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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 on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!

The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.

This week, the MCU is hitting a fever pitch as worlds collide, new worlds are introduced, and Thanos finally makes his move. That’s right! We are talking 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok and 2018’s Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man & The Wasp! 

But wait! “That seems like too much to jam into just one podcast!” you might be exclaiming right now, and you would be correct! Today, please listen to the second half of our two part episode, focusing on Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp.

 
Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp are available to stream on Disney+.

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 on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!

The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.

This week, the MCU is hitting a fever pitch as worlds collide, new worlds are introduced, and Thanos finally makes his move. That’s right! We are talking 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok and 2018’s Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man & The Wasp! 

But wait! “That seems like too much to jam into just one podcast!” you might be exclaiming right now, and you would be correct! Today, please listen to the first half of our two part episode, focusing on just Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther. Tune in Saturday for the second part of our two part special where we dive into Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp.

Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther are available to stream on Disney+.

Aaron and Josh are here for their latest TV retrospective, this time on American Idol for its 20th anniversary.

American Idol is signing competition created by Simon Fuller, based on the British show Pop Idol. It debuted on FOX on June 11, 2002, where it ran for 15 seasons. After a hiatus, ABC revived the series, which just concluded its 20th season.

During the auditions, the show’s judges determine whether the contestants make the trip to Hollywood. Later, the television audience votes on their favorite performances, until one singer is crowned the winner. The original three judges were record producer/music manager Randy Jackson, singer/choreographer Paula Abdul, and music executive/manger Simon Cowell.

On FOX American Idol was the most watched show on television, consistently ranking number one. However, many critics condemned its commercialism and sadistic selection process.

Aaron and Josh talk about the first episode, the judges, notable contestants, and how real the “reality TV show” really is.

You can listen to Josh and Aaron’s previous podcast on Lilo & Stitch.

American Idol is streaming on Hulu.

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 react to that fresh Umbrella Academy Trailer goodness, before debuting their new segment Streaming Corner, where Marshall and Courtney will run through news and premieres related to all things streaming. After that, they give you what you’ve all been waiting for: their reactions to the first three episodes of The Boys and Obi-Wan Kenobi, along with Spy x Family. Finally, they close it out with an in depth review of the complete season of The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat!

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Follow Courtney on Twitter & Instagram and Marshall on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, Youtube, TikTok (Don’t Forget, Marshall HAS changed all his socials). 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 it's many spin-offs.

ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and cohost DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are taking a break from The Franchise while all things Bachelor is on hiatus. Until the roses are ready to be plucked and a new season launched, they will be shifting to an every other week schedule and take an offseason tour around some of their other favorite reality show series.

This week Michelle and DJ wrap up The Circle Season 4. They give their thoughts on how this season went compared to past seasons, who their favorites were, and what changes they would make for future seasons.

If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason, 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 Disney Plus’s Obi-Wan Kenobi; Netflix’s Stranger Things S4; and HBOMax’s Hacks.

News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss all the latest news coming out of Star Wars Celebration last weekend, including trailers for Andor and The Bad Batch S2, Ahsoka cast news, Mando’s release date, and new details on Tales of the Jedi & Skeleton Crew.

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, the Bill & Josh agree that Disney Plus won the month, thanks to all the recent Star Wars news, the record breaking Obi-Wan Kenobi debut, Ms. Marvel & She-Hulk trailers, the surprising success of Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers, and news of an XFL streaming deal. Meanwhile, Alex goes outside of the box by picking The Roku Channel, after its successful launch of the former Quibi original Swimming with Sharks, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’s trailer dropping starring Daniel Radcliffe, and the news they are close to acquiring Starz from Lionsgate.

New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, and Josh watched Prime Video’s new series Night Sky, staring Academy Award Winners Sissy Spacek and JK Simmons as Irene and Franklin York, a couple who, years ago, discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, seemingly deserted planet.

Welcome to another installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. Lovey and the crew are back to basics, covering the Boston-set 14th season of Lifetime reality series Married at First Sight. The regular season is now in full swing and Lovey will be here all season for weekly coverage. If you couldn’t watch the episode, check out Lovey’s description below, and stay tuned to this space to hear Lovey’s thoughts on the season as it progresses, and don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

The couples of Season 14 are back and reflecting on their experience with host Kevin Frazier, revealing their relationship statuses, filling viewers in on what happened between Decision Day and now, and much more.

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 on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!

The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.

This week we kicking off PHASE THREE with our first episode of FOUR film, including 2016’s Captain America: Civil War & Doctor Strange and 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 and Spider-Man: Homecoming. 

Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume II are available to stream on Disney+. Spider-Man: Homecoming is currently available for rental and purchase on VOD and to stream via Starz.

This month Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are talking about Kim Possible for its 20th anniversary. Joining the brothers is Allison Lips, Digital Trends Editor for The Pop Break.

Kim Possible premiered on Disney Channel on June 7, 2002. It ran for four seasons, with a total of 87 episodes, plus a crossover with Lilo & Stitch: The Series. The show ended on September 7, 2007.

The series follows Kim Possible (Christy Carlson Romano), a girl trying to balance her life as an average high school student and a world famous crimefighter. Assisting Kim is her sidekick Ron Stoppable (Will Friedle), tech wiz Wade (Tahj Mowry), and Ron’s naked mole rat Rufus (Nancy Cartwright). Kim’s main foes are Dr. Drakken (John DiMaggio) and his henchwoman Shego (Nicole Sullivan).

Kim Possible was enormously successful and earned multiple Emmy nominations, winning in 2005 for Sound Mixing. It received a live action Disney Channel Original Movie in 2019.

Aaron, Josh, and Allision look at the premiere, while also going into the characters, action, and comedy of the show. They discuss the series’ legacy as well.

For another Disney Channel show, you can listen to Josh and Aaron talk about Cory in the House. You can follow Allison on Twitter @AllisonMLips.

Kim Possible is streaming on Disney+

Welcome to another installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. Lovey and the crew are back to basics, covering the Boston-set 14th season of Lifetime reality series Married at First Sight. The regular season is now in full swing and Lovey will be here all season for weekly coverage. If you couldn’t watch the episode, check out Lovey’s description below, and stay tuned to this space to hear Lovey’s thoughts on the season as it progresses, and don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

After plenty of ups and downs, it was anyone’s guess as to which couples decided to stay together or get divorced following the eight-week experimental process. And while nerves ride high during the morning of the big day, the couples get all dolled up to meet with the experts, talk through their experiences, and choose whether or not to see their marriages through.