Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away as they review Ahsoka Part 7 'Dreams and Madness.' "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas steps into the pergill's mouth with Bill Bodkin and the "Prince of Penultimate" Alex Marcus as they discuss this exciting, but head scratching episode. They marvel over the use of C3P0, Lars Mikkelsen's performance as Grand Admiral Thrawn, the evolution of Ahsoka as a Jedi and a character the character of Sabine and what lies in the future for th...
Sep 29, 2023•2 hr 8 min
Ahsoka continues its run of excellent episodes and Socially Distanced is here to talk all about it. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas hosts Episode 177 which takes a deep dive into the "purgill's mouth" of Ahsoka Part 6, "Far, Far Away." Amanda is joined by Bill Bodkin and Ben Murchison to discuss this episode that featured not one, but two major character reveals -- Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger. In the episode the trio of wandering Jedi discuss the motives behind Baylin's...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 48 min
"The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is joined by "The Shadow Warrior" Bill Bodkin (Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief) and special guest Jeff Grettler of the Dos Incredibles Network are here to discuss Ahsoka Part 5, "The Shadow Warrior." In the episode they debate whether Anakin Skywalker was a force ghost or not, they bask in the glory of the callbacks to Clone Wars and Rebels, they discuss the brilliance of Arianna Greenblatt who plays young Ahsoka, plus how emotionally impactful the epi...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 54 min
The Socially Distanced's Ghost Crew -- "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, Bill "King of the Pirates" Bodkin and "The Commander of our Hearts" Ben Murchison -- head to a galaxy far, far away to discuss Ahsoka Part 4, 'Fallen Jedi.' In this episode the crew discusses the return of Hayden Christiensen, the World Beyond Worlds, Ray Stevenson's incredible performance, the tension between Sabine and Ahsoka, theories for the Dave Filoni written and directed next episode, the Carson Tiva o...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 53 min
There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with a panel of dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or just taking that initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is th...
Sep 06, 2023•2 hr 3 min
The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and staff writer Amanda Clark (aka Amanda Jr.) to discuss the third entry into the live action continuation of Star Wars Rebels. Team Amanda goes deep into the Rebels and video game canon to discuss the Easter Eggs, Purgills and potential outcomes for the series, Starkiller, Ezra Bridger and space witches. They discuss Dave Filoni's attention to detail and how the writers have made every minute of...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 54 min
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away as we begin our Ahsoka review series. Yes, for the next seven weeks we're talking about the serialized adaptation of the wildly popular Star Wars character." The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas hosts the series and is joined by Bill Bodkin aka Baylan Bodkin, Al "Better than Ezra" Mannarino and Murjani "Chopper" Rawls to discuss the two-episode premiere. They discuss the performances from Rosario Dawson, Natsha Liu Bordizzo, Ray Stev...
Aug 25, 2023•2 hr 6 min
We are Sex Bomb-Omb ....1-2-3-4! That's right it's Scott Pilgrim vs. Socially Distanced this week!Socially Distanced has decided to rewatch Scott Pilgrim vs. The World in conjunction with the 13th Anniversary of Edgar's Wright big screen adaptation of Brian Lee O'Malley's popular graphic novel. Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Alex Marcus join forces to wax nostalgic about the clothing, hairstyles and music of the late 00's and early 10s when the film took place. They discuss their initial reaction...
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 31 min
The Summer Movie Season of 2023 was a wild one. It saw the rise of Barbenheimer and the fall of many a vaunted piece of IP -- and we're here to discuss it all...and give out some awards! Hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Ben Murchison to discuss their return to theaters, the flops that were Flash and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the juggernaut that was Barbenheimer, Paramount's miscue with the latest Mission: Impossible, end of summer sleepers and are the days of big sum...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Come on Barbie, let's go party ... with The Socially Distanced Podcast. Host Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin (or whatever's left of him), Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus and brand new Pop Break writer (and Rutgers Univ summer program writer) Amanda Clark to discuss the global phenomenon -- Barbie! In the episode they discuss why Barbie has become a box office and cultural juggernaut, it's strong message to women of all ages, the use of Matchbox Twenty's "...
Aug 04, 2023•2 hr 3 min
The Socially Distanced Podcast concludes its "Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe" Secret Invasion mini-series. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by resident guest Tyler McCarthy (Not Couple Goals) and Pop Break Podcast DIrector Alex Marcus ... who is really steamed about this series. In this episode, this fantastic foursome pulls no punches about the developments with G’iah, why President Dermot Mulroney suddenly hates all off world characters (despite what the MCU has shown in other shows...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 48 min
It's the penultimate episode of our "Keep Secret, Keep It Safe" mini-series reviewing Marvel's Secret Invasion. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by resident guest Tyler McCarthy (of the Not Couple Goals Podcast) and special guests Michelle and DJ Chapman of the Roses & Rejections Podcast. In this episode they discuss the decision of Disney putting the first three episodes of Secret Invasion to Hulu and if this is a move to help Secret Invasion or a larger move about streaming pl...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 45 min
The Socially Distanced Podcast is loaded this week as we're not just talking about all things Secret Invasion Episode 4 "Beloved," but also Star Wars, the future of Star Wars & Marvel on Disney+, big budget theatrical releases, streaming and the impending SAG AFTRA & WGA strikes. Yes, it's a lot but host Bill Bodkin along with special guests Murjani Rawls and Tyler McCarthy are discussing it all. In the pre-game segment they discuss the new trailer for Ahsoka and how it could lead to a s...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Welcome back Skrulls and Humans to Part 3 of our "Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe" mini-series about Marvel's Secret Invasion . In this episode, Amanda Rivas, taking on hosting duties as Bill Bodkin's Skrull, Alex Marcus, and Tyler McCarthy discuss Secret Invasion , Episode 3, "Betrayal." Listen as they go in-depth about the relationship between Priscilla and Nick Fury, Ben Mendelsohn's terrific portrayal as Talos stepping into his own, Gravik growing more ruthless, and the interesting turn of the ...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Welcome back Skrulls and Humans to Part 2 of our "Keep it Secret, Keep It Safe" mini-series about Marvel's Secret Invasion. In this episode Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Tyler McCarthy discuss Secret Invasion Episode 2, "Promises." Listen as they go in-depth about the terrific acting performances, Gravik's "acknowledge me" moment, the glory of Olivia Colman, and the curious case of James Rhoads. They also put on the tin foil hat to discuss Super Skrulls, interesting background players, whether N...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Welcome humans and skrulls alike the Episode 164 of the Socially Distanced Podcast. On this episode Al Mannarino dons the eye patch and trench coat to host his first episode in at least five millenia -- and break down all things Secret Invasion.He's joined by Pop Break EIC Bill Bodkin and Tyler McCarthy of Not Couple Goals to discuss the series controversial comic origins, the mood and vibe set by the series, if Nick Fury "still has it," who really is a skrull in this series, wild theories on MC...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Your mission if you choose to accept it is to join the Socially Distanced Podcast -- the flagship podcast of ThePopBreak.com -- on the final part of their "Impossible Podcasting Force" mini-series. In this series the team of remarkable podcasters discusses the vaunted Mission: Impossible franchise in anticipation of the July release of Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning, Part 1 . Host Bill Bodkin is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, Pop Break's theoretical managing ed...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 54 min
Socially Distanced delivers the second part of its "Impossible Podcasting Force" mini-series with a deep into Mission: Impossible III and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol . Host Bill Bodkin is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, Pop Break's Managing Editor Al Mannarino, Podcast Director Alex Marcus and special guest Melanie Romero of TCBTX Photography . They discuss the glory of Phillip Seymour Hoffman and agony of Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Mission: Impossible, gush over...
Jun 09, 2023•2 hr 28 min
The mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to The Socially Distanced Podcast's latest mini-series "The Impossible Podcasting Force." This three-week series will see our intrepid team of podcasters rewatching and reviewing the films of the Mission: Impossible franchise. In the first episode, dubbed "Tom Cruise, '90s Action Star" Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Alex Marcus discuss 1996's Mission: Impossible and 2000's Mission: Impossible II. They discuss the cast, why the franchise has su...
Jun 02, 2023•2 hr 1 min
The Socially Distanced Podcast goes in-depth and off the rails for one of its thirstiest and funniest episodes of all-time. Host Bill Bodkin is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, Alex Marcus (The Pop Break's Podcast Director) and Tyler McCarthy and Allie Nelson of The Not Couple Goals Podcast to discuss Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade and Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Listen to the unquenchable thirst Amanda and Allie have for both Harrison Ford a...
May 26, 2023•2 hr 23 min
Pop Break throws it back for their rewatch of the Indiana Jones film franchise as the final installment of the series just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Host BIll Bodkin is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and "The Commander of our Hearts" Ben Murchison to discuss Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom. They talk about Raiders and its historical cinematic significance, it's most memorable lines, Paul Freeman's antagonist, the near casti...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Your favorite band of space oddities is back to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin hosts an all-star episode featuring his co-hosts Al Mannarino (who had the worst experience watching this film), "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, Pop Break's youngest writer Nynoshka Vazquez Suazo and Matt Kelly of Nando v Movies. In the episode, they talk about their history with the Guardians films, their expectations for the film (including who they ...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 36 min
The NFC East Group Therapy Session is back discussing all things off-season football!Bill Bodkin (Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief) hosts with special guests Al Mannarino, Ben Murchison, Lucas P. Jones and Marshall Stevenson of Blerd Watchers to discuss all things related to their beloved NFC East.First, it's the big off-season moves. Does Aaron Rogers make the Jets a contender? Can Russell Wilson cook with Sean Payton as the Broncos head coach? Did the Ravens overpay for OBJ? Is Lamar Jackson destin...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 49 min
The Socially Distanced crew pre-games Star Wars Day aka May the 4th with a special Star Wars-centric episode. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas & Bill Bodkin share hosting duties and are joined by Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus and "The Commander of Our Hearts" Ben Murchison to discuss all things from a galaxy far, far away. They kick things off with a look back at Return of the Jedi, which was re-released in theaters to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. The gang discuss ...
Apr 28, 2023•2 hr 13 min
It's the final episode of The Mandalorian for 2023 and there is a lot to talk about. Host Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, Pop Break Managing Editor Al Mannarino (returned from the Quantum Realm) and "The Commander of our Hearts" Ben Murchison to discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 24, 'The Return.' In this episode they discuss the destruction of the dark saber, Mando & Grogu's future, the epic battles, the Gideon clones and so much more. The foursome discuss the ...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 53 min
It's the penultimate episode of The Mandalorian and that means "The Prince of Penultimate" Alex Marcus (The Director of Pop Break's Podcast Network) joins "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin (soon to be rebranded as Bill in May). This week The Mandalorian Chapter 23, "The Spies" is on tap. The discussion on who the "spies" actually are is discussed in-depth. Amanda, Alex and Bill also discuss Grogu using the husk of IG-11 as a stroller, the direction of Ricky Famuyiwa...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 51 min
The Socially Distanced podcast returns with a deep dive into The Mandalorian Chapter 22, 'Guns for Hire.' "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas lead a rogue's gallery of guests including Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, Al Mannarino freshly returned from the quantum realm and special guest writer and producer Melanie Romero. The quartet discuss the flaws of the episode and the series lack of direction, but praise Bryce Dallas Howard's handling of Star Wars lore, the action sequ...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 57 min
ARRRRRRRRR!!!!! We're talking space pirates and X-Files this week on Socially Distanced. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and Waldo from Face4Wrestling to talk about all things Mando. They deep dive into "The Pirate" to discuss how this episode felt more like a classic Mando episode, the motives of Armorer, the hubris of the New Republic (and that cameo), the return of Carson Teva, a memorable nod to the animated shows, the action...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Who is The Foundling? Why are so many space creatures attacking the Mandalores? Is Grogu going to wear armor? And just who is Kelleran Beq? Host Amanda Riva s answers all those questions and more on this week's Socially Distanced Podcast. This week she's joined by a very tired Bill Bodkin (Editor-in-Chief) of ThePopBreak.com , a returning Al Mannarino who is back from the Quantum Realm, and independent professional wrestler "No Comparison" Joe Harrison (get his merch at ProWrestlingTees ) to dis...
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 58 min
We've hit our 150th episode with a giant-sized annual edition of Socially Distanced! This week we're discussing the controversial and emotional finale of The Last of Us, the negativity surrounding the new season of The Mandalorian, and the show's third episode, the highly divisive installment dubbed 'The Convert.' Host Amanda Rivas (The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia) is joined by resident guest Alisha Weinberger and Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin to wander into the mind palace one last t...
Mar 17, 2023•2 hr 27 min
