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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 powered by ThePopBreak.com.
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 seat and is joined by none other than the "Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and Randy Allain of Pod of Doom and the Media/Lit podcast to discuss the series which premiered on December 2.
In the episode they discuss if Star Wars fatigue is for real, the toxic Star Wars fanbase, their hype level for the Jon Watts created series, their collective love of Neel, their favorite supporting characters, theories on the mystery box surrounding the characters' home of At Attin, space piracy, Kumail Nanjiani, a whole lot more about Neel, and a debate in philosophies on Star Wars via the eyes of Bill's daughter and award-winning director Denis Villenueve.
In the pre-game Bill, Amanda and Randy discuss some of their favorite holiday traditions as well as giving their thoughts (and Oscar predictions) for Wicked Part 1.
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 Season 2.
Bill Bodkin is in the host seat this week and is joined by two members of the Dat Feelin' Podcast Network -- Kelvin Kately (No Gimmicks Podcast, Smoke Pit Podcast) and Jenn Johnson (Queen of Nerdom Podcast) to discuss the conclusion to Netflix's massive animated series. The three discussion the gorgeous animation and mind-blowing action of the series. They all question the character of Heimerdinger and the choices to divert from the Jayce/Victor and Vi/Jinx storylines so often. Find if they feel the series stuck the landing to its very, very ambitious premise and their thoughts on the future of these characters.
In the pre-game Bill, Kelvin and Jenn give thanks for what they're most thankful for in the world of pop culture.
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 Netflix's epic animated series, is in the host seat. She is joined by her co-host Bill Bodkin along with Courtney and Marshall Stevenson of the Blerd Watchers Podcast and Pop Break's TV Editor Avani Goswami to discuss Arcane Act 1 and Arcane Act 2 aka the first six episodes of the second and final season.
This foursome discusses the relationship between Vi (Hailee Steinfeld) and Jinx (Ella Purnell), Vi and Kate (aka ViKate), the significance of moms in the series, Viktor and Jayce's friendship, the evolution of animated films and shows, the significance of Victor's messiah arc, the animation and action, and what the final three episodes have in store for the series.
In the pre-game segment, they discuss the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight.
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 ThePopBreak.com, is in the host seat this week and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas and the Batman by the Numbers boys -- Dan Cohen and Kriss Ingersoll (of the Media/Lit Podcast).
In the episode they discuss the brilliance of Cristin Millioti and Colin Farrell, why Bill hates the Miami Vice movie, what the definitive episode of the series, the explosive finale, and where we see The Penguin in the world of Batman (in terms of film, TV and in the parks.
In the pre-game they discuss the career of Denzel Washington and choice two movies we love by him.
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 show) take over the show to talk about Love is Blind Season 7.
Oh but don't fear -- Amanda and Bill are still on the show! Listen to them absolutely lose their minds talking about the couples.
Before that, the four talk about their history with reality TV -- including Bill's former column called "Real Men Watch Reality TV" with Luke Kalamar. DJ and Michelle question Bill and Amanda about how they felt about the first two episodes, their predictions for the rest of the season and so much more!
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.
"The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat and is joined by Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, Jenn Johnson from The Queens of Nerdom Podcast and Val aka Dr. The Wife from Face4Wrestling to discuss the two episode finale.
The coven discusses Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke and Aubrey Plaza's performances and their futures in the MCU, Sasheer Zamata's outstanding performance, their favorite episodes, their favorite trials, Bill lamenting the Yankees losing the World Series, the Young Avengers, Marvel's Children's Crusade storyline, the decision to give Agatha a backstory, the big, shocking reveals and so much more.
In the pre-game segment they discuss the Marvel Television sizzle reel which premiered before the finale which gave audiences first glimpses at: Daredevil: Born Again, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Eyes of Wakanda, What If...? Season 3, Wonder Man, Iron Heart, and Marvel's Zombies as well as a release date for Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney+.
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 series What We Do in the Shadows -- which is currently entering its finale season.
"The Human Star Wars" Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat for the episode she curated -- as it turns out that her co-host Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin has never watched the series. At this point are you even surprised he hasn't watched something very popular?
They are joined by Gigi Ford from the Conculture Podcast who also happens to be a diehard fan of the series. In this episode they discuss the Jackie Daytona-centric episode "On the Run," the star-studded "The Trial" and the very bloody "Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires." They discuss Bill's enjoyment or lack thereof (we're not telling you) of the series, why Gigi adores the show and doesn't want it to end, and Amanda's love of all things from her favorite "human bartender."
In the pre-game they discuss the news from New York Comic Con 2024 including all the big anime news, cosplay, Marvel working with Magic the Gathering, Creature Commandos, Daredevil: Born Again and One World Under Doom.
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 this week and is joined by "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas to discuss the current inductee class for the Rock Hall -- which airs live on (where else) Disney+ on Saturday October 19.
Bill and Amanda are joined by two music journalism luminaries -- Audra Tracy, the editor-in-chief of The Waster, and longtime friend of the Pop Break, Mike Heyliger of the Detoxicity Podcast, Mindful Vinyl and formerly Radio Free Brooklyn and Pop Blerd.
On the episode they discuss the inductions of Cher, Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, The Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Ozzy Osbourne, and Jersey's own Kool & The Gang. The quartet discuss their shared confusion over why it took so many of these artists this long to get inducted. They also discuss how Mariah Carey, Oasis, Sade and Lenny Kravitz got the snub (but 2025 will likely be most of their years) while the window for Sinead O'Connor and Jane's Addiction is closing. They also feel really, really old by discussing how Coldplay, John Mayer, 50 Cent, and Gorillaz are now all eligible. They also pick their top "why aren't they in yet" picks like Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Huey Lewis & The News, Diana Ross, Sublime and more.
In the pre-game Bill, Amanda, Mike and Audra talk about their songs, albums and concerts of the year. You'd be shocked how much Jack White and Willow (Smith) talk there is in this section.
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, Scream!
Now why choose a 28-year-old movie to watch this October? Well, for obvious reasons it's one of the most popular horror films of the last 30 years, it's a very relevant franchise, and like ... it's Halloween. But there is one other thing that play here -- Pop Break's editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin has never seen the movie, and he was a teenager when it came out!
Socially Distanced regular guest Ben Murchison is in the host chair this week as he is joined by Bill Bodkin, Amanda Rivas and Scream superfan (and producer on the film Mutilator 2) Ann Hale.
The crew is super-stressed as they wonder if Bill actually likes the movies and you can hear through most of the show! On pod hear about how Ann has multiple rooms in her home dedicated to Scream, the importance of Drew Barrymore to this film, the cultural moment that Scream captured, how it changed the teen market for film and TV, the best kills, the biggest laughs, and of course -- what their favorite scary movies truly are.
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 Amanda Rivas and the brand new dynamic duo of the Batman by the Numbers Podcast -- Dan Cohen and Kris Ingersoll of The Media Lit Podcast.
In the episode they discuss their hype level for the series, which serves as a direct sequel/bridge, to Matt Reeves' 2022 film, The Batman. They discuss Colin Farrell's surefire Emmy nomination, Cristin Milioti's show stealing performance as Sophia Falcone, the vibe of the series, the future of the series and will The Penguin's scheming work, and finally how they feel about the distinct lack of Batman in the series.
In the pre-game segment they do a DC Studios temperature check discussing the Lanterns casting drama, the trailer for Creature Commandos, and the new Dynamic Duo film and the potential of the new Superman film.
In a cold opening Bill thanks a lot of people who've helped make Pop Break what it is.
Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
