Socially Distanced

Socially Distanced travels to the heart of rock 'n' roll, which as Huey Lewis once told us, is indeed in Cleveland. That's right they're talking about the Class of 2025 Rock + Roll Hall of Fame Inductees which streams live on Disney+ this weekend. Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Pop Break writer Alex Biese to discuss the merits of the inductees: Bad Company, Chubby Check...

Socially Distanced concludes its spooky season coverage with an absolute bang -- reviewing the first episode of HBO's new series, IT: Welcome to Derry. Join the very scared host duo of Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas, and their fearless, debuting guest Marissa Ruiz, as they go back to the world of Andy Muschietti's version of Derry, Maine. They discuss their history with the IT property and they find...

Socially Distanced continues its spooky season mini-series with a look at The Mummy franchise. Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and special guest Olivia Aiere as they go back to ancient Egypt, or at least 1999 to discuss the Brendan Fraser/Rachel Weisz adventure film that was a huge box office success as well as the sexual awakening for so many. The trio discuss the sequels - The Mummy Returns, the...

It's Alive! It's Aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!!!!!!! Socially Distanced is officially in its spooky era as for the next three weeks we'll be discussing Halloween-centric goodness. This week, Bill and the newly engaged Amanda, kick things off with Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy of Not Couple Goals to discuss the 1974 Mel Brooks classic comedy, Young Frankenstein. They discuss the sheer bril...

In this episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast, hosted by Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, and special guest host Podcast Director Alex Marcus, the team dives deep into Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Joined by guests from Rutgers University, including Aria Clarke, Jafreisy Garcia, and returning guest Yassmin Elmouzaieg, they analyze key tracks, lyrics, and the...

Socially Distanced is without Bill Bodkin this week, but co-host Amanda Rivas is joined by a panel of Marvel podcasting all stars to fill the gap. Bill vs. The MCU and It’s Tom-plicated host Alex Marcus and Blerd Watchers’ Marshall & Courtney Stevenson are all in attendance as they break down a surprisingly big week for Marvel! First up, the team explain why this week’s announcement that Disne...

Socially Distanced is guestless this week as Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas chop it up about the world of pop culture. The trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu is first up. They discuss their new hope for Star Wars, whether this film is coming way too late, the impetus of Disney+ and how the new Ryan Gosling Star Wars film is the one they’re most excited for. Next up they go to the year 2000 to dis...

Socially Distanced wraps itself a warm, cozy blanket, brews a piping pumpkin spice beverage, channels their inner hashira and dives deep into the worlds of autumn and anime. This dual episode finds Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, and special guest Avani Goswami (Pop Break's TV Editor) discussing the rise of anime in mainstream pop culture. They focus on the long-lasting popularity of Netflix's K Pop De...

Pop Break is celebrating its 16 year anniversary by raising money for St. Jude! If you have a few dollars, please consider giving to help children and their families out! Click here to donate. Socially Distanced is  heading back to Nevermore Academy to finish their coverage of Wednesday Season 2. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and is joined by his co-host Amanda Ri...

Get ready for the wildest episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast. Pop Break celebrates the beginning of football season by taking you into draft room of Pop Break's Fantasy Football League. The League dubbed "The Michael Bay Cup" is in its 10th season and is now at its largest with 12 teams! Join Bill Bodkin (The Dilfy SOB's), Amanda Rivas (Henry Cavill's Chest and Abs), B...

Socially Distanced asks once again, do you wanna do you wanna do you wanna taste it! Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and everyone's favorite goth mom Amanda Rivas welcome back Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and wrestler JP Harlow. They start off with their Pre-Game segment, where they share laughs and insights on the beloved series The Office and the intriguing The Paper...

In this episode, authors Kase Wickman, Joanna Weiss, and Moira McAvoy join the Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus to discuss their upcoming book, Taylor Swift: Album by Album , set to release on October 7th, 2025. The conversation touches on various topics including Taylor Swift's announcement of her 12th studio album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' her re-recording projects, and her...

Socially Distanced returns to the Nevermore Academy as they review Wednesday Season 2 Part 1. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and he is joined by everyone's favorite goth mom Amanda Rivas, and special guest Ella Jay ( A Wrestling Gal ) who is making her Socially Distanced debut. In the pre-game segments of the podcast they discuss the breaking news straight from...

In this episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss their experiences at Comic-Con, including highlights from the George Lucas panel and insights into upcoming projects like Peacemaker Season 2 and Project Hail Mary.  They also delve into the recent Marvel rankings, debating the placement of various projects, including Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 and Hawkeye, while expressing their thoughts on...

Socially Distanced goes all sorts of retrofuturistic ... as a family ... because this week we're discussing Fantastic Four: First Steps. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat as he is joined, as always, by the Sue Storm of Pop Break, Amanda Rivas. Joining Bill and Amanda this episode is Murjani Rawls ( NJ.com , Substream & a 10-year vet of Pop Break) and making he...

This week we celebrate Amanda's three-year anniversary as co-host of Socially Distanced with an episode dedicated to one of her favorite pastimes -- cosplay! Bill Bodkin is in the hosting seat as Amanda, Branden Vice and Krista Perez of The ConCulture Podcast to discuss the art of cosplay. The panel discusses their inspiration to begin cosplay, the anxiety that comes with being out in public a...

On this week’s milestone episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast , Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin assembles a full-on Justice League of Pop Break personalities to break down James Gunn’s bold new vision for the Man of Steel. Is Superman the dawn of a new era for DC, or just another reboot in a cape? Bill is joined by co-host Amanda Rivas —the show’s very own Padmé Amidala of anime and the undispute...

Socially Distanced heads to a remote island filled with mutant dinosaurs to talk about the #1 movie in America -- Jurassic World: Rebirth. Bill Bodkin, Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief, is in the host seat to discuss the 7th entrant into the Jurassic film series starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey. Joining Bill on this epic quest is "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia...

The Socially Distanced Podcast channels their inner Ian Malcom, Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler as they take you to Jurassic Park! "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat as she discusses one of her favorite movies of all-time. She is joined by Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, Jenn Johnson of The Queens of Nerdom & Cutting Edge Hero Podcast on the...

Socially Distanced heads back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! In this episode Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas discuss the first three episodes of Marvel Television's new series Ironheart. The long-delayed series follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorn) as she returns home to Chicago and falls into a world of crime lead by the mysterious Hood (Anthony Ramos).  In the episode Bill and Amanda talk...

Socially Distanced is ready for summer! Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Alex Marcus as they preview Summer 2025 at the movies, on television and more. In the episode find out which movies and television shows they believe are going to live up to the hype and which have the highest chance of flopping.  They also rank the films and TV shows they're most excited about. You'll hear them dis...

In episode 265 of the Socially Distanced Podcast, hosts Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin welcome Podcast Director Alex Marcus and special guest Jeff Grettler of Dos Incredibles to discuss the latest addition to the Predator franchise, 'Predator: Killer of Killers.' The team delves into the film's structure, animation style, and impact on the Predator universe. They highlight the film's...

In this episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast, hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas welcome on It’s Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast host Alex Marcus and Should I Go See It host Bill George to dive into the maybe final Mission Impossible film. The conversation flows through various themes, including the evolution of the Mission Impossible series and the impact of Tom Cruise's stunts on th...

On this episode of Socially Distanced , host Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break’s weekly The Last of Us recapper Sam Niles and Pop Break’s Podcast Director Alex Marcus, host of Bill vs. The MCU and It’s Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast . Together, they dive into a wide-ranging discussion spanning the Marvel Cinematic Universe and HBO’s acclaimed adaptation of The Last of Us . The episode kicks...

Get ready for big tears, big action and a whole bunch of positivity as Socially Distanced returns to the Star Wars Universe to discuss the Andor Series Finale. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the pilot seat of the U-Wing with a crew that includes Bill Bodkin, Pop Break staff writer Amanda Hoffman and returning for the first time in forever -- podcast director Alex M...