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Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back to talk about The Joy of Painting for its 40th anniversary.

The Joy of Painting debuted on January 11, 1983 on PBS, where it ran for 31 seasons and 403 episodes. The series ended on May 17, 1994. It has since continued through reruns and streaming.

On the show, host Bob Ross guides the viewer through a painting, while also encouraging experimentation. Some episodes feature a guest, such his son Steve, or even animals like squirrels and birds.

Josh and Aaron look at the show’s first episode and talk about Bob Ross’ appeal. They also discuss Bob Ross’ legacy and the show’s similarities to today’s media.

For something completely different, you can listen to last month’s TV podcast on Breaking Bad.

The Joy of Painting is available on YouTube

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 all the drama concerning Christina Mandrell along with all of the surprising eliminations. They give their favorite conspiracy theories and predictions for where this very unremarkable season will go.

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!

Last week, newly minted DC Studio’s co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran made quite a splash when they announced 10 new DC comic book adaptations as part of their launch of the DCU, a new interconnected DC comics inspired continuity which will span film, live action television series, animated television series, and video games. Gunn and co. had few details in terms of stars, directors, or release dates, but they were able to give fans and skeptical WBD investors alike some insight into their “writer-centric” approach to cultivating a brand new cinematic universe, along with a promise to keep some extremely popular film and television franchises (like Joker, The Batman, and Teen Titans Go) alive under the newly created Elseworlds label.

While this news will undoubtedly find its way to many of your favorite Pop Break podcasts over the months and years to come, we wanted to assemble our own Justice League of podcasting superheroes for a special bonus episode of Pop Break Today where you will be able to hear our instant reaction on this newly announced slate.

First up is an interview between Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Batman By The Numbers Podcast host Dan Cohen discussing some of the major themes and points of interest coming out of last Tuesday’s announcement. They try to answer the question, can you ever have too much Batman, along with a broader discussion on the stakes around this latest attempt to reboot Superman, where Jason Mamoa fits into all of this, and how we should think about DC’s 2023 slate in light of this news.

Then, Alex convenes a panel featuring The Anniversary Brothers’ Aaron Sarnecky, Good Bye to All That’s Michael T Ford III, and Not Couple Goals’ Tyler McCarthy & Allie Nelson, during which they rate their excitement level for every single one of the ten projects announced as part of the Gods & Monsters chapter that kicks off DCU. These titles include HBOMAX original series Creature Commanders, Waller, Lanterns, Paradise Lost, and Booster Gold, and DC Studios feature films Superman: Legacy, The Authority, The Brave & The Bold, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and Swamp Thing.

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, The Roku Channel’s Great American Baking Show Celebrity Holiday Special, ABC’s Abbott Elementary, and AppleTV+’s Shrinking.

News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the impact of the recent scandals around adult animation creator and voice actor Justin Roiland on the legacies and long term viability of the series he helped create and star in, including Rick & Morty and Solar Opposites.

Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. This month, Bill & Josh agree that Netflix kicked off 2023 on top, thanks to a strong Q4 ad tier launch, an exciting 2023 movie sizzle reel, All Quiet on the Western Front’s status as second most nominated film at the Oscars, and the news that Netflix original series dominated the Top 15 Most Streamed Shows list. Meanwhile, Alex gives it up for Apple TV+ after a month that saw them debut the Harrison Ford starring sitcom Shrinking (from the creators of Ted Lasso), make a big splash at the Sundance Film Festival (where they beat Amazon in a bidding war for film Flora And Son and debuted Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie), helped Bryan Tyree Henry earn a surprise Best Supporting Actor nomination for his work in the film Causeway, and debuted that amazing Timothee Chalamet ad.

New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, and Josh review Poker Face, Peacock’s case of the week murder mystery written and directed by Knives Out & The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson and starring Natasha Lyonne as a former poker player who can always tell when someone is lying, Benjamin Brett as the casino fixer trying to hunt her down, and a slew of special guest stars every 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 cover episode 2 of Zach's season of the Bachelor. They cover both group dates that definitely happened. They also speak on Christina Mandrell's one-on-one along with the revelation of her child. Finally, they give their picks for who looks strong and not so strong 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!

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, the dynamic duo break down the trailer of Disney Plus’s The Mandalorian S3 & Prime Videos Hunters S2, react to this month’s Rick & Morty news, and take a look back at the latest episodes of The Last of Us and the complete series of The Witcher: Blood Origins.

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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.

This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Talk Film Society’s Manish Mathur, host of It Pod to Be You to discuss the first half of the second and final season of Netflix’s Firefly Lane, based on the novel by Kristin Hannah.

Together, they heap praise on this series’ talented leading ladies, Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke, stick up for Lisa Karen, empathize with Cloud, finally find something to like about Mara, defend Tully in every decade, and wonder if the show stacked the deck against Kate this season or if we were supposed to find her as frustrating as we did.

You can follow host Alex Marcus on Twitter and Letterboxd and check out his film podcast Cinema Joes.

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 the premiere of Zach's season of the Bachelor. They go over night 1, the highs, lows, and in-betweens. They go over their predictions for who they think will go far and who the potential villains are. As well as a return to the fashion corner!

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 kicking off the multiversal phase of their podcast by checking in on 2015’s Daredevil S1. They discuss the catholic guilt, fight choreography, and excellent acting that helped make the series a groundbreaking step forward in TV superheroes back when it debuted. They are also joined by special guest Rhiannon of Marvel News Desk and #SaveDaredevil to help understand the enduring legacy of the series and get a backstage look at how #SaveDaredevil helped revive the series just in time for Phase 5 of the MCU.

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 Jessica Jones S1

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

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 another trip to paradise as they review the latest installment of The Bachelor franchise’s fan favorite spin-off, Bachelor in Paradise.

Michelle and DJ have a packed episode this week. They cover The Circle Season 5 finale, The Pressure Cooker, Ru Paul's Drag Race, and....Emily in Paris? They bring everyone up to date for the latest on all of these shows. They also give a (brief) preview of the upcoming Bachelor season along with Netflix's new show Perfect Match.

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!