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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, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's The Last of Us, Disney Plus's Andor, Max's Hacks, and Apple TV Plus's The Studio.Newsbreak – This month, they breakdown a busy month of news out of TV's Upfronts, with a special focus on the decline of scripted TV and the rising prominence of sports in this year's presentations.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Josh and Bill both went with Netflix thanks all the news they dropped out of this month's TUDUM event, along with the news they swapped out Cocomelon for Sesame Street.Meanwhile, Alex capes up for the newly rebranded HBO Max, thanks to the high quality and virality of their big series The Last of Us, Hacks, and The Rehearsal, the NBA playoffs, the Superman film library, and their recent decision to cull much of Discovery's library from their service.New Series Spotlight – This month we are shining the spotlight on Netflix's Sirens. This series stars The White Lotus' Meghann Fahy and House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock as estranged sisters unexpectedly reunited on the eve of Alcock's boss's big Labor Day Weekend Gala. Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Josh Segarra, Glenn Howerton, and Bill Camp also star. The series was created by Molly Smith Metzler, and is an adaptation of her 2011 play Elemeno Pea.

There'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.As this year marks the theatrical introduction of James Gunn's new DC shared Universe, we take a look back at another DC universe, that of the CW, and their five-part series that aired in 2019-2020; Crisis on Infinite Earths.  Spanning five shows, and an endless roll call of DC characters, we got a lot to cover!As this was the ultimate CW endeavor, we couldn't do this month's episode without Podcasting Director of the Pop Break, Alex Marcus, as the CW expert shares his knowledge and wisdom on what worked, didn't work, and everything in between.While old hat to Alex, this was Daniel's first viewing of the full event.  Did he like it??  Well, you'll have to listen to find out.The duo also discuss the cameos, who their MVPs of the series were, and does Daniel re-evaluate his take on Brandon Routh's Superman after this Crisis performance?  If you're a diehard CW fan who followed these series as closely as Alex did, this is a must listen episode!

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate Shanghai Noon for its 25th anniversary.Shanghai Noon is a martial arts western film directed by Tom Dey. It was written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. It opened in theaters on May 26, 2000.Set in 1881, the film follows Chon Wang (Jackie Chan), a Chinese Imperial Guard who travels to America to rescue Princess Pei Pei (Lucy Liu) from the traitorous Lo Fong (Roger Yuan). Chon begrudgingly teams up with outlaw Roy O'Bannon (Owen Wilson). Other characters include Chon's Sioux wife, Falling Leaves (Brandon Merrill), backstabbing outlaw Wallace (Walton Goggins), and the villainous Marshal Van Cleef (Xander Berkeley).Shanghai Noon is a highly regarded entry in Jackie Chan's Hollywood filmography. It grossed $99.3 million on a $55 million budget and spawned one sequel, Shanghai Knights. A third movie was in the works but never materialized.Aaron and Josh talk about the movie's plot, characters, humor, use of western tropes, and action.For more Jackie Chan, you can listen to Aaron and Josh's podcast on the finale of Jackie Chan Adventures.Shanghai Noon is available on Prime Video

This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers. In the ninth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, Randy, and special guest Kris of Media/Lit and Batman by the Numbers tackle the first Sabbath album with Ronnie James Dio. They extol the virtues of “hobbit rock,” ponder whom the victor would be in a fight between the Neon Knights and Johnny Blade, and even find a way to bring the Backstreet Boys into the discussion. And of course, they recommend other artists they've been enjoying for your listening pleasure. Host Picks: We Know That It Is Good (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)Chris – Heaven and HellJustin – Die YoungKris – Children of the SeaRandy – Lonely Is the Word Nobody Wants Him (A Song We Don't Like So Much)Chris – Walk AwayJustin – Lady EvilKris – Lady EvilRandy – Walk Away Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric)Chris – Children of the SeaJustin – Lonely Is the WordKris – Children of the SeaRandy – Die Young Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment)Chris – Lonely Is the WordJustin – Children of the SeaKris – Lonely Is the WordRandy – Wishing Well Other Artists We've Been Listening To:Chris – Steven WilsonJustin – Rhiannon GiddensKris – The Longest Johns/Greta Van FleetRandy – Soundtrack from Bluey

In the inaugural episode of the 'It's Tom-plicated: Tom Holland Film Podcast,' hosts ⁠Alex Marcus⁠ and ⁠Manish Mathur⁠ introduce their ambitious plan to cover every movie featuring Tom Holland. They explore his journey from 'Billy Elliot' understudy to Hollywood superstar, discuss his unique persona and career choices, and outline their approach for future episodes. With a special focus on his transition from Peter Parker to diversified roles, the podcast promises in-depth analysis, fun segments, and insights into Tom Holland's evolution as an actor. Future episodes will delve into his films, TV appearances, stage performances, and viral moments, beginning with his debut film 'The Impossible.' Don't forget to subscribe to It's Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts, so you don't miss future episodes of the show!The Rundown: (00:30) Welcome to the Tom Holland Film Podcast(00:59) Why We Love Tom Holland(02:13) Tom Holland's Unique Public Persona(04:43) Tom Holland's Career Journey(06:59) Exploring Tom Holland's Filmography(11:39) Segments and Special Features(15:24) Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

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 all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse.Now they are diving into their Marvel Zombies Era, where they run down some of Marvel Entertainment's most notable and notorious films featuring characters the MCU would later reclaim! This month, it's all about Blade as they discuss 1998's Blade, 2002's Blade II and 2004's Blade: Trinity. Alex & Bill tackles the high highs and low lows of Marvel's most fearsome daywalker, including why Wesley Snipes still owns the mantle nearly 30 years after his debut, how the franchise balances 90s cheese with Snipes' effortlessly cool take on the character, and why Alex thinks Trinity is one of the worst films they've ever covered on the show.They also discuss whether Mahershalia Ali's Blade will ever happen and what they'd like to see from the project if it ever sees the light of day. Plus, they give their first thoughts on Thunderbolts* and that New Avengers reveal!Come back next month for their installment of their Marvel's Zombie Era, featuring reviews of 2005's Fantastic Four, 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and 2015's Fantastic Four (all available on Disney+)!

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.In this episode, Allie and Tyler tackle the 2025 thriller “Companion” starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid. Join them as they finally tackle the question “what is love?” They also get in the weeds on the appeal of Quaid and how horrible both Alex and AI are for society. Will the audience appreciate Tyler's heel turn? Listen and find out! Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade and Business Insider!

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 break out of prison for the 10th time out of boredom and try to figure out the mystery of spontaneous human combustion this month with everyone's favorite wild card, The Elder Emo Branden Vice, and the debuting Tommy of Countdown City Geeks!Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Amanda's pick of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Branden's pick of Demon Lord 2099, and Tommy's picks of tried and true favorites Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Solo Leveling. Josh surprised all panelists by praising the One Piece manga and becoming a full-fledged Straw Hat. All anime discussed are found on Crunchyroll. Cowboy Bebop is also available on Netflix and, along with Samurai Champloo, is also available on Hulu.In Anime News, they discuss the trailer for Star Wars Visions: Season 3 and what they are most excited to see in October. In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the third season of Fire Force and Lazarus to include their thoughts on the main plot lines, Shinra and Axel as protagonists, and theories on where the remainder of each season would go.   Stay tuned next month as we review breakout hits Witch Watch and To Be Hero X. 

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 of Blerd Watchers, the hosts celebrate May the Fourth by discussing their favorite Star Wars movies, characters, and shows. They dive into the highly anticipated release of 'KPop Demon Hunters' from Sony Pictures Animation, sharing their thoughts on its animation and storyline. The hosts also provide Snap Trailer reactions for 'Murderbot' on Apple TV and 'Love, Death, and Robots' Volume 4 on Netflix. They take a notable detour to review the movie 'Sinners' by Ryan Coogler, praising its cultural significance and stellar performances. Finally, they delve into the emotional and complex first three episodes of 'The Last of Us' Season 2, discussing key scenes, character dynamics, and future expectations.(00:00) Star Wars Fandom and May the Fourth Celebration(01:35) K-Pop Demon Hunters: First Impressions(04:55) Trailer Reactions: Murderbot(07:49) Love, Death & Robots Volume 4(10:33) Sinners: A Cultural Phenomenon(35:33) The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere(35:49) Episode 1: Future Days Recap(42:55) Episode 2: Through the Valley Recap(59:01) Episode 3: The Path Recap(01:10:03) Upcoming Episodes and Final ThoughtsFollow Courtney on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Marshall on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ now available!Make sure to check out their other podcast,⁠⁠⁠ Blerd Life with My Wife⁠⁠⁠ on your favorite podcasting app and on⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Blerd Life with My Wife Archives!⁠⁠⁠And head on over to their⁠⁠⁠ Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ for extra content.

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, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's The Last of Us, Disney Plus's Daredevil: Born Again and Andor, and Netflix's Everybody's Live with John Mulaney.Newsbreak – This month, they discuss a recent report claiming that Andor is worth $300M in revenue to Disney Plus. They dive into that and all the other analytics in the report regarding Star Wars on Disney Plus.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Josh and Alex both went with Disney Plus on thanks to their ability to dominate the nerd space with Andor, Daredevil: Born Again, and Doctor Who and the prestige TV space with Dying for Sex and The Handmaid's Tale.Meanwhile, Bill capes up for Max yet again, thanks to their continued success with hits White Lotus and The Pitt, their big new series The Last of Us and The Rehearsal, the NBA and NHL playoffs, and, once again, AEW.New Series Spotlight – This month they shine their spotlight on Netflix's The Four Seasons. This series stars Tina Fey, Will Forte, Coleman Domingo, Marco Calvani, Kerri Kenney, and Steve Carrell as three pairs of vacationing married couples across four vacations. The series comes from frequent Fey collaborator Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher and is an adaptation of the 1970s Alan Alda film of the same name.

This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers. In the eighth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy talk about the band's last album with Ozzy (for a while, anyway). They diss Kiss the way Kiss dissed Sabbath, recall PTSD flashbacks of Lucasfilm's Strange Magic, and indulge Randy as he names the artists he'd love to see do a cover version of this Sabbath album. And of course, they recommend other artists they've been enjoying for your listening pleasure. Host Picks: We Know That It Is Good (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)Chris – Junior's EyesJustin – Air DanceRandy – Swinging the Chain Nobody Wants Him (A Song We Don't Like So Much)Chris – Never Say Die (a tad overrated)Justin – A Hard Road (a bit long)Randy – Johnny Blade Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric)Chris – Over to YouJustin – Never Say DieRandy – Over to You Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment)Chris – Air DanceJustin – Junior's EyesRandy – A Hard Road Other Artists We've Been Listening To:Chris – FleshwaterJustin – U2Randy – Strange Magic Soundtrack Randy's Cover Album WishlistNever Say Die – Talking HeadsJohnny Blade – Johnny CashJunior's Eyes – Pearl JamA Hard Road – Rilo KileyShock Wave – Disney Villain SongAir Dance – The PoliceOver to You – Taylor SwiftBreakout – Saturday Night Live BandSwinging the Chain – Rage Against the Machine

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are taking a tour of reality television while The Bachelor is on hiatus!This week Michelle and DJ cover the Season Finale of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 17. They cover all of the performances, and all of their favorite looks across the season. They wrap up by giving their thoughts on the season overall and it compares to recent seasons.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!

Hello 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 all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse.Now they are diving into their Marvel Zombies Era, where they run down some of Marvel Entertainment's most notable and notorious films featuring characters the MCU would later reclaim! This month, it's Frank Castle's time to shine as they discuss 2004's The Punisher and 2008's Punisher: War Zone. How do these iterations of the iconic avenging angel compare to the Jon Bernthal version we've seen on Netflix? Is the 2004 version as terrible as you remember? Will you learn more than you bargained for about Bill's college love life? All this and more will be revealed, but, before that, the guys dive into the recent news that Bernthal will be returning as both star and co-writer of a Disney Plus Punisher special, planned to air alongside Daredevil: Born Again S2, next year.Come back next month for their installment of their Marvel's Zombie Era, featuring reviews of 1998's Blade (available on VOD), 2002's Blade II (available on VOD), and 2004's Blade: Trinity (available on VOD)!

There'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.Robins and Alfreds and Gordons…Oh my!  Oh yes, it's our third ever Draft episode!  In our last draft, it was villains.  This time, it's allies.  Welcome to the Ultimate Batman Allies Draft!  Along with Daniel and Kris, the Director of Podcasting for the Pop Break, Alex Marcus, is here to once again devise another spectacular, gut-wrenching Batman draft.  In this one, we're perusing all of Batman's most trusted partners in his war against crime.  Whether it's the Bat Family, Justice League, or even a former foe turned ally, we're covering all the bases, spanning allies from film, TV, and comic books.As this is a huge Draft episode, the Bat Cave is once again expanded.  The trio is joined by return guests Perry Constantine of the Superhero Cinephiles Podcasts, and Kris's co-host from the Media/Lit Podcast, as well as the Pod of Doom podcast on Black Sabbath at the pop break, and notorious Draft villain, Randy Allain!  And making his debut on the podcast is pop break contributor, Ben Murchison!It's another emotional and draining draft as everyone tries to navigate some particularly tough categories, as we go deeper into the comic book world for some true deep cuts.  If you're a diehard Batman comics fan, you'll love this episode!  There's plenty of draft heart break in this one.  Will Randy play the role of draft villain once again?  Will The Dark Knight Rises be dissected for the 900th time on this podcast?  Who goes #1?  Who doesn't get drafted?Just like our other drafts, this is required listening for Batman fans!

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are taking a tour of reality television while The Bachelor is on hiatus!This week Michelle and DJ cover Netflix's Temptation Island. They start with a spoiler free review before getting into full spoilers on the entire season. They also cover the underwhelming Pop the Balloon Live on Netflix, and end with a preview of the Ru Paul's Drag Race season finale.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!

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 bust out our DDR mats and grab a slice of pizza this month with the inaugural Anime x Pop anime draft champion, Marshall Stevenson - Blerd Watchers, and the debuting other half of Pop Break's premier reality TV podcast Roses and Rejections - DJ Chapman!Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including DJ's pick of Assassination Classroom, Amanda's pick of Fire Force, and Marshall's picks of Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works and Princess Mononoke. Josh officially joins in on the love of Solo Leveling after finishing the second season and shares his excitement for Witch Watch. All anime discussed are found on Crunchyroll except Princess Mononoke, which is available on Max. Assassination Classroom is also available to stream on Hulu and Witch Watch is available on Netflix. In Anime News, they discuss the upcoming annual Crunchyroll awards including the categories they are most excited for and who will win Anime of the Year. In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss Netflix's adaptation of the beloved Devil May Cry series. They discuss their history with the gaming franchise, the main story arc, Dante as a protagonist, creative changes to the video game lore, and more.   Stay tuned next month as we review the highly anticipated third season of Fire Force and Shinichiro Watanabe's latest project in the Cowboy Bebop universe - Lazarus!

Yu-Gi-Oh! first aired in Japan 25 years ago and brothers Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about it.Yu-Gi-Oh! is the second anime adaptation of the manga series by Kazuki Takahashi. While the first anime covers the early arcs, the second focuses on the Duel Monsters portion of the story, hence the Japanese title Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. The second series is in a separate continuity. It premiered in Japan on April 18, 2000. It ran in the US on Kids' WB, starting in 2001. The show consists of 224 episodes.The show follows Yugi Moto (Dan Green), a high school student and the world's best Duel Monsters player. Duel Monsters is a card game based on magical beasts from ancient Egypt. By completing the Millenium Puzzle, Yugi is imbued with the spirit of Yami (also Green), a pharaoh who save the world thousands of years ago. It is up to Yugi and Yami to save the world again.Yugi's friends include Joey (Wayne Grayson), an accomplished duelist, as well as his friends Téa (Amy Birnbaum) and Tristan (Sam Riegel, Greg Abbey). Yugi's opponents include his archrival Seto Kaiba (Eric Stuart), Maximillian Pegasus (Darren Dunstan), Marik Ishtar (Jonathan Todd Ross), and the demonically possessed Bakura (Ted Lewis).Yu-Gi-Oh! has spawned multiple movies and spinoff series. The Duel Monsters game exists in real life as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game.Aaron and Josh talk about their history with Yu-Gi-Oh! before going into the plot, characters, card game, and notorious changes made in the English dub.For more anime, you can listen to Josh and Aaron's podcasts on Kirby: Right Back at Ya! and Spirited Away.Yu-Gi-Oh! is streaming on Hulu and Crunchyroll

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, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Max's The Pitt, HBO's White Lotus, Disney Plus's Daredevil: Born Again and Win or Lose, and Hulu's Paradise.Newsbreak – This month, they discuss ⁠the surprising streaming success of Gunsmoke⁠, a series that went off the air fifty years ago, and what it says about what people are really watching on streaming these days.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Josh and Alex both went with Netflix on the back of their buzzy hits dominating the conversation, for good or for ill, such as Adolescence; With Love, Meghan; Everybody's Live with John Mulaney; Love Is Blind; The Electric State; and Miss Rachel, plus recent news regarding Greta Gerwig's Narnia and the NFL's Christmas games, and trailers for Black Mirror and You.Meanwhile, Bill capes up for Max, following a successful rebrand, thanks to their huge streaming hits of White Lotus and The Pitt, their March Madness coverage, and, once again, AEW.New Series Spotlight – This month, instead of a new series, the guys make Alex pay penance for last month's Suits: LA debacle by making him watch ⁠Collection 12 Episode 7 of The Great British Baking Show⁠, streaming now on Netflix. Find out what Alex makes of the show's hosts, judges, contestants, and outdoor set, while everyone tries to wrap their minds around moist sponges and spotted dicks.

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 month's edition, Marshall and Courtney dive into season finales, including Daredevil: Born Again, Reacher, Solo Leveling, Invincible Season 3, and Severance Season 2. They discuss the intricacies of each show, character developments, and share their thoughts on recent news, like John Bernthal's returning to the role of The Punisher for an upcoming Disney Plus special. The episode wraps up with a preview of the highly anticipated Last of Us Season 2.00:00 Intro03:23 John Bernthal's The Punisher Returns11:51 Reacher Season 3 Review24:51 Solo Leveling Season 2 Recap43:40 Invincible Season 3 Deep Dive59:22 Invincible Season 4 Speculations and Character Deaths01:06:47 Final Thoughts on Invincible Season 301:10:33 The Boys and Gen V Anticipation01:13:58 Severance Season 2 Deep Dive01:32:17 Severance Season 3 Expectations and Predictions01:40:47 Daredevil: Born Again - First Impressions02:06:17 Final Thoughts and Upcoming ShowsFollow Courtney on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Marshall on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ now available!Make sure to check out their other podcast,⁠⁠⁠ Blerd Life with My Wife⁠⁠⁠ on your favorite podcasting app and on⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Blerd Life with My Wife Archives!⁠⁠⁠And head on over to their⁠⁠⁠ Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ for extra content.

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.In this episode, Allie and Tyler veer into the world of nonsense with the 2018 “romantic” drama “Life Itself” starring… way too many people. Join them as they break down the sheer absurd volume of tragedies that befall the characters of this movie, mock what passes for romance within it and, of course, lust over Oscar Isaac and Antonio Banderas. Is there such a thing as a reliable narrator? Not up in here.Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on social media:Allie Nelson: Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and BlueSkyTyler McCarthy: Threads and BlueSky And check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade!

This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers. In the seventh official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy talk about the band's divisive 1976 album. They discuss crossdressing presidents, reveal when piano and strings don't suit their tastes, and admit to their occasional sadboy tendencies. And of course, they recommend other artists they've been enjoying for your listening pleasure. Host Picks: We Know That It Is Good (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)Chris – Dirty WomenJustin – Dirty WomenRandy – It's Alright Nobody Wants Him (A Song We Don't Like So Much)Chris – It's AlrightJustin – She's GoneRandy – Rock ‘n' Roll Doctor Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric)Chris – You Won't Change MeJustin – All Moving Parts (Stand Still)Randy – Gypsy Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment)Chris – GypsyJustin – Back Street KidsRandy – All Moving Parts (Stand Still) Other Artists We've Been Listening To:Chris – NaxatrasJustin – Sumi JoRandy – Rilo Kiley

Hello 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 all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse.Now they are diving into their Marvel Zombies Era, where they run down some of Marvel Entertainment's most notable and notorious films featuring characters the MCU would later reclaim! In this special emergency episode, Bill & Alex dive into the unexpected release of the cast for the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' film during Marvel's ambitious marketing stunt revealed the cast through a live stream showing the backs of chairs, reaching over 10 million viewers. The episode discusses the excitement surrounding notable cast returns, including Anthony Mackie, Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, and Letitia Wright. The surprise announcement features not only the Avengers but also the Thunderbolts, the Fantastic Four, and returning X-Men characters like Kelsey Grammer's Beast and Patrick Stewart's Professor X. The hosts delve into their experiences of this reveal, speculate on plot directions, and highlight missing characters and potential future announcements. Amid the speculation, they express cautious optimism for Marvel's future projects.Come back next month for their installment of their Marvel's Zombie Era, featuring reviews of 2004's The Punisher (available on VOD), and 2009's Punisher: War Zone (available on PlutoTV or VOD)!

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelor!It's the finale for Grant's season of The Bachelor. Michelle and DJ recap the ending that had everyone surprised, and how Grant handled the situation. They look forward to Bachelor in Paradise along with its new twist, and wrap up with Ru Paul's Drag Race.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!

There'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.It's time to break out the crystals this month for a SUPERMAN BY THE NUMBERS podcast!  That's right, pack your parkas, because we're going to the Fortress of Solitude.  As we all know, DC's other big superhero has a big movie coming out this summer.  As this is the year of World's Finest, it's time to ramp up our coverage, and what better way to do our first ever Superman centric episode then by ranking the actors who have played the iconic Man of Steel.With Superman, we couldn't relegate this to just film.  While Superman has some big movies for sure, his presence in live action television is just as prevalent, as these shows span multiple decades, and cover different periods of Kal-El's life.  Don't worry – all the big TV appearances are covered!  From the 1950s, to this decade, and all across film and television, this is the Superman rankings you need to hear!Making their return for this epic ranking episode is the co-host of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast and Anime X Pop, Josh Sarnecky, and podcasting director of the pop break, Alex Marcus.  And per usual, Alex has his obligatory General Zod moment against Dan.  Find out which ranking got Dan's blood boiling this time.  If you're a Superman fan, this is a spectacular trip down memory lane, and all divisive Superman takes are spiritedly debated, including what is one of the most epic ranking ties in the history of this podcast. You'll have to listen to find out why!

Hello 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 all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse.Now they are diving into their Marvel Zombies Era, where they run down some of Marvel Entertainment's most notable and notorious films featuring characters the MCU would later reclaim! This month, they break out they Nu Metal mp3s and cork open some major daddy issues in time to review Hulk (2003), Daredevil (2003), and Elektra (2005), three films with less than stellar reputations. In a moment when Hollywood couldn't get enough Marvel heroes, following the tremendous success of X-Men (2000) and Spider-Man (2002), why did these three films completely miss the mark with audiences, and how did Fiege and company at Marvel Studios redeem these iconic characters years later? Bill and Alex will get into that and so much more during this wild trip back to the mid 2000s.Come back next month for their installment of their Marvel's Zombie Era, featuring reviews of 2004's The Punisher (available on VOD), and 2009's Punisher: War Zone (available on PlutoTV or VOD)!

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelor & Season 8 of Love is Blind!It's Fantasy Suites Week, or overnights or whatever your preferred term. Michelle and DJ discuss a trio of very underwhelming dates, while spending most of this episode discussing predictions. They also briefly cover some Bachelor news and finish off with some Ru Paul's Drag Race.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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Conspicuously absent on last month's Better Call Saul podcast, Josh Sarnecky returns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender with his brother Aaron.Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated action-adventure series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The series premiered on Nickelodeon on February 21, 2005. It ran for three seasons and 61 episodes, finishing on July 19, 2008.The series takes place in a fantasy world where “benders” can manipulate the elements of water, earth, fire, and air.  The world fell out of balance when the Fire Nation invaded its neighbors. Protagonist Aang (Zach Tyler Eisen) is the last surviving Airbender and the Avatar, who can control all four elements. He must defeat the Fire Lord (Mark Hamill) to end the war. Aiding Aang are his Water Tribe friends Katara (Mae Whitman) and Sokka (Jack DeSena), as well as Earthbender Toph (Michaela Jill Murphy).Other characters include the Fire Lord's banished son Zuko (Dante Basco), Zuko's ruthless sister Azula (Grey DeLisle), and their Uncle Iroh (Mako, Greg Baldwin).Many critics regard Avatar: The Last Airbender as one of the greatest animated series of all time, praising it for its blend of lighthearted comedy, deep themes, character growth, mythology, and martial arts-based action. The series won one Primetime Emmy for Individual Achievement in Animation and was nominated for another for Outstanding Animated Program.The cartoon spawned a sequel series, The Legend of Korra, as well as multiple comics and books. More shows and movies are in the works, including a movie following Aang and a sequel to The Legend of Korra called Avatar: Seven Havens.Aaron and Josh talk about their history with Avatar: The Last Airbender before going into the show's plot, characters, animation, and legacy. They also discuss the show's live-action adaptations and the new projects coming from Avatar Studios.For more Nicktoons, you can listen Josh and Aaron's podcasts on SpongeBob SquarePants and Rugrats.Avatar: The Last Airbender is streaming on Netflix and Paramount+

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelor & Season 8 of Love is Blind!This week Michelle and DJ bring a mega sized podcast featuring the Love is Blind S8 finale and reunion, The Traitors S3 finale and reunion, and The Bachelor Women Tell All. Michelle and DJ give their thoughts on a less than stellar Love is Blind season that didn't leave the "feel good" that they are used to. They talk about how Traitors didn't deliver but still didn't live up to Season 2. Finally, they give a quick recap of the Women Tell All, and why they are glad Grant's season is almost over.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!

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 March edition of Blerd Watchers, Courtney and Marshall dive into a variety of current and upcoming TV shows, providing previews and in-depth discussions. They kick off with a trailer reaction for the upcoming Cartoon Network show 'Iyanu', a child-focused animation with African influences. The duo then delve into the latest episodes of 'Reacher' Season 3, appreciating its smart writing and action-packed scenes. They also explore 'Solo Leveling', detailing the progress of Jin-woo's character and his battles in recent episodes. 'Invincible' Season 3 is discussed next, with a focus on character development and upcoming arcs. The hosts conclude with an analysis of 'Severance' Season 2, especially Episode 7, highlighting its emotional depth and storytelling. Upcoming shows and previews for next month are also teased, including 'Daredevil Born Again', 'The Last of Us' Season 2, and continued coverage of ongoing series.The Rundown00:00 Welcome to Blerd Watchers!01:01 Trailer Reaction: Iyanu04:55 Review: Reacher Season 321:01 Review: Solo Leveling Episodes 7-931:33 Upcoming Previews and Exciting Announcements32:09 Invincible Season 3: Episodes 4-6 Breakdown48:51 Severance Season 2: Episodes 5-7 Overview58:49 Final Thoughts and Upcoming CoverageFollow Courtney on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Marshall on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ now available!Make sure to check out their other podcast,⁠⁠⁠ Blerd Life with My Wife⁠⁠⁠ on your favorite podcasting app and on⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Blerd Life with My Wife Archives!⁠⁠⁠And head on over to their⁠⁠⁠ Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ for extra content.

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.Allie, a writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.In this episode, our favorite movie duo are shocked to discover a movie staring Oscar Isaac and Viggo Mortensen that Allie had not heard of in “The Two Faces of January.” Join them as they discuss this noir-leaning psychological thriller and ask tough questions about travel, conning people, faking their own deaths and the thankless career of the brilliant Kirsten Dunst. Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.Please don't forget to follow our hosts on social media:Allie Nelson: Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and BlueSkyTyler McCarthy: Threads and BlueSky And check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade!

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelorette & Season 8 of Love is Blind!Once again Michelle and DJ deliver a full sized episode of Roses and Rejections. It's hometown week for Grant, and it's mostly underwhelming and predictable. Michelle and DJ focus mostly on the latest Love is Blind Season 8 episodes (10-12). They give their final predictions ahead of the altar as we go into the finale. Finally they discuss the Traitors and give some brief thoughts on the Oscars.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!

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, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Max's The Pitt, HBO's White Lotus, Disney Plus's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and AppleTV Plus's Severance, Prime Video's Invincible, and AEW Collision & Dynomite. Newsbreak – This month, they discuss a recent interview between Deadline's Mike Flemming and Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy, regarding her potential retirement and the future of Star Wars in the movies and on television.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Bill went with Disney Plus, thanks to the hype around Andor and Daredevil, the positive response to Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and sister streamer Hulu's live Oscar stream. Meanwhile, Josh hands it to Amazon's Prime Video thanks to its successful run of shows from Invincible to Reacher to Wheel of Time, plus the news that they now have full creative control of the James Bond franchise. Finally, Alex gives it to Max for their stellar work with The Pitt, White Lotus, Last Week Tonight, and Harley Quinn, not to mention trailers for The Rehearsal, The Last of Us, and The Righteous Gemstones, and the recent James Gunn press conference updating the media on DC Studios.New Series Spotlight – This month, the guys review NBC and Peacock's hotly anticipated spin off of Suits, Suits: LA starring Arrow's Stephen Amell. They get into their history with the Suits franchise, and why this latest attempt shocked them with how poorly it was put together.

This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini ofTheCineMaverick.com &Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers. In the sixth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy sit down to discuss the band's 1973 barnstormer. They bask in the band's New Age hippie-dippie tendencies, name the Sabbath song they think would fit best in the God of War video game, and express their gratitude for Bill Ward's red tights. And of course, they recommend other artists they've been enjoying for your listening pleasure. Host Picks: We Know That It Is Good (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)Chris – MegalomaniaJustin – MegalomaniaRandy – Symptom of the Universe Nobody Wants Him (A Song We Don't Like So Much)Chris – Am I Going Insane (Radio)Justin – Am I Going Insane (Radio)Randy – Am I Going Insane (Radio) Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric)Chris – The WritJustin – Thrill of It AllRandy – Megalomania Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment)Chris – Symptom of the UniverseJustin – Symptom of the UniverseRandy – Supertzar Other Artists We've Been Listening To:Chris – PusciferJustin – Electric Light OrchestraRandy – Flight of the Conchords

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, ofMostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelorette!This week, Michelle and DJ cover Love is Blind S8 Episodes 7-9. They talk about some of the drama going on outside the show regarding some of the contestants. They follow up discussing the Deadline news regarding The Bachelor franchise and discuss this week's episode. Michelle and DJ wrap up with more Traitors Season 3 and Ru Paul's Drag Race.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!

There'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.Love is in the air!  On the heels of Valentine's Day, it's time to rank the women who've stolen the Dark Knight's heart, as we rank every cinematic Batman love interest!  What other podcast has a rankings list that includes Talia Al Ghul, three Catwomen, Miss Kitka, and Dr. Chase Meridian.As this is a Valentine's Day themed list, we had to bring in a pop break power couple.  You know them from the Blerd Watchers podcast –Marshall Stevenson makes his third appearance, and making her debut, it's Courtney Stevenson!The panelists discuss and debate everyone from Miss Kitka, played by Lee Meriwether in the 1960s, all the way to Zoe Kravitz in 2022's The Batman.  We break it all down.  All the Catwomen.  Vicki Vale.  And of course, it wouldn't be a Batman by the Numbers rankings episode without Daniel getting bent out of shape on at least one ranking.This is one you don't want to miss, as the conversations on all these characters spiral into great discussions about these movies, and the overall world of Batman, which is what this podcast is all about! 

Hello 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 all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse.Now they are back doing what they do best, making sense of Phase V of the MCU! This month, they are taking a cue from Hollywood's award season and celebrating their 2024 by belatedly handing out their own awards. That's right, it is their third annual Fieges, where they will be taking a look back at all the MCU and MCU adjacent movies and series they discussed in 2024, including films from their X-Treme X-Watch series, seasons of television from their Defenders Disassembled series, and MCU's Phase 5 highlights and lowlights like Deadpool & Wolverine, Echo, and Agatha All Along. Before all that, however, they will be closing out their Phase Five update from last month with an in depth review of Captain America: Brave New World, a movie that Alex & Bill liked a lot more than they expected to! Tune in to find out why!Come back next month for their new season, Marvel's Zombie Era, which will kick off with a March episode feature reviews of 2003's Hulk (available on VOD), 2003's Daredevil (available on Disney Plus), and 2005's Elektra (available on MAX)! 

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, ofMostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelorette!Michelle and DJ are back to talk about (some) Bachelor, but mostly Love is Blind Season 8!! After a (brief) Bachelor recap, Michelle and DJ talk about Love is Blind Season 8 . They go through all of the couples and discuss who they think will make it to the altar and ultimately say that love IS truly blind. They then wrap up this very long pod with some more Traitors Season 3 and Ru Paul's Drag Race.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!

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 celebrate the month of love with one of Pop Break's resident experts on how crazy reality TV love can be - Michelle Chapman, co-host of the premier reality TV podcast Roses and Rejections!Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently with some romantic recommendations added to the mix, including Josh's picks of Sakamoto Days and A Sign of Affection, Michelle's picks of Ouran High School, the original Fruits Basket, and My Love Story, and Amanda's picks of Zenshu and the Ice Guy and his Cool Female Colleague. All anime discussed are found on Crunchyroll with Sakamoto Days found on Netflix.In Anime News, they discuss the opening credits and teaser for the highly anticipated Netflix anime adaptation of Devil May Cry due in April.  In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the second seasons of My Happy Marriage on Netflix and The Apothecary Diaries on Crunchyroll. They share their thoughts on the main characters, the romantic aspects of both seasons, how these seasons compare to their first seasons, and more. Stay tuned next month as Anime x Pop has its first ever anime draft!

Aaron Sarnecky is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Better Call Saul, but his brother is conspicuously absent. Filling in for Josh is Alex Marcus, Podcast Director of The Pop Break. Alex previously discussed Breaking Bad with Aaron. Better Call Saul is a legal crime drama created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. It is a spinoff of Breaking Bad. It premiered on AMC on February 8, 2015. The show ran for six seasons and a total of 63 episodes. It ended on August 15, 2022. The show had a short-lived animated prequel on AMC+, entitled Slippin' Jimmy. The series chronicles the evolution of small-time attorney Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) into the morally corrupt lawyer Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad. It also reveals Saul's future living under an assumed name. Other returning characters include his eventual fixer Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) and drug distributor Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito).  New characters include Jimmy's romantic interest Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn), his brother Chuck (Michael McKean), Chuck's legal partner Howard Hamlin (Patrick Fabian), drug dealer Nacho Varga (Michael Mando), and cartel leader Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton). Like Breaking Bad, many critics consider Better Call Saul one of the greatest television shows of all time. Some even hail it as better. It was nominated for 53 Emmy Awards with no wins (a record for nominations without a win). Nominations included Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Aaron and Alex chat about their exposure to Better Call Saul before going into the two-night series premiere, the general plot, the performances, the connections to Breaking Bad, and the series finale. They also ponder the potential for another show set in the Breaking Bad universe.  For a podcast on another prestigious TV series, you can listen to Aaron and Josh talk about Game of Thrones. Better Call Saul is streaming on Netflix.

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, ofMostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelorette!This week, Michelle and DJ cover (another) underwhelming episode of the Bachelor. They discuss why the lack of a clear villain is making the show feel a bit empty, and what can be done to help this season. They discuss the news that there may be NO BACHELORETTE this year, and what that means for the franchise. They wrap up with Traitors and Ru Paul's Drag Race.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!

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, hosts Marshall and Courtney dive into their current favorite shows, providing episode-by-episode breakdowns and analyses. They revisit the first three episodes of 'Invincible' Season 3, exploring key plot points and character development for Mark, Eve, and Oliver. Next, the hosts tackle 'Severance' Season 2, dissecting the complex narratives and intriguing character arcs of Mark, Helena, and Irving. Finally, they analyze episodes 3 through 6 of 'Solo Leveling' Season 2, detailing Jin-woo's journey and the intense battle scenes. Filled with insightful commentary and hilarious banter, this Valentine's edition of Blerd Watchers leaves no stone unturned.The Rundown00:00 Welcome to Blerd Watchers!03:08 Super Bowl Sunday and Eagles Fandom04:48 Invincible Season 3 Premiere42:35 Severance Season 2E2-4 Impressions01:32:05 Solo Leveling S2E3-6 Recap01:41:50 Concluding Thoughts and Future EpisodesFollow Courtney on⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Marshall on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ now available!Make sure to check out their other podcast,⁠⁠⁠ Blerd Life with My Wife⁠⁠⁠ on your favorite podcasting app and on⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Blerd Life with My Wife Archives!⁠⁠⁠And head on over to their⁠⁠⁠ Patreon page⁠⁠⁠ for extra content.

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, ofMostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelorette!This week, Michelle and DJ cover a, slightly uninteresting, episode of the Bachelor. They talk about possibly one of the worst one on ones in recent memory, and talk about what this season needs to be more interesting television. They wrap up with some discussion on Drag Race as well as The Traitors.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!

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it's possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. In this episode, Allie and Tyler do their part to encourage a ‘Fredaissance' after seeing the romantic thriller “The Girl in the Pool.” Listen as one of the hosts delves into her longstanding and now re-invigorated crush on star Freddie Prinze Jr., they both marvel at their enjoyment of “the funniest movie we've done on this podcast,” and it all culminates in a desperate plea for attention from Sarah Michelle Gellar (please?). What does any of this have to do with pools? Tune in to find out! Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music. Please don't forget to follow our hosts on social media: Allie Nelson: Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and BlueSky Tyler McCarthy: Threads and BlueSky  And check out Tyler's writing at USA Insider and Allie's at Parade!

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, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Max's The Pitt, Disney Plus's Skeleton Crew, and AppleTV Plus's Severance, and Hulu's Paradise.  Newsbreak – This month, they discuss a recent Variety feature by Adam B. Vary detailing Netflix's ambitious plans for 2025 and their self proclaimed standing as the perpetual underdog, despite also hitting major milestones including 300M subscribers and nearly $1,000 a share on their stock price. Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Bill and Josh agree that AppleTV Plus reigns supreme thanks to the cultural juggernaut that has been Severance S2. Meanwhile, Alex gives Mubi its flowers, after its films earned six Academy Award nominations, including for their breakout hit film The Substance, starring Academy Award front runner Demi Moore. New Series Spotlight – This month, the guys pay off their Emmy bet, with Alex forcing Josh and Bill to watch one of his favorite series from the past decade, Better Things, starring Pamala Adlon and Academy Award nominee Mikey Madison. Specifically, the guys watched S5E6 San Francisco, wherein we follow Adlon's Sam as she takes a gig director an episode of a network sitcom, which shoots in San Francisco, forcing Sam's oldest daughter Max, played by Academy Award Nominee Mickey Madison (who you may know from Anora, Scream 5, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), to step up and take care of her thirteen year old sister Duke while Duke's friend Pepper is staying with them for a visit. This episode guest stars Ron Cephas Jones and Lena Waithe and aired back in 2022.

Hello 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 all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse. Now they are back doing what they do best, making sense of Phase V of the MCU!  First, Bill & Alex speculate about that asterisks in Thunderbolts* and wonder how the film might be able to wrap up the messy peaks and valleys of Phase V.  After that, stick around for an in depth discussion of how Marvel's Echo fared upon rewatch and whether those twisty turns of Agatha All Along play as well after the big secrets have been revealed.  Come back next month for their grand finale to our 2024 coverage, with our third annual Fiege Awards, and start prepping for their new season, Marvel's Zombie Era: Part 1, which will feature reviews of 2003's Hulk (available on VOD), 2003's Daredevil (available on Disney Plus), and 2005's Elektra (available on MAX), which kicks off this March! 

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelorette! Michelle and DJ are back! After a month's long hiatus Michelle and DJ return to recap Grant Ellis' season premiere of the Bachelor. They also go through a round table of various shows they've watched over the past month including The Floor, Ru Paul's Drag Race, and The Traitors. 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!

This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.   In the fifth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy sit down to discuss the band's 1973 barnstormer. They imagine Ozzy's eccentric singing preparation, describe the Sabbath song that wouldn't feel out of place on American Bandstand, and recount a recent first-time meeting between two of the hosts. And of course, they recommend other artists they've been enjoying for your listening pleasure.   Host Picks:   We Know That It Is Good (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like) Chris – Killing Yourself to Live Justin – Killing Yourself to Live Randy – Spiral Architect   Nobody Wants Him (A Song We Don't Like So Much) Chris – Who Are You? Justin – N/A Randy – Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (but only slightly Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.mp3)   Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric) Chris – Spiral Architect Justin – A National Acrobat Randy – Looking for Today   Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment) Chris – A National Acrobat Justin – Sabbra Cadabra Randy – Sabbra Cadabra   Other Artists We've Been Listening To: Chris – Opeth Justin – Royal Thunder Randy – Taylor Swift

There'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. It's the beginning of a new year, which also means the beginning of this year's theme on the Batman by the Numbers podcast; World's Finest.  Yes, this year we celebrate the other big DC superhero, the one and only Man of Steel, Superman!  As this year will not only bring a new DC Universe to film, but another massive Superman film from James Gunn, so we got to give everyone's favorite Kryptonian his due. As this is a Batman podcast though, we'll also be focusing on how Batman and Superman work, or don't work together.  As we all know, they have differing philosophies on how to fight crime and corruption.  In kicking off this year's theme, we dug up a gem from the late 90s that explores this theme rather well; The Batman/Superman Movie, otherwise known as the three-episode arc entitled “World's Finest.”   This first meeting of the animated series versions of Batman and Superman gives us everything; The Joker.  Lex Luthor.  Conflict between the heroes.  Harley Quinn.  Giant robots.  What else do you need? Daniel and Kris are joined once again by podcasting director of the pop break, Alex Marcus, as they dive into every detail imaginable with this movie, including the eternal question every DC fan has asked?  Who comes out on top – Batman or Superman. If you're in need of not only a Batman animated series throwback, but a Superman one as well, this is the episode for you. Also…find out why Alex Marcus has a childhood grudge with this movie that still hasn't healed!

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 begin the new year with power duo and fellow anime aficionados Marshall and Courtney Stevenson of Blerd Watchers talking about two of the most highly anticipated anime of the Winter 2025 season.  Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Marshall's pick of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Courtney's picks of Yakuza Fiance: Raise wa Tanin ga li and Ajin: Demi Human, Josh's pick of The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store, and Amanda's pick of Honey Lemon Soda. All anime discussed are found on Crunchyroll with Ajin: Demi Human found on Netflix. In Anime News, they discuss the results of ⁠a recent Crunchyroll quiz highlighting the top anime crushes of 2024⁠ and share their own personal top three anime crushes.   In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the eagerly anticipated second season of last year's hit anime Solo Leveling and Netflix's newest entry in its quest to compete in the anime space - Sakamoto Days. They discuss their hype level, likes and dislikes, controversies that arose prior to season premieres, and more.  Stay tuned next month as Anime x Pop takes a romantic stroll via Season 2 of My Happy Marriage and The Apothecary Diaries.

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are ringing in the New Year with a new podcast. This time they're celebrating the 85th anniversary of His Girl Friday. His Girl Friday is a screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks. It is the second film adaptation of the play The Front Page. It opened in theaters on January 18, 1940. In the film, Hildy Johnson (Rosalind Russell), former star reporter of The Morning Post, arrives at the paper to tell her former editor and ex-husband Walter Burns (Cary Grant) she's engaged to marry her fiancé Bruce Baldwin (Ralph Bellamy). Walter asks Hildy to help stop the execution of a condemned man, Earl Williams (John Qualen), before she leaves. However, Walter's motives are less than noble, and the story is more trouble than previously expected. His Girl Friday is a seminal film in the screwball comedy genre, notable for its biting wit and rapid-fire, overlapping dialogue. In 1993, it was selected for the Library of Congress' National Film Registry, for films that are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”  The film and the play it's based on are in the public domain. The entire movie can be watched in high definition on Wikipedia. Aaron talks about seeing His Girl Friday in college before he and Josh go over the movie's plot, performances, humor, and legacy. Aaron also recommends more Cary Grant movies to Josh and listeners. For more classic films, you can listen to Josh and Aaron's podcasts on Singin' in the Rain and A Hard Day's Night.  His Girl Friday is streaming on Tubi and Pluto TV