie adaptations, featuring discussion and argument between the hosts and a special guest. Listeners are encouraged to share their opinions via email.
- Movie Awards of 2025! Hosted by the Popcorn Punchup
The Popcorn Punchup episode covers the best and worst movies of 2025, with hosts discussing and arguing about various movie-related topics.
- The Best Christmas Film with THE Santa Clause In it!
Two hosts discuss and argue about movies, focusing this episode on the best Christmas film featuring The Santa Clause. Send in your opinions via email.
- Aaron's Perfect Birthday - A Full Disney Day!
Aaron and Dan plan Aaron's perfect Disney Day. They also discuss and argue about various movie-related topics.
- Battle of the Birthdays - 1992 VS 1995 - Best Live Action Family Film
The Popcorn Punchup podcast continues its 'Battle of the Birthdays' series, this episode focusing on live-action family films from 1992 versus 1995. The hosts engage in discussion and argument over the chosen movie topics.
- The Ultimate Star Wars Quiz - May the force be with Dan!
Dan and Aaron host The Popcorn Punchup. This episode features a Star Wars quiz crafted by Aaron for Dan.
- Battle of the Birthdays - 1992 VS 1995 - Best Action Film
The Popcorn Punchup podcast discusses and argues about movie topics. This episode focuses on the 'Battle of the Birthdays,' comparing the action films of 1992 versus 1995.
- Battle of the Birthdays - 1992 VS 1995 - Best Comedy Film
The Popcorn Punchup episode "Battle of the Birthdays" compares comedy films released in 1992 and 1995. The hosts discuss and debate various movie-related topics.
- The best land vehicle - Who will tyre first in this argument?
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup features two hosts arguing about the best land vehicle in movies. They invite listeners to share their opinions via email.
- Hypothetic Questions - What if Walt Disney was still alive today?
The Popcorn Punchup podcast features two hosts debating movie-related topics. This episode specifically explores the hypothetical question of what might be different if Walt Disney were still alive today.
- The best Halloween film that isn't scary - Apart from Dan and Aaron's opinions!
The Popcorn Punchup episode discusses the best Halloween film that isn't scary, featuring hosts and a special guest debating the topic. Send in your opinions to popcornpunchup@gmail.com.
- The best Pokémon with special guest star - Jay from TheBucketListGamers
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup features Jay from TheBucketListGamers as a special guest. The hosts and guest discuss and debate various movie-related topics, with a particular focus on determining the best Pokémon.
- The best NHL logo - Is this a movie podcast?
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup features a discussion, or argument, about various movie-related topics, with a specific focus on determining the best NHL logo.
- The best live action animal - Who will be the best of them anim-all?
The Popcorn Punchup podcast features two hosts discussing movie topics. In this episode, they debate which live-action animal is the best.
- The best film of the 00s - It's all come down to this!
The Popcorn Punchup episode tackles the best film of the 2000s, featuring a discussion and argument between the hosts. They invite listeners to share their opinions via email.
- The best film of 2009 - The final second place battle
The Popcorn Punchup podcast episode focuses on determining the best film of 2009, featuring hosts discussing and arguing about various movie-related topics.
- The best film of 2008 - The super hero clash!
The Popcorn Punchup podcast covers the best film of 2008, with hosts debating superhero movie contenders. Listener feedback is encouraged via email.
- The best film of 2007 - Robots VS Rats
The Popcorn Punchup episode reviews the best film of 2007, featuring a discussion and argument between the hosts.
- The best film of 2006 - One family friendly film vs one very much not family friendly film
The Popcorn Punchup podcast episode tackles the best film of 2006, presenting a discussion between two hosts comparing a family-friendly movie against a decidedly non-family-friendly one.
- BONUS: Dan teaches Aaron the ways of the force
This bonus episode of The Popcorn Punchup features Dan teaching Aaron about the Force from Star Wars. The hosts, described as two idiots, discuss and argue over various movie-related topics.
- The best film of 2005 - Will Aaron stay awake for yet another Star Wars plot synopsis?
The Popcorn Punchup podcast reviews the best film of 2005. The hosts, described as 'two idiots', engage in discussion and argument about various movie-related subjects. Listeners are encouraged to share their opinions via email.
- The best film of 2004 - The David and Goliath of film arguments
The Popcorn Punchup hosts debate the best movie released in 2004. Listeners are encouraged to share their opinions via email.
- The best film of 2003 - Is this the worst picked film yet?
This episode discusses the best film of 2003. The hosts share their opinions and encourage listener feedback.
- BONUS: We read all your lovely comments
This bonus episode of The Popcorn Punchup features the hosts reading and reacting to comments submitted by listeners regarding previous episodes. The show features two hosts discussing movie-related topics.
- The best film of 2002 - A battle of passions!
The Popcorn Punchup podcast features two hosts discussing and debating movie topics. In this episode, they focus on determining the best film released in 2002.
- The best film of 2001 - We finally agree on something..... and then really don't agree!
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup features two hosts discussing and arguing about the best film released in 2001. They invite listeners to share their thoughts via email.
- The best film of the year 2000 - The battle to start a century!
The Popcorn Punchup podcast features two hosts discussing and debating various movie-related topics. This episode focuses on identifying the best film released in the year 2000.
- Best Disney Sidekick (That's an animal and can't talk) - Specific rules... Do we follow them??
The Popcorn Punchup episode discusses the best Disney sidekick that fits the criteria of being an animal and unable to talk, with hosts debating the topic.
- Best Live Action Disney Film - Does Aaron like the new Lilo and Stitch.... no
The Popcorn Punchup podcast discusses and argues over movie-related topics. This episode focuses on the best live-action Disney film, with hosts debating their choices.
- Top Cinema Snacks - Is Aarons list as wild as Dan thinks it is??
The Popcorn Punchup features two hosts discussing movie-related topics. In this episode, they debate the best cinema snack, inviting listener opinions via email.
- Best movie trilogy of all time - If Dan can remember what the plot is for his choice!
This episode of The Popcorn Punchup features two hosts discussing and debating what constitutes the best movie trilogy of all time. They acknowledge potential audio issues but promise improvement.