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The Sarnecky boys are back! Join Aaron and Josh as they talk about National Treasure starring Nicolas Cage, which hit theaters November 19, 2004. The brothers discuss Cage's performance and the performances of his co-stars, the film's use of history, and the movie's inclusion of various U.S. cities. Other topics include the film's absence on Disney+ and whether it's harmless fun or a gateway to co...

It's one of the most talked about yearly subjects in the music world -- the Rock + Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, music editor Kat Manos, and very special guest Mike Joseph (of Radio Free Brooklyn's Jheri Curl Chronicles) discuss the chances the nominees for the Class of 202 have to being inducted this spring. The nominees are: Pat Benatar, Nine Inch Nails, W...

November means Oscar Season is in Full Effect. Pop Break's Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Television Editor Matt Taylor are back for a big time episode of The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast. This episode they look at: Parasite, Harriet, Motherless Brooklyn, The King, The Laundromat and Dolemite is My Name.

Come with this podcast if you want to live. October 26 marks the 35th anniversary of the landmark science fiction film, The Terminator. Aaron & Josh Sarnecky gear up to battle Skynet as they discuss the cultural significance of the film, and the franchise.

The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions podcast returns with the second part of our New York Film Festival (NYFF) Recap and Review. In this episode we discuss: Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems, Marriage Story starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson and Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit.

The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast returns! This episode is our second annual New York Film Festival (NYFF) podcast which will also discuss two of the biggest, buzziest films of the fall (so far).  In the episode we discuss Judy, Joker, and the Downton Abbey movie as well as the New York Film Festival screenings of Synonyms, Bacurau, Sibyl, Zombi Child, and The Whistlers.

September 29 marks the 10 year anniversary of Pop Break. In a rare solo podcast, the site's owner, co-founder, and editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin reflects on this event. Bill talks about the site's origins, his dad's influence on the site, the real life impact it's had on him, his love and respect for the staff, the unfathomable accomplishments of the site, how he nearly stopped the site, and his lov...

The Emmy Awards are always a hot mess...but that doesn't mean we don't love them. Television editor Matt Taylor, and editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin team up to break down all the big winners, losers, snubs, and put Game of Thrones to rest. They discuss the winners in comedy, drama, and limited series.

Space, the final frontier. No, this isn't a Star Trek pod, we're looking at the new Brad Pitt space saga, Ad Astra. Film editor Marisa Carpico, and senior writer Matt Gilbert look at the James Gray directed saga. Warning: There will be spoilers.

The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast returns! This episode is our second annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) podcast. Television Editor Matt Taylor speaks to Film Editor Marisa Carpico about his annual adventure in the Great White North and the films he saw including: Jojo Rabbit, Parasite, How to Build a Girl, Saint Maud, and more.

We all float down here...again. Pop Break film editor Marisa Carpico, and senior film writer Tommy Tracy discuss the mega horror hit IT Chapter 2 which opened last weekend.

Labor Day Weekend has passed, and that means the summer television season has officially come to an end. Much like last summer, Summer 2019 was an eventful one for television, and we're talking about it. Pop Break's Television Editor Matt Taylor hosts the seasonal panel featuring Senior Writer Melissa Jouben, Music Editor Kat Manos, and Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin. This podcast does a dive deep on...

Are we ALL IN or are we ALL OUT on All Elite Wrestling's latest pay-per-view? Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and senior editor Michael Dworkis talk give their predictions for the matches at All Out, examine AEW's first year of business, and the upcoming Wednesday Night Wars.

Just because it's the dog days of summer at the movies does not mean the Oscar talk ceases! Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico and television editor Matt Taylor return for another episode of The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast. This episode they look at Jennifer Kent's controversial film The Nightingale, the buzzed about drama Luce, the Julianne Moore vehicle After the Wedding and more...

We're living our life a quarter mile at a time. Pop Break's own version of Hobbs & Shaw, film editor Marisa Carpico, and staff writer George Heftler, team up not to tackle international criminals, but to review The Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw.

The Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is back with its third episode of the 2019-2020 Oscar season, and this will be an episode unlike any other. This episode will focus solely on Quentin Tarantino's new film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The episode is hosted by film editor Marisa Carpico, and TV editor Matt Taylor. They are joined this episode by Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, who...

Can you feel the pod tonight? Yes, the puns are over, but the spoiler-filled audio version of The Pop Break's Lion King review is here. The site's film editor Marisa Carpico is joined by senior staff writer Matt Gilbert to discuss the runaway box office smash that is the live adaptation of the all-time Disney animated classic.

The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is back! Film editor Marisa Carpico and Television Editor Matt Taylor sit down to talk about the movies of mid-summer and their Oscar chances. Films discussed include: Pixar's Toy Story 4, the rock drama Wild Rose, Mindy Kaling's Late Night, and the Awkwafina vehicle The Farewell.

Senior writers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back once again with another retrospective podcast! This latest podcast is on Tim Burton's Batman, which opened in theaters June 1989. Joining the brothers is special guest Bill Bodkin, Editor-in-Chief of The Pop Break. The three of them discuss the hype surrounding the movie's release, Tim Burton's take on Gotham and the Batman character, the performance...

Welcome to the Season 1 Finale of our retrospective Oscar podcast series -- And the Winner Still Is. Hosted by film editor Marisa Carpico and television editor Matt Taylor (Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast, Drag Race All-Stars pod)this series looks at various years in Oscar history. The winner of Best Picture is spotlighted and then the other films in the category are discussed. The duo als...

Can you feel the love on this pod? Well, Pop Break senior staff writers Aaron Sarnecky, and Josh Sarnecky look at the 25th anniversary of Disney's most celebrated animated film of all-time, The Lion King.

Welcome to Season 1 of our retrospective Oscar podcast series -- And the Winner Still Is. Hosted by film editor Marisa Carpico and television editor Matt Taylor (Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast, Drag Race All-Stars pod)this series looks at various years in Oscar history. The winner of Best Picture is spotlighted and then the other films in the category are discussed. The duo also breaks do...

The Pop Break's first Half Year TV Podcast is here. Television Editor Matt Taylor along with Social Media Editor Alisha Weinberger and Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin talk about the shows that trended, touched us and tanked in the first half of 2019. They also look ahead to the second half of the year as well. Shows discussed include: Umbrella Academy, PEN15, Ramy, Shrill, Chernobyl, When They See Us,...

Welcome to Season 1 of our retrospective Oscar podcast series -- And the Winner Still Is. Hosted by film editor Marisa Carpico and television editor Matt Taylor (Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast, Drag Race All-Stars pod)this series looks at various years in Oscar history. The winner of Best Picture is spotlighted and then the other films in the category are discussed. The duo also breaks do...

Brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back to discuss another movie! This time it's Doug Liman's adaptation of the Japanese light novel All You Need Is Kill Edge of Tomorrow. The film hit theaters June 2014. Strap in as Aaron and Josh talk about the movie's use of time travel, the performances by Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, and what the title even is. They also address the possibility of a sequel.