The Socially Distanced Podcast was created by two pop culture-obsessed dads during COVID 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 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.
In this episode of the Socially Distanced Podcast, hosts Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas welcome on It’s Tom-plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast host Alex Marcus and Should I Go See It host Bill George to dive into the maybe final Mission: Impossible film.
The conversation flows through various themes, including the evolution of the Mission Impossible series and the impact of Tom Cruise’s stunts on the action genre. They also delve into the complexities of the latest Mission Impossible film, discussing the nostalgia factor, the effectiveness of Easter eggs, character retcons, and the pacing of the film. They critique the film’s structure, the portrayal of AI as a villain, and the absurdity of certain action sequences, ultimately sharing their mixed feelings about the film’s execution and storytelling. They also delve into the film’s ending and speculate on the future of the franchise, highlighting the challenges of continuing a series that has become synonymous with Cruise’s star power.
In the Pre-Game, the crew shares their excitement for upcoming films and TV series as previewed during Netflix’s TUDUM event, including their thoughts on Stranger Things’ final season, One Piece and Doctor Tony Tony Chopper, the new Ben Affleck/Matt Damon film RIP, Wednesday Season 2, and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.
