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.

Makin Waves Celebrates 31st Anniversary with Four Killer Shows

Bill Bodkin - May 17, 2019

Makin' Waves has been a staple in the New Jersey music scene for 31 years. Authored by Bob Makin, the column -- which has...

1999 Movie-versaries: The Mummy

Bill Bodkin - May 10, 2019

1999 was a big year for movies. It was the year that The Matrix's slow-motion bullet influenced action movies for years to come. It was...

Chernobyl Series Premiere Review: A Chilling Cautionary Tale

Bill Bodkin - May 7, 2019

We all know about Chernobyl. I was probably only four or five years old when the tragedy befell the nuclear power plant in the...

Happy Mondays Night Interview 2019: Levy & The Oaks

Bill Bodkin - May 6, 2019

Sometimes we need to go through hell to truly find ourselves. It's a tale as old as time, and it's one that so many can...

‘Dark Side of the Ring’ Review: A Compelling DocuSeries That Even Non-Wrestling Fans Will Love

Bill Bodkin - May 2, 2019

Trying to get non-wrestling fans to watch literally anything wrestling-related is a difficult task. The word "wrestling" itself will often evoke eye-rolls, groans, or...

Happy Mondays Interview Series 2019: Thrill Ride

Bill Bodkin - April 29, 2019

New Jersey is an undeniable music state, and for those of us lucky enough to work and play in Asbury Park -- we see...

Jams on the Sand 2019 — Beach Stage & After-Party Line-Ups Announced

Bill Bodkin - April 29, 2019

Jams on the Sand returns for its fourth year -- and the line-up is as killer as ever. Jams on the Sand will take place...

‘The Long Night’ Review: Easily One of the Most Thrilling Episodes of TV Ever Created

Bill Bodkin - April 29, 2019

SPOILERS AHEAD 'The Long Night,' aka The Battle of Winterfell as the title of my review states, is one of the most thrilling episodes of...

Papadosio on Their New Record, New Tour & Society’s Addiction to the Internet

Bill Bodkin - April 26, 2019

There's a common misconception about jam bands (and bands that fall into that genere). To the layperson jam are just a bunch of dudes...

Happy Mondays Interview Series 2019: Forget the Whale

Bill Bodkin - April 22, 2019

Living and working in the thriving Asbury Park music scene sometimes makes you forget about the rest of New Jersey. The North Jersey scene,...

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 2 Review: So Everyone’s Going to Die, Right?

Bill Bodkin - April 22, 2019

I grew up on World War II movies. In nearly every one I saw there was a lengthy segment that focused on the heroes...

Happy Mondays Interview with The Extensions

Bill Bodkin - April 15, 2019

One of the coolest things about covering the Asbury Park music scene is seeing musicians from different bands you've enjoyed for years getting together...

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