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.

Doctor Who Christmas Special, ‘Twice Upon A Time’ is a Perfect Farewell for Peter Capaldi

Bill Bodkin - December 26, 2017

Twice Upon a Time Plot Summary: The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) ends up in the South Pole, trying to escape regeneration. He stumbles into the original...

Ryan Hunter of Envy on the Coast on Their Holiday Tour & New Album

Bill Bodkin - December 20, 2017

It's been a unique journey for Envy on the Coast's Brian Byrne, and Ryan Hunter. The original incarnation of the band was an up-and-coming emo/post-hardcore...

A Christmas Story Live! Proves We Need a Break from Live Musicals

Bill Bodkin - December 19, 2017

A Christmas Story Live! Plot Summary: FOX's live, adaptation of the A Christmas Story: The Musical, which is a musical adaptation of the classic Christmas...

Slowey and The Boats Talk Hawaii, and The Holidays

Bill Bodkin - December 15, 2017

Slowey and The Boats is a perfect example of the wide open musical landscape that is Asbury Park (and Philadelphia too). The five-piece outfit...

Pink Talking Fish – How One Band Pays Tribute to Phish, Talking Heads & Pink Floyd

Bill Bodkin - December 14, 2017

There are countless tribute bands out there. However, none of them can match up to the musicianship, and the ingenuity (and originality) of Pink...

Monday Night RAW in Cleveland is a Knock-Out, Drag Out Fight

Bill Bodkin - December 12, 2017

Monday Night RAW in Cleveland was not the sexiest episode of Monday Night RAW. And I don't mean that in some sort of misogynistic...

Walking Dead Mid-Season Finale: Kill a Main Character? Sure, Why Not?

Bill Bodkin - December 11, 2017

The Walking Dead Mid-Season Finale Plot Summary: Everything goes sideways for the alliance...literally everything. Alexandria and The Kingdom are raided by The Saviors. Carl (Chandler...

The 2018 Golden Globe Nominees Are In

Bill Bodkin - December 11, 2017

The nominees for the 2018 Golden Globes are in. Here's the list: Best Picture – Drama Call Me by Your Name Dunkirk The Post The Shape of Water Three Billboards...

Ryan Kinder on Heartbreak, The Opry, and His New Record

Bill Bodkin - December 8, 2017

Want to know the power of the internet? How about being a musician who's been able to get millions of streams on their music without...

latewaves on Their Break Out 2017 and What They have in Store for 2018

Bill Bodkin - December 7, 2017

latewaves may be new to the Asbury Park music scene as a collective unit, but this trio of scene veterans wasted no time in...

SyFy’s Happy! is the Most Messed Up Version of Roger Rabbit Ever

Bill Bodkin - December 7, 2017

Happy! Series Premiere Plot Summary: Based on Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson's graphic novel of the same name. Happy! revolves around ex-hero cop turned drunk,...