Shows
The Pop BreakTV Break: October 2025 - Reviews of House of Guinness, The Great British Baking Show, Alien: Earth, & Peacemaker + Who's Buying Warner Bros?Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.Here’s the format of the show:The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Hulu’s Alien: Earth, Netflix’s The Great British Baking Show, Roku’s Celebrity Halloween Baking Special, and HBO Max’s Peacemaker Season 2.Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news that Warner Bros...
2025-10-061h 35The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: Animated Adventures Part 1 - Hulu's MODOK & Hit-MonkeyHello 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, Marve...
2025-09-291h 57The Pop BreakTV Break: September 2025 - Reviews of Demon Slayer, Peacemaker Season 2, Alien: Earth + 2025 Emmy's PreviewWelcome 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 dea...
2025-09-011h 25The Pop BreakTV Break: July 2025 - Reviews of Ironheart, The Bear, Demon Slayer, Smoke + Why is Neil Druckmann Out at The Last of Us?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...
2025-07-071h 14The Pop BreakTV Break: June 2025 - Reviews of Sirens; Andor; Hacks; The Last of Us; The Studio PLUS Sports Streaming Success StoryWelcome 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...
2025-06-021h 14The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: Marvel Zombies Era Part 3 - Blade, Blade II, and Blade: TrinityDirector Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in Fox’s X-Verse.Now they are diving into their Marvel Zombies Era, where they run down some of Marvel Entertainment’s most notable and notorious films featuring characters t...
2025-05-192h 13The Pop BreakTV Break: May 2025 - Reviews of Everybody's Live, The Last of Us, Daredevil: Born Again, and Netflix’s The Four Seasons + How Andor Is Worth $300MWelcome 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 An...
2025-05-051h 07The Pop BreakTV Break: April 2025 - Reviews of White Lotus, The Pitt, Daredevil: Born Again, and Netflix’s Adolescence + Gunsmoke’s Surprise Streaming SuccessWelcome 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 se...
2025-04-091h 44The Pop BreakTV Break: March 2025 - Reviews of White Lotus, Spider-Man, Severance, and Suits: LA + The Future of Star Wars TVWelcome 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 rece...
2025-03-031h 55The Pop BreakTV Break: February 2025 - Reviews of Hulu's Paradise, Max's The Pitt, & AppleTV's Severance; Plus a Deep Dive on Netflix's 2025 Plans and Mikey Madison's Better Things RevisitedWelcome 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...
2025-02-031h 21The Pop BreakBatman By The Numbers: The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997)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 Ingerso...
2025-01-241h 06The Pop BreakTV Break: 2025 TV Preview Plus Netflix Reigns Supreme & Black Doves Takes FlightWelcome 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...
2025-01-061h 58The Pop BreakTV Break: December 2024 - The Best Series, Biggest Stories, & Most Important Streamers of 2024Pop 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...
2024-12-032h 23The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: Defenders Disassembled - Daredevil S3 + MCU 2025 PreviewHello 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 they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This year, they journeyed into Fox’s X-Verse with their X-Treme X-Watch.
Now they are back with the...
2024-11-181h 55The Pop BreakTV Break: November 2024 - Legal & Hospital Shows Are BACK + Reviews of Agatha All Along; The Penguin; Slow Horses; & Hysteria!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 t...
2024-11-011h 10The Pop BreakTV Break: October 2024 - Agatha All Along; The Penguin; English Teacher; Slow Horses + Netflix's Latest Data DumpWelcome 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, Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, and Netflix’s Miss Night & Day.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh parse through all the lessons they lear...
2024-09-301h 18The Pop BreakTV Break: August 2024 - NBA's Landmark TV Deal, House of the Dragon's Epic Season, Peacock Olympic Month & Batman: Caped Crusader's Fresh TakeWelcome 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 House of the Dragon S2 & Fantasmas S1, Max’s My Adventure with Superman S2, and Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh breakdown all the details in the...
2024-08-051h 16The Pop BreakTV Break: July 2024 - Skydance's Paramount Merger, Tubi's Streaming Dominance, House of the Dragon S2 and The Acolyte S1 Battle, and The Bear ReturnsWelcome 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 House of the Dragon S2, Disney Plus’s The Acolyte S1, Hulu’s The Bear, and Netflix’s Ripley.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh react to breaking news that Skydance has...
2024-07-091h 19The Pop BreakTV Break: June 2024 - Netflix Nabs NFL, Disney Drops Marvel TV Dates, Hacks S3 Shines, & Bodkin Prompts DebateWelcome 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 Hacks S3 & My Adventures with Superman S2, and Netflix’s Bodkin.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh react to the news from this years Upfronts presentations including news from Amazon, Disne...
2024-06-031h 36The Pop BreakTV Break: May 2024 - Shogun's Finale Shines, Dead Boy Detectives Prompt Debate, and X-Men '97 Maintains Excellence PLUS Amazon & Disney Land NBA Deal?!?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 FX’s Shogun, Disney Plus’s X-Men ‘97 and Bluey, Max’s The Girls on the Bus, and Prime Video’s Fallout.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh react to the news that Amazon and Di...
2024-04-301h 13The Pop BreakSaturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1E7 PLUS The Tortured X-Men Department!Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ThePopBreak.com and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today.
For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and K Anderson, the host of the wonderful interview podcast Lost Spaces, as they give you instant reactions to every episode of X-Men ‘97, the Disney Plus revival of the beloved 1992 classic X-Men: The Animated Series...
2024-04-291h 20The Pop BreakSaturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 S1E5 Remember ItHello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ThePopBreak.com and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today.
For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and K Anderson, the host of the wonderful interview podcast Lost Spaces, as they give you instant reactions to every episode of X-Men ‘97, the Disney Plus revival of the beloved 1992 classic...
2024-04-131h 23The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: MCU News Update - Spring 2024Hello 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 they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they are journeying into Fox’s X-Verse with their X-Treme X-Watch as they prepare for Deadpool...
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Pivot2FirstEpisode 31: Alex Marcus talks iCIMS and Challenges of HR SoftwareSummary
Mike Seidle and David Bernstein speak with Alex Marcus, the founder and CEO of Integral Recruiting Design, about the challenges and best practices of implementing and utilizing iCIMS. They discuss the importance of recruiting and hiring, the role of software in recruiting processes, and the impact of people and processes on technology. They also explore the complexity of recruiting and HR systems, the challenges of change management, and the integration of multiple systems. Throughout the conversation, Alex emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that considers both the technical and human aspects of implementing and optimizing...
2024-04-0845 minThe Pop BreakSaturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1E4 Motendo / Lifedeath Part 1Hello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ThePopBreak.com and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today.
For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and K Anderson, the host of the wonderful interview podcast Lost Spaces, as they give you instant reactions to every episode of X-Men ‘97, the Disney Plus revival of the beloved 1992 classic X-Men: The Animated Series...
2024-04-0647 minThe Pop BreakTV Break: April 2024 - 3 Body Problem, X-Men '97, Girls5Eva, and Mr. Beast Goes to AmazonWelcome 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 talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including DisneyPlus’s X-Men: ‘97 and Netflix’s Girls5Eva.
News Break – Alex and Bill react to the news that Amazon Prime Video has reached a deal with YouTuber Mr. Beast to create the world’s largest...
2024-04-011h 15The Pop BreakSaturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 S1E3 Fire Made FleshHello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ThePopBreak.com and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today.
For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and K Anderson, the host of the wonderful interview podcast Lost Spaces, as they give you instant reactions to every episode of X-Men ‘97, the Disney Plus revival of the beloved 1992 classic X-Men: The Animated Series...
2024-03-3036 minThe Pop BreakSaturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1 PremiereHello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ThePopBreak.com and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today.
For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and K Anderson, the host of the wonderful interview podcast Lost Spaces, as they give you instant reactions to every episode of X-Men ‘97, the Disney Plus revival of the beloved 1992 classic X-Men: The Animated Series...
2024-03-231h 13The Pop BreakSaturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 PreviewHello and welcome to Pop Break TV’s brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ThePopBreak.com and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today.
For the next ten weeks, this podcast will be led by Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and K Anderson, the host of the wonderful interview podcast Lost Spaces, as they give you instant reactions to every episode of X-Men ‘97, the Disney Plus revival of the beloved 1992 classic X-Men: The...
2024-03-1656 minThe Pop BreakTV Break: March 2024 - Shogun Stuns While Avatar Argues For Its Existence Plus Is Sports Hulu The Future?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 ABC’s Abbott Elementary, HBO’s True Detective: Night Country, and Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh react to the news that DIsney, WBD, and Fox will launch...
2024-03-041h 13The Pop BreakTV Break: February 2024 - Netflix's Griselda, Jon Stewart's The Daily Show, True Detective S4, & A Look Back At Reservation DogsWelcome 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 Disney Plus’s Echo, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building S1, FX’s Fargo, HBO’s True Detective: Night Country, and Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho.
Mini Segment – Emmy thoughts and a review of Res...
2024-01-291h 24The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: Dream Avengers Team + The 2023 Feige AwardsHello 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 they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD.
This month, with their rewatch concluded, Alex & Bill start off by announcing what Season 4 of Bill vs...
2024-01-092h 19The Pop BreakTV Break: January 2024 - What If...? S2, Blue Eyed Samurai S1, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, & Our 2024 TV PreviewWelcome 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 Disney Plus’s Hawkeye and What If…? S2, Netflix’s Blue Eyed Samurai, and Netflix’s Pokemon Concierge.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh preview the year ahead by discuss the ten shows they ca...
2024-01-031h 59The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: Phase V Part 2 - Secret Invasion, Loki S2, & The MarvelsHello 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 they spent most of 2023 covering Netflix’s The Defenders Saga, and the first four seasons of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD.
Now it is finally time again to check in with the MCU Phase V. That’s right, Bill & Alex are covering the...
2023-12-122h 34The Pop BreakTV Break: December 2023 - The Best Series, Biggest Stories, & Most Important Streamers of 2023Pop 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...
2023-12-051h 37The Pop BreakTV Break: November 2023 - Loki S2's Shocks; The Fall of The House of Usher & Lessons in Chemistry Debut; Remembering Matthew PerryWelcome 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 Disney Plus’s Loki S2, Netflix’s The Fall of the House of Usher & The Great British Baking Show, Prime Video’s Gen V, and Hulu’s Spy x Family S2.
News Break – A...
2023-10-301h 27The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: Agents of SHIELD S4 - LMD w/ SP RupertHello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
In this episode, the androids are on the loose and Alex & Bill are grabbing the nearest shotgun ax as they review Agents of SHIELD S4E9-S4E15 aka the LMD arc.
To help fight off the new robot overlor...
2023-10-122h 29The Pop BreakTV Break: October 2023 - Ahsoka Astonishes Again; Reservation Dogs Sticks The Landing; WGA Wins Big; & Gen V Generates DiscourseWelcome 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 Reservation Dogs, Netflix’s The Great British Baking Show, & Disney Plus’s Ahsoka.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh break down the landmark deal between the WGA & the AMPTP, which finally...
2023-10-021h 22The Pop BreakTV Break: September 2023 - Ahsoka S1 Dazzles; Reservation Dogs S3 Dominates; MGM+’s The Winter King Debuts; & AMPTP Dooms WGA NegotiationsWelcome 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 My Adventures with Superman, Hulu’s Reservation Dogs, FX’s What We Do In The Shadows, HBO’s How To with John Wilson, Netflix’s One Piece & Derry Girls, & Disney Plus’s Ahsoka.
N...
2023-09-041h 20The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: Agents of SHIELD S2 - The Rise of The Inhumans w/ Aaron SarneckyHello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After rewatching the first four phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in season one and rewatching most of the first phase of Marvel’s Defenders Saga in season two, Alex and Bill are back with their third season, en...
2023-08-152h 17The Pop BreakTV Break: August 2023 - Heartstopper’s S2 Swoons; Special Ops: Lioness Lowers The Bar; AMPTP Refuses to Return To Table w/ WGA, SAG-AFTRA; & AEW Collision Continues to ImpressWelcome 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 Harley Quinn, Hulu’s Futurama & Reservation Dogs, FX’s What We Do In The Shadows, HBO’s How To with John Wilson, AppleTV+’s The Afterparty, Netflix’s Heartstopper, Disney Plus’s Bluey, TNT’s AEW C...
2023-08-071h 30The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: Agents of SHIELD S1 - The Fall of SHIELD w/ Lani Diane RichHello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After rewatching the first four phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in season one and rewatching most of the first phase of Marvel’s Defenders Saga in season two, Alex and Bill are back with their third season, en...
2023-07-182h 14The Pop BreakTV Break: July 2023 - Secret Invasion Stumbles; Black Mirror Returns; Tom Holland Tries His Best; & The Best of 2023 TV So FarWelcome 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, Josh, and special guest Courtney Stevenson talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Netflix’s Black Mirror and The Way of the House Husband; AppleTV Plus’s Platonic and The Crowded Room, and FreeVee’s Jury Duty.
News Break – Alex, Bill, Josh, an...
2023-07-102h 16The Pop BreakTV Break: June 2023 - American Born Chinese Charms; WGA Strikes; & Succession, Barry, Yellowjackets, Ted Lasso, & The Flash EndWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s Succession & Barry, Showtime’s Yellowjackets, AppleTV Plus’s Ted Lasso, FreeVee’s Jury Duty, CW’s The Flash, and Disney Plus’s The Mandalorian & Kiff.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discu...
2023-06-051h 36The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: The Defenders Saga V - The DefendersHello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pair are taking a...
2023-05-092h 27The Pop BreakTV Break: May 2023 - Succession Soars; Citadel Sinks; And WBD Starts Their Max EraWelcome 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, and Special Guest Host Aaron Sarnecky talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s Succession, AMC’s Better Call Saul (now on Netflix), and Disney Plus’s The Mandalorian, Peter Pan & Wendy; Star Wars: Rebels, and Marvel’s Luke Cage S1.
New...
2023-05-011h 25The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: The Defenders Saga IV - Luke Cage S1Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pair are t...
2023-04-112h 31The Pop BreakTV Break: April 2023 - WWE Makes Its Move, Hulu Twists In The Wind, The Power Lacks Juice, & Mando's A Mixed BagWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s Succession, Crunchyroll’s Camp Fire Cooking In Another World with My Absurd Skill, ABC’s Abbott Elementary, AppleTV+’s Shrinking, Peacock’s Poker Face, CW’s Superman & Lois and The Flash, and Disney...
2023-04-041h 29The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: The Defenders Saga III - Daredevil S2Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pa...
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The Pop BreakTV Break: March 2023 - Mando Returns; The Last of Us Divides; Poker Face Soothes; & Daisy Jones and The Six DisappointsWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s The Last of Us, Crunchyroll’s Demonslayer, ABC’s Abbott Elementary, AppleTV+’s Shrinking, Peacock’s Poker Face, and Disney Plus’s The Mandalorian.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh dive deep o...
2023-03-061h 56The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: The Defenders Saga II - Jessica Jones S1Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pa...
2023-02-141h 44The Pop BreakTV Break: February 2023 - Poker Face Delights, The Last of Us Devastates, & Netflix Defies ExpectationsWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s The Last of Us, The Roku Channel’s Great American Baking Show Celebrity Holiday Special, ABC’s Abbott Elementary, and AppleTV+’s Shrinking.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the...
2023-02-061h 18The Pop BreakGood Bye To All That: Firefly Lane S2 Part 1This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Talk Film Society’s Manish Mathur, host of It Pod to Be You to discuss the first half of the second and final season of Netflix’s Firefly Lane, based on the novel by Kristin Hannah.
Together, they heap praise on this series’ talented leading ladies, Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke, stick up for Lisa Karen, empathize with Cloud, finally find something to like about Mara, defend Tully in every decade, and wonder if the show stacked the deck aga...
2023-01-281h 41The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: The Defenders Saga I - Daredevil S1Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse, with reviews and interviews on the film and television series that may be drawn upon as the MCU dives deeper and deeper into its Multiverse Saga.
After completing their twelve month rewatch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Alex and Bill are fully embracing the ethos of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga with miniseries devoted to all the MCU-adjacent material out there. Currently, the pa...
2023-01-241h 55The Pop BreakTV Break: January 2023 - Our Most Anticipated Series of 2023 PLUS Wednesday Breaks Big, Netflix Breaks Records, & Fleishman Is In Trouble Breaks The MoldWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Netflix’s Wednesday & Komi Can’t Communicate, and FX on Hulu’s Fleishman Is In Trouble. They also briefly discuss Netflix’s Dark and 1899.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh skip the news cy...
2023-01-111h 28The Pop BreakBill vs. The MCU: The 2022 Fieges + Guardians Holiday SpecialHello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!
The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex successfully...
2022-12-203h 01The Pop BreakTV Break: December 2022 - The Best Series, Biggest Stories, & Most Important Streamers of 2022Pop 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 all agreed was the biggest for the world of TV this...
2022-12-071h 53The Pop BreakTV Break: November 2022 - House of the Dragon & Rings of Power End, Henry Cavill Bolts, High School Stuns, Andor Makes The Leap, and The Peripheral UnderperformsWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Andor; HBOMAX’s House of the Dragon; Prime Video’s The Rings of Power; FreeVee’s High School, and FX’s Atlanta.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the n...
2022-11-021h 32The Pop BreakThe Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Arrow 10th AnniversaryThis month Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are talking about Arrow for its 10th anniversary. Joining them as special guest is Alex Marcus, Podcast Editor for The Pop Break.
Developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg, Arrow is a superhero show based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow. The series premiered on The CW on October 10, 2012 and ran for eight seasons, finishing at 170 episodes. The series finale aired on January 28, 2020.
Arrow tells the story of Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), a wealthy playboy rescued from an island in the North China Sea. Queen returns...
2022-10-121h 38The Pop BreakTV Break: October 2022 - Andor Astonishes, House of the Dragon Time-Hops, Trevor Noah Bolts, Entergalactic Stalls Out, and Reservation Dogs Reigns SupremeWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Andor & She-Hulk; HBOMAX’s House of the Dragon; Netflix’s The Great British Baking Show & Extraordinary Attorney Woo, FX’s Atlanta, and Hulu’s Reservation Dogs & Ramy.
News Break – Ale...
2022-10-051h 33The Pop BreakTV Break: September 2022 - Prime Video's The Rings of Power & HBO's House of the Dragon Battle for Fantasy Supremacy; Hulu's Reservation Dogs Delight; & Matt Taylor Previews The EmmysWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month with special guest Matt Taylor including Disney Plus’s She-Hulk; Paramount Plus’s Evil; Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power & Paper Girls, AppleTV Plus’s Bad Sisters, and Hulu’s Res...
2022-09-071h 35The Pop BreakTV Break: August 2022 - DisneyPlus’s Ms. Marvel Ends; Hulu’s The Bear Dominates; Prime Video’s Paper Girls Surprises; and The Flash Sprints to the Finish at CWWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Ms. Marvel & Baymax; AMC’s Better Call Saul; and Hulu’s The Bear.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the recent news that CW’s The Flash will be re...
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The Pop BreakTV Break: July 2022 - DisneyPlus’s Obi-Wan Kenobi Ends and Ms. Marvel Premieres; AppleTV+’s Loot Struggles to Secure The Bag; and AMC’s Better Call Saul Is Even Better On RewatchWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Obi-Wan Kenobi & Ms. Marvel; AMC’s Better Call Saul; and HBOMax’s Hacks & The Staircase.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh take a break from industry news to shine some...
2022-06-291h 13The Pop BreakTV Break: June 2022 - DisneyPlus’s Obi-Wan Kenobi & Netflix’s Stranger Things 4 Face Off; Star Wars Celebration Delivers; Prime Video’s Night Sky Confounds; & HBOMax’s Hacks Reigns SupremeWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Obi-Wan Kenobi; Netflix’s Stranger Things S4; and HBOMax’s Hacks.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss all the latest news coming out of Star Wars Celebration la...
2022-06-021h 21The Pop BreakTV Break: May 2022 - FX’s Under the Banner of Heaven Debuts on Hulu; AppleTV+ Wraps Up Pachinko; David Simon Returns to HBO; & Netflix Returns to EarthWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s We Own This City; Netflix’s Russian Doll S2; Disney Plus’s Moon Knight; and AppleTV Plus’s Severance & Pachinko.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss all the latest news...
2022-05-031h 34The Pop BreakTV Break: April 2022 - FX’s Atlanta is Back; Hulu's The Dropout Wins The Scammer Crown; AppleTV's Big Month; & There's Too Much Spring TVWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBOMAX’s Our Flag Means Death; HBO’s Winning Time; ABC’s Abbot Elementary; AppleTV Plus’s Severance; Hulu’s The Dropout; and FX’s Atlanta.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh pick a stre...
2022-04-061h 32The Pop BreakTV Break: March 2022 - Daredevil Comes to Disney Plus; AppleTV Plus' Premieres Severance; HBO's Euphoria Ends; & Abbot Elementary Sets Records for ABCWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBOMAX’s Peacemaker; HBO’s Euphoria; ABC’s Abbot Elementary;AppleTV Plus’s The Afterparty; CW’s Superman & Lois; and Netflix’s Peaky Blinders & Demonslayer.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the new...
2022-03-021h 49The Pop BreakTV Break: February 2022 - HBOMAX's Peacemaker & Station Eleven; AppleTV Plus's The Afterparty; And Paramount Plus's NFL Streaming FailWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBOMAX’s Peacemaker & Station Eleven; HBO’s Euphoria & The Gilded Age; Showtime’s Yellowjackets; and The NFL Playoffs.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss Paramount Plus’s failure to maintain a stead...
2022-02-011h 16The Pop BreakTV Break: January 2022 - Disney Plus’s The Book of Boba Fett & Hawkeye; Netflix’s The Witcher; Peacock’s Saved By The Bell; & Remembering Betty WhiteWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Hawkeye; Netflix’s The Witcher; and Peacock’s Saved By The Bell.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airin...
2022-01-051h 37The Pop BreakTV Break: December 2021 - The Best Series, Biggest Stories, & Most Important Streamers of 2021Pop 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 three stories they thought were the biggest for the world of TV this past yea...
2021-12-011h 39The Pop BreakTV Break: November 2021 - HBO’s Succession & Insecure; Netflix’s Colin in Black & White & The Great British Baking Show; & The Dave Chappelle Hate Speech ControversyWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s Succession & Insecure; Netflix’s The Great British Baking Show; and the classic anime series Cowboy Bebop.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the latest in the Dave Chappelle co...
2021-11-031h 25The Pop BreakTV Break: October 2021 - Disney Plus’s Star Wars: Visions; HBOMAX’s The Other Two; Netflix’s Midnight Mass & The Great British Baking Show; & The Birth of the Netflix Wanka-VerseWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including AppleTV Plus’s The Morning Show; HBOMAX’s The Other Two, Titans, & The Sopranos; & Netflix’s Midnight Mass & The Great British Baking Show.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss Netflix’s bill...
2021-10-061h 28The Pop BreakTV Break: September 2021 - Disney Plus’s What If; HBOMAX’s The Other Two; HBOs 100 Foot Wave; Starz’s Heels; & Our 2021 Emmy PreviewWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s What If? & The Bad Batch; HBOMAX’s The Other Two; and HBO’s 100 Foot Wave & Succession.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss their predictions for this year’s Emmy Aw...
2021-09-011h 41The Pop BreakTV Break: August 2021 - AppleTV Plus’s Ted Lasso; Disney Plus’s Monsters at Work; HBO’s White Lotus; Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation; & The 2021 Emmy NominationsWelcome 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. This month, Josh is on the move, so CinemaJoes co-host Justin Mancini joins as a guest co-host.
Here’s the format of the show:
The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, and Justin talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including AppleTV Plus’s Ted Lasso; Disney Plus’s Monsters at Work & Behind the Attraction; FX on Hulu’s...
2021-08-041h 30The Pop BreakTV Break: July 2021 - Disney Plus’s Loki & The Bad Batch; CW’s Batwoman Finale; Paramount Plus’s The Good Fight; Conan’s TBS Farewell; & AMC’s Kevin Can F- HimselfWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney Plus’s Loki & The Bad Batch; Paramount Plus’s The Good Fight; & CW’s Batwoman Finale.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss Conan O’Brien’s farewell to Late Night TV as h...
2021-07-071h 30The Pop BreakTV Break: June 2021 - Hulu’s MODOK & Dark Side of the Ring; Discovery Buys WarenerMedia; HBO’s Mare of Easttown & In Treatment; and Netflix’s Shadow & BoneWelcome 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO’s Mare of Easttown & In Treatment; Hulu’s Dark Side of the Ring; & Netflix’s Shadow & Bone.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the industry shattering news of Discovery’s Wa...
2021-06-021h 33The Pop BreakTV Break: May 2021 - Star Wars: The Bad Batch; The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Finale; Mare of Easttown; & Rutherford FallsPop 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney+'s The Falcon & The Winter Soldier & Star Wars: The Bad Batch; The CW’s Batwoman; & HBO’s Mare of Easttown.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the shrinking of the cable industry as media compan...
2021-05-051h 39The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: The Falcon & The Winter SoldierThis week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Michael T. Ford III, co-host of the Racial Draft Podcast, to discuss Disney Plus’s The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Marvel Studios latest event series, starring Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan as the titular Falcon & The Winter Soldier as they deal with the fall out of a post-blip world and come to terms with the mantle of Captain America now that Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers is no longer a part of the franchise after 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.
Show Topics d...
2021-04-281h 39The Pop BreakTV Break: April 2021 - Made for Love, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, Game of Thrones Spinoffs, HBOMAX Trailers, & Search PartyPop 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney+'s The Falcon & The Winter Soldier; AMC’s Gangs of London; HBOMAX’s Search Party; and Netflix’s Waffles & Mochi and The Great British Baking Show.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss AT&T’s foolhardy...
2021-04-071h 31The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: WandaVisionThis week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Caleb Borchers, co-host of the Marvel News Desk podcast, to discuss Disney+’s WandaVision, which centers on Marvel Studios’ characters Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and The Vision (Paul Bettany) as the settle down in suburban NJ to start a family in the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame.
Show Topics discussed include:
-What it is like covering Marvel content as a person enmeshed in Marvel scoops and rumors online?
-Did the internet hype train end up dimini...
2021-03-171h 33The Pop BreakTV Break: March 2021 - Superman & Lois, WandaVision, Ted Lasso, Paramount Plus’ Launch, & Young RockPop 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney+'s WandaVision; Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso; The CW’s Batwoman; and NBC’s Young Rock.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the pricing, offerings, and massive recently announced slate of eventual original programs comin...
2021-03-031h 40The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: Firefly Lane S1This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Talk Film Society’s Manish Mathur, host of Queer & Now and It Pod to Be You to discuss the first season of Netflix’s Firefly Lane, based on the novel by Kristin Hannah. Together, they consider they discuss the careers of the series leads, Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke, the unbreakable bond between their fictional best friends, the This Is Us-esque structure, and whether she series can decide if it is a light soap or a tearjerker about best friends.
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2021-02-101h 29The Pop BreakTV Break: February 2021 - WandaVision, WWE on Peacock, Peak TV slides, & The Snoopy ShowPop 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney+'s WandaVision; HBO Max’s Doom Patrol & Titans; NBC’s Hannibal; and FOX’s New Girl.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the overall decline in scripted series this year for the first time in a deca...
2021-02-031h 38The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: Stark Trek Discovery S3This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Film Damage hosts Mike & Max, who also host Holodeck Tech, a weekly Star Trek commentary track podcast, to discuss the third season of CBS All Access’ Star Trek: Discovery. Together, they discuss all the major status quo changes that occurred in Discovery’s far-future set third season and what to expect from Season 4 and the great Star Trek TV universe.
Topics discussed include:
-The 930 year time jump
-The Burn
-Tilly’s upward mobility...
2021-01-271h 46The Pop BreakTV Break: January 2021 - Mr. Mayor; Marvel Legends; Doctor Who; and Quibi Moves to RokuPop 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Disney+'s Marvel Legends; BBC America's The Watch & Doctor Who; and Season 1 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the surprising news that Roku has purchased the rights to 75 Quibi or...
2021-01-131h 18The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: The Year 2020 in TVOn this episode, TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by returning guest Justin of Justin Watches Movies.
Today we are saying good bye not to a series but to the year 2020! We will be breaking down the year that was by discussing our very favorite new and returning series and some of the years biggest TV surprises. Below are our personal choices for all the categories we speak about on the episode.
Best New Show
Alex’s Choice: Everything’s Gunna Be Okay (Freeform/Hulu)
Runner Up: Never Have...
2020-12-241h 05The Pop BreakTV Break: December 2020 - The Best Series, Biggest Stories, & Most Important Streamers of 2020Pop Break’s Television 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 three stories they thought were the biggest for the world of TV this past yea...
2020-12-231h 51The Pop BreakTV Break: November 2020 - The Mandalorian; Truth Seekers; Star Trek Discovery; & The Collapse of Live SportsPop Break’s Television 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Netflix's The Great British Baking Show; Amazon's Truth Seekers; & CBS All Access's Star Trek: Discovery.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the surprising news of a sharp reduction in ratings for ALL of Live Sports o...
2020-11-041h 46The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: Helstrom S1This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Marvel News Desk co-host Adam barnhardt (Comicbook.com) to discuss the first season of Hulu's Helstrom. Together, they consider how well this adaptation of one of Marvel's lesser known antiheroes Daimon Hellstrom and his younger sister Satana fair compared to past Marvel TV offerings.
Topics discussed include:
-Thoughts on Hellstrom comic books
-Relationship with the darker/more serious Marvel TV series like Daredevil & Jessica Jones
-Elizabeth Marvel’s performance
-How well...
2020-10-291h 22The Pop BreakTV Break: October 2020 - Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor; The Schitt's Creek Finale; The End of GLOW; The Right Stuff; & Disney's BombshellPop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and special guest Justin Mancini of Cinema Joes 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, and Justin talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's We Are Who We Are & The Leftovers; Pop’s Schitt’s Creek; DisneyPlus’s Animal Kingdom; & Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Justin discuss the sad news that se...
2020-10-151h 54The Pop BreakGood Bye To All That: PEN15 S2This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by ...And The Winner Still Is co-host Matt Taylor to discuss the second season of Hulu's PEN15. Together, they dive deep into all the comedy and trama of middle school life, both on the show and in their own lives, as they consider the excellent comedy from creators Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, and Sam Svibleman.
Topics discussed include:
-The series growth between S1 and S2
-The role divorce plays in the series
-The gi...
2020-10-071h 41The Pop BreakTV Break: September 2020 - HBO's We Are Who We Are & Lovecraft Country; Hulu's Ramy; & The End of The Walking DeadPop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including HBO's Lovecraft Country & I May Destroy You; Hulu's Ramy; & HBO Max's Steven Universe: The Movie.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the surprise announcement that The Walking Dead will end in 2022...or will it?
St...
2020-09-161h 38The Pop BreakGood Bye to All That: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.This week on Good Bye to All That, The Pop Break’s TV Editor Alex Marcus is joined by The Pop Break Staff Writer Aaron Sarnecky, who covered the show weekly for the site, to look back on seven seasons of ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. They take a walk down memory lane, reminiscing over how they first fell in love with the series, while also discussing the series many highs and lows across its surprisingly long tenure on network TV.
Topics discussed include:
-Favorite Seasons, Storylines, Characters
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2020-08-262h 09The Pop BreakTV Break: August 2020 - Muppets Now on Disney+, P-Valley on Starz, HBO's Watchman & Succession Dominate Emmy Nominations, & Our Program of The YearPop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television and are joined this month by special guest Matt Taylor, host of ...And The Winner Still Is.
Rundown:
The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, Matt, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including Drag Race: Canada, We Bare Bears: The Movie, Steven Universe, and P-Valley
The News You Need to Know – Matt joins the guys to help r...
2020-08-122h 04The Pop BreakTV Break: July 2020 - Hamilton on Disney+, HBO's Stacked Summer, Emmy's Predictions, & A Return to The West WingPop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including and they go very HBO heavy by recommending — Watchmen, Perry Mason, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark and I May Destroy You.
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the impact COVID...
2020-07-161h 36The Pop BreakTV Break: June 2020 - HBO MAX’s Legendary, Police Procedurals & The New BachelorPop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Disney+ and BBC Australia’s hit series Bluey, The Good Place, Snowpiercer, and HBO’s first original series Love Life.
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the Black Lives Matter Movement and...
2020-06-231h 40The Pop BreakTV Break: May 2020 - The Eddy, HBO MAX & COVID-19 Related Storylines on TVPop Break’s Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Dark Side of the Ring, Clone Wars, and Hulu’s Normal People.
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the possibility of COVID-19 related storylines in modern television.
Streaming Wars – Ale...
2020-05-191h 36The Pop BreakTV Break: April 2020 - Mrs. America, Netflix, and JJ Abrams' HBO MAX DealPop Break's Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Ducktales, The Plot Against America, Star Wars: Clone Wars and more
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss JJ Abrams' massive deal with HBO MAX, and the three series he's attached to -- Dus...
2020-04-151h 22The Pop BreakTV Break: March 2020 - Devs, Westworld & TV in a Time of QuarantineWelcome to TV Break, the monthly television podcast of The Pop Break!
Newly minted Television Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month including: Westworld, Year of the Rabbit, The Plot Against America, and more.
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss well...
2020-03-151h 27The Pop BreakTV Break: February 2020 - The Excellence of High Fidelity, The XFL, & Disney Plus' Super Bowl VictoryTelevision Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and senior 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, and Josh talk about a show/episode/event we liked from the last month...including...The XFL?
The News You Need to Know – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the news of the record low ratings for this year's Oscars -- and what was the cause of it would be?
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bi...
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