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The Pop Break
Hosted by Alex Marcus · EN
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!
This includes weekly pods like Roses & Rejections on Wednesdays, providing coverage of the best of reality dating, as well as new episodes of monthly podcasts like The Anniversary Bros, TV Break, Not Couple Goals, Blerd Watchers, Anime x Pop, Batman By The Numbers, & Bill vs. The MCU every Monday and Friday!
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Roses & Rejections: Don't Believe It! Jane Don't OUT at Drag Race!
Apr 300:59:58Tap to summarizeYour reality TV besties have arrived! Michelle Chapman and Mostly Nitpicking’s DJ Chapman are dishing on all the drama, delusion, and occasionally genuine emotion from your favorite dating and competition shows. Love is Blind? Covered. RuPaul's Drag Race? Absolutely. The entire Bachelor franchise and whatever Netflix dropped this week? Honey, they watched it so you don't have to — but honestly, you should watch it too.This week, Michelle and DJ are back to talk about the shocking elimination of Jane Don't from Ru Paul's Drag Race. They give their opinions on the potential controversial elimination and what it means for them regarding the rest of the season of the show.
Transcribe →The Pop Break Presents: Dream Streamers
Mar 3003:15:29Tap to summarizeThis year, The Pop Break is excited to bring you some very special programming during those extra long weeks when your favorite Pop Break podcasters are taking a rest. Pop Break staffer and host of the Media/Lit Podcast Randy Allain is your master of ceremonies as we take some creative journeys down the corridors of popular culture. To kick things off, we’ve invited four teams of Pop Break All Stars to deconstruct the streaming landscape and reconfigure the fallen pieces into four dream streaming services. Editor-In-Chief Bill Bodkin joins forces with his “Socially Distanced” cohost Amanda Rivas, Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy of “Not Couple Goals” bring their unique humor to the table, "Anniversary Brothers” Aaron and Josh Sarnecky turn their brotherly love toward victory, and Kris Ingersoll joins Randy, his multi-podcast partner-in-crime, on Team “Media/Lit.”It’s an IP-grabbing free-for-all as the panelists work to attract a broad and diverse audience while keeping their competitors at bay. They even find time to pitch some creative new IP crossovers.Please join us for a wild ride through the worlds of television and film.
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Batman By The Numbers: DRAFTING Batman: The Animated Series
Mar 2702:11:59Tap to summarizeThere’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.In our continuing yearlong theme for the Eras of Batman, we enter one of the most popular eras of them all…THE ANIMATED SERIESAs the animated series is so beloved, we couldn’t just do a run of the mill retrospective – we had to go big. We’re doing an Animated Series draft.Joining Kris and Daniel on this venture are all Draft alumni, including Editor-in-Chief of the Pop Break, Bill Bodkin. Rounding out the draft participants, we have both hosts of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast, Aaron and Josh Sarnecky, and making his return, a draft regular on the Batman by the Numbers Podcast, the co-host of Media/Lit with Kris, Randy Allain!All the details and categories are explained in the podcast, but simply put, we’re drafting episodes.If the animated series is your favorite corner of Batman lore, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
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Anime x Pop: Reviews of Rooster Fighter, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, The Holy Grail of Eris, & Jack of All Trades
Mar 2301:27:15Tap to summarizeThere’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!Join us as we are entering our unhinged anime era for the first time in 2026. Josh and Amanda call upon The Elder Emo and The Flamingo King Branden Vice to join them in the chaos. Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they’ve been watching recently, including Josh’s recommendations of Hell’s Paradise - Season 2, Jujutsu Kaisen - Season 3 and Frieren - Season 2; Amanda’s recommendation of The Holy Grail of Eris; and Branden’s recommendation of Jack of All Trades. All recommendations are found on Crunchyroll. In Anime News, they share their thoughts on the announcement of a live-action adaptation of Samurai Champloo being in the works and Viz Media’s announcement that the Chainsaw Man manga is potentially ending.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the premiere episode of Rooster Fighter on Adult Swim. They discuss what worked, Rooster Fighter’s panels at NYCC and C2E2, Keiji as a protagonist, and more. Join us next month as we dive into the Elbaph arc of One Piece.
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Bill vs. The MCU: Podding the Spider-Verse Part 3 - Into the Spider-Verse, Across the Spider-Verse, and Brand New Day Trailer Reaction!
Mar 2102:53:13Tap to summarizeHello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered the first four seasons of Agents of SHIELD, the entire Netflix Defenders Saga, Fox’s X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Daredevil films, the Blade trilogy, a few Punisher films, Ang Lee’s Hulk, and, most recently, Marvel’s Modern Animation line up of shows.This month, Alex & Bill deep dive on two of the greatest comic book movies ever committed to film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. But before that, they give their instant reaction to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer that finally dropped this week!Come back next month for part four of Podding the Spider-Verse with reviews of Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), both available to stream on Disney Plus and Venom: The Last Dance (2024), now streaming on Netflix!
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Roses & Rejections: New Bachelorette CANCELLED!?!?
Mar 2000:48:49Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Chapman, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back from hiatus…sort of!Queue the sirens, Michelle and DJ are here for an emergency pod to discuss the CANCELLATION of the upcoming season of The Bachelorette. They discuss the disturbing video featuring Taylor Frankie Paul’s 2023 altercation with ex-boyfriend Dakota. They wrap up with what this means for the future of the franchise and if ABC can recover from this scandal.If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
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Roses & Rejections: Love is Blind Season 10 Reunion with Nando v Movies
Mar 1801:37:13Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Chapman, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back from hiatus…sort of!This week DJ returns for one final time with Nando of NandoVMovies to discuss the Love is Blind S10 Reunion. They give their thoughts on the best moments and some of the more underwhelming moments. DJ briefly speaks to Netflix's new show Age of Attraction and whether or not it's worth a watch.If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
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Podelay: Mutations, 1998
Mar 1601:14:21Tap to summarizeThis is Podelay, a podcast dedicated to alternative rock pioneer Beck Hansen! After completing their Pod of Doom series, Randy Allain (Media/Lit) and Justin Mancini (TheCineMaverick.com) are back to take on a whole new genre. Our resident music podcasters are joined by Kris Ingersoll of Batman by the Numbers and the Media/Lit podcast, and this time, Randy steps into the host chair so that Justin can discover something new.In the fifth episode, Justin and Randy discuss Beck’s follow-up to his commercial and critical hit Odelay. Cosmic mellotrons, blue-sky USA theme music, and some wicked harmonica receive mention here from an album that showed Mr. Hansen going back to his roots while retaining his idiosyncrasies. And while the hosts may be missing Kris on this episode, they have plenty of fun imagining his picks for this record (don’t worry folks, he’ll be back!)In every episode, each host will spotlight the following:· Where It’s At: a track they really like.· It’s A Loser, Baby: a track they don’t.· Sing It Again: a favorite lyric.· Such A Beautiful Way: a favorite musical moment.Join them as they travel to a destination a little up the road from the conversations and the pods you know. Please join us for the show that poses one simple question: I’m a podcast, baby, so why don’t you stream me?Host Picks: Where It’s At (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)Justin – Nobody’s Fault but My OwnRandy – Tropicalia It’s a Loser, Baby (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)Justin – O Maria (qualified)Randy – Static (qualified) Sing It Again (A Favorite Lyric)Justin – We Live AgainRandy – Lazy Flies Such a Beautiful Way (A Favorite Musical Moment)Justin – Diamond BollocksRandy – Canceled Check Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:Justin – OmRandy – Alice Cooper
Transcribe →The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: The Luck of the Irish 25th Anniversary
Mar 1301:07:18Tap to summarizeAaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate The Luck of the Irish for its 25th anniversary.The Luck of the Irish is a fantasy TV movie directed by Paul Hoen. It premiered on Disney Channel on March 9, 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM).In the movie, Kyle Johnson (Ryan Merriman) learns that he’s half leprechaun just as his family’s cherished heirloom, the source of the Clan O’Reilly’s luck, is stolen. Kyle must win back his lucky coin from the evil leprechaun Seamus McTiernan (Timothy Omundson) before he shrinks to the size of a matchbox.Aiding Kyle are his parents Kate and Bob (Marita Geraghty and Paul Kiernan), his friends Russell and Bonnie (Glenndon Chatman and Alexis Lopez), and his grandfather Reilly O’Reilly (Henry Gibson).Fondly remembered, The Luck of the Irish has traditionally played on Disney Channel on St. Patrick’s Day.Aaron and Josh discuss their history with The Luck of the Irish and other DCOMs before going into the movie’s plot, characters, themes, and effects. They also discuss the movie’s legacy, including a surprising connection to Ryan Coogler’s Sinners.For more Disney, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on Disney’s House of Mouse.The Luck of the Irish is streaming on Disney+
Transcribe →Blerd Watchers: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Deep Dive + Reviews of Cross, Shrinking, Bridgerton, and Shoresy!
Mar 901:37:49Tap to summarizeWelcome 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!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! In this episode, Marshall and Courtney catch up on some recently released trailers before getting into the Entertainment News and Rumours that matter to them, highlighting some release dates of shows they will cover in the future and others they are excited to get back into. From there, they briefly prepare for the new season of Invincible, discussing where we left off at the end of last season! In their Ongoing Series segment, the couple share thoughts on the current seasons of Cross on Amazon Prime as well as Shrinking on Apple TV. The final segment has our dynamic duo reviewing A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Bridgerton and Shoresy! Enjoy!
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