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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

Batman By The Numbers: Bat Villains Who Need Their Own 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...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 57 min

Anime x Pop: Diving into Dandadan's Chaotic World and Bleach's Epic Battles

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...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 56 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: Gullah Gullah Island 30th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gullah Gullah Island . Gullah Gullah Island is a musical children’s program created by Maria Magdalena Perez, Kathleen Minton Catapano, and Kit Laybourne. It premiered on Nick Jr. on October 24, 1994. Gullah Gullah Island is inspired by the Gullah culture of St. Helena Island, South Carolina. It centers on Ron Alston (Ron Daise) and Natalie Alston (Natalie Daise), who teach their kids and the kids at home valuable lessons thro...

Nov 08, 20241 hr

Roses & Rejections: Love is Blind S7 Reunion Special + The Golden Bachelorette S1 Fantasy Suites

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 first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette, but... This week Michelle and DJ cover the Love is Blind S7 reunion and the fantasy suite episode of the Golden Bachelorette. They start discussing Pascal's...

Nov 06, 20241 hr 4 min

Blerd Watchers: Agatha All Along Finale; My Hero Academia Season Deep Dive; MCU News Update + Trailer Talk!

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! In this episode of Blerd Watchers, hosts Courtney and Marshall dive into a packed lineup of TV goodness for November. They discuss upcoming shows and trailers, including Daredevil: Born Again, Wonder Man, Ironheart, and animated series lik...

Nov 04, 20242 hr 38 min

TV Break: November 2024 - Legal & Hospital Shows Are BACK + Reviews of Agatha All Along; The Penguin; Slow Horses; & Hysteria!

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 The Penguin, Disney Plus’s Agatha All Along, and Apple TV+’s Slow Horses. News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh parse through all the lessons they ...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 11 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: Gravity Falls with Andrew Hymas

Saturday Morning Adventures closes out the spooky season with a trip to The Mystery Shack as they show some love to the cult classic animated series, Gravity Falls! Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and is joined by one of his oldest friends -- Emmy & Annie Award-winning producer Andrew Hymas (Hilda, Octonauts)-- the person who introduced him to the series. Bill and Andrew discuss Alex Hirsch's series that had a wildly inconsistent broadcast run and how the series w...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 18 min

Not Couple Goals: Disturbing Behavior (1998)

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. T...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 17 min

Roses & Rejections: Love Is Blind S7 Finale, The Golden Bachelorette S1 Hometowns, and The Circle S7

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 first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette, but... This week Michelle and DJ recap the Love is Blind finale. They dive into all of the Tyler news and speculate what it will mean for next week's Reunio...

Oct 27, 20241 hr 22 min

Pod of Doom: Paranoid, 1970

This is Pod of Doom , a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes , Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers. In the second official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy are joined by The Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin as they dive into Sabbath’s most famous...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 37 min

Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelorette S1E6

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 first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette! It's Golden Bachelorette season, but Love is Blind is in the air. It's another double packed episode and Michelle and DJ can't wait to talk everything Love ...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 4 min

Batman by the Numbers: Joker: Folie à Deux Review

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...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 3 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: Ducktales (2017)

Life is like a hurricane here on Saturday Morning Adventures! Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is joined by Pod of Doom and Media Lit's Randy Allain to discuss the 2017 revival of Ducktales. Bill and Randy discuss their childhood love for the original Disney afternoon series and their hype level of having the caliber of talent including David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck on the cast for the revival. They break down their top three episodes, they talk about their favorite non-Tennant main voc...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 17 min

Anime x Pop: Dragonball Daima Premiere + Henry Cavill in Live Action Voltron

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...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 17 min

Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelorette S1E4

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 first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette! This week it's a double feature of Golden Bachelorette and Love is Blind S7 Episodes 1-6. First, Michelle and DJ cover all of the twists and turns with the ...

Oct 13, 20241 hr 20 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: The Twilight Zone 65th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 65th anniversary of The Twilight Zone . Joining them is special guest Randy Allain, co-host of Pod of Doom and Media/Lit . The Twilight Zone is a science fiction anthology series created by Rod Serling. It premiered October 2, 1959 on CBS. It ran for five seasons and a total of 156 episodes. The final episode aired on June 19, 1964. Reruns traditionally play on Syfy on New Year’s and the Fourth of July. Each episode is a self-contained sci-fi/fan...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 11 min

Not Couple Goals: Suitable Flesh (2023)

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...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 36 min

Blerd Watchers: Agatha All Along & Vox Machina S3 Reviews; Squid Game 2 Trailer + My Hero Academia Season Finale Preview

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! Marshall and Courtney dive into an exciting October, discussing various TV shows and trailers, starting with the 'Squid Game' season 2 trailer. They reveal their passion for its upcoming impact and explore anime like 'My Hero Academia', fo...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 11 min

Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelorette S1E3

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 first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette! This week it's off to Paris....Las Vegas! Michelle and DJ recap the one on one's with Pascal and Jonathon and how they showcased very two different sides of...

Oct 06, 202459 min

TV Break: October 2024 - Agatha All Along; The Penguin; English Teacher; Slow Horses + Netflix's Latest Data Dump

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 The Penguin, Disney Plus’s Agatha All Along, Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, and Netflix’s Miss Night & Day. News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh par...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 18 min

Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelorette S1E2

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 first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette! This week, Michelle and DJ travel to the happiest place on Earth, and some less happy places. They discuss a pretty solid, if boring, episode of the Golden ...

Sep 29, 202442 min

Pod of Doom: Black Sabbath, 1970

This is Pod of Doom , a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes , Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of this pioneering metal band. In the first official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy discuss the eponymous debut from the dark lords. They share their admiration for Middle-...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 22 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Defenders Disassembled - Iron Fist S2 + Every Disney Plus MCU Series Ranked

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...

Sep 23, 20242 hr 19 min

Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelorette S1 Premiere

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 first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette! It's the premiere of the Golden Bachelorette! Michelle and DJ do a "vibes check" on all of the gentlemen and give some predictions for who they think will g...

Sep 22, 20241 hr 29 min

Batman by the Numbers: Every Movie Joker, 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...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 51 min

Anime x Pop: Netflix's Terminator Zero + Tomb Raider Teaser Trailer Reaction

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...

Sep 16, 20242 hr 6 min

Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelorette S1 "Meet The Men" 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 back talking about the first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette! This week Michelle and DJ preview Joan's men for the upcoming season of the Golden Bachelorette. They give their thoughts on who they think will go far and ...

Sep 15, 202456 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: The Magic School Bus 30th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Magic School Bus . The Magic School Bus is an animated children’s education show, based on the book series by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. The show premiered on PBS on September 10, 1994. The show ran for four seasons and a total of 52 episodes. It concluded on December 6, 1997 but was in reruns for years. In the show, elementary school teacher Ms. Frizzle (Lily Tomlin) takes her students on fantastic adventures on her mag...

Sep 13, 20241 hr 1 min

Blerd Watchers: Arcane & Agatha Trailer Reactions; The Witch & The Beast S1 Review; & Ted Lasso SEASON FOUR?!?

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 provide their instant reaction to the latest trailers for Agatha All Along and Arcane S2, and wildly speculate about what they’d like to see from a fourth season of Ted Lasso, now that we’ve heard confirmation t...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 8 min

Not Couple Goals: Dracula 2000 (2000)

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...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 27 min
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