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  • Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S25E2

    Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's many spinoffs.


    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 25th Season!

    This week, Matt has a one on one date with both Bri and Sarah, and things get physical on his group date. Victoria tries to start drama during the cocktail party, but the real drama starts when something happens to one of the girls during the Rose Ceremony. Michelle & DJ break it all down during this episode of Roses & Rejections.

    Check back next Friday for their coverage of the next episode of Season 25!

    1 hr 22 min
  • TV Break: January 2021 - Mr. Mayor; Marvel Legends; Doctor Who; and Quibi Moves to Roku

    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+'s Marvel Legends; BBC America's The Watch & Doctor Who; and Season 1 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars

    News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the surprising news that Roku has purchased the rights to 75 Quibi originals to air on their ad-supported streaming platform, The Roku Channel, later this year, check out Roku's statement for more.

    Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Bill & Josh decide Netflix won the month with their splashy debut of the Shonda Rhimes period soap Bridgerton and their big announcement of all the movies that are headed to their service this year. Meanwhile, Alex went a different direction, handing the prize to HBO Max for the way they owned the holiday season with the most talked about film (Wonder Woman 1984) and TV series (The Flight Attendant).

    Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, and Josh watched Mr. Mayor, the latest from 30 Rock's Tina Fey & Robert Carlock so you don't have to. They found the cast to be tremendously talented, though better served in past projects (check out Vella Lovell in this excellent musical number from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend to see what we mean), the writing to be pretty stale, and the premise to be tone deaf at best. 

    1 hr 19 min
  • Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Power Book II - Ghost S1 Finale

    Welcome to another installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. In this episode, we celebrate the return of Starz's Power Book II: Ghost! Lovey and the gang dive deep into the season one finale. Check back next week as the gang returns to the land of Married at First Sight, and don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.


    Power Book 2: Ghost S1E10  (Aired January 3, 2021)

    Tariq (Michael Rainy, Jr.) will do whatever it takes to clear his mother’s name. Saxe thought he would pin everything on Tariq, but he had no idea that he planned to flip Saxe’s questioning. He shocks the jury, the judge, and those in the courtroom when he reveals that he saw Saxe at Truth the night he killed his father.

    54 min
  • Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Power Book II - Ghost S1E8&9

    Welcome to another installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. In this episode, we celebrate the return of Starz's Power Book II: Ghost! Lovey and the gang will be checking in weekly on this series over the holiday season. Check back tomorrow for special coverage of last week's finale, and don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.


    Power Book 2: Ghost S1E8  (Aired December 13,2020)
    Its Parents’ Weekend on the Stansfield campus.Brayden (Gianni Paolo) wants Tariq (Michael Rainey, Jr.) to consider adding cocaine to the Course Connect menu since Homecoming is the perfect time to make a killing. Tariq initially takes a hard pass, but when 2-Bit (Michael J. Ferguson) shows up at the dorm with a gun looking for him to pay Ghost’s debt; Tariq links up with Effie (Alix Lapri) to make a bag of cash.

    Power Book 2: Ghost Ep 9 (Aired December 27, 2020)
    After Tariq (Michael Rainy, Jr.) gives Epiphany (Brandi Denice Boyd) a lifeline by giving her the money to disappear; he goes to the bar to meet Monet (Mary J Blige), and is up front about giving Epiphany the money he earned from selling Tejada drugs. She pulls a gun on him, and things are about to get very ugly. But then two cars pull up outside and start shooting up the bar with abandon. Tariq grabs Diana (LaToya Tonodeo) and gets cover,while Monet and Dru(Lovell Adams-Gray) scramble to avoid the gun show. Eventually, Drutriestoslipout the back and try to sneak up on the shooters, but he winds up taking a bulletin the shoulder.

    1 hr 39 min
  • Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S25E1

    Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's many spinoffs.


    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, The Bachelor's S25 Premiere!

    They go over some of the women's limo entrances that we found interesting. They also talk about the cocktail hour, first impression rose, the first rose ceremony of the season, and give their predictions about who they think will make it far this season. It looks like some interesting shenanigans will happen within the rest of this season, so they're very excited.

    Check back next Friday for their coverage of the first episode of the new season!

    1 hr 27 min
  • Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S25 Preview

    Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's many spinoffs.


    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, preview the women of Matt James' season of the Bachelor. They go through each women's bio and give their predictions for who will make it and who won't. They also take a look at the preview trailer. Check back on Friday for their coverage of the first episode of the new season!

    1 hr 19 min
  • Roses & Rejections: Bachelorette S16E13

    Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's many spinoffs. 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, breakdown last week's episode! Check back Monday for a preview of next season!

    The Bachelorette S16E13 (Airdate December 22, 2020)

    From IMDb.com, "When Tayshia introduces the remaining bachelors to her family, her father voices concerns that she might make a big mistake; on proposal day, Tayshia is overcome with emotion."

    49 min
  • Roses & Rejections: Bachelorette S16E12

    Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and it's many spinoffs. 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, breakdown last week's episode! Check back  next Friday as our coverage of this season continues!

    The Bachelorette S16E12 (Airdate December 21, 2020)

    Only 3 men remain as we entered the Fantasy Suites episode of this season. Ivan, Zach, and Brendan were left to hold down the fort. Ivan got the first date where him and Tayshia attempted to break a world record. Zac had the second date where he got to be a little artsy with Tayshia. Brendan had the last date with Tayshia and got to look at some beautiful jewelry with her. There are a few surprise visitors in this episode, and we're left with some questions. Can't wait to see what will happen in the finale!

    1 hr 8 min
  • The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 50th Anniversary

    Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for another TV anniversary. This time it’s Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town for its 50th anniversary.

    The classic Christmas special first aired on ABC on December 14, 1970 and has since became a television staple during the holiday season. It was directed and produced by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr., the duo behind a multitude of Christmas cartoons from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town was written Romeo Muller, who adapted the popular song of the same name. Muller wrote other essential Christmas specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman.

    Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town features Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle AKA Santa Claus, Keenan Wynn as the Winter Warlock, Robie Lester as Miss Jessica, Paul Frees as Burgermeister Meisterburger and Joan Gardner as Tanta Kringle. It is narrated by Fred Astaire as Special Delivery “S.D.” Kluger.

    Josh and Aaron break down the special’s elements, including the “Animagic” stop-motion animation, the characters, and the music. They also discuss the show’s legacy and rate it among other Christmas specials.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Good Bye to All That: The Year 2020 in TV

    On this episode, TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by returning guest Justin of Justin Watches Movies.

    Today we are saying good bye not to a series but to the year 2020! We will be breaking down the year that was by discussing our very favorite new and returning series and some of the years biggest TV surprises. Below are our personal choices for all the categories we speak about on the episode. 


    Best New Show

    Alex’s Choice: Everything’s Gunna Be Okay (Freeform/Hulu)

    Runner Up: Never Have I Ever (Netflix)

    Justin’s Choice: Kipo & The Age of The Wonder Beasts (Netflix)

    Best Returning Show

    Alex’s Choice: My Brilliant Friend (HBO/HBOMAX)

    Runner Up: Better Call Saul (AMC/Netflix)

    Justin’s Choice: Animaniacs (Hulu)

    Best Limited Series

    Alex’s Choice: I May Destroy You (HBO/HBOMAX)

    Runner Up: Normal People (Hulu)

    Justin’s Choice: The Great (Hulu)

    Biggest Surprise

    Alex’s Choice: Saved By the Bell (Peacock)

    Runner Up: Harley Quinn (DCUniverse/HBOMAX)

    Justin’s Choice: Teenaged Bounty Hunters (Netflix)

    1 hr 6 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!