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!
Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.
Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler discuss the heavily filtered 2009 thriller “A Perfect Getaway” with Steve Zahn? Join them as they discuss early Timothy Olyphant, how they would survive in the woods and a twist so stupid it made Tyler noticeably angry at the top and Allie laugh for her expert trolling skills. Will they ever recover or get lost in the weeds of this bonkers movie? Listen and find out.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
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!
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.
Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD, all 14 films in Fox’s X-Verse, and a collection of Marvel Films from the 2000s.
Welcome to Season 7 of Bill vs MCU, Marvel’s Animated Adventure! During the next few months, Alex and Bill will be catching up on all the major animated series Marvel has put out over the last four years. This includes two shows that Hulu’s MODOK and Hit-Monkey as well as Marvel Animated Studio’s productions such as What If…?, I Am Groot, Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel’s Zombies, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!
If you are looking for coverage of X-Men ‘97, please check out Alex’s weekly coverage of the series from the spring of 2024, including the episode where he assigned Taylor Swift songs to all the lovelorn X-Men Characters.
This month, Alex and Bill kick things off by breaking down the short-lived Hulu Offenders-Verse plans before reviewing MODOK Season 1 and Hit-Monkey Season 1 and Season 2.
In their opening act, Bill and Alex dive into all the latest production news surrounding Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as well as brief updates on Daredevil: Born Again and VisionQuest!
Come back next month as they count down their top ten What If…? episodes with some special guests. What a refresher on the series? Check out all three seasons, now streaming on Disney Plus!
This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.
In the twelfth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, Randy, and music journalist/author Daniel Bukszpan discuss the final Sabbath album and the band’s reunion with Ozzy Osbourne. They dig into what constitutes “raw” production values, elucidate an extended metaphor about the “Black Sabbath piñata,” and propose a counterpoint to Iron Man with “Zinc Man.” And of course, they recommend other artists they’ve been enjoying for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
We Know That It Is Good (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)
Chris – God Is Dead?
Daniel – Methademic (bonus track)
Justin – Age of Reason
Randy – Damaged Soul
Nobody Wants Him (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Live Forever
Daniel – N/A
Justin – Live Forever (chorus)
Randy – Loner
Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – Dear Father
Daniel – Dear Father/Methademic
Justin – Dear Father
Randy – Zeitgeist
Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – Age of Reason
Daniel – Age of Reason
Justin – Zeitgeist
Randy – End of the Beginning
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Mastodon
Daniel – Iron Maiden
Justin – Obituary
Randy – Natalie Bergman
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a family sitcom created by Andy and Susan Borowitz. It premiered on September 10, 1990 on NBC. The show ran for six seasons and a total of 148 episodes. The series ended on May 20, 1996.
The show follows a fictionalized version of Will Smith as he moves from Philadelphia to Bel-Air to live with his Aunt Vivian (Janet Hubert, Daphne Maxwell Reid) and Uncle Phil (James Avery). Will’s hip hop attitude clashes with their upper-class lifestyle.
Living with them are Will’s cousins Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro), Ashley (Tatyana M. Ali), and Hilary (Karyn Parsons), as well as their butler Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell). Later, Will’s cousin Nicky (Ross Bagley) is born.
Other characters include Will’s mom Vy (Vernee Watson), his friend Jazz (DJ Jazzy Jeff),his ex-girlfriend Jackie (Tyra Banks), and his fiancé Lisa (Nia Long).
The show is a mainstay in syndication and spawned a dramatic reimagining on Peacock called Bel-Air.
Aaron and Josh talk about their experience with the show, its pilot, the characters, and its humor. They also discuss the reunion special and Will Smith’s career after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is streaming on Hulu.
In this episode of Blerd Watchers, hosts Marshall and Courtney return with a packed agenda. They kick things off with updates and trailers in the entertainment world, including reactions to Marvel Zombies, Alice in Borderland Season 3, and more. The duo dives into ongoing series Kaiju No. 8 and Gachiakuta, analyzing character arcs and animations. They also review Sandman Season 2, highlighting its complex mythological elements, and explore the dynamic storytelling of Eyes of Wakanda. The show wraps up with a heartfelt discussion on the life examinations presented in Netflix's The Four Seasons. Also, the hosts promote a special fundraiser in collaboration with St. Jude Children's Hospital.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:20 Entertainment Highlights and Updates
03:45 K-Pop Demon Hunters Review
05:31 News and Rumors Lightning Round
16:00 Snap Trailer Reactions: Marvel Zombies
35:34 Blue Eye Samurai S2 Speculations
36:23 Fallout S2 Trailer Reaction
39:15 Kaiju No. 8 Episode Breakdown
49:21 Gachiakuta: New Anime Spotlight
01:09:35 Sandman S2 Review
01:34:33 Eyes of Wakanda Review
01:42:22 The Four Seasons Review
01:59:49 Final Thoughts and Fundraiser
Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.
Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler dive into the extremely popular 2017 Netflix original movie that you’ve definitely heard of, “You Get Me” starring Bella Thorne, Taylor John Smith and Halston Sage. Join them as they instruct high school boys how to not crash out at learning their girlfriend lived a life before meeting them, stumble through the career of Thorne up to this point and, of course, make reference to the Scream TV series. What happens when Swimfan meets Fatal Attraction in a glass of melted ice? Nothing good!
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
There’s never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!
Join us as we 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.
This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.
In the eleventh official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy discuss the last Sabbath album with Ronnie James Dio. They debate the cheese factor in Dio’s vocals and lyrics, express disappointment over the lack of a connection between one song and a Mark Twain work, and reveal the song that reminds them of a certain character on Peaky Blinders. And of course, they recommend other artists they’ve been enjoying for your listening pleasure.
Host Picks:
We Know That It Is Good (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like)
Chris – Too Late
Justin – TV Crimes
Randy – Buried Alive
Nobody Wants Him (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)
Chris – Letters from Earth
Justin – Letters from Earth
Randy – Letters from Earth
Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric)
Chris – I
Justin – Too Late
Randy – Computer God
Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment)
Chris – After All (The Dead)
Justin – I
Randy – Sins of the Father
Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:
Chris – Audioslave
Justin – Marillion
Randy – Fiona Apple
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.
Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in Fox’s X-Verse.
For the last six months they have been in their Marvel Zombie Era, where they put the spotlight on some iconic Marvel superheroes before the MCU had the chance to reinvent them, as the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps gradually approached. Now, they finally get into all the highs and lows of the latest entry in the Multiverse Saga. Who had a worse day, The Invisible Woman or The Silver Surfer? What happened to Ben Grimm’s arc? Does Pedro work as Reed Richards? And what did they make of the magic CG baby? All that and more will be revealed!
In their opening act, Bill and Alex dive into all the latest production news surrounding Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They also unveil their plans for their new season!
Come back next month as they kick off their season, Marvel’s Animated Adventures, with a discussion of M.O.D.O.K. and Hitmonkey Season 1 & 2, available on Hulu and Disney Plus!
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.
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!
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Dora the Explorer.
Dora the Explorer is an animated children’s show created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner. The series premiered on August 14, 2000 on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. block. The series ran for 177 episodes. The show officially ended in 2019, after a multi-year hiatus.
The series centers on a 7-year-old Latina girl named Dora (Kathleen Herles, Caitlin Sanchez, Fátima Ptacek) and her talking monkey friend Boots (Harrison Chad, Regan Mizrahi, Koda Gursoy). Dora and Boots travel wide and far, teaching viewers Spanish along the way. The duo is regularly confronted by Swiper (Marc Weiner), a mischievous fox that tries to hide their items.
Dora the Explorer has grown into a multimedia franchise with shows, movies, and games. In other countries, Dora is often dubbed to teach viewers English. Dora, the latest show, is streaming on Paramount+. The explorer hit the big screen in the live action Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
Aaron and Josh touch briefly upon the 1999 Dora the Explorer pilot before going into the series proper. They talk about the show’s educational value, its animation, and its legacy. They also discuss the new Paramount+ show.
For more Nick Jr., you can listen to Aaron and Josh’s podcast on Gullah Gullah Island.
Dora the Explorer is streaming on Paramount+
Welcome to Blerd Watchers! ThePopBreak.com's monthly podcast about TV shows with a Blerdy twist! Come hang out with Courtney & Marshall, two married Blerds, as they navigate all the dopeness on TV and share insights and opinions on the monthly show topics!
In this episode, Courtney and Marshall return for a jam-packed episode as summer winds down, bringing you their signature blend of humor, pop culture insights, and candid conversation. This month, they dive into a charcuterie board of Snap trailer reactions, and, for the first time ever, create a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) tier list. Along the way, expect tangents on everything from classic TV shows to the evolution of superhero movies, plus plenty of laughs and honest takes. Whether you’re a die-hard Marvel fan or just love great banter, this episode has something for everyone.
Time-Coded Chapters:
(04:24) – Snap Trailer Reactions: Terminal List: Dark Wolf(13:20) – Snap Trailer Reactions: Spartacus House of Asher(24:00) – Snap Trailer Reactions: Love Brooklyn(27:00) – Nicole Beharie Appreciation & Industry Talk(31:00) – Snap Trailer Reactions: Highest to Lowest (Spike Lee Joint)41:00 – MCU Tier List Introduction43:30 – Breaking Down the MCU: Secret Invasion, Thor, Ant-Man, and More1:00:00 – MCU TV Shows: Moon Knight, She-Hulk, Falcon & Winter Soldier1:15:00 – Marvel Movies: Eternals, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, and More1:30:00 – Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers Rankings1:45:00 – S-Tier Debates: Iron Man, WandaVision, X-Men 97, and More1:55:00 – Final Thoughts, Podcast Wrap-Up, and Listener Shoutouts
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Make sure to check out their other podcast, Blerd Life with My Wife on your favorite podcasting app and on Twitter & Instagram.
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Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.
Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler discuss the oddly tonally shifting 1989 movie “War of the Roses,” starring their sarcastic favorite, Michael Douglass, and their actual favorite, Kathleen Turner - Danny DeVito is there too. Join them as they track the end of this marriage, unpack why anyone would be attracted to yet another Michael Douglass character and get on a weird tangent about HPV and “The Simpsons.”
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath. The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.
In this special episode, Chris, Justin, and Randy pay tribute to His Ozzness himself, John Michael Osbourne. They talk about what Ozzy has meant to them, their thoughts on his solo career, and what made him such a bright star in the firmament of heavy metal.
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.
