# 342 - Pretending to Be a Dead Ant

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Podcast: [Popcorn Culture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/popcorn-culture-817125)
Published: 2026-06-26T10:00:27+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/a620f8b8-2a67-4f70-b833-b887f0f4e1e4/episodes/1698bb8b-4eae-4c35-9838-58280b6c1fa2
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Duration seconds: 4590

## Resource

Ben and J discuss gripes about Spotify, “Shake It Off,” rivals, being a dead ant, gas station popcorn, small town-ed-ness, and a quaint 5K. Relevant Links: Leiningen Versus the Ants - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leiningen_Versus_the_Ants Farmer John’s Popcorn - https://www.farmerjonspopcorn.com/poppedpopcorn Leave a review for the Marabito Convenience Store! - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ipFpNBYKKZAbiKqU8 Get your Through the Griffin Tour Northeast Tickets Here: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston, MA - 9/10/2026 Hartford, CT - 9/11/2026 New York City, NY - 9/13/2026 Philadelphia, PA - 9/15/2026 Washington, DC - 9/16/2026 Richmond, VA - 9/17/2026 Get your own GMA stickers: https://carlinbrothersmercantile.com/products/gma-stickers Get Your Bingo Card: https://bingobaker.com#f805834af83dce50 Email the show: popcornculturepod@gmail.com Discuss the Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PopcornCulture/ Follow the Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apopcast Follow SCB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinbrothers/ Discuss the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfIbq9thHPC8yrKjAdJgDA Alternate Titles: Analyzing “Shake It Off” Wet Popped Beef with Big Achiote Edited by :: Isybelle Christley Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/poppop for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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