The Pop Break

Alex Marcus
  • 4.0 (8)
  • TV & Film
  • Semiweekly

The Pop Break is a collection of podcasts executive produced by Pop Break Director Alex Marcus, featuring the very best conversations about television, film, music, anime, wrestling, and more! This includes weekly pods like Roses & Rejections on Wednesdays, providing coverage of the best of reality dating, as well as new episodes of monthly podcasts like The Anniversary Bros, TV Break, Not Couple Goals, Blerd Watchers, Anime x Pop, Batman By The Numbers, & Bill vs. The MCU every Monday and Friday!

  1. 1d ago

    Batman By The Numbers: Clayface (2026) & Batman: Knightfall Part I Reviews!

    There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters. Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening. It’s a double feature today!  We’re dipping into the animated world, as well as live action!   This month, Daniel and Kris review the animated adaptation for Batman: Knightfall – Part I, and of course, the third live action film in the James Gunn DCU, Clayface! How did the two like these films?  Well, we won’t give that away, but there’s plenty to discuss.  With Knightfall, hot off the heels on our Nolan pod, we give you more Bane talk!  The duo discuss how Bane was adapted into this film, what worked, what didn’t, and the key changes from the comic that were made. And then it’s onto the main event…Clayface!  This pod has been in the making ever since the film was announced.  How did it fare?  You’ve got to listen to find out, but it’s a passionate discussion, as everything, including all those horror visuals, are discussed. Also, before our main topics, Daniel and Kris briefly offer their thoughts on the big news that Steven Soderbergh will be taking over the remainder of principal photography for The Batman: Part II, with Matt Reeves returning for post-production. A jam-packed episode, and you also don’t want to miss the tease for next month at the end…

    Batman By The Numbers: Clayface (2026) & Batman: Knightfall Part I Reviews!

  2. 3d ago

    Roses & Rejections: Love Is Blind S11 Mid-Season Check In

    Your reality TV besties have arrived! Michelle Chapman and ⁠Mostly Nitpicking⁠’s DJ Chapman are dishing on all the drama, delusion, and occasionally genuine emotion from your favorite dating and competition shows. Love is Blind? Covered. RuPaul's Drag Race? Absolutely. The entire Bachelor franchise and whatever Netflix dropped this week? Honey, they watched it so you don't have to — but honestly, you should watch it too. Michelle and DJ are back to break down Love is Blind Season 11 Episodes 1-8. They give their predictions for each of the 5 couples and talk about who their favorites are. They wrap up with some Bachelor rumors and what shows they're hoping will fill the void for the rest of the year.

    Roses & Rejections: Love Is Blind S11 Mid-Season Check In

  3. 5d ago

    Bill vs. The MCU: Agents of Doomsday Part 2 - SHIELD S5E11-22; Marvel's ZODIAC Coming Soon!

    Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered the first four seasons of Agents of SHIELD, the entire Netflix Defenders Saga, Fox’s X-Men,  Fantastic Four, and Daredevil films, the Blade trilogy, a few Punisher films, Ang Lee’s Hulk, Marvel’s Modern Animation line up of shows, and, most recently, Sony’s Spider-Man and Spider-Man related films. Bill vs The MCU: Agents of Doomsday continues, as Alex & Bill cover all the most apocalyptic Agents of SHIELD seasons in anticipation of Avengers: Doomsday this December! This month, they have diverging opinions on Agents of SHIELD S5 E11-22, where the series takes a guided tour through its history as it prepared to say goodbye to Phil Coulson and potentially the series while also trying to break the timeloop our team of fugitive agents are stuck in. We, of course, know that the series would be saved for another two seasons before it was cancelled for good, and we will be covering all of Agents of SHIELD Season 7 next month! However! Before they get there, Bill and Alex break down the NYCC 2026 news that Marvel is returning to spy series with a new Disney Plus live action series ZODIAC, expected sometime in 2028!  Check back next month as Alex & Bill say goodbye to Agents of SHIELD by reviewing Season 7 Episodes 1-13, also known as the Lost in Time arc, available to stream on Disney Plus!

    Bill vs. The MCU: Agents of Doomsday Part 2 - SHIELD S5E11-22; Marvel's ZODIAC Coming Soon!

  4. Oct 23

    Podelay: Colors (2017)

    This is Podelay, a podcast dedicated to alternative rock pioneer Beck Hansen! After completing their Pod of Doom series, Randy Allain (Media/Lit) and Justin Mancini (TheCineMaverick.com) are back to take on a whole new genre. Our resident music podcasters are joined by Kris Ingersoll of Batman by the Numbers and the Media/Lit podcast, and this time, Randy steps into the host chair so that Justin can discover something new. In the thirteenth episode, Kris and Randy discuss Beck’s 2017 pop album, Colors. They discuss whether or not producing a pop record makes an artist a sell out, and debate which songs offer the strongest evidence of Beck’s signature style. Additionally, the hosts unpack some of the diverse influences on the album, from Paul McCartney to Pharrell Williams, and even The Police! This may be the least “Beck” Beck album, but it might also be the album most likely to draw a new audience.

    Podelay: Colors (2017)

  5. Oct 20

    The Pop Break Presents: A Whole Lotta History Author Jason Lipshutz on One Direction’s Musical Evolution and Lasting Impact

    On the latest episode of The Pop Break Presents, Alex Marcus (Pop Break’s Podcast Director)  sits down with Jason Lipshutz, author of the new book, A Whole Lotta History: One Direction and the Sound That Shaped a Generation. The book will be released on November 3 via Atria Books.   In the interview Alex and Jason discuss the author’s personal connection to One Direction, revealing that he was already in his 20s and working at Billboard when the band emerged. Despite his indie music background, he found himself drawn to the narrative power of pop music, which led him to cover One Direction from their inception.   His dedication to the band is evident as he discusses how he covered their entire career, from their initial rise to their hiatus and solo projects.  .   Jason Lipshutz talks about One Direction’s legacy as well as their rise and cultural significance.   To pre-order the book, click here.

    The Pop Break Presents: A Whole Lotta History Author Jason Lipshutz on One Direction’s Musical Evolution and Lasting Impact

  6. Oct 19

    Anime x Pop: Avatar: Seven Havens, Black Clover, and Michael Carter-Williams & Jamaal Williams' Sentinel 6 Series!

    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 we are joined by the newest member of House Pop Break - Branden Vice, cohost of The Court of Bros and Spice podcast and, making her Pop Break debut, prolific cosplayer Katlyn Martinez of Katkashi Cosplays to talk about the second and final season of Black Clover! Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they’ve been watching recently, including Josh's recommendation of Avatar: Seven Havens, Branden's recommendation of  The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System, Amanda's recommendations of Hellsing Ultimate and The Vermillion Mask, and  Katlyn's recommendations of Link Click, Apothecary Diaries, Black Torch, and Hello, I am a Witch and my Crush Wants me to Make a Love Potion! All recommendations are found on Crunchyroll except for Avatar: Seven Havens which is on Paramount +.   In Anime News, they discuss the Sentinel 6 anime series currently in development backed by NBA and NFL pros Michael Carter-Williams and Jamaal Williams In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss their history with the Black Clover franchise, character glow-ups, thoughts on this season being the final season of the anime, and so much more.  Next month, join us as Josh finally watches Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood!

    Anime x Pop: Avatar: Seven Havens, Black Clover, and Michael Carter-Williams & Jamaal Williams' Sentinel 6 Series!

  7. Oct 16

    The Anniversary Brothers: Double Dare 40th Anniversary with Randy Allain

    Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Double Dare. Joining them is special guest Randy Allain, co-host of Podelay. Double Dare is a children’s game show created by Geoffrey Darby, Michael Klinghoffer, Dee LaDuke, and Robert Mittenthal. It premiered on Nickelodeon on October 6, 1986. On the show, two teams of kids compete in trivia and messy physical challenges. The winning team goes through the obstacle course for fabulous prizes. The host of Double Dare (as well as Super Sloppy Double Dare and Family Double Dare) is Marc Summers.  The show changed formats multiple time as well as networks, from Nick to Fox and syndication and then back to Nick. The final episode of the 482-episode run aired on February 7, 1993. Double Dare was rebooted in 2000 as Double Dare 2000 and again in 2018, but neither revival was as successful as the original string of shows. Double Dare became the most-watched original daily program on cable and the franchise has been nominated for two Daytime Emmys. It is fondly remembered by millions and is credited as putting Nickelodeon on the map. Josh, Aaron, and Randy talk about their histories with Double Dare before going into the first aired episode. They also discuss the show’s format, host, trademark messiness, and the various iterations of the show.  For more Nickelodeon, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on SpongeBob SquarePants. Double Dare is streaming on Paramount+

    The Anniversary Brothers: Double Dare 40th Anniversary with Randy Allain

  8. Oct 13

    The Court of Bros & Spice: Roll for Romance by Lenora Woods

    “Two dudes, too many morally gray men!” Welcome to the Court of Bros & Spice, join Co-hosts, The Smut Scholar Tyler Bishop and The Thirst Marshal Branden Vice as they do what their therapists recommended ... .start a podcast! Each episode the court will take you on a journey into various romantasy books, they’ll spread some pages while ignoring the red flags as they break down and discuss this genre that has become wildly popular across the world.  In this week's adventure , The Court find themselves in the mystical land of “Texas” as they roll for initiative with "Roll for Romance" by Lenora Woods. Here we meet unemployed New Yorker Sadie Brooks who flees to small-town Texas to stay with her best friend and reluctantly joins his weekly D&D group that includes the Flanneled bartender Noah. As their in-game characters' romance begins to spill out into the real world, forcing Sadie to choose between returning to her fast-paced city career or building a new life in Texas. Branden and Tyler discuss the downplaying of Texas heat, who really is “the most boring Avenger” and get surprisingly deep as they figure out which characters they relate with in this debut novel from Lenora Woods.  Next time Branden and Tyler get ready for Halloween and have prepared an episode with a trick and a few treats as they dive into 3 bite sized books, you’ll have to hear to believe! You can find the podcast on both Instagram & TikTok @brosnspicepod

    The Court of Bros & Spice: Roll for Romance by Lenora Woods
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The Pop Break is a collection of podcasts executive produced by Pop Break Director Alex Marcus, featuring the very best conversations about television, film, music, anime, wrestling, and more! This includes weekly pods like Roses & Rejections on Wednesdays, providing coverage of the best of reality dating, as well as new episodes of monthly podcasts like The Anniversary Bros, TV Break, Not Couple Goals, Blerd Watchers, Anime x Pop, Batman By The Numbers, & Bill vs. The MCU every Monday and Friday!

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  • Creator
    Alex Marcus
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    826
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex Marcus
  • Show Website
    The Pop Break

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