Socially Distanced

Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away! "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas in the host seat and has a motley crew podcasting pirates joining her to discuss the finale of Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew. Amanda is joined by Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, pro wrestler & the short king of Amanda's heart Branden Vice, and Jeff Fountain -- the Cha...

Socially Distanced returns to Pokolistan to discuss the second half of Creature Commandos Season 1! Bill Bodkin is in the host seat this week along with "The Human Star Wars Encylopedia" Amanda Rivas to discuss the James Gunn MAX series. Joining them this week is a double debut from the world of professional wrestling.  First, joining us from the great state of Iowa is J.P. Harlow -- a v...

Socially Distanced kicks off its 6th Season by taking a deep dive into the historic debut of WWE Monday Night RAW on Netflix. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat for the episode. She is joined by her co-host Bill Bodkin and special guests Mike Dworkis (senior writer for ThePopBreak.com ), Rob Williams (editor-in-chief of BCP+) and Big Mike from Countdown City Geek's...

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happiest Holidays! This week Socially Distanced closes out 2024 and its 5th season with the annual Socially Distanced Awards. This annual show is our unhinged attempt to talk about the best and worst in pop culture of the year. Bill Bodkin, Pop Break's editor-in-chief, is in the host seat and is joined by a cavalcade of all-stars. As always Amanda "Sugar Plum Fa...

Happy Holidays from the Socially Distanced Podcast! And oh my, do we ever have a present for you this episode. Amanda Rivas is in the host seat this week for an all-star, in-depth review of Netflix's smash-hit Christmas rom-com, Hot Frosty. The film stars Christmas movie staple and Mean Girls legend Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan (Schitt's Creek), Craig Robinson (The Office), Joe LoTruglio (Brookl...

Socially Distanced returns to the world of DC Studios to review the first two episodes of James Gunn's new MAX series, Creature Commandos. Bill Bodkin is in the host seat this episode and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and special guest "Good Brother" Jeff Grettler of the Dos Incredibles Podcast to discuss the series. In the episode they talk about how important Creat...

The Socially Distanced Podcast returns to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the brand new Star Wars series -- The Skeleton Crew . Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and is joined by none other than the "Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and Randy Allain of Pod of Doom and the Media/Lit podcast to discuss the series which premiered on December 2. In the episode they discuss if Star Wars fatig...

Socially Distanced is back for its first Thanksgiving week episode in four years, and for good reason -- we're talking about the explosive finale to Arcane Season 2. Bill Bodkin is in the host seat this week and is joined by two members of the Dat Feelin' Podcast Network -- Kelvin Kately (No Gimmicks Podcast, Smoke Pit Podcast) and Jenn Johnson (Queen of Nerdom Podcast) to discuss the conclusion t...

Socially Distanced heads to the world of Arcane for the next two episodes! In this episode Amanda Rivas, who's been so excited for the second season of Netflix's epic animated series, is in the host seat. She is joined by her co-host Bill Bodkin along with Courtney and Marshall Stevenson of the Blerd Watchers Podcast and Pop Break's TV Editor Avani Goswami to discuss Arcane Act 1 and Arcane Act 2...

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...