Yip yip! Socially Distanced returns to bend the elements with an instant reaction to the first episode of Netflix’s live adaptation of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Amanda Rivas hosts an all-star panel including her Anime x Pop co-host Josh Sarnecky, Pop Break staff writer Nynoshka Vazquez Sauzo and Pop Break’s own General Iroh - Bill Bodkin.

The team discusses their hopes and fears heading into the premiere, their thoughts on the numerous changes to the series, Josh’s rizz factor, their shared love for Appa in all forms, and so much more.

In the pre-fame segment they review the trailer for Eli Roth’s live adaptation of the popular video game series Borderlands.

Yip yip! The Socially Distanced Podcast is here to help you pre-game for Netflix’s live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender by diving into season one of the animated series - which will be a big part of the live adaptation.

Amanda Rivas is in the host seat and has Bill Bodkin and Alex Marcus along for the journey into airbending, flying buffalos and fire daddies. They discuss the emotional arcs of the main characters in particular Aang and Zuka as well as why everyone loves Iroh. They also discuss their concerns for the latest live adaptation especially since the M. night version was so bad.

The pre- game segment tackles all things Marvel with breakdowns of the Deadpool & Wolverine and X-Men 97 trailers as well as The Fantastic Four casting news.

The NFC East Group Therapy Session is back for the last time for the 2023-2024 season -- just in time for the big game this Sunday in Las Vegas.

Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief is the quarterback for this all-star episode. This week he's joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, Marshall Stevenson of Blerd Watchers, "The Commander of our Hearts" Ben Murchison and making a surprise return -- Al Mannarino!

They discuss the big game, how many times Taylor Swift will be on screen, Patrick Mahomes' GOAT status, what the 49ers have to do to win the game plus the season that was for the Giants, Eagles, Cowboys and Commanders. They also dive deep into Usher being the halftime headliner, Marshall's new Justin Bieber podcast, the movie trailers they want to see (and expect to see), companies dropping their big game ads well before the actual game and more!

In the pre-game segment they discuss the recently announced joint venture between Disney, FOX and Warner Bros Discovery to launch a new sports streaming service.

By order of The Peaky Blinders, Socially Distanced is celebrating the Cillian Murphy-lead Netflix series  this week.

Ben Murchison - The Commander of our Hearts - is in the host seat for the first time ever to discuss one of his all-time favorite shows. In the episode he along with Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas discuss the worldwide success of the series, the potential for a Peaky Blinders feature film, the series use of music, Tom Hardy’s wild role in the show and why Polly Shelby is an absolute icon. Ben discusses three episodes - Season 1 episode 2, Season 2 Episode 6 and Season 3 Episode 6 with Bill and Amanda as he feels these are great examples of what makes the series great … all so Bill can finally finish the series and Amanda can finally start it.

In the pre-game segment they discuss Cillian Murphy’s Oscar nomination, Oppenheimer’s chances to win big on Oscar night and the Barbie snubs. They also discuss Netflix’s 2024 sizzle reel and how they’re looking forward to the new Beverly Hills Cops, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Damsel and Black Doves.

Socially Distanced heads to the Arctic Circle for this week's episode as we review the first two episodes of HBO's True Detective: Night Country -- the fourth season of the critically acclaimed crime drama.

Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat for this in-depth review of this fantastic new installment of the decade-long anthology series. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is aboard to provide her thoughts on frozen corpsicles and thirst traps and special guest Kelly McGovern brings hot takes about the series' sex scenes and the awesomeness of Jodie Foster. They also discuss the use of darkness throughout the premieres, the performance of boxer turned actress Kali Reis, various theories about this season's ties to season one, cults, frozen dudes, ghosts and more.

In the pre-game segment, the news of a new Jurassic World film is discussed. Can this new film work without any of the Jurassic Park or original Jurassic World characters? Do we really even need this film? Are films about dinosaurs stale?

The Socially Distanced Podcast steps into the Snyderverse with a review of Zach Snyder’s Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire. Dan Cohen, host of Pop Breaks Batman by the Numbers podcast, joins Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas on the episode.

They talk about their hype for the film, their love for Charlie Hunnam in the film, the films Star Wars origins and it’s less than subtle homages, the bad writing that deep sixes most of the film and just how much the film lacked Snyder’s trademark ambition and flare.

In the pre-game segment they discuss NBC’s decision to put the Chiefs vs Dolphins playoff game on Peacock and is this going to be a savior for struggling streamers or a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Socially Distanced returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a review of its latest miniseries, Echo starring Alayna Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio.

Amanda Rivas is in the host seat and is joined by Bill Bodkin and special guest Matt from Face 4 Wrestling. In the episode they discuss the evolution of Echo’s powers, the Daredevil “hot shotting,” the MCU implications, the brilliance of the show and the severe under use of Devery Jacobs.

In the pre-game segment they discuss the recent announcement of the Mandalorian and Grogu movie, Matt admitting he hasn’t seen the series, speculation on Season 4 of the series and more.

Happy New Year and welcome to the kick-off of the fifth season of the Socially Distanced Podcast --  the official podcast of ThePopBreak.com

We've got a special split episode for y'all this week, Hosts Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin are joined by Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus and two special guests to discuss Marvel's What If...? Season 2 and the Doctor Who Christmas Special.Matt Widdis of The Pop Break and The Bob Culture Podcast joins the episode to discuss WhatIf...? Season 2.

As a huge fan of the original comic series Matt discusses the introduction of Kahorri with the group. They also discuss the Happy Hogan centric holiday episode, wild theories and wishes for Season 3 & more.

In the second half of the episode Pop Break's resident Whovian Randy Allain joins the show -- which goes completely off the rails -- to discuss the Doctor Who Christmas special. In this part of the episode they discuss the farewell to David Tennant, bi-generation, Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, Ruby Sunday and more.

It's the final episode of Socially Distanced for 2023, so what better to close out the year than give out the second annual Socially Distanced Awards! 

Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and is joined by a cavalcade of guests! Returning for the first time in forever from the quantum realm it's Pop Break's sorta kinda maybe Managing Editor Al Mannarino! "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is here as well and she's joined by "The Commander of our Hearts" Ben "Ellis" Murchison and the Pop Break's Podcasting Director, Alex Marcus.

In the episode they dole out awards for the best television show of 2023, the biggest pop culture problem they had this year, the most underrated thing you all should be watching, their pop culture resolutions and so much more!

In the Pre-Game, the team ponders whether or not Netflix has definitively won the streaming wars after its killer 2023.

Check out all the award categories below, and we’ll see you in 2024 with a review of the Doctor Who Christmas Special and Marvel’s What If…? Season 2!

Merry Christmas from the Socially Distanced Podcast! In this episode, we  pass through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops, and we walk through the Lincoln Tunnel to discuss the 20th Anniversary of ELF.

"The Human Star Wars Christmas Special" Amanda Rivas sits in Santa's sleigh (the host chair) and has a wild, definitely not kid friendly conversation about the film with "DJ Father Christmas" Bill Bodkin, Ben "Video Spectrum" Murchison, and the guest of honor Alex Marcus who has not watched ELF since it was released in theaters 20 years ago.

In this episode they discuss how Will Ferrell gives an incredible, honest and timeless performance as Buddy the Elf, the complications and impracticalities of Buddy and Jovie's relationships, they debate over James Caan's performance, they talk about whether the film is a Christmas classic and more.

In the pre-game segment the group discusses Jonathan Majors' departure from Marvel, and whether Kevin Feige and company should either recast the role or scrap Kang altogether.