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There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s his...

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better j...

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking , are back from hiatus…sort of! Michelle and DJ have returned. After a long (and unexplained) hiatus the couple returns to give...

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered al...

This is Pod of Doom , a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes , Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.   In the twelfth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, Ra...

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a family sitcom created by Andy and Susan Borowitz. It premiered on September 10, 1990 on NBC. The show ran for six seasons and a total of 148 episodes. The series ended on May 20, 1996. The show follows a fictionalized version of Will Smith as he moves from Philadelphia to Bel-Air to live with his Aunt Vivian (Janet Hubert, Daphne Maxwell Reid) and Uncle Phil (James...

In this episode of Blerd Watchers, hosts Marshall and Courtney return with a packed agenda. They kick things off with updates and trailers in the entertainment world, including reactions to Marvel Zombies, Alice in Borderland Season 3, and more. The duo dives into ongoing series Kaiju No. 8 and Gachiakuta, analyzing character arcs and animations. They also review Sandman Season 2, highlighting its...

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better j...

There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or...

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television. Here’s the format of the show: The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Hulu’s Alien: Earth and Demon Slayer Season 2 thr...

This is Pod of Doom , a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes , Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.   In the eleventh official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, a...

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered al...

There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s his...

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking , are taking a trip to Love Island USA while The Bachelor is on hiatus! This week Michelle and DJ do a mid-season check-in for...

There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or...

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Dora the Explorer . Dora the Explorer is an animated children’s show created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner. The series premiered on August 14, 2000 on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. block. The series ran for 177 episodes. The show officially ended in 2019, after a multi-year hiatus. The series centers on a 7-ye...

Welcome to Blerd Watchers! ThePopBreak.com's monthly podcast about TV shows with a Blerdy twist! Come hang out with Courtney & Marshall, two married Blerds, as they navigate all the dopeness on TV and share insights and opinions on the monthly show topics! In this episode, Courtney and Marshall return for a jam-packed episode as summer winds down, bringing you their signature blend of humo...

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better j...

This is Pod of Doom , a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath. The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes , Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.   In this special episode, Chris, Justin, and Randy pay tribute to...

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television. Here’s the format of the show: Newsbreak – This month, they discuss all the latest news swirling around Paramount as SkyDance’s merger goes into effect, including looming layoffs, strategic streaming pivots, Colbert’...

Pop Break is proud to present “It’s a Pod World” a brand new podcast in our Create-a-Pod series, which focuses on the creatives and creators within various realms of pop culture and their fandom. “It’s a Pod World” will be focused on all things Disney from July through December. Join hosts Bill Bodkin ( Socially Distanced ,  Bill vs. the MCU ) and Michelle Chapman ( Roses & Rejections ) as the...

This is Pod of Doom , a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes , Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.   In the tenth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, Rand...

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking , are catching up on some streaming favorites while The Bachelor is on hiatus! This week, Michelle and DJ discuss Season 2 of T...

To All Who Come to this podcast… Welcome. Pop Break is proud to present "It's a Pod World" a brand new podcast in our Create-a-Pod series, which focuses on the creatives and creators within various realms of pop culture and their fandom. "It's a Pod World" will be focused on all things Disney from July through December. Join hosts Bill Bodkin (Socially Distanced, Bill v...

There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or...