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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

Live, Laugh, & Lovey: MAFS New Orleans Ep. 1 / MAFS AUS Ep. 16-17

On this week's reality check-in episode of Live, Laugh, & Lovey, the gang gets a double dose of Married at First Sight, as they discuss the premiere episode of Married at First Sight: New Orleans and continue their coverage of Married at First Sight: Australia. Check out descriptions of each episode below and be sure to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube . MAFS New Orleans Season 11 Ep. 1 (Aired July 15, 2020) Home of the Big Easy, beneigts, gumbo, and gre...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 57 min

Good Bye to All That: Down to Earth with Zac Efron

On this episode, TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Justin of Justin Watches Movies . We discuss our feelings on Zac Efron as an actor and celebrity; his dad bod; his friendship with Darin Olien, the show’s cohost and author of Superlife; the joys of watching Zac learn science; how well the show works as a travel show; how well the show works as a documentary advocating for sustainable living; the best and worst locales they visit; and the intense finale where the hosts learn about efforts to sa...

Jul 22, 20201 hr 4 min

Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Greenleaf S5E4

Welp, it looks like the Greenleaf clan could possibly be on a comeback. With the patriarch going aroundtown trying to mend fences, Bishop seems to be clearing his conscience more and more with eachepisode. He was able to clear the air with Tara about theloss of her father, but will Tara come backasking for the estate? And speaking of the home ... will the lady of the house-Mae continue with hercome to Jesus tour as she emotionally reconciles with each of her kids ... except Grace of course . Fol...

Jul 20, 20201 hr

TV Break: July 2020 - Hamilton on Disney+, HBO's Stacked Summer, Emmy's Predictions, & A Return to The West Wing

Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including and they go very HBO heavy by recommending — Watchmen , Perry Mason , I’ll Be Gone in the Dark and I May Destroy You. The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 36 min

Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Greenleaf S5E3

Jacob is on his continued journey of finding the truth behind the Greenleaf estate all while battling Kerissa over the custody of their son. Follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube .

Jul 13, 202048 min

Good Bye to All That: Love, Victor S1

This week on Good Bye to All That, TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by The Talk Film Society’s Manish Mathur (It Pod to Be You; Queer & Now) to dish about Hulu’s Love, Victor, the sequel/spinoff to 20th Century Fox’s 2018 feature film Love, Simon. In the episode, we dive into what we thought of Love, Simon; Michael Cimino’s acting strengths and weaknesses; Victor’s queer journey, Lake & Felix’s connection; all things Benji; Mia and Andrew (AND SOPHIA BUSH); Pilar being underserved; actual...

Jul 07, 20201 hr 38 min

Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Greenleaf S5E2

Charity is an entire fool already as she battles for her place within the H&H empire. Jacob is onto Kerrisa and her schemes, and WHEN will Baby Nathan ever grow up? Follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube .

Jul 06, 202050 min

Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Greenleaf S5E1

The Greenleaf clan are back for their final season. Will we really get to know AJ a little more? Is Jacob going to finally kick Kerissa out of the house? And will Charity get her breakthrough with Phil and H&H? Follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube .

Jul 01, 20201 hr 3 min

Good Bye to All That: Insecure Season 4

Episode #4 of the Good Bye To All That podcast series (a part of Pop Break TV presented by the Pop Break Radio Network) finds TV Editor Alex Marcus (@ MediaThinkings ) joined by new Pop Break contributor Lovey McPherson (@ IAmLoveyToo ) to discuss the Season 4 finale of HBO’s Insecure , created by and starring Issa Rae. In this episode we discuss: All the ins and outs of the rift between Molly (Yvonne Orji, Night School ) and Issa (Rae) that dominated this season. Molly’s struggles keeping the s...

Jun 30, 20201 hr 11 min

TV Break: June 2020 - HBO MAX’s Legendary, Police Procedurals & The New Bachelor

Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Disney+ and BBC Australia’s hit series Bluey , The Good Place , Snowpiercer , and HBO’s first original series Love Life. The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh dis...

Jun 23, 20201 hr 41 min

Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Insecure S4E9

Listen Issa did her part by trying to mend the fences between she and Molly! Whereas Molly's selfish ass ... What's your take on it? Follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube .

Jun 12, 20201 hr 14 min

Good Bye to All That: Batwoman S1

Welcome to the third episode of Good Bye to All That – Pop Break’s television podcast series that focuses on season (and sometimes series) finales of shows you absolutely need to be watching. Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Pop Break Television Columnist Alan Sarapa (writer of Alan’s Soap Box). Together this dynamic duo (sorry, had to) do a deep dive into the highs and lows of the debut season of the CW’s Batwoman . Batwoman, which premiered on October 6, 2019, was develop...

Jun 10, 20201 hr 27 min

Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Insecure S4E7

What's to do on a BAEcation? Sex of course! Mixed with a little racism and overreacting ... It's a fun time for all! Check out this week's discussion as we try to figure out what the hell is wrong with Molly! Follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube .

May 28, 20201 hr 12 min

The Anniversary Brothers: The LOST Finale’s 10th Anniversary

Believe it or not, it’s been 10 years since LOST ended. To celebrate, brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are going back to the Island and reexamining the series finale. LOST ran for six seasons on ABC, from September 22, 2004 to May 23, 2010. The series centered on the survivors of a plane crash stranded on a mysterious island. It featured an ensemble cast that included Matthew Fox, Terry O’Quinn, Evangeline Lilly, Josh Holloway, Jorge Garcia, Michael Emerson, Henry Ian Cusick, and many, many more...

May 26, 20201 hr 38 min

Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Insecure S4E6

This week, Lovey and the gang dish on HBO's Insecure S4E6 "Low Key Done" Follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube .

May 22, 202058 min

TV Break: May 2020 - The Eddy, HBO MAX & COVID-19 Related Storylines on TV

Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Dark Side of the Ring, Clone Wars, and Hulu’s Normal People . The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the possibility of COVID-19 related storylines in mode...

May 19, 20201 hr 36 min

Good Bye to All That: Normal People

Welcome to the second episode of Good Bye to All That – Pop Break’s television podcast series that focuses on season (and sometimes series) finales of shows you absolutely need to be watching. Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by former Television Editor and current senior writer/podcast Matt Taylor – who you’ve heard on And The Winner Still is Like, and The Way Too Early Oscar Prediction Podcast. This episode they talk about Hulu’s smash sensation, Normal People . Normal Peopl...

May 12, 20201 hr 11 min

Good Bye To All That: Westworld S3

Goodbye to All That...is Pop Break's brand new podcast series that looks at Season (and sometimes series) finales happening in 2020. Hosted by Pop Break's TV Editor Alex Marcus, this series features guests from Pop Break and the world of pop culture. In the premiere episode Alex is joined by Pop Break music editor Kat Manos, and the site's editor-in-chief and Westworld reviewer, Bill Bodkin. The trio talk about the third season by breaking down the five major relationships in the series as well ...

May 05, 20201 hr 47 min

Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Insecure S4E2

Lovey welcomes her good friend Jonay to break down all the ins and outs of HBO's Insecure S4 E2 "Lowkey Distant" Follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube .

May 01, 202051 min

TV Break: April 2020 - Mrs. America, Netflix, and JJ Abrams' HBO MAX Deal

Pop Break's Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Ducktales , The Plot Against America , Star Wars: Clone Wars and more The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss JJ Abrams' massive deal with HBO MAX, and the ...

Apr 15, 20201 hr 23 min

TV Break: March 2020 - Devs, Westworld & TV in a Time of Quarantine

Welcome to TV Break, the monthly television podcast of The Pop Break! Newly minted Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Westworld , Year of the Rabbit , The Plot Against America , and more. The News You Need to Know – Alex...

Mar 15, 20201 hr 27 min
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