The Pop Break

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.

After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pair are taking a guided tour of the Netflix Defenders-verse, featuring reviews of select seasons of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage, along with this universe’s crossover event The Defenders.

This month, Alex and Bill travel back to March 2016 to check back in with our friend at Nelson and Murdoch and discuss Season Two of Daredevil.

They are also joined by former Marvel Comics Writer & Editor Dan “D.G.” Chichester, who spent most of the 90s writing the ongoing Daredevil title including such acclaimed arcs as The Fall of The Kingpin and Fall From Grace, to discuss his history with Daredevil, what he’d like to see in upcoming The MCU series, his thoughts on the politicization of the punisher by the far right, and what the Netflix shows get right (and wrong) in their adaptations of The Punisher and Elektra.

Alex and Bill also unveil the new edition of their monthly segment Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where they try to cram in a month’s of MCU headlines in five minutes!

If you enjoyed our into with Dan, be sure to check out his free substack!

Don’t forget to come back next month when we’ll be reviewing Luke Cage S1.

Daredevil S2 and Luke Cage S1 are available to stream on Disney+.

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here for their latest TV podcast. And joining them again as special guest is Digital Trends Editor Allison Lips. This time the three are chatting about Bill Nye the Science Guy for its 30th anniversary.

Bill Nye the Science Guy is a science education show for kids. The pilot aired on KCTS-TV on April 14, 1993. 100 episodes ran on syndication and PBS from September 10, 1993 to February 5, 1999.

During each episode, Bill Nye and his assistants explain a topic, such as the water cycle, flight, and germs. Segments include a spotlight on an expert of a given topic, experiments, and music video parodies.

Not only was the show popular but critically acclaimed, winning 19 Emmy Awards during six seasons. Bill Nye later hosted an adult science show, Bill Nye Saves the World, on Netflix. He is currently starring in The End Is Nigh on Peacock.

Aaron, Josh, and Allison talk about growing up watching the show before going over an episode. They also discuss Bill Nye’s lasting appeal.

For more podcasts with Allison, you can listen the Anniversary Brothers podcast on HBO’s 50th anniversary.

Bill Nye the Science Guy is available on Apple TV.

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 on the flagship, covering Season 27 of The Bachelor.

This week Michelle and DJ recap the final dates in Budapest before Hometowns. They discuss predictions for the rest of the show, and talk about some spoilers for who may be the next Bachelorette.

Click here to listen to Michelle & DJs podcast breaking down all the ins and outs of Chris Harrison’s public meltdown, which cost him his job, when it all occurred back in February of 2021.

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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s The Last of Us, Crunchyroll’s Demonslayer, ABC’s Abbott Elementary, AppleTV+’s Shrinking, Peacock’s Poker Face, and Disney Plus’s The Mandalorian.

News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh dive deep on this year’s Q4 Earnings Calls, taking their audience on a tour of the latest news from Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast, Paramount Global, Diamond Sports Group (a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcasting), Disney, and the entire Cable/Satellite industry.

Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. We had a house divided this month, as Bill went with Netflix after they successfully held their first live event; Josh went with HBOMAX after The Last of Us ran the table on the culture discourse this month (along with the James Gunn DCU news and the upcoming Succession series finale); and Alex went with Peacock on the strength of their leading ladies of Natasha Lyonne in the series Poker Face, Cate Blanchett in film TÁR, and M3GAN in the film M3GAN.

New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, and Josh review Daisy Jones and The Six, Prime Video’s faux documentary miniseries created by Scott Neustadter & Michael H Weber, adapted from a book by Taylor Jenkins’s Reid. The series, which tracks the rise and fall of a 70s era rock band, stars Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Suki Waterhouse, Josh Whitehouse, Camilla Morrone, among others and is executive produced by Reese Witherspoon.

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 on the flagship, covering Season 27 of The Bachelor.

This week Michelle and DJ cover The Bachelor's trip to Estonia, going over the 1 on 1's and very different group dates. They also discuss the rumors of Chris Harrison coming back to host the Bachelor. Taking a break from Bachelor Nation, they also discuss the finale of Perfect Match and give an overview of the episode.

Click here to listen to Michelle & DJs podcast breaking down all the ins and outs of Chris Harrison’s public meltdown, which cost him his job, when it all occurred back in February of 2021.

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.

COMING SOON TO A PODCAST NEAR YOU…RIGHT NOW!  If you love and appreciate the art of movie trailers, this is the rankings episode you’ve been waiting for.  We’re ranking every single live action BATMAN trailer throughout history.  Nope.  That’s not a typo.  We’re ranking Batman trailers.Daniel is reunited with Podcast Editor Alex Marcus, and first-time guest to the podcast DJ Chapman (of Roses & Rejections), as the three evaluate 23 (yes, 23) Batman trailers.  Teasers.  Full Trailers.  Final Trailers.  It doesn’t matter, we have opinions on everything.  I dare you to find another podcast that talks in length about a less than 30 second Batman & Robin Teaser Trailer.  I dare you.Will Daniel get upset about the BvS trailers ranking too low?  Will we favor teaser trailers over full trailers?  Will someone on the panel risk getting kicked off the podcast for ranking the Batman 1966 theatrical trailer too low?  Well, you’ll have to listen right here to find out.Oh, and as a BONUS, the crew kick off the pod discussing their thoughts on the latest FLASH trailer that premiered during the Super Bowl.  It’s Trailer overload!

If you love movie trailers, I can’t stress this enough – this is a MUST listen to episode!

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 on the flagship, covering Season 27 of The Bachelor.

This week Michelle and DJ discuss Zach's trip to London and the unfortunate derailment of the episode due to Zach's COVID diagnosis. They discuss the fallout and what this means for the rest of the show. They also discuss a number of other shows including Perfect Match, Drag Race, and some Next Level Chef.

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, it’s Amazon Prime Day for our dynamic duo, as they check in on a variety of the latest blerd friendly content from Prime Video, including the long awaited return of Carnival Row and Hunters and a discussion of Chris Pratt’s The Terminal List. They also give a look at the latest superhero comedy Extraordinary at Hulu, before providing their midseason progress report on The Last of Us S1.

Topic Time Codes:

Blerd Life with My Wife - Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania Review

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 new Patreon page for extra content.

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 on the flagship, covering Season 27 of The Bachelor.

This week, Michelle and DJ keep you up to date with Zach's continuing journey to find love. Along the way they took some detours to talk about Drag Race as well as Love is Blind Season 3 After 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!

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.

After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pair are taking a guided tour of the Netflix Defenders-verse, featuring reviews of select seasons of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage, along with this universe’s crossover event The Defenders.

This month, Alex and Bill are continuing the multiversal phase of their podcast by checking in on 2015’s Jessica Jones S1. They praise Krysten Ritter’s star-making turn as the titular Jessica Jones and the insidiously evil performance by everyone’s favorite Doctor, David Tennant. They also debate the merits of the Will Simpson character and just who’s to blame for him sucking so hard, whether we needed to learn that much about Jeri Hogarth’s divorce, and which of Jessica’s days was the very worst day of them all.

They are also joined by special guest Tori Preston, Managing Editor of Pajiba.com and host of their TV Podcast Podjiba, to help understand the cultural context around the series when it first debuted, how well its emotional and sexual abuse storylines hold up post #MeToo, and what went wrong with those last two seasons of the series.

Alex and Bill also unveil their new monthly segment Miss Minutes Marvel Memo, where they try to cram in a month’s of MCU headlines in five minutes!

Don’t forget to come back next month when we’ll be reviewing Daredevil S2

Jessica Jones S1 and Daredevil S2 are available to stream on Disney+.