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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.

To celebrate the end of Spooky Season, Allie and Tyler tackled a movie billed as an erotic, thriller/horror that was neither with “Disturbing Behavior” starring James Marsden and Katie Holmes. Join them as they tear down the many cliche high school tropes this movie has to offer and hear Allie fawn over the impeccably attractive James Marsden. Can someone look so hot drinking a Coke that you’d kill? Listen and find out. 

Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.

To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!

And don't forget to follow us on social media —

Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok

Tyler: Twitter

Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter

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 back talking about the first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette, but...

This week Michelle and DJ recap the Love is Blind finale. They dive into all of the Tyler news and speculate what it will mean for next week's Reunion show. They also briefly speak on the Golden Bachelorette hometowns and give an overdue review of The Circle Season 7.

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!

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 second official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy are joined by The Pop Break editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin as they dive into Sabbath’s most famous record. They praise the band’s antiwar social consciousness, engage in spirited debate over “Iron Man” and “Planet Caravan,” and wonder whether the Sabbath band members will ever recall a collective memory the same way. And of course, they recommend other artists they’ve been enjoying for your listening pleasure.

Host Picks:

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

Bill – Iron Man

Chris – Fairies Wear Boots

Justin – Hand of Doom

Randy – War Pigs

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

Bill – Planet Caravan

Chris – Iron Man (partially)

Justin – Iron Man (partially)

Randy – Rat Salad

Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric)

Bill – War Pigs

Chris – War Pigs/Electric Funeral

Justin – Planet Caravan

Randy – Electric Funeral

Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment)

Bill – Iron Man

Chris – Planet Caravan

Justin – Fairies Wear Boots

Randy – Hand of Doom

Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:

Bill – Brownout

Chris – Royal Blood

Justin – Score from The Last of the Mohicans

Randy – Beck

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 back talking about the first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette!

It's Golden Bachelorette season, but Love is Blind is in the air. It's another double packed episode and Michelle and DJ can't wait to talk everything Love is Blind S7. After a brief Golden Bachelorette recap, they dive deep into the remaining couples and who they think will say yes at the altar. They also discuss the Tyler "situation" and how the show should deal with hidden information moving forward.

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!

There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.

Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.

Let us take you back to 2019, when a little movie called Joker was released in cinemas.  Directed by Todd Phillips of The Hangover fame, and starring Joaquin Phoenix, this movie took a different approach to the villain we’ve all known for decades.  It was an experiment in the superhero genre to say the least, but an experiment that paid off BIG TIME.

Despite the high divisive nature of the film, Joker brought in over a billion dollars at the box office worldwide, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and got two wins, including Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix.  

It was a phenomenon.

Flash forward to 2024.  The sequel.  Joker: Foile à Deux.  Todd Phillips is back.  Joaquin Phoenix is back.  Lady Gaga gets added.  It’s going to be even bigger, right????!!!!!

Yikes.

By the time you listen to this podcast, the Joker: Foile à Deux Blu-ray could be in a Costco bin behind a giant stack of Cheez-Its in what has to be one of the biggest box office flops of the last five years.

Daniel and Kris are joined by the co-host of the Joy Schtick Show, Thomas Craig, as the three discuss this highly anticipated (or maybe not?) sequel.  Do they agree with the consensus that the movie is awful…you might be surprised.

All angles of this movie are dissected.  The cast.  The ending.  The writing.  What worked.  What didn’t work.  The musical element.  Was Lady Gaga underutilized?

While all relevance of this sequel is evaporating before our very eyes, you’ll want to revive your Joker: Foile à Deux opinions one last time, because this is one GREAT conversation you don’t want to miss!

Life is like a hurricane here on Saturday Morning Adventures!

Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is joined by Pod of Doom and Media Lit's Randy Allain to discuss the 2017 revival of Ducktales.

Bill and Randy discuss their childhood love for the original Disney afternoon series and their hype level of having the caliber of talent including David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck on the cast for the revival. They break down their top three episodes, they talk about their favorite non-Tennant main vocal cast member and their favorite guest voice actor -- and the list of A-Listers in this series is mind-blowing.

They also discuss if the series would work in today's Disney-nostalgia fueled era, as well as reviewing the Halloween centric episode "The Trickening."

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!

Join us as we do our best Fusion Dance because this month Amanda is joined by Super Saiyans and decorated pro-wrestlers Blackbelt Jess E James, K-Jax, and Branden Vice to discuss this month’s feature review section.

Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they’ve been watching recently, including Branden’s recommendation of The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death; Jess E’s recommendations of Dragonball Heroes, Ronin Warriors, Saint Seiya; and K-Jax’s recommendations of Yu Yu Hakusho, Castlevania, Rurouni Kenshin, and Case Closed. Jess E and K-Jax both also recommended Baki and My Hero Academia. Amanda continues her quest to get as many people as possible to watch One Piece as the latest episode was her recommendation for this month.  All recommendations are found on Crunchyroll with Baki, Castlevania, Saint Seiya, and Ronin Warriors being found on Netflix. 

In Anime News, they discuss Henry Cavill joining the cast for the Amazon-MGM live action adaptation of Voltron and the special trailer released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original Bleach anime.  

In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the late Akira Toriyama’s final project Dragonball Daima, an all-new, original story set after the Majin Buu fight in Dragonball Z. They talk about their relationship with the Dragonball franchise, their hype level for Daima, thoughts on the plot, where they think this season will go, and so much more.

Stay tuned next month as Anime x Pop dives into Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War Season 3 and Dandadan!

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 back talking about the first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette!

This week it's a double feature of Golden Bachelorette and Love is Blind S7 Episodes 1-6. First, Michelle and DJ cover all of the twists and turns with the "Magic Mike" group date and the news with Chock and his family. Next Michelle and DJ give their hot take on all of the Love is Blind couples and their predictions for who will say 'yes' at the altar.

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!

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 65th anniversary of The Twilight Zone. Joining them is special guest Randy Allain, co-host of Pod of Doom and Media/Lit. 

The Twilight Zone is a science fiction anthology series created by Rod Serling. It premiered October 2, 1959 on CBS. It ran for five seasons and a total of 156 episodes. The final episode aired on June 19, 1964. Reruns traditionally play on Syfy on New Year’s and the Fourth of July.

Each episode is a self-contained sci-fi/fantasy story, often featuring notable guest stars like William Shatner, Carol Burnett, and Buster Keaton. Rod Serling serves as the narrator and host. Most episodes feature a twist ending and a moral.

Rod Serling received two Primetime Emmys for writing for The Twilight Zone. The series is universally considered one of the greatest TV shows ever made. It has spawned a movie and three revivals, the most recent series hosted by Jordan Peele on CBS All Access. Representing the series at Walt Disney World is The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a thrill ride featuring a 130 ft drop.

Aaron, Josh, and Randy talk about their familiarity with The Twilight Zone before going into the pilot episode. They then discuss other memorable episodes, the legacy of the series, and the possibility of yet another revival.

For more classic television, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on the Adam West Batman.

The Twilight Zone is streaming on Paramount+, Freevee, and Pluto TV

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, the duo kicks off Spooky Season with the 2023 thriller “Suitable Flesh” starring Heather Graham, Judah Lewis and Barbara Crampton. Join them as they delve into this body-swapping horror, which leads them down surprising paths such as the female anatomy, the works (and possible scandal) of H.P. Lovecraft and the surprising return of a NCG staple — Scarfing! 

Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.

To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider!

And don't forget to follow us on social media —

Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok

Tyler: Twitter

Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter