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.

TV Review: Hannibal, ‘Takiawase’

Bill Bodkin - March 21, 2014

It's always a bit of a bummer when a series takes a detour from its main story arc in order to focus on the...

Album Review: Hannibal Buress, ‘Live from Chicago’

Bill Bodkin - March 21, 2014

"You know what hilarious means? Hilarious means so funny that you almost went insane when you heard that shit." -- Louis C.K. There are very...

Pop-Press: Brick+Mortar Debut ‘Locked in a Cage’ Video

Bill Bodkin - March 21, 2014

Our favorite electronic alternative duo, the Asbury Park, New Jersey-based Brick+Mortar is at it again. After blowing our minds with their video for their first...

TV Recap: Law & Order: SVU, ‘Criminal Stories’

Bill Bodkin - March 20, 2014

'Criminal Stories' was one of the most star-studded and monumental episodes in recent Law & Order: SVU history. The episode featured cameos from Katie...

Pop-Press: The Asbury Park Surf Music Festival

Bill Bodkin - March 19, 2014

Asbury Park, New Jersey -- The 1st Annual Asbury Park Surf Music Festival will make its debut at the world famous Asbury Lanes on...

Interview: Ropetree

Bill Bodkin - March 19, 2014

Ever hear a local and feel they were ready made for radio? Ropetree, the Toms River, New Jersey-based hard rock outfit, is one of those...

Album Review: Don Jamieson, ‘Hell Bent for Laughter’

Bill Bodkin - March 18, 2014

Don Jamieson is a man of simple yet awesome tastes. He loves metal, he loves chicks and he loves a good dick joke. All of...

Pop-Ed: Seven Pop Culture Essentials on St. Patty’s Day

Bill Bodkin - March 17, 2014

Saint Patrick's Day is the high holy day for those of us of Irish descent. It's a day (or a month for some of...

TV Recap: Ripper Street, ‘Dynamite and a Woman’

Bill Bodkin - March 16, 2014

Ripper Street knows how to get to this reviewer's heart -- create an episode that revolves around is people, the Irish, and makes...

TV Review: Hannibal, ‘Hassun’

Bill Bodkin - March 14, 2014

Plot: Will Graham's (Hugh Dancy) trial begins, as those closest to him take sides and Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne) is pulled in conflicting directions....