Socially Distanced

Socially Distanced celebrates Pop Break's 15 years anniversary this week! In a special episode, Amanda Rivas is in the hosting seat as she interviews her podcast partner Bill Bodkin about all things Pop Break. IN the episode they discuss the impetus and inspiration behind Pop Break, a celebrity who definitely has a thing against the site, the staff of the site and how they are the lifeblood of the entire endeavor, Bill's favorite moments and what the future holds!

In the pre-game segment, they discuss the trailers of Marvel's Thunderbolts* and Ridley Scott's Gladiator II.

Pop Break walks the Witches Road as they review the two-episode premiere of Marvel’s Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn.

Amanda Rivas is in the host chair and is joined by Pop Break Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and DrtheWife from Face4Wrestling. They discuss their hype level for the series, the chemistry between Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke, the Aubrey Plaza of it all, the coven and if the series could see a return of Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange or any number of Marvel multiversal characters.

In the pre-game section they discuss the announcements (so far) from Netflix Geeked including trailers and news about One Piece, Castlevania and more.

We're not going to say his name three times but Socially Distanced will be talking about the #1 movie in America -- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Kriss Nunez of the BCP+ (making his Socially Distanced debut) and Jeff Grettler of the Dos Incredibles Podcast to discuss the long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice.

In the episode they discuss their history with the film -- how it frightened Amanda, Bill and Kriss and how Jeff say it five times in theaters. They talk about their love for Tim Burton films like Big Fish, Batman Returns, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow. They then dive head first into the film and what they loved about it (everything from Catherine O'Hara to the beloved Bob), and what notes they have for it -- in particular the overstuffed plot. They also discuss Michael Keaton's immaculate performance and if they want to see a third film in the series.

Are you ready for some football?! Socially Distanced is and we're bringing you a huge episode.

Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Marshall Stevenson and Ben Murchison as they discuss the 2024-2025 for their favorite teams (the Giants, Cowboys, Eagles and Commanders respectively) as well as who will be in the big game this year, what team will be the biggest surprise, who will be the biggest disappointment, will Tom Brady stay retired, and what will be the big trailer during this year's Super Bowl. They also do some over/unders on Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Saquon Barkley, and how many bad bets Ben and Al Mannarino make this year. They also discuss their teams from the Pop Break fantasy football league and how lifelong friends went to war during the draft.

Special to this year's kick-off episode is the inclusion of a number of guest spots as we get predictions for teams both inside the NFC and around the league. Special guests Kenny Pete, Lisa Giampapa, Murjani Rawls, DJ Chapman, Tyler Yasembousky, Jeff Fountain, Roger Garcia, Kelvin Kately, Taylor Allen, Josh Sarnecky, Sean Cordy, and Mike Mueller tell us how their team will fare this season.

Farewell summer and hello, fall! Socially Distanced is looking back at the best in television, streaming and cinema from the summer of 2024 and looking ahead to all that fall has to offer.

Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Alex Marcus and Nynoshka Vazquez Suazo discuss Deadpool and Wolverine, House of the Dragon, Inside Out 2, tons of anime, Oscar bait, high profile trashy streaming shows and more!

In their pregame segment, the gang discuss the news that Oasis is reuniting for a new tour!

Fire it up! Fire it up! Fire it up! Socially Distanced revisits a film that led to a generation of goth kids and Hot Topic shoppers - The Crow (1994)

Amanda Rivas is in the lead host seat as Pop Break's resident hardcore Crow fan and joined by Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus, stepping in for Bill Bodkin as co-host this week, and The Flamingo King Branden Vice. Hot on the heels of the upcoming release of the 2024 remake of The Crow, they discuss Alex's thoughts on the film as he had never seen the 1994 film prior to this episode, Amanda and Branden's first experiences with the film, supporting cast performances, the film's soundtrack, and the journey full of twists and turns this franchise took to get a remake completed. They also discuss the late Brandon Lee's performance, the legacy this film leaves behind 30 years later, and their concerns about the 2024 film.

In the pre-game segment, they discuss the top three songs of the summer and which ultimately dominated the airwaves. They also share their own choices for the song that dominated their personal airwaves this summer to include tracks by AFI, Urban Heat, and Chappell Roan.

It’s a massive episode filled with news, churros and mouse ears as we dove deep into all the announcements from Disney’s D23 event.

Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Pop Break’s Fairy Podfather Alex Marcus and Disney superfan Michelle Chapman (host of Roses and Rejections).

In the episode they discuss the Skeleton Crew, Daredevil Born Again, Andor, Harrison Ford as the Red Hulk, Agatha All Along, Mando & Grogu, and all the Marvel and Star Wars news as well as discussing the massive Disney parks expansion and all the other major film and Disney+ announcements.

Welcome to the final installment of The House Pop Break — Socially Distanced’s official House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones review series.

Hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by Marshall Stevenson of the Blerd Watchers podcast and Tyler McCarthy of the  Not Couple Goals podcast to discuss the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale.

They discuss how this episode, despite what the internet said, was an incredible season ender and a huge bit of hype for the impending third season. They discuss the Alicent and Rhaenyra scene, Daemon bending the knee and who gave the best performance for the season.

We’re going to need you to come with us, peanut. That’s right Socially Distanced is heading to the multiverse to discuss  Deadpool and Wolverine! But that’s not all.

That’s because this is our House of the Deadpool episode — where we’re also discussing the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon Season 2!

Host Bill Bodkin is joined by Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus and very special guest Matt Kelly of Nando v Movies for this episode.

They discuss the cameos, the Deadpool corps and the future of the entire MCU as it relates to Deadpool and Wolverine. But don’t worry they also take an in-depth look at Robert Downey JR’s return to the MCU as Victor Von Doom.

They also discuss the dragon seed storyline for House of the Dragon, how the finale may not work in the favor of Team Black and more!

Welcome to the House Pop Break -- where we discuss all things related to Westeros, King's

Landing and House of the Dragon.

Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is back in the host seat and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and special guests Josh Sarnecky (Anime x Pop, TV Break, Anniversary Brothers) and making his Socially Distanced debut, Kris Ingersoll of the Media/Lit podcast.

This foursome of intrepid travelers discuss the strategies of Aemond and Rhaenyra, the hubris and arrogance of the men surrounding Alicent and Rhanenyra, Mysaria's true intentions, Daemon's never-ending visions, the future of the realm, who gave the best person, what character needs to be subject to dragon fire and predictions for the rest of the season.

In the pre-game section they discuss the importance of this year's San Diego Comic Con and the news they need to hear coming out the weekend -- including news on Batman, numerous anime projects, the Avengers director, My Adventures with Superman's future and Spider-man.