The Pop Break

All Elite Wrestling’s Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming pay-per-view Double or Nothing which airs on Sunday, May 26th live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the call, Tony Khan discusses Serena Deeb, Tony Khan as a character on TV, the AEW injury bug, running at the MGM Grand this year, and more!

Topic Rundown 

- AEW Getting Publicity This Weekend

- Injury Bug

- Future Cities for AEW Dynamite

- Mark Henry 

- Texas Residency 

- Serena Deeb

- Mercedes Mone vs Willow Nightingale

- Tony Khan as a Character

- MGM Against T Mobile Arena

- 2024 Big Signings Competiting on the Card

- If Allin Was Not Cleared Who Would be The Fourth Spot in Anarchy in the Arena

- Double or Nothing 5th Anniversary

- All Out Date Change

- Triple Main Event

- Valuable Lessons Tony Khan Has Learned

- WBD Media Rights

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants. 

SpongeBob SquarePants is a children’s cartoon created by Stephen Hillenburg. It debuted on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999. As of this podcast, 299 episodes have aired, with more on the way.

The show follows the adventures of SpongeBob (Tom Kenny), an anthropomorphic sponge living in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, run by the Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown). Attempting to steal the formula to the Krabby Patty is the villainous Plankton (Mr. Lawrence). Other characters include SpongeBob’s friends Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) and Sandy (Carolyn Lawrence) as well as his neighbor and co-worker Squidward (Rodger Bumpass).

SpongeBob is Nickelodeon’s most successful show and longest running Nicktoon. It has spawned three movies, two spinoffs, and even a Broadway musical. The show has won five Daytime Emmys, including Outstanding Children’s Animated Series and two wins for Kenny for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program.

Aaron and Josh talk about their history with SpongeBob before going into the first episode. They also discuss its characters, humor, animation, and legacy.

For more Nicktoons, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcasts on Rugrats and Hey Arnold!

SpongeBob SquarePants is streaming on Paramount+

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 host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his 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.

We’re going back to the animated well this week, and it’s a big one!  Daniel is joined once again by the Director of Podcasting of the pop break, Alex Marcus, as the two look at the very memorable 2000 animated film, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.If you’re a fan of the 90s era animated world of Batman (who isn’t?), this is your episode.  Daniel and Alex break down their overall thoughts on Batman Beyond, discuss the iconic flashback sequence in the film that harkens back to the animated series, and yes, they open the episode by discussing the two versions of the film. Check out this link to see the video from Watchtower Database comparing the two versions, which Dan & Alex frequently mention in the episode.

The two delve deep into the character of Terry McGinnis, Tim Drake’s role in the story, and analyze the eternal battle between Batman and Joker, with Daniel coming in with a hot take on the famed flashback sequence.

While Batman Beyond is known for being set in the future of the Batman world, plenty of time is spent on what makes the Batman and Joker conflict work so well, which is front and center in this movie.

Batman Beyond.  Robin chatter.  Batman and Joker.  Is this Mark Hamill’s best turn as the Joker?  Seems like we got some vintage Batman talk on this one!  Give it a listen!

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to⁠ ⁠ThePopBreak.com⁠⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today.

For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director⁠ ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠K Anderson⁠⁠, the host of the wonderful interview podcast⁠ ⁠Lost Spaces⁠⁠, as they give you instant reactions to every episode of X-Men ‘97, the Disney Plus revival of the beloved 1992 classic X-Men: The Animated Series. 

This week, Alex & K breakdown all the ups and downs of this high stakes season finale. They dive into Magento’s mind with Professor X for some homoerotic psychic couples counseling, hop over to the Galapagos to discuss that Phoenix Ex Machina, and fly off to the moon to dissect a killer fight and a final appeal towards…friendship? Along the way, they check in on all the big relationship arcs that did and did not get their due and speculate about what’s to come in X-Men ‘97 S2!

Tune into this feed in two weeks for a bonus episode on X-Men ‘97, and before we bounce over to our coverage of Bluey this June!

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 go way back to the sexy 70s for a movie that was previously mentioned in a past episode, “Three Days of the Condor” starring Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway and Max von Sydow. Join them as they toss around hypotheticals of what they would do if their lunch break at work got a lot more interesting, decide how hot a home invader (or kidnapper) would have to be for them to sleep with them and Tyler drops a “Honeymooners” reference for the kids. 

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 taking a tour through the wider world of reality tv while waiting for the latest season of The Bachelorette, coming this summer!

This week, Michelle and DJ breakdown the highly anticipated season finale to The Circle Season 6. Follow along as they dive into all the highs and lows, the shocks and the surprises, and everything in between.

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 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 they are joined by power duo and co-hosts of Blerd Watchers Marshall and Courtney Stevenson to usher in the return of one of the most well-known anime of recent times.

Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including a unanimous panel recommendation of Kajiu No.8, Courtney's additional recommendation of Windbreakers, and Amanda's additional recommendation of Unnamed Memory. All recommendations can be found on Crunchyroll. 

In Anime News this month, they discuss the creation of Pierrot Studios, a new section that will be dedicated to producing anime with movie quality and what this means for the anime industry going forward. Studio Pierrot, the home animation studio, is best known for animating Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, Naruto, Boruto, and Black Clover.     

In their feature review section, our enthusiasts share their love of My Hero Academia, why they felt people dropped from the fandom, their thoughts on the premiere episode of Season 7, and predictions for what this season will entail. 

Stay tuned next month for the next episode covering Demon Slayer: The Hashira Training Arc.

Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to⁠ ⁠ThePopBreak.com⁠⁠ and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today.

For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director⁠ ⁠Alex Marcus⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠K Anderson⁠⁠, the host of the wonderful interview podcast⁠ ⁠Lost Spaces⁠⁠, as they give you instant reactions to every episode of X-Men ‘97, the Disney Plus revival of the beloved 1992 classic X-Men: The Animated Series. 

This week, Alex & K disagree over the merits of the middle installment of the series’ epic three-part finale.

Tune into X-Men ‘97’s next episode this Wednesday only on Disney Plus and then check to this feed Saturday morning to hear just what Alex & K had to say!

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Mean Girls for its 20th anniversary. Joining them as special guest is Aaron’s friend and Lindsey Lohan stan Stefan Thomas.

Mean Girls is a teen comedy directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. It is based on the self-help book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman. The film opened in theaters on April 30, 2004.

The movie follows high schooler Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) as she tries to fit in after years of homeschooling abroad. Cady starts hanging out with the Plastics, a clique of popular, stuck-up girls. The group consists of Gretchen Wieners (Lacey Chabert), Karen Smith (Amanda Seyfried), and leader Regina George (Rachel McAdams). Cady agrees to help her friend Janis (Lizzy Caplan) get revenge on Regina so Cady can go out with Regina’s boyfriend Aaron (Jonathan Bennett).

Other characters include Janis and Cady’s friend Damian (Daniel Franzese), math teacher Ms. Norbury (Tina Fey), principal Mr. Duvall (Tim Meadows), and Mrs. George (Amy Poehler).

Upon release, Mean Girls garnered praise for its humor and cast. It grossed $130 million on a budget of only $17 million. It went on to become a cultural phenomenon, generating catchphrases, fads, and homages. It also led to a made-for-TV sequel and Broadway musical which got its own film adaptation.

Aaron, Josh, and Stefan talk about their histories with Mean Girls before going into the plot, performances, and humor. They also discuss its legacy and the possibility of a proper sequel.

For more comedies, you can listen to Aaron and Josh’s retrospective on Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail.

Mean Girls is streaming on Paramount+

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 taking a tour through the wider world of reality tv while waiting for the latest season of The Bachelorette, coming this summer!

This week, Michelle and DJ cover The Circle Season 6 episodes 1-8. They give their thoughts on this interesting season and how they think it stacks up to previous seasons so far. They wrap up with some predictions and where they think the show can go from here.

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!