Brooker Family POPcast

Boats, buffets and beer! What more could you ask for on a vacation? We indulged in all of those and so much more on our recent trip to Alaska and Canada. We sailed on the new Discovery Princess with Princess Cruises and had a blast! We're sharing some the highlights and unforgettable moments we had on this trip that we hope will inspire you for your next family vacation.

No Brooker Beats or Chansplaining this week. Just a tri...

This week we take a look back at one of the first superhero trilogies....Superman I, II and III! We're breaking down these classic films and sharing why we thought Channing should watch them with us. Was Christopher Reeve really the best Superman? Why was Richard Pryor in Superman III? Did Otis ever get out of prison? We're tackling it all!

Chris is recommending The Daybirds in Brooker Beats!

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These are dicey times in the entertainment industry. And we want to make sure we're being true to our show while following the guidelines put out by the Screen Actors Guild. Our show is entirely about movies and television so this transition is going to be a challenge. Listen and let us know how we did!

Chris is recommending the new Blur album in Brooker Beats.

Chan is explaining volleyball.

And we would love for you to buy our...

Hollywood has been turned upside down this past week! And we recorded this episode just days before the strike was called. So we talk about the Barbie movie, Oppenheimer and more. But please know that we are in full support of the SAG-Aftra and WGA strikes! Heather is a member of SAG and strongly supports her unions's decision to strike.

We will deep dive into that and how we plan to pivot our coverage in the coming weeks and m...

There's a lot going on in the entertainment biz right now and we managed to squeeze it all into a short show! The WGA has been on strike for over 2 months and now SAG AFTRA performers will be joining them. We're talking about why they are striking and what this means for you.

Chris and Heather joined Disney+ for a special screening of Indiana Jones. They liked it!

The whole fam saw Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning thanks ...

Summer is in full swing on BFP! But we aren't going on vacation until the end of summer. That got us thinking...where are some of the best family vacation spots for summer? See how many you can guess!

And the box office is seeing it's lowest numbers in years this week. That's surprising because analysts thought The Flash would bring people out in droves. Are we tired of superhero movies? Or just this superhero?

Chan rec...

All the hype didn't pay off at the box office for The Flash. It's not doing as well as WB hoped so we're talking about why that could be. Pixar's Elemental is in the same boat. Reviews for that one are pretty bad but Channing still really wants to see it.

We visited Tulsa during a Tornado and lived to tell our story.

Brooker Beats welcomes Jimmy Eat World's new single.

Chris recommends Black Mirror (again)

Chan ...

We're going to Tulsa! So we had to squeeze in our thoughts on The Flash before we go visit family in Oklahoma. And our thoughts on The Flash are well...divided. There's a lot of controversy surrounding this film and we talk about why some people are boycotting because of Ezra Miller, and why some fans are choosing to look past the controversy and see it anyway. 

Plus we play a little DC superhero trivia game (which we faile...

This week we are still swooning over the finale of Ted Lasso (Apple TV+). And Heather surprises Chris by revealing similarities between Ted Lasso and The Wizard of Oz (did you catch it too?)

We're still gushing over Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Seriously, go see it!

Chan is pumped for the new Trolls movie which comes out in November. She's also discovered Sam and Cat on Netflix and Chansplains it to us.

Heather is p...

No spoilers! We saw an early screening of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse with directors Lord and Miller and it was the best movie we've seen so far this year. That is not something the BFP gang says lightly. We don't give anything away that you don't already know from the trailer and other reviews, but we do talk about the incredible animation, the heartfelt story, and the music. It hits theaters June 2.

We also re...

We are back with season 2 of Brooker Family POPcast after a much-needed break. Between birthdays, Chan's first musical and our anniversary we've been running around like crazy! Now we're back in gear with another episode of BFP. 

We're breaking down the WGA strike and explaining to Chan why it's happening and what this means for the entertainment business. Chris and Heather gush over their love of the very talen...

Season 2 of "Rugrats" just dropped on Paramount+ and we are thrilled to welcome the cast! E.G. Daily (Tommy Pickles) and Tara Strong (Dil Pickles) join us to talk about what new adventures are in store for these babies in season 2(no spoilers!)

We’re wrapping up season 1 in style as we recap Chris’ birthday blowout and celebrate Chan’s stage debut in Annie!

Did you know you can buy a Ballet in a Box? We have details on th...

Lets-ago! The Super Mario Bros Movie is breaking box office records and we think we know why. We deep dive into why we think Nintendo, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures did a great job with this film! And Chris Pratt's Mario was great so everyone can chill out now.

We're also sharing some highlights from the Star Wars Celebration in London including new movies and series coming our way. 

Channing talked for ...

Reality Life with Kate Casey host Kate Casey drops by BFP to talk about what she's watching these days. And trust us, it's a lot! Kate is a wealth of information when it comes to unscripted television and has recommendations for every platform in every genre. She has one of the top-rated podcasts streaming now and once you hear from her, you'll know why.

Plus, it's Channing's birthday! We're celebratin...

Taylor Swift is taking over! Fans are going crazy on social media as her tour makes its way around the country. We're uncovering the truth about Swifties and what other fandoms are equally dedicated to their star.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally here and Chris thinks it's getting review bombed. We hope people give it a chance (but we also hope it's not a stinker!)

Gweneth Paltrow is in court for an alleged ski hi...

It's spring break and we're planning a big trip to the Big Apple! Chris and Chan reveal their plan to eat street meat and suffer the consequences.  Is TikTok long for this world? Not if the government big wigs have anything to say about it. Why are they trying to ban TikTok and who will it impact?

The new Dungeons and Dragons movie has arrived! It looks promising and our nerdy hearts have high hopes. 

Heather and Chan are e...

The 95th Academy Awards gave us all the nostalgic feels! Did you watch? We did! In fact it was Chan's first time watching the Oscars all the way through and she had some interesting thoughts on the winners. We cheered on Everything Everywhere All at Once, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendon Fraser, and Ke Huy Quan. And where the heck were James Cameron and Tom Cruise??? We have thoughts...

Plus we're share our 2024 Oscar predi...

This week we’re wondering how one of the Mandalorian stars keeps up with his hectic schedule (Hint: it’s NOT Baby Yoda). And the Oscars are this week! We've seen almost all of the Oscar nominated movies, or at least just the ones we will think will win.

Did you know Apple TV+ has a plethora of shows for kids and families? We are highlighting a few of our favorites like Ghostwriter and Amber Brown. Channing fills us in on the histor...

Is it March already? Where has the year gone?! This week on BFP we’re already planning our Spring Break get away. Any suggestions?

And forget March Madness, it’s all about the march toward Oscar. We’re talking about what we’ve seen so far of the Academy Award nominees, and what you should see and skip as a family.

We’re also looking at the Rise of the Reboots in pop culture like Night Court, Cobra Kai, Frazier and That 90s Show. Do...