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Popcorn Culture

Hosted by J Carlin, Ben Carlin

Popcorn Culture is hosted by J and Ben Carlin, known online as the SuperCarlinBrothers, and covers film and TV theories, predictions and trivia. The show has 362 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 72 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate range of roughly $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll host-read ad. The show's Apple Podcasts rating is 4.9 from 2,151 ratings.

Why brands sponsor Popcorn Culture

Weekly film and TV theory show with a highly rated, loyal audience

  • 362 episodes released weekly with a consistent cadence since November 2019.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 2,151 ratings, with 2,054 five-star reviews.
  • Long-form episodes of about 72 minutes give host-read ads ample room to land.
Best forstreaming services and movie releasessnacks and entertainment productsawareness campaigns for film and TV launches
Watch forNo sponsors appear in the current feed, so the show has not yet been tested with paid advertisers.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies70%
Television25%
Humor5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, theory discussion, listener-driven segments
Tone
playful, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple Podcasts shows 2,151 ratings, which maps to the 1,000 to 5,000 ratings band, and the show has 362 episodes and an established weekly cadence on RedCircle.
Audience asks aboutWhich movie or TV theory is being discussed this weekUpcoming film predictions and casting newsWhat is next for the hosts and their YouTube channel
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles such as 'Victorious Blue Bulls' and 'Top 100 TV Shows!' are about film and TV, with no explicit flag set in the feed.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
358 - Victorious Blue Bulls2026-10-161 h 6 min
357 - The Art of Casting Doubt2026-10-091 h 4 min
356 - Top 100 TV Shows!2026-10-021 h 52 min
355 - Tour in a Podshell2026-09-251 h 8 min
354 - The Roanoke Bracket2026-09-181 h 13 min
353 - Betty and the Chair2026-09-111 h 5 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Popcorn Culture is brought to you by J and Ben Carlin aka the SuperCarlinBrothers on YouTube. The two are most well known for the The Pixar Theory, Rampant Predictions of your favorite upcoming movies, Harry Potter Trivia Fiends, and for being a pair of man childs. Man children? Men Children. None of those seem right. You get the point. Anyway, they wanted a way to talk more in depth about their…
Popcorn Culture's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Popcorn Culture

Popcorn Culture is a film and TV podcast hosted by J and Ben Carlin, known online as the SuperCarlinBrothers, with the show's website and RedCircle feed describing their work on movie theories and predictions. The show releases weekly episodes, with 362 published so far and a median length of about 72 minutes. Each episode digs into theories, upcoming projects and pop culture trivia in a conversational format.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.9 rating from 2,151 ratings, which places it among the more engaged independent entertainment podcasts on the platform. Based on these ratings and the show's age, the audience is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults in the 25 to 34 range who follow film and TV closely. These figures are estimates, not published data. No sponsors appear in the feed at present.

A mid-roll host-read ad is typically priced at $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads, which works out to roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits streaming platforms, entertainment brands and snack or lifestyle products seeking a dedicated film-focused audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Popcorn Culture can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Popcorn Culture

How much does Popcorn Culture charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship format and should be confirmed with the show.

What is Popcorn Culture about?

Popcorn Culture is a weekly film and TV podcast hosted by J and Ben Carlin. It covers movie and TV theories, predictions, trivia and pop culture discussion.

How do I contact Popcorn Culture about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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