Bill Bodkin
@billbodkin.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Seasonal DJ.
Editor-in-Chief of ThePopBreak.com.
Co-Host of Socially Distanced Podcast, Bill vs. The MCU & TV Break
Here for All Things Pro Wrestling, Marvel, Star Wars, New York Giants & Yankees, Food and Asbury Park.
Editor-in-Chief of ThePopBreak.com.
Co-Host of Socially Distanced Podcast, Bill vs. The MCU & TV Break
Here for All Things Pro Wrestling, Marvel, Star Wars, New York Giants & Yankees, Food and Asbury Park.
A full circle interview for me. One year ago Lou and I talked one of his other bands and it was a piece that helped break two years worth of writer's block. This time around I got to speak with Lou with a clear head, and a boatload of questions.
@billbodkin.bsky.social intervies Asbury Park legends Status Green about their 20 Year Reunion Show at The Stone Pony on Friday, opening for Bon Jovi as their 5th show ever, Jon Stewart opening for them this weekend and so much more.
Lou Montesano on 20 Years of Status Green, Jon Bovi, Jeremy Shockey & The Future - The Pop Break
Lou Montesano talks about the Status Green 20th Anniversary, Bon Jovi, Jeremy Shockey, and so much more.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A full circle interview for me. One year ago Lou and I talked one of his other bands and it was a piece that helped break two years worth of writer's block. This time around I got to speak with Lou with a clear head, and a boatload of questions.
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A bloody Mark Briscoe discussed his gratitude to the fans during an emotional media scrum for #AEW. @billbodkin.bsky.social
The Word of the Day is Gratitude: Mark Briscoe Discusses Winning the TNT Title & His Late Brother, Jay
An emotional media scrum with Mark Briscoe where he discusses his gratitude for the fans, winning the TNT Title and his late brother Jay.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
A bloody Mark Briscoe discussed his gratitude to the fans during an emotional media scrum for #AEW. @billbodkin.bsky.social
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Ahaaaaa. @billbodkin.bsky.social caught Ricochet and The Demand at the #AEW Full Gear Media Scrum.
Ahaaa: Ricochet on Winning the National Championship, Gold for The Demand & His Winning Attiude
Ricochet, along with The Demand, spoke about becoming the first AEW National Champion, gold for his stablemates and more.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ahaaaaa. @billbodkin.bsky.social caught Ricochet and The Demand at the #AEW Full Gear Media Scrum.
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Check out the first of our many #AEW Full Gear Media Scrum videos from @billbodkin.bsky.social featuring Big Boom AJ.
Big Boom AJ Drops Five Booms on His AEW Run & Big Justice's Potential as a Future GOAT of Pro Wrestling - The Pop Break
Big Boom AJ speaks to the media about his future with AEW, QT Marshall, an action figure & more at the AEW Full Gear Media Scrum.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Check out the first of our many #AEW Full Gear Media Scrum videos from @billbodkin.bsky.social featuring Big Boom AJ.
What a blast this one was. @alexmarcus.bsky.social and I discussed some of Marvel's finest animated series.
To me my podcast listeners! @alexmarcus.bsky.social & @billbodkin.bsky.social continue Bill vs. The MCU's Animated Adventure series with rewatches of X-Men '97 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man.
Bill vs. The MCU: X-Men '97 & Spider-Man + Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Preview
Bill vs. The MCU continues its Marvel Animation coverage with reviews of X-Men '97 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What a blast this one was. @alexmarcus.bsky.social and I discussed some of Marvel's finest animated series.
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@billbodkin.bsky.social interviews The New Mastersounds who are bidding the international touring world "ta ta" this year. They play Brooklyn Bowl (the original) this weekend.
Ta Ta For Now: A Farewell Interview with The New Mastersounds - The Pop Break
An interview with Simon Allen of The New Mastersounds who are retiring from international touring thi year.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
@billbodkin.bsky.social interviews The New Mastersounds who are bidding the international touring world "ta ta" this year. They play Brooklyn Bowl (the original) this weekend.
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@billbodkin.bsky.social gives his predictions on AEW Full Gear including a few surprises he foresees happening. #AEW
AEW Full Gear 2025 Predictions: Can Statlander Finally Beat The CEO & Who Will Be the 1st National Champ?
Predictions for AEW Full Gear 2025 from Newark, NJ.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
@billbodkin.bsky.social gives his predictions on AEW Full Gear including a few surprises he foresees happening. #AEW
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🔥 USDN PODCAST — November Interviews!
Packed month of creator conversations, and we’ve got ONLY A FEW DATES LEFT for indie guests.
18 Nov – Bloodline Comics
20 Nov – James R. Demery
24 Nov – Comix Asylum
Creators: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com
Packed month of creator conversations, and we’ve got ONLY A FEW DATES LEFT for indie guests.
18 Nov – Bloodline Comics
20 Nov – James R. Demery
24 Nov – Comix Asylum
Creators: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
🔥 USDN PODCAST — November Interviews!
Packed month of creator conversations, and we’ve got ONLY A FEW DATES LEFT for indie guests.
18 Nov – Bloodline Comics
20 Nov – James R. Demery
24 Nov – Comix Asylum
Creators: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com
Packed month of creator conversations, and we’ve got ONLY A FEW DATES LEFT for indie guests.
18 Nov – Bloodline Comics
20 Nov – James R. Demery
24 Nov – Comix Asylum
Creators: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com
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Last year, we hyped the global premiere of the Getting LOST documentary with producer and founder of Cancer Gets LOST, Jo Garfein. Tomorrow, the documentary goes live on Tubi! @gettinglostdoc.com @cancergetslost.bsky.social @jopinionated.bsky.social #LOST 📺
Full Episode: youtu.be/5NnfQPjQXNo?...
Full Episode: youtu.be/5NnfQPjQXNo?...
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Last year, we hyped the global premiere of the Getting LOST documentary with producer and founder of Cancer Gets LOST, Jo Garfein. Tomorrow, the documentary goes live on Tubi! @gettinglostdoc.com @cancergetslost.bsky.social @jopinionated.bsky.social #LOST 📺
Full Episode: youtu.be/5NnfQPjQXNo?...
Full Episode: youtu.be/5NnfQPjQXNo?...
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The flagship podcast throws it back to Stranger Things Seasons 3 and 4 + pull their hair out over the live action Moana remake teaser. @billbodkin.bsky.social, @reznorschic.bsky.social & @bertrandallain.bsky.social
Socially Distanced: A Look Back at Stranger Things Season 3 & 4 + Disney’s Live Action Moana Trailer SHOCKS
Socially Distanced returns to Hawkins to review Stranger Things Seasons 3 & 4 and give their takes on the live action Moana remake.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The flagship podcast throws it back to Stranger Things Seasons 3 and 4 + pull their hair out over the live action Moana remake teaser. @billbodkin.bsky.social, @reznorschic.bsky.social & @bertrandallain.bsky.social
I was on the AEW Media Call with Tony Khan who answered my question about Wrestle Dynasty in 2026.
Tony Khan on Full Gear, The National Championship, Tanahashi & The Continental Classic
A media call with Tony Khan for AEW Full Gear 2025 discussing the PPV, Okada v Tanahashi, the National Title & Continental Classic.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I was on the AEW Media Call with Tony Khan who answered my question about Wrestle Dynasty in 2026.
Stoked to write about "Valhalla" by Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country as my song of the month.
The Playlist: From Arlo Guthrie to Karol G - Our Favorite Songs of November
Panel: @the-underground-edit.com, @themarshalllp.bsky.social, @bertrandallain.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social, @media-lit.bsky.social & more!!
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Panel: @the-underground-edit.com, @themarshalllp.bsky.social, @bertrandallain.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social, @media-lit.bsky.social & more!!
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The Playlist: Our Favorite Songs for November 2025
The staff picks their favorite songs for November from Michael Jackson and Arlo Guthrie to Kehlani and This is Lorelei.
thepopbreak.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Stoked to write about "Valhalla" by Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country as my song of the month.
Late to the game, but last night's AEW Women's Blood and Guts match was one of the best War Games-style matches ever.
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Late to the game, but last night's AEW Women's Blood and Guts match was one of the best War Games-style matches ever.
One of our most fun episodes.
We kick off our Stranger Things coverage with the flagship podcast. @billbodkin.bsky.social & @reznorschic.bsky.social are joined by a special panel to discuss Season 1 & 2. They also discuss the V for Vendetta & Jimmy Olsen series announcements from HBO.
Socially Distanced: Stranger Things Season 1 & 2 Retrospective + Breaking DC TV New with Jimmy Olsen and more!
Socially Distanced discusses Stranger Things Season 1, Stranger Things Season 2 & news of the V for Vendetta and Jimmy Olsen series for HBO.
thepopbreak.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
One of our most fun episodes.
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@omegax80.bsky.social reviews #AEW Blood and Guts -- a PPV level night of wrestling where the Women of AEW owned the night.
AEW Dynamite Blood and Guts 2025: The Women of AEW Rule a PPV-Level Dynamite
The Women of AEW stole AEW Dynamite Blood and Guts 2025.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
@omegax80.bsky.social reviews #AEW Blood and Guts -- a PPV level night of wrestling where the Women of AEW owned the night.
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@billbodkin.bsky.social interviews multi-instrumentalist Patrick Wolfe about his first album in 13 years.
Patrick Wolf on His New Album 'Crying the Neck,' Returning to the US After 13 Years & His Four Album Cycle - The Pop Break
As you read this interview Patrick Wolf, the English singer and multi-instrumentalist, is likely driving himself across North America on a sojourn to bring the masses the music from his first album in...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
@billbodkin.bsky.social interviews multi-instrumentalist Patrick Wolfe about his first album in 13 years.
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@billbodkin.bsky.social reminisces about The Walking Dead's 15 Year Anniversary & how the series premiere remains a hauntingly good episode of television.
The Walking Dead: 15 Years Later The Premiere Still Haunts - The Pop Break
A look back at the premiere of AMC's The Walking Dead - 15 years after it first aired on television.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
@billbodkin.bsky.social reminisces about The Walking Dead's 15 Year Anniversary & how the series premiere remains a hauntingly good episode of television.
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It's a profilic day on Pop Break! @billbodkin.bsky.social reviews a timely one-shot of Werewolf by Night.
Review: Werewolf by Night: Blood Moon Rise #1 - The Pop Break
A review Werewolf by Night: Blood Moon Rise #1 a one-shot featuring stories from Michael Giacchino & Jason Loo.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
It's a profilic day on Pop Break! @billbodkin.bsky.social reviews a timely one-shot of Werewolf by Night.
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Telegraph Hill Records announces the lineup for its What a Wonderful Year Festival at Wonder Bar. @billbodkin.bsky.social
Telegraph Hill Records Announces Lineup for What a Wonderful Year at Wonder Bar
Telegraph Hill Records announces the lineup for What a Wonderful Year 2025 this December at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, NJ.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Telegraph Hill Records announces the lineup for its What a Wonderful Year Festival at Wonder Bar. @billbodkin.bsky.social
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The TV Break Podcast reviews MUBI's Hal & Harper, dissect the Taylor Sheridan to NBCUniversal news and more.
Hosts: @alexmarcus.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social
Hosts: @alexmarcus.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social
TV Break: November 2025 - Reviews of Mubi's Hal & Harper, Gen V, Marvel Zombies, & It: Welcome to Derry + Taylor Sheridan's Peacock Power Play - The Pop Break
TV Break reviews MUBI's Hal & Harper, discuss Taylor Sheridan's jump to NBCUniversal + discuss the best in TV.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The TV Break Podcast reviews MUBI's Hal & Harper, dissect the Taylor Sheridan to NBCUniversal news and more.
Hosts: @alexmarcus.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social
Hosts: @alexmarcus.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social
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Now that the initial buzz is calming down, @billbodkin.bsky.social gives you five reasons why you should absolutely watching Netflix's House of Guinness.
5 Reasons to Hoist a Pint for Netflix's House of Guinness
House of Guinness is now past its initial glow, so here's 5 reasons why you should watch Stephen Knight's latest on Netflix.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Now that the initial buzz is calming down, @billbodkin.bsky.social gives you five reasons why you should absolutely watching Netflix's House of Guinness.
Amanda & Liv become BFF over Star Wars, we laugh about The Scorpion King CGI and we discuss the hotness of the cast of The Mummy.
Socially Distanced discusses the canceled Hunt for Ben Solo film and continues its spooky season coverage with a loving look back on 1999's The Mummy.
Hosts: @billbodkin.bsky.social , @reznorschic.bsky.social
Hosts: @billbodkin.bsky.social , @reznorschic.bsky.social
Socially Distanced #284. Kylo Ren Star Wars Movie CANCELED at Disney + A Quarter Century of The Mummy in Film
Socially Distanced discusses the canceled Hunt for Ben Solo movie & celebrates 25+ years of The Mummy with Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz.
thepopbreak.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Amanda & Liv become BFF over Star Wars, we laugh about The Scorpion King CGI and we discuss the hotness of the cast of The Mummy.
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We sit down with Mac Saturn about their comeback and how it forged a musical brotherhood.
Mac Saturn on New Music, Touring, and Their Musical Brotherhood
An interview with Carson Macc and Mike Moody of Mac Saturn on their comeback, musical brotherhood, new music and touring.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We sit down with Mac Saturn about their comeback and how it forged a musical brotherhood.
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@billbodkin.bsky.social interviews the fascinating Daniel Donato in one of the wildest, most thought-provoking interviews we've seen on the site this year.
Daniel Donato: The Pure Truth of Country Music, Creating a Cosmic Community & The Spirit of Adventure
Daniel Donato speaks about his new album Horizons, the truth in country music, the spirit of adventure and NJ-based breakfast foods.
thepopbreak.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
@billbodkin.bsky.social interviews the fascinating Daniel Donato in one of the wildest, most thought-provoking interviews we've seen on the site this year.
I spoke with Jersey Boy (he was in that movie too) Johnny Cannizzaro about his role as Steven Van Zandt in the new film Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
@billbodkin.bsky.social sits down with actor Johnny Cannizzaro about portraying Little Steven Van Zandt, working with Jeremy Allen White, meeting Bruce & performing at The Stone Pony in Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Johnny Cannizzaro on Portraying Little Steven in 'Deliver Me from Nowhere'
An interview with New Jersey actor Johnny Cannizzaro who stars as Steven Van Zandt in Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I spoke with Jersey Boy (he was in that movie too) Johnny Cannizzaro about his role as Steven Van Zandt in the new film Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.