Sweet Corn and Bourbon Bread Pudding

Name: Sweet Corn and Bourbon Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 3 medium ears fresh sweet yellow corn (1 1/2 pound total), shucked; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 cups whole milk, divided; 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided; 6 large egg yolks; 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; 6 large eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) bourbon; 3 [2-ounce] croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups); 4 1/2 ounces crusty French bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups); Caramel popcorn (such as Werther’s), for garnish