The Pop Break

Alex Marcus
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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!

  1. 4D AGO

    Blerd Watchers: Super Bowl Trailers, Ronin Warriors, Wonder Man, and Attack on Titan Retrospective with Anime x Pop!

    Welcome to Blerd Watchers! ThePopBreak.com's monthly podcast about TV shows with a Blerdy twist! Come hang out with Courtney & Marshall, two married Blerds, as they navigate all the dopeness on TV and share insights and opinions on the monthly show topics! In this episode, Marshall and Courtney are joined by special guests Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky from Anime x Pop. The group kicks off the show with an in-depth discussion about the new sequel series to the classic anime, Ronin Warriors, evaluating its art, storytelling, and character progression. The conversation then shifts to Marvel's latest TV series, Wonder Man, where the panel shares their thoughts on Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's portrayal and the show's unexpected narrative twists. Finally, the episode concludes with a retrospective on the iconic series, Attack on Titan, examining its complex characters, philosophical themes, and the controversial ending. The show highlights the significant impact of Attack on Titan on the anime community and debates the morality of protagonist Eren Yeager's ultimate decisions. Chapters (01:21) Special Guests: Anime x Pop Team (03:42) Super Bowl Trailer Predictions (19:39) Ronin Warriors Discussion (40:09) Wonder Man Review (01:19:06) Attack on Titan Retrospective (01:21:26) Personal Experiences with Attack on Titan (01:26:00) The Philosophy and Themes of Attack on Titan (01:32:17) The Time Manipulation Twist (01:37:13) Eren Yeager's Morally Gray Character (01:42:23) The Ending and Its Implications (01:54:42) Favorite Titan Shifter Powers (01:56:30) Closing Remarks and Plugs

    2h 3m

  2. FEB 6

    Not Couple Goals: Nocturnal Animals (2016)

    Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. This one is a tough one so please pay attention to the trigger warnings up top. Allie and Tyler discuss Nocturnal Animals, a movie that’s hard to find the levity in but dammit they find a way. Join them as they discuss strategies for roadside confrontation, constantly mistake Jake Gyllenhaal for Jake Johnson and marvel at the work of Aaron Taylor Johnson. Don’t be like Tyler and wait a decade to watch this movie. Do it now and give Not Couple Goals a listen. Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music. Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!

    1h 60m

  3. FEB 6

    Roses & Rejections: Traitors S3 + Drag Race S18 Check In (PART 2)

    Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back from hiatus…sort of! This week Michelle and DJ talk Traitors Season 4 as well as Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 18. They break down the latest episodes for each and provide some predictions for where they think each show is going. They wrap up with a preview of the Love Is Blind Season 10 contestants. 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!

    1h 17m

  4. FEB 6

    Roses & Rejections: Traitors S3 + Drag Race S18 Check In (PART 1)

    Welcome back to another episode of our podcast all about the ABC reality series The Bachelor and its many spin-offs. ThePopBreak.com's Michelle Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back from hiatus…sort of! It's the triumphant return of Michelle to Roses and Rejections! She's back to save the audience from DJ's recent solo pod, with all of the corrections and (some) praise that is warranted. They catch everyone up on The Traitors as well as Ru Paul's Drag Race, including their thoughts on RDR doing a mid-season talent show. 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!

    36 min

  5. FEB 2

    TV Break: February 2026 - Reviews of The Pitt, Industry, Wonder Man, & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms + YouTube's Daytime TV Takeover

    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 Industry and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Disney Plus’s Wonder Man.  Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news that YouTube has begun to dominate Daytime TV, with a 75% increase in viewers year over year thanks to the strength of children’s programming and video podcasts on the platform. Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh each selected their top streamer of the month. Josh and Bill agree on HBOMAX’s big month, as they flood the zone with The Pitt S2, A Knight of the Seven Kingdom Industry and the continued success of Heated Rivalry, as well as being the home of the two most nominated films at this years Oscars: Sinners & One Battle After Another. Meanwhile, Alex stands up for YouTube after they won the rights to broadcast the Academy Awards. New Series Spotlight  – This month we are paying off our Emmy bet, which means Alex asks Bill and Josh to watch S1E1 of The Pitt to see if he can convince them to finally get on board the runaway hit series.

    1h 36m

  6. JAN 30

    Batman By The Numbers: 1960s Batman TV Villains RANKED with Stacy Dooks

    There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters. Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening. It’s the first podcast of 2026, and that means the first of our yearlong theme of the Eras of Batman, where each episode we’ll be focusing on a key point in Batman’s long history in film and television. And we couldn’t think of a better first episode than what is arguably one of Batman’s most important eras.  That’s right, we’re going back to the 60s!  This episode has been a long time coming – an entire episode focused on the glorious, iconic, and classic Adam West show from the 1960s! To help with this fantastic topic, Daniel and Kris brought a newcomer into the pod cave, Stacy Dooks, co-host of the Fanboy Power Hour Podcast!  The trio discuss every nook and cranny of this show, including major themes, Adam West and Burt Ward’s iconic performances, and the Chief O’Hara of it all!   Oh, and we’ll chat some villains too. That leads us to our rankings topic, because within this great discussion on the show, we had to fit in a ranking topic on these great underrated villains! If you’re a fan of the 60s Batman show, this might just be your favorite episode of Batman by the Numbers Podcast!

    1h 28m

  7. JAN 26

    Bill vs. The MCU: Podding the Spider-Verse Part 1 - Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man 3

    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, and, most recently, Marvel’s Modern Animation line up of shows. This month, Alex & Bill kick of their brand new Podding the Spider-Verse season, where they will spend the next half a year digging into every Spider-Man and Spider-Man adjacent film put out by Sony Pictures, beginning in this episode with the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Trilogy, directed by Sam Raimi: Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007).They break down all the highs and lows of the iconic superhero film trilogy that played a formative role in their love for superhero cinema. Come back next month for part two of Podding the Spider-Verse with reviews of The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), now streaming on Disney Plus!

    2h 36m
  8. Podelay: Mellow Gold (1994)

    JAN 24

    Podelay: Mellow Gold (1994)

    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 third episode, the hosts delve into Mr. Hansen’s major label debut, bringing the weird despite the new studio backing. Exploring the timelessness of “Loser” and several underrated tracks on this breakthrough album, the hosts discuss proto-manic pixie dream girls, the hip-hop potential of Delta blues, and moments of clarity brought to you by…the Care Bears? In every episode, each host will spotlight the following: ·        Where It’s At: a track they really like. ·        It’s A Loser, Baby: a track they don’t. ·        Sing It Again: a favorite lyric. ·        Such A Beautiful Way: a favorite musical moment. Join them as they travel to a destination a little up the road from the conversations and the pods you know. Please join us for the show that poses one simple question: I’m a podcast, baby, so why don’t you stream me?     Host Picks:   Where It’s At (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like) Justin – Blackhole Kris – Truckdrivin Neighbors Downstairs (Yellow Sweat) Randy – Nitemare Hippy Girl   It’s a Loser, Baby (A Song We Don’t Like So Much) Justin – Sweet Sunshine Kris – Sweet Sunshine Randy – Truckdrivin Neighbors Downstairs (Yellow Sweat)   Sing It Again (A Favorite Lyric) Justin – Nitemare Hippy Girl Kris – Pay No Mind (Snoozer) / Soul Suckin' Jerk Randy – Blackhole / Beercan   Such a Beautiful Way (A Favorite Musical Moment) Justin – Beercan Kris – F****n with My Head (Mountain Dew Rock) Randy – Steal My Body Home   Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To: Justin – All Them Witches Kris – Johnny Cash Randy – Jesse Welles

    1h 26m
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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
    729
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex Marcus
  • Show Website
    The Pop Break