Pop Ninja Podcast

 PopNinja Podcast co-host Patrick Bennett brings you a brand-new mini podcast spinoff, “Popcorn Kernels,” where he talks movies, comics, toys, TV, and all the nostalgic memories of growing up in the ’70s and ’80s. This is Patrick’s personal journey through his proud and nerdy evolution from childhood to adolescence. In this first episode, he talks about his love of the 1982 film Swamp Thing and specific memories from seeing it in the theater. 

Lisa and Patrick are back with another episode of the Pop Ninja Podcast! This time, they’re throwing out the usual show format and just kicking back to jibber-jabber about the world today and how it all connects back to the decades that raised them. From pop culture and nostalgia to random memories and modern madness, they’re diving headfirst into the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. If you grew up in those eras, this episode is packed with the kind of conversations you probably have with your friends too. Tune in and take a trip back in time with Pop Ninja! 

In this special episode, Lisa & Patrick jibber jabber about things going on all around us that are direct throwbacks to the '70s & '80s. These decades are still alive!!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick take a trip back to 1970 and discuss things going on that year in film, TV, politics, sports, and other pop culture. 

In this episode, Lisa and Patrick talk about a couple of 80s movies and TV shows, some musicians, and some movie icons of the 80s too.

In this episode, we revisit actor Brian Cutler to visit more with him about his amazing career.

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the movie 'The Shootist'  & the '80s TV movie "When She Was Bad."They also take a look at the TV shows "Rambling Man" and "Charlies Angels"...and the music of The Band and the music of Cheryl Ladd.Who remembers when the Berlin Wall came down? They discuss when that happened too and end the episode with a cool prize giveaway!

Welcome to season 5!In this episode, Lisa & Patrick jibber jabber about 'Force 10 From Navarone" & "The Eyes of Loura Mars"...Also the TV shows "A Man Called Sloane" & "The Price is Right"...The music of The Flying Burrito Brothers & T'Pau...and those fantastic Big Chief writing tablets!Come join them for a trip down memory lane...

It's time again for our Halloween Special!In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about the films 'Halloween II' and 'Trick -R- Treat'.This is also the final episode of the season. The Pop Ninja Podcast will be back next year for a bigger and better season.

In this episode we review the '70s movies 'Survival Run' & 'Harold & Maude'...We talk about the TV shows "The Wizard" & "The Sixth Sense"...We remember the bandsThe Trampps & ABBA...and we talk about those cool mail in premiums from comic books and cereal boxes.Do you remember?

In this episode, Lisa and Patrick discuss the '80s movies "'XTRO" & "Murphy's Romance"...the TV shows "Blacke's Magic" & "American Gladiators"...the music of the Jeff Healy Band and America...and some old game console add ons like the Nintendo Power Glove and more.

In this episode we ramble on about the movies 'R.O.T.O.R.' and 'The Apple'...We discuss the TV shows "Tucker's Witch" and "JOn Our Own"...The music of Soft Cell and Gloria Estefan & the Miami Sound Machine...And we discuss the fun we had with cap guns when we were kids...

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about movie, tv, music, and pop culture from the '70s & '80s including the movies 'Sunset' & 'Rumble Fish'...The TV shows "Sledge Hammer" & "Misfits of Science"...The music of Sugar Hill Gang & Level 42...And some of the TV shows and movies that we would go outside with our friends and recreate in play and games.

In this episode, Lisa and Patrick discuss the films 'Laserblast' & 'Deathtrap'...the TV shows "Future Cop" & "I Dream of Jeanie"...The music of The Doobie Brothers & Kansas...and the old Mad Magazine!Give them a listen, leave a great review, and tell your friends about the Pop Ninja Podcast!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about the movies "Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze" & "Soup For Two"...The TV shows "The Amazing Spider-Man" & "It's a Living"...The music of Charlie Daniels and the band Chic...And the cool old TV guides.

In the season 4 opener, Lisa & Patrick discuss modern day things related directly to the '70s & 80s.

In our annual Halloween episode, Lisa & Patrick are joined by special guests Billie Rae Bates and Kendall Fontenot and each pick a spooky movie to discuss for the Halloween season. The movies are Halloween, Sssssss, Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II, and Fade to Black.

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick are joined by podcaster Tommy Kovac from the "Splat from the Past" podcast to talk about a trio of films to kick off the month of October...'Creepshow' 'The Fog' and 'Swamp Thing.'

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the movie 'Deliverance' & 'Piranha'...the TV shows "Big John, Little John" & "Dance Fever"...the music of Vanilla Ice and Salt n Pepa...and the good ole stretchy, bouncy, Silly Putty.

In this episode, Lisa and Patrick discuss the cool cop movies of the 70s & 80s and then their friend Billie Rae Bates retruns to discuss the TV sows "Adam 12" and "Columbo."

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about the movies 'Trancers' and 'The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia'...  the TV shows "Remington Steele" and "Mama's Family"... the music of R.E.M. and the soundtrack of 'The Night the Lights went out in Georgia. Also those old first clunky VCRS on the market. 

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the '80s movies 'Outland' & 'Mischief'... the '80s TV shows "It's Your Move" & "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous".. the music of Bonnie Tyler & Stevie Nicks... and an awesome toy from the '70s.Give it a listen, comment on our FB page, and tell your friends to listen!

In season 3 / episode 2, Lisa & Patrick talk about the movies 'Red Dawn' & 'About Last Night'.. the TV shows "Time Train" & "Family Ties"... the music of Harry Chapin & DeBarge... and more!

Welcome back to the Pop Ninja Podcast! In our season 3 opener, Lisa & Patrick talk about the '80s movies 'The Wrath of Khan' & 'Friday the 13th Part 3'... the TV shows "Beyond Westworld" & "Three's Company"... the music of the Steve Miller Band & the Thompson Twins... and more....

In this special Halloween episode, Lisa & Patrick visit with friends Billie Rae Bates and Jamie Ray to talk about some of their favorite spooky movies...'The Shining'(1980)'Cujo' (1983)'An American Werewolf in London' (1981)'The Legend of Boggy Creek' (1972)

Lisa & Patrick step away from the '70s & '80s with a special episode focusing on film sof Alfred Hitchcock. They talk about 'Psycho' 'The Birds' 'Rear Window' adn 'North by Northwest.'Give it a listen and tell your friends to check it out.

In this totally awesome episode, Lisa & Patrick visit with indie filmmaker Christopher R. Mihm. He's made 17 low budget indie films that are all retro style, most set in the '50s. They are all in the sci-fi or horror genre. Listen to him tell how he made them and a whole lot more.Check it out and tell your friends!

In this episode, which is the first episode of October, Lisa & Patrick talk about spooky subject like the movie 'House' and 'Visiting Hours'...the TV shows "Monsters" and "M*A*S*H" (Hey, that's the Monster-Mash!)the music of Tom Slick & The Go Gos...and another round of "What's in the Box?"Check it out!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the movies 'The Beastmaster' and 'The Amitiville Horror'...the TV shows "Masquerade" & "The Waltons"...the music of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band and ELO...and Patrick brings back the segment "What's in the Box?"

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about the movies 'Eddie & The Cruisers' (1983) and 'Carrie' (1976)...the TV shows "The Fall Guy" & "Emergency!"...the music of John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band... and Dan Fogelberg....and other cool '70s/'80s topics.Check it out and tell your friends about our podcast.

In their 50th podcast episode, Lisa & Patrick count down the 50 things they miss most about the '70s & '80s. Listen in and see if you miss the same things!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the movies 'Highlander' and 'When Harry Met Sally'...the TV shows "Simon & Simon" and "Who's the Boss"...the music of Dolly Parton and Atlantic Rhythm Section...and more cool '70s & '80s pop culture!

In this Episode, Lisa and Patrick talk about a '70s TV western move 'The Legend of the Golden Gun' and the '70s movie 'Play Misty for Me'...They also visit about the '70s TV shows "Mork and Mindy" and "The Partridge Family"...and the bands Aerosmith and Poison.Give it a listen and tell your friends about it!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the films 'A View to a Kill' & 'Mystic Pizza'...the TV shows "Hunter" & "The Brady Bunch"...the music of Queen & Steely Dan...and the awesome Star Trek toys of the '70s.

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about the movies 'Greystoke'  & 'Back to School'...the tv shows "Miami Vice' & 'Eight is Enough'...the music of Huey Lewis & Aldo Nova...and more cool '70a & '80s topics.

In this episode, Lisa and Patrick talk about the movies 'Greystoke' & 'Bad Boys'...the TV shows "Airwolf" & "Starsky & Hutch"...the music of Rod Stewart and Hall & Oates...and a lot more '70s & '80s topics.Give it a listen!

In this episode,Lisa & Patrick discuss the movies 'Capricorn One' & 'Cat People'...They also talk about the TV shows 'Salvage One' & 'Wonder Woman'...They take a look at the bands Three Dog Night and Bread...And they talk about all the cool posters and stuff they had in their bedrooms when they were kids.This and more stuff from the rocking '70s & '80s!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about the movies 'Supervan' and 'Polterguiest'... as well as the TV shows "Three for the Road" and Happy Days.They take a look at the music of Bruce Willis (Yes, that Bruce Willis) and Bryan Adams.They also talk about the Von Erich Curse and summer clubhouses.Check it out and tell your friends to listen!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about the movies 'Condorman' and 'Meatballs' and then visit with their friend, author and classic TV guru Billie Rae Bates about the TV shows "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" and "C.H.I.P.S.".

In this super double-length episode focusing on comic books of the '70s & '80s, Lisa and Patrick visit with a special guest, Jamie Ray from the podcast "Fave Five From Fans".They talk about the comic book based movies 'Superman' (1978) and 'Batman' (1989) as well as the comic based TV shows "The Incredible Hulk" and "Sable".They also talk about the great comic books of those decades and the experience they had reading and collecting them.It's a long episode, but it's worth the listen!

In this episode Lisa and Patrick talk about the movies 'Not of this Earth' and 'Lucas' along with the TV shows "Something is Out There" and "Fantasy Island".They also explore the music of Falco and the Motels.The episode concludes with discussions about an art toys, slip n slides, and fireflies.

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the movies 'Quigley Down Under' and 'An Innocent Man'...They look at the TV shows "Fantastic Journey" and "Newhart"...They talk about the music of Riders in the Sky and Journey...And they reminisce about hanging out at the skating rink back in the days of disco! 

In this episode, Lina and Patrick talk about the movies 'Zorro: The Gay Blade' and 'American Flyer'...The TV shows "Zorro and Son" and "Gimme a Break"...The bands Led Zeppelin and A Flock of Seagulls...The video game The Legend of Zelda... friendship bracelets... and more!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the '80s movies 'The Quest' & 'Mr. Mom'...They also reminisce about the '80s TV shows "Hard Time on Planet Earth" & "Makin' It"...They finish it up by talking about the music of Paula Abdul & Janet Jackson, along with the Intellivision game console by Matell and Sesame Street's Yip Yips.Check it out and relive your childhood with them.

In this episode, Lisa and Patrick talk about more movies, TV shows, Music, and other stuff from the '70s & '80s.Lisa pays tribute to actress Tawny Kitaen, talking about her movie 'Witchboard' and her music videos with Whitesnake.They also discuss the movie 'Legend of the Lone Ranger'.Lots more, even another segment of "What's in the Box/"Check it out!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick discuss the '80s movies 'Metalstorm' & 'Prom Night'...The '80s TV shows "The Phoenix" and "Solid Gold"...The '80s hair bands Twisted Sister and Winger...and a whole lot more cool pop culture!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film 'Billy Jack' (1971) with an interview with the bad guy from the film, actor David Roya.Learn all about the making of Billy Jack and more about this actor's other roles.Also, you can be entered in a drawing to win a 'Billy Jack' DVD.

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about the '80s sci-fi/fantasy film 'Krull'  (1983) and the '70s disaster film 'The Towering Inferno' (1974) ....They discuss the tv series "Otherworld" a "Angie"...Thy reminisce about the music of Mister Mister and Wilson Phillips...And Patrick blindly pulls random objects from a box that's been in the attic since the '80s.Check it out!

In this episode, Lisa & Patrick talk about the movies 'Three Days of the Condor' (1975) and 'Dog Day Afternoon' (1975)...The TV shows "Riptide" and "Thirty Something"...The Steve Miller Band and Orleans...And Patrick opens a box of old 80s stuff that was in his Mom's attic...

In this episode, Lisa and Patrick talk about the movies 'Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone' (1983) and 'Sudden Impact' (1983)....The TV shows "Alf" and Alice"...The singers Tom Petty and Boy George...And the action figure lines of Kenner's Star Wars & Mego toys...