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The home for ThePopBreak.com's pop culture podcast feed, The BreakCast. This podcast is curated by Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus, and features coverage from the whole PopBreak extended family on various pop culture topics, including movies, music, comic books, anime, wrestling, and more! New Episodes Appear Every Tuesday!
All Elite Wrestling’s Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming pay-per-view Dynasty which airs on Sunday, April 21st live from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis Missouri. On the call, Tony Khan discusses Thunder Rosa, Oklahoma Athletic Commission, Jon Moxley, and more!
Topic Rundown:
-All In Footage
-Tony Khan Hiring a Booker
-Medical Expenses
-Thunder Rosa vs Toni Storm
-Oklahoma State Athletic Commission
-Jon Moxley
-Not Running in Anti-Trans Gender States
-Bryan Danielson vs Will Ospreay
-Bleacher Report and Triller TV
-Winner Takes All ROH and AEW Trios Tag Titles
-Q1 in 2023 vs Q1 in 2024
-AEW Pay-Per-View 2024 Schedule
-Future Cities AEW Can Run
-Creative Control in Young Bucks Career
-AEW Dynasty Card
-Streaming Platform
-Relationship with Spanish Language Market
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkinare 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 they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they are journeying into Fox’s X-Verse with their X-Treme X-Watch as they prepare for Deadpool & Wolverine this July.
Last week, they took a break from X-Men to give you a sneak peak at all the Phase 5 and Phase 6 projects in the works for the MCU. Now, they are closing out their coverage of X-Team related films by shining a lot on those forgotten Fox films Disney reluctantly released post merger. That’s right, they will finally discuss 2019’s Dark Phoenix and 2020’s The New Mutants. Are these overlooked masterpieces? The worst of the X-Universe? Something in between? Tune in to find out!
Watch along with us! Next month's titles are X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine, and Logan (available to stream onDisney+).
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Tyler and a raspy-voiced Allie are joined by friend of the podcast and Pop Break favorite Amanda Rivas to discuss the surprisingly little known Jeff Goldblum movie “Twisted Obsession.” Join them as they discuss the hard cuts that imply his character is the worst father imaginable, dive into how much they’re willing to excuse because this movie is European and reveal the many better movies they thought they were watching. Is it possible for a movie to be so bad it negates Goldbulm’s sex appeal? Listen and find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkinare 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 they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they are journeying into Fox’s X-Verse with their X-Treme X-Watch as they prepare for Deadpool & Wolverine this July.
HOWEVER, in this special bonus edition of Bill vs. The MCU, Podcasts Director Alex Marcus & Editor in Chief of ThePopBreak.com Bill Bodkin convene to run through the latest update on every single MCU property currently in development or production. Below, you will find the time codes for each project discussed, in case you'd like to hop around or refer back to a specific section later.
MCU News Updates:
3:17 - Deadpool & Wolverine (July 2024)
7:39 - Agatha (Fall 2024)
11:12 - Captain America: Brave New World (February 2025)
17:22 - Daredevil: Born Again (2025)
23:51 - Thunderbolts (May 2025)
30:54 - Fantastic Four (July 2025)
41:46 - Ironheart (TBD)
44:02 - Wonder Man (TBD)
47:28 - Blade (November 2025)
52:53 - Spider-Man 4 (TBD)
59:21 - Avengers 5 (May 2026)
1:04:03 - Shang Chi 2 (TBD)
1:08:02 - Young Avengers (TBD)
1:09:41 - Avengers: Secret Wars (May 2027)
1:10:26 - Canceled MCU Projects
1:20:25 - Most Anticipated Phase 5 or Phase 6 Project
Don't forget to tune back in this time next week for the second half of this two part episode, where Alex & Bill finally get around to Part III of their X-Treme X-Watch series, where they will review Dark Phoenix & The New Mutants!
It’s Every Pod You Cast, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band The Police! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by Chris Mancini and Randy Allain of Media/Lit as they delve into the discography of the postpunk power trio, from 1978 to 1983.
In the third official episode of the season, Justin, Chris, and Randy discuss The Police’s third album from 1980. They debate whether Don’t Stand So Close to Me is truly reprehensible, recall Sting’s sincere efforts to literally bury Andy’s music, and find common ground when discussing out-of-touch military figureheads. And of course, they find time to discuss other artists they’ve been listening to apart from The Police.
Host Picks:
Loved You Since I Knew You (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)
Chris – Voices Inside My Head
Justin – Canary in a Coalmine
Randy – Bombs Away
King of Pain (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Behind My Camel
Justin – Shadows in the Rain (the ending)
Randy – Don’t Stand So Close to Me
De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Driven to Tears
Justin – Man in a Suitcase
Randy – De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
A Little Thing They Did Was Magic (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Bombs Away
Justin – Don’t Stand So Close to Me
Randy – Behind My Camel
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Soundtrack for Doom Eternal
Justin – Edvard Grieg
Randy – OK Go
All Elite Wrestling’s and head of Ring of Honor creative, Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming pay-per-view Supercard of Honor which airs on Friday, April 5th live from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On the call, Tony Khan discusses talent cuts, Stardom Six-Woman Tag, pay-per-views switching to Triller, and more!
- CM Punk Interview
- What TK has Learned From the Wrestling Business
- Talent Cuts
- The Boys Being Released
- How Many Talent Are on the Roster
- Athena vs Shida
- Shorter Match Cards
- Stardom Six-Woman Tag
- Athena Appearing on AEW TV
- ROH in Philadelphia
- Pay-Per-Views Switching to Triller
- ROH TV Deal
- Women’s Wrestling
- Mark Briscoe vs Eddie Kingston
- WBD TV Deal
- Best Show of the Weekend
Josh and Aaron are here to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, one of Josh’s all-time favorite movies.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a superhero film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. It opened in theaters on April 4, 2014.
The sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger, the movie follows Steve Rogers AKA Captain America (Chris Evans) as he unravels a conspiracy involving an assassin known as the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). Aiding Cap are Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Falcon (Anthony Mackie). Other characters include S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and World Security Council Secretary Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford).
Winter Soldier opened to acclaim from critics and audiences. It grossed $714 million worldwide, almost double its predecessor’s gross. It earned one Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects.
Aaron and Josh talk about their history with the movie before going into its plot, characters, themes, and action. The two also discuss the future of the Captain America franchise.
For more Robert Redford movies, you can listen to Josh’s guest appearance on Pop Break Goes to Washington covering The Candidate, as well as Aaron’s appearance discussing All the President’s Men.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is streaming on Disney+
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Tyler and Allie break into the 2019 thriller “Villains” starring Maika Monroe, Bill Skarsgård, Jeffrey Donovan and Kyra Sedgwick. Join them as they talk about the many shifts in the power dynamic of this movie, debate the logistics of firing at someone holding a baby and inexplicably get way too into Andy Garcia (who has nothing to do with this movie). Would “Burn Notice” character Michael Westen have fared better in this movie? Listen and find out.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.A HISTORIC episode this month on the Batman by the Numbers Podcast. As has been discussed many times, director Christopher Nolan is one of the most important figures when it comes to Batman history, revitalizing the character to new heights back in 2005. In 2008, he directed what almost everyone considers to be the greatest Batman movie ever made in The Dark Knight.With Christopher Nolan winning his first Academy Award just a few weeks ago, we decide to pay tribute to one of the greatest directors there is, as we embark on an Interstellar like journey of ranking every single Nolan movie! From his humble beginnings with Following to the epic Best Picture winning Oppenheimer, no totem will be left unspun.
Daniel is joined per usual by Podcasting Director, Alex Marcus, and making his return to the Batman by the Numbers podcast where he was last heard on the epic trailer ranking episode is DJ Chapman of the Roses and Rejection podcast. Also rounding out the panel, and making his debut on the podcast, is massive Nolan fan and host of It Pod to Be You, Manish Mathur.
These four Nolan scholars go down the rankings from worst to best, with each movie getting a lively discussion. There are debates. There are disagreements. There are surprises. Strap in, it’s a long one, but with 12 movies to cover, and one of the most impressive film resumes out there, did you expect anything less?
Is there a contentious Tenet debate? How did fan favorites Memento and The Prestige fare? How did the Batman movies do? Will Interstellar get its due? And most important of all, what Nolan movie finished #1?
If you’re a Christopher Nolan fan (and who isn’t?), this is required listening, as every Nolan theme imaginable is dissected and discussed in all these movies (FULL SPOILERS).
What are you waiting for? Cue the Hans Zimmer BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG, and let the Nolan countdown begin!!
Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film. While this podcast focuses on the American political system, it does make a few forays outside of the United States.
For this episode, Allison and Josh Sarnecky discuss The Candidate. Josh is co-host of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast and The TV Break podcast. He also writes the Couch Potato column for The Pop Break.
As for The Candidate, it is a film where the idealistic son of a former California governor runs for Senate and slowly compromises his principles throughout the film. Join Allison and Josh as they debate whether this Robert Redford film holds up.
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkinare 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 they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they are journeying into Fox’s X-Verse with their X-Treme X-Watch as they prepare for Deadpool & Wolverine this July.
This month, they take a guided tour through an alternate universe of the 20th as they discuss the first three X-Men prequel films: and 2011’s X-Men: First Class, 2014’s X-Men: Days of Future Past, and 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse.
Watch along with us! Next month's titles are Dark Phoenix and The New Mutants (available to stream onDisney+).
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Tyler and Allie cross an important threshold for the podcast, their first Lifetime (not original) movie! Join them as they discuss the made-for-TV movie “Lying Eyes” starring Cassidy Rae and Vincent Irizarry. Together they call Irizarry’s character out for the creep he is and Allie once again has to explain a somewhat obvious scene to Tyler (who still blames the director for the confusion). Will they figure out important questions like why this movie is titled “Lying Eyes” at all? Listen and find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
It’s Every Pod You Cast, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band The Police! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by Chris Mancini and Randy Allain of Media/Lit as they delve into the discography of the postpunk power trio, from 1978 to 1983.
In the second official episode of the season, Justin, Chris, and Randy look at The Police’s sophomore effort from 1979. They debate the power of the “groove,” relish Andy’s virtuoso riffs, and deal with PTSD from high school dating. And of course, they find time to discuss other artists they’ve been listening to apart from The Police.
Host Picks:
Loved You Since I Knew You (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)
Chris – Bring on the Night
Justin – The Bed’s Too Big Without You
Randy – On Any Other Day
King of Pain (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – No Time This Time
Justin – On Any Other Day
Randy – The Bed’s Too Big Without You
De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Does Everyone Stare
Justin – Does Everyone Stare
Randy – Does Everyone Stare
A Little Thing They Did Was Magic (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Walking on the Moon
Justin – Walking on the Moon
Randy – Does Everyone Stare / Message in a Bottle
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Van Halen
Justin – Al Green
Randy – St. Vincent
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back to talk about another movie. This time they’re chatting about Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mindfor its 20th anniversary.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a sci-fi romance film directed by Michel Gondry, who co-wrote the film with Charlie Kaufman and Pierre Bismuth. It opened in theaters on March 19, 2004.
In the movie, Joel (Jim Carrey) learns that his ex-girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) had her memory of him erased through a medical procedure. Joel chooses to also undergo the operation before changing his mind midway through, fleeing into his other memories. Performing the procedure are Stan (Mark Ruffalo), Patrick (Elijah Wood), and Mary (Kirsten Dunst), led by Dr. Mierzwiak (Tom Wilkinson).
Eternal Sunshine grossed $73.3 million on an estimated $20 million budget. Kate Winslet earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress while the film’s writers won Best Original Screenplay. Since then, critics have proclaimed the film as one of the greatest films of all time.
For another mind-bending movie, you can listed to Aaron and Josh’s Dark City retrospective.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is available on Peacock and Prime Video.
All Elite Wrestling’s Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming pay-per-view Revolution which airs on Sunday, March 3rd live from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro North Carolina. On the call, Tony Khan discusses Sting's final match, Daniel Garcia, Women’s Storylines, and more!
- Sting
- Jennifer Peppermen
- Kamille Brickhouse
- Sting’s Status in AEW
- Media Rights
- Women’s Storylines
- Daniel Garcia
- Adam Page vs Swerve Strickland vs Samoa Joe
- Meat Madness
- Tony’s First Time Seeing Sting
- Goals for 2024
- Women’s Continental Classic
- AEW Disciplinary Committee
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler parse their way through the very enigmatic new release “Poor Things” starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youssef. Join them as they discuss the futuristic Victorian-era society, Emma Stone’s jet-black hair and try to figure out just what was going on with that apple.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
This month, the bat crew stay in the animated world, but this time to cover the recent animated movie from earlier this year, part one of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, adapted from the famed comic series that ran in the mid-eighties, Crisis on Infinite Earths. Does the streak continue of Daniel being underwhelmed by DC animated movies?
Daniel is joined once again by podcast editor of the pop break, Alex Marcus, as the two discuss their thoughts on the comic book series from the eighties, its influence on superhero culture, as well as other adaptations of this story, most notably the miniseries from the Arrowverse.
The two then move their thoughts to the animated movie, and discuss whether this was a better Flash movie than the live action one we got, compare it to other galaxy ending comic stories, and divulge into a big discussion on what works and doesn’t work in a multiverse story.
Daniel also goes on several tangents, including the old NBC show Heroes, and the X-Men 97 trailer. Why do these tangents come up? You’ll have to listen here to find out!
ALSO, Daniel and Alex tease a BIG EPISODE for next month’s podcast…
Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film.
For this episode, Allison and Aaron Sarnecky from The Anniversary Brothers podcast explore the continuing relevance of the film All the President’s Men and the book of the same name that inspired it. The film stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
When the film was released, it was nominated for multiple Oscars and Golden Globes, but only won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Jason Robards for his portrayal of Ben Bradlee. The film is so important to American history that the National Film Registry selected the film for preservation in 2010 because it is “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
Join Allison and Aaron as they reevaluate All the President’s Men and Nixon’s legacy.
Not Couple Goals: ‘Chloe’ (2009)
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler take on the 2009 movie “Chloe,” boasting a surprisingly stacked cast of Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfriend. Join them as they discuss getting older and the beauty standards that come with it for women as well as how very, very French this movie feels at times. Can a movie with this steamy of a lesbian sex scene be bad? Listen and find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Bill vs. The MCU: X-Treme X-Watch Part I - The X-Men Trilogy
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkinare 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 they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD.
This month, they are hopping on over to Fox’s X-Verse as they begin their X-Treme X-Watch series, which will cover every Fox X-Men film, culminating in the release of Deadpool 3 this July.
In Part I, they are taking it back to the dawn of the 21st Century and discussing 2000’s X-Men, 2003’s X2, and 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand.
Watch along with us! Next month's titles are X-Men: First Class (available to stream onHulu), X-Men: Days of Future Past (available to stream onMAX) & X-Men: Apocalypse (available to stream onDisney+).
It’s Every Pod You Cast, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band The Police! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by Chris Mancini and Randy Allain of Media/Lit as they delve into the discography of the postpunk power trio, from 1978 to 1983.
In the first official episode of the season, Justin, Chris, and Randy examine The Police’s debut album from 1978. They talk Andy Summers’ power of poetry, Stewart Copeland’s big boy drum fills, and of course, Sting’s famous posterior piano playing. They also find time to discuss other artists they’ve been listening to apart from The Police.
Host Picks:
Loved You Since I Knew You (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)
Chris – Peanuts
Justin – Truth Hits Everybody
Randy – Hole in My Life
King of Pain (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Born in the 50s
Justin – Be My Girl - Sally
Randy – Masoko Tanga
De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Be My Girl - Sally
Justin – Born in the 50s
Randy – Born in the 50s
A Little Thing They Did Was Magic (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Masoko Tanga
Justin – Roxanne
Randy – Can’t Stand Losing You
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Jinjer
Justin – Nirvana
Randy – Jonathan Richman
WWE Hall of Famer and head of NXT “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming PPV Vengeance Day which airs on Sunday, February 4th live from the F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville, TN. On the call, Shawn Michaels discusses The Vince McMahon Lawsuit, Female Representation, Wren Sinclair, NXT Stars in the Royal Rumble, and more!
- Protection of Talent
- Conversations About the Lawsuit
- Safe Space
- William Regal
- Wren Sinclair
- NXT Superstars in the Royal Rumble
- Female Representation
- Changing the Backstage Policy
- Changes Within NXT
- TNA Stars Coming to NXT
- CM Punk to NXT
- Changes in WWE
- Brutus Beefcake Allegations
- Replacing Important NXT Names
- Issues With NXT CallUps
- Social Media
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Lego Movie.
The Lego Movie is an animated adventure-comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It is based on the Lego toy brand. It opened in theaters on February 7, 2014.
In the film, a construction worker named Emmet (Chris Pratt) teams up with Master Builders such as Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks), Virtruvius (Morgan Freeman), and Batman (Will Arnett) to prevent Lord Business (Will Ferrell) from gluing the Lego world in place with the Kragle.
The Lego Movie grossed $468 million on a $65 million budget and earned a spot on the National Board of Review’s Top 10 Movies of 2014. It was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song, though was controversially snubbed in the Best Animated Feature category. The Lego Movie was followed by multiple spin-offs as well as a direct sequel.
Aaron and Josh talk about their history with the film, its characters, animation, and humor. They also discuss the Lego brand and what the film did for movies based on toys.
For another podcast on an animated film, you can listen to last month’s Prince of Egypt retrospective.
The Lego Movie is available on Prime Video.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler finally lend their voices to the discourse surrounding “Saltburn,” starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi and a slew of other people giving it their all. Join them as they discuss whether this is a dark comedy and the perils of unrequited obsession. Unfortuantely, they forgot to talk about the bathtub scene and the grave scene… Just kidding, they both come up A LOT.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
It's hard to believe this podcast has been going over a year, and we have NOT done an episode solely focused on the Animated Series. In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the last episode of the Animated Series, we’re finally rectifying this error!If you love Batman villains, and the animated series in particular, this is the podcast episode you’ve been waiting your whole life for! Yes, we’re ranking the Animated Series villains. This will be the first episode in a long list of VILLAIN-centric episodes in 2024, as 2024 will be the year of the Batman Villains on the Batman by the Numbers podcast!
The heated debates begin as Daniel is joined per usual by Podcast Editor of the Pop Break, Alex Marcus, and while he was unfortunately not able to join the podcast due to being under the weather, Justin Mancini, co-host of the new rock podcast Every Pod You Cast, makes his presence known as his rankings were also counted to tabulate the final countdown.
This was a very difficult ranking, as the two hosts agree there were no real weak links. Who did we include on the list??? You’ll have to listen to the episode! Also, find out why Daniel is a little lukewarm on the last season of the series, which of Alex’s rankings made Daniel blow his top this time, and find out which villain Justin had very high that the two co-hosts did not agree with.
Aside from the villains, the duo get into why they love the animated series, why it stands the test of time, and throughout the rankings discussion, plenty of great episodes are discussed.You’ll also find out which episode is Daniel’s all time favorite…Batman. The Animated Series. Animated Series villain rankings. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT OUT OF A BATMAN PODCAST????!!?!??!
Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film. While this podcast focuses on the American political system, it does make a few forays outside of the United States.
For this episode, Allison and Alex Marcus discuss The Ides of March. Alex is The Pop Break’s Podcasting Director. He also hosts the podcasts TV Break & Bill vs. The MCU, and was a co-host on Cinema Joes, a film podcast that wrapped up its six year run early last year.
As for The Ides of March, this 2011 political film stars George Clooney and Ryan Gosling with Clooney as Pennsylvania Sentaro Mike Morris and Gosling as his junior presidential campaign manager.
Join Allison and Alex as they take a deep dive at this George Clooney vehicle.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by film critic and podcaster Derick McDuff to talk about a seminal film in the genre, Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Join them as they discuss the many interesting movies that could be spun off from this one, debate whether the infamous orgy mascarade was actually sexy and try to unpack the psychology behind Kubrick’s many baffling decisions. No second password needed to hear this episode, so listen and enjoy!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkinare 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 they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD.
This month, with their rewatch concluded, Alex & Bill start off by announcing what Season 4 of Bill vs. The MCU will look like, before performing a brief joint reflection on our marvelous 2023 on the podcast.
After that, buckle up because Alex & Bill pass out 19 awards to help cap off their second year with Marvel. Find out what their seasons and films, the Marvel TV actor most in need of an invite to the MCU, which ensemble had a bad enough day to take the Karen Crown, which on screen couple had the most heat, t, the most exciting end credit scenes, and which scene won the Tom’s Tears Award for most emotional moment in the MCU, along with many many others. Then, keep listening for each of our 10-person dream avengers roster!
Watch along with us! Next month's titles are X-Men & X-Men: The Last Stand available to stream onDisney+ and X2 is available onStarz and VOD.
It’s Every Pod You Cast, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band The Police! From the two of the three hosts of Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour (a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush), Every Pod You Cast is a podcast series that explores the discography of the short-lived but massively successful triad of Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, and Sting.
In the preliminary episode, Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Podwork Angels host Chris Mancini as well as The Pop Break contributor Randy Allain. They discuss the blueprint for subsequent episodes, how they discovered the band, why they love them, and their thoughts on the band's infamous throwdowns.
Subsequent episodes will involve discussions of all of The Police's studio albums. For each studio release, each host will spotlight a track they really like, a track they don’t, a favorite lyric, and a favorite musical moment…this time titled with Police-specific puns!
Whether you’re a frequent visitor to the Magic Stingdom or don't know a sleep trance from a dream dance, we hope this podcast will encourage you to discover the gems waiting in the Police canon. Welcome to our one-night show…
The Anniversary Brothers Movie Podcast: The Prince of Egypt 25th Anniversary
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky ring in the New Year with another anniversary. This month they’re talking about The Prince of Egypt for its 25th anniversary.
The Prince of Egypt is an animated musical drama film directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, and Simon Wells. Written by Philip LaZebnik and Nicholas Meyer, it is an adaptation of the Book of Exodus. It opened in theaters on December 18, 1998.
In the film, Moses (Val Kilmer) grows up as a prince of Egypt alongside his brother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes). After discovering he is a Hebrew, Moses goes into exile until God tasks him freeing the Hebrews from slavery. Other characters include Moses’ siblings Aaron (Jeff Goldblum) and Miriam (Sandra Bullock), Moses’ wife Tzipporah (Michelle Pfeiffer) and her father Jethro (Danny Glover).
Many critics regard The Prince of Egypt as DreamWorks Animation’s masterpiece. At the time of release, it was the most successful non-Disney animated feature, grossing $218.6 million. At the Oscars, it was nominated for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score and won for Best Original Song.
Josh and Aaron discuss the movie’s plot, characters, animation, and songs before going into its legacy.
For more DreamWorks, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcasts on The Road to El Doradoand Shrek.
The Prince of Egypt is available on Peacock and Prime Video
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
As 2023 comes to an end, so does potentially the DCEU as we know it! In what has been bookmarked as the last produced film of the DCEU/Snyderverse, Daniel and crew review and discuss the sequel to the highest grossing DC film of all time, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Spoiler Alert!Daniel is joined by podcast editor of the pop break, Alex Marcus, as well as co-host of the Not Couple Goals podcast, Allie Nelson, making her second appearance on pod! The three delve deep into the ocean discussing all things Aquaman, including its underwhelming box office. But despite that, did we like the film?? Well, it’s varying degrees of “eh,” but which of our panelists called it the worst movie in the DCEU?!?!?! You’ll have to listen to find out!
Aside from the quality of the movie, the bat crew revisit what they thought about the first film from 2018, chat on where Patrick Wilson’s Orm ranks among other DCEU villains, and Jason Momoa’s legacy as Aquaman.But as this is the last Batman by the Numbers podcast of 2023, that’s not at all! Moving beyond Aquaman, the crew discuss the future of DC on film, and whether Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is truly the last movie of the Snyderverse. They chat on which actors have the best chance at making a return, if any, and determine just how much pressure there is on James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy in 2025. Are we optimistic? Pessimistic? Medium??
Listen right here for a jam-packed Aquaman/DC-centric episode! If you love DC on film talk, you can’t miss this one!
AEW Tony Khan spoke to the media on Thursday, December 28th to discuss AEW Worlds End which airs Saturday, December 30th at 8 PM EST on Bleacher Report. On the call, Tony Khan discussed Daniel Garcia, The Devil, The Continental Classic, AEW Women’s Division, and more! Check out a full rundown of question topics below and don’t forget to check back to Pop Break Today for more coverage of wrestling, music, movies, comics, and more!
- Why Nassau Coliseum?
- The Devil
- WBD TV Deal
- Daniel Garcia
- Hiroshi Tanahashi Becoming the NJPW President
- Dynamite TV Ratings
- Booking Strategy for 2024
- The Continental Classic
- People Coming and Going
- AEW Women’s Division
- Kenny Omega’s Illness
- AEW Going International
- Swerve Strickland vs Keith Lee
- Women’s Continental Classic
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler tackle the 2023 Netflix Original movie “Fair Play” starring Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich and written and directed by Chloe Domont. Join them as they not-so-delicately dive into the very delicate male ego at the heart of this movie and fawn over perhaps the best final line in any thriller they’ve done so far. Can this redeem Ehrenreich for “Solo”? Listen and find out.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film. While this podcast focuses on the American political system, it does make a few forays outside of the United States.
For our fifth episode, Allison and Tyler McCarthy from the Not Couple Goals Podcast discuss Wag the Dog and how it has aged. Tyler McCarthy has also guested on Socially Distanced and Batman By The Numbers podcasts. When he’s not recording for the Pop-Break, Tyler is an entertainment journalist and critic for various NBCUniversal brands and formerly specialized in writing about the intersection of politics and entertainment.
As for Wag the Dog, unless you are in politics, the film got lost in the shuffle of the 1997 box office. In a year where Titanic, a movie starring Mr. Bean, and Men in Black were the top grossing movies, it was easy to overlook this dark political satire.
Join Allison and Tyler as they discuss this Dustin Hoffman and Robert Dinero film’s prescience and why historical events after Wag the Dog’s release has made us see the film in a different light.
AEW and Ring of Honor owner and head of creative Tony Khan spoke to the media on Tuesday, December 12th to discuss Ring of Honor Final Battle which airs Friday, December 15th at 8 PM EST exclusively on Honor Club. On the call, Tony Khan discussed Athena vs Billie Starkz, TV Rights, Tony Khan’s vision for ROH, and more!
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 they spent most of 2023 covering Netflix’s The Defenders Saga, and the first four seasons of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD.
Now it is finally time again to check in with the MCU Phase V. That’s right, Bill & Alex are covering the Disney Plus original series Secret Invasion and Loki S2 and the theatrical film The Marvels.
If you are looking for larger commentary on the “is the MCU over?” discourse that has been going viral online recently, you won’t find it here, as the guys focus their attentions exclusively to these three projects this month. However, if you would like to hear more on the bigger picture, past guest Derick McDuff had Alex on his podcastInfinity Stone & Dragon Bones last month talking about just that, and you can subscribe to Bill’s Socially Distanced podcast, where he has covered Marvel fatigue headlines and episode by episode deep dives with his co-hosts and special guests on a weekly basis.
Secret Invasion & Loki S2 are available to stream on Disney+. The Marvels is available in theaters now.
WWE Hall of Famer and head of NXT “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming PPV Deadline which airs on Saturday, December 9th live from the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, CT. On the call, Shawn Michaels discusses Wes Lee’s Injury, Nikita Lyons, CM Punk, The NIL, and more.
This month Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are talking about Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail for their 30th and 25th anniversaries, respectively.
Both romantic comedies pair Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, and both are directed and co-written by Nora Ephron.
Sleepless in Seattle follows widower Sam Baldwin (Hanks), whose son (Ross Malinger) enters him in a call-in radio program to find him a new wife. Annie Reed (Ryan) becomes obsessed with Sam, despite her engagement. Inspired by An Affair to Remember, Annie asks Sam to meet at top of the Empire State Building on Valentine’s Day. Sleepless in Seattle opened in theaters on June 25, 1993.
You’ve Got Mail is a loose remake of The Shop Around the Corner. It centers on a feud between Kathleen Kelly (Ryan), a small bookstore owner, and Joe Fox (Hanks), whose family owns a large bookstore chain. Unbeknownst to them, they are anonymous pen pals online. The film opened in theaters on December 18, 1998.
Both films were financial successes, grossing 227.9 million and $250 million, respectively. Sleepless in Seattle earned Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Song. You’ve Got Mail, while not as beloved, was generally well-received.
Aaron and Josh talk about their familiarity with romantic comedies, how they came across each film, plus the plots and performances. They also discuss the chances of Hanks and Ryan teaming up again.
For more Tom Hanks movies, listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcasts on Saving Private Ryan and Cloud Atlas.
Sleepless in Seattle is available on Prime Video. You’ve Got Mail is available on Tubi.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler squeeze in a wonderfully trashy Tyler Perry movie before Thanksgiving with “Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor” starring Jurnee Smollett, Lance Gross and Robbie Jones. Join them as they defend Kim Kardashian’s stunt casting, struggle with the many ways Perry deserves both praise and derision and generally just act in ways the characters in this movie would damn them to Hell for. Is it a movie or an epic battle between righteousness and the literal Devil? Listen and find out.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
We’re back with another rankings episode! Last year, the panel ranked the Bat allies we’ve seen in movies, but now the crew rank who they want to see join Batman in his fight against crime that we have NOT seen yet in a live action film. We’ve got all the iconic Robins on the table, but that’s not all! If you’re a diehard comic book fan, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. We go deep into the Batman rolodex on this one. Daniel had to do a lot of Wikipedia reading for this one.
To help Daniel out, he brought in a couple comic book experts. We’ve got frequent contributor and podcast editor of the popbreak.com, Alex Marcus, and making his triumphant return, not seen since Episode 2 of this podcast, it’s co-host of the Blerd Watchers Podcast, Marshall Stevensen!
This is a lively discussion as the panel jump around all corners of Batman’s history, discussing who they most want to see in a film, debating all the Robins, how much they value Batman Beyond, and discuss the pros and cons of such characters as Stephanie Brown, Kate Kane, Jean Paul Valley, and Luke Fox. Like I said, we got some deep cuts on this one!
Also, if you ever wanted to get the definitive HARVEY BULLOCK discussion in a podcast, this is it. We promise, this is the most in-depth Harvey Bullock debate you will ever hear on the internet, as Daniel nearly loses his mind on this episode. Who will stand tall as the #1 ranked Batman ally we most want to see on film, find out who got last (it’s a shocker, trust us), find out why Ace the Dog was sadly excluded from the list, and listen to Marshall and Alex absolutely pile on Daniel’s pitch for a gritty Nightwing movie.
It's a jam-packed, comics filled rankings episode. You DO NOT want to miss this one!
Pop Break sat in on the media call with All Elite Wrestling President, General Manager and Head of Creative, Tony Khan in advance of the company's annual Full Gear PPV at the Fabulous Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA, this Saturday.
On the call Tony Khan discusses the entire card, women's voices in AEW, his penchant for "announcements" on Dynamite, that "big" signing and so much more!
Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film. While this podcast focuses on the American political system, it does make a few forays outside of the United States.
For our third episode, Allison and Noah Franc discuss Servant of the People. Noah is an American expat who now lives and works near Darmstadt, Germany. By day he's a public-sector social worker for refugees, but by night he moonlights as a film blogger and podcaster. He co-hosts the Cinema Joes film podcast with Justin Mancini and Alex Marcus as well as a series of musical podcasts covering the discography of progressive rock bands like Genesis and Rush. His written works can be found on francnoir.blogspot.com.
Allison and Noah explore the themes of Servant of the People, the show and movie's relevance, and the circumstances that led to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presidency. While the TV series ran from November 16, 2015 to March 28, 2019, this podcast focuses on the movie which was released on December 23, 2016 between the first and second season.
Join Allison and Noah as they look to Servant of the People for information about President Zelenskyy’s past and the show's relationship with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler keep the horror theme going a little longer by covering the 2021 movie “Last Night In Soho” directed by Edgar Wright starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie, Matt Smith and the late/great Diana Rigg. Listen along as they talk about entitled male ghosts, fawn over Diana Rigg’s majesty and pitch Edgar Wright as the next 007 director!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
In this episode, the sky is green, the grass is red, and the world is controlled by Nazis. No, they are not talking about Olivia Rodrigo, they are talking about the Agents of Hydra, the concluding arc of Agents of SHIELD S4, covering S4E16-S4E22, when the team must fight their way out of the simulation and defeat Aida, aka Ophelia aka Madame Hydra!
To help cap off their coverage of the first half of Agents of SHIELD’s seven season run, they are joined by Marvel News Desk’s Caleb Borchers. He will be discussing his seven year long run covering The MCU on his podcast, and giving the inside story as to why it is coming to an end later this year.
Alex and Bill also return to Marvel news this month in Miss Minutes Marvel Memo where they breakdown all the details of Borys Kit’s October 11th piece for the The Hollywood Reporter titled Daredevil Hits Reset Button as Marvel Overhauls Its TV Business and Tatiana Siegel’s November 1st piece for Variety titled Crisis at Marvel: Jonathan Majors Back Up Plans, The Marvels Reshoots, Reviving Original Avengers, and More Issues Revealed.
They also briefly discuss the fantastic new book by The Ringer’s Joanna Robinson and Dave Gonzalez and cowriter Gavin Edwards MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.
Don’t forget to come back next month when they’ll be reviewing Secret Invasion, Loki 2, & The Marvels.
Secret Invasion & Loki 2 are available to stream on Disney+ and you can check out The Marvels in a theater near you beginning this week!
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about The Nightmare Before Christmas for its 30th anniversary.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is an animated musical film directed by Henry Selick, based on a story by Tim Burton. It opened in theaters on October 29, 1993.
In the movie, Jack Skellington (Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman), the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town. Attempting to dissuade Jack from usurping Christmas from Santa (Ed Ivory) is the living ragdoll Sally (Catherine O’Hara). Meanwhile, the villainous Oogie Boogie (Ken Page) has his own plans for Santa.
The film was a modest box office success but has since garnered a strong following, making it one of Disney’s most recognizable properties. It was nominated at the Oscars for Best Visual Effects but lost to Jurassic Park.
Aaron and Josh talk about the movie’s plot, characters, animation, and songs. They also discuss if a sequel or prequel could work.
For more podcasts on stop-motion animation, you can listen Josh and Aaron’s podcasts on James and the Giant Peach and Corpse Bride.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is streaming on Disney+
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by PopBreak all-star Amanda Rivas and “Not Couple Goals” newcomer Brandon Vice for our Halloween double date of “The Fly” starring Jeff Goldblum and Gina Davis. Listen as they discuss whether the thirst for Goldblum is justified, whether this movie actually fits the romantic thriller genre and Allie clarifies the story about her encounter with the man himself. Is this movie a winner or a Brundlefly-like abomination? Listen and find out.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
We go back to the animated well once again, but this time, it’s one Daniel enthusiastically likes! Finally. In honor of Halloween, we discuss the 2021 two-part adaptation of one of the most heralded Batman comics of all-time – Batman: The Long Halloween.
As this is a significant Batman story, Daniel is joined by a very special guest; making his Batman-by-the-Numbers debut,Perry Constantine, host of the Superhero Cinephiles podcast, comes on to chat some Batman. Perry also has a new comics project, Paragons of Earth, which he discusses in more depth at the end of the show, so stay tuned for that!
Perry and Daniel discuss all topics and themes Long Halloween, focusing on the two-part movie, but they also talk about the comic’s place in Batman history, and the influence it’s had on modern day Batman movies.Do they agree if the film was a worthy adaptation? Did they like the changes made from the original comic? Does Daniel get bent out of shape about a certain villain who gets the shaft yet again?? (Probably)
If this is one of your favorite Batman stories, you’re in for a fantastic conversation! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film. While this podcast focuses on the American political system, it does make a few forays outside of the United States.
For our fourth episode, Allison and Allie Nelson discuss the 1999 teen comedy/political satire Dick, which is set during the presidency of Richard Nixon. Allie is an actress, TV producer/writer/casting director and stand up comedian with her work appearing on Netflix, CBS, NBC, HGTV and more. She is currently a writer for Parade.com and is the co-host of the Pop Break romantic thriller podcast Not Couple Goals on the Pop Break Today feed.
In the episode, Allison and Allie explore the themes of Dick and why it wasn’t a success at the box office and doesn’t land in the way the Sony Pictures and the producers intended. Join Allison and Allie as they explore the weirdness that is the movie Dick.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler sink their teeth into the 2022 movie “Bones and All” starring Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell. Join them as they lay out acceptable terms for cannibalism, lay out the surprising appeal of the movie’s male lead and get dangerously close to saying something about a certain actor that could get them sued. Was there enough meat on this bone to make it a worthwhile installment this Spooky Season? Listen and find out.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
In this episode, the androids are on the loose and Alex & Bill are grabbing the nearest shotgun ax as they review Agents of SHIELD S4E9-S4E15 aka the LMD arc.
To help fight off the new robot overlords, Alex is joined by an Agents of SHIELD podcasting legend, SP Rupert, host of the long running Marvel podcast Legends of SHIELD.
Alex also grills Bill on a special Phase 5 main character pop quiz during this month’s Miss Minutes Marvel Memo!
Don’t forget to come back next month when they’ll be reviewing Agents of SHIELD S4E17-22, aka Agents of Hydra!
Agents of SHIELD S1-7 are available to stream on Disney+.
Senior Writer Aaron Sarnecky and Senior TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Gravity for its 10th anniversary.
Gravity is a space thriller film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who co-wrote the film with his son Jonás Cuarón. It opened in theaters on October 4, 2013.
In the film, astronauts Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) and Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) must find a way home after a collision with a satellite leaves them stranded and unable to reach Mission Control (Ed Harris).
Gravity was a box office hit, grossing $723 million on an estimated $100 million budget. It was nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress. Its wins include Best Director, Best Original Score, Best Visual Effects, and Best Cinematography.
Aaron and Josh talk about the movie’s plot, performances, effects, and use of 3D. They also discuss the film’s scientific accuracy and the companion short film Aningaaq.
For another space movie, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Gravity is available on Prime Video and Apple TV
All Elite Wrestling’s Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming PPV WrestleDream which airs on Sunday, October 1st live from the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. On the call, Tony Khan discusses Jade Cargill signing with WWE, Debunking the rumors of him buying New Japan Pro Wrestling, MJF as a babyface, and more!
NXT’s Shawn Michaels met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming PPV No Mercy which airs on Saturday, September 30th live from the Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, CA. On the call, Shawn Michaels discusses Jade Cargill's signing with WWE, the improvement of Tiffany Stratton, CM Punk possibly going to NXT, and more!
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie is sadly absent so Tyler tackles the 1995 movie “Embrace of the Vampire” with the help of two very special married guests, comedian/writer Jessica Sager and writer Mike Hollan! Join them as they break down this movie’s many, many, many plot holes, the fact that it is a softcore porn film (literally) and debate if unattractiveness or stupidity is the biggest sin of the titular vampire. We’ll be the first to say it, we missed Allie dearly on this one because it was a very, very silly movie that she would have loved!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
Podcast Editor Alex Marcus joins Daniel once again, as the crew returns to the animated realm to review 2018’s anime, Batman Ninja. As this is an anime movie, we threw up the signal and called upon a couple experts – the cohosts of the Anime x Pop Podcast, Josh Sarnecky (also co-host of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast), and Amanda Rivas (also frequent co-host and guest on the Socially Distanced podcast).
Josh and Amanda lend their expertise to tell us how this fares as an anime movie, as Daniel and Alex have no idea what’s going on. Aside from that, we delve into how well this movie utilizes the world of Batman, specifically its villains, the visual style, and go off on a Robin tangent – why can’t Batman movies get Robin right! Join us for this second trip into the animated world, as Daniel just wants this to be better than Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham (did he get his wish?), and listen to Alex wax poetically on the comedic chops of one Alfred Pennyworth.
Is the Batman anime experiment worth a recommendation…LISTEN RIGHT HERE TO FIND OUT!
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler take on the 2019 movie “Secret Obsession” starring Brenda Song, Mike Vogel and Dennis Haysbert. Tag along as they discuss how this movie’s plot was spoiled by the mere sight of the poster, the horrible police work on display throughout and (weirdly) whether they would leave each other for Channing Tatum (who is not connected to this movie in any way). Was this a film a missed opportunity or just a stinker? Listen and find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film. While this podcast focuses on the American political system, it does make a few forays outside of the United States.
For our second episode, Allison and Justin Mancini from the Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the rock band Rush, explore the themes in Dave. Justin is co-host of Cinema Joes, a film podcast which is now on hiatus. You can find his writing on film at his website, thecinemaverick.com, and on Letterboxd @TheCineMaverick.
As for Dave, the movie held its own at the year-end box office, finishing 13th, in a year with Jurassic Park, The Fugitive, and Mrs. Doubtfire. However, it tends to get lost in a year with those monster blockbusters and Schindler’s List winning tons of awards.
Join Allison and Aaron as they debate whether this Ivan Reitman film holds up today and deserves to be reconsidered.
Welcome to a special edition of Pop Break's pro wrestling podcast.
Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is joined by the site's longtime wrestling editor Murjani Rawls to discuss the past two historic weeks in the world of pro wrestling.
First, they discuss the merger of WWE and Endeavor, the parent company of UFC. They talk about Vince McMahon's role within the new company and his place in wrestling history, the mainstream appeal of WWE, the role of Triple H going forward, will Stephanie McMahon ever return plus the potential future for UFC fighters in WWE and the merger's impact on talent acquisitions and releases.
The conversation shifts to All Elite Wrestling and their historic Wembley Stadium show -- All In. They discuss whether the show was a turning point for the company as well as the company's future in international markets. They deep dive into the AEW/CM Punk drama and how The Second City Saints' departure might be the best for AEW's business ... and WWE's? They also talk about Bryan Danielson's role in AEW and how Tony Khan has all the tools to turn the tide for the company.
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
In this episode, we will be giving a brief rundown of some of the pivotal events from Agents of SHIELD S3 before jumping into an in depth discussion of S4E1-8, aka the Ghost Rider arc, where Daisy, Coulson, and the gang become acquainted with the Spirit of Vengeance, currently inhabiting host Robbie Reyes, as they battle science ghosts.
To help us become better acquainted with the classic Marvel Comics character of Ghost Rider, we are excited to welcome onto the pod the host of the Superhero Cinephiles podcast and a lifelong Ghost Rider fan, Perry Constantine.
We also breakdown all the Disney Plus Marvel TV release calendar news in this month’s Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where he and Bill try to cram in a month’s of MCU headlines in five minutes!
Don’t forget to come back next month when they’ll be reviewing Agents of SHIELD S4E09-16, aka LMD!
Agents of SHIELD S1-7 are available to stream on Disney+.
Senior Writer Aaron Sarnecky and Senior TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky are back for another movie retrospective. This month they’re talking about Blade for its 25th anniversary.
Blade is a superhero film directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer, the latter of whom The Pop Break interviewed at NYCC. Based on the Marvel Comics character created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, the movie opened in theaters on August 21, 1998.
The film follows Blade (Wesley Snipes), a half-vampire who hunts the secret society of vampires. His friends include his mentor Abraham Whistler (Kris Kristofferson) and hematologist Dr. Karen Jenson (N’Bushe Wright). The three work together to prevent the vampire Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff) from awakening an ancient blood god.
Blade received mixed reviews from critics but was popular with audiences, grossing $131.2 million on a $45 million budget. It spawned two sequels and is slated for a reboot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Aaron and Josh talk about the movie’s elements, including its plot, characters, action, and effects. They also touch on the comic book movie landscape in 1998 and the film’s legacy today.
For another comic book movie, you can listen to Aaron and Josh’s Man of Steel podcast with Batman By The Numbers host Daniel Cohen.
Blade is streaming on Max.
All Elite Wrestling's Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company's upcoming PPV All Out -- which airs Sunday September 3 -- live from the United Center in Chicago, IL.
On the call Tony Khan discusses the historic success of AEW's All Out show in Wembley Stadium and how that was a game-changing show for the company and the wrestling industry. He discusses the possibility of not doing All In and All Out back-to-back, the importance of Chicago to AEW, the idea of bundling All In and All Out as shows, Ring of Honor, and more.You'll even hear our editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin ask a question which gets a 10 minute+ answer.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by “Roses and Rejections” hosts DJ and Michelle Chapman to discuss their first-ever movie with a sequel, “Fifty Shades of Grey” starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. Join them as they scold this movie for its negative portrayal of the kink community, run through the many actors who could/should have played the stars and spot all the moments where these characters should have been vampires.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
In 2008, Christopher Nolan made a movie that would not only make him a legend for years to come, but it also happens to be widely considered by many as the greatest comic book movie ever made – The Dark Knight. Does it still hold that title fifteen years later? That’s one of the many topics this month’s panel discuss as they celebrate fifteen glorious years of The Dark Knight.
Daniel is joined by Editor-in-Chief of the popbreak.com, Bill Bodkin, and as this is an anniversary episode, Aaron Sarnecky of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast makes his Batman by the Numbers debut.If you love The Dark Knight (and who doesn’t?), this is your episode. Favorite scenes. Crowd pleasing moments. Heath Ledger praise. It’s all there. For a movie that’s been dissected maybe more than any other film of the last fifteen years, the panel have a lot of fun finding new ways to talk about this masterpiece, and even give some criticisms of the film!And for a few bonus topics, the group also get into some general superhero talk, where The Dark Knight ranks in the Nolan pantheon, and discuss the influence this movie did, and did not have on the superhero genre, and the film industry at large.
What else is there to say, except for…”WHY SO SERIOUS?”
Pop Break sat in on the media call with All Elite Wrestling President, General Manager and Head of Creative, Tony Khan in advance of the company's historic show All In at Wembley Stadium in London, England this Sunday.
On the call Tony Khan discusses how this became one of the biggest wrestling shows in history, the difficulties in booking the card, the future of Sting in pro wrestling, the evolving legal situation with Cash Wheeler, the status of The Elite as EVPs in the company and much more.
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the last episode of the season, Justin, Luke, Noah, and now official host Chris look back on their marathon and discuss their final thoughts on the band. In addition to their general thoughts on Rush’s long history, they share their favorite album covers, top and bottom 3 albums, and top 10 songs. And as a bonus, Justin and Luke share their favorite song from each of Rush’s 20 albums.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler are surprised by the originality of the 2020 thriller “Fatale,” starring Hilary Swank, Michael Ealy and Mike Colter (aka Marvel’s “Luke Cage”), written by David Loughery and directed by Deon Taylor. Listen as they discuss the film’s nods to “Fatal Attraction,” the layered performance from Hilary Swank (obviously) and if it really counts as cheating if it’s with Mike Colter. Want to learn an interesting and not at all crazy way to keep a one night stand from leaving in the morning? Tune in to find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, BlueSkyand Twitter
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After rewatching the first four phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in season one and rewatching most of the first phase of Marvel’s Defenders Saga in season two, Alex and Bill are back with their third season, entitled “Agents in Crisis,” where they will be diving into the broadcast television corner of Marvel Multiverse and reviewing select arcs from the first four seasons of Agents of SHIELD.
This month, Alex and Bill check in with select mini-arcs from SHIELD’s second season, including S2E9-11, S2E16-17, and S2E20-22, as our team tries to fend off the last remaining forces of Hydra while discovering the mystery of the Inhumans.
To help them discuss this sophomore season, Alex sits down with the man who spent most of the last decade writing SHIELD recaps for The Pop Break.com and who now serves as one half of The Anniversary Brothers Podcast, Aaron Sarnecky.
We also rundown the month in Marvel headline with another edition of Alex’s monthly segment Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where he and Bill try to cram in a month’s of MCU headlines in five minutes!
Don’t forget to come back next month when they’ll be reviewing Agents of SHIELD S4E1-8, aka Ghostrider!
Agents of SHIELD S1-7 are available to stream on Disney+.
Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film. While this podcast focuses on the American political system, it does make a few forays outside of the United States.
For our first episode, Allison and Aaron Sarnecky from The Anniversary Brothers podcast explore the themes present in the movie that inspired the title of this podcast: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The movie made a splash when it debuted at an event sponsored by the National Press Club. While politicians and the press criticized the James Stewart vehicle, the public bought enough tickets to make it the second highest grossing film at the 1939 box office-behind Gone with the Wind.
Join Allison and Aaron as they debate whether the classic 1939 Frank Capra film holds up today and deserves its reputation as one of the best films ever.
Senior Writer Aaron Sarnecky and Senior TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky are here with their latest podcast. Today they’re talking about Saving Private Ryan for its 25th anniversary.
Saving Private Ryan is an epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. It opened in theaters on July 24, 1998.
In the film, US Army Ranger Cpt. John Miller (Tom Hanks) leads his men across Nazi-occupied France to find Private James Ryan (Matt Damon), whose three brothers have all died in combat, and return him home.
Saving Private Ryan was the second highest grossing film of 1998. It was nominated for 11 Oscars, winning five, including Best Director. The film lost Best Picture to Shakespeare in Love, which many critics consider one of the Academy’s biggest mistakes.
Aaron and Josh talk about the movie’s plot, performances, effects, and depiction of World War II. They also discuss its influence on future WWII media.
For another podcast on Spielberg, you can listen to Aaron and Josh chat with Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin about Jurassic Park.
Saving Private Ryan is streaming on Paramount Plus and Pluto TV.
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
Batman takes a back seat in this podcast as we delve into a heavy DC-centric episode! The Flash has come and gone faster than the Flash himself. Despite all the hoopla and hype surrounding this film, it now stands as one of the biggest box office flops of all time. How did we get here???
Joined by his DC brethren, Podcast Editor, Alex Marcus, and Editor-in-Chief of the popbreak, Bill Bodkin, the three surgically pick apart how this happened as if it were an Operation game on steroids. Aside from dissecting The Flash, the three do a deep dive on all things DC and superhero movies in general. Yes, the three get their hands dirty and ask the dreaded and cliché of all cliché questions – “Is there superhero fatigue in Hollywood?” But we promise, it’s an evaluation to this question like you’ve never heard!
The trio also catch up on all the major Superman: Legacy news, offering their thoughts on the cast, discuss what James Gunn needs to do going forward to make this new DC Universe a success, and each panelist singles out one upcoming movie from DC they are looking forward to most in the near future. The answers may surprise you!
If you LOVE “Where are we with superhero movies?” talk, this is a must listen to episode!
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for a bonus movie podcast. This time they’re talking about Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl for its 20th anniversary.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a fantasy adventure film directed by Gore Verbinski. It is based on the Disney theme park ride. The movie opened in theaters on July 9, 2003.
In the film, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) seeks to reclaim his ship, the now cursed Black Pearl, from the treacherous Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush). Jack teams up with Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) when Barbossa abducts his love interest, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley).
The Curse of the Black Pearl was the surprise hit of 2003, with the pirate genre considered unprofitable. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actor in a Leading Role for Depp. The film spawned four sequels.
Josh and Aaron discuss their first impressions of Pirates, before going into the plot, performances, action, and effects. They also talk about the future of the franchise.
For another pirate film podcast, you can listen to Aaron and Josh’s Muppet Treasure Island retrospective.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is streaming on Disney+.
Anchored in Asbury returns with two people who helped inspire the creation of this podcast -- Vincent Minervino and Magdalena O'Connell -- an absolute renaissance couple if there ever was one.
Vincent and Magdalena are the creators of the Hi-Tide Summer Holiday (aka the Asbury Park Surf Music Festival), the owners of the renowned international surf music label Hi-Tide Recordings, the new imprint NuTone Recordings, and the owners of the online record shop Boro Records (soon to have a physical location in Freehold, NJ).
In this episode we discuss how Vincent & Magdalena scored the iconic surf outfit The Ventures for both the Hi-Tide Summer Holiday (happening 8/18-20 at the Asbury Lanes & Asbury Hotel) and their record label. They discuss the evolution of the Hi-Tide Summer Holiday and their wishlist for bands they want to have in future iterations as well as the far flung places the fest will go. They also discuss their labels, vinyl sales, surf music, how the pandemic lead to the creation of NuTone and more.
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the 15th episode of the season, Justin, Noah, Luke, and recurring guest Chris complete their trek through Rush’s discography by discussing their last studio album (and the namesake for this podcast). They visualize earthbound angels, voice a few minor quibbles of a pretty great album, and name the song most likely to be part of the 2019 psychological film The Lighthouse. And as always, they recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Clockwork Angels
Justin – Halo Effect
Luke – Caravan
Noah – The Wreckers
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – The Wreckers
Justin – N/A
Luke – Wish Them Well (minor complaints)
Noah – Wish Them Well / The Garden (minor complaints)
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – The Anarchist
Justin – The Garden
Luke – BU2B2
Noah – Carnies
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Headlong Flight
Justin – Carnies
Luke – Headlong Flight
Noah – Geddy Lee’s bass on every song
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Mastodon
Justin – Gojira
Luke – Sama’ Abdulhadi
Noah – Gorillaz
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler tackle the 2020 Netflix original film “Fatal Affair” (not to be confused with “Fatal Attraction” despite the filmmakers’ best efforts), starring Omar Epps and Nia Long. Join them as they discuss the difference between an “affair” and a “whoopsie,” what makes a good disguise and the fine line between being a hacker and being a magician.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcusand Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After rewatching the first four phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in season one and rewatching most of the first phase of Marvel’s Defenders Saga in season two, Alex and Bill are back with their third season, entitled “Agents in Crisis,” where they will be diving into the broadcast television corner of Marvel Multiverse and reviewing select arcs from the first four seasons of Agents of SHIELD.
This month, Alex and Bill check in with the pilot episode of Agents of SHIELD before jumping to S1E16-22 aka The Fall of SHIELD arc, as Phil Coulson and his team are sent reeling following the reveal in Captain America: The Winter Soldier that SHIELD had been infested with Hydra since its inception.
To help them discuss this underrated and under-appreciated season of TV, Alex sits down with the New York Times Bestselling author of How Story Works and SHIELD superfan Lani Diane Rich. She helps break down what sets this series apart from the ocean of genre TV shows we have been wading through since 2013 when the series debuted.
Special guest Dan Cohen, host of the Batman By The Numbers podcast, also stops by for another edition of Alex’s monthly segment Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where they try to cram in a month’s of MCU headlines in five minutes!
Don’t forget to come back next month when they’ll be reviewing Agents of SHIELD S2E9-11; S2E16-17; & S2E20-22, aka The Rise of The Inhumans!
Agents of SHIELD S1-7 are available to stream on Disney+.
For more from our Lani Diane Rich, including the podcasts discussed in today’s episode, please check out her website Chipperish Media!
For more from Dan, check out his podcast Batman By The Numbers, found the last Tuesday of every month right here on Pop Break Today.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for their latest movie retrospective. This time they’re chatting about Disney’s Mulan for its 25th anniversary.
Mulan is an animated adventure film directed by Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft. It is based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. It opened in theaters on June 19, 1998.
In the film, a young Chinese woman named Mulan (Ming-Na Wen, singing voice by Lea Salonga) poses as a man to take her frail father’s place in the Imperial Army. Aiding Mulan is the miniature dragon Mushu (Eddie Murphy). Other characters include Captain Li Shang (BD Wong, singing voice by Donny Osmond), the villainous Hun leader Shan Yu (Miguel Ferrer), and the Chinese Emperor (Pat Morita).
Mulan opened to a positive reception and outgrossed Disney’s previous two animated films. It received one Academy Award nomination for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score. Mulan spawned a direct-to-video sequel in 2004 and a live action remake in 2020.
Aaron and Josh discuss the movie’s plot, performances, animation, and songs. They also discuss the film’s reception and place in Disney’s animation catalogue.
For more Disney podcasts, listen to Josh and Aaron talk about Herculesand Lilo & Stitch.
Mulan is streaming on Disney+.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by the man who helped get them this podcast, Pop Break All Star Al Manarino, to discuss the rarely seen action/romantic thriller. They cover “Savages,” starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively (as well as others) and directed by Oliver Stone. Tag along as Allie and Al pitch much better versions of this movie and Tyler struggles to pronounce the name “Chon.” Can a movie with a throuple, explosions and the word “wargasm” possibly be bad? Listen and find out.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the 14th episode of the season, Justin, Luke, and recurring guest Chris head into the mid-aughts to talk covers and Rush’s penultimate album. They define the many levels of “monkey business,” have complete opposite reactions to the same songs, and chronicle the origins of the “Booujze.” And as always, they recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Far Cry (from Snakes & Arrows)
Justin – Mr. Soul (from Feedback)
Noah – Workin’ Them Angels / Hope (from Snakes & Arrows)
Handle With Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Heart Full of Soul (from Feedback)
Justin – Workin’ Them Angels (verse section) (from Snakes & Arrows)
Noah – Faithless / Bravest Face (from Snakes & Arrows)
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Armor and Sword (from Snakes & Arrows)
Justin – Armor and Sword (from Snakes & Arrows)
Noah – The Way the Wind Blows (from Snakes & Arrows)
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Crossroads (from Feedback)
Justin – The Main Monkey Business (from Snakes & Arrows)
Noah – Malignant Narcissism (from Snakes & Arrows)
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – The Who
Justin – Portishead
Noah – Steve Hackett
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for a bonus movie retrospective. This time they’re talking about The Truman Show for its 25th anniversary.
The Truman Show is a psychological satire directed by Peter Weir and written by Andrew Niccol. It opened in theaters on June 5, 1998.
In the film, Truman Burbank (Jim Carrey) is the unwitting star of the world’s most popular reality show. Over the course of the story, Truman grows increasingly suspicious and tries to escape his home island. Running the show is show creator Christof (Ed Harris). Other characters include Truman’s wife Meryl (Laura Linney), his long-lost flame Sylvia (Natascha McElhone), and his best friend Marlon (Noah Emmerich).
The Truman Show was a critical and box office hit. It was nominated at the Oscars for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Ed Harris.
Aaron and Josh talk about the plot, performances, themes, and legacy of The Truman Show. They also look at Jim Carrey’s career.
For another Jim Carrey movie, listen to Aaron talk to Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin about Dumb & Dumber.
The Truman Show is streaming on Paramount+
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
After facing constant delays, director turmoil, and early positive reaction, The Flash has finally arrived! We’ve seen it. Did we like it??? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out that answer.
SPOILER WARNING
Daniel is joined once again by Podcast Editor, Alex Marcus, and making his Batman by the Numbers debut, the host of the Podwork Angels podcast, Justin Mancini. They discuss everything! The characters. Story. The cameos!!! (Again, spoiler alert). Did Michael Keaton’s return as Batman work? Did Michael Shannon’s return as General Zod make waves? Is Barry Allen actually the main character in his own movie? What does this movie mean going forward for the DCEU, or rebooted DCEU, or kind of rebooted, but is it, but maybe it is, or some of it is, we’ll see, we don’t know, yadda, yadda, yadda. Listen in real time to Alex breaking Batman news to Daniel on the podcast, and be entertained by Daniel desperately trying to comprehend the information.
Also, please keep in mind this podcast was recorded before the UNDERWHELMING box office results were made official, BUT it is addressed.
This podcast is an absolute whirlwind, and you don’t want to miss it!
Welcome to Anchored in Asbury -- a monthly musical interview podcast with artists and creatives about their lives, inspirations and their place in the rich cultural scene of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
In this episode, we step away from the music scene to talk with comedian Angelo Gingerelli. Angelo is not only a comedian, but the co-owner of Ugly Pancake Productions which produces stand-up shows around the Jersey Shore, a published author, a father, husband and a senior staff writer for Pop Break.
Angelo and Bill discuss Angelo's early foray into the Asbury comedy scene and how he ran Comedy on Cookman at The Showroom for years. They also discuss Angelo's philosophy about scene over self, his book about stand-up comedy, the growing Asbury park scene, producing live events, his comedy goals and his biggest accomplishments.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler dive deeper into the 2021 film “Deadly Illusions” than perhaps anyone else, including those who worked on it. Starring Kristin Davis, Dermot Mulroney and Greer Grammer in a psychosexual love triangle, this movie had all the trappings of a perfect romantic thriller. Join them as they ponder what went wrong from the underwritten script, the strangely not sexy enough sex scenes and the problematic final twist. Were children harmed in the making of this movie? We honestly don’t know!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 they just spent the first half of 2023 completing their first season on Netflix’s The Defenders Saga, culminating in Netflix’s The Defenders miniseries.
This month, Marvel has officially entered Phase V of The MCU, the middle phase of the Multiverse Saga, and things have not been going so great for the most successful studio in Hollywood. Since Black Panther: Wakanda Forever closed out Phase 4 back in November, Marvel has released two film, delayed a ton of TV shows, and endured an avalanche of negative publicity, from c-suite crises and production delays to casting catastrophes and failures with critics, fans, and at the box office. Bill and Alex will give their big picture thoughts on the State of The MCU (2:20) to help put it all into perspective and truly assess the damage. After that, they will give their in-depth thoughts on the first two releases of Phase V, Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (54:03) and Guardians of the Galaxy vol. III (1:38:19).
Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania is available to stream on Disney+. Guardians of the Galaxy vol. III is available in theaters now.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for their June movie retrospective. This month they’re talking about Man of Steel for its 10th anniversary. Joining them is special guest Daniel Cohen, co-host of the Batman By The Numbers podcast and ardent Man of Steel defender.
Man of Steel is a superhero film directed by Zack Snyder and written David S. Goyer, who developed the story with Christopher Nolan. It an adaptation of the DC Comics character Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film opened in theaters on June 14, 2013.
In the film, Superman (Henry Cavill) battles Krypton’s military leader, General Zod (Michael Shannon). Aiding Superman is Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane (Amy Adams). Other characters include his father Jor-El (Russell Crowe), his Earth parents Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha Kent (Diane Lane), and Daily Planet Editor-in Chief Perry White (Laurence Fishburne).
Man of Steel polarized critics, many of whom found the film generic, while fans debated Superman’s characterization. The film grossed $668 million worldwide and was the first in a connected universe of DC films, slated to be rebooted in The Flash.
Aaron, Josh, and Dan talk about the first time they saw Man of Steel before going into its plot, characters, action, and legacy. They also briefly discuss their hopes for the new Superman film in development.
For another Superman podcast, you can listen to Josh and Aaron chat about Superman II.
Man of Steel is streaming on Max
Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview series, where we talk to artists and creatives about their lives, inspirations and their part in the rich heritage of The Asbury Park music scene.
This episode, your host Bill Bodkin, is joined by two veterans of the Asbury Park music scene -- Brian Erickson (The Extensions, Paper Jets) and Biff Swenson (Yawn Mower, Grasser).
The reason these two rad humans have joined the podcast is because they are bringing back Happy Mondays -- a free weekly show for local bands (and touring acts) to perform in front of the insatiable music fans of Asbury Park -- to The Wonder Bar.
Biff and Brian talk about having the same idea of bringing Happy Mondays back unbeknownst to each other, how much the night means to them, the bands they've booked that you should be keeping an eye out for, their own personal projects and their opinions on the current Asbury scene.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by Pop Break Music Editor Kat Manos for a deep dive (get it?) into the 2000 movie “What Lies Beneath,” starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer, directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Clark Gregg (yes, THAT Clark Gregg). Listen along as they explain the many ways this movie was spoiled for literally everyone, marvel at Ford’s puzzlingly fit dad bod and and wade through the many obvious twists bubbling under the surface. Did we mention Ford’s puzzlingly fit body?
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
There is no topic that personifies the title “Batman by the Numbers” more than this rankings episode – the Batman actors. Yes. We are ranking all the actors who have donned the cape and cowl. In what is our biggest rankings discussion since the Batman movies back in our pilot episode, we decided to free up some space in the podcasting cave for some back up.
Daniel is joined by not only Batman by the Numbers regulars Alex Marcus and Bill Bodkin, but by fellow bat fanatics Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy of the Not Couples Podcast, and Pop Break newcomer, Josh Edmunds. The cave will be full of lively and fun debate as these panel members duke it over Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck, Will Arnett, and all the rest in this jam-packed episode.
With nine Batman actors to rank, you can bet your bat credit card everyone has their hot-takes fueled up in the Tumbler ready to go. With five other panelists, will Daniel finally find an ally on Affleck’s Bat performance, or continue to face mock and ridicule for his love of BvS? (probably the latter). How do the comedic versions of the character (West and Arnett) fare into these rankings? Does Robert Pattinson make a run at the top only one Bat movie in? And of course, who will finish #1???
For anyone who loves Batman as much as these six panelists do, and has debated many times with their friends on who the best Batman is, this is a MUST listen to episode. Period.
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the 14th episode of the season, Justin, Luke, and Noah take a look at Rush in the mid-90s and early 21st century. They debate the profundity of dream poetry, praise Geddy’s willingness to sing the harshest of vowel sounds, and offer some long overdue advice to the late Aaron Copland. And as always, they recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Justin – Nocturne (from Vapor Trails)
Luke – Peaceable Kingdom (from Vapor Trails)
Noah – Ceiling Unlimited (from Vapor Trails)
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Justin – Dog Years (from Test for Echo)
Luke – Totem (from Test for Echo)
Noah – Nocturne (one lyric) (from Vapor Trails)
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Justin – Vapor Trail (from Vapor Trails)
Luke – Ghost Rider (from Vapor Trails)
Noah – Vapor Trail (from Vapor Trails)
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Justin – Limbo (from Test for Echo)
Luke – One Little Victory (from Vapor Trails)
Noah – Driven (from Test for Echo)
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Justin – Tom Barabas
Luke – James Taylor
Noah – Bartók, Bach
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler tackle the 2022 movie “Out Of The Blue” written and directed by Neil LaBute and starring Diane Kruger, Ray Nicholson and Hank Azaria, although they don’t know why. Join them as they discuss how this movie may as well have taken place in the 30s, how short Ray falls of his famous dad’s charisma and the fine line between homages and ripoffs. If you’re a fan of the word “bucolic,” you’re going to love this one.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkintake another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pair are taking a guided tour of the Netflix Defenders-verse, featuring reviews of select seasons of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage, along with this universe’s crossover event The Defenders.
This month, it’s time for the final installment of Bill & Alex’s coverage of The Defenders Saga as they travel back to August of 2017 to see how the first phase of this entire Defenders experiment came together with the eight part miniseries: The Defenders.
To help us celebrate the finale of this season of Bill vs. The MCU, we have invited WatchMojo’s Derick McDuffon to the pod. He is currently the host of the film podcast Underrated, where he and his co-hosts discuss underrated films, but he also is the host of an MCU-review podcast called Infinity Stones and Dragon Bones, where he has been keeping up with new installments of Marvel TV and Film since 2018. We’ll get into his experience covering both sides of Marvel and why he chose to invoke the big McGuffin of The Defenders in his show's title.
Alex and Bill also discuss The Marvels’ trailer, Guardians vol. 3 box office, Blade’s delays, Coven of Chaos’ leaks, and more in a new edition of their monthly segment Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where they try to cram in a month’s of MCU headlines in five minutes!
Don’t forget to come back next month when we check back in on the MCU with featured reviews of Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 and take a temperature check on the MCU Phase V, six months on.
The Defenders is available to stream on Disney+.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for another movie retrospective, this time on Jurassic Park for its 30th anniversary. Joining the brothers is Bill Bodkin, Editor-in-Chief of The Pop Break.
Jurassic Park is a science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is based on the novel by Michael Crichton, who co-wrote the screenplay with David Koepp. Jurassic Park opened in theaters on June 11, 1993.
In the film, InGen CEO John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) invites paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill), paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) to his new theme park featuring real dinosaurs. However, the visit quickly becomes dangerous when the dinosaurs escape.
Jurassic Park opened to critical and popular acclaim and became the highest grossing film of all time (not adjusted for inflation). It won three Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound, and Best Sound Effects Editing. It has spawned five sequels, a Netflix series, and various other media.
Aaron, Josh, and Bill go over the film’s plot, characters, themes, and revolutionary effects. They also chat about the box office success of the latest sequel and the future of the franchise.
For another movie retrospective with Bill, listen to their Air Force One podcast.
Jurassic Park is streaming on Peacock.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by returning guests Rin Olsson and Rebecca Ringley of the “Ladies Get Action” podcast. Together they do a deep dive into the seminal romantic thriller, “Fatal Attraction” (1987) starring Glenn Close, Michael Douglas and Anne Archer. Just in time for the TV remake, the gang revisits the “Is Douglas Zaddy?” debate, ponders who the true villain is and unpacks the (better?) alternate ending.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
Batman fighting demons, spirits, sorcery, and monsters? Oh my! It happened. The Batman by the Numbers Podcast goes into uncharted waters this month. While Batman movies are typically relegated to grounded, gritty crime dramas, there are comics where Batman ventures into the supernatural, and even horror. As a great man once said, “You want to get nuts! Let’s get nuts!” That’s what Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham is, the new animated movie from DC.
Daniel calls upon the spirit world to summon Podcast Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break contributor Tom Moore, making his Batman by the Numbers debut, to help him decipher this very odd, weird Batman movie adapted from the Elseworlds comic of the same name that takes place in the 1920s.They debate whether or not the premise holds strong, how well classic Batman villains are interwoven into the story, discuss the viability of the Batman character being placed in the horror genre, and stack it up to other DC animated movies.If you’re interested in a Batman story that takes place in the 1920s with a diversion to Antarctica with Batman fighting demons from another world, then this is the Batman movie you’ve been waiting for!
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the 13th episode of the season, Justin, Luke, Noah, and recurring guest Chris venture into the 1990s to tackle Rush’s tributes to chance and duality with Roll the Bones and Counterparts, respectively. The hosts make many an ill-conceived pun, spin concert-going memories of rapping skeletons, and reveal way too much about gastrointestinal maladies while on the road. And of course, they recommend artists apart from Rush for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Alien Shore (from Counterparts)
Justin – Cut to the Chase (from Counterparts)
Luke – Stick It Out (from Counterparts)
Noah – Where’s My Thing? (Part IV, “Gangster of Boats” Trilogy) (from Roll the Bones)
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – The Speed of Love (from Counterparts)
Justin – Between Sun & Moon (from Counterparts)
Luke – “Rapping” in Roll the Bones (from Roll the Bones)
Noah – “Rapping” in Roll the Bones (from Roll the Bones) & Double Agent (from Counterparts)
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Ghost of a Chance (from Roll the Bones)
Justin – Bravado (from Roll the Bones)
Luke – Dreamline (from Roll the Bones)
Noah – Nobody’s Hero (from Counterparts)
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Stick It Out (from Counterparts)
Justin – Dreamline (from Roll the Bones)
Luke – Cut to the Chase (from Counterparts)
Noah – Animate (from Counterparts)
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Green Day
Justin – Atomic Rooster
Luke – Original cast recording from Chicago
Noah – Tchaikovsky
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler break down the 2021 science-fiction/noir thriller “Reminiscence” starring Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Thandiwe Newton and, yes, Cliff Curtis. Join them as they discuss the many ways the technology in this movie doesn’t make sense, the subtle yet possibly better love story lurking within the plot and how much Jackman in a wet shirt can really save an ailing movie. Just for fun, there’s also some chit-chat about Wolverine’s healing factor as well. Tune in to hear it all!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pair are taking a guided tour of the Netflix Defenders-verse, featuring reviews of select seasons of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage, along with this universe’s crossover event The Defenders.
This month, Alex and Bill travel back to September 2016 to check in on everyone’s favorite bulletproof boyfriend by discussing Season One of Luke Cage.
To help them reorient to the world of comic book media circa 2016 when Mike Coulter became the first black lead of a major super hero property since Wesley Snipes’ Blade Trilogy, they are joined by Racial Draft podcaster and Murphy’s Multiverse writer Michael T. Ford III.
Alex and Bill also unveil the an extended edition of their monthly segment Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where they try to cram in a month’s of MCU headlines in five minutes, while also devoting a bit of extra time to recent, more serious news items related to Jonathan Majors arrest on charges of domestic violence and Victoria Alonso’s recent firing.
Don’t forget to come back next month when they’ll be reviewing The Defenders.
Luke Cage S1 and The Defenders are available to stream on Disney+.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for the April installment of their monthly movie retrospectives. This time they’re talking about 2001: A Space Odyssey for its 55th anniversary.
2001: A Space Odyssey is an epic science fiction film directed by Stanley Kubrick, who co-wrote the film with Arthur C. Clarke. It opened in theaters on April 3, 1968.
In the film the principal characters, astronaut Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) and artificial intelligence HAL 9000 (Douglas Rain), travel to Jupiter in search of extraterrestrial life.
Though initial reactions to the film were mixed, it received Oscar nominations for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Art Direction, and won for Best Visual Effects. Popular but expensive, the movie only become profitable upon rerelease. In 2022 a poll of 480 directors voted it the Greatest Film of All Time in Sight & Sound magazine.
Aaron and Josh discuss the plot of the film, its effects, and its slow pace. They also briefly chat about Arthur C. Clarke’s book series and the film 2010: The Year We Make Contact. Capping things off is a look at space travel and A.I. today.
For more ‘60s cinema, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on The Birds. For another Kubrick film, listen to their podcast on The Shining.
2001: A Space Odyssey is streaming on HBO Max.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler ponder how far they’d go for a free vacation with the 2022 movie “The Invitation,” starring Nathalie Emmanuel and Thomas Doherty, written by Blair Butler and directed by Jessica M. Thompson. Listen as they discuss the film’s oddly outdated idea of a modern woman, the surprisingly well done visual scares and the shocking amount of blood red flags waved by the main love interest. What shouldn’t you do if you see a monster in the middle of the night? Tune in to find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
And the Oscar goes to…Batman…sometimes. On this episode, Daniel combines two of his favorite topics: Batman and the Oscars. Along with this week’s co-host, Editor-in-Chief of the Pop Break, Bill Bodkin, the two delve into Batman’s history at the Oscars.On the heels of this year’s ceremony, the two get into all the nitty-gritty when it comes to Batman movies and their success rate at the Academy Awards. When compared to other comic book films, Batman has had a very solid track record, but we all know it should have been better, right?
The two waste no time getting into what is considered one of the biggest snubs in Oscar history – no Best Picture nomination for The Dark Knight. They recount how they reacted when they first found out, the ramifications it had on the Oscars, and much more!Would Jack Nicholson have gotten an Oscar nomination for Batman ’89 today? Will Joker: Folie á Deux have similar awards success two years from now? Will a Batman movie ever win Best Picture?All is discussed as we go through Batman’s entire history at the Oscars! A must listen to episode for all Batman and Oscar fanatics!
Welcome to Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview podcast that revolves around the rich musical culture of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Each month, host Bill Bodkin (editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com) talks with musicians, promoters, and people behind the scenes about their journeys in the music industry and how Asbury Park has been and is such a vital part of it.
The podcast is hosted by Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com, who not only has covered the Asbury Park music scene for 19 years but produced and sponsored live shows throughout the city for the past decade.
Dub Proof, the Jersey Shore roots reggae stalwarts, are on this month's episode of Anchored in Asbury. The band's drummer and percussionist Kenny Pete -- a long time friend and contributor to Pop Break -- joins Bill Bodkin to discuss Dub Proof's brand new album, Neptune which drops in April. Kenny and Pete chop it up about some basic reggae vocab, Asbury Park's love affair with reggae, Dub Proof's growth as a band, the maturity on display on Neptune, the band's loftiest goals and plenty of inside wrestling jokes that only Bill and Kenny find amusing.
You can follow Dub Proof on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, and make sure to check out their original music on Spotify or Apple Music!
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the 12th episode of the season, Justin, Noah, and recurring guest Chris begin their run of talking two albums at a time, detailing the last gasp of Rush in the 1980s. They talk about one guest vocalist’s link to the Steven Universe cartoon, lament Neil Peart’s ill-advised tribute to a certain Chinese mountain, and posit a theory that one song may include a reference to…Harry Truman? And as always, they recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Force Ten (from Hold Your Fire)
Justin – Open Secrets (from Hold Your Fire)
Noah – Second Nature (from Hold Your Fire)
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – War Paint (from Presto)
Justin – Tai Shan (from Hold Your Fire)
Noah – Show Don’t Tell (from Presto)
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Open Secrets (from Hold Your Fire)
Justin – Chain Lightning (from Presto)
Noah – Second Nature (from Hold Your Fire)
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Scars (from Presto)
Justin – Show Don’t Tell (from Presto)
Noah – Scars (from Presto)
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Foo Fighters
Justin – Ella Fitzgerald
Noah – Ludwig Göransson
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by special guest, Pop Break allstar and “Star Wars” human encyclopedia Amanda Rivas to discuss the confounding straight-to-dvd erotic thriller “Killing Me Softly,” starring Heather Graham and Joseph Fiennes, written by Kara Lindstrom and directed by Kaige Chen, based on the book by Nicci French. Listen as they muse about how two attractive actors can make sex look so bad, the dos and don’ts of “scarfing” and why you should never trick your partner into hiking a mountain on your wedding day. How much is too much when it comes to telling the police about your sex life? Tune in to find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hostsPop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus andPop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pair are taking a guided tour of the Netflix Defenders-verse, featuring reviews of select seasons of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage, along with this universe’s crossover event The Defenders.
This month, Alex and Bill travel back to March 2016 to check back in with our friend at Nelson and Murdoch and discuss Season Two of Daredevil.
They are also joined by former Marvel Comics Writer & Editor Dan “D.G.” Chichester, who spent most of the 90s writing the ongoing Daredevil title including such acclaimed arcs as The Fall of The Kingpin and Fall From Grace, will be joining us shortly to discuss his history with Daredevil, what he’d like to see in upcoming The MCU series, his thoughts on the politicization of the punisher by the far right, and what the Netflix shows get right (and wrong) in their adaptations of The Punisher and Elektra.
Alex and Bill also unveil the new edition of their monthly segment Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where they try to cram in a month’s of MCU headlines in five minutes!
If you enjoyed our into with Dan, be sure to check out his free substack!
Don’t forget to come back next month when we’ll be reviewing Luke Cage S1.
Daredevil S2 and Luke Cage S1 are available to stream onDisney+.
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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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler learn about the dangers (or benefits?) of trespassing with the 2022 movie “Private Property,” starring Ashley Benson, Shiloh Fernandez, Logan Miller, Frank Whaley and Jay Pharoah, written and directed by Chadd Harbold, based on the 1960 film of the same name. Listen as they discuss the confusing absence of sexual chemistry, the muddled motivations behind the film’s nefarious plot and whether the word “brunch” is self explanatory. Is it possible to fall in marriage-ruining love in an afternoon? Tune in to find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
And don't forget to follow us on social media —
Allie:Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok
Tyler: Twitter
Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter
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Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are going back to the golden oldies as they talk about The Birds for its 60th anniversary.
The Birds is a horror-thriller film written by Evan Hunter and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is based on the story by Daphne Du Maurier. It opened in theaters on March 28, 1963.
The movie follows a San Francisco socialite named Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren), who finds herself besieged by murderous birds in Bodega Bay. Other characters include Melanie’s love interest Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor), Mitch’s mother Lydia (Jessica Tandy), Mitch’s sister Cathy (Veronica Cartwright), and Cathy’s teacher Annie Hayworth (Suzanne Pleshette).
While the film was a box office success, initial reviews were mixed. Critics today regard it as a seminal horror picture and one of Hitchcock’s best works.
Aaron and Josh go over the plot, characters, effects, and legacy of the film. They also discuss the possibility of a remake and if there is a filmmaker worthy of the title “the new Hitchcock.”
For more classic films, you can listen to Josh and Aaron chat about Bambi and Singin’ in the Rain.
The Birds is streaming on Peacock Premium.
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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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
COMING SOON TO A PODCAST NEAR YOU…RIGHT NOW! If you love and appreciate the art of movie trailers, this is the rankings episode you’ve been waiting for. We’re ranking every single live action BATMAN trailer throughout history. Nope. That’s not a typo. We’re ranking Batman trailers.
Daniel is reunited with Podcast Editor Alex Marcus, and first-time guest to the podcast DJ Chapman (of Roses & Rejections), as the three evaluate 23 (yes, 23) Batman trailers. Teasers. Full Trailers. Final Trailers. It doesn’t matter, we have opinions on everything. I dare you to find another podcast that talks in length about a less than 30 second Batman & Robin Teaser Trailer. I dare you.
Will Daniel get upset about the BvS trailers ranking too low? Will we favor teaser trailers over full trailers? Will someone on the panel risk getting kicked off the podcast for ranking the Batman 1966 theatrical trailer too low? Well, you’ll have to listen right here to find out.
Oh, and as a BONUS, the crew kick off the pod discussing their thoughts on the latest FLASH trailer that premiered during the Super Bowl. It’s Trailer overload!
If you love movie trailers, I can’t stress this enough – this is a MUST listen to episode!
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Welcome to Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview podcast that revolves around the rich musical culture of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Each month, host Bill Bodkin (editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com) talks with musicians, promoters, and people behind the scenes about their journeys in the music industry and how Asbury Park has been and is such a vital part of it.
The podcast is hosted by Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com, who not only has covered the Asbury Park music scene for 19 years but produced and sponsored live shows throughout the city for the past decade.
Hot off the release of his new record The Lyre, Dana Why is February’s guest on Anchored in Asbury.
Dana talks to Bill about the multi-year creation of the record – which is a rich, deep, and emotional story.
Dana Why talks about how his musical roots from childhood to his days with Static Sex and Grasser, to performing with Yawn Mower and Little Hag, and listening to The Wrens’ The Meadowlands helped him develop his wildly unique maximalist, genre-spanning/genre-defying sound. He also gets very deep about the emotional work that went into the record and how it helped him process heartbreak, depression, anxiety and how making the record centered him -- especially since the record was created during the Trump presidency and COVID.
Dana talks about his evolution as an instrumentalist, producer, engineer and singer as well as a frontman for a live performing band.
You can follow Dana Why on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, and make sure to check out his original music on Spotify or Apple Music!
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It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the eleventh episode of the season, Justin, Luke, and Noah discuss the apotheosis of Rush’s synth period. They diss nationalism, debate the potency of musical fadeouts, and extol the virtues of a chunky bass guitar. And as always, they recommend more non-Rush artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Mystic Rhythms
Justin – Grand Designs
Luke – Marathon
Noah – Emotion Detector
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Marathon (just the chorus)
Justin – N/A
Luke – Mystic Rhythms (just the fadeout)
Noah – Mystic Rhythms (just the fadeout)
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Grand Designs
Justin – Territories
Luke – Manhattan Project
Noah – Territories
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – The Big Money
Justin – Mystic Rhythms
Luke – Grand Designs
Noah – Territories
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Incubus
Justin – Dan Fogelberg
Luke – Maxwell
Noah – Eliza Rickman
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Not Couple Goals: Valentine (2001)
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this special Valentine’s Day episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by married couple Ryan Lee Gilbert and Tyler Higgins on a double date to dish about the cheesy wannabe slasher/thriller “Valentine” starring Denise Richards, Marley Shelton, David Boreanaz, Katherine Heigl (kinda). Jessica Cauffiel and Jessica Capshaw. Listen as they discuss the unintentional hilarity of the main characters’ apathy towards being stalked by a murder, the odd lack of gore and the haunting rhymes of Scary Gary. Who is the not-so-secret Valentine killer? Tune in to find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive &@TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
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Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hostsPop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus andPop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pair are taking a guided tour of the Netflix Defenders-verse, featuring reviews of select seasons of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage, along with this universe’s crossover event The Defenders.
This month, Alex and Bill are continuing the multiversal phase of their podcast by checking in on 2015’s Jessica Jones S1. They praise Krysten Ritter’s star-making turn as the titular Jessica Jones and the insidiously evil performance by everyone’s favorite Doctor, David Tennant. They also debate the merits of the Will Simpson character and just who’s to blame for him sucking so hard, whether we needed to learn that much about Jeri Hogarth’s divorce, and which of Jessica’s days was the very worst day of them all.
They are also joined by special guest Tori Preston, Managing Editor of Pajiba.com and host of their TV Podcast Podjiba, to help understand the cultural context around the series when it first debuted, how well its emotional and sexual abuse storylines hold up post #MeToo, and what went wrong with those last two seasons of the series.
Alex and Bill also unveil their new monthly segment Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where they try to cram in a month’s of MCU headlines in five minutes!
Don’t forget to come back next month when we’ll be reviewing Daredevil S2
Jessica Jones S1 and Daredevil S2 are available to stream onDisney+.
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Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back together. This time they’re talking about the cult classic Dark City for its 25th anniversary.
Dark City is a neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas, who co-wrote the movie with Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer. It opened in theaters on February 27, 1998.
The film follows an amnesiac named John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell) accused of murder. Pursuing Murdoch are the police and supernatural beings called the Strangers. Other characters include Dr. Schreber (Kiefer Sutherland), Inspector Bumstead (William Hurt), and John’s wife Emma (Jennifer Connelly).
Dark City received generally positive reviews, with Roger Ebert naming it the best film of 1998. However, it bombed at the box office. In 2021, Proyas released a companion short film and announced he was working on a Dark City television series.
Josh and Aaron discuss the movie’s plot, performances, visuals, and effects. They also go over the key difference between the theatrical cut and the director’s cut.
For another mind-bending neo-noir, you can listen to the brothers discuss Memento.
Dark City is available on Prime Video.
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Last week, newly minted DC Studio’s co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran made quite a splash when they announced 10 new DC comic book adaptations as part of their launch of the DCU, a new interconnected DC comics inspired continuity which will span film, live action television series, animated television series, and video games. Gunn and co. had few details in terms of stars, directors, or release dates, but they were able to give fans and skeptical WBD investors alike some insight into their “writer-centric” approach to cultivating a brand new cinematic universe, along with a promise to keep some extremely popular film and television franchises (like Joker, The Batman, and Teen Titans Go) alive under the newly created Elseworlds label.
While this news will undoubtedly find its way to many of your favorite Pop Break podcasts over the months and years to come, we wanted to assemble our own Justice League of podcasting superheroes for a special bonus episode of Pop Break Today where you will be able to hear our instant reaction on this newly announced slate.
First up is an interview between Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Batman By The Numbers Podcast host Dan Cohen discussing some of the major themes and points of interest coming out of last Tuesday’s announcement. They try to answer the question, can you ever have too much Batman, along with a broader discussion on the stakes around this latest attempt to reboot Superman, where Jason Mamoa fits into all of this, and how we should think about DC’s 2023 slate in light of this news.
Then, Alex convenes a panel featuring The Anniversary Brothers’ Aaron Sarnecky, Good Bye to All That’s Michael T Ford III, and Not Couple Goals’ Tyler McCarthy & Allie Nelson, during which they rate their excitement level for every single one of the ten projects announced as part of the Gods & Monsters chapter that kicks off DCU. These titles include HBOMAX original series Creature Commanders, Waller, Lanterns, Paradise Lost, and Booster Gold, and DC Studios feature films Superman: Legacy, The Authority, The Brave & The Bold, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and Swamp Thing.
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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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler dip their toes into the alligator filled waters of horror with the 2022 movie “X,” starring Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Martin Henderson, Brittany Snow and Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, written and directed by Ti West. Listen in as they discuss the way this film purposely subverts expectations, muse about whether the film crew was successfully creating an elevated adult film and wonder if all this murder could have been prevented by some good old fashioned lovin’. Should you watch this one with Grandma? Tune in to find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive &@TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
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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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
In this first episode of the new year, Daniel is reunited with the one and only Bill Bodkin, Editor-in-Chief of the Pop Break, as they delve into not just Batman, but DC on film!
A few months ago, Daniel was a guest on the Socially Distanced Podcast to discuss the MASSIVE news of James Gunn and Pater Safran taking over DC Studios. Now Bill returns the favor on this podcast, as the two dissect all the news, speculation, and absolute mayhem that has been DC these last few months since Gunn and Safran took over.
But news and rumors aren’t enough for the Bat crew. This podcast is a thorough evaluation of the DCEU, as the two discuss and debate DC’s PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE. Are the films of the past as bad as we remember? Will Daniel once again have to defend BvS by himself for the 900th time? (probably). Will The Flash actually get released?
And of course, we get into all the big stories that have happened at DC over the last few months, including Henry Cavill’s time as Superman coming to an end, and what the state of Superman may hold.
If you’re a diehard DC fan, this is a MUST LISTEN to episode. Everything, and we mean EVERYTHING, is covered!
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Welcome to Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview podcast that revolves around the rich musical culture of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Each month, host Bill Bodkin (editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com) talks with musicians, promoters, and people behind the scenes about their journeys in the music industry and how Asbury Park has been and is such a vital part of it.
The podcast is hosted by Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com, who not only has covered the Asbury Park music scene for 19 years but produced and sponsored live shows throughout the city for the past decade.
This month’s episode features Ed Maier. Ed is the current co-owner of the legendary venue Nectar's in Burlington. He is also a partner in the new company Nectar's Presents, which is a concert promotion and talent buying company.
In Bill’s conversation with Ed, Ed discusses his early days of following Phish around the country and how that led him home to New Jersey to start booking and promoting first in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey then the short-lived Chico's House of Jazz in Asbury Park. Ed regales the podcast with stories of bringing bands like The Hip Abduction and RIPE to Asbury Park, putting thousands on the beach as a part of Jams on the Sand and eventually becoming involved with a venue that's as synonymous with Phish as Bruce Springsteen is to the Stone Pony.
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Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pair are taking a guided tour of the Netflix Defenders-verse, featuring reviews of select seasons of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage, along with this universe’s crossover event The Defenders.
This month, Alex and Bill are kicking off the multiversal phase of their podcast by checking in on 2015’s Daredevil S1. They discuss the catholic guilt, fight choreography, and excellent acting that helped make the series a groundbreaking step forward in TV superheroes back when it debuted. They are also joined by special guest Rhiannon of Marvel News Desk and #SaveDaredevil to help understand the enduring legacy of the series and get a backstage look at how #SaveDaredevil helped revive the series just in time for Phase 5 of the MCU.
Alex and Bill also unveil their new monthly segment Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where they try to cram in a month's of MCU headlines in five minutes!
Don’t forget to come back next month when we’ll be reviewing Jessica Jones S1
Daredevil S1 and Jessica Jones S1 are available to stream on Disney+.
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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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler are joined by special guest The Pop Break podcast producer Alex Marcus to ring in 2023 with the seminal erotic thriller we all hid watching from our parents, 1999’s Cruel Intentions, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe. Listen as they discuss the glaring differences between watching this movie as a teen versus an adult, Sebastion’s uncanny ability to seduce women (Tyler isn’t buying it) and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s badass villain turn. Where do the film’s even trashier sequels fit in? Tune in to find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive &@TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
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It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the tenth episode of the season, Chris, Justin, Luke, Noah take a look at Rush’s wintry album Grace Under Pressure from 1984. They discuss the untapped potential of rock-heavy eulogies, debate Neil Peart’s drum tones and media savvy, and even question the namesake of one of their long-standing discussion categories. And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Afterimage
Justin – Kid Gloves
Luke – Distant Early Warning
Noah – Kid Gloves
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Red Lenses
Justin – Red Lenses
Luke – Red Lenses
Noah – Between the Wheels
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – The Enemy Within
Justin – The Enemy Within
Luke – Red Sector A
Noah – Afterimage
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Kid Gloves
Justin – The Body Electric
Luke – The Enemy Within
Noah – Kid Gloves
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Deftones
Justin – Haim
Luke – Tasha Cobbs Leonard / Fred Hammond
Noah – GoGo Penguin
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Aaron and Josh Sarnecky return in a new year to talk about Cloverfield, celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Cloverfield is a found footage monster movie directed by Matt Reevesand written by Drew Goddard. It opened in theaters on January 18, 2008.
The film follows Rob Hawkins (Michael Stahl-David), along with his friends and family (Odette Yustman, T.J. Miller, Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, and Mike Vogel). During Rob’s farewell party, a giant monster starts destroying Manhattan. The incident is shown via camcorder footage.
Cloverfield garnered a mostly positive reception. Renowned French film magazine Cahiers du Cinéma named it the third best film of 2008. The movie grossed $172 million on a $25 million budget.
Josh and Aaron discuss the plot, camerawork, and monster. They also chat about the found footage genre’s potential.
For more January movies, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcasts on Snow Dogs and The Green Hornet.
Cloverfield is available on Pluto TV and Prime Video.
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Welcome to Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview podcast that revolves around the rich musical culture of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Each month, host Bill Bodkin (editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com) talks with musicians, promoters, and people behind the scenes about their journeys in the music industry and how Asbury Park has been and is such a vital part of it.
The podcast is hosted by Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of ThePopBreak.com, who not only has covered the Asbury Park music scene for 19 years but produced and sponsored live shows throughout the city for the past decade.
On the premiere episode, Bill sits down with Alexis Babini, lead singer of the Disney tribute band, The Little Mermen. Might be an odd choice for an Asbury Park podcast, right? Well that's where you'd be mistaken. Despite their New York City roots, The Little Mermen have found a home in Asbury Park.
Alexis talks about how House of Independents welcomed them into the scene and have been a huge support for the band. Alexis also speaks about the band's performance at the 2022 Sea.Hear.Now Music Festival, which became one of the big talking points of the entire festival. Alexis also talks about the creation of the band, Disney adults, the magic of Disney music, meeting legendary Disney composer Alan Menken right before their first show, his solo music and so much more.
Don't forget to check out The Little Mermen on Twitter, Instagram, & YouTube for more from the band!
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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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler say goodbye to 2022 with a film released this year titled “Brazen” starring Alyssa Milano and Sam Page, based on a novel by Nora Roberts. Listen along as they run through the mind-boggling ways a movie about sexy cam girls, small-town murder and pervy Catholic School teens can somehow be this boring.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive &@TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
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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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
In this episode, Daniel is joined once again by Podcast Editor Alex Marcus as they ring in the holidays with a cherished Christmas classic – Batman Returns! Yes, this episode is solely focused on Tim Burton’s 1992 masterpiece, and one of the most hotly debated Batman movies ever made.
The dynamic duo discuss the mixed reception the film received at its release, why it’s had such a resurgence in recent years, all the classic moments, debate if Batman has a character arc or not, and yes, they tackle the obligatory “Is this a Christmas movie?” debate.
If you love Batman Returns, or hate it, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. So, break out the banned McDonalds Happy Meal toys, raw fish, zombie cats, and proposed power plant plans, and listen to one of the most in-depth discussions on Batman Returns you will ever hear.
There also may or may not be a Danny DeVito Penguin impression in this episode.
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Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex successfully guided him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the past year.
This month, with their rewatch concluded, Alex & Bill start off by announcing what Season 2 and beyond of Bill vs. The MCU will look like before giving Bill a chance to bare his soul and expound on the virtues of DisneyPlus’s Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
After that, buckle up because Alex & Bill pass out 25 awards to help reflect and rejoice over the completion of their epic MCU rewatch. Find out what their favorite films of each phase were, the best official and unofficial trilogies, the most memorable Stan Lee cameos, the most exciting end credit scenes, and which scenes won the Tom’s Tears Award for most emotional moment in the MCU, along with many many others.
Time Codes:
- Season 2 Announcement (0:00:35)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review (0:06:25)
- Phase I-IV Awards (0:15:25)
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and all other MCU entries are currently available to stream onDisney+, excluding Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which is still available in theaters now, and the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy, which is available on VOD.
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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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler are joined by their special guest, actor and co-host of the Ladies Get Action podcast, Rin Olsson. Together, they discuss the 1989 thriller Dead Calm starring Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane and the treacherous dog Benji. Join them as they break down the many sources of peril the people in this movie face such as the lawlessness of the open ocean, unlucky lightning strikes and downright cruel age gaps in film casting.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive &@TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the ninth episode of the podcast, Justin, Luke, Noah, and recurring guest Chris examine the band’s first foray into their so-called “synth era.” They drop literary allusions to Hemingway and Donne, contemplate Neil Peart’s extensive takedown of suburbia, and make favorable comparisons with one album track to Deep Purple’s “Highway Star.” And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Losing It
Justin – Chemistry
Luke – The Analog Kid
Noah – New World Man
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Countdown
Justin – Countdown
Luke – The Weapon
Noah – The Weapon
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Subdivisions
Justin – Losing It
Luke – Losing It
Noah – Digital Man
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Digital Man
Justin – The Analog Kid
Luke – Digital Man
Noah – Subdivisions
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – All Them Witches
Justin – Bolt Thrower
Luke – N/A
Noah – Emanuel Ax
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back. This time they’re discussing The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers for its 20th anniversary.
The Two Towers is the second film in director Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy epic. It was released on December 18 2002.
The movie continues the story of the previous installment, with Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) forging an uneasy alliance with Gollum (Andy Serkis) on their way to destroy the Ring. Elsewhere, their friends fight the forces of Saruman (Christopher Lee). New characters include King Théoden of Rohan (Bernard Hill), Theoden’s niece Éowyn (Miranda Otto), and the Gondorian ranger Faramir (David Wenham).
The Two Towers was the highest grossing movie of 2002 and garnered near universal acclaim. It was nominated for 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It won Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects.
Josh and Aaron talk about the film’s plot and characters, particularly notable changes from the source material that angered some book readers. They also chat about the visual effects and action.
For more Lord of the Rings, you can listen to Aaron and Josh’s podcasts on The Fellowship of the Ringand The Return of the King.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is streaming on HBO Max
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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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
In this episode, Daniel is joined once again by Podcast Editor Alex Marcus, and Pop Break TV Podcast contributor Michael T. Ford III for another superb and hotly contested rankings episode!
Before getting into the main topic though, the crew reminisce and pay tribute to one of the most important figures in the history of Batman, Kevin Conroy. This podcast was recorded just a couple days after Conroy’s passing, so no doubt the crew wanted to give this iconic performer the honor he deserves.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and being with our families, we honor Batman’s family for this month’s rankings! That’s right, we’re ranking all of Batman’s allies in his never-ending fight against crime! We look back at the movies, as we discuss, debate, and rank all the Alfreds, Robins, Batgirls, Gordons, Catwomen, Lucius Fox, and of course, the one and only, Chief O’Hara!
Who will be the highest ranked Alfred? Do we spend an absurd amount of time debating whether or not John Blake is actually a Robin? Will Dan’s dream of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice getting a not awful ranking finally be realized on this podcast?
If for nothing else, we can almost guarantee a podcast has never discussed the character of Alfred Pennyworth as much as we do here, as we sift through SIX different iterations of the character.
Long live the Burma speech!
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to chat about Catch Me If You Can for its 20th anniversary.
Catch Me If You Can is a crime comedy-drama directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by Jeff Nathanson, it is inspired by the life of Frank Abagnale, Jr. The film opened in theaters on December 25, 2002.
The film follows Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), a teen who defrauds banks by taking various identities, such as an airline pilot and doctor. Chasing him is FBI Agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks). Other characters include Frank Abagnale, Sr. (Christopher Walken) and Frank Jr.’s fiancée, Brenda (Amy Adams).
Catch Me If You Can garnered acclaim and was enormously profitable, costing $52 million and making $352 million. John Williams earned an Oscar nomination for Best Score while Christopher Walken netted his own nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Aaron and Josh talk about the plot, performances, and truth of the story before discussing the movie’s place in Spielberg’s illustrious filmography.
For another film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on Shutter Island.
Catch Me If You Can is streaming on Paramount+
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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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler tackle some of their biggest fears with the 2022 Paramount+ released movie Significant Other, starring Maika Monroe and Jake Lacy. Come along as they discuss the many “nopes” of going camping, how many red flags are too many and whether anything good has ever been lurking inside a cave. As a bonus, tune in for a story of when Allie sinisterly prank-scared Tyler.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
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Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 12 months.
This month, we have reached the end of the line, as we close out our coverage of Phase IV by rewatching She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Werewolf By Night, and, at long last, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Give us a listen to hear about our thoughts on Marvel’s first ever Special Presentation and where we’d like them to go with this format moving forward, whether we think the fourth wall smashing sitcom experiment of She-Hulk was a smart one, and if director Ryan Coogler did the impossible by making a successful sequel to his 2018 sensation Black Panther.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Werewolf By Night are all available to stream on Disney+. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever are available in theaters now.
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It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In this episode, Chris Mancini joins Justin, Luke, and Noah to discuss Rush’s best-selling magnum opus — Moving Pictures. They take Rush’s most well-known song to task, extol the virtues of automotive science fiction, and show appreciation for “drummer face.” And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Limelight
Justin – The Camera Eye
Luke – Vital Signs
Noah – YYZ
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Tom Sawyer
Justin – Tom Sawyer
Luke – The Camera Eye
Noah – Witch Hunt
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Red Barchetta
Justin – Red Barchetta
Luke – Red Barchetta
Noah – Limelight
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – YYZ
Justin – Limelight
Luke – Tom Sawyer
Noah – The Camera Eye
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – A Perfect Circle
Justin – The Moody Blues
Luke – Antonio Sánchez
Noah – N/A
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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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler are joined by their special guest,Casting Director and co-host of the Ladies Get Action podcast, Rebecca Ringley, to discuss the George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez sexy dramatic thriller Out of Sight. Tune in as they discuss whether George Clooney could seduce them in the trunk of a car (yes, the answer is yes), hotly debate his character’s post-prison job qualifications and analyze the do’s and don’ts of hitting on Jennifer Lopez should you run into her at a bar (basically just… don’t). Is robbing banks the ultimate relationship dealbreaker? Tune in and find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive &@TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
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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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
One of the most iconic and crucial elements to any Batman movie are his vehicles. It’s undeniable. Anytime a new Batman movie is released, you can always count on there being a brand-new vehicle, and Batman has had some doozies. Multiple Batmobiles. Planes. Motorcycles. Boats. Helicopters. Ski boats! SKIFFS?!?! Yes, skiffs. Short of pogo sticks, there isn’t a mode of transportation that Batman hasn’t tried, and we cover them all!
In this episode, Daniel is joined once again by Podcast Editor Alex Marcus, and making her Batman by the Numbers debut, Comic Review Editor Rachel Freeman, as they rank 15 different vehicles from the cinematic world of Batman! The crew evaluates their look, durability, all the iconic moments, and of course, the gadgets.
For any diehard Batman fan, this is a dream episode, and the most in depth look at Batman’s vehicles you will find. What vehicles were included? What Batmobile came in last? Is there a passionate defense for the Bat Ski Boat?!
LISTEN RIGHT HERE!
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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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler lean into Spooky Season with the Dave Franco-directed thriller, “The Rental,” starring Alison Brie, Jeremy Allen White, Shelia Vand and Dan Stevens. Listen as they unravel the bad relationship decisions at the heart of this movie, the inherent horror of renting a vacation home from a stranger and ultimately decide that Reggie the dog is our movie’s ultimate hero.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
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Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 12 months.
This month, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Bill has finally caught up with the entire MCU to date. They are celebrating this momentous occasion by doing what every Marvel fan wants to do: rewatching Moon Knight!
Just kidding! They did begrudgingly rewatch Moon Knight, but they also took a trip with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, got to know Ms. Marvel, and debated over whether Thor: Love & Thunder was too silly…or just silly enough. Tune in to find out who sides with sanity and who sides with the goats.
Moon Knight, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Ms. Marvel and Thor: Love & Thunder are all available to stream on Disney+.
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It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In this episode, Chris Mancini joins Justin, Luke, and Noah to discuss Rush’s first foray into the 1980s. They lament the album’s allusions to dragons and giant killers, praise the power of making choices (when one can), and ponder whether synths are the best representation of heavenly spectacle. And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Natural Science
Justin – Freewill
Luke – Freewill
Noah – Freewill
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Entre Nous
Justin – The ending of Different Strings
Luke – Different Strings
Noah – Different Strings
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – The Spirit of Radio
Justin – Entre Nous
Luke – Entre Nous
Noah – Freewill
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Freewill
Justin – Natural Science
Luke – The Spirit of Radio
Noah – The Spirit of Radio
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Porcupine Tree
Justin – Kumi Tanioka
Luke – Rance Allen
Noah – Coldplay
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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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler are joined by their very special guest, editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Pop Break Bill Bodkin, to kick off spooky season with a deep dive on the oft-parodied 1990 classic “Ghost.” Join them as they discuss the deep psychological damage the shadow monsters did to a young Allie, the confusing rules of the afterlife that are never quite laid out and of course the epic romance between Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze/a possessed Whoopi Goldberg. Will Tyler learn the difference between Patrick Swayze and the rapper Shwayze? You’ll have to listen to find out!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
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Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for their latest movie retrospective. This time they’re talking about 10th anniversary of Cloud Atlas.
Cloud Atlas is a science fiction film directed by Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, and Lilly Wachowski. The movie is based on the novel by David Mitchell. It opened in theaters on October 26, 2012.
The film charts the journey of reincarnated souls throughout time. Locations include 1970s San Francisco, present day London, and Seoul in the far future. The ensemble cast features Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Bae Doona, Ben Whishaw, Jim Sturgess, Jim Broadbent, and Hugo Weaving.
The film polarized critics and audiences. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 out of 4 stars, while Village Voice named it the worst film of 2012. Financed through independent sources, the film was not a box office success, only making $130 million on an approximately $100 million budget.
Josh and Aaron discuss the movie’s ambition, the different storylines, and how it compares to the Wachowskis’ other films.
For another podcast, you can listen to Aaron and Josh talk about Spirited Away.
Cloud Atlas is available to rent on Prime Video and Apple TV.
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Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has led to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month. With this being the final installment of this iteration of the podcast, Sam has included the below message to his listeners:
This episode of Marshall’s Movies will not be the last, but it will be the last hosted by The Pop Break. Roughly a year ago, editor Alex Marcus was looking for a temporary podcast to fill in a scheduling gap, and I brought up this idea on a whim. I was initially worried the subject matter might be too heavy, and didn’t really expect it to go anywhere, but I was met with unequivocal enthusiasm and support by Alex, editor in chief Bill Bodkin, and The Pop Break family as a whole. Indeed, the podcast was originally planned for six months, but after the first episode, they immediately planned it for a full year.
I think it’s safe to say that, while the podcast will continue elsewhere, I don’t think it would exist to begin with without their support, and I look forward to the new podcast that will take our place. We are still sorting out where Marshall’s Movies will continue, but for anyone curious, you can look to the Marshall’s Revolution Facebook page, or feel free to reach out to me, Sam, at my email: sasniles@gmail.com, for inquiries. And, once more, thank you again to The Pop Break.
For this final episode, we will be discussing one of Billy Wilder's masterpieces The Apartment, and we have a dear friend of Marshall, Ryan Myers, on to discuss it with us. As both Ryan and Marshall are massive fans of Wilder, it only felt right to bring him on to discuss Wilder's wonderfully charming yet viscerally emotional masterwork.
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Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has led to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month. With this being the final installment of this iteration of the podcast, Sam has included the below message to his listeners:
This episode of Marshall’s Movies will not be the last, but it will be the last hosted by The Pop Break. Roughly a year ago, editor Alex Marcus was looking for a temporary podcast to fill in a scheduling gap, and I brought up this idea on a whim. I was initially worried the subject matter might be too heavy, and didn’t really expect it to go anywhere, but I was met with unequivocal enthusiasm and support by Alex, editor in chief Bill Bodkin, and The Pop Break family as a whole. Indeed, the podcast was originally planned for six months, but after the first episode, they immediately planned it for a full year.
I think it’s safe to say that, while the podcast will continue elsewhere, I don’t think it would exist to begin with without their support, and I look forward to the new podcast that will take our place. We are still sorting out where Marshall’s Movies will continue, but for anyone curious, you can look to the Marshall’s Revolution Facebook page, or feel free to reach out to me, Sam, at my email: sasniles@gmail.com, for inquiries. And, once more, thank you again to The Pop Break.
For this final episode, we will be discussing one of Billy Wilder's masterpieces The Apartment, and we have a dear friend of Marshall, Ryan Myers, on to discuss it with us. As both Ryan and Marshall are massive fans of Wilder, it only felt right to bring him on to discuss Wilder's wonderfully charming yet viscerally emotional masterwork.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler tackle the newly released and highly buzzy movie “Don’t Worry Darling,” which they both agree should really have a comma in the title. Join them as they discuss the many better films this movie “borrowed” from as well as the behind the scenes drama that dominated the press tour. Did Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh and Harry Styles live up to the hype? Listen and find out.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler tackle the newly released and highly buzzy movie “Don’t Worry Darling,” which they both agree should really have a comma in the title. Join them as they discuss the many better films this movie “borrowed” from as well as the behind the scenes drama that dominated the press tour. Did Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh and Harry Styles live up to the hype? Listen and find out.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 12 months.
After spending last month discussing the MCU’s big debut on DisneyPlus, this month we are playing catch up and rewinding the clock to cover the 2021 film releases. That includes Black Widow, Shang Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings, Eternals, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. We discuss all of the Phase IV trauma processing, the theme of broken families reconnecting, and discuss whether the best therapy is a group session with your older, alternate earth self. You won’t want to miss it.
Black Widow, Shang Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings, and Eternals are available to stream on Disney+. Spider-Man: No Way Home is available to buy or rent on VOD and to stream on Starz.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 12 months.
After spending last month discussing the MCU’s big debut on DisneyPlus, this month we are playing catch up and rewinding the clock to cover the 2021 film releases. That includes Black Widow, Shang Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings, Eternals, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. We discuss all of the Phase IV trauma processing, the theme of broken families reconnecting, and discuss whether the best therapy is a group session with your older, alternate earth self. You won’t want to miss it.
Black Widow, Shang Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings, and Eternals are available to stream on Disney+. Spider-Man: No Way Home is available to buy or rent on VOD and to stream on Starz.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
This month, the Bat Crew takes a break from rankings as they fire up the oversized Bat Computer and look ahead to what’s in store for Batman, covering all the big news of the summer.
Daniel is joined once again by Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus, as they give their opinions and hot takes on all the Bat happenings, including the unprecedented cancellation of the Batgirl movie, which sent Bane sized shockwaves throughout the internet. They also dive into the long and winding road that has been The Flash movie, Ben Affleck’s apparent return in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and the official confirmation of a sequel to this year’s The Batman.
The crew also digest the announced Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, which sees not only the return of Joaquin Phoenix, but catapults Lady Gaga into the franchise. Also, there may, or may not be an argument or two about the first Joker movie as well.
If you want an efficient, streamlined catch up of what’s going on in the world of Batman, look no further!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
This month, the Bat Crew takes a break from rankings as they fire up the oversized Bat Computer and look ahead to what’s in store for Batman, covering all the big news of the summer.
Daniel is joined once again by Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus, as they give their opinions and hot takes on all the Bat happenings, including the unprecedented cancellation of the Batgirl movie, which sent Bane sized shockwaves throughout the internet. They also dive into the long and winding road that has been The Flash movie, Ben Affleck’s apparent return in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and the official confirmation of a sequel to this year’s The Batman.
The crew also digest the announced Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, which sees not only the return of Joaquin Phoenix, but catapults Lady Gaga into the franchise. Also, there may, or may not be an argument or two about the first Joker movie as well.
If you want an efficient, streamlined catch up of what’s going on in the world of Batman, look no further!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 12 months.
This week, however, we are taking a break from our look back in order to look forward to the future of the franchise in a very special bonus episode where we give you our immediate reactions to all the MCU news that came out of the 2022 D23 Marvel Studios event. Below check out the outline of everything we covered from Saturday’s panels on Phase IV & Phase V of Marvel!
What We Did Get at D23
-Wakanda Forever (released November 11th, 2022)
-Ironheart (Fall 2023)
-Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (February 17th, 2023)
-Werewolf by Night (October 7th, 2022)
-Secret Invasion (Spring 2023)
-Loki S2 (Summer 2023)
-Fantastic Four (November 8, 2024)
-Echo (Summer 2023)
-Daredevil: Born Again (Summer 2024)
-Captain America: New World Order (May 3rd, 2024)
-Thunderbolts (July 26, 2024)
-The Marvels (July 28th, 2023)
What We Did NOT Get at D23
-Rumors that didn’t Pan Out
-Projects that received SDCC announcements but were missing at D23
-Projects we know are in production but remain unannounced
-Hold Over Rumors from SDCC
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 12 months.
This week, however, we are taking a break from our look back in order to look forward to the future of the franchise in a very special bonus episode where we give you our immediate reactions to all the MCU news that came out of the 2022 D23 Marvel Studios event. Below check out the outline of everything we covered from Saturday’s panels on Phase IV & Phase V of Marvel!
What We Did Get at D23
-Wakanda Forever (released November 11th, 2022)
-Ironheart (Fall 2023)
-Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania (February 17th, 2023)
-Werewolf by Night (October 7th, 2022)
-Secret Invasion (Spring 2023)
-Loki S2 (Summer 2023)
-Fantastic Four (November 8, 2024)
-Echo (Summer 2023)
-Daredevil: Born Again (Summer 2024)
-Captain America: New World Order (May 3rd, 2024)
-Thunderbolts (July 26, 2024)
-The Marvels (July 28th, 2023)
What We Did NOT Get at D23
-Rumors that didn’t Pan Out
-Projects that received SDCC announcements but were missing at D23
-Projects we know are in production but remain unannounced
-Hold Over Rumors from SDCC
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler are joined by their special guest,writer and stand-up comedian Jess Sager, to talk about the 2015 Jennifer Lopez erotic thriller, “The Boy Next Door.” Join them as they question how JLo ended up in the movie, discuss the infamous sex scene, and decide when you should FINALLY go to the police if you’re being blackmailed. They also break down how obsessed yet ignorant the movie was with “The Illiad.”
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter@ANelRetentive &@TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s atParade!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler are joined by their special guest,writer and stand-up comedian Jess Sager, to talk about the 2015 Jennifer Lopez erotic thriller, “The Boy Next Door.” Join them as they question how JLo ended up in the movie, discuss the infamous sex scene, and decide when you should FINALLY go to the police if you’re being blackmailed. They also break down how obsessed yet ignorant the movie was with “The Illiad.”
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter@ANelRetentive &@TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s atParade!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for their latest film podcast. This time they’re talking about Spirited Away.
Spirited Away is an animated fantasy film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Released in Japan in 2001, the film opened in the U.S. on September 20, 2002.
The movie follows a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro (Daveigh Chase), who must rescue her parents after the witch Yubaba (Suzanne Pleshette) turns them into pigs. Guiding Chihiro through the spirit world are the spirits Haku (Jason Marsden) and Lin (Susan Egan).
Spirited Away was an enormous financial success and garnered universal acclaim, winning Best Animated Feature at the Oscars.
Josh and Aaron talk about the movie’s plot, characters, themes, and animation. They also discuss its place among Studio Ghibli’s features.
For more anime, you can listen to Josh and Aaron talk about Pokémon.
Spirited Away is streaming on HBO Max.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for their latest film podcast. This time they’re talking about Spirited Away.
Spirited Away is an animated fantasy film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Released in Japan in 2001, the film opened in the U.S. on September 20, 2002.
The movie follows a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro (Daveigh Chase), who must rescue her parents after the witch Yubaba (Suzanne Pleshette) turns them into pigs. Guiding Chihiro through the spirit world are the spirits Haku (Jason Marsden) and Lin (Susan Egan).
Spirited Away was an enormous financial success and garnered universal acclaim, winning Best Animated Feature at the Oscars.
Josh and Aaron talk about the movie’s plot, characters, themes, and animation. They also discuss its place among Studio Ghibli’s features.
For more anime, you can listen to Josh and Aaron talk about Pokémon.
Spirited Away is streaming on HBO Max.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has led to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
On this episode of Marshall’s Movies, fellow Kaiju fan Miles Hartl joins us to discuss the 1933 classic, King Kong. We discuss the inherent magic of cinema, the revolutionary visual effects of the film that stand on their own merit to this day, and Kong’s legacy in blockbuster cinema.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler have a look at quite possibly their sexiest movie yet, The Voyeurs starring Sydney Sweeney, Ben Hardy, Justice Smith and Natasha Liu Bordizzo. Listen as they recap the many twists this movie definitely didn’t need. They also reveal just how far they’ll go when it comes to spying on their neighbors (Short answer: Not as far as the people in The Voyeurs, but more than is probably acceptable).
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 12 months.
This week, however, we are kicking off our coverage of Phase 4, which is the first phase of the MCU to OFFICIALLY include TV series, and that will be our focus today, as we review all four 2021 DisneyPlus originals. That includes WandaVision, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Loki, and Hawkeye.
WandaVision, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Loki, and Hawkeye are available to stream on Disney+.
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
Last time, the Bat Crew ranked all theatrically released Batman movies. On this episode, we delve into a topic just as important – VILLAINS!
Let’s be honest, there’s no debate – No comic book character in existence has the deep roster and staple of villains then that of the Dark Knight. Daniel is joined by Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and co-host of the Blerd Watchers Podcast, Marshall Stevenson, as they bust out the acid flowers, hand buzzers, umbrellas, whips, two-headed coins, freeze guns, and the Nygmatech Box to rank the TOP 5 BATMAN MOVIE VILLAINS!
Before they get to the elite of the elite though, all three pass around the batarang to discuss their own personal rankings, hot takes, honorable mentions, and we even throw in a very special BONUS category at the end of the pod – DO NOT miss it.
If you’re obsessed with Batman’s rogue gallery, this is a CAN’T MISS episode!
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In this episode, Chris Mancini joins Justin, Luke, and Noah to explore Rush’s proggiest effort to date. They struggle to pronounce “La Villa Strangiato” with the proper Italian flavor, discuss wood blocks and other sylvan instruments, and ponder whether the Kool-Aid Man might be the God of Balance we actually deserve. And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – The Trees
Justin – Circumstances
Luke – La Villa Strangiato
Noah – La Villa Strangiato
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – “Monsters” theme from La Villa Strangiato
Justin – “Monsters” theme from La Villa Strangiato
Luke – Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres (Movements 5 & 6)
Noah – Intro from The Trees
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres
Justin – Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres
Luke – The Trees
Noah – Circumstances
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – The Trees
Justin – La Villa Strangiato
Luke – Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres / The Trees
Noah – La Villa Strangiato / Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – The Mars Volta
Justin – Crosby, Stills, Nash (& Young)
Luke – Sigur Rós
Noah – Mike Duncan
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for their latest podcast. This time they’re talking about Walt Disney’s Bambi for its 80th anniversary.
Bambi is an animated film directed by David Hand, based on the book by Felix Salten. It opened in theaters on August 21, 1942.
Bambi follows the deer Bambi (Donnie Dunagan) from infancy to maturity. Bambi’s friends include the rabbit Thumper (Peter Behn) and the skunk Flower (Stan Alexander). Destined to one day rule over the woodland creatures, Bambi learns many things as he grows up, including to fear Man.
Bambi initially garnered mixed reviews. The film also suffered at the box office because of World War II. It was nominated for Best Original Song, Best Score for a Drama or Comedy, and Best Sound at the Oscars. Bambi became successful upon re-release and is now an undisputed classic.
Aaron and Josh talk about the movie’s plot, characters, and animation. They also discuss its legacy and the reported remake in the works.
For a podcast on another classic film, you can listen to Josh and Aaron chat about Singin’ in the Rain.
Bambi is streaming on Disney+
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler are joined by their special guest, Ryan Lee Gilbert, formerly of Broadway.com and current manager of The Mysterious Bookshop to discuss the super-sexy 1998 thriller that we all lied to our parents to watch, Wild Things. Join them as they ask the critical question, “Is Matt Dillon attractive?” and Ryan explains grading Florida on a curve. Also, yeah, they of course talk about the threesome scene.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has led to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
This month on Marshall’s Movies, writer Violet Masters joins to discuss the David Lynch film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. This film, from 1992, is somewhat of a prequel to the 1990 television series also created by David Lynch. Sam and Violet discuss the complicated ruminations of grief and horror that the film explores while also reflecting on how the film mirrors in some ways their own experience with grief.
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 12 months.
This week, however, we are taking a break from our look back in order to look forward to the future of the franchise in a very special bonus episode where we give you our immediate reactions to all the MCU and MCU adjacent news that came out of the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con event. Below check out the outline of everything we covered from two days of panels on the next three years of Marvel!
Marvel Studios Animation News - I Am Groot (8/10/22); Spider-Man: Freshman Year (2024); What If…? (2023); Marvel Zombies (2024); X-Men ’97 (Fall 2023)
Phase 4 continued - She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (8/16/22); Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (11/11/22)
Phase 5 - Ant-Man: Quantumania (2/17/23); Secret Invasion (Spring 2023); Guardians 3 (5/5/23); Echo (Early Summer 2023); Loki 2 (Mid Summer 2023); The Marvels (7/28/23); Blade (11/3/23); Ironheart (Fall 2023); Agatha: Coven of Chaos (Winter 2024); Daredevil: Born Again (Spring 2024); Captain America: New World Order (5/3/24); Thunderbolts (7/26/24)
Phase 6 - Fantastic Four (11/8/24); Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (5/5/25); Avengers: Secret Wars (11/7/25)
What Do We Still Not Know?
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.
This week, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. After seven months and 22 films, Bill finally watched Avenger: Endgame! We will be discussing that experience in depth, along with our reflection on 2019’s other releases: Captain Marvel & Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame are available to stream on Disney+. Spider-Man: Far From Home is currently available for rental and purchase on VOD and to stream via FXNow & FuboTV.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler sink their teeth into the surprisingly disturbing 2021 film Fresh starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs and a decidedly not heroic Sebastian Stan. Listen as they discover what the other thinks about the morality of cannibalism (it’s complicated?) and Allie says a dignified “goodbye” to ever eating meatballs again.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade!
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In this episode, Chris Mancini joins Justin, Luke, and Noah as they hail to the kings with Rush’s fifth album. They detail the epic perfection of Xanadu, debate whether brevity is a negative, and do a little singing of their own (because Geddy can’t have all the fun). And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – Xanadu
Justin – Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage
Luke – Xanadu
Noah – A Farewell to Kings
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage (Movements 2 & 3)
Justin – Cinderella Man
Luke – Closer to the Heart
Noah – Madrigal
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – A Farewell to Kings / Madrigal
Justin – A Farewell to Kings
Luke – A Farewell to Kings
Noah – A Farewell to Kings
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage
Justin – Xanadu
Luke – A Farewell to Kings
Noah – Closer to the Heart
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Death from Above 1979
Justin – Original cast recording of Into the Woods
Luke – Run the Jewels
Noah – Score to Millennium Actress
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 history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.
Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.
In his very first episode, Daniel welcomes to the show Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkinfor an epic bat journey through all 12 theatrically released BATMAN FILMS.
FULL SPOILERS AHEAD. The three deep dive into the history of Batman movies, as they count down from worst to best twelve different Batman films. What movies are included? How were the rankings determined? Does Daniel actually defend Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? Did someone on the panel not rank Batman & Robin last?
To find out these answers, you’ll have to listen right here!
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, Allie and Tyler are joined by their first-ever guest, Mallory Johnsof Vox Media Studios (and the creator of their awesome theme music) to discuss the 1998 thriller A Perfect Murder. Spoiler alert: the murder and the movie aren't exactly perfect. However, it does offer Mallory and Allie a chance to swoon over a young Viggo Mortensen and Tyler the opportunity to showcase his sexy Michael Douglas impression. Gwyneth Paltrow is there too.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthyand check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insiderand Allie’s at Parade!
Pop Break Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and senior writer Michael Dworkis reunite to talk about All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling's landmark show -- Forbidden Door. They discuss the negative buzz surrounding the show, their own expectations for the show and of course if the show delivered. Discussions also include the debut of Claudio Castagnoli (the former Cesaro), the breakout performances from Clark Connors and Shota Umino, what New Japan stars they'd love to see return in AEW, Sting's outrageous performance and the future of AEW.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky have returned for their movie retrospective on Air Force One. Joining them is the Commander-in-Chief of The Pop Break, Bill Bodkin.
Air Force One is an action film directed by Wolfgang Petersen. It open in theaters 25 years ago, on July 25, 1997.
In the movie, President James Marshall (Harrison Ford) fights for control of Air Force One after terrorists take the other passengers hostage. Leading the terrorists is Egor Korshunov (Garry Oldman), who seeks to rebuild the Soviet Union. Assisting President Marshall on the ground is Vice President Kathyrn Bennett (Glenn Close).
Air Force One was generally well-received and the fifth highest grossing film of 1997. It earned Oscar nominations for Best Sound and Best Film Editing.
Aaron, Josh, and Bill talk about the film’s plot, characters, and action. They also discuss its place in Harrison Ford’s filmography and how it compares to other ‘90s movies.
For another action movie podcast, you can listen to the brothers and Bill talk about Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Air Force One is available on Prime Video and Apple TV
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.
This week, the MCU is hitting a fever pitch as worlds collide, new worlds are introduced, and Thanos finally makes his move. That’s right! We are talking 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok and 2018’s Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man & The Wasp!
But wait! “That seems like too much to jam into just one podcast!” you might be exclaiming right now, and you would be correct! Today, please listen to the second half of our two part episode, focusing on Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp.
Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp are available to stream on Disney+.
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.
This week, the MCU is hitting a fever pitch as worlds collide, new worlds are introduced, and Thanos finally makes his move. That’s right! We are talking 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok and 2018’s Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man & The Wasp!
But wait! “That seems like too much to jam into just one podcast!” you might be exclaiming right now, and you would be correct! Today, please listen to the first half of our two part episode, focusing on just Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther. Tune in Saturday for the second part of our two part special where we dive into Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp.
Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther are available to stream on Disney+.
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, they discuss the Hulu Original Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, which was billed as the sexiest movie of 2022 when it came out in March. From nonsensical theme parties to even more nonsensical relationship dynamics, this movie is filled to the brim with the kind of erotic, murderous intrigue that makes this genre so great. Listen as Allie and Tyler devote more thought to this film than the screenwriters did.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider!
Josh and Aaron Sarnecky are back for a special bonus podcast. This time the two are talking about Disney’s Lilo & Stitch for its 20th anniversary.
Lilo & Stitch is an animated film directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. It opened in theaters on June 21, 2002.
The movie follows Lilo (Daveigh Chase), a young girl living in Hawaii with her older sister, Nani (Tia Carrere). Upending their lives is Stitch (Chris Sanders), an alien fugitive passing as their dog. Stitch must evade capture while Nani proves to the social worker Cobra Bubbles (Ving Rhames) that she is fit to raise Lilo on her own.
Lilo & Stitch was a hit with moviegoers and critics, garnering an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. It spawned several direct-to-video sequels and television shows.
Aaron and Josh talk about the film’s elements, including its plot, characters, humor, and animation. They also discuss how it compares to previous Disney cartoons.
You can listen to Aaron and Josh’s previous podcast on Disney’s Hercules.
Lilo & Stitch is streaming on Disney+
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In this episode, Chris Mancini joins brother Justin and Noah to talk about Rush’s breakout album (Luke, alas, was too busy having fun aboard the Thailand Express). They debate the controversial fourth movement of the title track, lament the dreaded “East Asian riff,” and come to the conclusion that Geddy Lee may, in fact, be a pretty talented bass player. And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Chris – 2112
Justin – The Twilight Zone
Noah – A Passage to Bangkok
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Something for Nothing
Justin – “IV. Presentation” from 2112
Noah – The “East Asian riff” from A Passage to Bangkok
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Tears
Justin – Something for Nothing
Noah – “IV. Presentation” from 2112
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – “I. Overture” from 2112
Justin – “I. Overture” from 2112
Noah – A Passage to Bangkok
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Elder
Justin – Soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Noah – Soundtrack to Civilization VI
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 judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
This week, they are giving you a little preview of what they have in store for you. Tune in in two weeks for their first episode on Deep Water!
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are talking about Disney’s Hercules for its 25th anniversary.
Hercules is an animated musical directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. It is based on the Greco-Roman myth of the same name. The film had a limited release on June 13, 1997, opening across the U.S. on June 27.
The film follows Hercules (Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton), son of Zeus (Rip Torn). After Hades (James Woods) turns him mortal, Herc trains with the satyr Phil (Danny DeVito) to become a true hero and win back his godhood. Assisting Hercules is his steed, Pegasus (Frank Welker). During his time amongst the mortals, Hercules falls in love with Meg (Susan Egan), who’s secretly working for Hades.
The film was generally well-received, despite some mixed reactions. While a box office success, it grossed below projections. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Song for “Go the Distance.”
Aaron and Josh go over the movie’s plot, characters, animation, and songs. They also talk about the live-action remake in the works.
For more podcasts, you can listen to Josh and Aaron talk about The Lion King and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Hercules is streaming on Disney+.
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.
This week we kicking off PHASE THREE with our first episode of FOUR film, including 2016’s Captain America: Civil War & Doctor Strange and 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume II are available to stream on Disney+. Spider-Man: Homecoming is currently available for rental and purchase on VOD and to stream via Starz.
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has led to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
This month on Marshall’s Movies, we have our friend Jake on to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. Jake joined us for this episode because he, like Marshall, loves horror films and unconventional art, and can contribute a fresh perspective on this classic. We dive into subjects like the nature of the Overlook, the differences between the novel and the film, and the uniquely unhinged performance from Jack Nicholson.
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In this episode, Justin, Luke, and Noah ford the river, and southward journey on...to discuss Caress of Steel,the so-called black sheep of the Rush discography. From guillotines to midway hawkers to prisons of the night, the power trio’s third album will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Rush fan. Some differing opinions on these songs, so listen with interest. And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Justin – The Fountain of Lamneth
Luke – Bastille Day
Noah – The Necromancer
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Justin – Lakeside Park
Luke – The Necromancer
Noah – I Think I’m Going Bald
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Justin – Bastille Day
Luke – The Fountain of Lamneth
Noah – The Fountain of Lamneth
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Justin – The Necromancer
Luke – The Fountain of Lamneth
Noah – The Necromancer
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Justin – Death
Luke – Bjork
Noah – Paul Simon
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for the latest movie retrospective. For May they’re talking about Spider-Man, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Joining the brothers is special guest Al Mannarino, Managing Editor of The Pop Break.
Spider-Man is a superhero movie directed by Sam Raimi, based on the comic book character of the same name. It opened in theaters on May 3, 2002.
The film stars Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker. Peter starts out as a normal high schooler from Queens, but his life changes when a spider’s bite gives him superpowers. After the murder of his uncle Ben Parker (Cliff Robertson), Peter begins fighting crime as Spider-Man. Opposing Spider-Man is the villainous Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe).
Other characters include Peter’s love interest Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst), his best friend Harry (James Franco), Aunt May (Rosemary Harris), and his boss J. Jonah Jameson (J.K. Simmons).
Spider-Man garnered praise from critics and moviegoers and grossed $821 million. It was nominated for Sound and Visual Effects at the Oscars and spawned two sequels.
For another superhero podcast, you can listen to Josh and Aaron talk about the old Adam West Batman.
Spider-Man is streaming on Prime Video and Apple TV.
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.
This week we are putting our lives in the hands of three separate ragtag groups of heroic misfits as we celebrate large ensembles and unlikely heroes by discussing 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy and 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man.
Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Ant-Man are available to stream on Disney+.
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has led to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
This month on Marshall’s Movies, we have Saher to discuss our THIRD Miyazaki movie. There’s been an interesting progression among the three movies we’ve discussed from the master filmmaker, and we’re grateful to have a mind like Saher to discuss the varied and nuanced themes of the film and Miyazaki in general.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for their latest movie podcast. This month they’re talking about Singin’ in the Rain for its 70th anniversary.
Singin’ in the Rain is a musical directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. It opened in theaters on April 11, 1952. It follows Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly), a silent movie star trying to survive the transition into talkies.
Complicating matters is Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), Lockwood’s screen partner. Fortunately, stepping up to dub over Lamont’s unsuitable voice is Hollywood up-and-comer Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), who Lockwood falls for. Assisting Don and Kathy is Cosmo Brown (Donald O’Connor), Lockwood’s best friend and collaborator.
Despite its small presence at the Oscars and modest success at the box office, today many critics hail Singin’ in the Rain as the greatest movie musical ever made.
Aaron and Josh chat about the movie’s plot, performances, and musical numbers. They also discuss how streaming has made watching classic movies like Singin’ in the Rain easier.
You can listen to Aaron and Josh’s last podcast, where they talk about The Hunger Games with contributor Megan LaBruna.
Singin’ in the Rain is streaming on HBO Max.
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In this episode, Justin, Luke, and Noah ride across the Styx to discuss Rush’s sophomore effort, Fly by Night. Channeling the bluesy rockers of their debut while exploring increasingly progressive territory, the album marked a new epoch in the band’s career: the arrival of Neil Peart behind the drum kit. The hosts discuss the art of cymbal chokes, reflect on America’s faded promise (both in the mid-70s and today), and debate the fine line between relaxing and boring when it comes to Tolkien-inspired reveries. And as always, they recommend more artists for your listening pleasure!
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Justin – Beneath, Between and Behind
Luke – Beneath, Between and Behind
Noah – Beneath, Between and Behind
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Justin – In the End
Luke – Rivendell
Noah – Making Memories
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Justin – Rivendell
Luke – Anthem
Noah – Beneath, Between and Behind
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Justin – By-Tor and the Snow Dog
Luke – Fly by Night
Noah – Anthem
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Justin – Sarah McLachlan
Luke – Erykah Badu
Noah – Simon & Garfunkel
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.
This week Alex & Bill bask in that sweet Avengers afterglow by embarking on their first episode of Phase II, with stops at Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, & Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Is the latter the best Marvel movie yet? Is Dark World the worst? They’ll get into it all and much more.
Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier are available to stream on Disney+.
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has led to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
This month on Marshall's Movies, we have our friend Seth on to discuss Phantom Thread. We've wanted Seth on the podcast for a while, and I chose this movie for Seth's episode because Paul Thomas Anderson is a director that means a lot to Seth and I. Marshall wasn't always a fan of PTA, being a source of disagreement between us at first, but eventually, Marshall did develop that appreciation for Anderson, and Phantom Thread is the kind of darkly comic period piece that feels like a perfect testament to Marshall's unique taste and sense of humor.
Josh and Aaron Sarnecky are here for their March movie podcast. This time they’re talking about The Hunger Games for its 10th anniversary. Joining the brothers is special guest Megan LaBruna, contributor for The Pop Break.
The Hunger Games is a science fiction film directed by Gary Ross. It is based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. It opened in theaters on March 23, 2012.
The movie follows Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), a 16-year-old living in the dystopia of Panem. When her sister is selected to fight in a gladiatorial deathmatch called the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteers to take her place. Joining Katniss as Tribute is her acquaintance Peeta Mallark (Josh Hutcherson).
Other characters include District 12 mentor Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), the evil President Snow (Donald Sutherland), Hunger Games commentator Caeser Flickerman (Stanley Tucci), and Katniss’ ally Rue (Amandla Stenberg).
The Hunger Games grossed $694 million on a $78 million dollar budget and garnered a positive reception from both critics and moviegoers. The film spawned three sequels, based on the subsequent books in Suzanne Collins’ trilogy.
Aaron, Josh, and Megan talk about their previous exposure to The Hunger Games before going into the plot and characters. The trio then discuss the similarities to other films and the legacy of the franchise.
For a podcast on something more wholesome, you can listen to Josh and Aaron talk about the Pokémon anime. Megan is co-host of the Screen Mavericks Podcast, available on Spotify.
The Hunger Games is streaming on Hulu.
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the first official episode of the season, Justin, Luke, and Noah take a look at Rush’s debut self-titled album from 1974. They talk epic blues songs, Geddy Lee’s powers of seduction (or lack thereof), and of course the drudgery of being a working man. And they defy all odds by managing to mention bands they’ve been listening to apart from Genesis or Rush.
Host Picks:
Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)
Justin – Here Again
Luke – What You’re Doing
Noah – Finding My Way
Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Justin – In the Mood
Luke – Need Some Love
Noah – N/A
Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)
Justin – Here Again
Luke – Working Man
Noah – Working Man
Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Justin – Working Man
Luke – Working Man
Noah – Working Man
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Justin – Spock’s Beard
Luke – Radiohead
Noah – Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.
This week the duo are taking a journey into mystery and history with Marvel’s pair of 2011 releases, Thor & Captain America: The First Avenger, before they close out Phase I with 2012’s The Avengers. You might be shocked to find out which of those three we loved the most…
Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, and The Avengers are available to stream on Disney+.
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has lead to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
This episode of Marshall’s Movies will focus on Kiki’s Delivery Service. This episode has been a long time coming, as it ranks in Marshall’s top 3 favorite films of all time. It also formed a particular connection with Sam after Marshall passed, as a series of coincidences involving Marshall’s childhood friend Hannah, a medium, black cats, and Phil Hartman, occurred.
This episode’s guest is Anastasia Pestroiu. She’s a great fan of the film, a great fan of film, and a great friend, and we’re grateful that she’s joined us.
The wrestling world was taken by surprise on February 15 as All Elite Wrestling stars, co-founders and executives Cody and Brandi Rhodes announced their departure from the company. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin along with senior editor Michael Dworkis and his wife, Evi Dworkis put an impromptu podcast together to discuss this huge piece of wrestling news and its implications. In the pod they discuss how this move impacts AEW, if it's the right move for Cody Rhodes, is the move hypocritical, and how a potential signing to WWE would fare for "The American Nightmare."
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for their latest movie podcast. This month they’re chatting about Wayne’s World for its 30th anniversary.
Wayne’s World is a comedy directed by Penelope Spheeris, based on the Saturday Night Live sketch of the same name. It opened in theaters on February 14, 1992.
The movie is about Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey), two goofballs with a public access TV show. Scheming to steal the show is a sleazy producer named Benjamin (Robe Lowe), who also has his eyes on Wayne’s girlfriend, the rocker Cassandra (Tia Carrere).
Wayne’s World was well received and made $183 million on a $20 budget. It spawned a sequel the following year.
Josh and Aaron talk about the movie’s plot, characters, and comedy. They also talk about how it compares to other SNL movies.
Wayne’s World is available with ads on YouTube and streaming on Paramount+.
It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! From the three gents who brought you Pod on the Rooftops (a podcast dedicated to the British rock band Genesis), Podwork Angels is a podcast series that delves into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.
In the preliminary episode, Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda. They discuss the roadmap for subsequent episodes, how they discovered the band, why they love them, and the reasons the Toronto triad inspire such passion from devotees and detractors alike.
Subsequent episodes will involve discussions of all of Rush’s studio albums. For every studio release, each host will spotlight a track they really like, a track they don’t, a favorite lyric, and a favorite musical moment…this time titled with Rush-specific puns!
Whether you’re a superfan or totally new to the group, we hope this podcast will encourage you to discover the riches that await you in the Rush canon. Come and join the brotherhood of man…
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
This week the duo are pulling a Coldplay and going back to the start with the three films that started it all, Iron Man (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), & Iron Man 2 (2010).
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has lead to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
This episode of Marshall’s Movies welcomes guest Patrick O’Brien to celebrate a film that Marshall would have never expected to like on paper, and yet it came to be one of his favorite comedies. Hot Fuzz, written and directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Olivia Coleman, and Timothy Dalton, walks the line between satire of action comedies and an excellent installment of the genre brilliantly, and Sam & Patrick dive into what makes the film such a success and why it meant so much to Marshall.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for their January movie podcast. The two are chatting about Snow Dogs, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Snow Dogs is a family film directed by Brian Levant. It was inspired by Gary Paulsen’s book, Winterdance, and produced in part by Disney. It opened in theaters on January 18, 2002.
The film follows a Miami dentist named Ted Brooks (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), who journeys to Alaska after he learns he’s adopted. There he meets his birth father, Thunder Jack (James Coburn), who teaches the city slicker how to mush Huskies. Other characters include Ted’s love interest, Barb (Joanna Bacalso), and Ted’s adoptive mother, Amelia (Nichelle Nichols).
Snow Dogs received mostly negative reviews but did make $115 million on a $33 million budget.
The brothers talk about the movie’s plot, characters, and comedy. They also discuss its similarities to other dog movies.
You can listen to Josh and Aaron’s previous podcast on Cory in the House.
Snow Dogs is available to rent on Prime Video.
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has lead to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
This episode of Marshall’s Movies captures the bittersweet essence of what our podcast is about. As it's Christmas time, guest Dylan Lindley and host Sam Niles discuss what may be Marshall’s favorite Christmas movie, 1940’s The Shop Around the Corner starring Jimmy Stewart & Margaret Sullavan. Modern day viewers may know it best as the basis for Nora Ephron’s 1998 film You’ve Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan. It's a delightful film, and we're grateful to have one of Marshall's best friends to talk about it.
This episode also comes at the first anniversary of Marshall’s passing. So on this episode, we take some time to discuss what that year has been like for us and those who loved him while forgetting what this show is about: honoring our loving, caring, and dearly missed friend.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for their final podcast of the year. This time they’re chatting about The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, which opened in theaters on December 19, 2001 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The Fellowship of the Ring is an epic fantasy film directed by Peter Jackson, who co-wrote the screenplay with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. The movie adapts the first volume of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The film tells the story of Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood, Deep Impact), a Hobbit living in the idyllic countryside of the Shire. Frodo begins a dangerous journey after the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen, X-Men) discovers the dark origins of Frodo’s magic ring. With the help of his friends, which include Sam (Sean Astin, The Goonies), Merry (Dominic Monaghan, Lost), Pippin (Billy Boyd, Outlander) and Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen, Eastern Promises), Frodo must cast the Ring into Mount Doom before the forces of evil take it.
Some other members of the ensemble cast are Christopher Lee (Hugo) as Saruman, Orlando Bloom (Troy) as Legolas, Jonathan Rhys-Davies (Aquaman) as Gimli, Sean Bean (Patriot Games) as Boromir, and Cate Blanchett (Nightmare Alley) as Galadriel.
The Fellowship of the Ring was the second highest grossing movie of 2001 and garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and moviegoers. The movie earned 14 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for McKellen, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It won Best Score, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, and Best Makeup.
Podcast topics include the movie’s plot, characters, action, and effects. The brothers also discuss previous adaptations of Tolkien and Jackson’s choice to make The Lord of the Rings before The Hobbit.
To wrap things up, Josh and Aaron talk about the highs and lows of their 2021 podcasts.
You can also listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on the final Lord of the Rings film, The Return of the King.
The entire Lord of the Rings trilogyis streaming on HBO Max.
Welcome back to Talking the Coda, a podcast that has examined musical artists whose careers were cut short, either by a death, break-up, retirement, or any other circumstance.
This month, Luke Martin (co-host of last year’s Pod on the Rooftops mini-series on the band Genesis) continues his move toward covering new releases in a spotlight of English drummer/composer Luke Bainbridge’s debut album, “Surface Tension.”
Luke and Luke discuss Bainbridge’s latest release, which came out two months ago and is available on all streaming platforms. In addition to Bainbridge’s new work, the conversation moves from Bainbridge’s far-reaching influences to his compositional process to his unreleased rap epic, “Spillage in the Village.”
Featured throughout this episode are excerpts from “Surface Tension”.
You can follow Luke Martin on Youtube and Instagram. His debut single, “Stuck In My Room”, is available on all streaming platforms, and his band, Distant, can also be found on Facebook, YouTube, and their website. Luke Bainbridge can be followed on Instagram and his Spotify artist page, and his work is available on all other streaming platforms.
Be sure to check back next month for a discussion of a new musical artist with a new guest!
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has lead to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
In this episode, Ryan & Cole join Sam to discuss the 2013 Hayao Miyazaki classic The Wind Rises.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for another podcast! The brothers are discussing Monsters, Inc. for its 20th anniversary. Joining them is special guest Bill Bodkin, Editor-in-Chief of The Pop Break.
Monsters, Inc. is a computer-animated film directed by Pete Docter, David Silverman, and Lee Unkrich. It opened in theaters on November 2, 2001.
Monsters, Inc. centers on Sulley (John Goodman, The Conners) and Mike (Billy Crystal, City Slickers), two monsters working at the title company, which powers the city of Monstropolis through human children’s screams. Sulley and Mike’s lives are flipped upside down when one these children, dubbed Boo (Mary Gibbs, Inside Out), finds her way into the monster world. Complicating getting Boo back to the human world is Sulley’s rival Randall (Steve Buscemi, Miracle Workers), who wants Boo for his evil plot.
Other characters include CEO Mr. Waternoose (James Coburn, The Great Escape), administrator Roz (Bob Peterson, Up), and receptionist Celia (Jennifer Tilly, Liar Liar).
Monsters, Inc. was a hit with critics and moviegoers, finishing as the third highest-grossing film of 2001. It won Best Original Song at the Oscars, along with being nominated for Best Score, Best Sound Editing, and Best Animated Feature. The franchise continues in the prequel film Monsters University and the sequel series Monsters at Work.
Aaron, Josh, and Bill chat about the film’s various elements, including its plot, characters, animation, and humor. They also decide where it ranks among Pixar’s other movies.
For another podcast on a Disney-Pixar movie, you can listen to Josh and Aaron talk about Toy Story.
Monsters, Inc. is streaming on Disney+.
Welcome back to Talking the Coda, a podcast that has examined musical artists whose careers were cut short, either by a death, break-up, retirement, or any other circumstance.
This month, Luke Martin (co-host of last year’s Pod on the Rooftops mini-series on the band Genesis) moves Talking the Coda in a new direction by focusing on the work of M’Lynn Musgrove, a singer/songwriter from Dallas, Texas.
Luke and M’Lynn discuss M’Lynn’s latest release, “I Got Low,” which came out one month ago and is available on all streaming platforms. In addition to M’Lynn’s previous work, the conversation with Luke moves from M’Lynn’s candid reflection on mental health struggles to her relationship with her audience to what music about such personal issues can give to listeners.
Featured throughout this episode are excerpts from “I Got Low”.
You can follow Luke Martin on Youtube and Instagram. His debut single, “Stuck In My Room”, is available on all streaming platforms, and his band, Distant, can also be found on Facebook, YouTube, and their website. M’Lynn can be followed on Instagram and her Spotify artist page, and her work is available on all other streaming platforms.
Be sure to check back next month for a discussion of a new musical artist with a new guest!
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has lead to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
In this episode Sam discusses Halloween (1978) with guest Adam Jameson, an accomplished writer. We are also grateful to have Marshall's father on to tell a story that's a testament to Marshall's love for this franchise and character.
Welcome This Wrestling Life -- the latest addition to the Pop Break family of podcasts, all about the underappreciated and overlooked stars of the ring.
In this episode, Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin Bill sits down with longtime Pop Break staff member Michael Dworkis to celebrate the two-year anniversary of one of their favorite wrestling shows -- All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite which airs this Wednesday October.
In the podcast they discuss the absolute wild "second season" of the show which saw the debut of the likes of CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, Sting, Adam Cole, Ruby Soho and so many more.
They look at why the company saved their love of pro wrestling and predict the winners and losers for this coming Wednesday's big show.
Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has lead to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.
This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.
On this first episode, Sam discusses the John Ford masterpiece My Darling Clementine with guest Joe Galm. Joe is a great friend, and a great guy, and he has been particularly supportive since Marshall’s passing. He stopped being a film critic a while back, but he's the perfect guest given his support during this hard time, and his continued love for and knowledge of film.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for another podcast. This time they’re discussing Fly Away Home for its 25th anniversary.
Fly Away Home is a family film directed by Carroll Ballard (The Black Stallion). The film came out on September 13, 1996.
Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of a 13-year-old girl named Amy Alden (Anna Paquin, The Irishman), who raises a flock of orphaned geese. With the help of her inventor father, Thomas (Jeff Daniels, The Comey Rule), Amy leads the geese south for the winter using an ultralight aircraft. Other characters include Tom’s girlfriend, Susan (Dana Delany, Desperate Housewives), and Officer Seifert (Jeremy Ratchford, Cold Case) from Animal Regulation.
Fly Away Home garnered critical acclaim and was nominated for Best Cinematography at the Oscars. It grossed $25 million at the U.S. box office.
In the podcast, Josh and Aaron talk about their history with the movie before going into its plot, characters, cinematography, and effects.
For more family movie podcasts, you can listen to Aaron and Josh chat aboutMuppet Treasure Island and James and the Giant Peach.
Fly Away Home is available on Prime Video.
Welcome back to Talking the Coda, a podcast that examines musical artists whose careers were cut short, either by a death, break-up, retirement, or any other circumstance. When a prominent musician stops making music suddenly, there is often a mystique surrounding the work they did finish in their time. In many cases, a musician with a short career can be especially influential because of the sense of loss, of what the artist could have been if they had more time.
Each month, Luke Martin (co-host of last year’s Pod on the Rooftops mini-series on the band Genesis) will dive into the work of one musician or band with such an ending to their career. For this episode, Luke discusses the singular jazz/pop vocalist Billie Holiday.
Luke is joined by Valentina Shelton, a pianist and vocalist originally from LA, currently based in Miami. In addition to Holiday’s career and legacy, Luke and Valentina’s conversation moves from the universality of pop lyrics to Shelton’s experience as a female musician in a majority-male field to the unpredictability of the creative process.
Songs featured in this episode are two new recordings from the Valentina Shelton Quartet. The first is an arrangement of the jazz standard “Beautiful Friendship”, and the second is a fresh take on the Mamas and the Papas classic, “California Dreamin’”.
You can follow Luke Martin on Youtube and Instagram. His debut single, “Stuck In My Room”, is available on all streaming platforms, and his band, Socially Distanced, can also be found on Facebook, YouTube, and their website. Shelton can be followed on her YouTube channel. .
Be sure to check back next month for a discussion of a new musical artist with a new guest!
Brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for their latest movie retrospective. This month the two are discussing Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby for its 15th anniversary.
Talladega Nights came out on August 4, 2006. The sports comedy is directed by Adam McKay (Vice), who shares a writing credit with star Will Ferrell (Daddy’s Home).
Will Ferrell plays Ricky Bobby, a racecar driver on top of the world until a French Formula One driver named Jean Girard (Sasha Baron Cohen, Luca) arrives on the scene. After a crash, Ricky’s mother Lucy (Jane Lynch, Final Space) and drifter father Reese (Gary Cole, The Good Fight) help him get back into racing. Other characters include Ricky’s best friend turned rival Cal Naughton, Jr. (John C. Reilly, Ralph Breaks the Internet), Ricky’s ex-wife Carley (Lesli Bibb, Jupiter’s Legacy), Ricky’s assistant Susan (Amy Adams, Arrival), and Lucius the crew chief (Michael Clark Duncan, Green Lantern).
Talladega Nights opened to generally positive reviews and proved popular among moviegoers, landing the #1 spot at the box office and earning $163 million on a $72.5 million budget. NASCAR drivers continue to pay tribute to the film, years after its release.
Aaron and Josh talk about the film’s plot, characters, humor, and portrayal of NASCAR. The brothers also discuss the movie’s place in Will Ferrell’s filmography.
For another podcast, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s previous movie retrospective on Captain America: The First Avenger.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is streaming on Netflix.
Here’s the fourth episode of Talking the Coda! This podcast takes a look at musical artists whose careers were cut short, either by a death, break-up, retirement, or any other circumstance. With abrupt endings to musical careers often comes a mix of heightened joy and sadness for audiences, and perhaps even a need for some closure.
Each month, Luke Martin (co-host of last year’s Pod on the Rooftops mini-series on the band Genesis) will dive into the work of one musician or band with such an ending to their career. For this episode, Luke discusses Dusty Hill, the bassist for Texas rock trio ZZ Top.
Luke is joined by Steven Robinson, a Los Angeles based trombonist who toured alongside ZZ Top as a member of John Fogerty’s band in 2018. Luke and Robinson’s discussion touches on Robinson’s perspective on classic rock, his interactions with Dusty Hill, and how to stay positive amid a rapidly-changing music industry.
You can follow Luke Martin on Youtube and Instagram. His debut single, “Stuck In My Room”, is available on all streaming platforms, and his band, Socially Distanced, can also be found on Facebook, YouTube, and their website.
Be sure to check back next month for a discussion of a new musical artist with a new guest!
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for a bonus movie podcast for the month of July. This time they’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Captain America: The First Avenger.
Captain America: The First Avenger came out on July 22, 2011. It is the first theatrical feature starring the titular character and serves as his introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Based on comic books by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the movie is written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely and directed by Joe Johnston.
In the film Steve Rogers (Chris Evans, Knives Out) starts out as a scrawny Brookylnite looking to serve his country in World War II. The armed forces turn Steve away until Dr. Abraham Erskine (Stanley Tucci, Central Park) of the Strategic Scientific Reserve recruits him for a special program aimed at creating a breed of super soldiers. Rogers becomes the program’s one and only product, Captain America. With increased strength, stamina, and speed, he leads the efforts against the Red Skull (Hugo Weaving, Mortal Engines), head of the Nazis’ own scientific branch and obsessed with attaining otherworldly powers.
Other characters include Steve’s best friend Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan, I, Tonya), businessman and inventor Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper, Preacher), director of the SSR Colonel Chester Phillips (Tommy Lee Jones, Ad Astra), and Agent Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell, Christopher Robin), with whom Rogers is romantically involved.
Captain America: The First Avenger opened to a warm reception from critics and moviegoers. While its $370.6 million box office isthe second lowest of Marvel’s Phase One, The First Avenger helped pave the way for the billion-dollar films the studio makes today.
In this podcast Josh and Aaron talk about the movie’s plot, characters, action, and effects. The brothers also discuss the future of the Captain America franchise and how The First Avenger compares to other MCU films.
For another superhero property, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on the Smallville series finale.
Captain America: The First Avenger is streaming on Disney+.
Welcome to the third episode of Talking the Coda, a podcast that examines musical artists whose careers were cut short, either by a death, break-up, retirement, or any other circumstance. When a prominent musician stops making music suddenly, their fan base often experiences a mix of heightened joy over the music they did create, yet dejection that the artist could not do more, and perhaps even a need for some closure.
Each month, Luke Martin (co-host of last year’s Pod on the Rooftops mini-series on the band Genesis) will dive into the work of one musician or band with such an ending to their career. For this episode, Luke discusses a pioneer of bebop and one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, Charlie "Bird" Parker
Luke is joined by Alexandria DeWalt, an up-and-coming jazz vocalist, flautist, and educator from Houston, Texas. Luke and Alex’s discussion centers on the state of jazz education and how it’s been impacted by economics, social media, and more in the modern world.
The theme song that bookends the episode is entitled “MIA in Beantown”, and was composed and performed by Luke and Alex as well.
You can follow Luke Martin on Youtube and Instagram. His debut single, “Stuck In My Room”, is available on all streaming platforms, and his band, Socially Distanced, can also be found on Facebook, YouTube, and their website.
Be sure to check back next month for a discussion of a new musical artist with a new guest!
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for their latest movie podcast, but they’re not alone. Bill Bodkin, Editor-in-Chief of The Pop Break, joins the podcast once again as their special guest. This time they’re talking about Terminator 2: Judgment Day for its 30th anniversary.
Terminator 2, also known as T2, opened in theaters on July3, 1991. The action movie is a sequel to The Terminator, which debuted in 1984. Like its predecessor, T2 was directed by James Cameron.
10 years after the first film, Sarah Connor’s (Linda Hamilton, Dante’s Peak) warnings of a future war with a rogue artificial intelligence called Skynet have fallen on deaf ears. Sarah has been committed to a mental facility while her son John (Edward Furlong, American History X), the boy destined to grow up into humanity’s savior, has been assigned foster parents. Future John sends a reprogramed Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger, True Lies) back in time to protect his past self from the T-1000 (Robert Patrick, Scorpion), a more advanced Terminator able to change shape and appearance.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day was a massive critical and financial success. It was the highest grossing movie of 1991, making $520 million on a $102 million budget. In addition to Oscar nominations for Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing, the film won for Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Visual Effects, and Best Makeup.
Aaron, Josh, and Bill break down the movie, covering its plot, characters, action, and effects. The three also discuss the film’s legacy inside and outside the franchise.
For more Terminator, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcasts on The Terminator and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is streaming on Netflix.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for the June edition of their movie retrospectives. This month they’re talking aboutDisney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame for its 25th anniversary.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame opened in theaters on June 21, 1996. It is an animated musical directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo.
Set in 1482 Paris, the film follows Quasimodo (Tom Hulce, Amadeus), who rings the bells atop the Notre Dame cathedral. Convinced by his master Judge Frollo (Tony Jay, Twins) that he is a monster due his hunched back and abnormal appearance, Quasimodo stays in the bell tower. However, one day he ventures outside. It’s there he befriends a kind and beautiful dancer named Esmeralda (Demi Moore, Ghost). Quasimodo’s only other friends are three talking gargoyles, Victor (Charles Kimbrough, Murphy Brown), Hugo (Jason Alexander, Seinfeld), and Laverne (Mary Wickes, Sister Act). Rounding out the cast is Captain Pheobus (Kevin Kline, The Road to El Dorado), who serves under Frollo but disapproves of his cruelty.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame garnered a generally positive reception from critics and moviegoers, and the film earned an Oscar nomination for its score. Gene Siskel awarded the movie three and a half stars while Roger Ebert awarded it four out of four. However, there was controversy over the film’s content, particularly with parents complaining that the religious themes and Frollo’s lust for Esmeralda were inappropriate for young children. Regardless, Hunchback made $325 million on a $100 million budget and was the fifth highest grossing film of 1996.
Josh and Aaron talk about how Hunchback factored into their childhood, plus all the movie’s elements, including the plot, characters, music, and animation. The two also discuss the film’s direct-to-video sequel and planned live action remake.
For more Disney animated films, listen to Aaron and Josh talk about The Lion King and The Emperor’s New Groove.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is streaming on Disney+.
Welcome to the second episode of Talking the Coda, a podcast that examines musical artists whose careers were cut short, either by a death, break-up, retirement, or any other circumstance. When a prominent musician stops making music suddenly, their fan base often experiences a mix of heightened joy over the music they did create, yet dejection that the artist could not do more, and perhaps even a need for some closure. Each month, Luke Martin (co-host of last year’s Pod on the Rooftops mini-series on the band Genesis) will dive into the work of one musician or band with such an ending to their career. For this episode, Luke discusses the contemporary Christian musician Rich Mullins.
Luke is joined by Laura and Bernie Franc, two volunteer music ministers who have served in churches across the country for over 30 years. In addition to discussing Mullins’ career, Laura, Bernie, and Luke ponder the role religion can play in one’s personal life and in the world, the uncertainty of faith, and what religious music may be able to offer even secular audiences.
The theme song that bookends the episode is entitled “Stand in the Morning”, and was composed and performed by Martin as well.
You can follow Luke Martin on Youtube and Instagram. His debut single, “Stuck In My Room”, is available on all streaming platforms, and his band, Socially Distanced, can also be found on Facebook, YouTube, and their website.
Be sure to check back next month for a discussion of a new musical artist with a new guest!
Welcome to Episode 1 of This Wrestling Life -- the latest addition to the Pop Break family of podcasts, all about the underappreciated and overlooked stars of the rin.
In this episode, Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin welcomes on a special guest to discuss one of his favorite underappreciated wrestlers.
The Anniversary Brothers Movie Podcast: Shrek 20th Anniversary
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for the May edition of their movie retrospectives. This month they’re talking about Shrek for its 20th anniversary.
Shrek opened in theaters on May 18, 2001. It is an animated comedy, directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson and based on a picture book by William Steig. It stars Mike Myers (Bohemian Rhapsody) as an irritable ogre named Shrek.
In the film Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz, Vanilla Sky) from a dragon. This is in exchange for the deed to his swamp, where Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow, Interstellar) has forcibly relocated the land’s fairytale creatures. Joining Shrek on his journey is Donkey (Eddie Murphy, Coming 2 America), a unique jackass with the ability to talk. But unbeknownst to Shrek, Donkey, and Farquaad, there is more to Princess Fiona than there appears.
Shrek was a hit with critics and moviegoers alike. It grossed $484 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It was nominated at the Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Animated Feature, winning the latter, which was a new category that year. Shrek has since gone on to spawn multiple sequels, a theme park ride, and even a Broadway musical. The Library of Congress added Shrek to the National Film Registry in 2020, a first for an animated feature not produced or distributed by Disney.
Josh and Aaron talk about how Shrek fits into their childhood before breaking down its plot, characters, humor, and computer animation. The brothers also go into the film’s long production history and legacy.
For another animated DreamWorks film, listen to Aaron and Josh talk about The Road to El Dorado.
Shrek is streaming on Hulu.
Wrestling returns to the BreakCast as Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is joined by the husband and wife duo of Michael and Evi Dworkis to discuss All Elite Wrestling's mega-show, Blood and Guts.
The triple threat of wrestling fans kick things off by discussing AEW's decision to host a full capacity show for their Double or Nothing PPV then talk about the possibility of newly minted free agent Daniel Bryan and recent WWE releases like Samoa Joe and Mickie James coming to AEW.
From there they break down the entire card -- Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston vs. Kenny Omega & Michael Nakazawa, Moxley's upcoming match with Yuji Nagata, Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall, the four-way tag team match, the potential of Kenny Omega vs. Orange Cassidy and the state of the TNT. Then things conclude with a discussion of AEW's first-ever Blood and Guts match and should AEW run this match back in the future.
Welcome to Animew! ThePopBreak.com's monthly podcast all about anime and manga!
Meet Iris & Rachel, two friends here to discuss monthly anime-related topics such as news, great manga to read, & awesome anime to watch!
This week, Listen to Iris, Rachel, and special guest (as well as Iris's brother) Ness, discuss new anime they've been watching this month, manga they've been enjoying, and the main event: a deep dive discussion of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train!
WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS OF THE DEMON SLAYER MOVIE. LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Make sure to follow them on Instagram & Twitter and be sure to check in monthly for the Manga of the Month choice so you can join in the discussion!
It’s Talking the Coda, a podcast that examines musical artists whose careers were cut short, either by a death, break-up, retirement, or any other circumstance. When a prominent musician stops making music suddenly, their fan base often experiences a mix of heightened joy over the music they did create, yet dejection that the artist could not do more, and perhaps even a need for some closure.
Each month, Luke Martin will dive into the work of one musician or band with such an ending to their career. For his first episode, Luke discusses the Mexican-American singer Selena, the “Queen of Tejano Music”, in recognition of what would have been her 50th birthday just a week ago.
Luke is joined by Alé Jimenez, an accomplished indie, Latin pop singer originally from Colombia. Her debut album, “Canciones Chiquitas”, was released in 2019 and is available on all streaming platforms. In addition to discussing Selena’s career and influence as a whole, Alé and Luke delve into issues like identity, language, gender, and authenticity.
They also discuss their process in co-writing a song sketch in the style of Selena entitled “Será Contigo”.
You can follow Luke Martin on Youtube and Instagram. His debut single, “Stuck In My Room”, is available on all streaming platforms, and his band, Socially Distanced, can also be found on Facebook, YouTube, and their website.
Be sure to check back next month for a discussion of a new musical artist with a new guest!
The Anniversary Brothers: James and the Giant Peach 25th Anniversary
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back with another movie to talk about. This time it’s James and the Giant Peach, celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.
James and the Giant Peach opened in theaters on April 12, 1996. It was directed by Henry Selick and is based on the children’s book by Roald Dahl. It stars Paul Terry (Microsoap) as James, a boy who lives with his abusive aunts, Sponge (Miriam Margolyes, Babe) and Spiker (Joanna Lumley, Corpse Bride). All that changes when James escapes inside a giant peach with the help of a mysterious old man (Pete Postlethwaite, Inception) and a group of talking, human-size bugs. Voicing the bugs are Susan Sarandon (Feud: Bette and Joan) as Spider, Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws) as Centipede, Simon Callow (The Witcher) as Grasshopper, David Thewlis (Wonder Woman) as Earthworm, Jane Leeves (The Resident) as Ladybug, and Miriam Margolyes as Glowworm. Together with his bug friends, James travels the Atlantic in hopes of reaching New York City.
James and the Giant Peach garnered positive reviews from critics, but it failed to make back its budget of $38 million. According to Box Office Mojo, it only grossed $28.9 million while in theaters. Composer Randy Newman received an Oscar nomination for Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score.
Josh and Aaron discuss the film’s plot and characters, its blend of live action and stop motion animation, and its music and songs. The brothers cap off the podcast by talking about the film’s legacy.
James and the Giant Peach is streaming on Disney+
Welcome to Episode 0 aka The Dark Match of This Wrestling Life -- the latest addition to the Pop Break family of podcasts.
In this episode, Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin introduces the concept of the monthly series -- it's a celebration of fandom as well as a platform to champion wrestlers the hosts and guests feel never got their proper praise. Bill gives the background of his 30+ year fandom of pro wrestling (he's a fourth generation wrestling) and how it's had a positive impact on his personal life. He ends the podcast by championing Jerry Lynn -- who wrestled for ECW, TNA, WWE, WCW, Global, Michinoku Pro and currently works as a coach for All Elite Wrestling.
Welcome to Animew! ThePopBreak.com’s monthly podcast all about anime and manga!
Meet Iris & Rachel, two friends here to discuss monthly anime-related topics such as news, great manga to read, & awesome anime to watch!
This week, it’s our first episode with The Pop Break! It’s also almost time for the Spring 2021 Anime season to start! Listen to Rachel and Iris talk about new anime titles coming soon and which ones they’re the most excited about. Enjoy as they discuss their monthly manga (Blood on the Tracks) and finally, what anime they’ve watched lately!
Make sure to follow them on Instagram & Twitter and be sure to check in monthly for the Manga of the Month choice so you can join in the discussion!
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for the movie portion of their March retrospectives. This month the brothers are looking at Memento, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its US release.
Memento made its debut at the Venice Film Festival in 2000. It first hit US theaters on March 16, 2001. It was written and directed by Christopher Nolan, based on a short story by his brother Jonathan. Memento stars Guy Pearce (L.A. Confidential) as Leonard Shelby, a former insurance investigator seeking revenge on the man that killed his wife during a home invasion.
Complicating matters is Leonard’s inability to make new memories, the result of blunt force trauma he suffered during the break-in. Seemingly aiding Shelby in his quest for vengeance are his “friends” Teddy and Natalie, played by Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Jessica Jones).
Memento garnered critical acclaim, including a standing ovation at Venice and two Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing. It made approximately $40 million at the box office, respectable for a film that cost less than $10 million.
Josh and Aaron talk about the film’s plot, its non-linear structure, and the performances before discussing how the film compares to Christopher Nolan’s later work.
For another Christopher Nolan movie, you can listen to the brothers talk about Inception with Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin.
Memento is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Aaron and Josh are here for their February movie podcast, which is on Muppet Treasure Island, for its 25th anniversary.
Muppet Treasure Island came out in theaters on February 16, 1996. Based on the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel, it was directed by Brian Henson. It stars Kevin Bishop as Jim Hawkins, a teenage orphan. Hawkins receives a treasure map from the pirate Billy Bones, played by Billy Connolly, on his death bed. Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire portray Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat, Jim’s faithful friends. Dave Goelz also portrays Kermit the Frog, who fills in as Captain Abraham Smollet. Frank Oz voices Miss Piggy, who serves as Smollet’s love interest, Benjamina Gunn. Rounding out the cast is Tim Curry, who plays the duplicitous pirate Long John Silver.
In the podcast Josh and Aaron discuss the plot of the film, the characters, and the songs. They also go into the production value and their overall thoughts on the Muppets franchise.
Aaron and Josh are here to talk about a true classic, the live-action Batman TV series from the 1960s, often known as Batman ’66.
In this podcast Aaron and Josh look at the series’ premiere, “Hi Diddle Riddle,” and its sister episode, “Smack in the Middle.” Aaron and Josh also discuss when they first saw the show, comment on series’ various tropes and villains, and compare the TV show’s version of Batman with other versions.
This month, The Anniversary Brothers are back to celebrate the auspicious 2011 cult classic The Green Hornet.
The Green Hornet is a superhero film based on the radio show of the same name. Released in theaters on January 14, 2011, it was directed by Michel Gondry and stars Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Tom Wilkinson, Cameron Diaz, Christoph Waltz and, David Harbour.
In this podcast, Josh and Aaron talk about the movie’s plot, characters, action, and humor. They also discuss the film’s place in the superhero film genre and whether the Green Hornet has a place in today’s pop culture, with a reboot reportedly in the works.
It's the annual reunion of The Beard (Bill Bodkin) and The Blerd (Mike Joseph)! These two friends reunite to talk about 2020 -- what they've learned, how they survived, what they've come to appreciate and so much more. As always the guys cut it up and have a blast blathering about their ages, music, life and the world around them.
After a year of numerous movie anniversaries, Aaron and Josh's movie retrospectives come down to one final film, The Emperor's New Groove, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
The Emperor's New Groove is an animated Disney film directed by Mark Dindal. It hit theaters December 15, 2000. It stars David Spade as Kuzco, a selfish Incan emperor who's turned into a llama by his villainous ex-advisor, Yzma, played by Eartha Kitt. John Goodman plays Pacha, a peasant who agrees to help Kuzco reclaim the throne, while Patrick Warburton plays Yzma's dim-witted but well-meaning assistant, Kronk. Musician Sting contributed the lyrics and music to the movie's songs.
The Emperor's New Groove garnered positive reception from critics and moviegoers, but its box office performance of $169 million was a big drop off from Disney's previous animated feature, 1999's Tarzan, which made $448 million. The Emperor's New Groove received one Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for "My Funny Friend and Me," which played over the end credits.
Podcast topics include the film's characters, the humor, and almost complete lack of songs. Josh and Aaron also discuss the movie's production as well as the experimental era of Disney animated features The Emperor's New Groove kicked off.
Pixar's crown jewel Toy Story is 25 years old and twin brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about it!
In this podcast, Josh and Aaron talk about all the movie's elements, including the plot, the actors' performances, and the animation. They also go into the film's significance in the histories of movies and computer technology.
Pop Break's Bill Bodkin and Michael Dworkis come in with the hot takes after watching All Elite Wrestling's "Winter is Coming" edition of Dynamite. They discuss the AEW/Impact Wrestling partnership, Kenny Omega's win, Jon Moxley's evolution, the debut of STING, tag team wrestling, the much-discussed women's division and more.
Brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate a true classic, Superman II, for its 40th anniversary.
Aaron and Josh discuss Clark and Lois' relationship, the villains, and the enduring legacy of Christopher Reeve's portrayal of Superman. They also talk about the troubled production of Superman II and the alternate cut of the film that came out many years later in 2006.
Wednesday October 14 marks the 1-year anniversary of All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite on TNT. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and Senior Editor Michael Dworkis look back at the landmark TV series.
They discuss Dynamite's creative direction since the infamous 12/18 debacle, how the women's division still needs a lot of work, their favorite matches on Dynamite and the future of Dynamite including the "Forbidden Door" with New Japan Pro Wrestling.
They also give their predictions for Wednesday's anniversary show.
Brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky reunite to talk about Corpse Bride for its 15th anniversary.
Corpse Bride is a stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson. It released in theaters on September 23, 2005. It stars Johnny Depp as Victor Van Dort, a young groom who accidentally proposes to a reanimated corpse while practicing his vows. Helena Bonham Carter plays Emily, the titular bride. Emily Watson portrays Victoria Everglot, Victor’s fiancée. Tracey Ullman and Paul Whitehouse play Victor’s parents while Albert Finney and Joanna Lumley play Victoria’s. Other roles include Richard E. Grant as the villainous Barkis Bittern, Christopher Lee as Pastor Galswells, and Michael Gough as the undead Elder Gutknecht.
Corpse Bride made $118 million at the box office and garnered favorable reviews by critics. It was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars.
Aaron and Josh talk about the movie’s plot, the characters, the animation, and the songs. They also discuss Tim Burton’s filmography and their opinions of it.
It’s Pod on the Rooftops, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band Genesis! Pod on the Rooftops is a new podcast miniseries that delves into Genesis’s full discography, from 1969 to 1997.
In this sixth and final episode, Justin Mancini, Luke Franc, and Noah Franc look back on their latest revisit of Genesis’s oeuvre. In addition to their reflections on the band’s career, the hosts reveal their favorite album covers, discuss the solo outings of the core five members, and debate their top three and bottom three albums from the group.
t's time for The Anniversary Brothers Podcast. This month it's on Babe for its 25th anniversary.
Aaron and Josh talk about the performances, the movie's use of CGI and animatronics, and the nature of stories with talking animals. The brothers also discuss if the movie should have been rated PG instead of G and whether or not audiences would be receptive to the film today.
It’s Pod on the Rooftops, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band Genesis! Pod on the Rooftops is a new podcast miniseries that delves into Genesis’s full discography, from 1969 to 1997.
In this fifth episode, Justin Mancini, Luke Franc, and Noah Franc discuss Genesis in the late ‘80s and into the ‘90s. They break down hidden gems, overrated tracks, esoteric lyrics, and divine musical moments. Albums from this time period include Invisible Touch, We Can’t Dance, and Calling All Stations.
If you’re the kind of Genesis devotee who debates the highs and lows of Genesis’s prog excesses and pop sensibilities, this is a podcast for you. Likewise, if you’re totally new to the band and don’t know a Squonk from a Slipperman, we hope this podcast will encourage you to discover the riches that await you in the Genesis canon.
The Breakcast returns to the ring with a look at the "Wednesday Night Wars" between AEW and NXT. Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and Wrestling Editor Murjani Rawls break everything down including:
For AEW: The recent releases, the sustainability of Orange Cassidy, the Women's Division, Cody's TNT Title Run and whether it's time to pull the trigger on MJF as champion.
For NXT: A preview of Takeover XXX, the Johnny & Candice heel turn, the return of Velveteen Dream, the lack of tag teams, the Pat McAfee/Adam Cole match and the future of Keith Lee.
It’s Pod on the Rooftops, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band Genesis! Pod on the Rooftops is a new podcast miniseries that delves into Genesis’s full discography, from 1969 to 1997.
Hosted by three buddies with a mutual love for all things Banks, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett, and Rutherford (and occasionally Phillips and Wilson), this series showcases the varied tastes and flavors of the band over the years…to say nothing of the varied opinions of the hosts.
In this fourth episode, Justin Mancini, Luke Franc, and Noah Franc discuss Genesis in the early ‘80s, from 1980 to 1983. They break down hidden gems, overrated tracks, esoteric lyrics, and divine musical moments. Albums from this time period include Duke, Abacab, and Genesis.
It’s Pod on the Rooftops, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band Genesis! Pod on the Rooftops is a new podcast miniseries that delves into Genesis’s full discography, from 1969 to 1997.
Hosted by three buddies with a mutual love for all things Banks, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett, and Rutherford (and occasionally Phillips and Wilson), this series showcases the varied tastes and flavors of the band over the years…to say nothing of the varied opinions of the hosts.
In this third episode, Justin Mancini, Luke Franc, and Noah Franc discuss the beginnings of the Phil Collins era, from 1976-1978. They break down hidden gems, overrated tracks, esoteric lyrics, and divine musical moments. Albums from this time period include A Trick of the Tail, Wind & Wuthering, and And Then There Were Three.
It’s Pod on the Rooftops, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band Genesis! In this second episode, Justin Mancini, Luke Franc, and Noah Franc discuss the Peter Gabriel era of the band, from 1969 to 1974. They break down hidden gems, overrated tracks, esoteric lyrics, and divine musical moments.
Theme composed for the podcast by Luke Franc.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are joined by Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin for their podcast on Inception's 10th anniversary.
Inception debuted in theaters on July 16th, 2010. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, a thief who steals secrets from people's minds instead tasked with planting an idea in someone's head. The film stars an ensemble cast, featuring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe, Tom Hardy, and Dileep Rao as Cobb's team. The target is played by Cillian Murphy while Tom Berenger plays Murphy's business confidant. Rounding out the cast is Marion Cotillard as Cobb's wife and Michael Caine as his mentor and father-in-law.
Inception garnered critical acclaim and was a box office mega-hit, raking in $828 million. It earned eight Oscar nominations, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture. It won for Sound Mixing, Sound Editing, Visual Effects, and Cinematography.
Aaron, Josh, and Bill go over the movie's elements, including the plot, the characters, the action, and the score. The trio also discuss their interpretations of Inception's famously ambiguous ending.
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for another anniversary. This time it's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie for its 25th anniversary.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie hit theaters on June 30, 1995. It stars Jason David Frank, Steve Cardenas, Johnny Yong Bosch, David Yost, Karan Ashley, and Amy Jo Johnson as the Power Rangers, a superhero team of "teenagers with attitude." Facing off against the Rangers is Paul Freeman as Ivan Ooze, a supernatural tyrant who escapes his 6,000-year prison to wreak havoc on the city of Angel Grove. Adult critics dismissed the movie as a glorified toy commercial, but it still managed to make $66.4 million on a $15 million budget.
Aaron and Josh take a look at the movie's plot, its characters, and the action. The two also discuss how the film relates to the TV show as well as future of the franchise on the big screen.
This week on Good Bye To All That TV Editor Alex Marcus (@MediaThinkings) is joined by new PopBreak contributor Lovey McPherson (@IAmLoveyToo) to discuss the Season 4 finale of HBO's Insecure, created by and starring Issa Rae.
In this episode we discuss all the ins and outs of the Molly/Issa rift that dominated this season. We also get into the Molly's struggles keeping the spark alive (and managing messy interpersonal drama) with Andrew, Issa/Lawrence reunion, who we think was this season's breakout character, and the surprisingly powerful Postpartum Depression storyline that dominated the finale.
Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.
This episode they discuss the Black Lives Matters protests, the future of police procedurals and law enforcement shows, the cancellation of COPS and Live PD, their favorite things they watched in the month of June, and HBO MAX's Ballroom-inspired reality competition series, Legendary.
You're in for a treat. Since Batman Forever and Batman Begins recently celebrated anniversaries (25th and 15th, respectively), Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are doing a special two-movie podcast covering the two films.
Josh and Aaron go all in on comparing the two movies. Topics include the performances, the films' differing tones, and the love interests. The brothers also touch on how each movie goes about rebooting the franchise and where the films fall in their list of best Batman movies.
Pod on the Rooftops is a new podcast miniseries that delves into the discography of British rock band Genesis, from 1969 to 1997.
Hosted by three buddies with a mutual love for all things Banks, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett, and Rutherford (and occasionally Phillips and Wilson), this series showcases the varied tastes and flavors of the band over the years…to say nothing of the varied opinions of the hosts.
In the premiere episode, Justin Mancini of the Cinema Joes podcast is joined by fellow Cinema Joes host Noah Franc, as well as Noah’s brother Luke Franc, bona fide scholar and drummer. They discuss the roadmap for subsequent episodes, before recounting each of their unique paths to discovering the lads from Charterhouse. And of course, they explain why they love the band enough to start a podcast about them.
Subsequent episodes will involve discussions of all of Genesis’s studio albums, extended plays, and select live albums. For every studio release, each host will select an underrated track, an overrated track (to bring the gods down to earth, of course), a favorite lyric, and a favorite musical moment.
If you’re the kind of Genesis devotee who debates the highs and lows of Genesis’s prog excesses and pop sensibilities, this is a podcast for you. Likewise, if you’re totally new to the band and don’t know a Squonk from a Slipperman, we hope this podcast will encourage you to discover the riches that await you in the Genesis canon.
In this episode, Alex Marcus (Pop Break's TV Editor) and Alan Sarapa (writer of Alan's Soap Box) do a deep dive into the highs and lows of the debut season of the CW’s Batwoman.
They break down how the show evolved over its first season; whether or not it was helped by the Crisis on Infinite Earths miniseries event; Ruby Rose’s growing pains as the show’s lead; the Jacob Kane problem; the Kate/Sophie/Julia love triangle; Rachel Skarsten’s breakout turn as Alice; the introduction of Bruce Wayne; and our thoughts on Ruby quitting the show!
Believe it or not, it’s been 10 years since Lost ended. To celebrate, brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are going back to the island and reexamining the series finale.
Lost ran for six seasons on ABC, from September 22, 2004 to May 23, 2010. The series centered on the survivors of plane crash stranded on a mysterious island. It featured an ensemble cast that included Matthew Fox, Terry O’Quinn, Evangeline Lilly, Josh Holloway, Jorge Garcia, Michael Emerson, Henry Ian Cusick, and many, many more. Lost took the world by storm during its first season, winning the Emmy for Best Drama, unheard of for a sci-fi show at the time. But while the show as a whole was beloved, the response to the series finale was much more mixed.
“The End” is still one of the most divisive series finales of all time. 10 years later, while some fans love the finale, many viewers consider it to be among the worst endings ever. Hecklers even drove Lost showrunner Damon Lindelof from Twitter after the acclaimed final episode of Breaking Bad aired.
A year after the similarly controversial Game of Thrones ending, now seems like as good a time as any to revisit Lost.
Aaron and Josh go over their history with the series, what their reactions to “The End” initially were, and how rewatching it has informed their opinion of it. The two also discuss the lesser known epilogue found on DVD and Blu-ray, as well as the legacy of the show as a whole.
For more podcasts, you can listen to them talk about The Shining for its 40th anniversary.
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All six seasons of Lost are currently streaming on Hulu.
he Shining is 40 years old and brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about it.
The Shining is a horror film directed by legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. It is based on the novel by Stephen King, adapted by Kubrick and writer Diane Johnson. It stars Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, an author driven mad by ghosts as he looks after a secluded hotel for the winter. Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd star as Wendy and Danny, Jack's wife and son, the latter of who has psychic powers. Other roles include Scatman Crothers as chef Dick Hallorann and Joe Turkel as Lloyd the bartender.
The movie was first released on May 23, 1980. It made $44 million dollars domestically on a $19 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. While it initially garnered mixed reviews and two Razzie nominations for Worst Director and Worst Actress, critics and fans today hail it as one of the greatest horror films of all time. The Library of Congress added The Shining to the United States National Film Registry in 2018.
In the podcast Aaron and Josh go over the performances, the themes, and how the movie differs from the novel. The two also discuss if The Shining is scary and what even makes something frightening.
Pop Break's Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Dark Side of the Ring, Clone Wars, and Hulu's Normal People.
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the possibility of COVID-19 related storylines in modern television.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh picks a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. and whether it was Disney Plus, Netflix, Amazon, or another streaming platform that came out on top.
Featured Review – Alex, Bill, and Josh review the new from Damien Chazelle (La La Land) on Netflix new, The Eddy. The series stars Andre Holland, Amandla Sternberg, and Joanna Kulig about a struggling jazz musician in Paris, France.
Welcome to the second episode of Good Bye to All That - Pop Break's television podcast series that focuses on season (and sometimes series) finales of shows you absolutely need to be watching.
Pop Break's Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by former Television Editor and current senior writer/podcast Matt Taylor - who you've heard on And The Winner Still is Like, and The Way Too Early Oscar Prediction Podcast.
This episode they talk about Hulu's smash sensation, Normal People.
In the episode they discuss:
-How faithful the series is to the acclaimed Sally Rooney novel of the same name -The incredible performances of series leads Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal -The series intimate approach to interpersonal relationships as they shift and change over time -Whether it deserves the mantle of “the best millennial romance”
It's that time again. Time for brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky to celebrate another movie anniversary. Today it's Gladiator, the acclaimed historical epic directed by Ridley Scott.
Gladiator opened in theaters on May 5, 2000. It stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, Spencer Treat Clark, and Richard Harris. It won five Academy Awards, among them Best Picture and Best Actor.
Podcast topics include the action, the performances, and the film's historical accuracy. The brothers also compare it to other Ridley Scott films and discuss the many sequel rumors that have spawned over the years.
Goodbye to All That...is Pop Break's brand new podcast series that looks at Season (and sometimes series) finales happening in 2020.
Hosted by Pop Break's TV Editor Alex Marcus, this series features guests from Pop Break and the world of pop culture.
In the premiere episode Alex is joined by Pop Break music editor Kat Manos, and the site's editor-in-chief and Westworld reviewer, Bill Bodkin. The trio talk about the third season by breaking down the five major relationships in the series as well as looking towards the future of the series ... and why we got Stubbs instead.
Pop Break's Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Ducktales, The Plot Against America, Star Wars: Clone Wars and more
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss JJ Abrams' massive deal with HBO MAX, and the three series he's attached to -- Duster, Justice League: Dark, and Overlook.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh picks a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. and whether it was Disney Plus, Netflix, Amazon, or another streaming platform that came out on top.
Featured Review – Alex, Bill, and Josh review FX on Hulu’s highly anticipated sci-fi drama Mrs. America starring Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne and an all-star cast.
Welcome to the Season 2 Finale of our retrospective Oscar podcast series — And the Winner Still Is. Hosted by film editor Marisa Carpico and senior editor Matt Taylor (Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast) 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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on the 1934 Oscars aka the 7th Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: It Happened One Night, The Barretts of Wimpole Street, Cleopatra, Flirtation Walk, The Gay Divorcee, Here Comes the Navy, The House of Rothschild, Imitation of Life, One Night of Love, The Thin Man, Viva Villa!, The White Parade. Winning individual awards were: Clark Gable (It Happened One Night), Claudette Colbert (It Happened One Night), and Frank Capra (It Happened One Night).
Believe or it or not, The Road to El Dorado recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, and Senior Columnist Josh Sarnecky and Senior Writer Aaron Sarnecky are here to talk about it.
The Road to El Dorado is loosely based on "The Man Who Would Be King" by Rudyard Kipling. It stars Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Rosie Perez, Armand Assante, Frank Welker, Jim Cummings, and Edward James Olmos. Musician Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice reunite with executive producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, whom they worked with on the original Lion King. The movie released on March 31, 2000.
Podcast topics include the animation, the songs, and how the Road to... series starring Bing Crosby and Bob Hope inspired the film. Aaron and Josh also discuss the movie's place in DreamWorks' animation catalog as well as in animation history.
Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 2 of our retrospective Oscar podcast series — And the Winner Still Is. Hosted by film editor Marisa Carpico and senior editor Matt Taylor (Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast) this series looks at various years in Oscar history. Pop Break's music editor Kat Manos joins the episode.
The winner of Best Picture is spotlighted and then the other films in the category are discussed. The duo also breaks down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on the 2008 Oscars aka the 81st Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: Slumdog Millionaire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, Milk, and The Reader. Winning individual awards were: Sean Penn (Milk), Kate Winslet (The Reader), Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight), Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona), and Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire).
Welcome to TV Break, the monthly television podcast of The Pop Break!
Newly minted Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Westworld, Year of the Rabbit, The Plot Against America, and more.
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss well...the world we now live in and how TV is being impacted.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh picks a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. and how it was Disney Plus, Netflix and Amazon came out on top.
Featured Review – Alex, Bill, and Josh review FX on Hulu’s highly anticipated sci-fi drama Devs starring Nick Offerman.
Welcome to the fifth episode of Season 2 of our retrospective Oscar podcast series — And the Winner Still Is. Hosted by film editor Marisa Carpico and senior editor Matt Taylor (Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast) this series looks at various years in Oscar history. Film staff writer George Heftler guests.
The winner of Best Picture is spotlighted and then the other films in the category are discussed. The duo also breaks down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on the 1928 Oscars aka the 2nd Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: The Broadway Melody, Alibi, The Hollywood Revue of 1929, In Old Arizona, The Patriot. Winning individual awards were: Warner Baxter (In Old Arizona), Mary Pickford (The Divine Lady) and Frank Lloyd (The Divine Lady).
Welcome to the fifth episode of Season 2 of our retrospective Oscar podcast series — And the Winner Still Is. Hosted by film editor Marisa Carpico and senior editor Matt Taylor (Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast) this series looks at various years in Oscar history. Film staff writer Tom Moore guests.
The winner of Best Picture is spotlighted and then the other films in the category are discussed. The duo also breaks down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on the 1980 Oscars aka the 53rd Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: Ordinary People, Coal Miner's Daughter, The Elephant Man, Raging Bull and Tess. Winning individual awards were: Robert DeNiro (Raging Bull), Sissy Spacek (Coal Miner's Daughter), TImothy Hutton (Ordinary People), Mary Steenburgen (Melvin and Howard), and Robert Redford (Ordinary People).
Please note that a person mentioned in this episode was recently exposed or condemned for wrongdoings #MeToo related or otherwise. These seasons involve so much research and coordination, we record these episodes months before posting. While normally that means we don't know who won the most recent Oscar, in this case it means we discuss this person without the context of that information.
This month Senior Writer Aaron Sarnecky and his brother, Senior Columnist Josh Sarnecky, sit down to talk about Disney's live-action Alice in Wonderland.
The film, directed by Tim Burton and adapted from Lewis Carroll's stories by screenwriter Linda Woolverton, stars Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover, Stephen Fry, Alan Rickman, Christopher Lee, Matt Lucas, and Michael Sheen. It came out on March 5, 2010.
Podcast topics include how the film compares to the 1951 animated film, Burton's interpretation of Lewis Carroll's world, the cast's performances, and the attempts to flesh out Alice as a character. Aaron and Josh also discuss how Alice in Wonderland paved the way for future live-action adaptations by Disney.
Welcome to the third episode of Season 2 of our retrospective Oscar podcast series — And the Winner Still Is. Hosted by film editor Marisa Carpico and senior editor Matt Taylor (Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast) 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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on the 1963 Oscars aka the 36th Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: Tom Jones, Cleopatra, How the West Was Won, America America, and Lillies in the Field. Winning individual awards were: Sidney Poitier (Lillies in the Field), Patricia Neal (Hud), Melvyn Douglas (Hud), Margaret Rutherford (The V.I.P.'s), and Tony Richardson (Tom Jones).
Welcome to the third episode of Season 2 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)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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on the 1941 Oscars aka the 14th Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: How Green Was My Valley, Citizen Kane, Blossoms in the Dust, Here Comes Mr. Jordan, Hold Back the Dawn, The Little Foxes, Maltese Falcon, One Foot in Heaven, Sergeant York, and Suspicion. Winning individual awards were: Gary Cooper (Sgt York), Joan Fontaine (Suspicion), Donald Crisp (How Green Was My Valley), Mary Astor (The Great Lie), and John Ford (How Green Was My Valley).
Welcome to TV Talk, the monthly television podcast of The Pop Break!
Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month...including...The XFL?
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the news of the record low ratings for this year's Oscars -- and what was the cause of it would be?
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh picks a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. and how it was Disney Plus' Super Bowl ad that won the month.
Featured Review – Alex, Bill, and Josh review Hulu's highly anticipated adaptation of High Fidelity starring Zoey Kravitz.
Welcome to the second episode of Season 2 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)this series looks at various years in Oscar history. This week's guest is Pop Break TV Editor & Cinema Joes host, Alex Marcus.
The winner of Best Picture is spotlighted and then the other films in the category are discussed. The duo also breaks down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on the 1979 Oscars aka the 52nd Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: Kramer v Kramer, All That Jazz, Apocalypse Now, Breaking Away, and Norma Rae. Winning individual awards were: Dustin Hoffman (Kramer v Kramer), Sally Field (Norma Rae), Melvyn Douglas (Being There), Meryl Streep (Kramer v Kramer), and Robert Benton (Kramer v Kramer).
Senior Writers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back to talk about Shutter Island for its 10th anniversary.
Shutter Island is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane, adapted by screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis and directed by legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow, Jackie Earle Haley, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, and Ted Levine. It hit theaters February 19, 2010.
The brothers talk about how their opinions of the movie have changed, the quality of the performances, and their interpretation of the film's ambiguous ending. Aaron and Josh also discuss how the movie fits into Scorsese's filmography and how a certain other film starring Leo continues to overshadow Shutter Island.
Welcome to the Season 2 Premiere 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)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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on the 1996 Oscars aka the 69th Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: English Patient, Fargo, Jerry Maguire, Secrets & Lies, Shine. Winning individual awards were: Geoffrey Rush (Shine), Frances McDormand (Fargo), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire), Juliette Binoche (English Patient), and Anthony Minghella (English Patient).
The Season 2 Finale of The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions podcast is here, and we've got a lot to talk about! Film Editor Marisa Carpico, and Senior Editor Matt Taylor are joined by Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, and Staff Writer Tom Moore (our Oscar Pool Winner) to discuss the 92nd Academy Awards. In this episode we talk about the amazing, historic night for Parasite and Bong Joon-ho, the best and worst speeches, Eminem's appearance, Martin Scorsese's reactions, Greta Gerwig, diversity in the show, and so much more.
It's Oscar Week! The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast returns for another super-sized episode. Pop Break's Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Senior Editor Matt Taylor look at the potential winner for the 2020 Best Picture Award.
The nominees are: 1917, Ford v. Ferrari, Joker, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,The Irishman, Little Women, Jojo Rabbit and Marriage Story.
It's Oscar Week! The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast returns for another super-sized episode. Pop Break's Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Senior Editor Matt Taylor look at the potential winner for the 2020 Best Director Award.
The nominees are: Martin Scorsese – The Irishman, Todd Phillips – Joker Sam Mendes – 1917, Quentin Tarantino – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Bong Joon-ho – Parasite
It's Oscar Week! The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast returns for another super-sized episode. Pop Break's Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Senior Editor Matt Taylor look at the potential winners for Best Documentary, Best Animated Feature, and Best International Feature. Best Animated Feature: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, I Lost My Body, Klaus, Missing Link, Toy Story 4
Best International Feature: Corpus Christi (Poland), Honeyland (North Macedonia), Les Misérables (France), Pain and Glory (Spain), Parasite (South Korea)
Best Documentary Feature: American Factory, The Cave, The Edge of Democracy, For Sama, Honeyland
It's Oscar Week! The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast returns for another super-sized episode. Pop Break's Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Senior Editor Matt Taylor look at the potential winners for the 2020 Best Actor Awards -- for Best Actor in a Lead Role and Best Supporting Actor.
The nominees for the 2020 Best Actor Awards are:
Best Actor in a Lead Role: Antonio Banderas – Pain and Glory, Leonardo DiCaprio – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Adam Driver – Marriage Story, Joaquin Phoenix – Joker, Jonathan Pryce – The Two Popes
Best Supporting Actor: Tom Hanks - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Anthony Hopkins – The Two Popes, Al Pacino – The Irishman, Joe Pesci – The Irishman, Brad Pitt - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
It's Oscar Week! The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast returns for another super-sized episode. Pop Break's Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Senior Editor Matt Taylor look at the potential winners for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
The nominees are:
Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo – Harriet, Scarlett Johansson – Marriage Story, Saoirse Ronan – Little Women, Charlize Theron – Bombshell and Renée Zellweger – Judy .
Best Supporting Actress: Kathy Bates - Richard Jewell, Laura Dern – Marriage Story, Scarlett Johansson – Jojo Rabbit, Florence Pugh – Little Women, Margot Robbie - Bombshell
Oscar week is here, and we're predicting some of the most difficult categories to choose a winner for -- the short films!
Here are the nominees...
Best Documentary Short Subject: In the Absence, Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl), Life Overtakes Me, St. Louis Superman, Walk Run Cha-Cha
Best Live Action Short: Brotherhood, Nefta Football Club, The Neighbors' Window, Saria, A Sister
Best Animated Short Film: Dcera (Daughter), Hair Love, Kitbull, Memorable, Sister – Siqi Song
Oscar week continues on the Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast as Marisa Carpico and Matt Taylor predict the potential winner for the Best Screenplay categories.
The nominees for Best Original Score are: Joker – Hildur Guðnadóttir, Little Women – Alexandre Desplat, Marriage Story – Randy Newman, 1917 – Thomas Newman, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – John Williams
The nominees for Best Original Song are: "I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away" from Toy Story 4, "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from Rocketman, "I'm Standing with You" from Breakthrough, "Into the Unknown" from Frozen II and "Stand Up" from Harriet.
Oscar week continues on the Way too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast as Marisa Carpico and Matt Taylor predict the potential winner for the Best Screenplay categories.
The nominees for Best Original Screenplay are: Knives Out – Rian Johnson, Marriage Story – Noah Baumbach, 1917 – Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – Quentin Tarantino, Parasite – Bong Joon-ho and Han Jin-won
The nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay are: The Irishman – Steven Zaillian, Jojo Rabbit – Taika Waititi, Joker – Todd Phillips and Scott Silver, Little Women – Greta Gerwig and The Two Popes – Anthony McCarten.
It's Oscar Week! The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast returns for a super-sized episode. Pop Break's Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Senior Editor Matt Taylor return to predict the winners for the technical Oscars.
Categories include : Best Cinematography, Achievement in Sound Mixing, Achievement in Sound Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Production Design, Achievement in Film Editing, and Best Hair & Makeup.
Welcome to TV Break, the monthly television podcast of The Pop Break! Television editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the best thing they watched in January including Bill singing The Witcher song. They also look at who won the "streaming wars" this month, and then they put a focus on the red hot HBO adaptation of Stephen King's The Outsider.
The nominees are in! Pop Break's Film Editor Marisa Carpico and Senior Editor Matt Taylor are here to talk about the 2020 Oscar Nominations. They break down all the major categories, they look at the egregious snubs (nothing for J. Lo in Hustlers, really?), and give their early predictions on the big show.
Monocle Society founder Kyle Kinkade sat with Pop Break's Comic Book Editor Rachel Freeman, staff writer Bryant Donato, and Doug Vehovec from Nerdarchy at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia to discuss the new RPG Weave.
Happy 20202! The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions podcast returns with tidings of Christmas cinema as film editor Marisa Carpico and Senior Editor Matt Taylor dive into the cavalcade of films that came out during the Holiday Season like: Little Women, CATS, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Knives Out, Uncut Gems and more.
Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and senior editor Michael Dworkis look back at All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and their first year in existence -- from the first press conference to their final weekly televised show of the year.
Mike and Bill talk about the first 12 episodes of AEW Dynamite, their favorite AEW matches, their least favorite AEW moments, the much talked about AEW Women's Division, the breakout stars of the company, the booking of Kenny Omega, who they'd (realistically) like to see in AEW, and what they hope for in 2020 for the company.
Please Note: Due to the holidays there's no official intro, and Bill does apologize for coughing on the pod, he was pretty sick post-Christmas.
Things are about to get stupid!
Senior Writer Aaron Sarnecky and Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin sit down to talk about Dumb and Dumber, which marks its 25th anniversary this week. The 1994 hit comedy stars Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Mike Starr, Karen Duffy, Charles Rocket, and Teri Garr. It was directed by Peter Farrelly, who also co-wrote the film with his brother Bobby Farrelly and Bennett Yellin.
Aaron and Bill discuss when they each first saw the film, the performances, their favorite gags, and Carrey and Daniels' careers. Aaron and Bill also reflect on how the movie is a product of its time and where Dumb and Dumber ranks among other Jim Carrey comedies.
The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions podcast is back with a look at some potential heavyweight Oscar contenders. Film Editor Marisa Carpico and TV Editor Matt Taylor discuss the Oscar potential for: Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, Shia LeBeouf's Honeyboy, the indie melodrama Waves, the Christian Bale/Matt Damon vehicle Ford v Ferrari, and they end the pod with a deep dive about Dr. Sleep and why didn't anyone watch this rather good film.
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 conspiracy theories.
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, Whitney Houston, MC5, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Dave Matthews Band, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Notorious B.I.G., Motorhead, Judas Priest, T. Rex, Todd Rundgren, and Thin Lizzy.
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 love for Pop Break.
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 the new seasons of Stranger Things, Euphoria, GLOW, Mindhunter, The Boys as well as touching on shows such as Big Little Lies, Succession, Los Espookys, Pennyworth, Fleabag, Pose, and more.
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 reviewed the film for the site.
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 performances, and the legacy of the film. To cap it off they rank all the Batman movies.
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 also breaks down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well. Pop Break staff writer George Heftler guest stars.
The episode focuses on the 1951 Oscars aka the 24th Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: An American in Paris, Decision Before Dawn, A Place in the Sun, Quo Vadis, A Street Car Named Desire. Winning individual awards were: Humphrey Bogart (The African Queen), Vivien Leigh (A Street Car Named Desire), Karl Malden (A Street Car Named Desire), Kim Hunter (A Street Car Named Desire), and George Stevens (A Place in the Sun).
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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well. Pop Break staff writer George Heftler guest stars.
The episode focuses on the 2002 Oscars aka the 75th Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: Chicago, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Hours, The Pianist, and Gangs of New York. Winning individual awards were: Adrien Brody (The Pianist), Nicole Kidman (The Hours), Chris Cooper (Adaptation), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago), and Roman Polanski (The Pianist).
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, The Act, Good Omens, Veep, The Other Two, Killing Eve, Barry, Love Sex Robots, Sex Education, Jane the Virgin, and Russian Doll.
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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin guest stars.
The episode focuses on the 1994 Oscars aka the 67th Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: Forrest Gump, Quiz Show, Pulp Fiction, Shawshank Redemption, and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Winning individual awards were: Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump), Jessica Lange (Blue Sky), Martin Landau (Ed Wood), Dianne Wiest (Bullets Over Broadway), and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump).
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.
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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode, which features senior staff writer Josh Sarnecky, focuses on the 1944 Oscars aka the 17th Academy Awards. Nominated for Best Picture were: Going My Way, Gaslight, Double Indemnity, Since You Went Away and Wilson. Winning individual awards were: Bing Crosby (Going My Way), Ingrid Bergman (Gaslight), Barry Fitzgerald (Going My Way), Ethel Barrymore (None But the Lonely Heart ), and Leo McCarey (Going My Way).
It's Summer Movie Season and we're talking about the film dominating the box office right now -- Disney's Aladdin.
Film Editor Marisa Carpico, and brand new contributor Kevin Aquino team up to talk about Disney's live adaptation of the classic animated epic.
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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on the 2005 Oscars. Nominated for Best Picture were: Crash, Brokeback Mountain, Capote, Good Night & Good Luck, and Munich. Winning individual awards were: Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote), Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain), Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line), George Clooney (Syriana), and Rachel Weisz (Constant Gardener).
Lords! Ladies! Dragon! Welcome to the House Pop Break -- the official Game of Thrones Podcast for ThePopBreak.com. This episode marks that our watch is now over. We talk about the Season 8 finale of GOT which marks the conclusion of the entire series.
Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, senior staff writer Josh Sarnecky, original GOT columnist for the site Kimberlee Rossi-Fuchs, and managing editor Al Mannarino ride into the ashes of King's Landing to talk about the controversial episode. They discuss the assassination of Dany, Jon Snow's indecision, Bran the Broken, the disappointments of the episode, and which characters met the best end.
The foursome also discuss GOT Season 8 as a whole, and how this and Season 7 impacted the overall legacy of the series.
Wrestling is back on the BreakCast! Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and Wrestling Editor Murjani "MJ" Rawls get the band back together to talk about All Elite Wrestling's 1st PPV event, Double or Nothing.
MJ and Bill discuss the build to Double or Nothing, AEW's standing in the wrestling world, their TNT deal, the mens and women's rosters, what people like Kenny Omega, Jim Ross and Chris Jericho have to prove, and the PAC situation.
Welcome back to the Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast -- Pop Break's official year-round Oscars podcast.
Film editor Marisa Carpico, and TV editor Matt Taylor return to talk about their experience at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival -- the first time Pop Break has ever attended the festival. Marisa discusses the best and worst of the 500000 movies she saw at the fest, and she and Matt discuss which movies have the most potential to stick around for Oscar season.
Valar Morghulis! Ladies! Lords! Dragon! Welcome, to the penultimate episode of The House Pop Break -- ThePopBreak.com's official Game of Thrones Season 8 podcast.
This is an extra-large edition of the series -- and rightfully so. Hosted by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, this episode discusses the penultimate episode of GOT -- The Bells.
Joining the pod this week are: OG GOT writer for the site Kimberlee Rossi-Fuchs, and senior staff writers Matt Gilbert and Aaron Sarnecky.
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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The episode focuses on 1927 aka the FIRST Academy Awards. Nominated for "Outstanding Picture" were: Wings, 7th Heaven, andThe Racket. Nominated for "Best Unique and Artistic Picture" were Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness, and The Crowd.
Valar Morghulis! Welcome Ladies! Lords! Direwolves! Dragons! This is the 4th episode of The House Pop Break -- ThePopBreak.com's official weekly Game of Thrones Season 8 review podcast.
This week, editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is joined by the site's longest tenured writers Logan J. Fowler, and the woman who brought GOT to the site -- Kimberlee Rossi-Fuchs. The trio discuss the wildly divisive and controversial 4th episode of the final season, 'The Last of the Starks.'
The group looks at why people have turned on the series, the writing, the very real controversies, the Starbucks cup, and if they still have faith this show can stick the landing.
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. This week's guest is staff writer Matt Gilbert.
The winner of Best Picture is spotlighted and then the other films in the category are discussed. The duo also breaks down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The their episode focuses on 1976 where Rocky, Network, Taxi Driver, All the President's Men, and Bound for Glorywere up for Best Picture. That year Peter Finch, Faye Dunaway, Jason Robards, and took home acting awards.
Lords, and ladies -- Valar Morghulis!
Welcome to the House Pop Break, ThePopBreak.com's official Game of Thrones Season 8 podcast. This week, Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is joined by senior writer/podcast engineer Lucas P. Jones, and staff writer/photographer Jennifer Marie talk to about Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode aka THE ONE WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.
Yes, we talk about the good, the bad, and the unwatchable of 'The Long Night' aka The Battle of Winterfell aka The Battle Between the Living and the Dead. We look at why audiences were disappointed, the holes in the episode, the inexplicably dark cinematography as well as the sheer spectacle, thrills, chills, and spills of this landmark episode of television.
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. This week's guest is staff writer Sean Cordy.
The winner of Best Picture is spotlighted and then the other films in the category are discussed. The duo also breaks down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The their episode focuses on 1967 where In The Heat of the Night, Bonnie & Clyde, The Graduate, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? and Doctor Dolittle, were up for Best Picture. That year Rod Steiger, Katharine Hepburn, George Kennedy, and Estelle Parsons took home acting awards.
Welcome to the second episode of "House Pop Break" -- Pop Break's official Game of Thrones podcast.
The episode is hosted by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and he is joined by senior staff writer and GOT columnist Josh Sarnecky, and writer/photographer Jennifer Marie.
This week we're discussing Season 8, Episode 2 - 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' - an episode where it looks like everyone could die next week. We predict every character's fate plus we discuss the Dany/Sansa dynamic, Jamie's motivations, Arya's much talked-about sex scene, and what the rest of Season 8 has in store. And yes, we do discuss Cersei's elephants.
With Avengers: Endgame is a DAY AWAY the staff of Pop Break is talking about the MCU!
In "Phase 3 Part 2" of this podcast Senior Staff Writer Laura Dengrove hosts a panel including Staff Writer Matt Gilbert, and Staff Writer George Heftler.
In this episode the panel discusses: Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Captain Marvel.
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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The their episode focuses on 1950 where All About Eve, Sunset Boulevard, King Solomon's Mines, Born Yesterday, and Father of the Bride, were up for Best Picture. That year Jose Ferrer, Judy Holliday, George Sanders, and Josephine Hull took home acting awards.
The House Pop Break has arrived in Winterfell! The House Pop Break is the official weekly review podcast for ThePopBreak.com.
The series is hosted by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and features two Pop Break staff writers discussing the most recent episode, as well as discussing future episodes, spicy memes, fan theories, and more.
The initial episode of the podcast looks at Season 8 Episode 1 and features Social Media Editor Alisha Weinberger, and Staff Writer Matt Gilbert. They talk about the theories about the Umber sigil, who the Night King is, the crazy amount of side eye and more.
With Avengers: Endgame on the horizon the staff of Pop Break is talking about the MCU!
In "Phase 3 Part 1" of this podcast Senior Staff Writer Laura Dengrove hosts a panel including Senior Staff Writer Logan J. Fowler, Staff Writer George Heftler, and special guest panelist Brandon Asraf - lead singer of the band Brick+Mortar.
The panel discusses: Captain America: Civil War (2016), Doctor Strange (2016), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).
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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The their episode focuses on 1987 where The Last Emperor, Broadcast News, Hope and Glory, Fatal Attraction, and Moonstruck were up for Best Picture. That year Michael Douglas, Cher, Sean Connery, and Olympias Dukakis took home acting awards.
With Avengers: Endgame on the horizon the staff of Pop Break is talking about the MCU!
In "Phase 2" of this podcast Senior Staff Writer Laura Dengrove hosts a panel including Music Editor Kat Manos.
The panel discusses: Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: The Age of Ultron, and Ant-Man.
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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The debut episode focuses on 1939 where Gone with the Wind, Dark Victory, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Love Affair, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Ninotchka, Wuthering Heights, The Wizard of Oz, Of Mice and Men, and Stagecoach were all up for Best Production.
With Avengers: Endgame on the horizon the staff of Pop Break is talking about the MCU!
In "Phase 1" of this podcast Senior Staff Writer Laura Dengrove hosts a panel including Managing Editor Al Mannarino, Staff Writer Matt Gilbert, and Comic Book Editor Rachel Freeman.
The panel discusses Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America The First Avenger, and The Avengers!
Welcome to Season 1 of our brand new 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 down the director and the acting categories as well as other another notable categories. Of course their own our personal snubs will be addressed as well.
The debut episode focuses on 1999 where The Sixth Sense, The Cider House Rules, The Insider, The Green Mile, and American Beauty were all up for Best Picture.
Welcome to Season 2 of The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions podcast! We are about a month removed from the 2019 Academy Awards, and we're diving right back in with a short episode looking at some of the movies from 2020 who have real (or not) Oscar potential.
Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico and TV editor Matt Taylor return to talk about the NASA documentary Apollo 11, the bizarrely enthralling Climax, Julianne Moore's heralded performance in Gloria Bell, and the #1 movie in America -- Jordan Peele's US.
The third episode of our 10 Year Anniversary Podcast series, 'Decade Discussions' features 'The Blerd & The Beard' Reunion. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin (the beard) sit downs with longtime friend, publicist, DJ, and music aficionado Mike Heyliger (the blerd). The duo were a regular podcast team in the mid-2010's and reunite here to talk about their friendship, Mike's work on the charitable outfit known as Mindful Vinyl, mental health, Woodstock 50, the Rock Hall inductions, and his residency with the Jheri Curl Chronicles on Radio Free Brooklyn.
The Final Read is here. The gang is back to talk about the S-H-O-C-K-I-N-G season finale of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 4.
Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and television editor Matt Taylor have teamed up to unpack all the mysteries and complexities of HBO's True Detective Season 3. This dynamic duo discuss the brilliance and blunders of the plot, extol the virtues of the production design and praise the performances of the third season. They also dive into the conspiracy theories pitched throughout the season and SPOILERS they will talk about the finale and it's meaning. Oh, and we also find out their dream pairings for Season 4.
The 2019 Oscars are in the books, and we're breaking down the entire show. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin returns to host the post show with Film Editor Marisa Carpico, Television Matt Taylor (the hosts of the site's Oscar predictions podcasts), and Music Editor Kat Manos (who won the site's Oscar pool).
The foursome talk about the surprising wins for Green Book, and Olivia Colman. The wins for Spike Lee and Bohemian Rhapsody. They analyze the show's host-less aspect. Also, they reveal their thoughts on Bradley and Gaga's steamy performance. There's a lot of jokes made about ABC's new show Whiskey Cavalier and Ridley Scott's liquor commercial.
The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast has hit the end of the road. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Picture.
The nominees for best support actor are: Roma, Blackkklansman, Green Book, A Star is Born, Black Panther, The Favourite, Bohemian Rhapsody, Vice.
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is heading into the home stretch. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Director
The nominees for best support actor are: Alfonso Cuaron (Roma), Adam McKay (Vice), Spike Lee (Blackkklansman), Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite), Paweł Pawlikowski (Cold War).
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.
The nominees for Best Supporting Actress are: Amy Adams (Vice), Marina de Tavira (Roma), Emma Stone (The Favourite), Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk), Rachel Weisz (The Favourite)
The nominees for Best Actress are: Yalitza Aparicio (Roma), Glenn Close (The Wife), Lady Gaga (A Star is Born), Olivia Colman (The Favourite), Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?)
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor
The nominees for best support actor are: Mahershala Ali (Green Book), Adam Driver (BlackKklansman), Sam Elliott (A Star is Born), Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?), Sam Rockwell (Vice).
The nominees for Best Actor are: Christian Bale (Vice), Viggo Mortensen (Green Book), Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born), Willem Dafoe (At Eternity's Gate), Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody).
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Welcome to the second episode of Pop Break's Decade Discussion. This monthly series, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, are interviews with people who have been important to the 10 years of Pop Break's existence.
This month's interview is with one of Pop Break's first writers -- Jason Kundrath -- whose band Hero Pattern has just released their back catalog on Spotify today. In this interview Bill and Jason talk about their time working together in college, Jason's role in both Bill's career and the formation of Pop Break, and of course the history, and future (!!!) of Hero Pattern.
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Documentary Feature.
The nominees for best documentary film are: Free Solo, Hale County This Morning, This Evening, Minding the Gap, Of Fathers & Sons, RBG.
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Live Action Short Film, Best Documentary Short Subject & Best Animated Short Film.
The nominees for best live action short are: Detainment, Fauve, Marguerite, Mother, Skin.
The nominees for best animated short are: Animal Behaviour, Bao, Late Afternoon, Weekends, One Small Step.
The nominees for best documentary short subject are: Black Sheep, End Game, Lifeboat, A Night at the Garden, Period. End of Sentence.
Thanks to Shorts.tv for supplying screeners, and imagery.
To see where these shorts are playing theatrically check this link: https://shorts.tv/theoscarshorts/theatrical-release/
To stream these shorts please visit: http://www.shorts.tv/theoscarshorts/online-and-vod/#online-1
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Film Editing and Best Cinematography.
The nominees for best film editing are: BlackKklansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book, The Favourite, and Vice.
The nominees for best cinematography are: Cold War, The Favourite, Never Look Away, Roma, A Star is Born.
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Animated Film.
The nominees for best animated film are: The Incredibles 2, Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, Isle of Dogs, Mirai, and Ralph Breaks the Internet.
The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Foreign Language Film.
The nominees for best foreign film are: Capernaum (Lebanon), Cold War (Poland), Never Look Away (Germany), Roma (Mexico) , and Shoplifters (Japan).
That's a Look -- our weekly RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 4 -- is back. Hosted by TV Editor Matt Taylor and Film Editor Matt Taylor, this podcast looks at Episode 7, 'Queen of Clubs.'
In the episode, the queens are have to come up with with ideas for nightclubs, decorate the club, and host a club night.
The episode features guest judges Rita Ora and Susanne Bartsch.
The Lip Sync Song for the episode was: "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive.
In Episode 8, ""RuPaul's Best Judy's Race" features the queens making over their best Judys.
The guest judges were Frances Bean Cobain and Ellen Pompeo. The Lip Sync Song was: "Come Rain or Come Shine" by Judy Garland
The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico (@MarisaCarpico) and TV Editor Matt Taylor (@mattnomatthew1) are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.
The nominees for best production design are: Black Panther, The Favourite, First Man, Mary Poppins Returns, Roma.
The nominees for best costume design are: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Black Panther, The Favourite, Mary Poppins Returns, Mary Queen of Scots.
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico and TV Editor Matt Taylor are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Original Score and Best Original Song.
The nominees for best song are: "Shallow" from A Star Is Born, "All the Stars" from Black Panther, "I'll Fight" from RBG, "The Place Where Lost Things Go" from Mary Poppins Returns and "When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings" from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
The nominees for sound mixing are: Black Panther , BlacKkKlansman, If Beale Street Could Talk, Isle of Dogs, Mary Poppins Returns .
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico and TV Editor Matt Taylor are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing.
The nominees for sound editing are: Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, A Quiet Place, Roma.
The nominees for sound mixing are: Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, Roma, A Star is Born.
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The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico and TV Editor Matt Taylor are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Hair & Makeup and Best Visual Effects.
The nominees for hair & makeup are: Border, Vice, and Mary Queens of Scots.
The nominees for visual effects are: Avengers: Infinity War, Christopher Robin, Solo: A Star Wars Story, First Man, and Ready Player One.
Welcome to the Pop Break's latest version of the BreakCast -- a new series we're calling Decade Discussions.
Pop Break turned 10 in 2019, and to celebrate we're interviewing a friend of the site each month. For January it's comedian Taylor Allen. Taylor has hosted a number of our live events and is the host of the Callin' the Shot Shots sports comedy podcast. The show will be hosting their first live event, THE SUPER DUPER BOWL, on Sunday February 3 at House of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ.
In this podcast we discuss the birth of the podcast, Taylor's musical history, the story behind the Super Duper Bowl, and he and host, Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, often just talk about random movies like Cloud Atlas.
Click here for tickets to The Super Duper Bowl: http://houseofindependents.com/calendar/8810545/callin-the-shots-asbury-park-brewery-present-a-super-duper-bowl/
The Way Too Early Oscar Predictions Podcast is kicking into high gear. Film Editor Marisa Carpico and TV Editor Matt Taylor are giving their hot takes, razor sharp insight, and predictions on the nominees for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The nominees for original are: Roma, Green Book, Vice, The Favorite and First Reformed.
The nominees for adapted are: If Beale Street Could Talk, BlackKklansman, A Star is Born, Can you Ever Forgive Me, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Way Too Early Oscars Predictions Podcast is back and awards season is heating up! Film editor Marisa Carpico and Television Editor Matt Taylor break down the extremely important SAG Awards from this past weekend. The Screen Actors Guild Awards are usually a strong indicator of who will be taking home acting gold on Oscar night.
It's LaLaPaRUza! Pop Break's "That's a Read" podcast is back looking back at Episode 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 4. Hosts Matt Taylor (TV Editor) and Marisa Carpico (Film Editor) break everything down about the episode which sees all of the eliminated All Stars get a chance to return to the show. However, they need to defeat an active All Star and send them home in their place.
Pop Break's review breakcast is back with and is examining the first major release of 2019, M. Night Shyamalan's thriller Glass. Host/Film Editor Marisa Carpico, and staff writer Matt Gilbert team up to discuss the third piece in the Unbreakable saga.
The latest read for RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars 4 is here. Television editor Matt Taylor and Film Editor Marisa Carpico are back to talk about 'Jersey Justice' and 'Roast in Peace' episodes 4 and 5 respectively of the hit vh1 show.
Pop Break's television editor Matt Taylor and editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin sat down to talk about the continuation of Television's Golden Age with a look back at 2018, and ahead to 2019. They discuss the site's staff picks for Top 10 shows of the year, Matt's choices for best episodes of 2018, and what shows they're both hyped for in the new year.
All Elite. All All Elite.
Pop Break's Wrestling Editor Murjani "MJ" Rawls, and Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin analyze the newly formed All Elite Wrestling, 24 hours after their famed press conference.
On this podcast MJ and Bill discuss All Elite's impact on the American wrestling, what they don't want to see from AEW, the current roster, the future for AEW on TV, Chris Jericho and WWE, who they'd like to see in AEW, and so much more.
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 Peter Farrelly's Speech The surprises & snubs of the night The train wrecks of the evening *How this show impacts The Oscars
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 Marwen.
Marisa and Matt also give their Top 10 movies of 2018 -- which they would nominate for Best Picture.
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 Academy Awards.
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 Matt and Marisa (along with special guests from the site) will be discussing everything Drag Race related.
In the premiere episode, Matt and Maria will be discussing all the queens entrance looks, the variety show challenge, and predict who the Final 3 will be.
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 SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS.
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 Oscars finds themselves in without a host, and the Kevin Hart situation.
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, and more!
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 excellent Evolution PPV NXT War Games The issues plaguing New Japan Pro Wrestling The future of The Elite
and so much more!
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 Suspiria, and the Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody.
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, and the soundtrack.
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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 Apostle, Overlord, Mid90s, and more.
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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 Her Smell Skin Greta
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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 9th episode The finale The "face" The end credits scene ...and potential Season 2 storylines.
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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 Series, Best Variety Series, Best Comedy, and Best Drama.
Listen hot takes on the Emmy hosts, the future of television, Game of Thrones, Handmaid's Tale, Atlanta and more.
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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 impact this summer season.
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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: Blindspotting, The Wife, Mission: Impossible - Fall Out, and Support the Girls.
They also discuss the "Oscar for achievement in popular film" that was just delayed by The Academy. This ruling came down after the podcast was recorded.
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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 more.
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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 the possibility of a sequel.
As always, SPOILER ALERT!
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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 $40 iPPV price.
In the second half of the episode the discussion on the future of All In, and its founding fathers - Cody, The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, Marty Scurll & Adam Page. What happens if they jump to WWE as the rumor mill suggests they might? What does that mean for ROH and New Japan?
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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.
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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.
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With photos surfacing for Terminator 6 and it being T3's 15th anniversary, we decided to travel back to 2003 to discuss Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Senior Writers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky debate the merits of the polarizing movie, compare it to the other films, and ruminate on where they want the franchise to go next.
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Welcome to Hundred Acre Wood! Pop Break's film editor Maria Carpico, and film writer Matt Gilbert sit to talk about Disney's latest, Christopher Robin. The new live Winnie the Pooh film gave us the feels in the trailer but did it do so in the movie? Was it too dark? Was it not dark enough? And is this really a kids movie?
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Welcome to our "Way too Early Oscar Predictions." This will be 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 first seven months (or so) of 2018 and looks at the films that they think have the staying power of the Oscars next year.
They also talk about upcoming releases that have the most Oscar potential as well. Films discussed include: Black Panther, Sorry to Bother You, and the to-be-released, A Star is Born.
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With Star Wars: The Last Jedi now on Netflix, Senior Writers and twin brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky look back at Looper, the 2011 film that sold Lucasfilm on director Rian Johnson.
Aaron and Josh talk about the movie's themes, its take on time travel, and characters' relationships, plus discuss similarities between Looper and The Last Jedi.
And, of course, SPOILER WARNING.
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We shape shift all over the place with our review podcast of the MCU's latest film, Ant-man and the Wasp.
Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico, and senior staff writers George Heftler and Josh Sarnecky sit down to discuss, debate and bust chops about the latest cinematic adventures of Ant-man and the Wasp!
Oh yes, spoilers abound. And they WILL be talking about that end credits scene.
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Holy matrimony, Batman!
Pop Break's film editor Marisa Carpico, and social media manager Alisha Weinberger review the much hyped Batman 50 aka Batman & Catwoman's wedding.
WARNING THERE ARE SPOILERS.
In the podcast they discuss:
The variant covers The splash pages inside the book How the writing is a little cheesy and unconventional for comic books. Why this seems like disappointment after years 50 issues of lead up. Bruce and Selina as a couple. And the much-discussed ending.
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We almost called this episode "obfuscating mind balls" but when you talk about Westworld Season 2 it is all about The Valley Beyond.
Oh, SPOILERS abound.
Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, senior music writer & photographer Kat Manos, senior TV writer Josh Sarnecky, and the "Grand Prognosticator of ThePopBreak.com" Lord Chris Diggins got together to unravel a very dense second season of HBO's hit series.
In it they discuss the finale, the complicated character of Dolores, Maeve's powers, the disappointments of the season and the finale, the best episodes of the sophomore year of Westworld, and what the future holds for the show.
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Life...uh...finds a way, and so does The BreakCast!
Film editor Marisa Carpico, and senior writer Rachel Freeman return to the audio version of Isla Nublar to talk about Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
The two take an audio adventure through dinosaur laden sequel starring Chris Pratt, and Bryce Dallas Howard.
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Where is our super suit?
Well, we may not know the answer to that, but we do have plenty of opinions on Pixar's latest film, The Incredibles 2. The #1 movie in America was met with some criticism about being "another Pixar" sequel, so we examine that as well as the usual -- performances, animations, and if the cast/story can recapture the magic of the first film.
Our film editor Marisa Carpico, and associate editor/Pixar aficionado Logan J. Fowler host this edition of the podcast.
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Pop Break's newly minted film editor Marisa Carpico, and new staff writer Michelle Coraci talk about the summer's big hit - Ocean's 8. The duo compare it to it's Ocean's counterparts, break down the performances (including Anne Hathaway's show stealer, and James Corden's head scratcher), and more.
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Did we have a good feeling about Solo: A Star Wars Story? The Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin (@BodkinWrites), editorial utility player Al Mannarino (@AlMannarino), and podcast engineer/Star Wars guru Lucas P. Jones (@ljones1138) discuss the controversial new film.
They discuss...
Our fears and hopes going into the film. Those first 20 minutes. Alden Ehrenreich's performance. Lucas' hatred of a certain droid. Why Donald Glover was perfect in this film. The effectiveness of the ending. Why the film suffered at the box office. How Star Wars films reflect the political climate they're made in.
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HOLY CHIMICHANGAS! Our own version of X-Force -- DJ Chapman (@zippybyday), Matthew Kelly (@NandovMovies), and Al Mannarino (@almannarino) -- talk about their love (and the issues they had) with Deadpool 2.
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The Pop Break assembled their own super team -- managing editor Matthew Kelly (@nandovmovies), film editor Dan Cohen (@dcohenwriter), senior film writer Tommy Tracy (@TGMovieReviews), and news editor Laura Dengrove (@LauraWoogs13) -- to discuss the box office phenomenon known as Avengers: Infinity War.
There is a TON of spoilers here as the team goes over every aspect of the film. Big thanks to Lucas P. Jones on the edit.
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Yes. This is a new series for the Breakcast. The concept is simple: we take a divisive movie of yesteryear and pit two people against each other. One is pro.The other con.They settle it in MOVIE THUNDERDOME!
With Avengers: Infinity War being released today, we decided to debut the Movie Thunderdome with what is considered the most divisive MCU movie there is:
IRON MAN 3!
Stepping into Thunderdome this episodes is Al Mannarino (defending IM3), and Dan Cohen (totally against it).
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It's out third annual Summer Movie Preview podcast! Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Dan Cohen look at all the big ones -- Infinity War, Deadpool 2, Solo, The Incredibles 2, etc. -- and predict which ones will win our hearts, and our wallets, and those that are going to suffer a terrible Dark Tower-esque fate.
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Pop Break's film editor Dan Cohen, and senior writer Tommy Tracy step into the Oasis to review Steven Spielberg's new epic Ready Player One.
The two discuss:
--Expectations going in --The pros and cons of Spielberg directing --Could another director have offered a more unique perspective? --Changes from book to screen: What worked. What didn’t --Was Screenwriting an issue --Dan and Tommy praise the performances, in particular Mark Rylance and Tye Sheridan --Tommy makes a Mad Max comparison that causes Dan to groan --Tommy praises what popular movie was incorporated into the film --Dan laments what movie was NOT brought in --Both debate how well the emotional weight of the film was executed --The climax is discussed heavily --Find out why The Mighty Ducks were brought into the conversation --At the end, Tommy BASHES one element to the film he absolutely loathed
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Wes Anderson's new film Isle of Dogs comes out Friday. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, film editor Dan Cohen, and social media manager Alisha Weinberger sit down to discuss their love for the director...as well as what they don't love about his films.
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Wes Anderson's latest film of Isle of Dogs hits theaters this Friday. ThePopBreak.com's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, film editor Dan Cohen, and social media editor Alisha Weinberger look back at the director's career and examine our most and least favorite films from the director's cannon. They also dream cast actors and actresses they'd love to see in the directors films in the future.
ThePopBreak.com's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, film editor Dan Cohen, and senior writer Lord Chris Diggins (who won our first Oscar pool) review the winners of the 90th Annual Academy Awards. Who do think should've won, what predictions do they regret, and is Dan okay after Nolan and Brady both lost this year.
Pop Break's fifth annual Oscar Predictions podcast returns! Editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and film editor/Oscar guru Dan Cohen give their spoiler-free predictions on the following:
The five films that could legitimately win Best Picture. The highly contentious Best Director race. An upset for Best Actor? Are Best Supporting Actor and Actress locked up? Is Frances McDormad a slam dunk to win Best Actress? Will Roger Deakins FINALLY win an Oscar? The snubs we just can't get over. And why Logan being nominated is a massive moment in film history. What Best Pictured nominated film(s) could walk away with ZERO awards. Can Netflix make history at The Oscars? *What film will go on a Mad Max: Fury Road run this year?
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The Pop Break's film editor Dan Cohen, and senior film writer Tommy Tracy look at the record breaking #1 movie in America, Black Panther.
Plenty is discussed in this podcast, including…
-How well Black Panther translates from comic to screen. -Dan discusses why this is the best MCU movie. -How well Ryan Coogler executed all of Black Panther’s important social themes. -T’Challa’s character arc. -Both laud the incredible performance of Michael B. Jordan. -All the supporting characters are discussed. -Both offer some criticisms of the film. -Dan gets in a tizzy over Tommy’s answer to who the best MCU villain is. -Tommy groans at the DCEU movie Dan still ranks ahead of Black Panther. -Dan peppers Tommy about MCU continuity because Dan can’t remember any. -What this movie means going forward for the MCU, and what to expect for Avengers: Infinity War.
Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, and Film Editor Dan Cohen discuss their Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2018, as well as a few they think will be the absolute worst.
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ThePopBreak.com's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Dan Cohen discuss the highly divisive Star Wars: The Last Jedi. We break down the controversy over many of the film's narrative arcs, as well as discuss Oscar potential, and this film's impact on Episode IX.
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Pop Break's own Justice League - Matt Kelly, Dan Cohen, & Marisa Carpico break down DC's latest entry -- The Justice League -- the first big team-up film for all the major DCEU characters.
Listener discretion there is some adult language in this podcast.
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Pop Break's version of Thor and The Hulk, Dan Cohen and Tommy Tracy, are odds over Marvel's new film Thor: Ragnarok. So we've placed them in a podcast battle to determine supremacy!
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Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Dan Cohen go through baseline testing and podcast about Blade Runner 2049. They talk about the film's performances, its screenplay, sweeping visuals, underwhelming box office, and its Oscar potential.
Pop Break's foursome of justice -- Managing Editor Matthew "Nando" Kelly, News Editor Laura Dengroove, Social Media Coordinator Alisha Weinberger, and staff writer Rachel Freeman break down Netflix and Marvel's big venture to date -- The Defenders.
The Pop Break loser squad floats into a discussion about IT, the #1 movie in America. Bill Bodkin, Ann Hale & Tommy Tracy compare the mini-series to the movie, and the book to the movie as well as the stigma horror movies get, and the performances of the young actors in the film.
It's the most wonderful time of the time year -- the fall movie season! Pop Break film editor Dan Cohen, and editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin discuss how the releases of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, IT, Justice League & Thor: Ragnarok could mean big money at the box office. There's also some early Oscar predictions.
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The Game of Thrones Season 7 finale is in the books, and it was epic. Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior writer Josh Sarnecky look at the truce, the boat, that ending, and the Stark sisters as well as talk about the entire season, and what's in store for Season 8.
The Summer 2017 movie season is coming to a merciful end. Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Dan Cohen go in-depth about why this summer fell wildly short of last year's receipts, and what our favorite, and least favorites are.
Spider-man: Homecoming is the #1 movie in America - but we've seen Spidey be atop the box office, but the film's quality lacked. So Pop Break's film editor Dan Cohen, and staff writer Tommy Tracy dive into the Tom Holland starring 6th Spider-man film and let you know if you should buy into the hype.
This week on The Breakcast, Managing Editor Matthew Nando Kelly talks to Broden Kelly, Mark Bonanno, and Zachary Ruane also known as the Australian sketch comedy group Aunty Donna. Coming off of their first North American tour, the boys talk about their love for American food, what it takes to be a Larry, and Zach's DJ influences.
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Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and film Dan Cohen look at the breaking news of Phil Lord and Chris Miller departing the Young Han Solo movie. Are the Star Wars spin-offs doomed?
Pop Break's Film Editor Daniel Cohen, and senior writer Marisa Carpico break down every aspect of the first solo big screen adaptation of DC Comics' iconic character, Wonder Woman.
Pop Break's Film Editor Dan Cohen, and Managing Editor Matthew Kelly aka Yondu and Star-Lord (respectively) review of the return of the "a-holes" aka Marvel's latest blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Dan Cohen break down the 2017 summer movie season. Will Guardians or Wonder Woman take #1 at the box office? Will Spider-man: Homecoming be a bust? We answer all these and more.
The Pop Break's film editor Dan Cohen, and staff writer Tommy Tracy talk about the latest X-Men flick, Logan. They break every aspect of Hugh Jackman's final performance in the role down and more!
Our editorial staff immediately reacts to the insane Best Picture mix-up at The Oscars featuring Warren Beatty, La La Land, and Moonlight.
The Pop Break's annual Oscar Podcast looks at the 2017 Oscars, hosted by Bill Bodkin and Dan Cohen. The duo talk about who will walk away with gold on Oscar Sunday. They split over a number of noms including Best Picture. They also look at the snubs and surprises, and why Deadpool had zero chance of getting a nomination.
The Pop Break's film editor Dan Cohen, and editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin break down the year in film 2016. They have a lengthy and heated discussion about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, debate Marvel vs. DC at the movies, talk about Oscar implications, and the movies that were sleeper hits, and utter disappointments.
This week, Matt Nando Kelly (Flash recapper) "sits down" with Marisa Carpico (Arrow recapper) and Josh Sarnecky (Legends of Tomorrow recapper) to talk about the giant CW crossover episode thing.
Part Two of Pop-Break's Fall Movie Podcast looks at the big releases like: Rogue One, Doctor Strange, La La Land, and potential Oscar films.
Pop-Break's Bill Bodkin and Dan Cohen talk about the fall movie season, specifically September and October.
Pop-Break.com's Dan Cohen and Bill Bodkin break down the entire Summer 2016 movie season.
Pop-Break.com's film editor and unapologetic DC Comics movie fan Dan Cohen holds nothing back when discussing DC's Suicide Squad.
Pop-Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and the site's senior wrestling writer Michael Dworkis podcast about the upcoming WWE Draft, the lack of superstars in WWE, Brock Lesnar, and more.
Pop-Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor Daniel Cohen put on their proton packs to discuss one of the most controversial films of 2016 -- Ghostbusters.
It truly is a "civil war" as Pop-Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and film editor Dan Cohen go head-to-head over Marvel's latest "Captain America: Civil War." Listen as these two passionately debate why they loved, and loathed this film.
Pop-Break's Bill Bodkin and Dan Cohen breakdown the entire 2016 Summer Movie Calendar. They talk about Civil War, X-Men, the controversy surrounding Ghostbusters, and what movies will flop or fly in 2016.
Pop-Break's resident DC fans, Managing Editor Al Mannarino and Film Editor Daniel Cohen debate, discuss, and breakdown the highly controversial new film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Pop-Break's annual Oscar podcast is back with the site's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and film editor/Oscar guru Dan Cohen. The two discuss the potential winners, losers, surprises, the snubs, the controversy, and why Roger Deakins has been criminally ignored by the Academy.
Pop-Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill and Film Editor Dan Cohen talk about 2015 - the year in movies. They talk The Force Awakens, Oscar hopefuls and look ahead to 2016.
Pop Blerd's Michael 'Big Money' Heyliger and Pop-Break's Bill Bodkin present the first ever episode of their special cross-over series, The Beard and The Blerd. This series features Mike and Bill talking about everything in the world of pop culture, and breaking each other's chops at the same time.
Welcome to the first BreakCast staff interview! Bill Bodkin sat down with Pop-Break.com film editor Dan Cohen to talk about all things movies -- summer blockbusters, comic book movies, the Oscars, Batman, Superman, and so much more.