Socially Distanced

It's time for Socially Distanced to return to a galaxy far, far away. The pod's monthly Star Wars spotlight is here, and this month it's a double feature as they discuss the iconic animated series Star Wars Rebels, and Solo: A Star Wars Story."The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat and is joined by a wretched hive of scum and villainy — Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and the boys from Don't Tail This - Al Mannarino and Ben Murchison.In the episode they discuss a ludicrous commercial tie-in between Denny's and Solo, how the Solo would have been a perfect Disney+ series, why Rebels is a tremendous piece of Star Wars content, the careers of Emilia Clarke and Phoebe Waller Bridge, Ben's role in The Hunting Wives Season 2, the iconic Ahsoka/Vader lightsaber fight, the Ahsoka live action series, and why Donald Glover is the perfect Lando.In the pre-game segment they discuss the announcement of Football Funday -  an animated Star Wars overlay of the Super Bowl coming up on February 14, 2027. They stunt cast the players and NFL luminaries as Star Wars and Disney characters.

Oh yeah! Socially Distanced is back in full force as Bill Bodkin and "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas are back together doing what they do best - podcasting and making weird jokes.This week they head back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe along with Tyler Bishop of The Court of Bros & Spice to discuss the premiere episodes of VisionQuest starring Paul Bettany, James Spader and Ruaridh Mollica.  The series finds the SWORD created Vision on the run from the government and having constructed a virtual home for himself with the uploaded consciousness of famed Marvel AI's.In the episode they discuss Paul Bettany being the lead of the series, the usage of James Spader, who the mystery benefactor of The Paladin is, Lobster Johnson, The Kool-Aid Man, potential tie-ins to Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, the best action sequences, and the best Easter eggs laid throughout the episodes.In the pre-game, they discuss their experiences at New York Comic-Con from cosplay to attendance to their favorite announcements coming out of the 20th Anniversary.

Hello, fellow pop culture enthusiasts!  In this week's edition of Socially Distanced, we are delving into the buzzing world of HBO's hit series Lanterns. Bill Bodkin leads the charge alongside a stellar panel of guests, including the insightful Alex Marcus and the ever-charismatic Kris Ingersoll. Together, they explore the highs and lows of the series and share their unique perspectives.  In the pre-game, the trio react to the breaking news that The Batman Part II has been delayed yet again. They also give their hype level for the new DCU release this Halloween, Clayface.

The Pop Break is celebrating 17 years, and Socially Distanced is marking the occasion with a packed episode spanning Marvel, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and one very big return to the Infinity Saga.Amanda Rivas is joined by guest host Alex Marcus, with The Pop Break’s Bill Bodkin stopping by to celebrate the site’s anniversary. They also welcome Matt Farley of MarvelGuides.com  for a wide-ranging discussion about some of the biggest developments coming out of Disney’s biggest franchises.First, the crew dives into the latest Marvel news. With reshoots reportedly reshaping Daredevil: Born Again’s ending, what could the changes mean for the series finale—and for Matt Murdock’s future in the MCU? The conversation also turns to the planned Spider-Man: Brand New Day re-release, which is set to restore Rosario Dawson’s Claire Temple cameo. Could there be even more surprises waiting for audiences, and could the re-release help bridge the long gap between Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars?Then it’s off to a galaxy far, far away as Jon Watts and Simon Kinberg prepare to launch a new Skywalker-era trilogy for Lucasfilm. The panel discusses the creative team, the early fan reaction, and what they want from the next major chapter of Star Wars. They also break down the announcement of an Aegon’s Conquest feature film, scheduled for 2029, and debate whether Game of Thrones can make the jump from prestige television to the big screen.The main event, however, is Avengers: Endgame — Encore.Seven years after Endgame became a defining theatrical event, the team heads back to the theater to revisit the conclusion of the Infinity Saga—and examine the new material added to the experience. Alex guides the panel through a detailed breakdown of all four scenes, including what impact they had on the Avengers: Endgame experience and what they could suggest about Avengers: Doomsday!With the Multiverse Saga approaching its conclusion, the group also looks toward the MCU’s future. Are Marvel Studios preparing to move into a full-fledged Mutant Saga, or could the age of neatly defined “Sagas” be coming to an end altogether?It’s nostalgia, speculation, franchise debate, and more as Socially Distanced celebrates The Pop Break’s 17th anniversary and revisits one of the biggest superhero movies ever made.

Everyone's a suspect...including Socially Distanced!"The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas dips her toes into the world of Reality TV with Pop Break's experts on all things reality and co-hosts of the Roses and Rejections podcast DJ and Michelle Chapman as they discuss NBC's The Traitors: New Blood. They discuss how the Traitors franchise compares to other reality series Roses and Rejections cover, the decision to go with all "civilian participants" versus including celebrities this season, the Faithful and Traitors selected so far, and so much more. They also dive into the surprising Season 6 casting choices announced earlier this week. In the pre-game segment, they break down the news that, on October 7th, Marvel will be launching three new titles as part of its new Midnight Universe: MIDNIGHT SPIDER-MAN #1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and ScieTronc, MIDNIGHT FANTASTIC FOUR #1 by Benjamin Percy and Kev Walker, and MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte. Could this be their answer to DC’s wildly successful Absolute Universe or will it be as much of a flop as the Ultimate Universe reboot?