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The Pop Break

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The Pop Break is a collection of podcasts featuring the best conversations about television, film, music, anime, wrestling, and more! This includes weekly pods like Roses & Rejections on Wednesdays, providing coverage of the best of reality dating, & Saturday Morning Adventures on Saturdays, covering the best kids cartoons for adults. We also have biweekly pods like The Anniversary Bros, celebrating the past of TV & film, and Not Couple Goals, celebrating your favorite romantic thrillers. We also have monthly pods like Blerd Watchers, Anime x Pop, Bill vs The MCU, & Batman By The Numbers!
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Episodes

Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1 Finale

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ⁠ ⁠ ThePopBreak.com ⁠⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today. For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director ⁠ ⁠ Alex Marcus ⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠ K Anderson ⁠⁠ , the host of the wonderful interview podcast ⁠ ⁠ Lost Spaces ⁠⁠ , as they give you ...

May 18, 20241 hr 19 min

Not Couple Goals: Three Days of the Condor (1975)

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. I...

May 16, 20241 hr 23 min

Roses & Rejections: The Circle S6 Finale

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking , are taking a tour through the wider world of reality tv while waiting for the latest season of The Bachelorette, coming this summer! This week, Michelle and DJ breakdown the highly anticipated season finale to The Circle Season 6...

May 15, 202451 min

Anime x Pop: My Hero Academia S7 + Pierrot Studios Announcement!

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 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 taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you...

May 14, 20241 hr 33 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1E9 Tolerance is Extinction Part 2

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ⁠ ⁠ ThePopBreak.com ⁠⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today. For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director ⁠ ⁠ Alex Marcus ⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠ K Anderson ⁠⁠ , the host of the wonderful interview podcast ⁠ ⁠ Lost Spaces ⁠⁠ , as they give you ...

May 11, 20241 hr 38 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: Mean Girls 20th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Mean Girls for its 20th anniversary. Joining them as special guest is Aaron’s friend and Lindsey Lohan stan Stefan Thomas. Mean Girls is a teen comedy directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. It is based on the self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman. The film opened in theaters on April 30, 2004. The movie follows high schooler Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) as she tries to fit in after years of homeschooling abroad. Cady sta...

May 09, 202458 min

Roses & Rejections: The Circle S6 (E1-8)

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking , are taking a tour through the wider world of reality tv while waiting for the latest season of The Bachelorette, coming this summer! This week, Michelle and DJ cover The Circle Season 6 episodes 1-8. They give their thoughts on t...

May 08, 20241 hr 49 min

Bill vs. The MCU: X-Treme X-Watch Part IV - The Wolverine Trilogy

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts ⁠⁠ Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠ ⁠ and ⁠ ⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠ ⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they a...

May 08, 20242 hr 7 min

Blerd Watchers: Best Star Wars Films, X-Men '97 Check In, Jujutsu Kaisen S2, The Boys S4, & Drake vs Kendrick

Welcome to Blerd Watchers! ThePopBreak.com's monthly podcast about TV shows with a Blerdy twist! Come hang out with Courtney & Marshall, two married Blerds, as they navigate all the dopeness on TV and share insights and opinions on the monthly show topics! This month, our dynamic duo check in on many of their favorite series, including X-Men ‘97, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kaiju no. 8, Windbreaker, and Delicious in Dungeon. They also provide their reactions to trailers for upcoming series The Acolyte &...

May 06, 202458 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1E8 Tolerance is Extinction Part 1

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ⁠ ⁠ ThePopBreak.com ⁠⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today. For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director ⁠ ⁠ Alex Marcus ⁠⁠ and ⁠ ⁠ K Anderson ⁠⁠ , the host of the wonderful interview podcast ⁠ ⁠ Lost Spaces ⁠⁠ , as they give you ...

May 04, 20241 hr 6 min

Not Couple Goals: Miller’s Girl (2024)

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. I...

May 02, 20241 hr 29 min

Every Pod You Cast: Ghost in the Machine, 1981

It’s Every Pod You Cast , a podcast dedicated to the British rock band The Police! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by Chris Mancini and Randy Allain of Media/Lit as they delve into the discography of the postpunk power trio, from 1978 to 1983. In the fourth official episode of the season, Justin, Chris, and Randy discuss The Police’s divisive 1981 album. Justin offers some alternative state songs for his home state of New Jersey, Chris close-reads Stewart Copela...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 26 min

TV Break: May 2024 - Shogun's Finale Shines, Dead Boy Detectives Prompt Debate, and X-Men '97 Maintains Excellence PLUS Amazon & Disney Land NBA Deal?!?

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television. Here’s the format of the show: The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including FX’s Shogun, Disney Plus’s X-Men ‘97 and Bluey, Max’s The Girls on the Bus, and Prime Video’s Fallout. News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh react to the...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 14 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1E7 PLUS The Tortured X-Men Department!

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ⁠ ThePopBreak.com ⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today. For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director ⁠ Alex Marcus ⁠ and ⁠ K Anderson ⁠ , the host of the wonderful interview podcast ⁠ Lost Spaces ⁠ , as they give you instant reac...

Apr 28, 20241 hr 20 min

Roses & Rejections: The Traitors US S2 (E7-12) + RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Finale

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking , are taking a tour through the wider world of reality tv while waiting for the latest season of The Bachelorette, coming this summer! This week, Michelle and DJ cover the Traitors Season 2 episodes 7-12. They talk about what they ...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 30 min

Anime x Pop: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! and Kaiju No. 8 Reviews + Yuri on Ice Canceled!?!

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 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 taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 5 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 S1E6 Lifedeath Part 2

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ⁠ ThePopBreak.com ⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today. For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director ⁠ Alex Marcus ⁠ and ⁠ K Anderson ⁠ , the host of the wonderful interview podcast ⁠ Lost Spaces ⁠ , as they give you instant reac...

Apr 20, 20241 hr 15 min

Bill vs. The MCU: X-Treme X-Watch Part III - Disney's Discard Double Feature

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts ⁠⁠ Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠ ⁠ and ⁠ ⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠ ⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they a...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 24 min

Blerd Watchers: House of the Dragon S2 Primer, X-Men '97 S1, Invincible S2, & Solo Leveling Finale

Welcome to Blerd Watchers! ThePopBreak.com's monthly podcast about TV shows with a Blerdy twist! Come hang out with Courtney & Marshall, two married Blerds, as they navigate all the dopeness on TV and share insights and opinions on the monthly show topics! This month, our dynamic duo give an in depth preview of S2 of House of the Dragon, while giving some shine to a few other hype magnets on the calendar this summer. Then, they break their silence on the first half of X-Men ‘97’s first seaso...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 54 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 S1E5 Remember It

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ⁠ ThePopBreak.com ⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today. For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director ⁠ Alex Marcus ⁠ and ⁠ K Anderson ⁠ , the host of the wonderful interview podcast ⁠ Lost Spaces ⁠ , as they give you instant reac...

Apr 13, 20241 hr 24 min

Roses & Rejections: The Traitors US S2 (E1-6) + RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Finale Preview

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking , are taking a tour through the wider world of reality tv while waiting for the latest season of The Bachelorette, coming this summer! This week, Michelle and DJ are covering The Traitors US Season 2 Episodes 1-6 on Peacock (full s...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 17 min

Bill vs. The MCU: MCU News Update - Spring 2024

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts ⁠⁠ Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠ ⁠ and ⁠ ⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠ ⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they a...

Apr 09, 20241 hr 25 min

The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Digimon Adventure 25th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about the 25th anniversary of Digimon Adventure . Digimon Adventure is the first anime series based on the Digital Monster virtual pet toy, which itself is a spinoff of Tamagotchi. It first aired in Japan on March 7, 1999, with an English dub debuting on Fox Kids later that year. The series ran for 54 episodes, ending in 2000. Digimon Adventure follows the eight DigiDestined children who team up with their Digimon (short for Digital Monsters) to save the ...

Apr 08, 202448 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1E4 Motendo / Lifedeath Part 1

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ⁠ ThePopBreak.com ⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today. For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director ⁠ Alex Marcus ⁠ and ⁠ K Anderson ⁠ , the host of the wonderful interview podcast ⁠ Lost Spaces ⁠ , as they give you instant reac...

Apr 06, 202448 min

TV Break: April 2024 - 3 Body Problem, X-Men '97, Girls5Eva, and Mr. Beast Goes to Amazon

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television. Here’s the format of the show: The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex & Bill talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including DisneyPlus’s X-Men: ‘97 and Netflix’s Girls5Eva. News Break – Alex and Bill react to the news that Amazon Prime Video has reached a deal with YouTuber Mr. B...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 16 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 S1E3 Fire Made Flesh

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ⁠ ThePopBreak.com ⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today. For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director ⁠ Alex Marcus ⁠ and ⁠ K Anderson ⁠ , the host of the wonderful interview podcast ⁠ Lost Spaces ⁠ , as they give you instant reac...

Mar 30, 202436 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28 Finale

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking , are back covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor! It's the season finale of the Bachelor. Michelle and DJ play a game of "Winners and Losers" to talk about who won and who lost after the finale...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 38 min

Batman By The Numbers: Every Christopher Nolan Movie Ranked

There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and...

Mar 26, 20243 hr 22 min

Anime x Pop: Ninja Kamui S1 + A Tribute to Akira Toryiama

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 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 taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you...

Mar 25, 20241 hr 18 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1 Premiere

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ⁠ ThePopBreak.com ⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today. For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director ⁠ Alex Marcus ⁠ and ⁠ K Anderson ⁠ , the host of the wonderful interview podcast ⁠ Lost Spaces ⁠ , as they give you instant reac...

Mar 23, 20241 hr 13 min
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