Pop Break TV
By The Pop Break
Pop Break TVOct 15, 2020
Roses & Rejections: The Traitors US S2 (E7-12) + RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Finale
Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.
ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are taking a tour through the wider world of reality tv while waiting for the latest season of The Bachelorette, coming this summer!
This week, Michelle and DJ cover the Traitors Season 2 episodes 7-12. They talk about what they thought of the show as a whole and if they would recommend it (spoiler: they would). They discuss what could help improve the show and what insights they learned from hearing from all of the contestants at the reunion. Finally, Michelle gives her thoughts on the Season 16 finale of Ru Paul's Drag Race.
If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
Anime x Pop: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! and Kaiju No. 8 Reviews + Yuri on Ice Canceled!?!
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 they are celebrating Short King Spring as the Flamingo King, the Man of a Million Titles, Pro Wrestling Element Champion, and one half of the Flocking Brawlers, Branden Vice joins them to open up the Spring Anime season.
Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Branden's recommendations of Re: Monster and As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World; Josh's recommendation of Fluffy Paradise; and Amanda's recommendation of BARTENDER Glass of God.
In Anime News this month, they discuss the official cancellation of the film follow-up to Mappa's Yuri On Ice, initially due for release in 2019 and delayed significantly since.
In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss Go! Go! Loser Ranger! streaming on Disney +/Hulu and Kaiju No.8 streaming on Crunchyroll and X. They talk about their hype level for both series, the main protagonists, episode content/pacing, and the possible futures for these two series.
Stay tuned next month for the next episode covering the season premiere of My Hero Academia Season 7.
Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 S1E6 Lifedeath Part 2
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.
This week, Alex & K find no shortage of toxic relationships, whether it’s on the otherside of the cosmos or in your own subconscious, as they check back in with wayward X-Men members Professor X and Storm in Lifedeath Part 2.
Tune into X-Men ‘97’s next episode this Wednesday only on Disney Plus and then check to this feed Saturday morning to hear just what Alex & K had to say!
Blerd Watchers: House of the Dragon S2 Primer, X-Men '97 S1, Invincible S2, & Solo Leveling Finale
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!
This month, our dynamic duo give an in depth preview of S2 of House of the Dragon, while giving some shine to a few other hype magnets on the calendar this summer. Then, they break their silence on the first half of X-Men ‘97’s first season before providing their thoughts on the premiere of Kaiju No. 8 and recent seasons of Solo Leveling, Invincible, & Reacher. Finally, they took a look back at the complete series of Warrior, currently available on both Netflix and Max.
Topics:
Summer Hype
JUNE IS STACKED!!!!
The Boys s4 (6.13 )(Prime Video)
The Acolyte s1 (6.5) (Disney+)
The Bear s3 (June TBD) (Prime Video)
New Feed Announcement
Dragon Hype
House of the Dragon Primer! (Max, June 16th)
Getting ready for s2!!!!
Trailers
Rhaenyra
Aliscent
Ongoing Series
X-Men‘97 S1E1-5 (Disney+)
Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1 (CrunchyRoll)
Reviews
Solo Leveling S1 review (CrunchyRoll)
Invincible S2 review (Prime Video)
Reacher S1 & S2 (Prime Video)
Series review
Warrior (Max/Netflix)
Follow Courtney on Twitter & Instagram and Marshall on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, Youtube, TikTok. Merch now available!
Make sure to check out their other podcast, Blerd Life with My Wife on your favorite podcasting app and on Twitter & Instagram.
Blerd Life with My Wife Archives!
And head on over to their Patreon page for extra content.
Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 S1E5 Remember It
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.
This week, Alex & K dive deep into the inner psyche’s of the many mutant love triangles filling up the series, before being blown away by the carnage and destruction when Genosha fell.
Tune into X-Men ‘97’s next episode this Wednesday only on Disney Plus and then check to this feed Saturday morning to hear just what Alex & K had to say!
Roses & Rejections: The Traitors US S2 (E1-6) + RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Finale Preview
Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs.
ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are taking a tour through the wider world of reality tv while waiting for the latest season of The Bachelorette, coming this summer!
This week, Michelle and DJ are covering The Traitors US Season 2 Episodes 1-6 on Peacock (full spoilers). They cover all of their favorite contestants and who they've fallen in love with. They give their thoughts on what works well with the show and what could improve, and ending with their final recommendations. Michelle also gives her predictions for the finale of this season of Ru Paul's Drag Race.
If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Digimon Adventure 25th Anniversary
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about the 25th anniversary of Digimon Adventure.
Digimon Adventure is the first anime series based on the Digital Monster virtual pet toy, which itself is a spinoff of Tamagotchi. It first aired in Japan on March 7, 1999, with an English dub debuting on Fox Kids later that year. The series ran for 54 episodes, ending in 2000.
Digimon Adventure follows the eight DigiDestined children who team up with their Digimon (short for Digital Monsters) to save the Digital World. The DigiDestined are Tai (Joshua Seth), Matt (Michael Reisz), Sora (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), Izzy (Mona Marshall), Mimi (Philece Sampler), Joe (Michael Lindsey), T.K. (Wendee Lee) and Kari (Lara Jill Miller).
Digimon Adventure launched the Digimon anime franchise, which includes the direct sequel Digimon Adventure 02. In North America, Saban Entertainment combined the two short films from the first series and one from the second to create Digimon: The Movie. A remake of Digimon Adventure aired from 2020 to 2021.
Aaron and Josh discuss their relationship with Digimon before going into the show’s plot, characters, animation, and monster designs. They also discuss the inevitable comparisons to Pokémon and the legacy of the Digimon franchise.
For more anime, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcasts on Cardcaptor Sakura and Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Digimon Adventure is streaming on Hulu
Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1E4 Motendo / Lifedeath Part 1
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.
This week, Alex & K flex their sidescroller skills as they discuss this double stuffed episode featuring a short story all about Jubilee’s reluctant coming of age and the first part of the epic Lifedeath arc, wherein we realize how much Forge sucks and praise Storm catching on fast enough to slap him before the demons show up.
Tune into X-Men ‘97’s next episode this Wednesday only on Disney Plus and then check to this feed Saturday morning to hear just what Alex & K had to say!
TV Break: April 2024 - 3 Body Problem, X-Men '97, Girls5Eva, and Mr. Beast Goes to Amazon
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 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 game show.
Streaming Wars – Alex and Bill pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Bill went with the newly colored Disney Plus, which has brought Hulu content online for all Hulu subscribers, debuted The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), The Marvels, and Elemental, and doubled down on the hype zone with trailers and release date announcements for The Acolyte, Doctor Who, and Bluey. Oh and X-Men ‘97 has dominated the internet, The Pop Break included.
Meanwhile, Alex gives the nod to AppleTV+ thanks to exciting trailers for projects like Colin Farrell’s Sugar and Michael Douglas’s Franklin, exciting new docs like Girls State and Steve! (martin), new episodes of Loot, Fraggle Rock, Palme Royale, Manhunt, and Masters of the Air, a new season of Friday Night Baseball, and free access to major 2023 films like Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon.
New Series Spotlight – Alex and Bill review 3 Body Problem, Netflix’s adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Liu Cixin. The series was created by former Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss and Alexander Woo. It stars a massive ensemble led by Benedict Wong of Doctor Strange.
Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 S1E3 Fire Made Flesh
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.
This week, Alex & K air their grievances over the series attempt to cram five years of comic stories which crescendoed into the epic crossover even Inferno into a single thirty minute episode of television. They marvel at Maddie’s roller coaster 24 hours, wonder about what Morph and Wolverine get up to when they have the showers to themselves, and celebrate the fact Bishop finally got a few lines of dialogue, even if he was punted to the future immediately thereafter.
Tune into X-Men ‘97’s next episode this Wednesday only on Disney Plus and then check to this feed Saturday morning to hear just what Alex & K had to say!
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28 Finale
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
It's the season finale of the Bachelor. Michelle and DJ play a game of "Winners and Losers" to talk about who won and who lost after the finale (spoiler, we all lost). They give out final grades for the season and look ahead to how the next season of the Bachelorette will go with Jenn at the helm. They preview some upcoming content including Season 2 of Peacock's "The Traitors."
If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
Anime x Pop: Ninja Kamui S1 + A Tribute to Akira Toryiama
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 they are joined by the TV Editor of ThePopBreak.com and fellow anime enthusiast Avani Goswami. She also has several excellent reviews on a variety of shows including anime and live action series mentioned on Anime x Pop such as Avatar The Last Airbender, Delicious in Dungeon, and Blue Eye Samurai featured on The Pop Break.com.
Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Avani's recommendation of The Apothecary Diaries, Josh's recommendation of A Villain's Day Off, and Amanda's recommendation of Shangri-La Frontier.
In Anime News this month, they pay tribute to Akira Toryiama, the creator of the highly beloved Dragonball franchise, by sharing their personal stories about how his work impacted their lives and the legacy he leaves behind.
In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss Ninja Kamui, Max's attempt to dive into the anime streaming wars, as this original series reaches its midpoint. They talk about the series' lead Higan, characters they loved or wanted to see more from, what worked and what didn't, and future predictions for Ninja Kamui going forward.
Stay tuned next month for the next episode covering Kaiju No. 8 and The Fable.
Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men '97 S1 Premiere
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.
This week, Alex & K break down all the major character moments from the first two episodes of the revived series, including the love triangles, the status quo shifts, the action set pieces, and the teases of what’s to come. They also try out a new segment for what they hope is the first and last time, “Where the hell did Bishop go?”
Tune into X-Men ‘97’s next episode this Wednesday only on Disney Plus and then check to this feed Saturday morning to hear just what Alex & K had to say!
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28 Women Tell All
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
This week Michelle and DJ cover a surprisingly good Women Tell All. They talk about all of the drama with Maria and the other women. They also give predictions for next week's finale and who they think Joey winds up with, if anyone.
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!
Blerd Watchers: Solo Leveling, Warrior, Avatar, & Dune: Part 2
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!
This month, our dynamic duo follow up on their episode from last month by reviewing the entire first season of Netflix’s live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Then they check in on a potpourri of on going series including Solo Leveling, Warrior S3, The Witch & The Beast, Apothecary Diaries, & Ninja Kamui, before closing things out with a discussion of the 2024 film Dune: Part 2.
Topics:
Avatar the Last Airbender Live Action Review
Commercial Break
Ongoing series
Solo Leveling Episodes 7-10
Warrior S3 Impressions
The Witch and the Beast
Apothecary Diaries
Ninja Kamui
Popcorn Check in
Dune Pt 2 Review
Follow Courtney on Twitter & Instagram and Marshall on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, Youtube, TikTok. Merch now available!
Make sure to check out their other podcast, Blerd Life with My Wife on your favorite podcasting app and on Twitter & Instagram.
Blerd Life with My Wife Archives!
And head on over to their Patreon page for extra content.
Saturday Morning Adventures: X-Men ‘97 Preview
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.
This week, Alex & K reminisce about the original series, discuss how their X-men fandom was birthed, and give their reaction to the main X-Men ‘97 trailer, which came out earlier this month. They also discuss their concerns over some of the adaptive changes from the original series and which X-Men comic arcs they’d love to see the series tackle (and which they’d prefer it stay clear of).
Finally, they touch up the news which broke earlier this month regarding the firing of X-Men ‘97’s showrunner Beau DeMayo .
Tune into X-Men ‘97’s two part premiere this Wednesday only on Disney Plus and then check to this feed Saturday morning to hear just what Alex & K had to say!
The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Futurama 25th Anniversary
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Futurama for its 25th anniversary.
Futurama is an animated sci-fi comedy series created by Matt Groening. Groening, best known for creating The Simpsons, developed the show with David X. Cohen. It originally premiered on March 28, 1999 on FOX.
Though FOX canceled the show in 2003, success in reruns led to four direct-to-DVD films and a revival on Comedy Central. The show ended in 2013 but returned for a second revival on Hulu in 2023. The show has currently aired 150 episodes.
The series follows the adventures of Philip J. Fry (Billy West), a New York City man from 1999 who is cryogenically frozen for a thousand years. In the future, Fry becomes a delivery boy for his descendant Professor Farnsworth (also West). Other members of the Planet Express crew include the foul-mouthed robot Bender (John DiMaggio), one-eyed mutant Leela (Katey Sagal), accountant Hermes (Phil LaMarr), intern Amy (Lauren Tom), and crustaceous physician Dr. Zoidberg (also West).
The Pop Break interviewed one of the show’s stars, Maurice LaMarche, in 2013.
Futurama has garnered acclaim from both viewers and critics, winning the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program in 2002 and 2011. Footage of the show appeared in An Inconvenient Truth starring Former Vice President Al Gore. Gore has voiced himself on the show several times.
For another adult cartoon, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s Family Guy retrospective.
Futurama is streaming on Hulu
Roses & Rejections: Love Is Blind S6 Finale + The Bachelor S28 Fantasy Suites
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
This week, Michelle and DJ cover the finale and reunion episodes of Love is Blind Season 6. They give all their takes on the couples and contestants who came back, along with some alumni. They follow up with fantasy suites for the Bachelor, and ask if it's possible that Joey winds up with no one at the end of the season.
If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28E8 + Love Is Blind S6E1-11
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
This week on Roses and Rejections we cover Love is Blind S6 episodes 1-11. Michelle and DJ break down the messiest couples this season and if they will make it to the altar. They then give a brief recap of the latest Ru Paul's Drag Race, and why they heavily disagree with the result. Finally, they give a quick update on hometown's for the Bachelor and why this episode was the dullest so far.
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!
TV 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 a sports-themed MPVD service by the end of the year.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Bill & Alex both gave the month to Netflix after Griselda became a smash hit, Avatar: The Last Airbender and Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa dominated the online discourse, and they successfully hosted the SAG awards.
Meanwhile, Josh gave it to Amazon Prime Video, thanks to their securing an exclusive NFL Playoff game, launching the Jennifer Lopez This Is Me…Now extravaganza, and hyping the upcoming premieres of Invincible and Road House.
New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, & Josh review Shogun, FX’s adaptation of the acclaimed novel by James Clavell. The series was created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks and stars Hiroyuki Sanada & Cosmo Jarvis.
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28E7
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
This week, Michelle and DJ preview the upcoming hometowns for Joey's season. They discuss who they think will go on to win and if Joey does indeed wind up engaged at the end of this season. They wrap up with some predictions on who could be the next Bachelorette and a discussion on the latest episode of Ru Paul's Drag Race.
If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
Anime x Pop: Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender S1 Reaction Pod + Naruto Live Action Movie News
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, the Netflix Live Action Band is back together! They are joined by the Editor-in-Chief of ThePopBreak.com and their co-host on The Socially Distanced and TV Break podcasts, Bill Bodkin, and one half of one of the hottest tag teams in Texas, The Flocking Brawlers, and Pro Wrestling Element Champion,The Flamingo King Branden Vice.
In Anime News this month, they discuss the culmination of the Crunchyroll/Funimation merger, what that means for Crunchyroll subscribers going forward, and how this plays out in the ever-shifting streaming wars landscape. They also discuss Destin Daniel Cretton as the writer and director of the live action Naruto movie as announced this week.
Our panel takes a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite movies/series they've been watching recently, including Bill's selection of the anime classic Ninja Scroll, Branden's selection of The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, Josh's selection of Romantic Killer, and Amanda's selection of Mashle: Magic and Muscles.
In their feature review section, our enthusiasts and special guests deep dive into all eight episodes of the highly anticipated, much discussed Netflix live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Stay tuned next month for the next episode covering Max's Ninja Kamui.
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28E6
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
This week, Michelle and DJ are whisked away to Montreal to cover the latest episode of the Bachelor. They take a deep dive into some of the women to see who they think will win and who could potentially be the next Bachelorette. They wrap up with a notebook dump of Drag Race, Next Level Chef, and Jersey Shore.
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!
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28E4
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
This week, Michelle and DJ have a massive packed episode. They cover the 2 night special of the Bachelor covering all of the drama from Maria and Sydney's 2 on 1 date to the fallout with Lea and Madina. They then cover a nice helping of Ru Paul's Drag Race, Next Level Chef, AND Jersey Shore Family Vacation for a huge episode with a ton to talk about. Shoutout to Bachelor Data on Instagram for helping out with some fun stats.
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!
Blerd Watchers: Avatar The Last Airbender Preview Special w/ Amanda Rivas
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!
This month, our dynamic welcome The Pop Break’s Amanda Rivas to the pod to help them break down their Top 10 Favorite Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes! They also discuss their hype over the Netflix live-action remake, some Game of Thrones news, and breakdown their thoughts on S1E3-6 of Solo Leveling.
Topics:
Avatar the Last Airbender Final Trailer STR!!!
Introducing our Guest! Amanda Rivas!
Thoughts on the new Game of Thrones Spin-Off announcement?
When did you fall in love with Avatar?
What did you think of the final trailer/the promotional material altogether? Are they capturing the tone?
Thoughts on the possible issues regarding the removal of some character plots/motivations
Top Ten Episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ongoing series
Solo Leveling
Episodes 3-6
Avatar LoFi Playlist from Simon Grob
Follow Courtney on Twitter & Instagram and Marshall on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, Youtube, TikTok. Merch now available!
Make sure to check out their other podcast, Blerd Life with My Wife on your favorite podcasting app and on Twitter & Instagram.
Blerd Life with My Wife Archives!
And head on over to their Patreon page for extra content.
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28E3
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
This week, Michelle and DJ cover a finger-lickin' good episode of the Bachelor. They cover all of the insane drama between Sydney and Maria, which might go down as the lamest feud in Bachelor history. Michelle then pops off on Ru Paul's Drag race on why a certain elimination has her questioning the show's decisions.
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!
The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Family Guy 25th Anniversary
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about the 25th anniversary of Family Guy.
Family Guy is an animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane. It premiered on FOX on January 31, 1999. Though FOX canceled the program in 2002, the network revived it in 2005 due to its success on DVD and Adult Swim. Since its debut, it has aired over 400 episodes. The show will move from Sundays to Wednesdays this March.
Family Guy follows the Griffin family, who live in the fictional city of Quahog, Rhode Island. Creator Seth MacFarlane voices dim-witted father Peter, as well as talking dog Brian and evil baby genius Stewie. Alex Borstein plays housewife Lois, while Seth Green and Mila Kunis (originally Lacey Chabert) voice teenagers Chris and Meg.
MacFarlane also voices the Griffins’ neighbor Glenn Quagmire. Other neighbors include Joe Swanson, voiced by Patrick Warburton, and Cleveland Brown, voiced by Arif Zahir (originally Mike Henry). Prior to his death, Adam West played a fictional version of himself, Mayor Adam West.
Family Guy has been a lightning rod of controversy since the beginning, with jokes about many taboo subjects. Critics have both praised and criticized its reliance on cutaway gags. MacFarlane and Borstein have won Emmys for their voicework, and the show was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2009.
Aaron and Josh talk about their past with Family Guy, before discussing the first episode. They also go into the show’s characters, animation, humor, and legacy.
For another FOX staple, you can listen Aaron and Josh’s podcast on 24.
Family Guy is streaming on Hulu.
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28E2
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
This week, Michelle and DJ give you the hottest take on...cold opens? They discuss how pleased they've been with the season so far and that Joey might be the best lead in recent Bachelor history. They also talk about the women of this season and how everything has gelled early to make a surprisingly good show so far.
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!
TV Break: February 2024 - Netflix's Griselda, Jon Stewart's The Daily Show, True Detective S4, & A Look Back At Reservation Dogs
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 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 Reservation Dogs S2E7 “Stay Gold Cheesy Boy” (currently streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus), which the boys watch thanks to Alex winning this year’s Emmy Wager.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh react to the news that Jon Stewart will be returning to The Daily Show.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Josh & Alex both gave the month to Peacock after its all time best month in streaming subscribers, its successful NFL Playoff game, and its debut of Ted: The Series and Oppenheimer.
Meanwhile, Bill gave it to Netflix, thanks to their $5B deal with the WWE for Monday Night Raw, NXT, Wrestle Mania, Summer Slam and more, along with their continuing to reign supreme in the total subs game.
New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, & Josh review Griselda, Netflix’s new series starring Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara as real life Columbian drug lord Griselda Blanco, who came to prominence in 1980s Miami and was known as the Godmother of Cocaine. The series was produced by Vergara alongside Narcos co-creator Eric Newman, written by Narcos cro-creator Doug Miro, and directed by Andres Baiz, who directed 12 episodes of Narcos and four of Narcos: Mexico.
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28 Premiere
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
It's the season premiere of Joey's season of the Bachelor. Michelle and DJ are here to cover all 32 women who appeared on night one. All of the drama, all of the kisses, all of the....envelopes. Everything from limo entrances to heartbreaking exits can be found on this episode of Roses and Rejections.
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!
Anime x Pop: Solo Leveling S1 + 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
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, they are joined by the Hybrid School of Wrestling Rising Star Champion, the inaugural RIver City Wrestling Future Legends Champion, and one half of the Hybrid School of Wrestling and United210 Tag Team Champions, Devin Carter.
First, they take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Devin's selections of Yashahime and Kakegurui, Josh's selections of Delicious in Dungeon and Heaven's Official Blessing, and Amanda's selections of The Kingdoms of Ruin and A Sign of Affection.
In Anime News this month, they discuss several key categories of the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards currently up for voting including Anime of the Year, Best Continuing Series, Best New Series, Best Main Character, and the "Must Protect at All Costs" Character.
In their feature review section, our enthusiasts and special guest deep dive into the highly anticipated, record-breaking anime series Solo Leveling all in an attempt to level up from E-Rank to S-Rank status.
Stay tuned next month for the next episode covering the Netflix live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Roses & Rejections: The Bachelor S28 Preview
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 covering the franchise mothership, with season twenty-eight of The Bachelor!
It's that time of year, Michelle and DJ are BACK with another preview of the Bachelor Cast. This week Michelle and DJ go over all 32 contestants for Joey's seasons of the Bachelor and give their favorites, as well as some bold predictions. They wrap up with a brief look at the the newest season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
Blerd Watchers: Solo Leveling, The Glory, and Foundations S2 PLUS The State of Streaming K-Dramas
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!
This month, our dynamic duo kick off 2024 with a tour through the current state of streaming K-Drama. They also provide in-depth reviews for Netflix’s The Glory, AppleTV’s Foundations, and the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Solo Leveling. They close things out by making their wishlist for the next webtoon/manga they’d love to see adapted!
Topics:
The Glory (Netflix)
State of K-Dramas on Streaming
My name (Netflix)
Somebody (Netflix)
Marry My Husband (Prime Video)
Ongoing series
Foundation S2 (ATV)
Solo Leveling (CR)
Episodes 1 & 2
Bonus Topic
Adaptation Wishlist: Webtoons/Manga Edition
Jungle juice
Kaiju no 8
Unholy blood
(special addition) Apothecary Diaries (anime now streaming on CrunchyRoll)
Next up manhwa for marshall to read:
Omnireader!!
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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.
And head on over to their Patreon page for extra content.
The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Drake & Josh 20th Anniversary
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Drake & Josh for its 20th anniversary.
Drake & Josh is a teen sitcom created by Dan Schneider. It premiered on Nickelodeon on January 11, 2004. The series ran for 56 episodes and 2 TV movies, ending on December 5, 2008.
In the show, teenagers Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck) become stepbrothers when their parents (Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein) marry. The two try to get along despite their differing personalities. Other characters include Drake’s sister Megan (Miranda Cosgrove), Josh’s boss Helen (Yvette Nicole Brown), and Josh’s rival and later girlfriend Mindy (Allison Scagliotti).
Drake & Josh was a mainstay at the Kids’ Choice Awards and enjoyed consistently strong ratings among young viewers.
Aaron and Josh talk about the show’s characters and humor, going into memorable episodes. They also discuss how the show impacted the careers of its cast.
For more Nickelodeon, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on The Legend of Korra, plus their SNICK retrospective with Digital Trends Editor Allison Lips.
Drake & Josh is streaming on Netflix and Paramount+
TV Break: January 2024 - What If...? S2, Blue Eyed Samurai S1, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, & Our 2024 TV Preview
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 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 cannot wait to see in 2024.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Josh & Bill both gave the month to Disney Plus for their new hits What If…? S2 and Percy Jackson and The Olympians, the return of Bluey, Hulu finally getting its Disney Plus tile, and hype for Echo S1. They also shout out the Christmas movies on tap that seemed to hit big during the holiday season.
Meanwhile, Alex gave it to Amazon’s Prime Video, thanks to the continued success of Thursday Night Football, The Boys S4 trailers, their film slate doing well during this fall’s award season lead by American Fiction, and the rumors that they may be acquiring the bankrupt Diamond Sports Group and its rights to 40 MLB, NBA, and NHL games..
New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, & Josh review Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Disney Plus’s new series starring The Adam Project’s scene stealing youngster Walker Scobell as 12 year old demigod Percy Jackson, based on the popular YA novel series of the same name written by Rick Riordan.
Anime x Pop: 2023 Anime Year in Review PLUS The Boy & The Heron
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.
This month they are joined by the Podcast Director of The Pop Break, Alex Marcus. 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!
First, they provide a brief Anime Year in Review recap as 2023 was a busy time for new seasons of existing anime such as Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Dr. Stone, etc. They also discuss new anime that took the anime community by storm such as Frieren Beyond Journey's End, Undead Murder Farce, Hell's Paradise, Blue Lock, and more. And they touch on news in 2023 to include the announcement of Dragonball Daima, the anime remake of One Piece by WIT Studios and Netflix, and the delay of the four-episode Naruto specials.
They take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including The Apothecary Diaries and Suzume, with Alex also surprising Josh and Amanda with the big news that he watched all of Spy x Family and loves Anya and Bond as much as they do.
In their feature review section, our enthusiasts deep dive into the hit Netflix series Blue-Eyed Samurai and the latest Studio Ghibli film The Boy and The Heron.
Stay tuned next month for their next episode on the highly anticipated anime series Solo Leveling!
Blerd Watchers: The 2023 Blerdy Awards
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!
This month, our dynamic duo ring in the new year by taking a look back at the year in pop culture! They rank their most hated TV characters. They list off their favorite trailers, documentaries, game shows, and best episodes of the year. They run through the 2024 shows they are most looking forward to. And they even crown their show of 2023, plus so much more!
Topics:
Intro/Icebreaker
Most Hated TV Characters List (Ranker)
The Watching Blerdly Awards
Documentary of the Year
Game Show of the Year
We Fell Off Show of the Year
Most Disappointing Show of the Year
Best Snap Trailer of the Year
Achievement in Animation
Best Surprise Show of the Year
Missed the Bus Award
Best Single Show Episode of the Year
Most Anticipated Show of 2024 Award
Best Show of the Year 2023
P.S. Listen to the End for a *BONUS* Award!
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And head on over to their Patreon page for extra content.
The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: The Powerpuff Girls 25th Anniversary
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about The Powerpuff Girls for its 25th anniversary.
The Powerpuff Girls is a superhero cartoon created by Craig McCracken. Starting as McCracken’s project at CalArts, The Powerpuff Girls later ran as two shorts on Cartoon Network. The official series debuted on the channel on November 18, 1998. The show ran for 78 episodes until March 25, 2005.
The Powerpuff Girls are a trio of superpowered kindergarteners created by Professor Utonium (Tom Kane). The team is composed of Blossom (Cathy Cavadini), Bubbles (Tara Strong), and Buttercup (E.G. Daily). Together, they fight crime and defend the city of Townsville from supervillains like Mojo Jojo (Rojer L. Jackson).
One of Cartoon Network’s most popular shows, The Powerpuff Girls has spawned a theatrical film, an anime, and a 2016 reboot. The CW scrapped a live-action adaptation in 2023. Ace of the villainous Gangreen Gang temporarily served as bassist for the band Gorillaz.
Aaron and Josh talk about the show’s characters, humor, and action. They also discuss its legacy and the second reboot in the works.
For more classic cartoons, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcasts on Dexter’s Laboratory and Rugrats.
The Powerpuff Girls is streaming on Max
Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelor Finale
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 spending all fall reviewing both The Golden Bachelor & Bachelor in Paradise.
It's the finale of the Golden Bachelor! This week, Michelle and DJ cover all everything that happened, and give their takes on how Gerry handled the breakup with Leslie. They give a final review of the season and give some guesses on what might be in store for this franchise moving forward.
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!
TV Break: December 2023 - The Best Series, Biggest Stories, & Most Important Streamers of 2023
Pop Break’s Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.
Here’s the format of the show:
New Series Spotlight Rewind – Alex, Bill, and Josh check back in on all the series they covered in their New Series Spotlight segment this year to see which shows they actually kept up with and which fell by the wayside.
News Break – Alex, Bill, and Josh discuss the single story that they each believe was the biggest for the world of TV this past year. Bill & Josh both opted with the October news that the WGA strike was finally over, while Alex handed it over to June’s news that the WGA strike had begun. Either way you slice it, Hollywood’s strike season was center stage.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, and Josh check in on the standings for the past year of who won the most months in streaming before giving their own picks for who won the year, where they all agreed that Netflix, like a phoenix from the streaming wars’ ashes, rose again to dominate all comers in 2023.
The Beast Series of 2023 – Bill, Josh, and Alex each give their favorite series of the year, and two honorable mentions, which you can check out below!
Bill’s Series of the Year - Ahsoka (One Piece, The Last of Us)
Josh’s Series of the Year - Attack on Titan (Ahsoka, Shrinking)
Alex’s Series of the Year - Succession (Reservation Dogs, The Bear)
Finally, the hosts close out 2023 by circling back to their Most Anticipated Series of 2023 from this past January to see how their collective optimism and enthusiasm paid off.
Anime x Pop: Attack on Titan Finale PLUS Avatar: The Last Airbender Trailer Reactions!
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.
This month they are joined by aspiring wrestler Alyssa out of the Hybrid School of Wrestling and fitness guru Adriana Anger. 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!
First, they take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, the latest season of Dr. Stone, Devil May Cry, and Shangri-La Frontier.
In Anime News this month, they discuss the trailer for the highly anticipated live adaption of Avatar: The Last Airbender scheduled for February 2024 on Netflix.
In their feature review section, our enthusiasts deep dive into the series finale of Attack on Titan where they talk character development for the core cast, how the finale release timeframe was handled, Eren Yeager - hero or villain, whether the ending lived up to the hype, and whether this is really the end for Attack on Titan.
Stay tuned next month for their next episode on the upcoming Studio Ghibli film: The Boy and the Heron!
Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelor Fantasy Suites PLUS BIP Update
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 spending all fall reviewing both The Golden Bachelor & Bachelor in Paradise.
This week Michelle and DJ cover The Golden Bachelor Fantasy Suites. They give their predictions for who will win, and what is in store for the finale. They also give some advice on how to better schedule now that we have 4 Bachelor franchise shows. They wrap up with some Bachelor in Paradise talk.
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!
Blerd Watchers: The Marvels; Invincible S2; Blue Eyed Samurai; & Gen V Finale
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!
This month, our dynamic duo gobble up as much blerdy content as they can get their hands on in the special Thanksgiving spectacular. They kick things off with a rare bit of movie talk, as they provide a review of The Marvels and get off some hot takes on the state of the MCU. Next, they stop by Prime Video’s holiday table to sample Gen Z’s S1 finale and Invincibles S2 premiere (E1-3), before spreading the love to Netflix with a check in on Sex Education’s final season, Blue Eye Samurai’s first season, and a look back at The Walking Dead.
Plus, they continue their coverage of The Morning Show, by reviewing its divisive second season.
Topics:
**Special Sauce Segment**
Thoughts on The Marvels and the State of the MCU
**This Month on AppleTV** Charcuterie board
The Morning Show S2
**This month on Amazon Prime** Turkey And the Main Course
Invincible Eps 1-3
GenV S1 Review
**This month on Netflix** Second Plate
Sex Education Final Season
Courtney's The Walking Dead Series Review
Blue Eye Samurai S1 Review (WOW!)
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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.
And head on over to their Patreon page for extra content.
Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelor Women Tell All + Finale Preview
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 spending all fall reviewing both The Golden Bachelor & Bachelor in Paradise.
This week Michelle and DJ talk about the Golden Bachelor Women Tell All. They also cover all of the craziness from the shocking hometown finale. They give their predictions (or kiss of death) for the finale, and what may or may not happen during hometowns.
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!
Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelor Hometowns PLUS BIP Update
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 spending all fall reviewing both The Golden Bachelor & Bachelor in Paradise.
This week, MIchelle and DJ cover the hometowns for the Golden Bachelor, they give their reactions to Gerry's surprise confessions of love and what they think the implications may be. Then, they provide a catchup on Bachelor in Paradise and what they think is in store for the rest of the season.
If you have thoughts or suggestions for what you’d like Michelle and DJ to cover during the offseason or opinion about all things Bachelor & Bachelorette, be sure to reach out via twitter @Roses&Rejections!
The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: Dragon Ball GT 20th Anniversary
Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Dragon Ball GT for the 20th anniversary of its American debut.
Dragon Ball GT is a sequel to the anime Dragon Ball Z. First airing in Japan in 1996, it premiered in the US on Toonami on November 7, 2003. It ended on April 16, 2005. In addition to the show’s 64 episodes, a TV special titled A Hero Legacy released to home video.
In the series, a wish gone wrong turns Earth’s defender Goku (Stephanie Nadolny, Sean Schemmel) back into a child. With the help of Trunks (Eric Vale), his granddaughter Pan (Elise Baughman), and the robot Giru (Sonny Strait), Goku must return the Black Star Dragon Balls to Earth in one year or the planet will explode.
Unlike its predecessors, Dragon Ball GT is not based on a pre-existing manga by Akira Toriyama, though Toriyama was involved to a limited degree. The first saga was originally condescended into one episode in the US, to prevent alienating viewers with its tone. Regardless, fan opinion of GT is mixed at best.
Aaron and Josh talk about their history with the show before going into its plot, characters, animation, and signature transformation, Super Saiyan 4. They also discuss if GT is canon or if new series have replaced it.
For more anime, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on Dragon Ball & Dragon Ball Z. You can also listen to Josh and Amanda Rivas on Anime x Pop.
Dragon Ball GT is streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation
Roses & Rejections: The Golden Bachelor E5
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 spending all fall reviewing both The Golden Bachelor & Bachelor in Paradise.
This week Michelle and DJ cover the last episode before hometowns. They discuss the shocking exit of one of their favorites and discuss who they think will go far now that everything has been upended.
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!
TV Break: November 2023 - Loki S2's Shocks; The Fall of The House of Usher & Lessons in Chemistry Debut; Remembering Matthew Perry
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 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 – Alex, Bill, and Josh continue to urge listeners to donate to the Entertainment Community Fund as the Hollywood strike continues, before paying tribute to the life and legacy of actor Matthew Perry.
Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. Alex & Bill both gave the month to Netflix for their great Q3 numbers; their upcoming slate of The Crown, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, & The Killer; new series like Beckham, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Great British Baking Show; and new additions from HBO such as Six Feet Under, True Blood, & Band of Brothers.
Meanwhile, Josh gave it to Amazon’s Prime Video, thanks to a month that featured renewals for Gen V & Wheel of Time; a Crunchyroll add-on being announced; and the continued success of Thursday Night Football.
New Series Spotlight – Alex, Bill, & Josh review Lessons in Chemistry, AppleTV Plus’s new limited series starring Brie Larson as a 1950s chemist turned TV chef, based on the popular novel of the same name written by Bonnie Garmus. The series was created by Lee Eisenberg, and also stars Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, Andy Daly, and among others.
Roses & Rejections: The Great British Baking Show Check-In PLUS The Golden Bachelor E4
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 spending all fall reviewing both The Golden Bachelor & Bachelor in Paradise.
This week Michelle and DJ have a very special guest on, as they cover the latest season of Netflix's "The Great British Baking Show." Bill Bodkin joins to give us his takes of all the bakers and bakes so far. The crew gives us their tips for what they would do on the show, and who will take home the gold at the end of the season. They also check in on the latest episode of The Golden Bachelor.
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!
Anime x Pop: My Happy Marriage + Spy x Family S2
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!
First, they take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including S1 and S2 of Dead Mount Death Play and S1 of The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague.
In Anime News this month, they discuss the unexpected, exciting announcement at New York City Comic Con of the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima anime series scheduled for 2024 by series creator Akira Toryiama.
In their feature review section, our enthusiasts deep dive into two major anime releases this month: My Happy Marriage and Spy x Family S2 which involve romance, action, the supernatural, goofy hijinks, drama, and the christening of anime's goodest boy and the anime world's Grogu!
Stay tuned next month for their next episode on the final season of Attack on Titan and the anime's official ending (or so we think).