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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

Pod of Doom: Never Say Die!, 1978

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 eighth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy talk about the band’s last album with Ozzy (for a while, anyway). They diss Kiss the way Kiss d...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 38 min

Roses & Rejections: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Finale Reaction

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 of reality television while The Bachelor is on hiatus! This week Michelle and DJ cover the Season Finale of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 17. They cover all of the performances, and all of their favorite looks acro...

Apr 23, 202543 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Marvel Zombies Era Part 2 - The Punisher (2004) & Punisher: War Zone (2008)

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 ...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 52 min

Batman By The Numbers: Batman Allies 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...

Apr 18, 20252 hr 46 min

Roses & Rejections: Netflix's Temptation Island + RuPaul's Drag Race Finale 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 taking a tour of reality television while The Bachelor is on hiatus! This week Michelle and DJ cover Netflix's Temptation Island. They start with a spoiler free review before getting into full spoilers on the entire season. T...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 22 min

Anime x Pop: Netflix's Devil May Cry + The 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

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...

Apr 14, 20252 hr 20 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: Yu-Gi-Oh! 25th Anniversary

Yu-Gi-Oh! first aired in Japan 25 years ago and brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about it. Yu-Gi-Oh! is the second anime adaptation of the manga series by Kazuki Takahashi. While the first anime covers the early arcs, the second focuses on the Duel Monsters portion of the story, hence the Japanese title Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters . The second series is in a separate continuity. It premiered in Japan on April 18, 2000. It ran in the US on Kids’ WB, starting in 2001. The show consist...

Apr 11, 20251 hr 20 min

TV Break: April 2025 - Reviews of White Lotus, The Pitt, Daredevil: Born Again, and Netflix’s Adolescence + Gunsmoke’s Surprise Streaming Success

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, HBO’s White Lotus, Disney Plus’s Daredevil: Born Again and Win or Lose, and Hulu’s Paradise. Newsbreak – This month, they discuss ⁠th...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 44 min

Blerd Watchers: Invincible S3, Severance S2, Solo Leveling S2, Reacher S3 Reviews + Early Thoughts on Daredevil: Born Again & The Punisher’s Return

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 month's edition, Marshall and Courtney dive into season finales, including Daredevil: Born Again, Reacher, Solo Leveling, Invincible Season 3, and Severance Season 2. They discuss the intricacies of each show, character development...

Apr 07, 20252 hr 11 min

Not Couple Goals: Life Itself (2018)

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...

Apr 04, 20251 hr 30 min

Pod of Doom: Technical Ecstasy, 1976

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 seventh official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy talk about the band’s divisive 1976 album. They discuss crossdressing presidents, reveal when ...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 27 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Avengers Doomsday Cast Announcement Emergency Reaction Pod

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 ...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 10 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S29 Finale + RuPaul's Drag Race Check In

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 Bachelor! It's the finale for Grant's season of The Bachelor. Michelle and DJ recap the ending that had everyone surprised, and how Grant handled the situation. They look forward to Bachelo...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 15 min

Batman By The Numbers: Live Action Clark Kent Performances 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...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 53 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Marvel Zombies Era Part 1 - Hulk (2003), Daredevil (2003), & Elektra (2005)

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 ...

Mar 21, 20252 hr 4 min

Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S29 Fantasy Suites + RuPaul's Drag Race Check In

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 Bachelor & Season 8 of Love is Blind! It's Fantasy Suites Week, or overnights or whatever your preferred term. Michelle and DJ discuss a trio of very underwhelming dates, while spending...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 12 min

Anime x Pop: Super Team Super Draft

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...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 44 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast – Avatar: The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary

Conspicuously absent on last month’s Better Call Saul podcast , Josh Sarnecky returns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender with his brother Aaron. Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated action-adventure series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The series premiered on Nickelodeon on February 21, 2005. It ran for three seasons and 61 episodes, finishing on July 19, 2008. The series takes place in a fantasy world where “benders” can manipulate the...

Mar 14, 20251 hr 57 min

Roses & Rejections: Love Is Blind S8 Finale and Reunion; Traitors S3 FInale; and The Bachelor S29 Women Tell All

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 Bachelor & Season 8 of Love is Blind! This week Michelle and DJ bring a mega sized podcast featuring the Love is Blind S8 finale and reunion, The Traitors S3 finale and reunion, and The...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 51 min

Blerd Watchers: Iyanu Trailer Reaction and Reacher S3 Review PLUS Solo Leveling Season 2, Severance Season 2, and Invincible S3 Check-Ins

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 March edition of Blerd Watchers, Courtney and Marshall dive into a variety of current and upcoming TV shows, providing previews and in-depth discussions. They kick off with a trailer reaction for the upcoming Cartoon Network show '...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 6 min

Not Couple Goals 'The Two Faces of January' (2014)

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...

Mar 07, 20251 hr 31 min

Roses & Rejections: Love Is Blind S8 Episodes 10-12 + Traitors S3 Drag Race Updates and Oscar Reactions!

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 & Season 8 of Love is Blind! Once again Michelle and DJ deliver a full sized episode of Roses and Rejections. It's hometown week for Grant, and it's mostly underwhelming an...

Mar 06, 20251 hr 20 min

TV Break: March 2025 - Reviews of White Lotus, Spider-Man, Severance, and Suits: LA + The Future of Star Wars TV

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, HBO’s White Lotus, Disney Plus’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and AppleTV Plus’s Severance, Prime Video’s Invincible, and A...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 56 min

Pod of Doom: Sabotage, 1975

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 sixth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy sit down to discuss the band’s 1973 barnstormer. They bask in the band’s New Age hippie-dippie t...

Feb 28, 20251 hr 23 min

Roses & Rejections: Roses & Rejections: Love Is Blind S8 Episodes 7-9 + Traitors S3, The Bachelor S29, & 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 Love is Blind S8 Episodes 7-9. They talk about some of the drama going on outside the show regarding some of the contestants. They follow up d...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 31 min

Batman By The Numbers: Every Batman Romantic Partner 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...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 52 min

Bill vs. The MCU: Captain America: Brave New World + The 2024 Fieges

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 ...

Feb 20, 20252 hr 14 min

Roses & Rejections: Roses & Rejections: Love Is Blind S8 Episodes 1-6 + Traitors S3, The Bachelor S29, & 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! Michelle and DJ are back to talk about (some) Bachelor, but mostly Love is Blind Season 8!! After a (brief) Bachelor recap, Michelle and DJ talk about Love is Blind Season 8 ....

Feb 20, 20251 hr 43 min

Anime x Pop: Devil May Cry Teaser Trailer Reaction + My Happy Marriage S2 and The Apothecary Diaries S2 Reviews

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...

Feb 17, 20251 hr 57 min

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: Better Call Saul 10th Anniversary

Aaron Sarnecky is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Better Call Saul , but his brother is conspicuously absent. Filling in for Josh is Alex Marcus, Podcast Director of The Pop Break. Alex previously discussed Breaking Bad with Aaron. Better Call Saul is a legal crime drama created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. It is a spinoff of Breaking Bad . It premiered on AMC on February 8, 2015. The show ran for six seasons and a total of 63 episodes. It ended on August 15, 2022. The show had a short...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 38 min
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