Socially Distanced

Holy HBO prestige drama, Batman! Socially Distanced is back and we're talking about the hit HBO series, The Penguin. Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com , is in the host seat this week and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and the Batman by the Numbers boys -- Dan Cohen and Kriss Ingersoll (of the Media/Lit Podcast). In the episode they discuss the brilliance...

It's a takeover of the Socially Distanced Podcast! DJ & Michelle Chapman of the Roses & Rejections Podcast (Pop Break's uber popular Bachelor & reality dating show) take over the show to talk about Love is Blind Season 7. Oh but don't fear -- Amanda and Bill are still on the show! Listen to them absolutely lose their minds talking about the couples.  Before that, the four talk about th...

It's once again time to go down, down, down the witches road as Socially Distanced gathers a coven to give instant reactions to the Agatha All Along finale. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat and is joined by Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, Jenn Johnson from The Queens of Nerdom Podcast and Val aka Dr. The Wife from Face4Wrestling to discuss the two episod...

Socially Distanced welcomes you to the second of their two-part Halloween Spooktacular series! This episode they head to Staten Island to discuss FX's hit series What We Do in the Shadows -- which is currently entering its finale season. "The Human Star Wars" Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat for the episode she curated -- as it turns out that her co-host Pop Break's editor-in-chief B...

They say the heart of rock 'n' roll is in Cleveland, well this week it's on Socially Distanced! Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat this week and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas to discuss the current inductee class for the Rock Hall -- which airs live on (where else) Disney+ on Saturday October 19. Bill and Amanda are joined by two music journa...

What's your favorite scary movie? That's right, the Socially Distanced Podcast is immersing itself fully into spooky season by watching the 1996 classic, Scream! Now why choose a 28-year-old movie to watch this October? Well, for obvious reasons it's one of the most popular horror films of the last 30 years, it's a very relevant franchise, and like ... it's Halloween. But there is one other thing...

Pop Break heads to Gotham City to review the first two episodes of the hit MAX series The Penguin. Bill Bodkin, is in the host seat, and is joined by co-host Amanda Rivas and the brand new dynamic duo of the Batman by the Numbers Podcast -- Dan Cohen and Kris Ingersoll of The Media Lit Podcast. In the episode they discuss their hype level for the series, which serves as a direct sequel/bridge, to...

Socially Distanced celebrates Pop Break's 15 years anniversary this week! In a special episode, Amanda Rivas is in the hosting seat as she interviews her podcast partner Bill Bodkin about all things Pop Break. IN the episode they discuss the impetus and inspiration behind Pop Break, a celebrity who definitely has a thing against the site, the staff of the site and how they are the lifeblood of...

Pop Break walks the Witches Road as they review the two-episode premiere of Marvel’s Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn. Amanda Rivas is in the host chair and is joined by Pop Break Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and DrtheWife from Face4Wrestling. They discuss their hype level for the series, the chemistry between Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke, the Aubrey Plaza of it all, the coven and if the series...

We're not going to say his name three times but Socially Distanced will be talking about the #1 movie in America -- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Kriss Nunez of the BCP+ (making his Socially Distanced debut) and Jeff Grettler of the Dos Incredibles Podcast to discuss the long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice. In the episode they discuss their history with the...

Are you ready for some football?! Socially Distanced is and we're bringing you a huge episode. Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Marshall Stevenson and Ben Murchison as they discuss the 2024-2025 for their favorite teams (the Giants, Cowboys, Eagles and Commanders respectively) as well as who will be in the big game this year, what team will be the biggest surprise, who will be the biggest disap...

Farewell summer and hello, fall! Socially Distanced is looking back at the best in television, streaming and cinema from the summer of 2024 and looking ahead to all that fall has to offer. Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Alex Marcus and Nynoshka Vazquez Suazo discuss Deadpool and Wolverine, House of the Dragon, Inside Out 2, tons of anime, Oscar bait, high profile trashy streaming shows and more! In th...

Fire it up! Fire it up! Fire it up! Socially Distanced revisits a film that led to a generation of goth kids and Hot Topic shoppers - The Crow (1994) Amanda Rivas is in the lead host seat as Pop Break's resident hardcore Crow fan and joined by Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus, stepping in for Bill Bodkin as co-host this week, and The Flamingo King Branden Vice. Hot on the heels of the up...

It’s a massive episode filled with news, churros and mouse ears as we dove deep into all the announcements from Disney’s D23 event. Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Pop Break’s Fairy Podfather Alex Marcus and Disney superfan Michelle Chapman (host of Roses and Rejections). In the episode they discuss the Skeleton Crew, Daredevil Born Again, Andor, Harrison Ford as the Red Hulk, Agatha Al...

Welcome to the final installment of The House Pop Break — Socially Distanced’s official House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones review series. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Marshall Stevenson of the Blerd Watchers podcast and Tyler McCarthy of the  Not Couple Goals podcast to discuss the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale. They discuss how this episode, despite what the interne...

We’re going to need you to come with us, peanut. That’s right Socially Distanced is heading to the multiverse to discuss  Deadpool and Wolverine! But that’s not all. That’s because this is our House of the Deadpool episode — where we’re also discussing the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon Season 2! Host Bill Bodkin is joined by Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus and very special gues...

Welcome to the House Pop Break -- where we discuss all things related to Westeros, King's Landing and House of the Dragon. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is back in the host seat and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and special guests Josh Sarnecky (Anime x Pop, TV Break, Anniversary Brothers) and making his Socially Distanced debut, Kris Inge...

For the last time this year Socially Distanced goes to the High Republic to discuss The Acolyte. Host Amanda Rivas is rejoined by Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin and Podcasting Editor Alex Marcus along with special guests Amanda Clark and Murjani Rawls to discuss The Acolyte Season Finale. In the episode the discuss the various issues they had with the plot including Sol’s motivations and th...

Welcome to Socially Distanced’s fourth installment of the House of the Acolyte review series — where we review both the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte and the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon . This episode is hosted by Amanda Rivas (for The Acolyte section) and special guest host Alex Marcus (for The House of the Dragon section), tagging in for Bill Bodkin this week. They are join...

Welcome to Socially Distanced's third installment of the House of the Acolyte review series -- where we review both the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte and the second season of HBO's House of the Dragon. The episode is hosted by Amanda Rivas (for the Acolyte section) and Bill Bodkin (for the House of the Dragon section). This week they are joined by the hosts of the Blerd Watchers pod...

Socially Distanced returns to Westeros via light speed for the second part of its Acolyte and House of the Dragon review series. In this episode Bill and Amanda are joined by Pop Breaks House of the Dragon beat writer Randy Allain (host of the Media/Lit pod) and Roses and Rejections host Michelle Chapman. They discuss the epic light saber battles in The Acolyte and the performance from Manny Jacin...

Pop Break's House of the Acolyte Series Officially Begins! However, before we start - we need to ask a favor. On Tuesday June 18, Pop Break lost one of their own, staff writer Michael Vacchiano. Mike left behind a wife, a four-year-old daughter and a 16 month old son. His friends and family have come together to raise money for his family in this time of great need. If you're able to donat...

Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away with a deep dive into The Acolyte Episode 3. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the hosting seat of the Jedi Council and is joined by Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, Pop Break staff writer and resident reviewer of The Acolyte Amanda "Amanda Jr." Clark and special guest Jeff Fountain of the Unit...

Socially Distanced enters its High Republic era as The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia Amanda Rivas hops into the host chair this week with Bill Bodkin and special guest Jeff Grettler of the Dos Incredibles Network to discuss the first two episodes of The Acolyte. This newest iteration of the Jedi Council discusses their hype level for this series, the fate of Master Indara, cast performances, whethe...

Lords and ladies, Socially Distanced goes back to the ‘ton as we discuss the most popular show in all the world right now - Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1. Pop Break’s version of Lady Whistledown - Bill Bodkin - brings an unhinged hosting style to this new episode and is joined by Amanda Rivas, her sister and Bridgerton superfan Vanessa Gonzales, Pop Break podcast director Alex Marcus and newcomer to...