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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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!

This week, Michelle and DJ give you the hottest take on...cold opens? They discuss how pleased they've been with the season so far and that Joey might be the best lead in recent Bachelor history. They also talk about the women of this season and how everything has gelled early to make a surprisingly good show so far.

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!

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:

The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Echo, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building S1, FX’s Fargo, HBO’s True Detective: Night Country, and Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho. 

Mini Segment – Emmy thoughts and a review of Reservation Dogs S2E7 “Stay Gold Cheesy Boy” (currently streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus), which the boys watch thanks to Alex winning this year’s Emmy Wager.

News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh react to the news that Jon Stewart will be returning to The Daily Show.

Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Josh & Alex both gave the month to Peacock after its all time best month in streaming subscribers, its successful NFL Playoff game, and its debut of Ted: The Series and Oppenheimer. 

Meanwhile, Bill gave it to Netflix, thanks to their $5B deal with the WWE for Monday Night Raw, NXT, Wrestle Mania, Summer Slam and more, along with their continuing to reign supreme in the total subs game.

New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, & Josh review Griselda, Netflix’s new series starring Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara as real life Columbian drug lord Griselda Blanco, who came to prominence in 1980s Miami and was known as the Godmother of Cocaine. The series was produced by Vergara alongside Narcos co-creator Eric Newman, written by Narcos cro-creator Doug Miro, and directed by Andres Baiz, who directed 12 episodes of Narcos and four of Narcos: Mexico.

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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!

It's the season premiere of Joey's season of the Bachelor. Michelle and DJ are here to cover all 32 women who appeared on night one. All of the drama, all of the kisses, all of the....envelopes. Everything from limo entrances to heartbreaking exits can be found on this episode of Roses and Rejections.

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 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.

It's hard to believe this podcast has been going over a year, and we have NOT done an episode solely focused on the Animated Series.  In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the last episode of the Animated Series, we’re finally rectifying this error!If you love Batman villains, and the animated series in particular, this is the podcast episode you’ve been waiting your whole life for!  Yes, we’re ranking the Animated Series villains.  This will be the first episode in a long list of VILLAIN-centric episodes in 2024, as 2024 will be the year of the Batman Villains on the Batman by the Numbers podcast!

The heated debates begin as Daniel is joined per usual by Podcast Editor of the Pop Break, Alex Marcus, and while he was unfortunately not able to join the podcast due to being under the weather, ⁠Justin Mancini⁠, co-host of the new rock podcast ⁠Every Pod You Cast⁠, makes his presence known as his rankings were also counted to tabulate the final countdown.

This was a very difficult ranking, as the two hosts agree there were no real weak links.  Who did we include on the list???  You’ll have to listen to the episode!  Also, find out why Daniel is a little lukewarm on the last season of the series, which of Alex’s rankings made Daniel blow his top this time, and find out which villain Justin had very high that the two co-hosts did not agree with.

Aside from the villains, the duo get into why they love the animated series, why it stands the test of time, and throughout the rankings discussion, plenty of great episodes are discussed.You’ll also find out which episode is Daniel’s all time favorite…Batman.  The Animated Series.  Animated Series villain rankings.  WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT OUT OF A BATMAN PODCAST????!!?!??!

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 the Hybrid School of Wrestling Rising Star Champion, the inaugural RIver City Wrestling Future Legends Champion, and one half of the Hybrid School of Wrestling and United210 Tag Team Champions, Devin Carter. 

First, they take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Devin's selections of Yashahime and Kakegurui, Josh's selections of Delicious in Dungeon and Heaven's Official Blessing, and Amanda's selections of The Kingdoms of Ruin and A Sign of Affection. 

In Anime News this month, they discuss several key categories of the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards currently up for voting including Anime of the Year, Best Continuing Series, Best New Series, Best Main Character, and the "Must Protect at All Costs" Character. 

In their feature review section, our enthusiasts and special guest deep dive into the highly anticipated, record-breaking anime series Solo Leveling all in an attempt to level up from E-Rank to S-Rank status. 

Stay tuned next month for the next episode covering the Netflix live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!

It's that time of year, Michelle and DJ are BACK with another preview of the Bachelor Cast. This week Michelle and DJ go over all 32 contestants for Joey's seasons of the Bachelor and give their favorites, as well as some bold predictions. They wrap up with a brief look at the the newest season of RuPaul's Drag Race.

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!

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!

This month, our dynamic duo kick off 2024 with a tour through the current state of streaming K-Drama. They also provide in-depth reviews for Netflix’s The Glory, AppleTV’s Foundations, and the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Solo Leveling. They close things out by making their wishlist for the next webtoon/manga they’d love to see adapted! 

Topics:

Blerd Life with My Wife -⁠ ⁠⁠John Wick 4⁠

Follow Courtney on⁠ Twitter⁠ &⁠ Instagram⁠ and Marshall on⁠ Twitter⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ Twitch⁠,⁠ Youtube⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠.⁠ Merch⁠ now available!

Make sure to check out their other podcast,⁠ Blerd Life with My Wife⁠ on your favorite podcasting app and on⁠ Twitter⁠ &⁠ Instagram⁠.

And head on over to their⁠ Patreon page⁠ for extra content.

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts⁠⁠ Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.

Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD.

This month, with their rewatch concluded, Alex & Bill start off by announcing what Season 4 of Bill vs. The MCU will look like, before performing a brief joint reflection on our marvelous 2023 on the podcast.

After that, buckle up because Alex & Bill pass out 19 awards to help cap off their second year with Marvel. Find out what their seasons and films, the Marvel TV actor most in need of an invite to the MCU, which ensemble had a bad enough day to take the Karen Crown, which on screen couple had the most heat, t, the most exciting end credit scenes, and which scene won the Tom’s Tears Award for most emotional moment in the MCU, along with many many others. Then, keep listening for each of our 10-person dream avengers roster!

Watch along with us! Next month's titles are X-Men & X-Men: The Last Stand available to stream on ⁠Disney+⁠ and X2 is available on ⁠Starz⁠ and VOD.

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Drake & Josh for its 20th anniversary.

Drake & Josh is a teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider. It premiered on Nickelodeon on January 11, 2004. The series ran for 56 episodes and 2 TV movies, ending on December 5, 2008.

In the show, teenagers Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck) become stepbrothers when their parents (Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein) marry. The two try to get along despite their differing personalities. Other characters include Drake’s sister Megan (Miranda Cosgrove), Josh’s boss Helen (Yvette Nicole Brown), and Josh’s rival and later girlfriend Mindy (Allison Scagliotti).

Drake & Josh was a mainstay at the Kids’ Choice Awards and enjoyed consistently strong ratings among young viewers. 

Aaron and Josh talk about the show’s characters and humor, going into memorable episodes. They also discuss how the show impacted the careers of its cast.

For more Nickelodeon, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on The Legend of Korra, plus their SNICK retrospective with Digital Trends Editor Allison Lips.

Drake & Josh is streaming on Netflix and Paramount+

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:

The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Hawkeye and What If…? S2, Netflix’s Blue Eyed Samurai, and Netflix’s Pokemon Concierge. 

News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh preview the year ahead by discuss the ten shows they cannot wait to see in 2024.

Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Josh & Bill both gave the month to Disney Plus for their new hits What If…? S2 and Percy Jackson and The Olympians, the return of Bluey, Hulu finally getting its Disney Plus tile, and hype for Echo S1. They also shout out the Christmas movies on tap that seemed to hit big during the holiday season.

Meanwhile, Alex gave it to Amazon’s Prime Video, thanks to the continued success of Thursday Night Football, The Boys S4 trailers, their film slate doing well during this fall’s award season lead by American Fiction, and the rumors that they may be acquiring the bankrupt Diamond Sports Group and its rights to 40 MLB, NBA, and NHL games..

New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, & Josh review Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Disney Plus’s new series starring The Adam Project’s scene stealing youngster Walker Scobell as 12 year old demigod Percy Jackson, based on the popular YA novel series of the same name written by Rick Riordan.