The Pop Break

Welcome to another installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. In this episode, we close out the week by saying so long to all our lovebird Down Under with the season finale of MAFS Australia! Look for our continued coverage of MAFS New Orleans next week. Don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

MAFS Australia Season 7 Ep.36 (Aired October 8, 2020) 

So here we are, THE END! 36 episodes later, and it’s confirmed that Michael is upset with Stacey over her alleged cheat with Mikey. Despite not finding love with each other, Connie and Johnny admit how close they are as friends. Steve still can’t seem to admit his fault in the demise of his marriage. Whereas Mishel says she'd happily open-mouth kiss any of the participants if that means she’ll get some action. We’re oh so happy that this experiment is over!

Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and special guest Justin Mancini of Cinema Joes 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 Justin talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's We Are Who We Are & The Leftovers; Pop’s Schitt’s Creek; DisneyPlus’s Animal Kingdom; & Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor.

News Break – Alex, Bill, and Justin discuss the sad news that seven previously renewed series, including Netflix’s GLOW, have been cancelled due in part to COVID-19. For more, check out this round up from EW.

Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Justin pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. and whether it was Disney Plus, Netflix, Amazon, or another streaming platform that came out on top. Justin used Netflix’s upcoming movie slate to argue they had the best month, while Bill focused on Amazon’s slew of original series and high profile films, from Blumhouse horror productions to Coming 2 America, to make his claim. However, the guys both came around to Alex’s pick of Disney+ after the streamers big announcement regarding the future of Disney theatrical releases.

New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, and Justin travel back to the sixties for a dull and unremarkable look at the space race with DisneyPlus’s The Right Stuff.

Welcome with another installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. In this episode, we check in on our MAFS couples in the Big Easy. Look for our coverage of MAFS Australia this Friday. Don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

MAFS New Orleans Season 11 Ep.13 (Aired October 7, 2020)

They say you never know a person until you’re stuck quarantining together. The coronavirus has officially affected production for the series, and if COVID-19 had not been a factor, the couples would have been in process of making their final decisions to stay married or to get a divorce. However, with no one moving about the country, everyone has been locked in the respective homes for over 40-days, and it’s not looking good for a few of our season’s favorites. Brett and Olivia have gracefully bowed out of the experiment. Dr. Pepper told Karen she needs to get her act together if she wants to stay married to Miles. And Henry is totally aware of Christina’s mountain of lies.

Welcome with another installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. In this episode, we close out the week with coverage of not one but TWO reality staples, as we check in on our MAFS couples in the Big Easy and Down Under. Don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

MAFS Australia Season 7 Ep.35 (Aired September 30, 2020) 

We're almost at the finish line! One more week until we see the results of episode 35 trainwreck of a reunion. Natasha comes in with guns a-blazing as she's ready to uncover the salacious one-night hook-up between Mikey and Stacey. Cathy's heart still skips a beat whenever she sees Josh, and Seb and Lizzie are still going strong. But the biggest question of the season is ... Will Stacey and Michael stay together? 

MAFS New Orleans Season 11 Ep.12 (Aired October 1, 2020) 

Happy one-month anniversary goes out to the couples! With just four more weeks until Decision Day, the couples will have to consider and reflect on where they're at before continuing on into the next phase of marriage ... WITHOUT CAMERAS! Will all five coupleslast or will the coronavirus put strains on their young relationships?

This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by ...And The Winner Still Is co-host Matt Taylor to discuss the second season of Hulu's PEN15. Together, they dive deep into all the comedy and trama of middle school life, both on the show and in their own lives, as they consider the excellent comedy from creators Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, and Sam Svibleman.

-The series growth between S1 and S2

-The role divorce plays in the series

-The girls' dalliance with witchcraft

-Gabe's queer journey of self discovery 

-Why Maura is history's greatest monster

-The social politics of who gets to be cool in Middle School

-Maya's love life

-And that PLAY

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

Welcome back to another exciting installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. The crew dives into the fifth episode of the new Starz original series Power Book II: Ghost.

Don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

Welcome with another installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. In this episode, we close out the week with coverage of not one but TWO reality staples, as we check in on our MAFS couples in the Big Easy and Down Under. Don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

MAFS Australia Season 7 Ep.34 (Aired September 24, 2020)

It’s the final vows...THE END IS HERE!!! The last of the two couples have made their commitments and are moving on to greater things. It's been a long and tedious 5 1/2 months, but Mishel FINALLY got her last word, and dropped the mic! Leaving Steve perplexed and confused! Why Steve? You knew this was coming.

MAFS New Orleans Season 11 Ep.11 (Aired September 23, 2020)

Dr. Viviana makes an appearance on the show to discuss the couples' sex life... or lack thereof!!! Karen is happy with sex being off the table (SHOCKER). Brett and Olivia are about as sick of one another as we are of them. Henry admits that he struggles with confidence, yet Christina still needs a take-charge kind of guy in the bedroom. Bennett and Amelia are so connected as one. And Amani and Woody are still our star couple!

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back to talk about another anniversary. This time it’s the finale of a real classic, Batman: The Animated Series, which just celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Batman: The Animated Series was created by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Mitch Brian, and Eric Radomski. It aired on Fox Kids from September 5, 1992 to September 15, 1995. During its 85-episode run, the series garnered critical acclaim for its aesthetics, storytelling, and maturity. The show features the voices of Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Loren Lester as Dick Grayson/Robin, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Alfred Pennyworth, Bob Hastings as Commissioner Gordon, and Robert Costanzo as Detective Bullock. Other notable voices include Mark Hamill (yes, that Mark Hamill) as the Joker, Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn (who was created for the show), Adrienne Barbeau as Selena Kyle/Catwoman, and Melissa Gilbert as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl.

In this podcast, Josh and Aaron discuss their past with Batman: The Animated Series, the finale itself (which features Star Trek: Voyager and Orange is the New Black's Kate Mulgrew as the villain Red Claw), and the series’ rebranding as The Adventures of Batman & Robin late in its run. They also discuss the show’s status as one of the greatest cartoons of all time and its relationship to The New Batman Adventures and other DC animated shows.

Welcome back to another exciting installment of Pop Break TV's Live, Laugh, & Lovey. The crew dives into the fourth episode of the new Starz original series Power Book II: Ghost.

Don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

Welcome to our final installment of Pop Break TV's A Week of Love, where we have been spending the whole week with our friends at Live, Laugh, & Lovey. In this episode, we close out the week with coverage of not one but TWO reality staples, as we check in on our MAFS couples in the Big Easy and Down Under for the second time in one week! Don't forget to follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

MAFS Australia Season 7 Ep.33 (Aired September 17, 2020) 

It’s the day of the final vows, and three of the five remaining couples decide whether they will stay together outside of the experiment. Michael tells Stacey she's his soulmate and he wants to continue their relationship outside of the experiment. KC says she wants to continue married life with Drew but that she will still be living a life of luxury. Lastly, Connie and Jonny walk out hand-in-hand with Connie feeling as though she did her best. 

MAFS New Orleans Season 11 Ep.10 (Aired September 16, 2020) 

The couples are working through what they consider to be their "Dealbreakers". Karen doesn't tolerate Miles making her feel unsafe in her own home. Henry isn't for Christina's impatience. Amani will divorce Woody is he spanks their kids. Olivia is fed up with Brett's sarcasm. And Bennett is adamant about Amelia performing her duties from the wheel chore!