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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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217. House of The Acolyte Review Series: Acolyte S1E6 + House of the Dragon S2E3
Welcome to Socially Distanced's third installment of the House of the Acolyte review series -- where we review both the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte…
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216: House of The Acolyte Review Series: Acolyte S1E5 + House of the Dragon S2E2
Socially Distanced returns to Westeros via light speed for the second part of its Acolyte and House of the Dragon review series. In this episode Bill and…
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215. House of the Acolyte Review Series: Acolyte S1E4 + House of the Dragon S2E1
Pop Break's House of the Acolyte Series Officially Begins! However, before we start - we need to ask a favor. On Tuesday June 18, Pop Break lost one of their…
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214. The Acolyte S1E3 Instant Reaction + Netflix’s Under Paris
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away with a deep dive into The Acolyte Episode 3. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the…
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213. The Acolyte SERIES PREMIERE + Alien and Venom Trailer Reactions
Socially Distanced enters its High Republic era as The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia Amanda Rivas hops into the host chair this week with Bill Bodkin and…
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212. First Look at Moana 2 + Bridgerton S3 Deep Dive
Lords and ladies, Socially Distanced goes back to the ‘ton as we discuss the most popular show in all the world right now - Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1. Pop…
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211. Does Disney Plus Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa Top David Tennant? + Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice Instant Reaction
Socially Distanced jumps back into the TARDIS to discuss the latest episodes of Disney Plus's iteration of Doctor Who as Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Randy…
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210. X-Men '97 Finale Reaction PLUS Fantasy Casting MCU X-Men
This week on Socially Distanced we’re going all in on X-Men. Join Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas, Alex Marcus and special guest Matt Farley of Marvel Guides as they…
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209. NFL Post Draft Check In Plus Fantastic Four Casting News!
Are you ready for some football? Socially Distanced presents its third annual post draft and off season episode! The NFC East Group Therapy squad - Al…
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208. Tales of The Jedi, Tales of The Empire, And Tales of Surviving Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace
May the 4th be with you! Socially Distanced celebrates all things Star Wars this week by getting the band back together! That's right Al Mannarino returns to…
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207. Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Breakdown + Bridgerton S1 & S2 Deep Dive
It’s Social Season on The Socially Distanced Podcast or should we say posh-cast. Yes, we’re heading to Shondaland to discuss Netflix’s undeniable hit series…
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206. Fallout S1 Deep Dive + Transformers One Trailer Reactions
Socially Distanced goes deep into the vaults to discuss Prime Video's smash hit new series, Fallout! Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin does his worst…
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205. X-Men '97 Burns It All Down & Madam Webb Makes Us Want To
Yes, it's the Madame Web episode of Socially Distanced, so pack your party bags people it's gonna be a large one. Bill Bodkin is in the host chair to discuss…
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204. Wrestlemania XL Preview PLUS Netflix's BODKIN
Whoaaaa whooaaaaa it's Wrestlemania! That's right Socially Distanced is doing it's first-ever all wrestling show! In this episode, Amanda Rivas, "The Human…
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203. The Matrix Turns 25 and X-Men ‘97 X-Ceeds X-Pectations
The Matrix turns 25 and Socially Distanced is here to take the red pill and go down the rabbit hole to discuss this iconic science fiction masterpiece. Pop…
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202. House of the Dragon S2 Trailer Reactions + Roadhouse!
Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel because Socially Distanced is going to the 2024 remake of Roadhouse. Pop Break’s Editor in Chief Bill…
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201. Did Bob Iger Cancel MCU Slate?!? + Dune Part 2 Deep Dive
Lisan Al Gaib! Socially Distanced returns to Arrakis to discuss Dune Part Two. Pop Break’s Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin rides the worm with his fellow spicy…
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200. Avengers Fantasy Draft
Socially Distanced celebrates its 200th episode in a big way -- an Avengers draft! The Avengers are on the horizon in the Marvel Cinematic, but we have no clue…
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199. X-Men: The Animated Series Dark Phoenix Rewatch w/ Comic Creator Frank Martin
Socially Distanced celebrates Episode #199 with a journey back in time as they discuss X-Men: The Animated Series! Pop Break Podcast Director Alex Marcus…
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198. Is Avatar Netflix's Game of Thrones? PLUS Borderlands Trailer Instant Reaction!
Yip yip! Socially Distanced returns to bend the elements with an instant reaction to the first episode of Netflix’s live adaptation of Nickelodeon’s Avatar…
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197. Marvel Debuts The Fantastic Four, Deadpool & Wolverine First Looks Plus Avatar: The Last Airbender S1 Review
Yip yip! The Socially Distanced Podcast is here to help you pre-game for Netflix’s live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender by diving into season…
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196. NFC Therapy Session - Super Bowl (Taylor's Version)
The NFC East Group Therapy Session is back for the last time for the 2023-2024 season -- just in time for the big game this Sunday in Las Vegas. Pop Break's…
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195. Barbenheimer's Oscars Split, Netflix's 2024 Sizzle Reel, + A Look Back At Peaky Blinders
By order of The Peaky Blinders, Socially Distanced is celebrating the Cillian Murphy-lead Netflix series this week. Ben Murchison - The Commander of our Hearts…
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194. True Detective: Night Country Premiere + Do We Need A Jurassic World Reboot?
Socially Distanced heads to the Arctic Circle for this week's episode as we review the first two episodes of HBO's True Detective: Night Country -- the fourth…
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193. Rebel Moon Part 1 Review + Peacock's NFL Power Play
The Socially Distanced Podcast steps into the Snyderverse with a review of Zach Snyder’s Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire. Dan Cohen, host of Pop Breaks…
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192. Echo S1 Reactions PLUS Mando's Getting A Movie!?!
Socially Distanced returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a review of its latest miniseries, Echo starring Alayna Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio. Amanda…
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191. What If...? S2 + The Disney Plus Doctor Who Christmas Special
Happy New Year and welcome to the kick-off of the fifth season of the Socially Distanced Podcast -- the official podcast of ThePopBreak.com We've got a special…
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190. 2023 Socially Distanced Awards + Did Netflix Just Win The Streaming Wars?
It's the final episode of Socially Distanced for 2023, so what better to close out the year than give out the second annual Socially Distanced Awards! Pop…
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189. Jonathan Majors OUT at Marvel + Elf Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Merry Christmas from the Socially Distanced Podcast! In this episode, we pass through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of…
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188. Pop Break's Holiday Special 1: Home Alone aka Die Hard for Kids
Socially Distanced kicks off its holiday special mini-series with a look at the 1990 holiday classic -- Home Alone. Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin…
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187. Doctor Who 'Wild Blue Yonder' + The House of Dragon & Fall Out Trailers
Allons-y! Socially Distanced returns to the TARDIS as we discuss the second Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special entitled 'Wild Blue Yonder.' Pop Break's…
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186. Dave Filoni's Star Wars Takeover PLUS Tennant's Doctor Who Returns!
ALLONS-Y! The Socially Distanced Podcast jumps back into the TARDIS to discuss the first Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special - The Star Beast. Join host Amanda…
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185. Pedro Pascal IS Mr. Fantastic! More A-List Fantastic Four Casting News Next? PLUS NFL Midseason Check-In
Football is back on Socially Distanced! Pop Break's editor-in-chief and long-suffering NY Giants fan Bill Bodkin hosts the show and is joined by Amanda Rivas…
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184. Loki S2 Finale Instant Reaction + MCU Movie Shake Up
Socially Distanced is back with glorious purpose to discuss the Loki Season 2 (and series?) finale. Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin is in the host seat…
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183. Doctor Who Disney Plus Trailer Reaction + Who is the Best Doctor!?!
Allonsy, time lords and ladies! The Socially Distanced Podcast is back and we're talking about all things Doctor Who! Pop Break Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin is…
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182: Taylor Swift World Domination, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), & Loki Blows Up Reality?!? (Loki S2E4)
Socially Distanced (Taylor's Version) returns and there's so much to talk about. Bill Bodkin is in the host chair and is joined (as always) by "The Human Star…
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181. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Halloween Special + Netflix Prices Skyrocket
It's time for the annual Socially Distanced Halloween Episode! This spooky season we're going to talk about all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer -- the TV…
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Ep. 180: Loki S2E2 Instant Reaction + Daredevil: Born Again Canceled?!?
The Socially Distanced Podcast returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it discusses the first two episodes of Loki Season 2. Bill Bodkin is back in the…
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179. Ahsoka S1 Finale
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away for the final time in 2023! "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas hosts Socially Distanced's…
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178. Ahsoka S1E7 REVIEW + WGA's New Contract & Ahsoka Finale Theories!
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away as they review Ahsoka Part 7 'Dreams and Madness.' "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas steps…
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177. Ahsoka Episode 6 Reaction PLUS Buffy Reunion News!
Ahsoka continues its run of excellent episodes and Socially Distanced is here to talk all about it. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas hosts…
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176. Ahsoka S1E5 Reaction! Plus Will The Crow Finally Be Released?
"The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is joined by "The Shadow Warrior" Bill Bodkin (Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief) and special guest Jeff Grettler of…
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175. Ahsoka Episode 4 Reaction PLUS Miyazaki's Last Film??
The Socially Distanced's Ghost Crew -- "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas, Bill "King of the Pirates" Bodkin and "The Commander of our Hearts" Ben…
Socially DistancedBONUS! Anime x Pop: Netflix's Live Action One Piece Reaction!
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…
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174. David Fincher’s The Killer Trailer Reaction + Ahsoka S1E3: Time to Fly
The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin and staff writer Amanda Clark (aka Amanda Jr.) to discuss…
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173. Ahsoka Episode 1 & 2 Explained PLUS Is Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon a Star Wars Rip Off?
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away as we begin our Ahsoka review series. Yes, for the next seven weeks we're talking about the serialized…
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172. Netflix's Scott Pilgrim Anime Trailer Reaction + Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Anniversary Special
We are Sex Bomb-Omb ....1-2-3-4! That's right it's Scott Pilgrim vs. Socially Distanced this week!Socially Distanced has decided to rewatch Scott Pilgrim vs…
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171. The Flash Flops; Indy’s Ignored; M:I 7 Slips Up; Barbenheimer Blows Up Box Office; + Other 2023 Summer Movie Season Highlights!
The Summer Movie Season of 2023 was a wild one. It saw the rise of Barbenheimer and the fall of many a vaunted piece of IP -- and we're here to discuss it…
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170. Barbie Review + Loki Trailer Reaction & The Best Summer Movies
Come on Barbie, let's go party ... with The Socially Distanced Podcast. Host Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin (or whatever's…
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169. Barbenheimer Boffo Box Office Opens Door to Mattel Movie Madness + Secret Invasion Finale
The Socially Distanced Podcast concludes its "Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe" Secret Invasion mini-series. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by…
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168. Marvel Moves to Hulu! Fantastic Four Teased? Plus The Marvels Theory & Secret Invasion Ep 5 Reaction
It's the penultimate episode of our "Keep Secret, Keep It Safe" mini-series reviewing Marvel's Secret Invasion. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined…
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167: SAG Strike Might Delay Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk! Iger Cancels New Star Wars? Plus Secret Invasion Episode 4 & Ahsoka S2
The Socially Distanced Podcast is loaded this week as we're not just talking about all things Secret Invasion Episode 4 "Beloved," but also Star Wars, the…
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166. The Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe Mini-Series: Secret Invasion Ep 3
Welcome back Skrulls and Humans to Part 3 of our "Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe" mini-series about Marvel's Secret Invasion. In this episode, Amanda Rivas…
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165. The Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe Mini-Series: Secret Invasion Ep 2
Welcome back Skrulls and Humans to Part 2 of our "Keep it Secret, Keep It Safe" mini-series about Marvel's Secret Invasion. In this episode Bill Bodkin, Amanda…
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164. The Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe Mini-Series: Secret Invasion Ep 1
Welcome humans and skrulls alike the Episode 164 of the Socially Distanced Podcast. On this episode Al Mannarino dons the eye patch and trench coat to host his…
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163. Impossible Podcasting Force Part 3 - Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation & Mission: Impossible - Fallout
Your mission if you choose to accept it is to join the Socially Distanced Podcast -- the flagship podcast of ThePopBreak.com -- on the final part of their…
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162. Impossible Podcasting Force Part 2 - Mission: Impossible III & Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Socially Distanced delivers the second part of its "Impossible Podcasting Force" mini-series with a deep into Mission: Impossible III and Mission: Impossible -…
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161. Impossible Podcasting Force - Mission: Impossible 1 & 2
The mission, if you choose to accept it, is to listen to The Socially Distanced Podcast's latest mini-series "The Impossible Podcasting Force." This three-week…
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160. Jonesing for Indiana Jones vol 2: The Last Crusade + The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The Socially Distanced Podcast goes in-depth and off the rails for one of its thirstiest and funniest episodes of all-time. Host Bill Bodkin is joined by "The…
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159. Jonesing for Indiana Jones vol. 1 - The Raiders of the Lost Ark + Temple of Doom
Pop Break throws it back for their rewatch of the Indiana Jones film franchise as the final installment of the series just premiered at the Cannes Film…