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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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277. Marvel Zombies First Look + 2025 NFL Fantasy Draft
Get ready for the wildest episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast. Pop Break celebrates the beginning of football season by taking you into draft room of Pop…
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276. Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere + First Reaction to The Office Spinoff The Paper
Socially Distanced asks once again, do you wanna do you wanna do you wanna taste it! Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and everyone's favorite goth mom…
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275. Superman vs. Fantastic Four Box Office Battle PLUS Taylor Swift Album By Album Authors Breakdown Taylor’s Big News
In this episode, authors Kase Wickman, Joanna Weiss, and Moira McAvoy join the Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus to discuss their upcoming book, Taylor…
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274. Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 Instant Reaction PLUS One Piece Season 2 and Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Teasers
Socially Distanced returns to the Nevermore Academy as they review Wednesday Season 2 Part 1. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and…
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SDCC 2025 Recap; Matt Smith's Star Wars Surprise; And The Best and Worst of Marvel Studios
In this episode of the podcast, the hosts discuss their experiences at Comic-Con, including highlights from the George Lucas panel and insights into upcoming…
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272. The Fantastic Four: First Steps Instant Reaction + SDCC 2025 News Recap!
Socially Distanced goes all sorts of retrofuturistic ... as a family ... because this week we're discussing Fantastic Four: First Steps. Pop Break's…
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271. A How To Guide to Cosplay 101 + K-Pop Demon Hunters Smashes Netflix Records
This week we celebrate Amanda's three-year anniversary as co-host of Socially Distanced with an episode dedicated to one of her favorite pastimes -- cosplay!…
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Ep 270. James Gunn’s Superman (2025) REACTION POD! + Stranger Things Season 5 Hype
On this week’s milestone episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin assembles a full-on Justice League of Pop Break personalities…
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269. Jurassic World: Rebirth Reaction Pod + Is The Odyssey Teaser Trailer A Flop?
Socially Distanced heads to a remote island filled with mutant dinosaurs to talk about the #1 movie in America -- Jurassic World: Rebirth. Bill Bodkin, Pop…
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268. Will Dune Director Cast Tom Holland as Next James Bond? PLUS Jurassic Park Revisited
The Socially Distanced Podcast channels their inner Ian Malcom, Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler as they take you to Jurassic Park! "The Human Star Wars…
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267. Ironheart Instant Reactions + The Best Films of the 21st Century (So Far)
Socially Distanced heads back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! In this episode Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas discuss the first three episodes of Marvel…
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266. 2025 Summer Movie & TV Preview Special + James Gunn’s Comments on the Future of DC
Socially Distanced is ready for summer! Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Alex Marcus as they preview Summer 2025 at the movies, on television and more. In…
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265. Is A Wonder Woman Reboot On The Way? PLUS Predator: Killer of Killers DEEP DIVE
In episode 265 of the Socially Distanced Podcast, hosts Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin welcome Podcast Director Alex Marcus and special guest Jeff Grettler of…
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264. Netflix’s TUDUM 2025 + Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Deep Dive!
In this episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast, hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas welcome on It’s Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast host Alex Marcus and…
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263. The Last of Us Season 2 Finale DEEP DIVE PLUS Which Avenger Will Team Up With Spider-Man Next?
On this episode of Socially Distanced, host Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break’s weekly The Last of Usrecapper Sam Niles and Pop Break’s Podcast Director Alex…
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262. Andor Series Finale Deep Dive + Jurassic World: Rebirth Trailer #2 Reactions
Get ready for big tears, big action and a whole bunch of positivity as Socially Distanced returns to the Star Wars Universe to discuss the Andor Series Finale…
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261. Thunderbolts* Deep Dive + Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer Reaction
Socially Distanced* - The Flagship Podcast of ThePopBreak.com is back with a special look at Marvel's latest film Thunderbolts*....*The New Avengers. Bill…
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260. May the Fourth Special with Andor Season 2, Tales of the Underworld, Star Wars & Pop Music, and the Space Swifties!
May the 4th be with you because it's our annual Star Wars podcast. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat this week and is joined…
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259. Andor Season 2 Premiere + 2025 NFL Draft Reactions
Are you ready for some football? Well, Socially Distanced definitely is. Join Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia"…
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258. The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 Shocker + Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Deep Dive
Murdocks! Kingpins! Queenpins! Thick Mushroom Daddies! It’s time for a super-sized episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast. Pop Break’s Editor-in-Chief Bill…
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257. The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere + Tron: Ares Trailer Instant Reaction
Socially Distanced heads back into the world of HBO's The Last of Us. Pop Break staff writer Sam Niles returns to Socially Distanced to talk with Pop Break's…
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256. A Goofy Movie Turns 30 and A New Predator Movie Is Coming to Hulu
The Socially Distanced celebrates the 30th Anniversary of A Goofy Movie this week. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the hosting seat as…
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255. Sony’s CinemaCon 2025 Spider-Man Bombshell + The Best and Worst Video Game Adaptations of All Time
This week, Socially Distanced orders some pizza, grabs some energy drinks, and turns on its gaming console, living its best gamer life by discussing the best…
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254. Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement Instant Reaction + Daredevil: Born Again Episode 5 & 6 w/ Caleb Borchers of Marvel News Desk
Socially Distanced celebrates its 5-Year Anniversary with a jam-packed episode. Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and is joined by "The Human Star Wars…
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253. Marvel News Desk's Rhiannon Talks #SaveDaredevil Fan Campaign and React to Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4
Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and series resident Tyler McCarthy are joined by a very, very special guest week - Rhiannon from the Save Daredevil Movement and the…
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252. Daredevil: Born Again Episode 3 Instant Reaction + Previews for The Electric State, Poker Face Season 2, and Lilo & Stitch
Socially Distanced returns to Hell's Kitchen in a very unique episode -- as it features the show's ever post-game segment. Bill Bodkin is in the host seat and…
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Ep 251. Daredevil: Born Again Premiere Instant Reaction with Jen Johnson (Queens of Nerdom)
Socially Distanced returns to Hell's Kitchen for Episode 251! Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by special guests Tyler McCarthy (Not Couples Goals) and…
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250. Our Bold Oscar Predictions PLUS A Point Break (1991) Celebration
IT'S EPISODE 250! To celebrate this milestone, we've gathered an all-star panel of Socially Distanced favorites ... and Bill Bodkin. That's right, the…
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249. Captain America: Brave New World Instant Reaction + Christopher Nolan’s Next Film
Socially Distanced heads back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda…
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248. Celebrating SNL's 50th Anniversary, Valentine's Day Traditions, and the Chief's Super Bowl Collapse!
Live from Bill's Mom's House it's The Socially Distanced Podcast! This week Bill is on location down the Jersey Shore from his mom's house hosting Episode…
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247. Fantastic Four Trailer Instant Reaction + Super Bowl 2025 Preview
Socially Distanced is back on the gridiron for the final NFC East Group Therapy Session of the 2024-2025 season. Bill Bodkin, Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief, is…
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246. Instant Reactions to Disney Plus’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners PLUS Is Quentin Tarantino Right about Modern Movies?
Socially Distanced heads back to the Marvel Animated universe via Disney Plus for some web-slinging fun! This week Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and…
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245. Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Reaction Pod + Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Season One Wrap Up
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away! "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas in the host seat and has a motley crew podcasting pirates…
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244. Creature Commandos Season 1 Finale Instant Reaction + California Wildfire Relief Resources
Socially Distanced returns to Pokolistan to discuss the second half of Creature Commandos Season 1! Bill Bodkin is in the host seat this week along with "The…
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243. WWE Monday Night RAW on Netflix (Instant Reaction)
Socially Distanced kicks off its 6th Season by taking a deep dive into the historic debut of WWE Monday Night RAW on Netflix. "The Human Star Wars…
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242. The 2024 Socially Distanced Awards + Superman (2025) Trailer Instant Reactions
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happiest Holidays! This week Socially Distanced closes out 2024 and its 5th season with the annual Socially Distanced…
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241. Netflix’s Hot Frosty Deep Dive PLUS Does the Bluey Movie Mean The End for Bluey?
Happy Holidays from the Socially Distanced Podcast! And oh my, do we ever have a present for you this episode. Amanda Rivas is in the host seat this week for…
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240. Who Will Chris Evans Play in Avengers: Doomsday PLUS James Gunn’s Creature Commandos Instant Reaction
Socially Distanced returns to the world of DC Studios to review the first two episodes of James Gunn's new MAX series, Creature Commandos. Bill Bodkin is in…
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239. Will Wicked Win Oscar Gold? Plus The Skeleton Crew Two Part Premiere Deep Dive!
The Socially Distanced Podcast returns to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the brand new Star Wars series -- The Skeleton Crew. Bill Bodkin is in the host…
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Ep 238. Netflix's Arcane Season 2 Finale Deep Dive + Pop Culture Thanksgiving 2024
Socially Distanced is back for its first Thanksgiving week episode in four years, and for good reason -- we're talking about the explosive finale to Arcane…
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237. Netflix’s Arcane Season 2 Act 1 + Act 2 PLUS The Highs & Lows of Netflix’s Paul vs. Tyson
Socially Distanced heads to the world of Arcane for the next two episodes! In this episode Amanda Rivas, who's been so excited for the second season of…
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236. Did HBO’s The Penguin Stick The Landing? PLUS Denzel Washington Hall of Fame
Holy HBO prestige drama, Batman! Socially Distanced is back and we're talking about the hit HBO series, The Penguin. Bill Bodkin, editor-in-chief of…
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235. Love Is Blind S7 with DJ & Michelle Chapman of Roses & Rejections
It's a takeover of the Socially Distanced Podcast! DJ & Michelle Chapman of the Roses & Rejections Podcast (Pop Break's uber popular Bachelor & reality dating…
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234. Agatha All Along Finale Instant Reactions + MCU Disney Plus Sizzle Reel
It's once again time to go down, down, down the witches road as Socially Distanced gathers a coven to give instant reactions to the Agatha All Along finale…
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233. Halloween Special II - What We Do In The Shadows Spectacular + NYCC 2024 Recap!
Socially Distanced welcomes you to the second of their two-part Halloween Spooktacular series! This episode they head to Staten Island to discuss FX's hit…
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232. Top 2024 Music Moments in Pop Culture + The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class
They say the heart of rock 'n' roll is in Cleveland, well this week it's on Socially Distanced! Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat…
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231. Halloween Special I - Scream (1996) + Our Favorite Scary Movies
What's your favorite scary movie? That's right, the Socially Distanced Podcast is immersing itself fully into spooky season by watching the 1996 classic…
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230. Batman By The Numbers on The Penguin and The Future of James Gunn’s DCU
Pop Break heads to Gotham City to review the first two episodes of the hit MAX series The Penguin. Bill Bodkin, is in the host seat, and is joined by co-host…
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229. The Pop Break's 15th Anniversary Celebration
Socially Distanced celebrates Pop Break's 15 years anniversary this week! In a special episode, Amanda Rivas is in the hosting seat as she interviews her…
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228. Agatha All Along Two-Episode Premiere Instant Reaction + Netflix Geeked Week Trailers!
Pop Break walks the Witches Road as they review the two-episode premiere of Marvel’s Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn. Amanda Rivas is in the host chair…
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227. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Instant Reaction!
We're not going to say his name three times but Socially Distanced will be talking about the #1 movie in America -- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Bill Bodkin and…
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226. All Star NFL 2024 Kick Off Special
Are you ready for some football?! Socially Distanced is and we're bringing you a huge episode. Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Marshall Stevenson and Ben…
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225. The Best Movies & TV of Summer 2024 + 2024 Fall Preview
Farewell summer and hello, fall! Socially Distanced is looking back at the best in television, streaming and cinema from the summer of 2024 and looking ahead…
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224. Did Sabrina Carpenter, Chappelle Roan, or Shaboozey Win 2024 Song of the Summer? PLUS The Crow Turns 30!
Fire it up! Fire it up! Fire it up! Socially Distanced revisits a film that led to a generation of goth kids and Hot Topic shoppers - The Crow (1994) Amanda…
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223. All The MCU, Star Wars, Disney Films, and Parks News You Need to Know From 2024 D23
It’s a massive episode filled with news, churros and mouse ears as we dove deep into all the announcements from Disney’s D23 event. Bill Bodkin and Amanda…
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222. House of the Dragon S2 Finale Deep Dive
Welcome to the final installment of The House Pop Break — Socially Distanced’s official House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones review series. Hosts Bill…
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221. Deadpool & Wolverine Instant Reaction, House of the Dragon S2E7 Deep Dive, and RDJ IS DOCTOR DOOM!?!
We’re going to need you to come with us, peanut. That’s right Socially Distanced is heading to the multiverse to discuss Deadpool and Wolverine! But that’s not…
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220. SDCC 2024 Hype Preview + The House of The Dragon S2 Mid Season Check In
Welcome to the House Pop Break -- where we discuss all things related to Westeros, King's Landing and House of the Dragon. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill…
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219. The Acolyte Season Finale Deep Dive + Captain America 4 Trailer Breakdown
For the last time this year Socially Distanced goes to the High Republic to discuss The Acolyte. Host Amanda Rivas is rejoined by Pop Break Editor in Chief…
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218. House of The Acolyte Review Series: Acolyte S1E7 + House of the Dragon S2E4
Welcome to Socially Distanced’s fourth installment of the House of the Acolyte review series — where we review both the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte…