Socially Distanced

The King of Penultimate Reviews Alex Marcus (Pop Break's Podcast Editor & Host of the Cinema Joes Podcast) joins Bill Bodkin and Al Mannarino for the penultimate review of Loki's first season.

In the episode the trio truly 'Journey Into Mystery' when they discuss the multitude of Lokis, the motivations of Renslayer, the future of Sylvie, how the episodes ties into the MCU and so much more.

The Socially Distanced Podcast returns for the fourth installment of their "Low-Key" Loki podcast.

Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by the first couple of the Socially Distanced Podcast -- Pop Break Music Editor Kat Manos and former WandaVision (aka The WandaDistanced Review Series) resident guest Cole Rothacker.

In the episode they discuss a lot of theories and breadcrumbs:

They also discuss the arrival of Oscar-winner Richard E. Grant to the series, the performances from the leads, the Owen Wilson-sance and more.

The third part of the 'Low Key' Loki Review Podcast looks at Episode 3 of the MCU series, 'Lamentis.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined on the sacred timeline by Courtney & Marshall -- the hosts of Pop Break's monthly "Blerd Watchers" podcast (found in the Pop Break TV hub) as well as the Blerd Life with My Wife Podcast (available on Spotify, Anchor, Google and Apple Podcasts).

On the podcast they discuss the introduction of Sophia Di Martino's "Sylvie" character -- how she stacks up to Hiddleston's Loki, if she is a variant, will she make it till the potential second season and could she actually be another Marvel character in disguise. They also discuss the lack of Mobius M. Mobius in the episode (and Owen Wilson's glow-up) as well as long-ranging MCU impacts of the episode and potential deus ex machinas to save our heroes from a perilous end of episode fate.

DJ and Michelle Chapman of the Roses & Rejections Podcast invade the sacred timeline of The Socially Distanced Podcast to discuss Loki Episode 2, 'The Variant.' In the episode DJ & Michelle discuss the awesomeness of Owen Wilson, Lady Loki, Easter Eggs, disasters, and Disney+ event series moving to Wednesdays with Bill & Al.

The Socially Distanced Podcast returns to the MCU and kicks off their Loki review series. Pop Break Social Media Guru and unofficial Blade Runner, Alisha Weinberger rejoins the podcast (after a lengthy time between eps) to discuss the premiere episode of The God of Mischief's first starring role. Alisha, Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin discuss the definitive and distinctive aesthetic of the series, the performances of Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston, theorizing where the series will take us and how this has the potential be the best Marvel series yet.

The Socially Distanced Podcast return to its old format (well, for one week at least). Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by Pop Break's music editor and the unofficial third host of the series -- Kat Manos. The trio discuss the purchase of MGM by Amazon and what that means for the future of James Bond. They also look at the trailer for Edgar Wright's new film Last Night in SoHo and the return of concerts and festivals to the U.S.

The world is re-opening at a dizzying pace, and one of the big "returns to normal" for the country is return of the summer movie season. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin discuss the re-opening of the country (and how they feel about it) and what the summer movie season is going to look like. They discuss the dual streaming and theatrical releases of films like Black Widow and Jungle Cruise, the opt for Dune to go to theaters only, if Space Jam 2 will have the cultural resonance of the original, what will happen if MGM is bought by Amazon (which happened the morning after the podcast recorded), what the #1 movie of the summer will be and more! Discussed in the pod are films such as: The Suicide Squad, The Green Knight, The Conjouring 3, In the Heights, A Quiet Place 2, Cruella, F9, Zola, Snake Eyes, Old, Free Guy and Candy Man. They also dip into the fall and holiday film season with thoughts on Shang Chi, Eternals, Last Night in SoHo, Venom and more. They also discuss Al's craft beer odyssey through New England.

Welcome to the first-ever all sports episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast! Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by podcast producer Lucas P. Jones, Pop Break staff writer Ben Murchison and longtime Pop Break staff writer and the winner of the site's fantasy football league Megan LaBruna (host of the My Ovaries Made Do It podcast). As the title suggests, it's way too early but the gang is talking about football!

In the episode this all-star lineup discusses clutch football snacks, Tebow time, the fate of Aaron Rodgers, the biggest surprise off-season move, predictions for the big game, the surprise team of the year, fantasy football sleepers, and when will Tom Brady just be done with the NFL. The team also discuss their favorites: The New York Giants, The Washington Football Team, The Green Bay Packers, The Miami Dolphins and The New York Jets -- and how they fared in free agency and the draft in 2021.

Acclaimed comic book and TV writer Pornsak Pichetshote joins the podcast this week to discuss his brand news Image Comics series, The Good Asian.

The podcast discusses into the creative process behind the creation of The Good Asian -- which just hit comic book stands. Pornsak discusses why he chose to work with Image Comics once again, how he chose the team to create the book and how the title is being released to the public. The interview also deep dives into discuss the history that the series spotlights -- particularly the treatment of Asian Americans throughout the history of the United States. This leads into a discussion about the release of the series amongst the current the rise in AAPI violence in the United States.

The podcast discusses Pornsak's work as an editor at DC Comics/Vertigo and everything that entails being a comic book editor. The discussion transitions into his landmark series Infidel (published by Image Comics) and its adaptation future and finally a lightning round of fun questions about the world of comic books, movies and televisions.

Nerf herders unite! The Socially Distanced Podcast celebrates Star Wars week by gathering a Galactic Senate sized panel to discuss our favorites movies, TV shows, books, comics, rides and weird memorabilia that come from a galaxy far, far away.

Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by podcast engineer Lucas P. Jones, Pop Break music editor Kat Manos, former WandaVision resident guest Cole Rothacker and former Mandalorian resident guest Ken Grand-Pierre to talk about all things Star Wars. In the episode they discuss when they first discovered the films, why the Star Wars universe still means so much to them, their favorite/nerdiest piece of Star Wars memorabilia, their favorite Star Wars movie that isn't the Empire Strikes Back ... and of course debates about the prequels and the last three movies that came out.