The Pop Break

The Pop Break

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  • Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Insecure S4E9

    Listen Issa did her part by trying to mend the fences between she and Molly!  Whereas Molly's selfish ass ... What's your take on it?

    Follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

    1 hr 14 min
  • Good Bye to All That: Batwoman S1

    Welcome to the third episode of Good Bye to All That – Pop Break’s television podcast series that focuses on season (and sometimes series) finales of shows you absolutely need to be watching.

    Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Pop Break Television Columnist Alan Sarapa (writer of Alan’s Soap Box). Together this dynamic duo (sorry, had to) do a deep dive into the highs and lows of the debut season of the CW’s Batwoman.

    Batwoman, which premiered on October 6, 2019, was developed by acclaimed television writer and producer Caroline Dries (Melrose Place, Smallville). The first season, which episode run was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “follows Kate Kane overcoming her demons and past to become Gotham City’s new symbol of hope as the vigilante Batwoman.”

    The series starred Rose as Kane/Batwoman, Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, Camrus Johnson, Elizabeth Anweis, Dougray Scott, and the voice of MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow.

    They break down:

    • How the show evolved over its first season
    • Whether or not it was helped by the Crisis on Infinite Earths miniseries event
    • Ruby Rose’s growing pains as the show’s lead
    • The Jacob Kane problem
    • The Kate/Sophie/Julia love triangle
    • Rachel Skarsten’s breakout turn as Alice
    • The introduction of Bruce Wayne
    • Our thoughts on Ruby quitting the show
      • 1 hr 27 min
    • Live, Laugh, & Lovey: Insecure S4E7

      What's to do on a BAEcation? Sex of course! Mixed with a little racism and overreacting ... It's a fun time for all! Check out this week's discussion as we try to figure out what the hell is wrong with Molly!

      Follow Lovey on Twitter @iamloveytoo and check out the show on YouTube.

      1 hr 12 min
    • The Anniversary Brothers: The LOST Finale’s 10th Anniversary

      Believe it or not, it’s been 10 years since LOST ended. To celebrate, brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are going back to the Island and reexamining the series finale.

      LOST ran for six seasons on ABC, from September 22, 2004 to May 23, 2010. The series centered on the survivors of a plane crash stranded on a mysterious island. It featured an ensemble cast that included Matthew Fox, Terry O’Quinn, Evangeline Lilly, Josh Holloway, Jorge Garcia, Michael Emerson, Henry Ian Cusick, and many, many more. LOST took the world by storm during its first season, winning the Emmy for Best Drama, unheard of for a sci-fi show at the time. But while the show as a whole was beloved, the response to the series finale was much more mixed.

      “The End” is still one of the most divisive series finales of all time. Aaron and Josh go over their history with the series, what their reactions to “The End” initially were, and how rewatching it has informed their opinions of it. The two also discuss the lesser known epilogue found on DVD and Blu-ray, as well as the legacy of the show as a whole.

      1 hr 38 min
    • TV Break: May 2020 - The Eddy, HBO MAX & COVID-19 Related Storylines on TV

      Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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 we liked from the last month including: Dark Side of the Ring, Clone Wars, and Hulu’s Normal People.

      The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the possibility of COVID-19 related storylines in modern television.

      Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh picks 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.

      Featured Review – Alex, Bill, and Josh review the new from Damien Chazelle (La La Land) on Netflix new, The Eddy. The series stars Andre Holland, Amandla Sternberg, and Joanna Kulig about a struggling jazz musician in Paris, France.

      1 hr 37 min
    • Good Bye to All That: Normal People

      Welcome to the second episode of Good Bye to All That – Pop Break’s television podcast series that focuses on season (and sometimes series) finales of shows you absolutely need to be watching.

      Pop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by former Television Editor and current senior writer/podcast Matt Taylor – who you’ve heard on And The Winner Still is Like, and The Way Too Early Oscar Prediction Podcast.

      This episode they talk about Hulu’s smash sensation, Normal People. Normal People is an Irish series based on the novel (of the same name) by author Sally Rooney — her second novel. The series examines the relationship of Marianne Sheriden (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell Waldron (Paul Mescal) from the final days of “secondary school” (high school) and their years as students at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. The series was adapted by Rooney, and Alice Birch (Lady Macbeth), and Mark O’Rowe (Intermission, Perrier’s Bounty). The series was directed by Lenny Abrahamson (Room) and Hettie Macdonald (Doctor Who – ‘Blink‘).

      1 hr 11 min

    About The Pop Break

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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!