The Pop Break

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 Coraci, who has been recapping all things Bachelor for The Pop Break for years, and co-host DJ Chapman, of Mostly Nitpicking, are back talking about Season 29 of The Bachelorette! Michelle and DJ are back! After a month's long hiatus Michelle and DJ return to recap Grant Ellis' season premiere of the Bachelor. They also go through a round table of various shows they've watched over the past month including The Floor, Ru Paul's Drag Race, and The Traitors. 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!

This is Pod of Doom, a podcast dedicated to the British band Black Sabbath! The hosts of Every Pod You Cast return to discuss all things Sabbath: Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes, Chris Mancini, and Randy Allain of Media/Lit will be covering the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio eras of the metal pioneers.   In the fifth official episode of the season, Chris, Justin, and Randy sit down to discuss the band’s 1973 barnstormer. They imagine Ozzy’s eccentric singing preparation, describe the Sabbath song that wouldn’t feel out of place on American Bandstand, and recount a recent first-time meeting between two of the hosts. And of course, they recommend other artists they’ve been enjoying for your listening pleasure.   Host Picks:   We Know That It Is Good (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like) Chris – Killing Yourself to Live Justin – Killing Yourself to Live Randy – Spiral Architect   Nobody Wants Him (A Song We Don’t Like So Much) Chris – Who Are You? Justin – N/A Randy – Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (but only slightly Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.mp3)   Words That Glow (A Favorite Lyric) Chris – Spiral Architect Justin – A National Acrobat Randy – Looking for Today   Occupy My Brain (A Favorite Musical Moment) Chris – A National Acrobat Justin – Sabbra Cadabra Randy – Sabbra Cadabra   Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To: Chris – Opeth Justin – Royal Thunder Randy – Taylor Swift

There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters. Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening. It's the beginning of a new year, which also means the beginning of this year’s theme on the Batman by the Numbers podcast; World’s Finest.  Yes, this year we celebrate the other big DC superhero, the one and only Man of Steel, Superman!  As this year will not only bring a new DC Universe to film, but another massive Superman film from James Gunn, so we got to give everyone’s favorite Kryptonian his due. As this is a Batman podcast though, we’ll also be focusing on how Batman and Superman work, or don’t work together.  As we all know, they have differing philosophies on how to fight crime and corruption.  In kicking off this year’s theme, we dug up a gem from the late 90s that explores this theme rather well; The Batman/Superman Movie, otherwise known as the three-episode arc entitled “World’s Finest.”   This first meeting of the animated series versions of Batman and Superman gives us everything; The Joker.  Lex Luthor.  Conflict between the heroes.  Harley Quinn.  Giant robots.  What else do you need? Daniel and Kris are joined once again by podcasting director of the pop break, Alex Marcus, as they dive into every detail imaginable with this movie, including the eternal question every DC fan has asked?  Who comes out on top – Batman or Superman. If you’re in need of not only a Batman animated series throwback, but a Superman one as well, this is the episode for you. Also…find out why Alex Marcus has a childhood grudge with this movie that still hasn’t healed!

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 geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you! Join us as we begin the new year with power duo and fellow anime aficionados Marshall and Courtney Stevenson of Blerd Watchers talking about two of the most highly anticipated anime of the Winter 2025 season.  Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they’ve been watching recently, including Marshall’s pick of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Courtney’s picks of Yakuza Fiance: Raise wa Tanin ga li and Ajin: Demi Human, Josh’s pick of The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store, and Amanda’s pick of Honey Lemon Soda. All anime discussed are found on Crunchyroll with Ajin: Demi Human found on Netflix. In Anime News, they discuss the results of ⁠a recent Crunchyroll quiz highlighting the top anime crushes of 2024⁠ and share their own personal top three anime crushes.   In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the eagerly anticipated second season of last year’s hit anime Solo Leveling and Netflix’s newest entry in its quest to compete in the anime space - Sakamoto Days. They discuss their hype level, likes and dislikes, controversies that arose prior to season premieres, and more.  Stay tuned next month as Anime x Pop takes a romantic stroll via Season 2 of My Happy Marriage and The Apothecary Diaries.