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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, 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!

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

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

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

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

There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening.Love is in the air!  On the heels of Valentine's Day, it's time to rank the women who've stolen the Dark Knight's heart, as we rank every cinematic Batman love interest!  What other podcast has a rankings list that includes Talia Al Ghul, three Catwomen, Miss Kitka, and Dr. Chase Meridian.As this is a Valentine's Day themed list, we had to bring in a pop break power couple.  You know them from the Blerd Watchers podcast –Marshall Stevenson makes his third appearance, and making her debut, it's Courtney Stevenson!The panelists discuss and debate everyone from Miss Kitka, played by Lee Meriwether in the 1960s, all the way to Zoe Kravitz in 2022's The Batman.  We break it all down.  All the Catwomen.  Vicki Vale.  And of course, it wouldn't be a Batman by the Numbers rankings episode without Daniel getting bent out of shape on at least one ranking.This is one you don't want to miss, as the conversations on all these characters spiral into great discussions about these movies, and the overall world of Batman, which is what this podcast is all about! 

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

There's never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!Join us as we celebrate the month of love with one of Pop Break's resident experts on how crazy reality TV love can be - Michelle Chapman, co-host of the premier reality TV podcast Roses and Rejections!Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently with some romantic recommendations added to the mix, including Josh's picks of Sakamoto Days and A Sign of Affection, Michelle's picks of Ouran High School, the original Fruits Basket, and My Love Story, and Amanda's picks of Zenshu and the Ice Guy and his Cool Female Colleague. All anime discussed are found on Crunchyroll with Sakamoto Days found on Netflix.In Anime News, they discuss the opening credits and teaser for the highly anticipated Netflix anime adaptation of Devil May Cry due in April.  In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the second seasons of My Happy Marriage on Netflix and The Apothecary Diaries on Crunchyroll. They share their thoughts on the main characters, the romantic aspects of both seasons, how these seasons compare to their first seasons, and more. Stay tuned next month as Anime x Pop has its first ever anime draft!

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

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

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

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

Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelorette! Michelle and DJ are back! After a month's long hiatus Michelle and DJ return to recap Grant Ellis' season premiere of the Bachelor. They also go through a round table of various shows they've watched over the past month including The Floor, Ru Paul's Drag Race, and The Traitors. If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you'd like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!

There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters. Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening. It's the beginning of a new year, which also means the beginning of this year's theme on the Batman by the Numbers podcast; World's Finest.  Yes, this year we celebrate the other big DC superhero, the one and only Man of Steel, Superman!  As this year will not only bring a new DC Universe to film, but another massive Superman film from James Gunn, so we got to give everyone's favorite Kryptonian his due. As this is a Batman podcast though, we'll also be focusing on how Batman and Superman work, or don't work together.  As we all know, they have differing philosophies on how to fight crime and corruption.  In kicking off this year's theme, we dug up a gem from the late 90s that explores this theme rather well; The Batman/Superman Movie, otherwise known as the three-episode arc entitled “World's Finest.”   This first meeting of the animated series versions of Batman and Superman gives us everything; The Joker.  Lex Luthor.  Conflict between the heroes.  Harley Quinn.  Giant robots.  What else do you need? Daniel and Kris are joined once again by podcasting director of the pop break, Alex Marcus, as they dive into every detail imaginable with this movie, including the eternal question every DC fan has asked?  Who comes out on top – Batman or Superman. If you're in need of not only a Batman animated series throwback, but a Superman one as well, this is the episode for you. Also…find out why Alex Marcus has a childhood grudge with this movie that still hasn't healed!

There's never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you! Join us as we begin the new year with power duo and fellow anime aficionados Marshall and Courtney Stevenson of Blerd Watchers talking about two of the most highly anticipated anime of the Winter 2025 season.  Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Marshall's pick of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Courtney's picks of Yakuza Fiance: Raise wa Tanin ga li and Ajin: Demi Human, Josh's pick of The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store, and Amanda's pick of Honey Lemon Soda. All anime discussed are found on Crunchyroll with Ajin: Demi Human found on Netflix. In Anime News, they discuss the results of ⁠a recent Crunchyroll quiz highlighting the top anime crushes of 2024⁠ and share their own personal top three anime crushes.   In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the eagerly anticipated second season of last year's hit anime Solo Leveling and Netflix's newest entry in its quest to compete in the anime space - Sakamoto Days. They discuss their hype level, likes and dislikes, controversies that arose prior to season premieres, and more.  Stay tuned next month as Anime x Pop takes a romantic stroll via Season 2 of My Happy Marriage and The Apothecary Diaries.

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 Creature Commandos, Disney Plus's Skeleton Crew & What If, and Netflix's No Good Deed.  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 had to hand it to Netflix for thoroughly dominating the holidays with record breaking NFL games, music performances by Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter, & Chapelle Roan, comedy specials from Jaimie Fox and Nate Bargatze, hit TV shows like Squid Game and Black Doves, and hit movies like Carry On, The Six Triple Eight, and Emilia Perez, which has also become an awards season juggernaut. New Series Spotlight – This month, we are reviewing Netflix's Black Doves. The series was created by British TV vet Joe Barton, and follows Helen Webb, a politician's wife by day and covert spy by night, who attempts to unwind the mysterious conspiracy surrounding her lover's death without blowing her cover. The series stars Academy Award nominee Kiera Knightly as Helen, alongside her best friend and trigger man Sam, played by Ben Whishaw, and her shadowy handler Mrs. Reade, played by UK TV legend Sarah Lancashire. Most Anticipated Series of 2025 – Alex, Bill, and Josh break down their five most anticipated series of the year, along with some runners-up as they kick off 2025.Josh  Stranger Things S5 Severance S2 Daredevil: Born Again Andor S2 Wednesday S2 Bill  Daredevil: Born Again Stranger Things S5 Andor S2 The Last of Us S2 Wednesday S2 Alex  The Studio White Lotus S3 Severance S2 Daredevil: Born Again The Bear S4

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. In 2024, we brought you the year of villains.  We ranked the animated series villains, all the Joker actors, and most recently, Batman villains who've yet to make their live action film debut.  All these episodes are proof that more than any other superhero, Batman has the deepest roster of great villains.  We talked about Professor Pyg for crying out loud. In our last episode of 2024, it's time bring this theme home in style. We're drafting again, and this time, it's all VILLAIN THEMED. While villains were a category in last summer's Definitive Batman Draft, this draft takes the concept of a Batman villain even further, as we now draft specific iterations of villains spanning multiple movies, TV shows, comic arcs, and much more.  To mimic one of the great Jokers, “wait till they get a load of these categories.” Trust us when we tell you, we've come up with the definitive list of Batman villain categories. Returning to draft with Daniel and Kris are Alex Marcus, Podcasting Director of the Pop Break, and Randy Allain, co-host of the Pop Break's Pod of Doom, as well as Kris's co-host of the Media/Lit Podcast.  Also making his return to the podcast, it's co-host of the Anniversary Brothers podcast, and Pop Break's Anime podcast, Anime x Pop, Josh Sarnecky. Without spoiling too much, we'll just tell you the first two rounds of this draft are completely chaotic.  We can't stress this enough; you will be surprised early at some of these picks.   We present to you the DEFINITIVE BATMAN VILLAINS DRAFT!

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 in off season mode, as The Bachelor and its many spinoffs take the next few weeks off! This week Michelle and DJ recap the finale and reunion episodes of Netflix's The Ultimatum Season 3. They discuss who actually came off looking good this season, and how the show can change moving forward. They also have a brief discussion of Gerry Turner's recent announcement. 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! In this episode of Anime x Pop, Amanda and Josh reflect on a busy year of anime in 2024 by revisiting anime previously covered throughout the year to include initial thoughts and updates on whether those thoughts changed after watching more episodes. They share anime they wish they had room to cover on Anime x Pop during 2024 and also give out the first Anime x Pop awards to animes they felt were deserving in categories like Best New Anime, Best Recurring Anime, Best Anime of the Year and more.  Amanda and Josh take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Josh's continued love for Dragonball Daima and Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Season 3, his new recommendation of 365 Days to the Wedding, and Amanda's recommendation of The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan. All recommendations, except Bleach TYBW which is on Hulu/Disney Plus, are found on Crunchyroll. In Anime News, they discuss potential updates they are most excited to hear about from this month's Jump Festa including possible release dates for Jujitsu Kaisen Season 3, Spy x Family Season 3, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, the upcoming Demon Slayer film trilogy, and Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc. Josh was also hoping to hear more about the fate of Dragonball Super given Akira Toriyama's untimely passing.   Stay tuned next month as Anime x Pop starts off 2025 with Netflix's highly anticipated Sakamoto Days and Solo Leveling Season 2.

Welcome to Saturday Morning Adventures - ThePopBreak.com's audio appreciation for all things animated. What better way to celebrate the holidays than by talking about the 40th Anniversary of the television debut of Mickey's Christmas Carol. On December 10, 1984, Disney's Oscar-nominated short film adaptation of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol premiered on NBC. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is the host and is joined by special guest Michelle Chapman (Roses & Rejections Podcast) to discuss the special. The two wax poetic about seeing the film for the first time as kids, how the film has aged over the past 40 years, showing the special to their respective children and why this is an elite version of the classic Christmas tale. They also tangent on how awful the Guy Pearce starring version of the film was and the insidiousness of Cocomelon for some laughs. They also discuss the shorts that have appeared before the film and have a long conversation about all their favorite holiday offerings at Disney World.

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 in off season mode, as The Bachelor and its many spinoffs take the next few weeks off! This week, DJ and Michelle discuss Netflix's the Ultimatum Episodes 1-5. They go over all of the couples and discuss who they think can make it through this crazy show, and what it says about the people who stick through it. They do a brief recap of this season of the Great British Bake Off, and give Georgie a well deserved apology. 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!

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 opted with the August's news that the Amazon, Disney, and NBCUniversal had finalized their television rights deal with the NBA, while Alex handed it over to July's news that SkyDance had officially agreed to merge with Paramount Global. 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, Disney Plus, and Peacock had incredible years, but who won the year and who was their most improved streamer? Tune in to find out! The Beast Series of 2024 – 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 - Agatha All Along (The Penguin, Fallout) Josh's Series of the Year - Shogun (The Penguin, House of the Dragon) Alex's Series of the Year - Ripley (Hacks, Shogun) Finally, the hosts close out 2024 by circling back to their Most Anticipated Series of 2024 from this past January to see how their collective optimism and enthusiasm paid off.

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 in off season mode, as The Bachelor and its many spinoffs take the next few weeks off! This week Michelle and DJ are joined by Pop Break Editor in Chief, Bill Bodkin, for a preview of the 2024 Great British Bake Off finale. They discuss who they think will win and talk about their favorite bakes and bakers from this season. Finally, they give a quick preview for what will be coming up on Roses and Rejections for the rest of the year. 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 the first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette! It's the Golden Bachelorette finale and Michelle and DJ....don't have much to say. They cover a very underwhelming finale and discuss where the franchise goes from here. They then give a quick preview for Grant's Bachelor season and what, if anything, they're looking forward to. 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 all know Batman has a deep roster of villains.  In fact, he has such a deep roster, that many of them haven't gotten the call yet to the big screen.  Out of all the villains who have yet to make their live action film debut, who do we want to see most make the leap? That's what we're here to determine, as we rank the villains we want to see most in a live action movie who have yet to appear.  It's time to celebrate the bench players of the Batman rogues gallery; Mad Hatter.  Clayface.  Calendar Man.  Firefly.  And plenty more, as Daniel and Kris are joined by Podcasting Director of the Pop Break, Alex Marcus, and returning guest, Perry Constantine of the Superhero Cinephiles Podcast. This is a wild countdown as rankings were all over the map for this one.  The crew discuss each villain's potential in a Matt Reeves movie, as well as in the new James Gunn universe, with plenty of pitches and theories to go around.  Also, as an added bonus, each crew member did a bit of fan casting, as for the ten names we ranked, everyone assigned their dream casting choice for each villain role.  Were there any crossovers?  You'll have to listen to find out. If you've been craving an episode about underrated Batman villains, this is your dream 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! In this episode of Anime x Pop, Amanda and Josh are joined by guest Kelvin Kately of the Datfeelin Podcast Network (DFPN), the No Gimmicks Podcast, and the SmokePit podcast as they delve into the frenetic energy of Dandadan, discussing topics such as whether the main story and episode pacing are too chaotic, who is the ultimate granny between Granny Seiko andTurbo Granny, and the development of its main duo Okarun and Momo. They then transition to the intense third cour of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War to share insights on returning beloved characters such as Grimmjow and Kenpachi, Orihime's role and whether she deserves the criticism she has been subjected to, and speculating on where the remainder of this cour and the final cour will go. This episode also includes Kelvin's introduction of the DFPN Network, the podcasts underneath the network's umbrella, and various projects being undertaken.  Our enthusiasts also take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Josh's thoughts on last month's topic selection - Dragonball Daima, Kelvin's recommendations of Ninja Scroll and My Friend Totoro, and Amanda's recommendation of Shangri La Frontier: Season 2.  Dragonball Daima and Shangri La Frontier are currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Ninja Scroll on Apple TV and HIDIVE, and My Friend Totoro on Max.  In Anime News, they discuss the new post credit scene from Attack on Titan: The Last Attack currently in theaters in Japan.  Stay tuned next month for Anime x Pop's year in review mega draft!

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 the first ever season of The Golden Bachelorette, but... This week Michelle and DJ cover the Love is Blind S7 reunion and the fantasy suite episode of the Golden Bachelorette. They start discussing Pascal's shocking departure before discussing the underwhelming Love is Blind Reunion. They spend most of the time talking about Tyler and Ashley before discussing the other couples which leads to a discussion of a disappointing season. 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 Penguin, Disney Plus's Agatha All Along, and Apple TV+'s Slow Horses.  News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh parse through all the lessons they learned while reading tea leaves at the MIPCOM even in Cannes, as major streamers and networks try to sell the narrative that procedural dramas are the wave of the future.. Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Bill went with Disney Plus, after the success of Agatha All Along, while Josh selected Apple TV Plus with Shrinking back for a second season and Severance setting a second season trailer, finally. Alex, however, opted for Netflix, thanks to its fantastic streaming ratings this month on the back of hits like Monster and Nobody Wants This. New Series Spotlight – This month, we are reviewing Peacock's Hysteria! The series is the debut series by writer Matthew Scott Caine, and follows a 1980s midwestern town beset by a satanic panic after a teen boy goes missing with a pentagram painted at the crime scene. The series stars Julie Bowen & Anna Camp as local concerned mothers, and Emjay Anthony leading the teen cast as a social outcast willing to exploit the panic to make his band seem cool so he can win the affections of his high school crush

Saturday Morning Adventures closes out the spooky season with a trip to The Mystery Shack as they show some love to the cult classic animated series, Gravity Falls! Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and is joined by one of his oldest friends -- Emmy & Annie Award-winning producer Andrew Hymas (Hilda, Octonauts)-- the person who introduced him to the series. Bill and Andrew discuss Alex Hirsch's series that had a wildly inconsistent broadcast run and how the series was able to overcome its unique schedule to score big ratings, a cult following and multiple New York Times bestselling books.  They discuss their love for the series, how Bill convinced his daughter to finally watch the series, why Gruncle Stan defied all of Andrew's expectations and the absolute litany of big name guest stars the series drew in.  They also talk about their three favorite episodes and in honor of Halloween, they review the  Season 1 episode entitled, "Summerween."