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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 (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!

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 return with Kiley to recap week 2 of Love is Blind USA Season 7. After covering some Bachelor news, they go all over the Huda drama and what they think her chances are of pairing up with someone. They talk about their favorite islanders and if Arianna Maddox is up to the hosting gig."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 have a Datfeelin Podcast Network take over with all three hosts of the Eat The Cake...Anime podcast - Mac aka YaBoy, Jacci, and EJ aka Daimyo, paying a visit to our hero tower to bring us all the cake! Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Amanda's continued choices of the latest season of One Piece and Fire Force Season 3; Josh's picks of Lazarus and The Gorilla God's Go To Girl; Mac's picks of the sneak theatrical peek of Season 2 of Dan Da Dan, Konosuba God's Blessing on This Wonderful World: Season 3, and Ameku M.D. Doctor Detective; EJ's picks of Kaiju No. 8 and Mars Red; and Jacci's picks of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War and Blood +. Bleach TYBW is available on Hulu/Disney +, Blood + is available on Tubi, Lazarus is available on Max, and all other recommendations are available on Crunchyroll. In Anime News, they discuss several winners of key categories for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including the lack of love for Kaiju No. 8, Solo Leveling taking home most of the awards, and Delicious in Dungeon's poor showing. In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss To Be Hero X including theories about where this original anime will go, which hero's story resonated the most with them, and the unique animation found in this show. They also review Witch Watch as the comfort food of the spring anime season and share their thoughts on main character Nico versus her companions.  Stay tuned next month as we review the second seasons of the highly anticipated Dan Da Dan and Kaiju No. 8!

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!DJ and Michelle are back, and this week they're covering Week 1 of Love Island USA, with special guest host Kiley Bartolozzi. They talk about all of the Islanders who've come and gone and what they're hoping for in the upcoming weeks.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 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!

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 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.

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

Derek Carr is still QB1, Was Kirk Cousins playing hurt, Gregg Poppovich isn't expected back to coach this year, Cam Newton made some comments, players can seek trades, Jonathan Martin speaks up and Georgia had a big win

Bill Bodkin of ​⁠The Pop Break joins the fellas for a loaded show! Topics include:1. Kathleen Kennedy is leaving Lucasfilm. Has the damage been done to the Star Wars franchise? (3:50)2. Building to Mania'… Are we going to see Cody Rhodes sell his soul? If not him, who will? (27:58)3. Shane McMahon could have run AEW? Addressing the rumors. (55:49)4. Biggest wrestling What-Ifs? (1:12:30)You know what to do... hit that play button, and enjoy! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.comTo participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenogimmickspodcastfangroup/Catch everything the DFPN has to offer over on their Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/datfeelinpodcastSupport the Brand:Bandcamp: www.datfeelin.bandcamp.comMerch: https://datfeelin-podcast.creator-spring.comSponsored merch retailer: Con's Custom Creations (IG: @cons_customcreations)#aew #aewdynamite #cmpunk #hulkhogan #royalrumble#AEW #WWE #NXT #RickySaints #WhatIf #ProWrestling