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. 1D AGO

    Roses & Rejections: Love is Blind Season 10 Reunion with Nando v Movies

    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 Chapman, 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 DJ returns for one final time with Nando of NandoVMovies to discuss the Love is Blind S10 Reunion. They give their thoughts on the best moments and some of the more underwhelming moments. DJ briefly speaks to Netflix's new show Age of Attraction and whether or not it's worth a watch. 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 37m
  2. Podelay: Mutations, 1998

    4D AGO

    Podelay: Mutations, 1998

    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 fifth episode, Justin and Randy discuss Beck’s follow-up to his commercial and critical hit Odelay. Cosmic mellotrons, blue-sky USA theme music, and some wicked harmonica receive mention here from an album that showed Mr. Hansen going back to his roots while retaining his idiosyncrasies. And while the hosts may be missing Kris on this episode, they have plenty of fun imagining his picks for this record (don’t worry folks, he’ll be back!) 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 – Nobody’s Fault but My Own Randy – Tropicalia   It’s a Loser, Baby (A Song We Don’t Like So Much) Justin – O Maria (qualified) Randy – Static (qualified)   Sing It Again (A Favorite Lyric) Justin – We Live Again Randy – Lazy Flies   Such a Beautiful Way (A Favorite Musical Moment) Justin – Diamond Bollocks Randy – Canceled Check   Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To: Justin – Om Randy – Alice Cooper

    1h 14m

  3. MAR 13

    The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: The Luck of the Irish 25th Anniversary

    Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate The Luck of the Irish for its 25th anniversary. The Luck of the Irish is a fantasy TV movie directed by Paul Hoen. It premiered on Disney Channel on March 9, 2001 as a Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM). In the movie, Kyle Johnson (Ryan Merriman) learns that he’s half leprechaun just as his family’s cherished heirloom, the source of the Clan O’Reilly’s luck, is stolen. Kyle must win back his lucky coin from the evil leprechaun Seamus McTiernan (Timothy Omundson) before he shrinks to the size of a matchbox. Aiding Kyle are his parents Kate and Bob (Marita Geraghty and Paul Kiernan), his friends Russell and Bonnie (Glenndon Chatman and Alexis Lopez), and his grandfather Reilly O’Reilly (Henry Gibson). Fondly remembered, The Luck of the Irish has traditionally played on Disney Channel on St. Patrick’s Day. Aaron and Josh discuss their history with The Luck of the Irish and other DCOMs before going into the movie’s plot, characters, themes, and effects. They also discuss the movie’s legacy, including a surprising connection to Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. For more Disney, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcast on Disney’s House of Mouse. The Luck of the Irish is streaming on Disney+

    1h 7m

  4. MAR 9

    Blerd Watchers: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Deep Dive + Reviews of Cross, Shrinking, Bridgerton, and Shoresy!

    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! 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 catch up on some recently released trailers before getting into the Entertainment News and Rumours that matter to them, highlighting some release dates of shows they will cover in the future and others they are excited to get back into. From there, they briefly prepare for the new season of Invincible, discussing where we left off at the end of last season! In their Ongoing Series segment, the couple share thoughts on the current seasons of Cross on Amazon Prime as well as Shrinking on Apple TV. The final segment has our dynamic duo reviewing A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Bridgerton and Shoresy! Enjoy!

    1h 38m

  5. MAR 7

    Roses & Rejections: Love is Blind Season 10 Finale with Nando v Movies

    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 Chapman, 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 DJ returns with Nando of Nando v Movies to talk about Love is Blind S10 Episodes 10-11. They give their final predictions before the altar and cover what has been a roller coaster ride of episodes so far. Then Michelle makes her triumphant return to cover the finale and reunion of The Traitors S4. 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 34m

  6. MAR 6

    Not Couple Goals: “Dressed to Kill” (1980)

    Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. In this episode, Allie and Tyler wade into potentially dicey waters with the seminal erotic thriller, “Dressed To Kill.” Join them as they discuss how incredibly incorrect this movie is about the trans community, the major twist and how quickly they saw it coming as well as get into the weeds on how none of the women in this movie know how to shower. Is this Michael Caine’s best performance ever? Listen and find out why it’s not!  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 44m

  7. MAR 5

    Roses & Rejections: Love is Blind Season 10 Episode 10-11 & Traitors Season 4 Finale with Nando v Movies

    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 Chapman, 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 DJ returns with Nando of Nando v Movies to talk about Love is Blind S10 Episodes 10-11. They give their final predictions before the altar and cover what has been a roller coaster ride of episodes so far. Then Michelle makes her triumphant return to cover the finale and reunion of The Traitors S4. 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 53m

  8. MAR 2

    TV Break: March 2026 - Reviews of Scrubs, The Pitt, Industry, Shrinking, & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms + Paramount Skydance Buys WBD

    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, HBO Max’s The Pitt, AppleTV’s Shrinking and Disney Plus’s The Muppet Show.  Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news Paramount Skydance has purchased Warner Bros. Discovery, after Netflix dropped out of the running following an exclusive reopened negotiation window between David Ellison’s PSky and WBD, despite Netflix having already agreed in principle to purchase the company. They break down how this happened and what it means for the future of television, movies, news, streaming, and the entire entertainment business. Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh each selected their top streamer of the month. Alex and Bill agree on Netflix had the biggest month by getting out of the WBD deal after its shareholders had turned on it, along with the return of Bridgerton, and upcoming events such as One Piece S2, MMA All-Star match ups, and the MLB Opening Day. Meanwhile, Josh stands up for Peacock after they hosted the Super Bowl and another successful Olympics, along with their surprise comedy hit The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins and the streaming debut of Wicked: For Good.. New Series Spotlight  – This month Alex, Bill, and Josh celebrate the return of Scrubs! They get into their personal history with the original series before checking in on the reboot to see if it holds up to the original or if its too overburdened from sixteen years of memes and cellphone commercials to stand as its own.

    1h 40m
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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
    744
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex Marcus
  • Show Website
    The Pop Break

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