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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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158. Guardians of the Galaxy vol. III
Your favorite band of space oddities is back to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin hosts an all-star episode…
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157. The 2023 NFL Draft, Aaron Rogers, The NFC East
The NFC East Group Therapy Session is back discussing all things off-season football!Bill Bodkin (Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief) hosts with special guests Al…
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156. The Return of the Jedi Turns 40 + Star Wars: Rebels
The Socially Distanced crew pre-games Star Wars Day aka May the 4th with a special Star Wars-centric episode. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas &…
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155. The Mandalorian S3 Ep 8, 'The Return' + Galaxy Quest TV Show Announced
It's the final episode of The Mandalorian for 2023 and there is a lot to talk about. Host Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, Pop…
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154. The Mandalorian S3 Ep 7, 'Spies' + Star Wars Celebration REACTIONS
It's the penultimate episode of The Mandalorian and that means "The Prince of Penultimate" Alex Marcus (The Director of Pop Break's Podcast Network) joins "The…
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153. The Mandalorian S3 Ep 6, 'Guns for Hire' + Barbie TRAILER REACTIONS
The Socially Distanced podcast returns with a deep dive into The Mandalorian Chapter 22, 'Guns for Hire.' "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas lead…
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152. The Mandalorian S3 Ep 5, 'The Pirate' + Ryan Coogler's X-Files Reboot
ARRRRRRRRR!!!!! We're talking space pirates and X-Files this week on Socially Distanced. "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is joined by Pop Break…
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151. The Mandalorian Chapter 20, 'The Foundling,' Shazam's Box Office Performance + Has The Rock Peaked?
Who is The Foundling? Why are so many space creatures attacking the Mandalores? Is Grogu going to wear armor? And just who is Kelleran Beq? Host Amanda Rivas…
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150. The Last of Us Finale + The Mandalorian 'The Convert'
We've hit our 150th episode with a giant-sized annual edition of Socially Distanced! This week we're discussing the controversial and emotional finale of The…
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149. The Last of Us Episode 8 + The Mandalorian Chapter 18
It's the penultimate episode of our Papa Pedro mini-series! Amanda Rivas hosts the episode as we dive deep into the penultimate episode of The Last of Us and…
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148. The Last of Us Episode 7 + The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere
Welcome to the "Papa Pedro" Mini-Series of The Socially Distanced Podcast as we're talking all things Pedro Pascal this week. So, in this "giant-sized annual…
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147. The Last of Us Episode 6 + Marvel Burn Out
While there may be no mushroom daddies this week, we've still got plenty to talk about when it comes to The Last of Us Episode 6 entitled, 'Kin.' Host Bill…
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146. The Last of Us Episode 5 + Our Favorite Trailers from The Big Game
The moral gray and "thicc mushroom daddies" are on tap today for Socially Distanced. Host Bill Bodkin is joined by resident guest Alisha Weinberger and special…
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145. The Last of Us Episode 4, Pedro Pascal on SNL & The Big Game
The Last of Us Episode 4 brought Joel and Ellie into a new world of danger, and the Socially Distanced team is here to talk about it all. Al Mannarino, Amanda…
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144. The Last of Us Episode 3 - One of the Best TV Episodes Ever?
The Last of Us Episode 3, 'Long, Long Time' may just be one of the best episodes of television ever, and Socially Distanced is talking about. Amanda Rivas, Al…
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143. The Last of Us (Episodes 1-2)
It's time to talk about the first undeniable runaway hit TV series of 2023 -- HBO's The Last of Us. Al Mannarino, Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin are joined by…
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142. Cornetto Trilogy Rewatch: The World's End
Join us on The Golden Mile as we discuss the final film in the Cornetto Trilogy -- The World's End! Released in 2013, the film was the final time Edgar Wright…
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141. The Cornetto Trilogy Rewatch Series: Hot Fuzz
Here comes the fuzz! The Cornetto Trilogy (aka The Three Flavours Cornetto) rewatch continues with Hot Fuzz the 2007 action comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick…
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140. The Cornetto Trilogy Rewatch Series: Shaun of the Dead
Yeaaaa boooiiiii ... welcome to the Season 4 premiere of The Socially Distanced Podcast! The podcast kicks off 2023 with its first-ever rewatch series as for…
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139. The First Ever Socially Distanced Awards
It's the final episode of 2022 aka Season 3 of the podcast. Bill Bodkin, Al Mannarino, Amanda Rivas, Kat Manos, Cole Rothacker and Ben Murchison get together…
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138. Die Hard: The Ultimate Christmas Special
Yipee Kay Yay! The second part of the Socially Distanced Podcast's Holiday Spectacular continues with a deep dive into the ultimate Christmas movie -- Die…
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137. The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special (Socially Distanced Holiday Special Part 1)
Welcome to Part One of the first-ever Socially Distanced Holiday Special! In this special, Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Ben Murchison "review" the infamous…
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136. A LucasFilm Episode: Willow + The Indiana Jones 5 Trailer
It's the final review episode of 2022! Hosts Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin are joined by "Socially Distanced Hall of Famer" Ben Murchison to dive into the new…
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135. Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special + Andor Season Finale
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Socially Distanced celebrates the beginning of the holiday season with a present -- the return of Al Mannarino! Al…
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134. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Socially Distanced heads back to the MCU to discuss the latest record-breaking Marvel Studios film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever starring Letitia Wright…
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133. James Gunn & The Future of The DCEU
James Gunn and Peter Zafran are the new heads of DC Studios, so the crew at Socially Distanced Podcast are discussing the future of the DC Extended Universe…
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132. The NFC BEAST Group Therapy Session
Are you ready for some football? Good! The NFC East (now BEAST) Group Therapy Session has reconvened and we're excited to talk about all things football. Hosts…
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131. House of the Dragon Season 1 Review
It's time to re-enter the House Pop Break as we're talking all things about the Game of Thrones Universe. Hosts Bill Bodkin (third of his name) and Amanda…
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Socially Distanced #130: Halloween Ends ... Or Does It?
Welcome to the spookiest episode of The Socially Distanced Podcast! This week host Bill Bodkin is joined by venerable panel of horror aficionados -- Pop Break…
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129. Werewolf By Night & The Sensational First Season of She-Hulk
The Socially Distanced Podcast dives deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a review of Werewolf by Night and the entire first season of She-Hulk…
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128. Anger, Pain, Fear, Aggression ... Watercolors? - The Definitive SPACED Podcast
Hello you lucky people, you! Socially Distanced heads to 23 Meteor Street in Northern London (metaphorically speaking) to discuss the brilliant British sitcom…
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127. Andor Episodes 1-4, The Deadpool 3 Announcement & Pop Break's 13 Year Anniversary
Socially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away as we're talking about the first four episodes of the new Star Wars Disney+ series, Andor. Hosts Al…
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126. Sea.Hear.Now 2022
Sea.Hear.Now 2022 is in the books and there's lots to talk about. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Al Mannarino are joined by their least favorite person Ryan DeMarco to…
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125. D23 Reactions: Star Wars, Indiana Jones & Willow
We're reacting to all the LucasFilm news from Disney's D23 Expo last weekend. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by the newly married Pop Break…
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124. Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power -- The Return to Middle-Earth Podcast
Socially Distanced makes its return to Middle-Earth! In this episode host Bill Bodkin is joined by Alex "The Grey" Marcus -- the wizard of all things podcast…
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123. The Future of the MCU: Who Will be in The Fantastic 4, X-Men & More.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has so many new films and TV shows on the horizon. Hosts Bill Bodkin and Al Mannarino are joined by Allie Nelson and Tyler…
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122. House of the Dragon -- The Return of The House Pop Break
After three years, the doors to "The House Pop Break" have re-opened as we return to Westeros to discuss the brand GoT Universe series, House of the Dragon…
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121. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
It's time for the lawyer show. The incredible packed month of August rolls on with Socially Distanced's review of Disney+'s latest Marvel Cinematic Universe…
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120. The Sandman Review Episode
Welcome dreamers, collectors and vortexes to Socially Distanced's review of the hit Netflix series, The Sandman. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined…
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119. Our Podcast Means Death
ARRRRRRR!!!!! The Socially Distanced Podcast heads to the high seas to wax poetic about HBO Max's original series, Our Flag Means Death. Hosts Bill Bodkin and…
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118. San Diego Comic 2022, Vince McMahon Resigns from WWE, House of the Dragon, Marvel & More
It's a bit of a different episode of Socially Distanced this week. Al Mannarino is off searching for Love and Thunder (aka taking the week of to hang with the…
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117. Preeti Chhibber on Spider-Man's Social Dilemma, Ms. Marvel, Electric Scooters & More
Author Preeti Chhibber (http://www.preetichhibber.com)joins The Socially Distanced podcast this week! Preeti joins Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin to discuss her…
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116. Thor: Love and Thunder Review
It's Love and Thunder time! This week, Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by the actual, better hosts of the Socially Distanced Podcast, our version of…
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115. Live From the Upside Down: The Stranger Things Season 4 Review
Socially Distanced goes to the upside to review Stranger Things Season 4. Bill Bodkin is joined by special guests Kelly McGovern (@KelattheMovies) and Dan…
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Tommy Siegel returns to Socially Distanced! The wildly talented musician and artist returns to the podcast for the first time in two years. Tommy sits down…
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113. Sith Happens Finale: The Obi-Wan Kenobi Part VI Review
The finale of our Obi-Wan Kenobi review series "Sith Happens" has arrived. Bill Bodkin hosts the episode (Al is on assignment) and is joined by resident guest…
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112. Sith Happens Part 3: Obi-Wan Kenobi Part V
Sith Happens in the penultimate episode of our Obi-Wan Kenobi review series. This week Al and Bill are joined by resident guest Amanda Rivas (Mission Pro…
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111. Sith Happens: Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 4
Sith Happens! This week Socially Distanced welcomes the DJ & Michelle Chapman from Pop Break's Roses & Rejections Podcast -- the premier Bachelor and…
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110. Sith Happens: Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3 Review
Sith certainly does happen when Socially Distanced tackles the latest Disney+ Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined…
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109. Why Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers is One of The Must-See Movies of 2022
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers is easily one of the must-see movies of 2022...and we're going to convince you to watch this movie. Hosts Bill Bodkin…
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108. The Inaugural Concert Draft
It's summer concert season and that means one thing -- huge multi-day, genre-spanning festivals. Have you ever thought about what it would take to create the…
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107. NFC East* Group Therapy Session: The Draft, The Trades & A Long-Running Commanders Joke
Socially Distanced's NFC East* Group Therapy Session is back! Why the asterisk? This episode the group is joined by a representative of the AFC West -- Los…
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106. MoonKnighting Finale: Moon Knight Episode 6, 'Gods and Monsters'
Our MoonKnighting mini-series concludes with a review of Moon Knight Episode 6, 'Gods and Monsters' -- which turned out to be a highly divisive conclusion to…
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105. MoonKnighting Part 5: Moon Knight Episode 5, 'The Asylum'
It's an all-star panel for the penultimate episode of our MoonKnighting mini-series. This week Pop Break Podcast Editor Alex Marcus (co-host of The Cinema…
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104. MoonKnighting Part 4: Moon Knight Episode 4, 'The Tomb'
Horror! Suspense! Romance! Wild Endings! The Socially Distanced Podcast's "MoonKnighting" mini-series is back and we're walking about Episode 4, 'The Tomb.'…
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103. MoonKnighting Part 3: Moon Knight Episode 3 'The Friendly Type'
Frustrations, bad British accents and wild theories abound in Part 3 of our Moon Knight review series, 'MoonKnighting.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are…
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102. "MoonKnighting" Part 2: Summon the Suit
The second installment of Socially Distanced's "MoonKnighting" series examines Moon Knight Episode 2 'Summon the Suit.' Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are…
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101. MoonKnighting Part #1: Reviewing Moon Knight Episode 1
The latest MCU/Disney+ review series on Socially Distanced "MoonKnigthing" debuts! Hosts Al Mannarino and Bill Bodkin are joined by resident guest Tyler…
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100. The Much Anticipated Moneyball Podcast (Episode 100!)
The Socially Distanced Podcast celebrates 100 episodes! What better to celebrate than by creating our most ambitious episode to date. Hosts Al Mannarino and…
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99. An Interview with Modern Chemistry
Modern Chemistry, the New Jersey indie rock outfit, are the very special guests on the 99th episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast. Brendan Hourican and Joe…