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.

Letter From the Editor: Celebrating Pop Break’s 11th Anniversary

Bill Bodkin - September 29, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/popbreakdotcombreakcast/the-10-year-anniversary-podcast 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...

Jackson Pines on ‘Half Light,’ Anthony Bourdain, A New Record & More

Bill Bodkin - September 25, 2020

There are certain bands that create the perfect for specific seasons. Yes, an obvious statement, yet when the music of Jackson Pines floats through...

WWE Monday Night RAW 9/21 Review: RAW Has Hit the Unwatchable Depths of WCW & TNA

Bill Bodkin - September 22, 2020

It's been a minute since I've watched Monday Night RAW as I have been recording podcasts on Mondays for the past six to eight...

Brian Erickson on ‘Little Secrets,’ Demos for a Difference, Self-Recording & Shore Towns

Bill Bodkin - September 18, 2020

It's been a while since Pop Break has talked to a local Asbury Park artist. We all know why -- do we really need...

Smashing Pumpkins, Orville Peck, Patti Scialfa Added to Sea Hear Now 2021

Bill Bodkin - September 17, 2020

Sea Hear Now 2021 just gave us a whole lot to look forward to for next year. It was a massive bummer that Sea Hear...

‘Nail in the Coffin: The Fall and Rise of Vampiro’ Review: A Documentary About a Father First & A Wrestler Second

Bill Bodkin - September 12, 2020

You'd think a documentary about a young man escaping a life of crime in Canada to become a bodyguard for Milli Vanilli then somehow...

AEW All Out 2020 Review: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Bill Bodkin - September 6, 2020

AEW All Out 2020 took place last night on a humid Labor Day Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. Depending on who you ask the show...

‘You Cannot Kill David Arquette’ Review: A Fantastical Tale of Redemption

Bill Bodkin - September 3, 2020

Every diehard wrestling fan out there has had the dream of winning the world title. Yes, no matter the age (or athletic ability) we've...

‘Lovecraft Country’ Premiere Review: Audacious, Awesome, Amazing

Bill Bodkin - August 18, 2020

The Lovecraft Country Series Premiere is one of the wildest television experiences this reviewer has had in the near 11 years of writing about...

AEW Dynamite 8/12 Review: Tag Team Appreciation Night, The Era of Orange & A Lack of Women

Bill Bodkin - August 13, 2020

AEW Dynamite 8/12 delivered another wall-to-wall two hour show of really fun in-ring action, an absolutely killer promo, a shocking win, and unfortunately the...

HBO’s Perry Mason Has Smartly Pivoted from Limited Series to HBO Staple

Bill Bodkin - August 8, 2020

Perry Mason heads into, what was originally supposed to be its series finale, this Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO (re-airing Monday on HBO...

Muppets Now Review: A Breezy, Much-Needed Return of Kermit & Friends

Bill Bodkin - August 5, 2020

The Muppets are a beloved institution. For generations Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and countless other puppets with distinct...

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