Popcorn for Dinner

Ebube and Fammy are back one last time and are joined by the Dragon-less Ebuka to give a recap of the first 'House of the Dragon' season (1:23), give out some season awards (8:00), and answer some of your questions (37:49).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/zJKJXhfWv9UHosts: Ebube Ubochi, Afam Nwokolo and Ebuka NnamaniProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Obiora and Hajer have checked into the best White Lotus in Sicily to discuss the second season premiere of 'The White Lotus'. First, they share their thoughts on the first season (4:26), before discussing the new - and returning - guests in the second season (13:47) and giving their predictions for whose bodies are floating in the ocean (31:29).Host: Obiora Ifeacho Guest: HajerProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

"Dreams didn't make this podcast, Afam and Ebube did." And they are back for the season finale of 'House of the Dragon' to discuss their general thoughts on the finale and its relationship to last week's Alicent-focused episode (3:09), the complexities in the character of Daemon (9:26), dragon on dragon crime (19:18), some crown dissection (49:09) and much moreBankole's article on 'Industry' Season 2- https://medium.com/popcorn-for-dinner/on-industry-ambition-is-the-drug-you-just-cant-quit-bbce1967003d?source=friends_link&sk=11ca99bdf960fcdda8b6abccbaf85790Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/WPA4POkh2aMHosts: Afam Nwolo and Ebube UbochiProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Ebube and Fammy have locked themselves in the small council room and aren't leaving till they've finished discussing the penultimate episode of the first season of 'House of the Dragon' (2:05).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/EZ1Jn5QtBi0Hosts: Ebube Ubochi and Afam NwokoloProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Rings are being forged, Saurons are being revealed and Chizzy & Priscilla are back to witness it all. They convene one last time to discuss and share their thoughts on the exhilarating first season finale of 'The Rings of Power'.Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/uUAsRhXK9DQHosts: Chizzy and Priscilla Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

The boys are back to discuss all the goings-on in King's Landing and things aren't looking good for our boy Viserys. Bankole crashes the recording to talk about how this 'House of the Dragon' episode softened his opinions on Alicent (3:20) before Fammy and Ebube discuss all the other major plot points (and deaths) in the episode (24:36). Hosts: Afam Nwokolo, Ebube Ubochi & Bankole ImoukhuedeProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Chizzy and Priscilla return with strong feelings on the penultimate episode of Prime Video's 'The Rings of Power'. They start with the events in the Southlands after last week's shocking reveal (8:10), before joining Elrond at Khazad-dûm (19:35) and finishing with a check-in with the Harfoots' migration (36:45).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/f0IwL9sQnYwHosts: Chizzy & PriscillaProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Funerals. Fights. Fornication & Flights. Ebube and Fammy are back to dissect all the Driftmark shenanigans on the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' as the Black and Green lines are finally drawn. Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/LfVNqjLqCxwHosts: Ebube Ubochi and Afam NwokoloProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Chizzy and Priscilla are back and excited to get into the very good sixth episode of 'The Rings of Power', including of course, all the ramifications of *that* massive reveal (27:50)Hosts: Chizzy and PriscillaProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

The big time jump has finally happened on 'House of the Dragon' and Fammy and Ebube are back- still looking great a full decade in the future- to discuss the bumper-sized sixth episode, including the strained relationships, the strengthened ones and all the family drama happening in King's Landing.Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/l-0R3K_y6zEHosts: Afam Nwokolo and Ebube Ubochi Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Chizzy and Priscilla are excited to get into a high point for 'The Rings of Power' this season. They start with a check-in with The Stranger and Nori (3:08), before discussing the plots being hatched in Númenór (18:22) and finishing off once again, in the Southlands (42:33).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/9lIYxkHfgv0Hosts: Chizzy & PriscillaProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Ebube and Fammy are back to cover the halfway point of this 'House of the Dragon' season but first, Bankole crashes their recording to rant about Ser Criston Cole's actions (4:50), before letting them get back to discussing all the other events in this final episode before the big time jump (19:07).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/3erVRRba2DAHosts: Ebube Ubochi, Afam Nwokolo, Bankole ImoukhuedeProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

It's finally Rishi's wedding! But it's also, sadly, the 'Industry' Season 2 Finale. Before checking out for the season, Bankole and Eyo quickly share their thoughts on this year's Emmys (1:10) then they check in on our favourite quartet: Harper (8:02), Yasmin (21:31), Robert (37:30) and Gus (48:02), before discussing those incredible last 5 minutes (58:12) and revealing their favourite lines from the episode (1:12:02).Also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/7QqA0xrNtAsHost: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: Eyo Ndem Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

We've somehow reached the halfway point of this first season of 'The Rings of Power' and Chizzy and Priscilla are back to talk about this week's episode, "The Great Wave" along with their thoughts on the show at the midpoint and their faith in the direction of some of the storylines. Also on Youtube- https://youtu.be/KW-A3jdNFdoHosts: Chizzy & PriscillaProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Bankole and Ebuka quickly talk about watching 'See How They Run' this weekend and whether they would recommend it (1:16). Then it's business as usual in the Street of Silk as Fammy & Ebube get into Episode 4 of 'House of the Dragon' (12:58), touching on King's Landing's hottest new couple (40:28) as well as the many reasons Criston Cole has to be very afraid (55:38).Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede, Ebuka Nnamani, Afam Nwokolo and Ebube UbochiProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede & Ebuka Nnamani

Yankees, Red Sox, Shogun and Reichstag, Bankole & Eyo are back to decipher all the codes in this week's 'Industry' episode and discuss the repercussions of that ill-fated dinner between Robert, Nicole and Venetia (4:00). They also debate whether they could see some story gears turning in this episode (30:35), before finishing with Gus' storyline (47:37) and their favourite lines from the episode (56:40).Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/193K3oBFswgHost: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: Eyo NdemProduction by: Bankole ImoukhuedeAdditional Production- Moti OgunsinaApologies for the poor sound quality on this episode.

Chizzy and Priscilla are back on the boat to Númenor to discuss Episode 3 of Prime Video's 'The Lord of the Rings' adaptation, 'The Rings of Power' (1:17). They touch on the Harfoots (3:30) and the surprising arrival of Isildur (15:08), before finishing with the tense events in the Southlands (31:43) and debating whether we've already seen either Sauron or The Witch-King (44:35).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/y4xkVvOCnUUHosts: Chizzy & Priscilla Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

It's been 3 years but Fammy and Ebube couldn't miss this hunt. They are back to talk about the latest episode of HBO's 'House of the Dragon', but first, they start with a check-in on last week's Episode 2 (1:36), including a thorough dissection of the new title sequence (7:18). They then discuss King Viserys' terrible decision making being further highlighted on this week's episode (10:45), the two battle sequences that bookmarked the episode (19:11), love for Daemon (37:04) and Rhaenyra Targaryen (46:33) and much more.Also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2eppJenpqpAHosts: Ebube Ubochi and Afam NwokoloProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede & Ebuka Nnamani

Bankole and Eyo are back to discuss the pulsating sixth episode of 'Industry' Season 2 (7:19). They discuss Harper's tense trading floor actions (13:33), taking a detour to give some much overdue praise to both Nathan Micay's work on the show (28:07) as well as Myha'la Herrold's star performance (29:08). They then talk about the two great Yasmin scenes in the episode (37:17), and the evolution of Gus' storyline (47:04), before finishing with their favourite quotes from the episode (52:45).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/2rksZn7WykMHost: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: Eyo NdemProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Bankole is joined by the returning Priscilla and Chizzy, making his podcast debut as they brush up on their Tolkien lore and get into Prime Video's very ambitious Lord of the Rings TV show, The Rings of Power (4:32).They share their general reactions to the 2 episode premiere (8:28), giving specific praise to the cinematography, music and fight choreography, and some deserved praise for the performances and chemistry between certain characters (21:24)They then touch on some of their criticisms of Gil-galad's characterisation (28:18), before discussing some of the other characters we were introduced to (31:22) and throwing their guesses on who the Mystery Man might be (53:58) and much more.Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede, Chizzy & PriscillaProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede and Ebuka Nnamani

Bankole and Eyo bravely discuss this week's episode of 'Industry' Season 2 (2:08) before they are joined by the masterminds behind it all, Konrad Kay and Mickey Down to talk about making Season 2 and the devastating fifth episode (6:58).Also Available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/XE1vgU6OnnQHost: Bankole Imoukhuede Guests: Konrad Kay and Mickey Down, Eyo NdemProduction: Bankole Imoukhuede

Bankole's convened a small council meeting with Ebube and Fammy to discuss the premiere of the first 'Game of Thrones' spinoff/prequel, 'House of the Dragon' (4:06). Fammy & Ebube start by giving some historical (and book) context to where this story picks up (6:09), then they discuss some of the characters & performances from the episode that got them excited, including some choice thoughts on the wigs (15:23). They then touch on all the dreams talk this episode (27:47) before hailing the triumphant return of Ramin Djawadi to Westeros (49:40).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/11x4reCBMQkHosts: Bankole Imoukhuede, Afam Nwokolo & Ebube Ubochi Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

The boys are back from their pyjamas shopping spree to discuss the latest episode of 'Industry' (2:14), including more thoughts on Yasmin and Celeste's dynamic (4:53), Yasmin's true nature coming out when she's faced with the prospect of losing her family money (11:39), Gus enjoying, and maybe actually caring about his job (21:18), Harper and DvD's story arcs in the episode (23:49) & Eric's Big, No Good, Very Bad episode (43:16).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/AK1z7kwqc_wHost: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: Eyo NdemProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Dressed in their most colourful suits and learning golf from Bernie Madoff's instructor, Bankole and Ebube gather to discuss, one final time, the 'Better Call Saul' series finale. They start by deciding whether this series finale actually qualifies as a happy ending in the Breaking Bad world (4:59) before going into the episode's use of returning characters and how they fit into and helped the story (15:15) and Better Call Saul's reiteration of Walter White's character (26:17). They also discuss Kim Wexler's events in the finale and a possible new lease on life (30:28) while praising the very impressive feat of storytelling that was the Gilligan-verse (38:01). To wrap up, they check in with the last notes the show made about Mike and Gus (43:53).Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/wWt2Ir63LQ8Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: Ebube UbochiProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Bankole and Eyo return to discuss their thoughts on the third episode of 'Industry' Season 2 (6:10), the presence of a strong continuous plot this season (11:11), Harper vs Eric (15:19), that Yasmin & Robert conversation (29:26) and much more. Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/_0-IjU2NaJI Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Eyo Ndem Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Bankole and Ebube are heading to Florida to discuss the long-delayed check-in with Kim as well as Rhea Seehorn's great acting on this week of 'Better Call Saul' (2:43), ponder the 'Breaking Bad' universe's interpretation of morality (15:23), Gene's antics (19:10) and whether there's any bit of Jimmy left (22:21).Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: Ebube UbochiProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

The markets open in minutes and Bankole and Eyo have to first discuss what they think might be a high point for 'Industry' (3:48). They meticulously try to cover all the essential beats of the episode including Yasmin & Celeste's relationship (7:51), the strong filmmaking (18:32), the evolution of Robert and Nicole's relationship (21:22), Gus' glow-up (36:55), their best Jackie lines (54:31) and much more!Also available on Youtube- https://youtu.be/7FA0Rxhrf_UHost: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: Eyo NdemProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Stuck in The Crystal Ship and screaming for their lives, Bankole and Ebube discuss the latest episode of 'Better Call Saul' (4:35), its provocative title (10:26), the emotional difference between watching last week's mall heist and this week's scam (11:37), the beautiful and thematically rich transitions in the episode (18:11) and *those* special guest stars and how they were used in the episode (33:25).Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: Ebube UbochiProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

For our 100th episode(!!), Bankole is joined by Eyo for the long-awaited Season 2 return of HBO's 'Industry' (6:02). They discuss Harper & Eric's new dynamic and the show going deeper into Harper's mental state (8:45), Yasmin's new lease on life (15:08), the NEW Robert (24:37) and some poster theory talk (29:41).Also available on Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThidLy4FGvUHost: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: Eyo NdemProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

It's closing time in a black and white Cinnabon in Nebraska so Bankole and Ebube are discussing the latest 'Better Call Saul' episode including their thoughts on the long-awaited Gene check-in (4:15), already getting two quasi-season finales for the show (20:00) and some bonus excitement for HBO's upcoming 'House of the Dragon' (31:35).Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: Ebube Ubochi Production by: Bankole Imoukhuede

It's RIF day so Bankole, Eyo and Victor have gathered to discuss Season 1 of 'Industry' (6:59), their thoughts on the sex and drug use in the show (14:00), the delightfully unlikeable characters (24:06), the great Ken Leung (58:56) and what they'll like to see in Season 2 (1:02:46).Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Eyo Ndem and Victor DamaProduction: Bankole Imoukhuede

Jibbz and Ebube gather to bond over their shared hatred of Fahrenheit as a metric before discussing the latest episode of 'Better Call Saul' (3:53), Jimmy unravelling and finally going full Saul, the ultimate gaslight from Kim (18:22) and Gus and Ebube's shared love of vintage wines (23:49).Host: Obiora Ifeacho Guest: Ebube UbochiProduction by: Obiora Ifeacho

Ebuka is half naked in front of Zeus defending the latest Marvel film, 'Thor: Love and Thunder', including his general spoiler-free thoughts (5:10), his thoughts on Christian Bale's Gorr (14:25), Natalie Portman/Jane Foster/ Mighty Thor (26:05) the Shadow Realm sequence (34:02), where the movie left much to be desired (36:11) and somehow, some more thoughts on 'Morbius' (41:39).Host: Ebuka Nnamani Guest: Ebuka Nnamani Production by: Ebuka Nnamani

Bankole is joined one final time by Faridah to discuss the Season 1 finale of 'Ms. Marvel' (3:06) including that huge reveal (16:06). Then Jibbz and Ebube get into the spoiler-heavy return of 'Better Call Saul' (27:53)Host: Bankole Imoukhuede and Obiora Ifeacho Guests: Faridah and Ebube UbochiProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Welcome to the upside-down! Bankole & Ebuka are joined by friend of the podcast - Mo from Streamr to discuss the latest season of Netflix hit show 'Stranger Things' and its 'larger than life' feel (4:52). They share their thoughts on Vecna's villainy and how it makes this season unique (24:26) before discussing the season in its entirety - its strengths, weaknesses and where they feel the finale left the show- and giving out some awards to characters and actors (1:15:00). Mo shares some of his theories for season 5 while Ebuka is on a one-man campaign to ban long episodes and movies. Stick around at the end for some bonus content.Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede & Ebuka NnamaniGuest: MoProduction: Ebuka Nnamani

Jibbz and Ebuka discuss the Season 3 finale of the Amazon Prime hit show, 'The Boys'. They cover: their thoughts on the episode (3:00), switching sides and Daddy issues (12:00), milking Cows and cocktails (37:30) and more!Hosts: Obiora and EbukaProduction: ObioraSocial Production: Chinedu

Bankole and Faridah have travelled back in time to quickly discuss the fifth and penultimate episode of 'Ms. Marvel' all before the last train. They discuss the show's strengths being on full display in the first half of the episode, some of its weaknesses, Faridah's glee at people dying and a realisation she makes, 10 years too late. Host: Bankole Imoukhuede Guest: FaridahProduction by: Bankole ImoukhuedeSocial Production: Chinedu Iheji

We're all alone in our cabin in the woods as Bankole enthusiastically recommends people check out 'The Bear' (4:10) before he and Mo discuss the 'Westworld' Season 4 premiere and how the show may have learnt from its past sins (8:50) and then jetting off to Karachi to get into the Pakistan-set 4th episode of 'Ms. Marvel' (24:30)Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: MoProduction by: Bankole ImoukhuedeSocial Production: Chinedu Iheji

Bankole is bringing Robert and Liam along for this year's Herogasm and they start by discussing the event itself (4:16), before going into the rest of the episode's status quo altering events with our main characters (8:05), A-Train getting his revenge and maybe learning something (41:26), and Kimiko and Frenchie's continuously endearing side missions (50:19). Content Warning!Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Robert and Liam Production by: Bankole ImoukhuedeSocial Production: Chinedu Iheji

It's a strong tonal whiplash on this episode as Bankole and Faridah first get into episode 3 of the always wholesome 'Ms. Marvel' (3:32)before discussing Season 3 of the far-from-wholesome 'The Boys' (35:16)ahead of its highly anticipated 'Herogasm' episode. Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: FaridahProduction by: Bankole ImoukhuedeSocial Producer: Chinedu Iheji

It's Eid again (the smaller one), so Bankole and Faridah gather to talk about the second episode of 'Ms. Marvel' (3:45), especially the Muslim representation that was front and center in the episode (6:11) and the role the Partition of India may play in the show's narrative (33:12).Plus thoughts on London boys, their accents, the British monarchy & much more!Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuest: FaridahProduction by: Bankole ImoukhuedeSocial Producer: Chinedu iheji

Obiora and Jeremiah go out to the lonely tree in the desert to discuss the very dark events in the very dark season finale of Bill Hader's 'Barry'. They touch on where all the main characters are left at the end of the season, guess what could be in store for them going forward and of course, praise Bill Hader and his filmmaking team.Content and Trigger WarningHost: Obiora IfeachoGuest: Jeremiah AkpotohwoProduction by: Bankole ImoukhuedeSocial Production: Chinedu Iheji

Obiora and Robert head to Russia to discuss the latest episode of Amazon's 'The Boys'. They start with their background thoughts on why they like the show (6:11) before touching on A-Train's continuous search for a rebrand (11:31), Homelander's actions this season (16:13) and a lot more chaos.Also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/SQQDwh9K0_kHost: Obiora Ifeacho Guest: RobertProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede Social Production: Chinedu Iheji

Bankole is joined by Faridah from the What they Wrote Podcast & Mo from Streamr to get into Kamala Khan's charming debut in the MCU. They discuss their initial reactions to the Ms. Marvel premiere (8:35) before getting into what they hope to see from future episodes (31:06) and Mo teases what to expect from Episode 2 (33:20).Find the What They Wrote Podcast here- https://www.alittlelouder.co/whattheywroteFind Streamr here- https://thestreamr.com/

Compound V and some choice bottles of milk in hand, Ebuka and Chinedu get into a spoiler-free discussion of the first 2 episodes of Season 3 of Amazon's 'The Boys'. They inevitably mainly focus on the character of Homelander (2:33) before also giving some uneducated predictions for the season (26:22)Hosts: Ebuka Nnamani and Chinedu IhejiProduction: Bankole ImoukhuedeSocial Production: Chinedu Iheji

Bankole discusses finally watching the 1986 film, 'Top Gun' (3:00) and they share their expectations for the sequel before analysing the shocking events of the midseason finale of 'Better Call Saul' (10:00).Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede and Obiora Ifeacho Guest: Ebube UbochiProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede and Ebuka NnamaniSocial Production: Chinedu Iheji

TMT & Ebube return to the podcast to dissect the complete third season of Donald Glover's 'Atlanta'. They start off with the Van-centric finale (6:07), before exploring the rest of the European episodes (33:24). They then discuss the show's use of anthology episodes this season (49:18) and even rank their favourite of these anthology episodes.Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Ebube Ubochi and TMTProduction: Ebuka Nnamani and Bankole ImoukhuedeSocial Producer: Chinedu Iheji

Bankole and Obiora discuss the semi-resolutions that have occurred at the halfway point of this 'Barry' season (7:00) before trying to understand everyone's plans on 'Better Call Saul' and discussing the way we've been trained to anticipate *something* happening during final seasons (19:41)Hosts: Bankole Imoukhuede and Obiora Ifeacho Production: Bankole ImoukhuedeSocial Producer: Chinedu Iheji

Bankole is joined by Zikora and Priscilla for some dreamwalking lessons as they dive deep into the latest MCU film, 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. They begin by discussing some of the things that weren't successful in the film (4:52), before discussing the two main characters and performances- Benedict Cumberbatch's Stephen Strange (12:24) and Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff (35:36). They also touch on the filmmaking led by Sam Raimi (1:09:47), their picks for the most ridiculous rumoured cameo (1:20:45) and ponder the question of whether the MCU is now 'too big to not be big (in its storytelling)' (1:22:45).Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeGuests: Zikora and PriscillaProduced by: Bankole Imoukhuede Social Production: Chinedu Iheji

Obiora and Chinedu head over to the Missouri Belle to get into the final season of the Netflix hit show, 'Ozark'. They discuss the show's ending and the difficulty involved in ending dramatic TV shows (9:41). They discuss the character of Wendy (22:30), theorise on what could be in store for the Byrdes after the show (28:57), before revealing what other shows they are currently watching (46:25).Host: Obiora Ifeacho Guest: Chinedu IhejiProduction: Bankole Imoukhuede Social Producer: Chinedu Iheji