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Adapting the world's most popular tabletop game, D&D: Honor Among Thieves was neither a hit nor a bomb. However the fantasy film following a group of lovable losers gained fans in the ensuing years, both in DnD players and those unfarmilar with the franchise.Bill Bodkin of the Pop Break makes his Underrated debut to talk about this adventure film.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
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 from hiatus…sort of!This week DJ is joined by special guest Nando of NandovMovies to talk Love is Blind Season 10 Episodes 1-6. They go over all seven couples, who they think will make it, and who will be worth watching. They also wonder if there's anything worse that can happen on a reality show than gluing your eye shut.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!Josh and Amanda are joined this month by Anime x Pop favorites Marshall and Courtney Stevenson of Blerd Watchers as part of a February collaboration between both respective podcasts (Please link Blerd Watchers episode here). Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently including Courtney's recommendations of Love Through a Prism and Kotaro Lives Alone; Marshall's recommendations of Ninja Scroll, Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers, and Shrinking; Amanda's recommendations of My Hero Academia Vigilantes Season 2, Sentenced to Be a Hero, and Fire Force Season 3 Part 2; and Josh's recommendation of Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Arc. Courtney's recommendations can be found on Netflix and Amanda's and Josh's recommendations on Crunchyroll. Yoroi - Shinden Samurai Troopers is also found on Crunchyroll, Shrinking on Apple TV, and Ninja Scroll on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. In Anime News, they review the trailer for Season 2 of Netflix's One Piece.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the second seasons of both Hell's Paradise and Frieren. They discuss character utilization, what worked and did not work, how these anime are changing story elements common in their genres, and more. Join us next month as we possibly may return to our unhinged era reviewing Rooster Fighter!
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 from hiatus…sort of!It's the triumphant return of Michelle to Roses and Rejections! She's back to save the audience from DJ's recent solo pod, with all of the corrections and (some) praise that is warranted. They catch everyone up on The Traitors as well as Ru Paul's Drag Race, including their thoughts on RDR doing a mid-season talent show.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 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 from hiatus…sort of!This week Michelle and DJ talk Traitors Season 4 as well as Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 18. They break down the latest episodes for each and provide some predictions for where they think each show is going. They wrap up with a preview of the Love Is Blind Season 10 contestants.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 HBO's Industry and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Disney Plus's Wonder Man. Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news that YouTube has begun to dominate Daytime TV, with a 75% increase in viewers year over year thanks to the strength of children's programming and video podcasts on the platform.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh each selected their top streamer of the month. Josh and Bill agree on HBOMAX's big month, as they flood the zone with The Pitt S2, A Knight of the Seven Kingdom Industry and the continued success of Heated Rivalry, as well as being the home of the two most nominated films at this years Oscars: Sinners & One Battle After Another. Meanwhile, Alex stands up for YouTube after they won the rights to broadcast the Academy Awards.New Series Spotlight – This month we are paying off our Emmy bet, which means Alex asks Bill and Josh to watch S1E1 of The Pitt to see if he can convince them to finally get on board the runaway hit series.
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 first podcast of 2026, and that means the first of our yearlong theme of the Eras of Batman, where each episode we'll be focusing on a key point in Batman's long history in film and television.And we couldn't think of a better first episode than what is arguably one of Batman's most important eras. That's right, we're going back to the 60s! This episode has been a long time coming – an entire episode focused on the glorious, iconic, and classic Adam West show from the 1960s!To help with this fantastic topic, Daniel and Kris brought a newcomer into the pod cave, Stacy Dooks, co-host of the Fanboy Power Hour Podcast! The trio discuss every nook and cranny of this show, including major themes, Adam West and Burt Ward's iconic performances, and the Chief O'Hara of it all! Oh, and we'll chat some villains too.That leads us to our rankings topic, because within this great discussion on the show, we had to fit in a ranking topic on these great underrated villains!If you're a fan of the 60s Batman show, this might just be your favorite episode of Batman by the Numbers Podcast!
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!Josh and Amanda are joined this month by Tommy of Countdown City Geeks and Countdown City Wrestlecast as they enter into The Culling Game hoping their third generation fire skills help them earn the win!Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently including Tommy's recommendations of Windbreaker, Ruri Rocks, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, and Castlevania: Nocturne; Josh's recommendations of Hell's Paradise and Tamon's B-side, and Amanda's recommendations of Champigon Witch and Sentenced to be a Hero. All recommendations are available on Crunchyroll except Castlevania: Nocturne, which is available on Netflix. In Anime News, they discuss what they were most excited about coming out of this year's Jump Festa.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the season premiere episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Arc and the premiere episode of the final season of Fire Force Cour 2. They discuss how main story plot points were handled, animation changes, new character introductions, and more. Join us next month as we discuss Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 and Hell's Paradise Season 2!
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 from hiatus…sort of!This week, DJ flies solo to talk about Traitors Season 4 Episodes 1-3. He goes over a quick recap of what he's liked so far and what could be improved. He finally gives a quick update on the upcoming future of the pod and the quickest update on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episodes 1 & 2 of all time.Reddit post reference: https://www.reddit.com/r/LoveIsBlindOnNetflix/comments/1odl6h0/comment/nlpagbv/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 and special guest TV Editor Avani Goswami talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's I Love LA & The Chair Company, AppleTV's Pluribus, Prime Video's Fallout, Disney Plus's Taylor Swift: The End of An Era, and Netflix's Stranger Things & Death By Lightning. Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. All three hosts plus their special guest handed the month's honors to Netflix after their successful acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, their hugely successful Stranger Things Season 5 rollout, and their NFL Christmas Day telecasts.New Series Spotlight – This month, we are reviewing HBOMAX's Heated Rivalry The series, based on the Game Changers queer romance novel series by Rachel Reid and adapted for the small screen by the Canadian TV powerhouse behind Letterkenny and Shoresy Jacob Tierney, stars Hudson Williams and Connor Story as Shane Hollander & Ilya Rozanov, the top two picks in the 2008 Major League Hockey Draft, who strike up a secret affair the summer before their rookie season. The series first season follows roughly seven years of their closeted love affair, and also features a subplot following a veteran hockey player Scott Hunter, played by Francois Arnaud, and his love affair with art history grad student and smoothie barista Kip, played by Robbie GK, who are the focus of one of the other novels in the book series. Most Anticipated Series of 2026 – Alex, Bill, Josh, and Avani break down their five most anticipated series of the year, along with some runners-up as they kick off 2026.Avani Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S2Blue Eye Samurai S2Yellowjackets S4Spider-Man NoirBlade Runner 2099Josh One Piece S2LanternsHouse of the Dragon S3Daredevil: Born Again S2Avatar: The Last Airbender S2Bill Blue Eye Samurai S2X-Men '97 S2Daredevil: Born Again S2One Piece S2LanternsAlex VisionQuestThe Comeback S3The Pitt S2Euphoria S3Shrinking S3
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.Well, we have come to the end of 2025, and what a year it was for DC, as we celebrated our theme of World's Finest with many episodes dedicated to the Man of Steel.As big as 2025 was though, 2026 for DC is shaping up to be massive! We couldn't think of a better way to close out 2025 than by looking ahead to 2026. It's just Daniel and Kris in the Batcave today, as they break down many exciting projects for DC in 2026, as well as 2027. You know we had to close it out with some of the Matt Reeves The Batman: Part II news.Aside from Batman, the bat crew break down what to expect with Supergirl, Lanterns, Clayface, and what's next for Superman in the 2027 announced sequel, Man of Tomorrow!Oh. They also open the show giving their thoughts on that whole WB-Netflix news, as well as some of the Paramount developments in conjunction with this. It does involve DC, after all. We got to talk about it!Also, please keep in mind, this was recorded before the Supergirl and Lanterns trailers were dropped.And…at the end of the show, the duo TEASE next year's Batman by the Numbers theme! You don't want to miss it!
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 hand out our vaunted Anime x Pop awards for anime that we loved in 2025. The Elder Emo, The Flamingo King, and Pop Break's favorite Short King Branden Vice joins Amanda and Josh in this celebration of all things anime that dominated 2025. Check out who we thought was the best returning anime, best new anime, must protect at all costs character, best fight scene and more. In Anime News, they discuss Amazon's failed experiment of using AI voice English and Latin American dubbing in lieu of hiring voice actors for several new animeJoin us next month as we kick off 2026 with Hell's Paradise Season 2 and Jujitsu Kaisen Season 3 Part 1!
Dirty Work Hour 2: JD and D-Pop break down the Warriors' shortcomings on the team's most recent homestand, notably losses to the Blazers and Rockets. They also talk about how the team can look to improve, using internal options or looking outside the organization. Andrew Luck joins the show to talk about Stanford football's loss to Notre Dame that closed the season, and the hiring of Stanford's new head football coach Tevita Pritchard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dirty Work Hour 2: JD and D-Pop break down the Warriors' shortcomings on the team's most recent homestand, notably losses to the Blazers and Rockets. They also talk about how the team can look to improve, using internal options or looking outside the organization. Andrew Luck joins the show to talk about Stanford football's loss to Notre Dame that closed the season, and the hiring of Stanford's new head football coach Tevita Pritchard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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:New Series Spotlight Rewind – Alex, Bill, and Josh check back in on all the series they covered in their New Series Spotlight segment this year to see which shows they actually kept up with and which fell by the wayside.News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the single story that they each believe was the biggest for the world of TV this past year. Bill & Josh both agreed that the Paramount-SkyDance merger was the biggest news story of the year, while Alex made the outside the box case that Kathy Kennedy defiantly declaring to Deadline that she wasn't retiring from Lucasfilm was actually the biggest story.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh check in on the standings for the past year of who won the most months in streaming before giving their own picks for who won the year, where they all agreed that Netflix, HBO Max, and AppleTV had incredible years, but who won the year and who was their most improved streamer? Tune in to find out!The Beast Series of 2025 – Bill, Josh, and Alex each give their favorite series of the year, and two honorable mentions, which you can check out below!Bill's Series of the Year - Andor (Daredevil: Born Again, Nautilus)Josh's Series of the Year - Severance (Andor, Alien: Earth)Alex's Series of the Year - Pluribus (Adolescence, Andor)Finally, the hosts close out 2025 by circling back to their Most Anticipated Series of 2025 from this past January to see how their collective optimism and enthusiasm paid off.
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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 been quite the ride in 2025 as we conclude our yearlong theme of World's Finest, as this will be the last (at least for now!) podcast dedicated to the Man of Steel.As we all sit around the Thanksgiving table with our families, it's time we honor Superman's SUPER Family – yes, we are ranking Superman's superpowered allies! Mon-El. Power Girl. Streaky the Super Cat!?They are all involved in this ranking! We had to close out the year of Superman in style, and for a list like this, we brought in the experts. Joining Daniel and Kris this month, and making his return, it's Perry Constantine of the Superhero Cinephiles Podcast! AND making his debut on the podcast, Anthony Desiato, Host of the Digging for Kryptonite Podcast!Enjoy this fantastic final Superman rankings topic and discussion!
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 Disney villain era with returning guests Randy Allain and Kris Ingersoll of Media/Lit. Randy shared exciting news about the upcoming Podelay, A Beck Podcast, joining The Pop Break family very soon! Kris is also the cohost of Pop Break's beloved Batman by the Numbers podcast with Daniel Cohen. Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Randy's recommendation of Knights of Guinevere, Josh's recommendations of Spy x Family Season 3 and Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2, Amanda's recommendations of My Hero Academia Season 8 and May I Ask for One Final Thing, and Kris's recommendations of the 1999's Redwall, Harriet the Spy, and Frog and Toad animated series. Knights of Guinevere is found on Glitch/YouTube, Amanda's and Josh's recommendations on Crunchyroll, and Harriet the Spy and Frog and Toad being found on Apple TV. Redwall is available on Amazon Prime for streaming. In Anime News, they share which property they wish would get the Star Wars Visions treatment to celebrate the Season 3 launch of continuing anime series Star Wars Visions.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the first two episodes of Disney's My Twisted Wonderland now streaming on Disney +. They discuss the decision to adapt this anime from the mobile game, the villains featured, whether the story will resonate with anime fans, and more. Join us next month for our Anime x Pop awards and thoughts on anime's Santa - Sanda!
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 (3:00) – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Amazon's Gen V Season 2, Disney Plus' Marvel Zombies, AppleTV's The Morning Show, and HBO's It: Welcome to Derry. Newsbreak (29:29) – This month, they are discussing the news that Taylor Sheridan is moving to NBCUniversal, leaving Paramount behind at the end of his current deal in 2028. Streaming Wars (47:47) – Alex, Bill, & Josh each selected their top streamer of the month. Josh and Bill agree on Netflix's big month, as they flood the zone with Strange Things sponcon, Sesame Street shenanigans, and KPop Demon Hunter Halloween rerelease. Meanwhile, Alex stands up for Peacock thanks to its big Sheridan signing and streaming sports supremacy.New Series Spotlight (1:01:07) – This month we are shining the spotlight on Mubi's Hal and Harper. The series was written and directed by indie film sensation Cooper Raiff, and is a family dramedy exploring codependency and trauma in siblings, played in childhood and adulthood by Raiff and Lily Reinhart. The series also stars Mark Ruffalo and Betty Gilpin. Check out Alex's thoughts on Cooper's most recent film Cha Cha Real Smooth alongside fellow Pop Break Podcaster Courtney Stevenson (Blerd Watchers) on his former film podcast Cinema Joes.
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 2025 nears the end, so does the year of World's Finest, our yearlong celebration of Superman! But don't worry, we have two big Superman rankings episodes left, including this one. It's time we pay respect to Superman's foes – it's our ranking of the Superman cinematic villains!While not as robust as Batman's rogue gallery of film villains, no doubt there have been plenty of iconic Superman villain performances throughout the years. To help Daniel and Kris count down this super villain list are return guests Aaron Sarnecky of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast, and fresh off our last episode taking Peacemaker, Bill George, host of the Should I Go See It Podcast.The crew discuss a plethora of Lex Luthors, General Zods, and of course, Ross Webster! Speaking of Ross Webster, listen to Daniel speak glowingly about…Superman III?!?! Yup. It happened. You'll find all this and more on another GREAT rankings episode!
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 from hiatus…sort of!It's the Love is Blind Season 9 finale and Michelle and DJ are here to recap all of the couples who made it to the altar, as well as the ones who didn't. They give their final thoughts on the couples now that we've seen their stories, who they like, and who they'd rather not share a pod with. Finally, they give a preview for the Love is Blind Reunion and what they expect will happen."Reddit post reference: https://www.reddit.com/r/LoveIsBlindOnNetflix/comments/1odl6h0/comment/nlpagbv/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 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 from hiatus…sort of!This week, Michelle and DJ cover Episodes 10-11 of Love is Blind Season 9. They go over the recent breakups and discuss what they think will happen with the remaining couples at the altar. They then discuss Netflix's decision to have the weddings air at 9PM EST as opposed to their normal release. Finally, they talk about who they think can actually come out of this season looking good, and why it already ranks as one of their favorite 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!
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 from hiatus…sort of!This week, Michelle and DJ cover the latest drop of Love is Blind S9 episodes. They go through each of the couples and who they think has the best shot to make it to the altar. They also give their predictions for what blow ups they think will happen prior to the 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 assume our secret identities and meet with Pop Break TV Editor Avani Goswami to take on a classified mission that will protect world peace. Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Amanda's recommendations of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and Betrothed to My Sister's Ex; Josh's recommendations of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, My Dress Up Darling, and Perfect Blue; and Avani's animated series recommendations of The Owl House, Over the Garden Wall, and Knights of Guinevere. Avani also shares her tradition of rewatching Death Note during spooky season. Amanda's recommendations and My Dress Up Darling are found on Crunchyroll, Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity and Death Note are found on Netflix, Knights of Guinevere on Glitch/YouTube, Perfect Blue on YouTube, Amazon Prime and Apple TV, Over the Garden Wall on Amazon Prime, and The Owl House on Disney +. In Anime News, they discuss the continued success of Demon Slayer, the future of the franchise, and what this means for anime becoming more mainstream.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the premiere episodes of Spy x Family Season 3 and the final season of My Hero Academia. They talk about their histories with each anime, thoughts on whether these premieres were successful, how My Hero Academia could have generated more buzz entering its final season, and more.
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 from hiatus…sort of!This week, Michelle and DJ cover the first 6 episodes of Love is Blind Season 9. As always they give their predictions for which couples will make it to the altar and who will say "Yes." They wrap up with a quick discussion of the news that Netflix cancelled The Ultimatum: Queer Love after 2 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!
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 Hulu's Alien: Earth, Netflix's The Great British Baking Show, Roku's Celebrity Halloween Baking Special, and HBO Max's Peacemaker Season 2.Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news that Warner Bros. Discovery is for sale. They discuss all the potential bidders and consider the wider industry implications of a potential sale. Streaming Wars– Alex, Bill, & Josh each selected their top streamer of the month. Josh went with crunchyroll on the back of an exciting fall anime slate plus their upcoming theatrical release of Chainsawman and their worldwide box office champ Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. Meanwhile, Bill showed some love to Peacock now that the NFL is back in season and it has also successfully launched a Love Island spinoff and renewed The Paper for a second season. Finally, Alex gave it to Netflix on the back of a successful fall film festival season, the debut of the second half of Wednesday S2, and Stranger Things hype reaching critical mass.New Series Spotlight – This month we are shining the spotlight on Netflix's new historical drama The House of Guinness. This series comes from Peaky Blinders' creator Steven Knight and stars Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn, & Fionn O'Shea as the newly orphaned heirs of the Guinness family brewery dynasty. The series is set in 19th Century Ireland amid social unrest following the death of brewery mogul Sir Benjamin Guinness.
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.The DCU continues to roll on, as the bat crew turns to TV this month to discuss the return of PEACEMAKER for Season 2! This is a unique one, as the show still had ties to the old DCEU, or does it??? Yes, we discuss all that, as we break down all first six episodes of this phenomenal show. FULL SPOILERS!Daniel and Kris are joined by first time guest, Bill George, host of the Should I Go See It Podcast. They discuss that first episode recap, obviously the new dance sequence, favorite moments, praise John Cena's performance, and where the show goes from here with two episodes left at the time of recording.The crew also go on plenty of tangents, discussing all things James Gunn and the DCU, and the momentum this universe has right now as a whole.If you're a fan of this show and need more hype going into the last two episodes, this is the perfect conversation!
Dirty Work Hour 1: Copes & D-Pop break down the 49ers win over the Rams, and get into a little Cheers, Jeers, & BeersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dirty Work Hour 1: Copes & D-Pop break down the 49ers win over the Rams, and get into a little Cheers, Jeers, & BeersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 from hiatus…sort of!Michelle and DJ have returned. After a long (and unexplained) hiatus the couple returns to give updates on all the latest Bachelor Nation news as well as preview Love is Blind Season 9. They give their thoughts on Bachelor in Paradise, as well as what they think of the latest Bachelorette, Taylor Frankie Paul. They end with a brief preview of Love is Blind Season 9.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 test the results of our Pop Break Hashira training arc with The New Jersey Hashira Bill Bodkin, the Editor-In-Chief of The Pop Break, and The Podcast Hashira Alex Marcus, Podcast Director and wrangler of all the podcast cats on our network.Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Amanda's recommendation of To Be Hero X, Bill's recommendation of My Hero Academia, Alex's anime adjacent recommendation Hit Monkey, and Josh's recommendation of Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill. All recommendations, except for Hit Monkey, can be found on Crunchyroll. Hit Monkey, Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia are available on Hulu/Disney+ and Netflix subscribers can also stream Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia.In Anime News, they discuss the official trailer for Spy x Family Season 3 and whether the Grogu of the Anime World still has her magic in a very competitive anime space.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the highly anticipated Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc movie, Part 1 including their history with the series, their overall thoughts on the story, pacing, action, and whether we really will have to wait two more years for Part 2.Stay tuned next month as we review the third seasons of Spy x Family and One Punch Man.
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 Hulu's Alien: Earth and Demon Slayer Season 2 through Season 5, HBO Max's Peacemaker Season 2, and ParkerGetAJob on YouTube & TikTok.Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news that Comcast has struck a deal with Amazon to allow Peacock to be sold as an add on channel to Prime Video, furthering Amazon's goal to become the default access point for digital streaming, with users treating their Prime Video launch screen as their TV's home page, where all their services can be easily accessed in one place and with most of them subscribed as channels inside their ecosystem. New Series Spotlight – This month they are shining the spotlight on Netflix's new Adult Animated Series Long Story Short. This series comes from BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg and stars Ben Feldman, Angelique Cabral, Abbi Jacobson, Nicole Byer, Max Greenfield, Lisa Edelstein, and Paul Reiser, and is described by IMDb.com as “A dysfunctional family's shared history, inside jokes, and old wounds are explored in this adult animated comedy spanning multiple years.”Program of the Year (2025 Emmys Edition) – Alex, Bill, & Josh each selected the eight series they would nominate for Program of the Year, based on all the series nominated at this year's Emmys. After discussing what went into their nominations they announced their winners with Bill giving the honors to Disney Plus' Andor, Josh handing it to AppleTV Plus's Severance, and Alex crowning Netflix's Adolescence as his top show.
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.The World's Finest theme continues with our biggest Superman episode yet; the Definitive Superman Draft! That's right, we're going back to the Draft room! Much like our Definitive Batman Draft we did last year, we'll be scouring everything related to the Man of Steel, leaving no Kryptonian stone unturned. Best Movie. Best Series. Best Clark Kent. Best Lois Lane. Best Villain. And much more!The Draft room is PACKED, as seven other drafters join Daniel and Kris, making nine teams total! Joining the Bat Cave, or the Fortress rather, is Alex Marcus, the Director of Podcasting at the Pop Break, and the architect of this draft. Aside from Alex, we have a plethora of return guests, some of which were on previous Superman themed episodes earlier this year! We went big for this one, as competing in this draft is none other than Editor-in-Chief of the Pop Break, Bill Bodkin, as well as his co-host of the Socially Distanced Podcast, Amanda Rivas! Also making his return is Josh Sarnecky, co-host with Amanda on the Anime x Pop Podcast. Also, he was on our Joker Rankings episode last year, Branden Vice returns, as well as Daniel's Draft nemesis, and Kris's co-host from Media/Lit, and co-host of the Pod of Doom Podcast on the Pop Break, Randy Allain!Also making his debut to the Podcast, the host of the Underrated and Midnight Film Society Podcasts, Derick McDuff!If you still got Superman on the brain, (and why wouldn't you), this is the perfect episode.
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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 trip to Love Island USA while The Bachelor is on hiatus!This week Michelle and DJ do a mid-season check-in for Bachelor in Paradise. They give their thoughts on the new format and what changes they think should be moved over to Bachelor. They wrap up with some thoughts on how Bachelor in Paradise compares to some other reality TV shows they cover and how other shows can learn from Paradise.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!This month, Josh and Amanda celebrate the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender with a thrilling draft episode of their favorite characters from the original series and its sequel series Avatar: The Legend of Korra. Special guests, including Branden Vice, Aaron Sarnecky, Mellie Merida, Avani Goswami, and Alex Marcus, assemble their ultimate Team Avatar from a roster of beloved characters. Listen in as they debate, strategize, and share laughs while drafting iconic benders, non-benders, and animal companions. Who will create the most balanced team to bring harmony to the Avatar world? Tune in to find out!
Recorded live from San Diego Comic-Con, Underrated hosted a panel on The Hidden Value of a Director's Cut! Enjoy it here as a bonus episode!The director's cut is a time-honored tradition in the film industry—where fans can bridge the gap between a studio's perceived needs and a director's artistic vision. But why do director's cuts exist in the first place, and what have these done for studios and fans alike? The host of the Underrated Movie Podcast Derick McDuff is joined by Alix Catherine (public speaker, host, The Welcome Party), Tricia Aurand (award-winning screenwriter, podcast host), Andrew Linde (host, Nothing New: A Remake Podcast), Sarah Jefferson Carter (writer/director, Queendom Come), and Alex Marcus (podcast network director, The Pop Break) to discuss changing fundamental understandings of beloved movies, how a director's cut can be effective/ineffective, and the most worthwhile director's cuts in the pop culture space.
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:Newsbreak – This month, they discuss all the latest news swirling around Paramount as SkyDance's merger goes into effect, including looming layoffs, strategic streaming pivots, Colbert's firing, South Park's revolt, and more.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. This month, everyone backed a different streamer, with Josh giving props to AppleTV Plus for its Emmy Nomination successes, including big support for Severance and The Studio, F1's box office success, and the news that The Holiday is being rebooted for the service.Meanwhile, Bill handed his crown over to Netflix, thanks to the continued cultural dominance of KPop Demon Hunters, Stranger Things, and Happy Gilmore 2, and Alex celebrates the triumphant return of HBO Max.Anime Takeover – This month instead of highlighting current TV, the guys take a look back at a few anime series that hold a special place in each of their hearts. Episodes discussed include Digimon S1E39 “The Battle for Earth”, My Hero Academia S1E13 “In Each of Our Hearts”, and Demon Slayer S1E19 “Hinokami”. The episode ends with a more robust look back at Demon Slayer Season 1.
Pop Break is proud to present “It's a Pod World” a brand new podcast in our Create-a-Pod series, which focuses on the creatives and creators within various realms of pop culture and their fandom.“It's a Pod World” will be focused on all things Disney from July through December. Join hosts Bill Bodkin (Socially Distanced, Bill vs. the MCU) and Michelle Chapman (Roses & Rejections) as they talk to their guests about their Disney centric endeavors, their thoughts on Disney news, and of course, their favorite things within the wonderful world of Disney.And snacks. We'll be talking a lot about snacks.Speaking of snacks, AJ Wolfe of Disney Food Blog is our very first guest. AJ runs both Disney Food Blog and AllEars.net and on August 5 she will be releasing her first book -- Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling in Love with) a Magic Subculture. This Simon & Schuster release focuses on the Disney adult phenomenon. In the episode Bill & Michelle talk to AJ about the inspiration for writing the book, revelations she made about Disney adults, Disney's use of nostalgia and her own history with Disney and how changed her life forever. And don't worry, we ask her about snacks.
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 catching up on some streaming favorites while The Bachelor is on hiatus!This week, Michelle and DJ discuss Season 2 of The Ultimatum: Queer Love. They discuss which couples were fun to follow vs. the ones that didn't seem like they wanted to be there. They give predictions for who will and won't stay together now that we have the engaged couples, and where the show goes from here, now that we've had 4 total seasons of Ultimatum type shows.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!
To All Who Come to this podcast… Welcome.Pop Break is proud to present "It's a Pod World" a brand new podcast in our Create-a-Pod series, which focuses on the creatives and creators within various realms of pop culture and their fandom."It's a Pod World" will be focused on all things Disney from July through December. Join hosts Bill Bodkin (Socially Distanced, Bill vs. the MCU) and Michelle Chapman (Roses & Rejections) as they talk to their guests about their Disney centric endeavors, their thoughts on Disney news, and of course, their favorite things within the wonderful world of Disney. And snacks. We'll be talking a lot about snacks.In this preview episode Michelle and Bill discuss the focus of the series and then discuss about some relevant Disney news including: the closure of Tom Sawyer Island and Muppet Vision 3D, the Muppets taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Villains World, what they love about Halloween and Christmas Disney, and their favorite underrated snacks.
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 revisit aliens, ghosts, turbo grannies, and more with the always chaotic Elder Emo and friend of the pod, newly retired pro wrestler Branden Vice, and the debuting Melly Merida, fresh off writing her review of the first three episodes of this month's featured anime. Josh may have been thrown into chaos fairly early in this episode, but you will have to listen to find out why. Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Melly's pick of The Summer Hikaru Died, Branden's pick of The Beginning After the End, Josh's picks of With You In the Rain and My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, and Amanda's pick of Secrets of the Silent Witch. The Summer Hikaru Died can be found on Netflix and all other recommendations on Crunchyroll. In Anime News, they discuss Netflix's Anime Expo announcement that 50% of global viewers now watch anime while revealing their latest project slate. They also briefly discuss the latest Netflix phenomenon K-Pop Demon Hunters and the impact of anime adjacent and animated content on this statistic.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the first two episodes of Dandadan Season 2 including why Dandadan resonates with so many people, theatrical versus streaming experience, what worked and what did not, and so much more. Stay tuned next month as we hold our highly anticipated Avatar: The Last Airbender draft!
We kick off our LAIKA retrospective on Across the 2nd Dimension by discussing their first film Coraline. To break down this 3D masterpiece, Derick is joined by the director of podcasting at The Pop Break, Alex Marcus!Across the 2nd Dimension is a bonus podcast available on Underrated's Patreon for all subscribers of at least $3. if you enjoyed this episode, please consider signing up to get acsess to all episodes of Across the 2nd Dimension, released on the 15th of every month as well as plenty of other bonus materials!For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
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.The new Superman movie has finally arrived, and it's no doubt the talk of not only the superhero genre right now, but the film world in general. Alex Marcus, the Director of Podcasting at the Pop Break, joins the Bat Crew once again, along with his former Cinema Joes co-hosts and return guests Justin Mancini and Noah Franc.Can't get enough of this movie? You're in the right place. We break it all down: The performances. The Justice Gang. And Krypto (obviously).This is a great discussion on the latest iteration of Superman, check it out!
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 trip to Love Island USA while The Bachelor is on hiatus!Michelle and DJ are joined by Kiley to talk about the Love Island USA Season 7 finale. They discuss what they think of the winners and how they got there. They give their thoughts on the season and what they think can be done to improve next season. Finally, they discuss what's coming up next in the reality show universe now that Love Island has wrapped up.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 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 trip to Love Island USA while The Bachelor is on hiatus!This week Michelle, DJ and Kiley break down Week 5 of Love Island USA. They start with the fallout of Cierra's departure from the show and what this means for the Love Island USA production moving forward. They make their predictions for the final 3 episodes and who they think should win. They wrap up with a brief discussion of the premiere of the latest season of Bachelor in Paradise.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 Hulu's The Bear, Disney Plus's Ironheart, and crunchyroll's Demon Slayer, andAMC's Nautilus.Newsbreak – This month, they discuss shocking news that the mind behind The Last of Us, Neil Druckmann, will be leaving the HBO series to focus on a new game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which is currently in development. The guys also review the backlash around the divisive second season of the series and wonder how much that controversy informed Neil's decision.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. This month, everyone backed a different streamer, with Josh giving props to Netflix on the back of its breakthrough Korean content Squid Game and KPop Demon Hunters, as well as strong returning numbers for Ginny & Georgia and Quarterback.Meanwhile, Bill gave some love to Peacock on the strength of viral hit Love Island USA, and Alex gave it to Apple TV Plus after their box office success with F1: The Movie and the recent news that Jennifer Aniston would be starring in and co-showrunning for an adaptation of the hit memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died.New Series Spotlight – This month we are shining the spotlight on Apple TV Plus's fire crime drama Smoke. This series stars Taron Egerton as a local arson investigator on the hunt for not one but two serial arsonists and Jurnee Smollett as a metro detective who is called in to assist his stagnant investigation. Safe Spall, Greg Kinnear, and John Leguizamo also star. The series was created by acclaimed crime novelist Dennis Lehane, based on the podcast Firebug, about arsonist John Leonard Orr, and is directed by The Falcon and The Winter Soldier director Kari Skogland.
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 trip to Love Island USA while The Bachelor is on hiatus!This week things get spicy and Michelle and DJ discuss Casa Amor and the Villa reuniting. They discuss all the craziness with the Hearts on Fire Challenge, and what implications the Standing on Business Challenge will have for the Villa moving forward. They discuss who they think are favorites to win, and which couples they've had enough of.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 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 trip to Love Island USA while The Bachelor is on hiatus!This week, Kylie and Michelle dive into episodes 15–20 of Love Island USA, and it's a wild ride! Megan Thee Stallion drops by to flex her new swim line, two sizzling bombshells shake things up, and we witness the most stomach-turning challenge in reality dating TV history. Plus, Casa Amor is in full swing — the women? Absolute goddesses. The men? Well… bless their hearts, they're trying.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.We're one month away from a new Superman film, and the first theatrical release of the new DC Universe. Before a new Superman graces the screen though, it's time once and for all we honor what came before, and rank every single theatrically released Superman film!We continue our yearlong theme of World's Finest by going back all the way to 1978 with the iconic first Christopher Reeve Superman movie directed by Richard Donner, all the way to 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and everything in between. In this monster episode, we rank seven Superman films, which include (in chronological order); Superman. Superman II. Superman III. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Superman Returns. Man of Steel. And Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. With this being such a big episode, we had to bring in a massive panel of returning guests, starting of course with the podcasting director of the Pop Break, Alex Marcus. Also joining us, it's Alex's cohost on the new It's Tom-plicated Podcast, and he was a guest on the epic Christopher Nolan movie rankings episode, Manish Mathur.Also making their returns, he was on our recent Batman Allies Draft episode, it's pop break contributor, Ben Murchison. And cohost of the flagship podcast of the Pop Break, the Socially Distanced Podcast, and the Anime X Pop podcast, it's Amanda Rivas.These six temporary Kryptonians come together to break down everything you could possibly want analyzed in a Superman movie. It is a true nostalgic history lesson of all these movies. We cover it all; the good, the bad, and the Nuclear Man.For Superman fans, this is a perfect precursor to next month's Superman movie!
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