Socially Distanced

Socially Distanced jumps back into the TARDIS to discuss the latest episodes of Disney Plus's iteration of Doctor Who as Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Randy Allain (Every Pod You Cast, Media/Lit) discuss "Space Babies," "Devil's Chord" and "Boom." This trio of intrepid travelers across space and time discuss The Beatles, Jinkx Monsoon's performance as The...

This week on Socially Distanced we’re going all in on X-Men. Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Alex Marcus and special guest Matt Farley of Marvel Guides as they discuss the X-Men 97 finale and they create and cast their own MCU X-Men film. In the first segment of the episode they break down the finale of X-Men ‘97. They talk about if it lived up to expectations, what parts didn’t work, the great pu...

Are you ready for some football? Socially Distanced presents its third annual post draft and off season episode! The NFC East Group Therapy squad - Al Mannarino, Amanda Rivas, Ben Murchison, Bill Bodkin and Marshall Stevenson are back to talk about their favorite teams off season moves - the good, the bad and the Saquon Barkley of it all. They discuss the NFL draft, predict who will end up in the...

May the 4th be with you! Socially Distanced celebrates all things Star Wars this week by getting the band back together! That's right Al Mannarino returns to Socially Distanced after wandering the desert of Tatooine! You can also literally hear his heart break as he watches the Knicks lose to the 76ers during the podcast. On the episode, Al is joined by the host of the show -- "The Human...

It’s Social Season on The Socially Distanced Podcast or should we say posh-cast. Yes, we’re heading to Shondaland to discuss Netflix’s undeniable hit series Bridgerton. Hosting this episode is Vanessa Gonzales, Bridgerton super fan and sister of our very own Amanda Rivas. Vanessa guides Amanda, Bill Bodkin, Alex Marcus and fellow Bridgerton super fan and Pop Break TV Editor Avani Goswami (making h...

Socially Distanced goes deep into the vaults to discuss Prime Video's smash hit new series, Fallout! Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin does his worst Walton Goggins impersonation and leads the podcast through discussion. He's joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, and making his Socially Distanced debut -- Kelvin Kately (Dat Feelin' Podcast Netwo...

Yes, it's the Madame Web episode of Socially Distanced, so pack your party bags people it's gonna be a large one. Bill  Bodkin is in the host chair to discuss this cinematic classic that was just in theaters two weeks ago and is now on VOD...at a discounted price. Bill is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, as well as the hosts of Not Couple Goals -- "...

Whoaaaa whooaaaaa it's Wrestlemania! That's right Socially Distanced is doing it's first-ever all wrestling show! In this episode, Amanda Rivas, "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia," is in the host seat and she's driving the bus all the way to Philadelphia as we're doing predictions for the biggest Wrestlemania ever -- Wrestlemania XL (that's Wrestlemania 40 for all...

The Matrix turns 25 and Socially Distanced is here to take the red pill and go down the rabbit hole to discuss this iconic science fiction masterpiece. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the hosting seat to discuss the film along with "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, "The Voice of God" Marshall Stevenson (co-host of Blerd Watchers) and Emmy Award-...

Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel because Socially Distanced is going to the 2024 remake of Roadhouse. Pop Break’s Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin is joined by “The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia” Amanda Rivas, “The First Lady of Thirst” Allie Nelson (host of the Not Couple Goals podcast) and the “Moadib of Movies and TV” Murjani Rawls to discuss the film which premiered on Prime...

Lisan Al Gaib! Socially Distanced returns to Arrakis to discuss Dune Part Two. Pop Break’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin rides the worm with his fellow spicy guests Alisha Weinberger and Roses and Rejections’ DJ Chapman. They imbibe in the spice to break down Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s famed science fiction classics. They talk about the performances, the action, the famed...

Socially Distanced celebrates its 200th episode in a big way -- an Avengers draft! The Avengers are on the horizon in the Marvel Cinematic, but we have no clue who the team is just yet. So we've put together a pool of 90 active MCU characters, and we've recruited 8 people to draft their perfect Avengers team! That's right everyone from Thor and The Hulk to Marvel's Katy and that ki...

Socially Distanced celebrates Episode #199 with a journey back in time as they discuss X-Men: The Animated Series! Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus curates and hosts the episode in which he, Amanda Rivas, Bill Bodkin and special guest, independent comic book writer and creative Frank Martin discuss the iconic Phoenix and Dark Phoenix storylines. In their discussion they talk about the dark a...

Yip yip! Socially Distanced returns to bend the elements with an instant reaction to the first episode of Netflix’s live adaptation of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. Amanda Rivas hosts an all-star panel including her Anime x Pop co-host Josh Sarnecky, Pop Break staff writer Nynoshka Vazquez Sauzo and Pop Break’s own General Iroh - Bill Bodkin. The team discusses their hopes and fears he...

Yip yip! The Socially Distanced Podcast is here to help you pre-game for Netflix’s live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender by diving into season one of the animated series - which will be a big part of the live adaptation. Amanda Rivas is in the host seat and has Bill Bodkin and Alex Marcus along for the journey into airbending, flying buffalos and fire daddies. They discuss the emoti...

The NFC East Group Therapy Session is back for the last time for the 2023-2024 season -- just in time for the big game this Sunday in Las Vegas. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief is the quarterback for this all-star episode. This week he's joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, Marshall Stevenson of Blerd Watchers, "The Commander of our Hearts" Ben Murchis...

By order of The Peaky Blinders, Socially Distanced is celebrating the Cillian Murphy-lead Netflix series  this week. Ben Murchison - The Commander of our Hearts - is in the host seat for the first time ever to discuss one of his all-time favorite shows. In the episode he along with Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas discuss the worldwide success of the series, the potential for a Peaky Blinders feature...

Socially Distanced heads to the Arctic Circle for this week's episode as we review the first two episodes of HBO's True Detective: Night Country -- the fourth season of the critically acclaimed crime drama. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat for this in-depth review of this fantastic new installment of the decade-long anthology series. "The Human Star Wars...

The Socially Distanced Podcast steps into the Snyderverse with a review of Zach Snyder’s Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire. Dan Cohen, host of Pop Breaks Batman by the Numbers podcast, joins Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas on the episode. They talk about their hype for the film, their love for Charlie Hunnam in the film, the films Star Wars origins and it’s less than subtle homages, the bad writin...

Socially Distanced returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a review of its latest miniseries, Echo starring Alayna Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio. Amanda Rivas is in the host seat and is joined by Bill Bodkin and special guest Matt from Face 4 Wrestling. In the episode they discuss the evolution of Echo’s powers, the Daredevil “hot shotting,” the MCU implications, the brilliance of the show and t...

Happy New Year and welcome to the kick-off of the fifth season of the Socially Distanced Podcast --  the official podcast of  ThePopBreak.com We've got a special split episode for y'all this week, Hosts Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin are joined by Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus and two special guests to discuss Marvel's What If...? Season 2 and the Doctor Who Christmas Special. M...

It's the final episode of Socially Distanced for 2023, so what better to close out the year than give out the second annual Socially Distanced Awards!  Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and is joined by a cavalcade of guests! Returning for the first time in forever from the quantum realm it's Pop Break's sorta kinda maybe Managing Editor Al Mannarino! &quo...

Merry Christmas from the Socially Distanced Podcast! In this episode, we  pass through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops, and we walk through the Lincoln Tunnel to discuss the 20th Anniversary of ELF. "The Human Star Wars Christmas Special" Amanda Rivas sits in Santa's sleigh (the host chair) and has a wild, definitely not kid friend...

Socially Distanced kicks off its holiday special mini-series with a look at the 1990 holiday classic -- Home Alone. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin (who's seen the film at least 100 times) hosts the episode and is joined by Ben Murchison (the holiday special resident guest), along with Tyler McCarthy and Allie Nelson of the Not Couple Goals Podcast. The episode kicks off with Tyler...

Allons-y! Socially Distanced returns to the TARDIS as we discuss the second Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special entitled 'Wild Blue Yonder.' Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and "The Doctor" Randy Allain to discuss the second foray into the Disney+/BBC joint venture of Doctor Who. They discuss the s...