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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.