Popcorn for Dinner

In the first of a new series on Popcorn for Dinner, Bankole & Ebuka got together somewhere between the third dream layer and the Library of Love to appreciate the varied and beloved works of visionary filmmaker, Christopher Nolan.

Ahead of the highly anticipated release of 'The Odyssey', they discussed their favourite Christopher Nolan films and tried to decide which is his best film.

(5:45) - Our Histories with Christopher Nolan
(12:30) - Ebuka's Favourite Nolan
(40:26) - Bankole's Favourite Nolan
(57:30) - The Most Underrated Nolan Films
(1:00:45) - Christopher Nolan's Best Film

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So this is how the other side lives.

Ebube, Afam and Soonen make their way to Tumbleton, keeping their hands to themselves of course, but not without strengthening their squadron with Gab making her Popcorn for Dinner debut — tensions are high after all.

They start by exploring the significance of Tumbleton itself (2:07) and go on to dissect everything from Rhaenyra's ever accumulating headaches (30:36) and Daemon's discovery (39:52), to Orwylle and Mysaria's perspectives (13:40) and why Ulf should have a very short leash (52:36). They of course also dive deep into Ormund's influence on Daeron (1:06:27) and the true ramifications of...

Ready for Christopher Nolan's epic take on an epic? So are we.

Bankole calls Ebube and Pricilla out of their farm in Ithaca for a forensic look at the ruins of Troy before mapping out the perilous journey they're about to take with Matt Damon. Some are even calling it… an odyssey! They discuss all you need to know about the events before 'The Odyssey', why Christopher Nolan might have been drawn to the project, the excellent material in store for some excellent actors and much more.

(05:30) - What to know about THE ILIAD
(13:30...

"I do not dream of labour" — Rhaenyra Targaryen

The princess has finally become the queen, and the guys are having a field day with the beautifully written — beautifully directed too — chaos. Ebube sets up a new Black council with Afam and Soonen for Rhaenyra, but not without first flying in Pete Peppers for some wisdom on governance.

The team can't help but sink their teeth into Ormund's clever gambit and all its potential repercussions, before getting into everything from Rhaenyra's goals to her stress, as well as the voices pulling her in different directions. They also t...

A talking raccoon and a sentient tree?!

When Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' hit theatres in 2014, it faced doubts from all angles, from Kree and Xandarians alike. However, James Gunn's injection of humour, colour and the right amount of irreverence quickly made the film an instant fan-favourite. 12 years later, it's made it to Number 7 on our MCU 12 list. Some are saying that's really the most important part of its legacy.

(03:05) - Why we love 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
(13:40) - Character Introductions
(50:00) - Categories
(1:20:10) - Film Specific Superlatives
(1:31:25) - Hope for 'Avengers...

They've gone and done it now, haven't they? They pissed off the Dragon Queen. And for that, heads WILL roll.

For the second episode of 'House of the Dragon' Season 3, Ebube, Afam and Soonen dissect the aftermath of the Battle of the Gullet, note the subtle and not-so-subtle differences between Aemond and Daemon, and rave about Emma D'Arcy's incredible acting.

They talk about the incredible loses incurred by Corlys, Alicent's brazen plans, Mysaria's place in Rhaenyra and Daemon's marriage, and the fact that Alys will definitely have a bigger role to play in what's to...

Okay, here it is. It's the worst service you're ever going to face: 3 turns, the restaurant is flooded and we're nearly out of food. So why am I smiling?!

Bankole & Pete are leading service today as they discuss the final season of Hulu's 'The Bear'. Family reunions, emotional releases, recognising genius and taking your first flight. There's a lot to get into and Bankole's bringing his tissues along. Hands!

(04:20) - 5 Seasons of THE BEAR
(13:00) - Season 5's structure
(23:35) - An Emotional Episode 7
(35:30) - Goodbye to THE BEAR

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THIS is what happens. Still.

Ebube and Emmanuel reunite for a deep dive into the surprisingly quick return of Apple TV's 'Your Friends & Neighbours', and they bring Angel along for the ride. The trio gets into everything from Tori's ingratitude (7:33) to Mel's unhinged seasonal arc and Coop's penchant for doing the worst possible thing at any given moment. They talk about the influence of Coop's father in his life, as well as Barney's decisions and Elena's woes.

They of course also review the tentpole addition to the cast for the new season — James Marsden as Ow...

HBO's 'House of the Dragon' is FINALLY back for its third season! But at what cost?

Ebube summons Afam and Soonen for a deep dive into a truly pyrrhic victory, dealt at the most pivotal naval battle the realm has ever known, and brace for the inevitable as they evaluate the legacy of Jacaerys Velaryon, as well as take stock of the confusion across the entire board.

They discuss the audacity of Alicent's offer and the problems she faces now that her rug's been pulled (6:55), including her relationship with Aemond (12:10) and the schemes of the...

The TLDR here is simple: 'BEEF' Is the Best Show on Netflix right now.

But hop in anyway because Ebube's summoned AJ and Soonen for a union that's decidedly NOT fueled by road rage or deteriorating romance. The trio get into everything from who's actually in the right this season, to what the show has to say about the systems that feed the human condition

They talk about how this season is as much about class warfare as individual conflicts (4:27), in line with what this season of the show is truly about (6:31); as well as...

From battle planets to long lost imperialist siblings, Jeremiah joins the guys for the zany, multi-planetary trip that is 2017's 'Thor: Ragnarok'. Was this the first time Thor came into his own or was he beloved before then? Should Taika have been a one-and-done director? All this and more!

So come listen before you're pardoned...from life

(02:35) - Why we love 'Thor: Ragnarok'
(12:20) - Listener Voicemail (Robert)
(48:00) - Categories
(1:03:50) - Film Specific Superlatives
(1:11:10) - Hope for 'Avengers: Doomsday'

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Bankole, Angel & Pete exhaust their contact lists before calling Robert Bailey Jr to discuss the excellent finale to a return-to-form fifth season of Apple TV's 'For All Mankind'. In a wide-ranging discussion, they touch on Robert Bailey Jr's scene-stealing turn in last year's 'Pluribus', the return of Will Tyler in the finale and the impactful events on both Titan and Mars.

(4:40) - Robert's feelings on 'Pluribus' journey

(14:00) - Thoughts on the 'For All Mankind' S5 finale

(16:40) - Figuring out the 2020 Flashforward
(18:50) - Margo & Will's reappearances 
(29:20) - Titan Apologies 
(51:14) - Aleida's POV...

With great podcast power comes the great responsibility to discuss the full season of Prime Video's 'Spider-Noir'. Bankole & TMT grab their fedoras and coats and head back to the 1930s to examine Nic Cage's first TV role, what made this show so exciting and the constant allure of a period crime mystery.

(6:05) - Their Preferred Format
(11:05) - Thoughts on the Show
(19:10) - Character Analyses
(30:25) - Performances

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Welp. Here we are. The show with the endlessly cynical take on superheroes has finally come to a close, and Ebube and Oseghale have thoughts. Let's make one thing clear, everyone got what they deserved. Well... Almost everyone. The guys try to make sense of the show's final chapter and address the internet's thoughts on what will go down as one of the most divisive series finales in pop culture.

As they figure out if the show truly stuck its landing, they get into the potential hubris of cinematic universes (8:23); Antony Starr's career-defining performance (18:26); Butcher's alternate future (32:02...

North London Forever!

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Ore joins Bankole and Angel this week as they attempt to defend Happy Valley while discussing the penultimate episode of 'For All Mankind' Season 5. Do we need science? Do we need guns? All these and more important questions on this week's podcast. Mojega!

(6:00) - Titan

(22:55) - Mars
(39:00) - Miles, Palmer & Lily

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It's battle stations for Bankole and Angel as they try to fend off invading forces while discussing Episode 8 of 'For All Mankind' Season 5. We get Angel's opinions on last week's events, thoughts on why you should never overshare and how good your singing needs to be to change the hearts and minds. Brace yourself, it's a rocky storm and there's TNT!

(4:30) - Angel’s thoughts on Episode 7

(8:50) - Alex & Lily’s reactions to the Dome Disaster 

(11:25) - New Team Dynamics on Titan 

(14:30) - Mars v OPEF 

(26:10) - More Space Sh*t

Are you Homelander's #1 fan? Do you accept him as your Lord & Saviour? Then welcome to HomeLand where you can spend your day loving America's greatest hero, learn about where the Angel visited him and join the parade in honour of his blessed father, Soldier Boy. Make sure to grab your official Homelander-branded merch from our Vought Shop on your way out. There's enough for the entire family!

(04:07) - The Deep’s Storyline 

(11:50) - MM reclaiming his humanity 

(18:35) - Butcher & Hughie

(34:00)- Homelander's Executive Decisions

(44:00) - Frenchie & Kimiko 

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Bankole, Ebube & Pete are doing push-ups in preparation for a big night discussing the seventh episode of 'For All Mankind' Season 5. Subterfuge in space, disasters in domes and that's not even including the Nicki Minaj needle drop. Happy Valley, we have a problem!

(2:50) - Thoughts on the STAR CITY Trailer
(10:00) - 6 Month Time Jump & The New Status Quo
(30:50) - Dev's Dome Disaster
(36:55) - The Titan Mission

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Bankole & Oseghale just can't leave show business, so they are hiding out at the local VMC this week as they discuss the exhilarating sixth episode of 'The Boys' Season 5. Old Supes, Old Legends and a New Status Quo. Welcome to the Movies!

(1:40) - Discussing Some Criticisms of the Season
(12:14) - The Legend & MM
(15:15) - The Legend & Homelander
(29:36) - Homelander's Evolution
(37:40) - Soldier Boy's Role in the Season

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Somehow, Bankole, Ebube & Angel have found themselves in the middle of another Mars riot as they discuss Episodes 5&6 of 'For All Mankind' Season 5. It's hostages, empty suits, Aleida being great and automation and AI comparisons.

(06:30) - Episodes 5&6 General Thoughts
(10:00) - Important Conversations on Mars
(39:40) - An Impactful Riot
(1:04:00) - Checking in on the Titan Mission

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It's Hollywood bloodbaths, dog dreams and fighting with your faith on another wholesome episode of 'The Boys'. Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale return to get into it all, investigate just what makes our favourite superheroes tick and ponder the cost of a soul.

(8:30) - Firecracker's Faustian Bargain
(25:10) - The Boys' Humanity
(34:35) - LA Field Trip

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With great podcasting power, there must also come great responsibility as Priscilla joins the guys to discuss 2021's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. They discuss the culmination of Tom Holland's initial MCU trilogy, their love for 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and seeing three Spider-Men, Spider-Mans(?) on screen being the stuff of nerd dreams. Oh, and don't worry, they question whether the film should have made the list in the first place.

Grab your sling ring, open a portal and come join us.  

(02:45) - Why we love 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
(07:50) - Criticisms of the Film
(39:05) - C...

Bankole, Ebube, Chiagoziem and Oseghale don't really have a choice, but yet they must make one as they discuss the surprising finale of an excellent 'Invincible' season. Later, they explore an abandoned army base and share some buried truths while unpacking the halfway point of the final season of 'The Boys'.

(00:23) - Intro
(02:10) - Big Picture INVINCIBLE Thoughts
(13:40) - A Decision Heavy INVINCIBLE Season Finale
(1:07:30) - THE BOYS Episode 4

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Bankole, Angel & Jaz definitely want no special treatment as they uncover this conspiracy and discuss the first post-Ed Baldwin episode of 'For All Mankind'. Just one last shot, we promise.

(07:30) - FOR ALL MANKIND Episode 4 General Thoughts
(17:50) - Adult Avery's Introduction & The Stevens Lineage
(29:00) - Alex Woodward & Lily Bernstein
(1:02:20) - The Kelly Dilemma

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What's better than one war between superpowered enemies with possible genocidal tendencies? TWO wars between superpowered enemies with possible genocidal tendencies. Bankole, Chiagoziem & Oseghale are holding on to their respective viruses as they discuss the third episode of 'The Boys' Season 5 and the harrowing Viltrumite War on 'Invincible'.

(02:40) - INVINCIBLE Episode 7
(38:40) - THE BOYS Episode 3
(1:06:15) - Final INVINCIBLE Thoughts

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Bankole and Angel have come in on their days off to share their "first" drinks and salute America — and the world's — finest space explorer. Here's to Ed Baldwin, For All Mankind's first hero.

(00:00) - Intro & Title Meanings
(2:20) - Ed Baldwin's Final Flight
(15:05) - Margo & Aleida

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Time for a breather. We deserve it. Bankole, Chiagoziem and Oseghale are mending their father issues while still recuperating from last week's harrowing events. They discuss 'Invincible' balancing the calm with more storm, Nolan & Oliver's bonding, Thragg taking the fight to Telescria and Thaedus' Viltrumite side coming out.

(00:00) - Intro
(04:35) - Nolan & Oliver's Bonding
(25:45) - The Fight on Telescria
(49:30) - Outro & Predictions

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IT'S EPISODE 500!! And Bankole, Angel and Ore are going as far away as they can to celebrate. They first stop by Tau Ceti E on the 'Project Hail Mary', before checking in on our favourite Marsies on Apple TV's 'For All Mankind'.

Thank you for supporting us all these years. Here's to 500 more!

(00:00) - Thank you for 500 episodes
(15:05) - 'Project Hail Mary' general thoughts
(20:10) - 'Project Hail Mary' with spoilers
(46:45) - 'For All Mankind' hype

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Not Mark actually fighting like a Viltrumite

Our Invincible crew picks up right where they left off — even though the show doesn’t exactly do the same — to discuss the tonal shifts and side quests in episode 4 as well as the explosive events of episode 5. Talk about whiplash.

They get into what the show might be doing with all its adjacent storylines in season 4, and talk about the influence of Mark’s mental state on his desire to be a true hero. They also talk about what it’s like to se...

Bankole, Angel and Pete are back to discuss the Season 5 return of Apple TV's 'For All Mankind'. Of course, they start with some of the notable alternate history changes, including a surprising, new space power. Then they get into Margo & Aleida's lives on Earth before investigating the many changes on Mars and the emerging murder mystery. Settle in, don't pull a Gordo and let's get to the bottom of this mystery. Have a nice sol.

(4:15) - General Thoughts on the Premiere
(10:35) - Alt-History Changes
(20:00) - Margo & Aleida on Earth
(33:45) - Mars

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Hi Bob.
Bankole, Angel & Pete have assembled from their various Apple TV Coverages to once again discuss the show that first connected them: Apple TV's 'For All Mankind'. Ahead of the show's Season 5 return later this week, they discuss their feelings on Season 4 (two years on), the show's stance in the Prestige TV landscape and of course, whether this is the season we finally lose Ed Baldwin.

(4:45) - Their feelings going into Season 5
(12:00) - Things we forgot about Season 4
(27:05) - What the show needs to recapture
(41:25) - Season 5 Trailer thoughts

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Mark just can't catch a break! But hey, what else is new?

The fourth (WOW) season of Prime Video's 'Invincible' is finally here, and our Invincible crew have thoughts, including but not limited to advice for Paul, feelings about Oliver, and reluctant sympathy for Nolan. And unyielding hate for the Viltrumites of course. DUH. They also touch on what it means to be a parent in the world of the series — in more ways than one — and make a heartfelt case for the source material.

Get in, kid. We're ending the empire.

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When Marvel was making 'Iron Man', the idea of a shared cinematic universe was only a pipe dream lightly whispered along the halls of their sublet(!) Santa Monica Boulevard offices. Almost two decades later, it seems ridiculous that it was ever doubted.

For Number 10 on our year-long Marvel Cinematic Universe films' ranking, Bankole, Ebuka, Steve & Angel are going all the way to the start to discuss the beginnings of a character, a universe, a fandom and an actor resurgence!

(00:30) - Intro
(04:00) - Why we love 'Iron Man'
(19:15) - Why we love Robert Downey J...

Will Sinners make history? Will Marty reign Supreme? Does Jessie Buckley already have her trophy? Ebuka & Obiora are here for movie Christmas as they try to predict the big winners at Sunday's Oscar ceremony.

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Did we just witness the culmination of an incredible season of television, or the lay-up for what might just turn out to be a uniquely, unparalleled legacy, in storytelling?

We’d say it’s both, and.

As we close up the Trading Desk for 'Industry' Season 4, Ebube is joined by AJ and Oseghale for a re-contextualization of discussion of everything that happened in the finale, and a look forward to what might be in store for our favorite not-really-bankers in the show's final season.

They touch on what what messages the...

In our finals Oscar preview, Ebuka & Jibbz discuss the messaging & ending of 'Bugonia' (08:55), the high octane thrills of F1 & old man Brad Pitt (34:00), the desperately melancholic 'Train Dreams' (49:58) & finally the horrors of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein (01:06:34).

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Spoilers for 'Marty Supreme' from 58:10 - 1:00:50

Were all the roads always leading to this? Is it worth it to be necessary if I'm necessary for the wrong reasons? Do I stop protecting my heart if it means I may have to pay the cost? Can we ever come back from this? I guess Paris is overrated.

Bankole & Eyo are reevaluating everything they thought they knew about each other as they discuss the excellent season four finale of HBO & BBC's 'Industry'. They begin by discussing the immediate aftermath of Tender's collapse before heading to Paris to...

Snake oil and sermons... Pretty similar, huh?

With the Industry Season 4 finale finally upon us, Ebube and AJ take stock of Whitney's lies, Henry's frailties, Yasmin's self-delusion, and Harper's potential, as the story comes to a head, set to converge in one big splash.

They weigh in on the debate concerning Whitney's fate and Henry's safety, praise Andrew Havill's Alexander Norton, and discuss what might be in Harper and Yasmin now that their relationship has evolved yet again.

"We're here forever, even if we can't be".

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It is International Film Day on "Is This Cinema?" so after an extensive discussion on 'Sentimental Value' last month, we listen in as Jibbz & Ayisha discuss the rest of their favourite international films of 2026 in the lead up to the Oscars. They talk about the motif of corruption in 'The Secret Agent' (15:27) and then touch on why Jibbz picked 'It Was Just An Accident' as his movie of the year (27:13), the real life implications of Park Chan Wook's 'No Other Choice' (52:24) AND SO MUCH MORE

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