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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

Roses & Rejections: The Ultimatum S2

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 waiting for dual debuts of The Golden Bachelor & Bachelor in Paradise later this fall. Until then, they are taking a tour of some of their other reality dating favorites every other week. This week, Michelle and DJ are jo...

Sep 07, 20231 hr 53 min

Anime x Pop: Netflix's Live Action One Piece 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 a panel of 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 just taking that initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is th...

Sep 06, 20232 hr 3 min

TV Break: September 2023 - Ahsoka S1 Dazzles; Reservation Dogs S3 Dominates; MGM+’s The Winter King Debuts; & AMPTP Dooms WGA Negotiations

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 My Adventures with Superman, Hulu’s Reservation Dogs, FX’s What We Do In The Shadows, HBO’s How To with John Wilson, Netflix’s One Piece & ...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 20 min

Batman By The Numbers: The Dark Knight 15th Anniversary

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...

Aug 29, 20231 hr 14 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelorette S20 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 for the Season 20 of The Bachelorette! It's the Bachelorette Season 20 Finale and Michelle and DJ cover all of the dramatic moments. From Joey's tearful exit to the announcement of the new Bachelor, it's a jammed packed ...

Aug 23, 202356 min

Blerd Watchers: Hijack, WGA & SAG AFTRA Strike Update, & Secret Invasion Mop Up

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 recap the latest ins and outs of Hollywood’s Striking Hot Summer. They also review the new AppleTV+ thriller Hijack, starring Idris Elba as a business negotiator turned aircraft hijacking victim. Plus, they doub...

Aug 23, 20231 hr 12 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelorette S20 Men Tell All + The Golden Bachelor 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 for the Season 20 of The Bachelorette! This week Michelle and DJ cover a rather uneventful Men Tell All. They talk about Brayden's future on Bachelor in Paradise, whether Xavier can be redeemed or not, and wrap up with a...

Aug 17, 202338 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Agents of SHIELD S2 - The Rise of The Inhumans w/ Aaron Sarnecky

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts ⁠ Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus ⁠ and ⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin ⁠ take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga. After rewatching the first four phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in season one and rewatching most of the first phase of Marvel’s Defenders Saga in...

Aug 15, 20232 hr 18 min

The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: That ‘70s Show 25th Anniversary

Senior Writer Aaron Sarnecky and Senior TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky are back. This time they’re talking about That ‘70s Show for its 25th anniversary. That ‘70s Show is a sitcom created by Mark Brazill, Bonnie Turner, and Terry Turner. It debuted on August 23, 1998 on FOX, where it ran for eight seasons. The 200th and final episode aired on May 18, 2006. Set in the 1970s, the series chronicles the misadventures of teenager Eric Forman (Topher Grace) and his friends. His friends are Donna (Laura P...

Aug 14, 202348 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelorette S20E7

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 for the Season 20 of The Bachelorette! This week Michelle and DJ break down a surprising Fantasy Suite week. They start out with some news and then cover Xavier's surprising exit and Aaron's even more surprising return. ...

Aug 09, 202341 min

TV Break: August 2023 - Heartstopper’s S2 Swoons; Special Ops: Lioness Lowers The Bar; AMPTP Refuses to Return To Table w/ WGA, SAG-AFTRA; & AEW Collision Continues to Impress

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 Harley Quinn, Hulu’s Futurama & Reservation Dogs, FX’s What We Do In The Shadows, HBO’s How To with John Wilson, AppleTV+’s The Afterparty,...

Aug 07, 20231 hr 31 min

Batman By The Numbers: Summer 2023 DCU Check In

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...

Aug 05, 20231 hr 38 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelorette S20E6

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 for the Season 20 of The Bachelorette! This week Michelle and DJ cover hometowns. They give their thoughts on who they think the front runners are after the Final 3 are revealed going into Fantasy Suites. They wrap up wi...

Aug 02, 202342 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelorette S20E5

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 for the Season 20 of The Bachelorette! This week Michelle and DJ cover the last episode of Charity's season before hometowns. Charity takes a trip to New Orleans for some rather unremarkable dates. Michelle and DJ give t...

Jul 26, 202349 min

Blerd Watchers: Secret Invasion & Platonic, Plus Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire Impressions

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 discusses the first half of Disney Plus’ Secret Invasion, providing a review of the show before having a deep dive on what the series tells us about life inside the MCU and The Blip. They also review the new App...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 6 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelorette S20E4 + The Golden Bachelor & The SAG Strike

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 for the Season 20 of The Bachelorette! This week Michelle and DJ have a jam packed episode. They cover the news on the Golden Bachelor as well as the new air time for this season of the Bachelorette. They also give their...

Jul 20, 202336 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Agents of SHIELD S1 - The Fall of SHIELD w/ Lani Diane Rich

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts ⁠ Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus ⁠ and ⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin ⁠ take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga. After rewatching the first four phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in season one and rewatching most of the first phase of Marvel’s Defenders Saga in...

Jul 18, 20232 hr 14 min

The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Teen Titans 20th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Teen Titans as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Teen Titans is an animated superhero show based on the DC comics of the same name. The show premiered on Cartoon Network on July 19, 2003, where it ran for 65 episodes, along with “The Lost Episode” special and Trouble in Tokyo TV movie. The TV movie serves as the series finale and aired on September 15, 2006. The series also ran on Kids’ WB. In the show, the Teen Titans defend Jump City and the wor...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 13 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelorette S20E3

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's 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 for the Season 20 of The Bachelorette! This week Michelle and DJ cover a Barbie packed episode of the Bachelorette. They give their thoughts on all of the group date spon-con, and pour one out for Warwick during his reg...

Jul 12, 202346 min

TV Break: July 2023 - Secret Invasion Stumbles; Black Mirror Returns; Tom Holland Tries His Best; & The Best of 2023 TV So Far

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, Josh, and special guest Courtney Stevenson talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Netflix’s Black Mirror and The Way of the House Husband; AppleTV Plus’s Platonic and The Crowded Room, and FreeVee’s Jury D...

Jul 10, 20232 hr 16 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelorette S20E2

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's 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 for the Season 20 of The Bachelorette! This week Michelle and DJ cover all of the exciting drama on this surprisingly good episode of the Bachelorette. They go over their favorite group dates, men, and predictions for w...

Jul 05, 202343 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelorette S20 Premiere

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's 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 for the Season 20 of The Bachelorette! This week, Michelle and DJ recap the season 20 premiere of the Bachelorette. They cover all of the memorable entrances, gimmicks, and drama. They give their predictions for the upc...

Jun 28, 202354 min

Blerd Watchers: Netflix's Avatar + Platonic, Plus Anime Updates

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 discuss the latest sneak peek at Netflix’s Live Action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Then they check in on the first season of Apple TV Plus’s Platonic before wrapping up by checking in on anime Demo...

Jun 22, 20231 hr 12 min

Batman By The Numbers: The Flash (2023)

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 20, 20231 hr 10 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Phase V Part 1 - Quantumania, Guardian vol. 3, and the State of the MCU

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 the first half of 2023 completing their first season on Netflix’s The Defenders Saga, culminating in Netflix’s The Defenders miniseries. This ...

Jun 13, 20232 hr 42 min

The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Match Game '73 50th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for another TV retrospective. Joining them is Digital Trends Editor Allison Lips as they talk about Match Game ‘73. Match Game ‘73 (retitled for every new year) is the first revival of the 1960s game show The Match Game. The show premiered on CBS in 1973. Though CBS canceled the show in 1979, a new syndicated version premiered later the same year and ran until 1982. On the show, contestants attempt to match a panel of celebrities’ answers to humorous questions. R...

Jun 12, 20231 hr 15 min

Roses & Rejections: The Ultimatum: Queer Love Ep 1-8

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 waiting for The Bachelorette’s new season in June. Until then, they are taking a tour of some of their other reality dating favorites every other week. This week Michelle and DJ discuss episodes 1-8 of Netflix's The Ultimatum...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 4 min

TV Break: June 2023 - American Born Chinese Charms; WGA Strikes; & Succession, Barry, Yellowjackets, Ted Lasso, & The Flash End

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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s Succession & Barry, Showtime’s Yellowjackets, AppleTV Plus’s Ted Lasso, FreeVee’s Jury Duty, CW’s The Flash, and Disney Plus’s The Mandaloria...

Jun 05, 20231 hr 36 min

Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelor News + Jury Duty, Farmer Wants a Wife, & Next Level Chef 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 waiting for The Bachelorette’s new season in June. Until then, they are taking a tour of some of their other reality dating favorites every other week. This week Michelle and DJ have a packed pod! They discuss their updates o...

May 24, 20231 hr 12 min

Batman By The Numbers: Best Batman Actors 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...

May 23, 20232 hr 23 min
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