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Welcome to Pop Break's first ever Golden Globes Wrap-Up Show. Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, Film Editor Marisa Carpico, and TV Editor Matt Taylor got together to discuss the annual Hollywood hot mess. They break down: *Bohemian Rhapsody & Green Book's surprise wins *How Glenn Close may have changed the Best Actress Race *Carol Burnett's Speech *Jeff Bridges' speech *Amy Adams & Sharp Objects' snubs...

The squad is back from another read! Film editor Marisa Carpico, and TV editor Matt Taylor are joined by fellow Drag Race fanatic, and Pop Break staff writer/comedian Melissa Jouben to discuss the second and third episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars 4.

Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year! Our Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking off 2019 with a new episode. Our hosts -- Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Television Editor Matt Taylor -- talk about a number of big releases during the Christmas Season. These include Adam McKay's political drama Vice, Disney's Mary Poppins Returns, and the much maligned Steve Carrell vehicle Welcome to Mar...

Senior writers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back with a new retrospective movie podcast! The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King recently celebrated its 15 anniversary and the brothers are going all out to discuss it. Topics includes how the film holds up, the difference between the theatrical cut and extended edition, and whether the film deserved to win Best Picture and its record number of...

RuPaul's Drag Race is an undeniable pop culture sensation. This year we've been in all in on Drag Race -- from All-Star Season 3 to Drag Race Season 10 -- so it makes perfect sense to be podcasting about the new season! Pop Break's Television Editor Matt Taylor, and Film Editor Marisa Carpico (who you'll recognize from the Way Too Early Oscars Podcast) host this bi-weekly podcast. Each episode Mat...

Webheads Unite! If you love Spider-man THIS is the podcast for you. Our own version of the Spider-verse: Film Editor Marisa Carpico, Senior Editor Logan J. Fowler, Music Editor Kat Manos, and staff writers George Heftler and Tom Moore -- review the insanely popular Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse. The team breaks down every facet of this film, compare it to the live action Spidey films, and yes...

The 8th episode of Pop Break's Way too Early Oscars Predictions podcast is back, and we're tackling some big time awards. The Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild Awards released their nominees, and our hosts Marisa Carpico and Matt Taylor have got a lot to talk about. They discuss the snubs, the surprises, and the just what in the hell were they thinking. Also discussed will be the quagmire...

The seventh episode of our Way Too Early Oscar Predictions is here ad we're looking at all the early awards shows. That's right Awards Season is here, and we're breaking it all down. In this episode our hosts, film editor Marisa Carpico and TV editor Matt Taylor, look at the National Board of Review, NYFCC, Gotham Awards, and even talk a wee bit about the Golden Globes, and the Oscars.

The 6th episode of Pop Break's "Way Too Early Oscar Predictions" is back with post-Thanksgiving hot takes. Film editor Marisa Carpico, and TV editor Matt Taylor return with their thoughts on the ever-drawing close Awards Season, and a batch of movies with big time awards potential. Films discussed include: Creed II, Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet, The Favourite, Green Book, Widows, an...

The BreakCast, the official podcast of ThePopBreak.com, is proud to launch 'The Wrestling Report' (title subject to change). This monthly podcast features editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and wrestling editor Murjani "MJ" Rawls talking about the world of pro wrestling. In the November edition, MJ and Bill tag up to talk about... *Brock Lesnar as Universal Champion *Brock's involvement in UFC *The exce...

The fifth episode of our "Way Too Early Oscars Predictions" podcast is here. And you know what? It's not that early anymore. But...we'll keep the name. Our hosts, film editor Marisa Carpico and TV editor Matt Taylor talk about the most recent run of Oscar potentials. These films include: Jonah Hill's Mid90s, Joel Edgerton's Boy Erased, Melissa McCarthy's Can You Ever Forgive Me?, the remake of Sus...

The fourth episode of the Pop Break's Way Too Early Oscar Predictions is back! Film editor Marisa Carpico and TV editor Matt Taylor return to talk Oscars. Both attended this year's New York Film Festival, and are breaking down movies such as: Wild Life, Roma, In My Room, Cold War, The Favorite, Shoplifters and more!

Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico, horror editor Ann Hale, and staff writer Tommy Tracy go to Haddonfield to review the 2018 version of Halloween. The trio discuss the return of Jamie Lee Curtis, Danny McBride's script, how it compares to the numerous other incarnations of the film, and so much more.

Tell me something boy... The BreakCast returns with film editor Marisa Carpico, and editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin breaking down the latest adaptation of A Star is Born. The duo talk about the history of this film from the original to the Streisand version in the 1970s. They also break down the performances and Oscar potential for Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper (acting & directing & writing), Sam Elliott,...

The Pop Break hit the road in mid-September to Austin, Texas to check out Fantastic Fest 2018. This was a first for the site, and our native Lone Star State resident (and film writer) Sean Cordry took the hike to Austin to cover all the films. Sean sits down with our film editor Marisa Carpico to talk about some of the films he saw including: Halloween, Suspiria, The Perfection, Burning, Netflix's...

The third installment of our "Way Too Early Oscar Predicitions podcast is here, and we're talking about the Toronto International Film Festival. Our film editor Marisa Carpico and TV editor Matt Taylor discuss Matt's third trip to the Great White North for a weekend of Oscar potentials. Films discuss include: Halloween Climax Dogman Von Lux Donnybrook Consequence Gloria Capernaum The Front Runner...

Welcome to Castle Rock...or at least the podcast review of it! Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, television editor Matt Taylor, and associate editor Al Mannarino break down the first season of the Stephen King Universe based Hulu series. The trio discusses: *Their anticipation going into the season *The initial batch of premiere episodes *The controversial 8th episode *That game-changing 9t...

The Pop Break took 24 hours to let the Primetime Emmy Award winners sink in, and are ready to give their thoughts on the big night. Pop Break's television editor Matt Taylor hosts the panel which features editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior writer (and the winner of our first Emmys pool) Laura Dengrove to talk about the winners, losers, and snubs for the shows and performances in Best Limited...

We will call it a comeback. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Marisa Carpico team up to talk about the record-setting box office numbers that happened during the Summer of 2018. From Infinity War to Crazy Rich Asians to The Meg and Mission: Impossible -- they talk about all the big time films. They also discuss the plethora of smaller budget indie films that made a huge impa...

Welcome to our "Way too Early Oscar Predictions" Part 2. This is a regular podcast where film editor Marisa Carpico, TV editor Matt Taylor, and possible guests come together to discuss the potential Oscar nominees. Do they know it's way too early to predict? Sure. But in their mind IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO PREDICT. In this episode they cover the late summer, and fall Oscar potentials including: Bl...

Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and television editor Matt Taylor examine the 2018 summer television season, which to paraphrase the late Anthony Bourdain "did not in fact suck." Major Shows to Discussed include: Sharp Objects, Handmaids Tale, GLOW, Pose, Succession, Queer Eye, Castle Rock, Westworld, Orange is the New Black Arrested Development, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Luke Cage, and m...

Podcast time! Since Tropic Thunder , the 2008 comedy directed by Ben Stiller, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, Senior Writers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky sat down to discuss the movie. Topics include the large and noteworthy cast, the humor, the controversy surrounding the character Simple Jack, and Robert Downey Jr.'s Oscar nomination for his role in the film. Aaron and Josh also talk about...

Welcome to the ELITE (thee thee) ELITE BreakCast! In this episode Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior staff writer & photographer Murjani Rawls team up to discuss one of the most monumental wrestling events of the century - ALL IN. The duo talk about their thoughts on the concept, give predictions of the matches, dissect why this show sold out in record time, and if it's worth the...

Crazy Rich Asians is one of the surprise hits of not just the summer, but of 2018. Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico, and senior staff writer Murjani Rawls sit down to talk about the film and how it stole the hearts of moviegoers. Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Twitter: @PopBreakDotCom Facebook.com/PopBreakDotCom Instagram: @ThePopBreak

The title speaks for itself. We could not let the summer go by without podcasting about the legit surprise hit of the summer...THE MEG. Yes, a movie with Jason Statham and big ass shark just straight killed it at the box. Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico and her team of intrepid podcasters break down this glorious film. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to the podcast! Twitter: @PopBr...