
Poppin' Cinema with JoeMama & Friends
Every week I'll share a film I've seen with a friend who hasn't, and then we'll talk about it. This is the podcast where I pop my friends' cinema cherries, one movie at a time.
Episodes
99 episodes
Episode 94: Special "Friday the 13th" (1980) Episode with Shawn & Cameron
What happens at 12:30 am after myself, Shawn and Cameron see the original "Friday the 13th" in theaters on Friday the 13th? We talk about everything - the movie, the franchise, ghosts in my apartment, gifts, debate over who would win in a fight...
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Episode 94
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Episode 93: "The Blackening" (2023) with Shawn & Cameron
While "The Blackening" was covered on the spinoff Cannabis Cinema, it didn't get the Poppin' Cinema treatment - until now. What does my friends Shawn and Cameron think of the 2023 horror/comedy? Will they find it as enjoyable as John and Hayden...
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Episode 93
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1:12:37

Episode 92: Interview with Mario Ricciardi, Director of the Play "Almost, Maine"
Local director Mario Ricciardi tackles the stage in directing his directorial debut play, "Almost, Maine," written by John Cariani.The play will take place at the Youngstown Playhouse (600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown, Ohio) on the followi...
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Episode 91: "Thelma" (2024) with Tyler
Looking for that feel good movie that shows age ain't nothing but a number, and you can find adventure no matter your age? "Thelma" is one such movie, and my co-host Tyler agreed when I showed him the 2024 film (the movie is available on Hulu)....
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Episode 91
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Episode 90: "The Thing" (1982) with Tyler
The iconic John Carpenter-directed film focusing on trust and featuring standout visual effects that more than hold over forty years later, "The Thing" is a legendary horror movie, and I get to introduce my co-host Tyler to it!
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Episode 90
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Episode 89: "Mean Girls" (2004) with Kasey & Jack
This is so fetch! I had never seen the 2004 comedy "Mean Girls," so Kasey and Jack turned the tables and popped my cinema cherry, introducing me to the classic comedy. Did I enjoy it as much as other people? Listen to find out!
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Episode 89
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1:17:20

Episode 88: "10 Cloverfield Lane" (2016) with Tyler
The sister sequel to the 2008 found footage film, "10 Cloverfield Lane" abandons the shaky cam in favor of a more traditional mode of visual storytelling - but is it as effective? Join me as I introduce Tyler to the incredible "10 Cloverfield L...
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Episode 88
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Episode 87: "Cloverfield" (2008) with Tyler
Does Tyler fare well with shaky cam that shakes enough to induce vomiting? Find out as I introduce him to the 2008 creature feature spectacle "Cloverfield."Also be sure to check my friends' work!Join J-MiL and friends ...
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Episode 87
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44:53

Episode 86: "The Hunt" (2020) with John, Hayden & Mark
"The Hunt" was one of those movies that endured a lot of behind-the-scenes drama before it was even released, but was it good? Find out as I introduce John, Hayden and Mark to this 2020 satirical action/comedy/horror.Also be sure to...
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Episode 86
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1:31:39

Episode 85: "Ready or Not" (2019) with Tyler
With news that "Ready or Not 2" has begun filming, I introduce Tyler to the fantastic original "Ready or Not" starring Samara Weaving and directed by Radio Silence.Also be sure to check my friends' work!Join J-MiL and friends as ...
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Episode 85
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Episode 84: "Sorority House Massacre 2" (1990) with Hayden
Following the terribly bad original, I torture Hayden with the 1990 sequel "Sorority House Massacre 2," this time with a creepy neighbor adding to the festivities!
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Episode 84
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Episode 83: "Sorority House Massacre" (1986) with Hayden
Before he was co-host of the spinoff "Cannabis Cinema," Hayden came over and we watched the laughably bad 1986 slasher film "Sorority House Massacre," and I found no better time than 4/20 month to share it with the podcast listening audience! Y...
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Episode 83
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Episode 82: "The Mouse Trap" (2024) with Shawn, Cameron & Gavin
No fooling, this movie exists. Join me as I introduce Shawn, Cameron and Gavin to the awful 2024 film "The Mouse Trap" that is awfully fun to talk about!
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Episode 82
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1:06:39

Episode 81: "Isle of Dogs" (2018) with Tyler & Marshall
Marshall March Madness ends with the fantastic Wes Anderson stop-motion animation film "Isle of Dogs," and for the first time both myself and my co-host Tyler had seen it before, so we co-introduce it to Marshall!
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Episode 81
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Episode 80: "Strange Darling" (2024) with Tyler & Marshall
For the third week of Marshall March Madness I introduce my co-host Tyler and Marshall to the excellent 2024 psychological horror film "Strange Darling."
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Episode 80
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1:09:20

Episode 79: "Speak No Evil" (2022) with Tyler & Marshall
Marshall March Madness continues as I introduce Marshall and my co-host Tyler to the 2022 Danish film "Speak No Evil" (that was remade in 2024), as we talk about the differences between the much darker original to the Americanized remake along ...
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Episode 79
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Episode 78: "Psycho" (1960) with Tyler & Marshall
It's March, which means it's Marshall March Madness! Join me as I introduce my co-host Tyler and my friend Marshall to the iconic 1960 Alfred Hitchcock-directed film "Psycho" and be afraid to take a shower again!Also be sure to chec...
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Episode 78
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Episode 77: Academy Awards Predictions with Mario
The 97th Annual Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 2, and before then I bring in my good friend Mario as we discuss who we think will win each category, what we want to win, and any movies that should've been included (and what should've bee...
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Episode 77
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"The Departed" (2006) with Tyler
Martin Scorsese is one of my favorite directors, and surprisingly enough he's only won one Academy Award for directing, and that's for the stellar 2006 gangster drama "The Departed." Will Tyler agree with how great the movie is? Listen to find ...
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Episode 76
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56:10

Episode 75: "A Real Pain" (2024) with Paul
What does it mean to feel real pain? Is someone else's pain more or less meaningful to you than your own? I ask my friend Paul these types of questions as I show him the 2024 Jesse Eisenberg-directed and written film "A Real Pain," also nominat...
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Episode 75
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Episode 74: "Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies" (2012) with Shawn & Cameron
In honor of the upcoming President's Day, I introduce brothers Shawn and Cameron to the Asylum mockbuster film "Abraham Lincoln vs Zombies."Also be sure to check out my friends' projects as well!Live from YouTube….its TUESDAY NI...
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Episode 74
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58:30

Cannabis Cinema Episode 04: "The Blackening" (2023) with the Canbois
They can't all die first. How did the Canbois (Hayden and John) like the 2023 horror/comedy "The Blackening?" Listen to find out! Then watch the movie on Prime.Also be sure to check out my friends' projects!Live from YouTube….its TU...
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Episode 73: Best and Worst Movies of 2024 with Kasey & Jack
2024 was a fascinating year in cinema, and join myself, Kasey and Jack as we discuss our favorite and least favorite films that were released in 2024.
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Episode 73
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Episode 72: Mario's Favorites of 2024 and My Most Surprising and Disappointing Movies of 2024
**NO SPOILERS**For this week's episode my buddy Mario shares his five favorite movies of 2024, and I share my five most surprising movies and five most disappointing movies of 2024.
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Episode 72
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Cannabis Cinema Episode 04: "Hell Van" (2022) with the Canbois
Join me as I take the Canbois on a ride in the Hell Van! This independent film centers on a demonic van wreaking havoc in a small town. Also be sure to check out my affiliates!Live from YouTube….its TUESDAY NIGHT! The call ...
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