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.

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Premiere Review: An Epic Return Filled with Big Surprises

Bill Bodkin - October 30, 2020

***Spoilers Ahead**** The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere, 'Chapter 9 - The Marshal' had a lot riding on it. On the surface that might sound like the...

Nick Frost, Susan Wokoma & Malcolm McDowell on Their New Series, ‘Truth Seekers’

Bill Bodkin - October 30, 2020

Nick Frost is no stranger in finding the comedy in the horrifying. While many know him for his breakout performance as the loutish Ed...

Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Letter to You’ is a Perfect Album & Documentary About Life, Death & Jersey

Bill Bodkin - October 27, 2020

Letter to You, the new album from Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band, is easily one of the band's best complete records in decades....

‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ Review: It’s Not ‘Hill House’ & That’s Perfectly Splendid

Bill Bodkin - October 20, 2020

When any creative work becomes a huge success -- one that dominates the pop culture conversation for weeks, months or even years on end...

‘Utopia’ Review: Amazon Prime’s New Series Suffers From the Worst Timing Possible

Bill Bodkin - October 8, 2020

The old adage goes, 'timing is everything.' There's a good reason why it's 'an old adage' because time and time again, it's been proven...

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...