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.

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,...

Deal Casino on Their Origin Story, New EP & More

Bill Bodkin - December 6, 2017

One of the cool things about being a journalist covering a music scene like Asbury Park's is you get to see band's ascend to...

The Vaughns on Vinyl, Santa Cruz, and The Band’s Evolution

Bill Bodkin - December 5, 2017

Three years ago we first discovered The Vaughns when they were performing at Happy Mondays at The Wonder Bar. They were relatively new, and...

‘Time For After’ Perfectly Embodies My Frustrations with The Walking Dead

Bill Bodkin - December 4, 2017

Time For After Plot Summary: Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) needs to figure how to get his people out of the walker surrounded Sanctuary. He looks...

Organ Freeman on Their Awesome Name, New Records, & Lots of Sweat

Bill Bodkin - November 22, 2017

Organ Freeman. It's a great band name. But, let's get passed the initial "that's awesome" reaction to the name ... because this band is more...

The Vice Rags are a Breath of Jersey Turnpike Air…in the Best Way Possible

Bill Bodkin - November 22, 2017

The Vice Rags describe themselves as a "breath of Jersey Turnpike air," and if you've ever driven that famed highway -- that seems like...

The Walking Dead, ‘The Big Scary U’ – A Well-Acted Episode That Goes Nowhere

Bill Bodkin - November 20, 2017

The Big Scary U Plot Summary: Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), and Father Gabriel (Seth Gilliam) are stuck in a trailer that walkers are trying to...

NXT Takeover: War Games Was Indeed The Match Beyond…Bay Bay!

Bill Bodkin - November 19, 2017

NXT Takeover: War Games, on paper, looked to be a two-match show. Obviously, the main event (War Games), and the four-way for the Women's...

Guitar Legend Deke Dickerson on Creative Challenges, Disney & His Guitar Line

Bill Bodkin - November 17, 2017

Legendary guitarist Deke Dickerson (and his band the Ecco-Fonics) will be making a rare appearance at The Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park, New Jersey...