We’re celebrating the best with our prestigious first annual Golden Buckets!
What are the best movies & acting performances of 2025? Which album topped the charts & our hearts? What are the best sleeper movies & TV shows that more people should be watching? Plus, who actually owned the pop culture of 2025?
Entertainment experts Steve Lawson, Trash Sandwiches & Jake Parry share their favorite movies, TV shows, music & more of 2025 on this episode of “Popcorn & Root Beer (S1 E30).”
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:31 Pop Culture Work of the Year
00:10:11 Breakout Star of the Year
00:14:01 Villain of the Year
00:19:44 TV Actor of the Year
00:24:52 Director of the Year
00:28:06 TV Actress of the Year
00:32:19 Most Disappointing Movie of the Year
00:36:39 TV Episode of the Year
00:41:20 Sleeper Movie of the Year
00:44:11 Sleeper Show of the Year
00:46:44 Sleeper Song of the Year
00:51:16 Best Horror Movie
00:53:20 Best Action Movie
00:55:04 Best Documentary / Docuseries
01:02:39 Best Musical Movie
01:02:50 Best Comedy Movie
01:03:24 Best Animated Movie
01:03:57 Best Actor
01:05:44 Best Actress
01:06:53 Best Supporting Actor
01:08:02 Best Supporting Actress
01:08:41 Show of the Year
01:10:11 Song of the Year
01:12:16 Album of the Year
01:14:54 Best Movie
01:20:17 Plugs + Outro
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