ARRRRRRR!!!!! The Socially Distanced Podcast heads to the high seas to wax poetic about HBO Max's original series, Our Flag Means Death. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Al Mannarino are joined by the scourge of the seven seas (and one of our favorite people), Kelly McGovern ( @KelatTheMovies ) to go in-depth about the love between Stede (Rhys Darby) and Ed/Blackbeard (Taika Waititi) and why it's become so popular on the internet. Also discussed on the episode is the series' respect and celebration of quee...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 26 min
It's a bit of a different episode of Socially Distanced this week. Al Mannarino is off searching for Love and Thunder (aka taking the week of to hang with the family), so we're throwing it back to our old format and talking about news stories! Bill Bodkin is joined by Pop Break senior writer and editor Murjani Rawls (also of Substream Magazine) and resident Star Wars expert Amanda Rivas to talk about their favorite things from San Diego Comic 2022, Vince McMahon resigning from WWE and its impact...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Author Preeti Chhibber ( http://www.preetichhibber.com )joins The Socially Distanced podcast this week! Preeti joins Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin to discuss her new book Spider-Man's Social Dilemma which drops on Tuesday July 26 in all major book stores. She discusses her journey creating a fresh take on Peter Parker, working within the Marvel Universe and her immense Spidey fandom. She recommends a number of great Spider-man titles for fans to check out as well. The episode also includes discus...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 20 min
It's Love and Thunder time! This week, Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by the actual, better hosts of the Socially Distanced Podcast, our version of the West Coast Avengers -- Kat Manos (Pop Break Music Editor) and Cole Rothacker. In this episode, they discuss the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and where any of Thor: Love and Thunder and frankly all the current and upcoming shows fit in the grand scheme of things. They talk about the dreaded discourse over the film, debat...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Socially Distanced goes to the upside to review Stranger Things Season 4. Bill Bodkin is joined by special guests Kelly McGovern ( @KelattheMovies ) and Dan Cohen (Pop Break's first film editor & host of the Batman by the Numbers Podcast). Later they head into the Upside Down to talk to Al Mannarino who is holed up in Eddie Munson's trailer.
Jul 09, 2022•2 hr 40 min
Tommy Siegel returns to Socially Distanced! The wildly talented musician and artist returns to the podcast for the first time in two years. Tommy sits down with Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin to discuss his band, Jukebox the Ghost's new record (Cheers!), his solo music, his acclaimed artwork, being an artist during the pandemic, HalloQueen, performing at The Stone Pony with a Queen Tribute act and so much more!
Jul 01, 2022•44 min
The finale of our Obi-Wan Kenobi review series "Sith Happens" has arrived. Bill Bodkin hosts the episode (Al is on assignment) and is joined by resident guest Amanda Rivas (Mission Pro Wrestling), Kenboi review Ben Murchison (The #1 Commander of Our Hearts), and "The Rainmaker" Murjani Rawls (resident guest for Hawkeye, film & TV writer for Substream Magazine). In the episode they discuss the two major action set pieces in the episode (the Ben/Vader fight and Reva vs. The Skywalkers), whethe...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Sith Happens in the penultimate episode of our Obi-Wan Kenobi review series. This week Al and Bill are joined by resident guest Amanda Rivas (Mission Pro Wrestling) and Pop Break's podcast guru Alex Marcus (Cinema Joes, Bill vs. The MCU, TV Break) to talk about Obi-Wan Kenobi Part V. The episode examines the big reveal with Reva (The Third Sister), the menacing nature of Darth Vader, plot holes, excellent action sequences, and those incredible flashbacks. They dive deep into Jedi lore, talk abou...
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Sith Happens! This week Socially Distanced welcomes the DJ & Michelle Chapman from Pop Break's Roses & Rejections Podcast -- the premier Bachelor and Bachelorette podcast. DJ and Michelle join resident guest Amanda Rivas and hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin to discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4. They discuss DJ's frustrations with the series so far, Michelle's Star Wars theming of their baby's room, the secret Jedi tomb, connections to other Star Wars properties, the major issues the epi...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Sith certainly does happen when Socially Distanced tackles the latest Disney+ Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by returning resident guest Amanda Rivas and their producer/engineer Lucas P. Jones. The foursome discusses Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3 and examine the greater impact the series will have on the Star Wars Universe, the rebirth of Darth Vader as a monstrous villain, Star Wars Celebration, Moses Ingram, Ewan McGregor and much more.
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers is easily one of the must-see movies of 2022...and we're going to convince you to watch this movie. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Al Mannarino are joined by Pop Break senior writer and Mighty Ducks diehard Tommy Tracey and one of our favorite humans and cinephiles, Kelly McGovern...as well as the debuting seven-year old sensation Sophie Bodkin to discuss the Lonely Island's reimagining of the 1989 series. They discuss the cameos, the Disney afternoon, Ugly Sonic,...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 12 min
It's summer concert season and that means one thing -- huge multi-day, genre-spanning festivals. Have you ever thought about what it would take to create the ultimate summer festival? Well, Bill Bodkin, Al Mannarino and Kat Manos of Socially Distanced sure have. In this episode, Al, Bill and Kat take part in the inaugural concert draft to create their perfect festival. In the draft they choose a tour to construct the ultimate musical festival. They chose from the top Stadium Tours, Reunion Tours...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 50 min
Socially Distanced's NFC East* Group Therapy Session is back! Why the asterisk? This episode the group is joined by a representative of the AFC West -- Los Vegas Raiders fan Mike Mueller (Pop Break staff writer & co-host of Sweet Chin Musings). Mike joins hosts Bill Bodkin and Al Mannarino (repping the Giants), Ben Murchison (repping The Washington Commanders) and Marshall Stephenson (repping The Philadelphia Eagles). The Group Sessions discuss: how everyone's team did in both the draft and ...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Our MoonKnighting mini-series concludes with a review of Moon Knight Episode 6, 'Gods and Monsters' -- which turned out to be a highly divisive conclusion to Season 1 (????) of Moon Knight. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by resident guest Tyler McCarthy to discuss if the lack of MCU connection for Moon Knight hurt the finale. They also dive into the emotion of the finale, the reunion of Steven and Marc, Layla's introduction transformation to the Scarlet Scarab, the kaiju fight bet...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min
It's an all-star panel for the penultimate episode of our MoonKnighting mini-series. This week Pop Break Podcast Editor Alex Marcus (co-host of The Cinema Joes, Bill vs. The MCU and Pop Break TV podcasts), resident guest Tyler McCarthy (USAInsider), and the most resplendently named man of all-time, concert photographer par excellence Ken Grand-Pierre (The New Exchange with Ken Grand-Pierre) joins the show to talk about the very emotional penultimate episode of Moon Knight, 'The Asylum.'
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Horror! Suspense! Romance! Wild Endings! The Socially Distanced Podcast's "MoonKnighting" mini-series is back and we're walking about Episode 4, 'The Tomb.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by "The Big Cat" Matt Widdis (Senior Writer for The Pop Break and OG member of The Bob Culture Podcast) and resident guest Tyler McCarthy (Associate Editor & Handsome Devil at USA Insider). In the episode they discuss the wild turn the series took with the now famed "asylum scene" and THAT en...
Apr 22, 2022•50 min
Frustrations, bad British accents and wild theories abound in Part 3 of our Moon Knight review series, 'MoonKnighting.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by resident guest Tyler McCarthy and the unofficial hosts of the show Pop Break music editor Kat Manos and Cole Rothacker to discuss Moon Knight Episode 3, 'The Friendly Type.'
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 6 min
The second installment of Socially Distanced's "MoonKnighting" series examines Moon Knight Episode 2 'Summon the Suit.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by series resident Tyler McCarthy (of USA Insider) and Pop Break Senior Writer and Substream's TV and Film writer Murjani Rawls to discuss the sophomore episode of the MCU limited series. In the episode they discuss the our protagonist's duality, the shadiness of Konshu, Layla's underwritten role, the poor CGI, the brilliant Mr. Kni...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min
The latest MCU/Disney+ review series on Socially Distanced "MoonKnigthing" debuts! Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by resident guest Tyler McCarthy of USAInsider and podcast favorite Amanda Rivas (of The Boba Book Club series) to discuss Moon Knight Episode 1. In the episode they discuss the psychological and horror elements of the premiere, Oscar Isaac's performance (and his accent), Ethan Hawke's underrated performance, the potential for the series in the MCU (including some mult...
Apr 04, 2022•53 min
The Socially Distanced Podcast celebrates 100 episodes! What better to celebrate than by creating our most ambitious episode to date. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by a starting lineup of awesome guests to discuss one of the all-time great sports movies, MONEYBALL. Joining Bill and Al will be the creative genius behind the @MoneyballMemes Twitter and Instagram account; Pop Break Podcast Editor Alex Marcus, Pop Break staff writers Melissa Jouben, Ben Murchison, Mike Vacchiano, Sea...
Apr 01, 2022•2 hr 30 min
Modern Chemistry, the New Jersey indie rock outfit, are the very special guests on the 99th episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast. Brendan Hourican and Joe Zorzi of Modern Chemistry join hosts Bill Bodkin and Al Mannarino to discuss the band's history from their first show ever in Asbury Park 10 years ago to the release of their current EP, tomorrow we wake up from the longest collective dream of our lives . In the podcast the band discusses: Their first show ever -- a Pop Break produced sho...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 13 min
It's an all-music episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by Pop Break music editor Kat Manos and special guest, making his debut on the podcast, Mike Heyliger (host of Radio Free Brooklyn 's "The Vibe from Mike's House," the host of the Detoxicity Podcast, one of the minds behind Mindful Vinyl , co-host of the Blerd and the Beard podcast (with Bill Bodkin) and more) to discuss the nominees for the Rock + Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022 . This yea...
Mar 04, 2022•2 hr 16 min
Do you really, do you really wanna taste it? Well if you do here's the Socially Distanced Podcast's review of HBO Max's hit original series, Peacemaker. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin and joined by their versions of Eagley and Economos -- Ben Murchison and Tyler McCarthy respectively to discuss the series written, mostly directed and produced by James Gunn (The Suicide Squad). After Bill's ridiculous intro the podcast ponders the following questionsL Thoughts on The Suicide Squad/Expectation...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Miss football season? Don't worry The Socially Distanced Podcast has you covered. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin (New York Giants fans) get the NFC East Group Therapy Session back to discuss the Big Game and the Off-Season. The Session this podcast includes Ben Murchison fan of the newly minted Washington Commanders, Marshall Stevenson representing both the Blerd Watchers Podcast and the Philadelphia Eagles, and former Boba Book Club resident guest Amanda Rivas representing The Dallas Cowboy...
Feb 18, 2022•2 hr 19 min
The Boba Book Club is coming to an end! Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin say farewell to The Book of Boba Fett with an all-star Star Wars panel. Rejoining the guys is resident guest for the series Amanda Rivas, GM of Mission Pro Wrestling -- who's been an awesome addition to the show (and will return for our Obi Wan review series). Returning as special guests this week are the former resident guest during our Mandalorian review series Ken Grand-Pierre (host of The New Exchange with Ken Grand-P...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 57 min
It's the penultimate episode of The Book of Boba Fett and boy oh boy was there a lot to talk about. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by resident guest Amanda Rivas and specials guests Alex Marcus (TV Break, Cinema Joes, Bill vs. The MCU) and Josh Sarnecky (Anniversary Brothers, TV Break) to talk about The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 6, "From the Desert Comes a Stranger." They talk about the return of their sweet baby boy Grogu, the debut of Cade Bane, the return of The Mandalorian, Co...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 57 min
It's a wild one on Socially Distanced this week! The latest installment of The Boba Book Club (aka The Book of Boba Fett Review Series) looks at Chapter 5 "The Return of the Mandalorian." Hosts Bill Bodkin and Al Mannarino are joined by their resident guest for the series, Amanda Rivas, as well as Marshall & Courtney Stephenson -- the hosts of Pop Break's Blerd Watchers podcast. They debate how this episode -- which was amazing -- fits into a Boba Fett series despite the main character never...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 34 min
The Book of Boba Fett review series continues on Socially Distanced with an in-depth discussion of Episode 4, 'The Gathering Storm.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin (who gives one of the worst theories about Star Wars ever in this episode) are joined by resident guest Amanda Rivas (GM of Mission Pro Wrestling) and making his debut on the show all the way from Canada, Kyle Masters (host of Elite POV). The four go in-depth about the episode, in particular how the bacta tank flashbacks worked an...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 31 min
The Boba Book Club is what we're calling our Book of Boba Fett review series! (Yes, it only gets more corny from here on out.) 'The Streets of Mos Espa' aka The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 3 is what's on tap for the Socially Distanced podcast this week. The unofficial hosts of the podcast -- Pop Break music editor Kat Manos and longtime SD contributor Cole Rothacker (along with Kat's massive jug of water) join resident guest Amanda Rivas (GM of Mission Pro Wrestling), and hosts Al Mannarino and Bi...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Happy New Year! Welcome to SEASON 3 premiere of The Socially Distanced Podcast. The new season begins with the launch of a brand new review series for the latest Disney+ entry into the Star Wars Universe -- The Book of Boba Fett. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin head back into a galaxy far far away with special guest Ben Murchison and review resident guest Amanda Rivas! The four galactic warriors discuss their expectations for the series, their issues with the premiere episode, the lore and Ea...
Jan 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min
