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 talking about the latest season of The Bachelorette! This week, Michelle and DJ go down under, to the beautiful country of Australia for some exciting dates with Jenn and her contestants. We discuss the perils of skydivi...
Jul 18, 2024•50 min
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 year, they jou...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 43 min
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 breakdown the most recent two episodes of House of the Dragon with an in depth discussion of all the highs and lows for Team Green and Team Black over these pivotal installments. Then, in their Ongoing Series Ch...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Find some Titan’s Blood and reopen that portal door, because Saturday Morning Adventures is back to explore Season Two of Disney’s The Owl House . Pop Break writer and podcaster Randy Allain is joined by his Media/Lit co-host Kris Ingersoll and Pop Break television editor Avani Goswami to explore Dana Terrace’s unique and groundbreaking fantasy series about a young girl escaping her conventional life to become a witch. After checking in about how The Owl House has influenced some of their other ...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Spider-Man 2 for its 20th anniversary. Spider-Man 2 is a superhero film directed by Sam Raimi. It is based on the Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. It opened in theaters on June 30, 2004. In the film, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) regrets keeping Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst) at a distance to protect her from Spider-Man’s enemies. His newest foe is Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina), a scientist turned into a villain when an experi...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 26 min
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! Michelle and DJ are back for the premiere of Jen's season of the Bachelorette. They cover their ...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr
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 last episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy look back on their marathon and discuss their final thoughts on the band. In addition to their general thoughts on The Police’s longevity, they share their favori...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 31 min
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 HBO’s House of the Dragon S2, Disney Plus’s The Acolyte S1, Hulu’s The Bear, and Netflix’s Ripley. News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh react to breakin...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Grab your palisman and hop through that portal to the demon realm, because for the next four weeks, Saturday Morning Adventures is headed to Bonesborough for a retrospective on Disney’s The Owl House . Pop Break writer and podcaster Randy Allain is joined by his Media/Lit co-host Kris Ingersoll and Pop Break television editor Avani Goswami to explore Dana Terrace’s unique and groundbreaking fantasy series about a young girl escaping her conventional life to become a witch. After an exploration o...
Jul 06, 2024•1 hr 20 min
WWE Hall of Famer and head of NXT “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming PPV Heatwave which airs on Sunday, July 7th live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. On the call, Shawn Michaels discusses Mia Yim, Je’Von Evans, NXT on the Road, Kendrick vs Drake, and more! NXTNA Charlie Dempsey Gable Stevenson and Drew Gulak Mia Yim NXT on the Road Joe Hendry Going Back to the UFC Cage Je’Von Evans Shawn Spears and Ethan Page Shawn’s Re...
Jul 04, 2024•48 min
Wakadoo! It's Daaaaad! Saturday Morning Adventures heads back down under for the conclusion of its Bluey mini-series -- this time with the dads of Pop Break. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is joined by DJ Chapman of Roses & Rejections and Bluey beat writer and the host of Media/Lit, Randy Allain, to discuss the pop culture phenomenon that is both Bluey, and her dad Bandit Heeler. They discuss why Bandit has become an inspiration for fathers across the world, and how he's impacted th...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 13 min
All Elite Wrestling’s Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming pay-per-view Forbidden Door which airs on Sunday, June 30th live from the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. On the call, Tony Khan discusses Britt Baker’s Return, The Future of Forbidden Door, Four Women’s Matches, and more! Topic Rundown: Jeff Jarrett MJF Forbidden Door in the Future The Match Tony is Looking Forward to the Most Mark Briscoe vs Kyle Fletcher Britt Baker Stardom Talent Ideas vs Tony’s Ideas CM...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 27 min
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 finale of Perfect Match Season 2. They check in with where a...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min
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...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 16 min
This week on Saturday Morning Adventures, Pop Break goes down under to explore the worldwide phenomenon known as Bluey ! In the first of this two-part run, Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin sits down with some of the moms of Pop Break -- former music editor Lisa Giampapa and Michelle Chapman, co-host of the Roses & Rejection Podcast. In the episode, Michelle and Lisa discuss their love for the series, how they relate to Chili Heeler, their other favorite moms in the series, how the dep...
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Good Eats for its 25th anniversary. Good Eats is a cooking show created by and starring Alton Brown. The series premiered on July 7, 1999 on Food Network. The show is best known for its unique blend of cooking, science, and humor, described as a cross between Julia Child, Mr. Wizard, and Monty Python. After a long hiatus, the series came back as Good Eats: Reloaded , a revision of old episodes on Cooking Channel. A proper revival entitled Good Eats:...
Jun 20, 2024•50 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 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...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 29 min
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. A...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 24 min
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! Michelle and DJ are back! After their long journey into parts unknown, Michelle and DJ return to...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 50 min
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...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 58 min
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 delve into Gen V's handling of Chance Perdomo's character, Andre, and anticipate what lies ahead for House of the Dragon Season 2. In their End of The Year Awards Retrospective, they analyze the streaming wars' ...
Jun 10, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Hello and welcome to The Pop Break'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. This week's podcast was led by Amanda Rivas, co-host of The Socially Distanced and Anime x Pop podcasts. Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Jeffrey Fountain of the United States Department of Nerds (USD...
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Alien , which was recently in theaters again for said anniversary. Alien is a science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. It was written by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. The movie opened to a limited release on May 25, 1979, with a wide release on June 22. In the film, the crew of the commercial vessel Nostromo face a deadly extraterrestrial (Bolaji Badejo) aboard their spaceship. The crew consists of Ripley (Sigo...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min
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 fifth official episode of the season, Justin, Chris, Randy, and special guest Patrick Lavery discuss The Police’s final album from 1983. You’ll hear which song tailor-made for Randy’s indie taste failed to move the ...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 51 min
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 Max’s Hacks S3 & My Adventures with Superman S2, and Netflix’s Bodkin. News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh react to the news from this years Upfron...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 36 min
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 ...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 14 min
All Elite Wrestling’s Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming pay-per-view Double or Nothing which airs on Sunday, May 26th live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the call, Tony Khan discusses Serena Deeb, Tony Khan as a character on TV, the AEW injury bug, running at the MGM Grand this year, and more! Topic Rundown - AEW Getting Publicity This Weekend - Injury Bug - Future Cities for AEW Dynamite - Mark Henry - Texas Residency - Serena Deeb - Merced...
May 24, 2024•56 min
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants . SpongeBob SquarePants is a children’s cartoon created by Stephen Hillenburg. It debuted on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999. As of this podcast, 299 episodes have aired, with more on the way. The show follows the adventures of SpongeBob (Tom Kenny), an anthropomorphic sponge living in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, run by the Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown). A...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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...
May 21, 2024•59 min
