Socially Distanced is back for its first Thanksgiving week episode in four years, and for good reason -- we're talking about the explosive finale to Arcane Season 2. Bill Bodkin is in the host seat this week and is joined by two members of the Dat Feelin' Podcast Network -- Kelvin Kately (No Gimmicks Podcast, Smoke Pit Podcast) and Jenn Johnson (Queen of Nerdom Podcast) to discuss the conclusion to Netflix's massive animated series. The three discussion the gorgeous animation and mind-blowing ac...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Socially Distanced heads to the world of Arcane for the next two episodes! In this episode Amanda Rivas, who's been so excited for the second season of Netflix's epic animated series, is in the host seat. She is joined by her co-host Bill Bodkin along with Courtney and Marshall Stevenson of the Blerd Watchers Podcast and Pop Break's TV Editor Avani Goswami to discuss Arcane Act 1 and Arcane Act 2 aka the first six episodes of the second and final season. This foursome discusses the relationship ...
Nov 21, 2024•2 hr 5 min
Holy HBO prestige drama, Batman! Socially Distanced is back and we're talking about the hit HBO series, The Penguin. Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com , is in the host seat this week and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and the Batman by the Numbers boys -- Dan Cohen and Kriss Ingersoll (of the Media/Lit Podcast). In the episode they discuss the brilliance of Cristin Millioti and Colin Farrell, why Bill hates the Miami Vice movie, what the definitive epi...
Nov 15, 2024•2 hr 18 min
It's a takeover of the Socially Distanced Podcast! DJ & Michelle Chapman of the Roses & Rejections Podcast (Pop Break's uber popular Bachelor & reality dating show) take over the show to talk about Love is Blind Season 7. Oh but don't fear -- Amanda and Bill are still on the show! Listen to them absolutely lose their minds talking about the couples. Before that, the four talk about their history with reality TV -- including Bill's former column called "Real Men Watch Reality TV" with...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 53 min
It's once again time to go down, down, down the witches road as Socially Distanced gathers a coven to give instant reactions to the Agatha All Along finale. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat and is joined by Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, Jenn Johnson from The Queens of Nerdom Podcast and Val aka Dr. The Wife from Face4Wrestling to discuss the two episode finale. The coven discusses Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke and Aubrey Plaza's performances and their futu...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Socially Distanced welcomes you to the second of their two-part Halloween Spooktacular series! This episode they head to Staten Island to discuss FX's hit series What We Do in the Shadows -- which is currently entering its finale season. "The Human Star Wars" Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat for the episode she curated -- as it turns out that her co-host Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin has never watched the series. At this point are you even surprised he hasn't watched some...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 32 min
They say the heart of rock 'n' roll is in Cleveland, well this week it's on Socially Distanced! Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat this week and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas to discuss the current inductee class for the Rock Hall -- which airs live on (where else) Disney+ on Saturday October 19. Bill and Amanda are joined by two music journalism luminaries -- Audra Tracy, the editor-in-chief of The Waster, and longtime friend of the Pop Br...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 49 min
What's your favorite scary movie? That's right, the Socially Distanced Podcast is immersing itself fully into spooky season by watching the 1996 classic, Scream! Now why choose a 28-year-old movie to watch this October? Well, for obvious reasons it's one of the most popular horror films of the last 30 years, it's a very relevant franchise, and like ... it's Halloween. But there is one other thing that play here -- Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin has never seen the movie, and he was a tee...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Pop Break heads to Gotham City to review the first two episodes of the hit MAX series The Penguin. Bill Bodkin, is in the host seat, and is joined by co-host Amanda Rivas and the brand new dynamic duo of the Batman by the Numbers Podcast -- Dan Cohen and Kris Ingersoll of The Media Lit Podcast. In the episode they discuss their hype level for the series, which serves as a direct sequel/bridge, to Matt Reeves' 2022 film, The Batman. They discuss Colin Farrell's surefire Emmy nomination, Cristin M...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 59 min
Socially Distanced celebrates Pop Break's 15 years anniversary this week! In a special episode, Amanda Rivas is in the hosting seat as she interviews her podcast partner Bill Bodkin about all things Pop Break. IN the episode they discuss the impetus and inspiration behind Pop Break, a celebrity who definitely has a thing against the site, the staff of the site and how they are the lifeblood of the entire endeavor, Bill's favorite moments and what the future holds! In the pre-game segment, they d...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Pop Break walks the Witches Road as they review the two-episode premiere of Marvel’s Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn. Amanda Rivas is in the host chair and is joined by Pop Break Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and DrtheWife from Face4Wrestling. They discuss their hype level for the series, the chemistry between Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke, the Aubrey Plaza of it all, the coven and if the series could see a return of Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange or any number of Marvel multiversal characters....
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min
We're not going to say his name three times but Socially Distanced will be talking about the #1 movie in America -- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Kriss Nunez of the BCP+ (making his Socially Distanced debut) and Jeff Grettler of the Dos Incredibles Podcast to discuss the long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice. In the episode they discuss their history with the film -- how it frightened Amanda, Bill and Kriss and how Jeff say it five times in theaters. They talk ...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Are you ready for some football?! Socially Distanced is and we're bringing you a huge episode. Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Marshall Stevenson and Ben Murchison as they discuss the 2024-2025 for their favorite teams (the Giants, Cowboys, Eagles and Commanders respectively) as well as who will be in the big game this year, what team will be the biggest surprise, who will be the biggest disappointment, will Tom Brady stay retired, and what will be the big trailer during this year's Super Bowl. ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Farewell summer and hello, fall! Socially Distanced is looking back at the best in television, streaming and cinema from the summer of 2024 and looking ahead to all that fall has to offer. Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Alex Marcus and Nynoshka Vazquez Suazo discuss Deadpool and Wolverine, House of the Dragon, Inside Out 2, tons of anime, Oscar bait, high profile trashy streaming shows and more! In their pregame segment, the gang discuss the news that Oasis is reuniting for a new tour!...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Fire it up! Fire it up! Fire it up! Socially Distanced revisits a film that led to a generation of goth kids and Hot Topic shoppers - The Crow (1994) Amanda Rivas is in the lead host seat as Pop Break's resident hardcore Crow fan and joined by Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus, stepping in for Bill Bodkin as co-host this week, and The Flamingo King Branden Vice. Hot on the heels of the upcoming release of the 2024 remake of The Crow, they discuss Alex's thoughts on the film as he had never ...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 33 min
It’s a massive episode filled with news, churros and mouse ears as we dove deep into all the announcements from Disney’s D23 event. Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Pop Break’s Fairy Podfather Alex Marcus and Disney superfan Michelle Chapman (host of Roses and Rejections). In the episode they discuss the Skeleton Crew, Daredevil Born Again, Andor, Harrison Ford as the Red Hulk, Agatha All Along, Mando & Grogu, and all the Marvel and Star Wars news as well as discussing the massive ...
Aug 16, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Welcome to the final installment of The House Pop Break — Socially Distanced’s official House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones review series. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Marshall Stevenson of the Blerd Watchers podcast and Tyler McCarthy of the Not Couple Goals podcast to discuss the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale. They discuss how this episode, despite what the internet said, was an incredible season ender and a huge bit of hype for the impending third season. They di...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 41 min
We’re going to need you to come with us, peanut. That’s right Socially Distanced is heading to the multiverse to discuss Deadpool and Wolverine! But that’s not all. That’s because this is our House of the Deadpool episode — where we’re also discussing the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon Season 2! Host Bill Bodkin is joined by Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus and very special guest Matt Kelly of Nando v Movies for this episode. They discuss the cameos, the Deadpool corps and the ...
Aug 02, 2024•2 hr 15 min
Welcome to the House Pop Break -- where we discuss all things related to Westeros, King's Landing and House of the Dragon. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is back in the host seat and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and special guests Josh Sarnecky (Anime x Pop, TV Break, Anniversary Brothers) and making his Socially Distanced debut, Kris Ingersoll of the Media/Lit podcast. This foursome of intrepid travelers discuss the strategies of Aemond and Rhaenyra, the...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 47 min
For the last time this year Socially Distanced goes to the High Republic to discuss The Acolyte. Host Amanda Rivas is rejoined by Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin and Podcasting Editor Alex Marcus along with special guests Amanda Clark and Murjani Rawls to discuss The Acolyte Season Finale. In the episode the discuss the various issues they had with the plot including Sol’s motivations and the Mae and Osha relationship. They praise the lightsaber fights, Manny Jacinto’s sex appeal and the r...
Jul 19, 2024•2 hr
Welcome to Socially Distanced’s fourth installment of the House of the Acolyte review series — where we review both the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte and the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon . This episode is hosted by Amanda Rivas (for The Acolyte section) and special guest host Alex Marcus (for The House of the Dragon section), tagging in for Bill Bodkin this week. They are joined by The Pop Break’s White Knight and Commander of our Hearts — Ben Murchison. Our small council be...
Jul 12, 2024•2 hr 39 min
Welcome to Socially Distanced's third installment of the House of the Acolyte review series -- where we review both the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte and the second season of HBO's House of the Dragon. The episode is hosted by Amanda Rivas (for the Acolyte section) and Bill Bodkin (for the House of the Dragon section). This week they are joined by the hosts of the Blerd Watchers podcast (found right here on ThePopBreak feed) -- Courtney & Marshall Stevenson! In the first half of the p...
Jul 05, 2024•2 hr 11 min
Socially Distanced returns to Westeros via light speed for the second part of its Acolyte and House of the Dragon review series. In this episode Bill and Amanda are joined by Pop Breaks House of the Dragon beat writer Randy Allain (host of the Media/Lit pod) and Roses and Rejections host Michelle Chapman. They discuss the epic light saber battles in The Acolyte and the performance from Manny Jacinto, the incompetence of the men in House of the Dragon in particular Sir Cristin Cole (bay bay) and ...
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 13 min
Pop Break's House of the Acolyte Series Officially Begins! However, before we start - we need to ask a favor. On Tuesday June 18, Pop Break lost one of their own, staff writer Michael Vacchiano. Mike left behind a wife, a four-year-old daughter and a 16 month old son. His friends and family have come together to raise money for his family in this time of great need. If you're able to donate to the family please click here . In the episode, Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas split hosting duties and ar...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 35 min
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away with a deep dive into The Acolyte Episode 3. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the hosting seat of the Jedi Council and is joined by Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, Pop Break staff writer and resident reviewer of The Acolyte Amanda "Amanda Jr." Clark and special guest Jeff Fountain of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN) Podcast. In the episode, they discuss the coven of space witches and their ideology and...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Socially Distanced enters its High Republic era as The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia Amanda Rivas hops into the host chair this week with Bill Bodkin and special guest Jeff Grettler of the Dos Incredibles Network to discuss the first two episodes of The Acolyte. This newest iteration of the Jedi Council discusses their hype level for this series, the fate of Master Indara, cast performances, whether Master Sol is the new Qui Gon, if this series will do well without a major Skywalker, and take a b...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Lords and ladies, Socially Distanced goes back to the ‘ton as we discuss the most popular show in all the world right now - Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1. Pop Break’s version of Lady Whistledown - Bill Bodkin - brings an unhinged hosting style to this new episode and is joined by Amanda Rivas, her sister and Bridgerton superfan Vanessa Gonzales, Pop Break podcast director Alex Marcus and newcomer to Pop Break Yassmin Elmouzaieg! This royal court of podcasters discuss Penelope being the center of th...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Socially Distanced jumps back into the TARDIS to discuss the latest episodes of Disney Plus's iteration of Doctor Who as Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Randy Allain (Every Pod You Cast, Media/Lit) discuss "Space Babies," "Devil's Chord" and "Boom." This trio of intrepid travelers across space and time discuss The Beatles, Jinkx Monsoon's performance as The Maestro, the return of Steven Moffat to the Who writer's room, the introduction of Mundy Flynn (the next season's companion), plus Randy's the...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 23 min
This week on Socially Distanced we’re going all in on X-Men. Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Alex Marcus and special guest Matt Farley of Marvel Guides as they discuss the X-Men 97 finale and they create and cast their own MCU X-Men film. In the first segment of the episode they break down the finale of X-Men ‘97. They talk about if it lived up to expectations, what parts didn’t work, the great punching scenes and the love between Charles and Magnus. They also discuss all the cameos through the ...
May 17, 2024•2 hr 28 min
Are you ready for some football? Socially Distanced presents its third annual post draft and off season episode! The NFC East Group Therapy squad - Al Mannarino, Amanda Rivas, Ben Murchison, Bill Bodkin and Marshall Stevenson are back to talk about their favorite teams off season moves - the good, the bad and the Saquon Barkley of it all. They discuss the NFL draft, predict who will end up in the big game this year, they ponder if Aaron Rodgers will play more games or say more dumb things on the...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 56 min
