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The Pop Break

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  • Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S26E5

    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 back covering The Bachelor’s 26th Season!

    This week they cover the fallout from Shanae's outburst during last week's group date. They also give their predictions for what Shanae's fate is after her two on one and if she would even come back for the Women Tell All.

    44 min
  • Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Power Rangers Wild Force 20th Anniversary

    Red Ranger Aaron and Blue Ranger Josh are here to talk about the 20th anniversary of Power Rangers Wild Force.

    Wild Force is the tenth season of Power Rangers. It premiered on Fox Kids on February 9, 2002, lately moving to ABC Kids. The finale aired November 16 that same year.

    The season follows the adventures of six new Rangers. The team consists of Cole (Ricardo Medina, Jr.), Taylor (Alyson Kiperman), Max (Phillip Jeanmarie), Danny (Jack Guzman), Alyssa (Jessica Rey), and Merrick (Philip Andrew). Wild Force’s powers and Zords are animal based. Together they fight the evil Orgs.

    Josh and Aaron discuss the impact Wild Force had on their childhood before going into the premiere. They also look at the episode “Forever Red,” in which Cole the Red Ranger teams up with Red Rangers of seasons past.

    For more Power Rangers, you can listen to the Sarnecky brothers’ podcast on the Mighty Morphin movie.

    Power Rangers Wild Force is free with ads on YouTube.

    1 hr 21 min
  • Live, Laugh, & Lovey: MAFS S14E4

    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. With the weddings and predictions all out of the way, it’s time for a round up of the fourth episode of the season. 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.


    S14E4 Description

    The couples are still basking in the sun over in Puerto Rico as the honeymoons are on day 3. Mark is more focused on Lindsey’s drinking as a possible point of tension regarding her recent verbal scuffle with Katina and Olajuwon. Jasmina and Michael argue about how he's always waiting for the worst to happen. Katina joins Olajuwon at the gym and regrets the experience as he’s a little too intense and judgemental throughout the session. While Chris and Alyssa go paddleboarding together, she laughs about him falling off the board into the water. And Noi tells Steve she's falling in love with him…and Steve simply replies with a, "Thanks".

    1 hr 20 min
  • Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S26E4

    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 back covering The Bachelor’s 26th Season!

    This week they discussed the drama between Shanae and Elizabeth including the recent fallout on social media regarding Clayton. They also discuss what the impending 2-on-1 date will look like between Shanae and Genevieve, and our hosts make a very exciting announcement!

    57 min
  • TV Break: February 2022 - HBOMAX's Peacemaker & Station Eleven; AppleTV Plus's The Afterparty; And Paramount Plus's NFL Streaming Fail

    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 HBOMAX’s Peacemaker & Station Eleven; HBO’s Euphoria & The Gilded Age; Showtime’s Yellowjackets; and The NFL Playoffs.

    News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss Paramount Plus’s failure to maintain a steady stream during one of their high profile January NFL playoff games.

    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, Alex & Josh agree that HBOMAX won the month after nearly doubling their subscriber base, year over year, while having some of the most talked about shows on TV this month including Euphoria, Station Eleven, And Just Like That, Peacemaker, and The Gilded Age. However, Bill spread the love to Peacock for it’s unparalleled sports moment thanks to WWE’s The Royal Rumble, the NFL’s Super Bowl, and The IOC’s Winter Olympics all streaming on the service over the next few weeks.

    New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, and Josh watched Phil Lord & Chris Miller’s murder mystery/high school reunion comedy mashup The Afterparty, created by and starring Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao, Ben Schwarts, and Dave Franco. Check out the first episode on YouTube and the rest of the series on AppleTV Plus.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Live, Laugh, & Lovey: MAFS S14E3

    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. With the weddings and predictions all out of the way, it’s time for a round up of the third episode of the season. 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.


    S14E3 Description

    Alyssa just isn't that into Chris based on hearsay from his friends and family. Jasmina and Michael chat about their sleep schedules and she seems horrified to learn that he wakes up at four in the morning every day, leaving her to wonder if they’ll ever have time to spend together. Katina and Olajuwon discuss their desires of having kids and learn that they share similar views on traveling. Steve admits that he’s not currently working a full-time job, but from what she’s seen, Noi isn’t concerned about her new husband’s future. Mark wants to pull more of Lindsey's loving side out, noting that she may be a bit too outgoing.

    1 hr 20 min
  • Live, Laugh, & Lovey: MAFS S14 Prediction Special

    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.

    On TV, the audience has had the opportunity to attend some very memorable weddings as season fourteen gets started. Lovey and her team of MAFS experts have been studying the tapes and are ready to tell you who has what it takes to make it till death do they part and who will be headed for the hills before the latest season’s through. Take a listen to hear where they come down on all the newlyweds!


    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.

    1 hr 30 min
  • Bill vs. The MCU: Phase I Part 1 - Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, & Iron Man 2

    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!

    This week the duo are pulling a Coldplay and going back to the start with the three films that started it all, Iron Man (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), & Iron Man 2 (2010).

    1 hr 54 min
  • Good Bye to All That: Yellowjackets S1

    This month on Good Bye To All That, Michael T. Ford III is joined by Pop Break contributor and Screen Mavericks Podcast co-host Megan LaBruna to discuss the Showtime series Yellowjackets, which follows a team of high school soccer players whose plane crashes deep in the wilderness in 1996, where they are left to survive for nineteen months, while also telling the story of the survivors' lives 25 years later, in 2021.

    Show topics include:

    - The show's portrayal of the complexity and the depth of adolescent female relationships and dynamics.

    - The excellence of the main leads, both in the past and present, as portrayed by Melanie Lynskey and Sophie Nélisse, Tawny Cypress and Jasmin Savoy Brown, Juliette Lewis and Sophie Thatcher, and Christina Ricci and Sammi Hanratty.

    - Our love/ hate relationship with Misty.

    - Natalie and Travis' tragic romance.

    - Jackie and Shauna's friendship, and Shauna and Jeff's relationship, and the way each respective relationship evolved across the ten episodes.

    - The show's role as spiritual successor to Lost, as well as its obvious Lord of the Flies influences.

    - Unsung or underrated characters from the current season, and potentially going forward.

    - Some of our favorite theories, particularly involving Lottie and her cult.

    - Whether we'd like to see the show remain grounded in realism, or take a supernatural turn.

    You can follow host Michael T. Ford III on Twitter and check out his Racial Draft Podcast and various MCU review podcasts on the Racial Draft Podcast Network. Also, check out his written review of Marvel's Eternals over on Murphy's Multiverse!

    1 hr 23 min
  • Roses & Rejections: Joe Millionaire + Next Level Chef

    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 back covering The Bachelor’s 26th Season!

    With no new Bachelor this week Michelle & DJ cover Joe Millionaire and Next Level Chef. They break down both shows and give you their recommendations on what they think you should be watching this season! The answer may surprise you.

    53 min

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The Pop Break is a collection of podcasts executive produced by Pop Break Director Alex Marcus, featuring the very best conversations about television, film, music, anime, wrestling, and more!