Socially Distanced

It's an all-star panel for the penultimate episode of our MoonKnighting mini-series. This week Pop Break Podcast Editor Alex Marcus (co-host of The Cinema Joes, Bill vs. The MCU and Pop Break TV podcasts), resident guest Tyler McCarthy (USAInsider), and the most resplendently named man of all-time, concert photographer par excellence Ken Grand-Pierre (The New Exchange with Ken Grand-Pierre) joins the show to talk about the very emotional penultimate episode of Moon Knight, 'The Asylum.'

Horror! Suspense! Romance! Wild Endings! The Socially Distanced Podcast's "MoonKnighting" mini-series is back and we're walking about Episode 4, 'The Tomb.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by "The Big Cat" Matt Widdis (Senior Writer for The Pop Break and OG member of The Bob Culture Podcast) and resident guest Tyler McCarthy (Associate Editor & Handsome Devil at USA Insider). In the episode they discuss the wild turn the series took with the now famed "asylum scene" and THAT ending. They talk about the incorporation of actual horror in the episode and why that's so important to the series and the future of the MCU. They also go in-depth on Oscar Isaac's performance and why this could be one the best or worst episodes in the series run.

Frustrations, bad British accents and wild theories abound in Part 3 of our Moon Knight review series, 'MoonKnighting.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by resident guest Tyler McCarthy and the unofficial hosts of the show Pop Break music editor Kat Manos and Cole Rothacker to discuss Moon Knight Episode 3, 'The Friendly Type.'

The second installment of Socially Distanced's "MoonKnighting" series examines Moon Knight Episode 2 'Summon the Suit.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by series resident Tyler McCarthy (of USA Insider) and Pop Break Senior Writer and Substream's TV and Film writer Murjani Rawls to discuss the sophomore episode of the MCU limited series. In the episode they discuss the our protagonist's duality, the shadiness of Konshu, Layla's underwritten role, the poor CGI, the brilliant Mr. Knight introduction, potential connections to the Multiverse, infinity stones (?), beautiful cinematography and all the questions the series has given us.

The latest MCU/Disney+ review series on Socially Distanced "MoonKnigthing" debuts! Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by resident guest Tyler McCarthy of USAInsider and podcast favorite Amanda Rivas (of The Boba Book Club series) to discuss Moon Knight Episode 1. In the episode they discuss the psychological and horror elements of the premiere, Oscar Isaac's performance (and his accent), Ethan Hawke's underrated performance, the potential for the series in the MCU (including some multiverse ties), and so much more!

The Socially Distanced Podcast celebrates 100 episodes! What better to celebrate than by creating our most ambitious episode to date. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by a starting lineup of awesome guests to discuss one of the all-time great sports movies, MONEYBALL. Joining Bill and Al will be the creative genius behind the @MoneyballMemes Twitter and Instagram account; Pop Break Podcast Editor Alex Marcus, Pop Break staff writers Melissa Jouben, Ben Murchison, Mike Vacchiano, Sean Cordy, Mike Mueller, Ryan DeMarco and of course, the unofficial third host of the Socially Distanced Podcast -- Pop Break Music Editor, Kat Manos! The podcast breaks down everything about Moneyball -- its Oscar run, Steven Soderbergh being attached to it, Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman's performances, and of course, would anyone have traded Pena?

Modern Chemistry, the New Jersey indie rock outfit, are the very special guests on the 99th episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast.

Brendan Hourican and Joe Zorzi of Modern Chemistry join hosts Bill Bodkin and Al Mannarino to discuss the band's history from their first show ever in Asbury Park 10 years ago to the release of their current EP, tomorrow we wake up from the longest collective dream of our lives.

In the podcast the band discusses:

It's an all-music episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by Pop Break music editor Kat Manos and special guest, making his debut on the podcast, Mike Heyliger (host of Radio Free Brooklyn's "The Vibe from Mike's House," the host of the Detoxicity Podcast, one of the minds behind Mindful Vinyl, co-host of the Blerd and the Beard podcast (with Bill Bodkin) and more) to discuss the nominees for the Rock + Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022 . 

This year's nominees are: Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, DEVO, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Dolly Parton, Rage Against The Machine, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, A Tribe Called Quest, Dionne Warwick.

Do you really, do you really wanna taste it? Well if you do here's the Socially Distanced Podcast's review of HBO Max's hit original series, Peacemaker.

Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin and joined by their versions of Eagley and Economos -- Ben Murchison and Tyler McCarthy respectively to discuss the series written, mostly directed and produced by James Gunn (The Suicide Squad).

After Bill's ridiculous intro the podcast ponders the following questionsL

Miss football season? Don't worry The Socially Distanced Podcast has you covered. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin (New York Giants fans) get the NFC East Group Therapy Session back to discuss the Big Game and the Off-Season. The Session this podcast includes Ben Murchison fan of the newly minted Washington Commanders, Marshall Stevenson representing both the Blerd Watchers Podcast and the Philadelphia Eagles, and former Boba Book Club resident guest Amanda Rivas representing The Dallas Cowboys.

In the pod they discuss the Big Game -- the game itself, the halftime show, the futures of Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow, and the likelihood of a repeat visit for either team. They then discuss their hopes, wishes and sad realities for their respective teams in the 2022 season. Finally they look at the off-season and if Russel Wilson, Kyler Murray or Aaron Rodgers will get traded. And finally...is Tom Brady actually retired?