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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 Bachelor Season 29 Episode 3 + The Traitors & Drag Race Updates

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 Season 29 of The Bachelorette! This week, Michelle and DJ cover (another) underwhelming episode of the Bachelor. They discuss why the lack of a clear villain is making the show feel a bit empty, and what ca...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 10 min

Blerd Watchers: Solo Leveling, Severance, and Invincible S3 Premiere Deep Dive

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, hosts Marshall and Courtney dive into their current favorite shows, providing episode-by-episode breakdowns and analyses. They revisit the first three episodes of 'Invincible' Season 3, exploring key plot points and charac...

Feb 10, 20251 hr 46 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor Season 29 Episode 2 + The Traitors & Drag Race Recaps

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 Season 29 of The Bachelorette! This week, Michelle and DJ cover a, slightly uninteresting, episode of the Bachelor. They talk about possibly one of the worst one on ones in recent memory, and talk about wha...

Feb 09, 202559 min

Not Couple Goals: The Girl in the Pool (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 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. In t...

Feb 07, 20251 hr 33 min

TV Break: February 2025 - Reviews of Hulu's Paradise, Max's The Pitt, & AppleTV's Severance; Plus a Deep Dive on Netflix's 2025 Plans and Mikey Madison's Better Things Revisited

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 The Pitt, Disney Plus’s Skeleton Crew, and AppleTV Plus’s Severance, and Hulu’s Paradise. Newsbreak – This month, they discuss a recent Variety...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 22 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Phase V Part 3 - Echo and Agatha All Along

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, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in ...

Jan 31, 20252 hr 15 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor Season 29 Premiere + The Traitors, Drag Race, & The Floor

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 Season 29 of The Bachelorette! Michelle and DJ are back! After a month's long hiatus Michelle and DJ return to recap Grant Ellis' season premiere of the Bachelor. They also go through a round table of vario...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 29 min

Pod of Doom: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, 1973

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 fifth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy sit down to discuss the band’s 1973 barnstormer. They imagine Ozzy’s eccentric singing preparatio...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 28 min

Batman By The Numbers: The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997)

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...

Jan 24, 20251 hr 7 min

Anime x Pop: 2025 Winter Anime Preview and Anime Crush Quiz with Blerd Watchers PLUS Solo Leveling S2 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...

Jan 21, 20252 hr 13 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: His Girl Friday 85th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are ringing in the New Year with a new podcast. This time they’re celebrating the 85th anniversary of His Girl Friday . His Girl Friday is a screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks. It is the second film adaptation of the play The Front Page . It opened in theaters on January 18, 1940. In the film, Hildy Johnson (Rosalind Russell), former star reporter of The Morning Post , arrives at the paper to tell her former editor and ex-husband Walter Burns (Cary Grant) she’s eng...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 2 min

Blerd Watchers: 2025 TV Preview, The Penguin Season 1 Review, Most Rewatchable TV Series of All Time, and 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! This month, our dynamic duo celebrate the New Year 2025, discuss their favorite rewatchable TV series , react to new trailers for 'The Last of Us' Season 2 and 'Reacher' Season 3 , and review 'Solo Leveling' Season 2 as well as a retrospec...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 55 min

Not Couple Goals: Teeth (2007)

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...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 30 min

TV Break: 2025 TV Preview Plus Netflix Reigns Supreme & Black Doves Takes Flight

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 Creature Commandos, Disney Plus’s Skeleton Crew & What If, and Netflix’s No Good Deed. Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a strea...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 58 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Defenders Disassembled - Jessica Jones S3 + Top 5 Dead Avenger Returns!

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...

Dec 30, 20242 hr

Batman by the Numbers: Definitive Batman Villains Draft

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...

Dec 27, 20242 hr 40 min

Roses & Rejections: The Ultimatum Season 3 Part 2

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 in off season mode, as The Bachelor and its many spinoffs take the next few weeks off! This week Michelle and DJ recap the finale and reunion episodes of Netflix's The Ultimatum Season 3. They discuss who actually came off lo...

Dec 25, 20241 hr 12 min

Pod of Doom: Vol. 4, 1972

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 fourth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy tackle Sabbath’s underrated (but aptly named) fourth volume. They relish Geezer Butler’s anti-j...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 28 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: Bicentennial Man 25th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for a bonus podcast to discuss Bicentennial Man for its 25th anniversary. Bicentennial Man is a science fiction comedy-drama directed by Chris Columbus and written by Nicholas Kazan. It is based on a novelette by Isaac Asimov, as well as a novel by Asimov and Robert Silverberg. It opened in theaters on December 17, 1999. The film follows Andrew, an immortal robot (Robin Williams) who first serves the Martin family in a futuristic 2005. Mr. Martin (Sam Neill), who...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 11 min

Anime x Pop: The Very Best of 2024 in Anime

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...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 54 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: Mickey’s Christmas Carol

Welcome to Saturday Morning Adventures - ThePopBreak.com's audio appreciation for all things animated. What better way to celebrate the holidays than by talking about the 40th Anniversary of the television debut of Mickey's Christmas Carol. On December 10, 1984, Disney's Oscar-nominated short film adaptation of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol premiered on NBC. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is the host and is joined by special guest Michelle Chapman (Roses & Rejections Podcast) to ...

Dec 14, 20241 hr 9 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: The Simpsons 35th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about The Simpsons for the series’ 35th anniversary. Joining them is Simpsons fan Stefan Thomas, who previously covered Mean Girls with the duo. The Simpsons is an adult animated sitcom created by Matt Groening, who developed the show with Sam Simon and James L. Brooks. It is based on shorts originating from The Tracy Ullman Show , beginning in 1987. The Simpsons series premiered on FOX on December 17, 1989. Now in its 36th season, over 700 episodes of th...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 22 min

Roses & Rejections: The Ultimatum Season 3 Part 1

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 in off season mode, as The Bachelor and its many spinoffs take the next few weeks off! This week, DJ and Michelle discuss Netflix's the Ultimatum Episodes 1-5. They go over all of the couples and discuss who they think can ma...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 24 min

Not Couple Goals: Killer Heat (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. T...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 24 min

TV Break: December 2024 - The Best Series, Biggest Stories, & Most Important Streamers of 2024

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: New Series Spotlight Rewind – Alex, Bill, and Josh check back in on all the series they covered in their New Series Spotlight segment this year to see which shows they actually kept up with and which fell by the wayside. News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the single story that they each believe was the b...

Dec 03, 20242 hr 24 min

Roses & Rejections: The Great British Bake Off 2024 Finale with Bill Bodkin

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 in off season mode, as The Bachelor and its many spinoffs take the next few weeks off! This week Michelle and DJ are joined by Pop Break Editor in Chief, Bill Bodkin, for a preview of the 2024 Great British Bake Off finale. T...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 19 min

Pod of Doom: Master of Reality, 1971

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 third official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy tackle Sabbath’s hard-hitting proto-doom album. They find reason to quote Arthur Miller’s The Cr...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 25 min

Saturday Morning Adventures: Doug

Only 90s Kids Know why this week’s Saturday Morning Adventures is a funny one…a Doug Funny one that is. That’s right, November’s episode is all about the Nicktoons classic, Doug. Leading the way is Pop Break All Star and frequent guest of the Socially Distanced podcast, Ben Murchison. He is joined by Editor in Chief of The Pop Break Bill Bodkin and Anime x Pop and Socially Distanced host Amanda Rivas. Together, the three of them dig into what made Doug one of the seminal series of the 90s, why i...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 8 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Defenders Disassembled - Daredevil S3 + MCU 2025 Preview

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...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 55 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor Season 29 First Look PLUS The Golden Bachelorette S1 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 talking about the first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette! It's the Golden Bachelorette finale and Michelle and DJ....don't have much to say. They cover a very underwhelming finale and discuss where the franchise go...

Nov 16, 202451 min
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