Bill Bodkin

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Bill Bodkin is the editor-in-chief and co-founder of Pop Break, and most importantly a husband, and father. Ol' Graybeard writes way too much about wrestling, jam bands, Asbury Park, Disney+ shows, and can often be seen under his seasonal DJ alias, DJ Father Christmas. He is the co-host of Pop Break's flagship podcast The Socially Distanced Podcast (w/Amanda Rivas) which drops weekly as well as TV Break and Bill vs. The MCU.

Rihanna Absolutely Owns at Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

Bill Bodkin - February 12, 2023

The Superbowl LVII halftime show — sponsored by Apple Music for the first year ever — saw the return of Rihanna, and her return...

Poker Face Review: The Best Show NBC Has Produced in Years

Bill Bodkin - February 8, 2023

Poker Face, the new comedic detective/crime series from writer/director Rian Johnson, is easily one of the best series NBC has produced for both traditional...

Foo Fighters, The Killers and Weezer to Headline Sea Hear Now 2023

Bill Bodkin - February 7, 2023

Pack your party bags people, it's going to be a large one -- the Sea Hear Now 2023 lineup is here and it is...

Anchored in Asbury Park Episode #2: Ed Maier (Nectar’s Presents)

Bill Bodkin - January 26, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YFmQCp434BYdCxCYKH63M?si=cf702bfe23ff4aa1 Check out The Pop Break Today (formerly The BreakCast) of The Pop Break Podcast Network -- on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Anchor. Welcome...

2023 Oscar Nominations: The Complete List

Bill Bodkin - January 24, 2023

The 2023 Oscar Nominations are officially here. Announced this morning via Disney+, the nominations featured a plethora of nominations for Everything Everywhere All At...

The Witcher: Blood Origin Review: Netflix Tosses a Dud to The Witcher Franchise

Bill Bodkin - January 18, 2023

The last few months have not been kind to The Witcher franchise. First, it was announced Henry Cavill would leave the series after the third...

Anchored in Asbury Episode #1: The Little Mermen

Bill Bodkin - January 3, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/555pIgwWzjqgXvstrlFewC?si=0dc10e65cf67490d Check out The Pop Break Today (formerly The BreakCast) of The Pop Break Podcast Network -- on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Anchor. Welcome...

Baking It: Maya Rudolph & Amy Poehler’s Celebrity Holiday Special Review: A Warm Plate of Fun

Bill Bodkin - December 24, 2022

Ever see the Progressive commercials where Dr. Rick tries to prevent people from turning into their parents? Well, this writer -- given my penchant...

Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review: A Holiday Masterpiece

Bill Bodkin - December 12, 2022

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is absolutely perfect. James Gunn has meticulously crafted a timeless less-than-an-hour celebration of the spirit of everything that...

Great British Baking Show Holidays Season 5: Essential Christmas Viewing

Bill Bodkin - December 9, 2022

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays Season 5 dropped right around Thanksgiving time in the States and, despite its early release date, this two-episode...

Werewolf by Night Review: An Undeniable Halloween Treat & A Potential Marvel Game Changer

Bill Bodkin - October 12, 2022

Werewolf by Night, Marvel Studios' first-ever special, is undoubtedly one of the most surprising and entertaining things Marvel has produced in the calendar year...