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Socially Distanced
The Socially Distanced Podcast is hosted by two pop culture obsessed dads who decided to take their Facebook messenger conversations and turn them into a podcast. In 2022 they brought their friend, a pop culture obsessed mom to the show, and things got even better! Join hosts Al Mannarino, Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin as they discuss everything in the world movies, music, sports, television and pop culture -- everything keeping them sane in this time of socially distancing. This podcast is…
Episodes
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337. Remember the Life and Legacy of Sir Patrick Stewart + Reviewing Godzilla Minus One (2023)
Go-Go-GODZILLA! With the release of Godzilla Minus Zero in theaters this weekend, the gang from Socially Distanced is talking all about the King of Monsters…
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336. Donnie Darko's 25th Anniversary + Halloween Favorites!
It's Spooky Szn, and Socially Distanced proudly presents its annual Halloween Episode. This All Hallows' Week, we're discussing the 25th Anniversary of the…
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335. Star Wars Super Bowl Takeover PLUS Remembering Solo and Star Wars: Rebels
It's time for Socially Distanced to return to a galaxy far, far away. The pod's monthly Star Wars spotlight is here, and this month it's a double feature as…
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334. NYCC 2026 Wrap Up + VisionQuest Episode 1 & 2 Reactions!
Oh yeah! Socially Distanced is back in full force as Bill Bodkin and "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas are back together doing what they do best…
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SD 333: Lanterns Finale and Clayface Trailer HYPE with Batman By The Numbers' Kris Ingersoll
Hello, fellow pop culture enthusiasts! In this week's edition of Socially Distanced, we are delving into the buzzing world of HBO's hit series Lanterns. Bill…
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SD 332: Rosario Dawson Returning to MCU as Daredevil: Born Again Ends PLUS Avengers: Endgame – Encore and A Star Wars Reboot?
The Pop Break is celebrating 17 years, and Socially Distanced is marking the occasion with a packed episode spanning Marvel, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and…
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331. Marvel's Midnight Universe Launches + The Traitors Premiere with Michelle and DJ Chapman!
Everyone's a suspect...including Socially Distanced! "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas dips her toes into the world of Reality TV with Pop…
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330. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and Obi-Wan Kenobi Revisited with Jeff Grettler of the Dos Incredibles Podcast
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away as they continue their monthly Star Wars 50th episodes. The series will take viewers from The Phantom…
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329. Drunk Shakespeare’s David Hudson on Expanding the Brand + 2026 Fall Movie Preview
And now for something completely different. Socially Distanced heads to the theater as they interview David Hudson, the co-creator and producer of The Drunk…
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328. The Pop Break’s 2026 NFL Fantasy Football Draft
Are you ready for some football? Well, you'll have to wait a few more days for the actual football season, but you can listen to this week's episode of…
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327. HBO's Lanterns Instant Reaction PLUS Remembering Dolly Parton
In brightest day, in darkest light ... Socially Distanced is here! Ben Murchison of the Don't Tail This Podcast joins Bill Bodkin and "The Human Star Wars…
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326. X-Men Cast CONFIRMED, D23 Trailer Reactions, and House of the Dragon S3 Deep Dive
It's a rare double episode of Socially Distanced! In the first half of the episode join Bill Bodkin, "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, Randy…
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325. Kevin Smith’s Marvel/Star Wars Crossover Explained + The Clone Wars Revisited!
Star Wars is back on the menu! Socially Distanced's monthly Star Wars series is back, and this time we're jumping headfirst into the world of animation!…
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324. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Deep Dive + X-Men Casting Rumors and Fancastings!
Your Friendly Neighborhood Podcast is back. Bill Bodkin is in the host seat as Pop Break's blanket coverage of Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues. Bill is…
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323. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Recap + Lanterns Trailer Reaction
SD is talking all about SD ... CC. That's right, Socially Distanced is talking San Diego Comic-Con this week. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is joined…
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322. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey DEEP DIVE + Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Reactions!
Socially Distanced goes on an odyssey ... about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Bill Bodkin is the bard for this episode as Amanda Rivas is off as she's…
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321. Remembering Sam Neill + Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Revisited
It's time for Socially Distanced's monthly celebration of all things Star Wars as we continue on the road to the 50th Anniversary of A New Hope and the release…
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320. X-Men ‘97 Season 2 Premiere DEEP DIVE + Aang: The Last Airbender Trailer Reactions
Call all your favorite cerebros and check out what Socially Distanced has to say about X-Men '97 Season 2! Hosts Bill Bodkin and "The Human Star Wars…
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Supergirl Deep Dive + Batman: The Caped Crusader Trailer Reactions with Batman By The Numbers
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's Socially Distanced. That's right the flagship podcast is back, and we're discussing DC Studios Supergirl. Pop Break's Zor…
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318. House of the Dragons Season 3 Premiere Deep Dive + Batman Trailer Reactions
The doors for "The House Pop Break" open once again on Socially Distanced as we head back to Westeros to discuss the Season 3 Premiere of HBO's House of the…
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317. Top Pop Culture Dads RANKED + Pop Culture Gifts from Our Fathers
Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers, dads, daddies and zaddies from the Socially Distanced Podcast. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and "The Human…
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316. Star Wars Special: The Phantom Menace + Star Wars Zero Company Trailer Reactions
The Socially Distanced Podcast returns to a galaxy far, far away as they kick off their brand new monthly Star Wars podcast mini-series celebrating 50 Years of…
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315. Obsession and Backrooms Bash the Box Office + Spider-Noir Season 1 Reactions
Socially Distanced is live in both black & white true hue color to discuss Prime Video's new Marvel series, Spider-Noir starring Nicolas Cage. Pop Break's…
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SD 314. Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Reactions PLUS Euphoria’s Shocking Character Death and The Most Shocking Deaths in TV History
This week on Socially Distanced, Bill and Amanda are joined by The Pop Break’s Director of Podcasting Alex Marcus to dig into the highs and lows of Star Wars…
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313. Dungeon Crawler Carl + Summer 2026 Preview
It's a Bill and Amanda episode! That's right. No guests. A wild format. Two friends just talking about the pop culture they love. In this episode they kick…
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312. The Punisher: One Last Kill & Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Finale
Socially Distanced heads back to Hell's Kitchen for the final time in 2026 as they discuss the finale of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. Bill Bodkin is in the…
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311. Star Wars Celebration - 50 Years of the Force Kick-Off with Maul: Shadow Lord Season Finale + The Odyssey Trailer Is Here!
It's our annual May the 4th episode! "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas gathers her Jedi council of Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin…
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310. Spider-Man: Noir Trailer Reaction + 2026 NFL Draft Group Therapy
Bill Bodkin, Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief, is in the host seat with a huge football loving crew: "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas (Dallas…
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309. Jessica Jones Returns in Daredevil: Born Again S2E6 + Clayface Trailer Reaction!
Socially Distanced remains in Hell's Kitchen. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host's seat and is joined by Bill Bodkin, "The…
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308. Daredevil: Born Again S2 Mid-Season Check-In + Godzilla -0 CinemaCon Trailer Reaction with Oliver “Andrew” Queen (@GreenArrow_of_SA)
Socially Distanced returns to Hell's Kitchen as we discuss Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episodes 4 & 5. Bill Bodkin is in the host seat this week and is…
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307. Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Premiere with The Space Swifties + MAJOR MCU X-Men News!
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away as they dive deep into the series premiere of Maul: Shadow Lord. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda…
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306. Supergirl Trailer Instant Reaction + Daredevil: Born Again S2 Premiere Deep Dive
Socially Distanced returns to Hell's Kitchen to discuss Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episodes 1-3. Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and is joined by the…
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305. The Peaky Blinders Movie is Here! + Buffy Reboot Canceled at Hulu
By order of the Socially Distanced Podcast, we're talking about Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. The film, currently sitting atop the Netflix's film charts…
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304. Dune 3, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Trailer Deep Dive Reactions + The Definitive Pixar Movie Ranking
Socially Distanced does its first rankings episode in a long! With Hoppers being #1 at the box office the first two weekends in March, Bill and Amanda have…
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303. 2026 Oscar Preview + Netflix’s One Piece Season 2 Deep Dive!
Socially Distanced heads to The Grand Line to discuss Netflix's One Piece Season 2. Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin are joined by Branden Hilton (aka Branden…
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302. Bridgerton Season 4 Finale DEEP DIVE + Guilty Pleasure Snacks!
Socially Distanced returns to The Ton with an in-depth, off-the-wall review of Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2. "Queen Charlotte" herself Amanda Rivas is on the…
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301. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Finale Deep Dive + Trailer Reactions to House of the Dragon S3 and The Mandalorian and Grogu
For the final time this year, Socially Distanced heads to Ashford Meadow to discuss A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by…
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300. A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Check-In + Looking Back at 300 Episodes of SD!
Socially Distanced celebrates 300 episodes! Join Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas for a split episode. In the first half of the episode they throw it back to the…
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299. Super Bowl Trailer Round Up, Bad Bunny Breakdown, and Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 Hot Takes
Gentlest Reader, welcome back to the 'ton. Yes, we've returned to Shondaland to regale you with our opinions on Part 1 of Season 4 of Netflix's Bridgerton…
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298. Super Bowl Preview, NFC East 2025 in Review, and The Best TV Show You Aren’t Watching
Socially Distanced reconvenes the NFC East Group Therapy Session for one last visit for the 2025-2026 NFL season. Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by…
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297. Wonder Man Deep Dive + He-Man vs Highlander
In this episode of the Socially Distanced podcast, Amanda Rivas and guest host Alex Marcus welcome Matt Farley of MarvelGuides.com to discuss his new novel The…
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296. Kennedy Out at Lucasfilm + A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review w/ Gigi Ford of Conculture Podcast
Socially Distanced heads back to Westeros to hang with the super awkward, yet super lovable Sir Dunk in the new HBO series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms…
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295. Final Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Reaction and One Piece Season 2 First Look + Percy Jackson S2 Review
Welcome to Camp Half-Blood, as Socially Distanced dives deep into the realm of Poseidon to discuss Season 2 of Disney+'s Percy Jackson and Olympians. Pop…
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294. Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 8 Breakdown (Series Finale Special)
Socially Distanced kicks off 2026 by going back into the Upside Down one final time. Join host "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas with her guests…
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293. Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Deep + Top Hate Watches of 2026
Socially Distanced heads back to the Upside Down to discuss Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2. Bill Bodkin, Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief, is in the host seat…
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292. HBOMAX’s 2026 Preview + Die Hard 2 Holiday Special and Rob Reiner's Legacy
In this holiday special episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast, hosted by Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas and featuring special guest Alex Marcus, delves into…
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291. Will Netflix or Paramount Nab WBD? Plus Supergirl Teaser Reactions and Ten Years of Star Wars: The Force Awakes
Socially Distanced goes back to a galaxy far, far away as they discuss the 10 Year Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. "The Human Star Wars…
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Ep. 290: Stranger Things S5 Part 1 Deep Dive + ScarJo Joins The Exorcist
In this episode of the Socially Distanced podcast, Amanda Rivas hosts solo as Bill Botkin is on vacation. The discussion dives deep into the first part of…
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289. Wicked: For Good Deep Dive + Thanksgiving Pop Culture Traditions!
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Socially Distanced Podcast! This week, we're heading back to the wonderful land of Oz to discuss Wicked: For Good, the…
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288. Disney’s Live Action Moana Trailer SHOCKS + A Look Back at Stranger Things S3 and S4
Socially Distanced returns to the upside down for its look back at Stranger Things Seasons 3 and 4. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief, Bill Bodkin, is in the host…
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287. Stranger Things Season 1 & 2 Retrospective + Breaking DC TV New with Jimmy Olsen and more!
Socially Distanced is heading back to The Upside with a little stop in Metropolis first. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat…
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286. Stranger Things Season 5 Hype + The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Socially Distanced travels to the heart of rock 'n' roll, which as Huey Lewis once told us, is indeed in Cleveland. That's right they're talking about the…
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285. It: Welcome to Derry Reaction + Halloween Pop Culture Favorites!
Socially Distanced concludes its spooky season coverage with an absolute bang -- reviewing the first episode of HBO's new series, IT: Welcome to Derry. Join…
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284. Kylo Ren Star Wars Movie CANCELED at Disney + A Quarter Century of The Mummy in Film
Socially Distanced continues its spooky season mini-series with a look at The Mummy franchise. Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and special guest Olivia Aiere as…
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283. NYCC 2025 Recap + 50 Years of Young Frankenstein
It's Alive! It's Aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!!!!!!! Socially Distanced is officially in its spooky era as for the next three weeks we'll be discussing…
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282. Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl Deep Dive + Fall Pop Culture Favorites
In this episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast, hosted by Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, and special guest host Podcast Director Alex Marcus, the team dives…
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281. How The Simpsons Movie 2 Cancelled A Secret MCU Movie + Marvel Zombies Deep Dive
Socially Distanced is without Bill Bodkin this week, but co-host Amanda Rivas is joined by a panel of Marvel podcasting all stars to fill the gap. Bill vs. The…
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280. The Mandalorian and Grogu Teaser Reaction Pod + TRL Nostalgia & The Pop Break Turns 16
Socially Distanced is guestless this week as Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas chop it up about the world of pop culture. The trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu…
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278. KPop Demon Hunters’ Streaming Dominance, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Box Office Dominance, And Anime Autumn + Remembering Robert Redford
Socially Distanced wraps itself a warm, cozy blanket, brews a piping pumpkin spice beverage, channels their inner hashira and dives deep into the worlds of…
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278. Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 Reaction Special + Is It Too Early for Halloween Talk?
Pop Break is celebrating its 16 year anniversary by raising money for St. Jude! If you have a few dollars, please consider giving to help children and their…