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.

AEW Battle of the Belts: A Solid First Step for AEW’s Quarterly Specials

Bill Bodkin - January 10, 2022

Battle of the Belts -- AEW's first quarterly special for TNT -- was a solid first step for the company's foray into specials. Solid is...

Book of Boba Fett Premiere Review: An Uneven Entry into The World of Boba Fett

Bill Bodkin - December 30, 2021

The Book of Boba Fett premiere, “Stranger in a Strange Land,” was put in an unenviable position. The premiere had to set the table...

Great British Baking Show Holidays: A Warm Blanket of Comfort TV

Bill Bodkin - December 28, 2021

The Great British Baking Show (or Great British Bake Off in the U.K.) has become the ultimate comfort/escape series during the past two years...

Hawkeye Was The Perfect Series for Marvel to Close Out 2021

Bill Bodkin - December 28, 2021

The Hawkeye finale was perfect. This might sound like an audacious, hyperbolic statement. However, when you think of this hour-long episode within the context of...

AEW Rampage Holiday Bash Review: A Surprise Christmas Gift

Bill Bodkin - December 27, 2021

Professional wrestling on Christmas night is a lost tradition. During the territory days it was not uncommon for promotions -- whether it be WWF, AWA,...

Hawkeye Premiere Review: A Fun Blend of Holidays, Humor & Heroism

Bill Bodkin - November 29, 2021

2021 was the year that Disney Plus promised us Marvel like we had never seen it before -- in episodic form. While this concept...

The Districts on ‘The Great American Painting,’ Playing Asbury Park & More

Bill Bodkin - November 27, 2021

Music as a mode of catharsis, especially during the past two years, has become vital it seems to both artist and audience. For the...

Wheel of Time Review: An Epic Definitely Worth Your Time

Bill Bodkin - November 23, 2021

High fantasy adaptations are always a risky proposition. These adaptations are held to a ridiculously high standard by Game of Thrones and Lord of the...

‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ Review: A Spooky Good Time

Bill Bodkin - October 12, 2021

It's no secret that Disney has had a Muppets problem since acquiring them in 2004. Whether it’d be the films that have not aged...

Letter from the Editor: Celebrating Pop Break’s 12th Anniversary

Bill Bodkin - September 29, 2021

Dear Reader, My name is Bill Bodkin. I am the editor-in-chief, co-founder, and owner of The Pop Break. Today, September 29, marks the Pop Break’s 12th...