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There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!

This month, Josh and Amanda celebrate the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender with a thrilling draft episode of their favorite characters from the original series and its sequel series Avatar: The Legend of Korra. Special guests, including Branden Vice, Aaron Sarnecky, Mellie Merida, Avani Goswami, and Alex Marcus, assemble their ultimate Team Avatar from a roster of beloved characters.

Listen in as they debate, strategize, and share laughs while drafting iconic benders, non-benders, and animal companions. Who will create the most balanced team to bring harmony to the Avatar world? Tune in to find out!

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Dora the Explorer.

Dora the Explorer is an animated children’s show created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner. The series premiered on August 14, 2000 on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. block. The series ran for 177 episodes. The show officially ended in 2019, after a multi-year hiatus.

The series centers on a 7-year-old Latina girl named Dora (Kathleen Herles, Caitlin Sanchez, Fátima Ptacek) and her talking monkey friend Boots (Harrison Chad, Regan Mizrahi, Koda Gursoy). Dora and Boots travel wide and far, teaching viewers Spanish along the way. The duo is regularly confronted by Swiper (Marc Weiner), a mischievous fox that tries to hide their items.

Dora the Explorer has grown into a multimedia franchise with shows, movies, and games. In other countries, Dora is often dubbed to teach viewers English. Dora, the latest show, is streaming on Paramount+. The explorer hit the big screen in the live action Dora and the Lost City of Gold. 

Aaron and Josh touch briefly upon the 1999 Dora the Explorer pilot before going into the series proper. They talk about the show’s educational value, its animation, and its legacy. They also discuss the new Paramount+ show.

For more Nick Jr., you can listen to Aaron and Josh’s podcast on Gullah Gullah Island.

Dora the Explorer is streaming on Paramount+

Welcome to Blerd Watchers! ThePopBreak.com's monthly podcast about TV shows with a Blerdy twist! Come hang out with Courtney & Marshall, two married Blerds, as they navigate all the dopeness on TV and share insights and opinions on the monthly show topics!

In this episode, Courtney and Marshall return for a jam-packed episode as summer winds down, bringing you their signature blend of humor, pop culture insights, and candid conversation. This month, they dive into a charcuterie board of Snap trailer reactions, and, for the first time ever, create a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) tier list. Along the way, expect tangents on everything from classic TV shows to the evolution of superhero movies, plus plenty of laughs and honest takes. Whether you’re a die-hard Marvel fan or just love great banter, this episode has something for everyone.

Time-Coded Chapters:

(04:24) – Snap Trailer Reactions: Terminal List: Dark Wolf(13:20) – Snap Trailer Reactions: Spartacus House of Asher(24:00) – Snap Trailer Reactions: Love Brooklyn(27:00) – Nicole Beharie Appreciation & Industry Talk(31:00) – Snap Trailer Reactions: Highest to Lowest (Spike Lee Joint)41:00 – MCU Tier List Introduction43:30 – Breaking Down the MCU: Secret Invasion, Thor, Ant-Man, and More1:00:00 – MCU TV Shows: Moon Knight, She-Hulk, Falcon & Winter Soldier1:15:00 – Marvel Movies: Eternals, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, and More1:30:00 – Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers Rankings1:45:00 – S-Tier Debates: Iron Man, WandaVision, X-Men 97, and More1:55:00 – Final Thoughts, Podcast Wrap-Up, and Listener Shoutouts

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Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.

Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.

In this episode, Allie and Tyler discuss the oddly tonally shifting 1989 movie “War of the Roses,” starring their sarcastic favorite, Michael Douglass, and their actual favorite, Kathleen Turner - Danny DeVito is there too. Join them as they track the end of this marriage, unpack why anyone would be attracted to yet another Michael Douglass character and get on a weird tangent about HPV and “The Simpsons.” 

Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.

Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!

This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath. The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.

In this special episode, Chris, Justin, and Randy pay tribute to His Ozzness himself, John Michael Osbourne. They talk about what Ozzy has meant to them, their thoughts on his solo career, and what made him such a bright star in the firmament of heavy metal.

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.

Here’s the format of the show:

Newsbreak – This month, they discuss all the latest news swirling around Paramount as SkyDance’s merger goes into effect, including looming layoffs, strategic streaming pivots, Colbert’s firing, South Park’s revolt, and more.

Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. This month, everyone backed a different streamer, with Josh giving props to AppleTV Plus for its Emmy Nomination successes, including big support for Severance and The Studio, F1’s box office success, and the news that The Holiday is being rebooted for the service.

Meanwhile, Bill handed his crown over to Netflix, thanks to the continued cultural dominance of KPop Demon Hunters, Stranger Things, and Happy Gilmore 2, and Alex celebrates the triumphant return of HBO Max.

Anime Takeover – This month instead of highlighting current TV, the guys take a look back at a few anime series that hold a special place in each of their hearts. Episodes discussed include Digimon S1E39 “The Battle for Earth”, My Hero Academia S1E13 “In Each of Our Hearts”, and Demon Slayer S1E19 “Hinokami”. The episode ends with a more robust look back at Demon Slayer Season 1.

Pop Break is proud to present “It’s a Pod World” a brand new podcast in our Create-a-Pod series, which focuses on the creatives and creators within various realms of pop culture and their fandom.
“It’s a Pod World” will be focused on all things Disney from July through December. Join hosts Bill Bodkin (Socially Distanced, Bill vs. the MCU) and Michelle Chapman (Roses & Rejections) as they talk to their guests about their Disney centric endeavors, their thoughts on Disney news, and of course, their favorite things within the wonderful world of Disney.

And snacks. We’ll be talking a lot about snacks.

Speaking of snacks, AJ Wolfe of Disney Food Blog is our very first guest. AJ runs both Disney Food Blog and AllEars.net and on August 5 she will be releasing her first book -- Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling in Love with) a Magic Subculture. This Simon & Schuster release focuses on the Disney adult phenomenon. In the episode Bill & Michelle talk to AJ about the inspiration for writing the book, revelations she made about Disney adults, Disney's use of nostalgia and her own history with Disney and how changed her life forever. And don't worry, we ask her about snacks.

This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.

In the tenth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, Randy, and special guest Eric Morgan (professional musician and bass guitarist) discuss the second Sabbath album with Ronnie James Dio. They talk about how “metal” Gandalf fighting a balrog is, imagine Dio creating multiple versions of himself á la Ash in Army of Darkness, and appreciate having an actual musician explain what makes Sabbath great. And of course, they recommend other artists they’ve been enjoying for your listening pleasure.

Eric’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ericjmorgan

Host Picks:

We Know That It Is Good (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)

Chris – The Sign of the Southern Cross

Eric – The Mob Rules

Justin – Falling Off the Edge of the World

Randy – Over and Over

Nobody Wants Him (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)

Chris – Country Girl

Eric – Slipping Away (doesn’t fit as well)

Justin – Country Girl

Randy – Voodoo (lyrically)

Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric)

Chris – Falling Off the Edge of the World

Eric – Falling Off the Edge of the World

Justin – Turn Up the Night

Randy – The Sign of the Southern Cross

Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment)

Chris – Voodoo

Eric – The Sign of the Southern Cross

Justin – The Sign of the Southern Cross

Randy – Slipping Away

Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:

Chris – Gojira

Eric – Miles Davis/Charles Mingus

Justin – Patriarchs in Black

Randy – The Boy Least Likely To

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.

ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are catching up on some streaming favorites while The Bachelor is on hiatus!

This week, Michelle and DJ discuss Season 2 of The Ultimatum: Queer Love. They discuss which couples were fun to follow vs. the ones that didn't seem like they wanted to be there. They give predictions for who will and won't stay together now that we have the engaged couples, and where the show goes from here, now that we've had 4 total seasons of Ultimatum type shows.

If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!

To All Who Come to this podcast… Welcome.

Pop Break is proud to present "It's a Pod World" a brand new podcast in our Create-a-Pod series, which focuses on the creatives and creators within various realms of pop culture and their fandom.

"It's a Pod World" will be focused on all things Disney from July through December. Join hosts Bill Bodkin (Socially Distanced, Bill vs. the MCU) and Michelle Chapman (Roses & Rejections) as they talk to their guests about their Disney centric endeavors, their thoughts on Disney news, and of course, their favorite things within the wonderful world of Disney. And snacks. We'll be talking a lot about snacks.

In this preview episode Michelle and Bill discuss the focus of the series and then discuss about some relevant Disney news including: the closure of Tom Sawyer Island and Muppet Vision 3D, the Muppets taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Villains World, what they love about Halloween and Christmas Disney, and their favorite underrated snacks.