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 Witcher: Blood Origin Review: Netflix Tosses a Dud to The Witcher Franchise

Bill Bodkin - January 18, 2023

The last few months have not been kind to The Witcher franchise. First, it was announced Henry Cavill would leave the series after the third...

Anchored in Asbury Episode #1: The Little Mermen

Bill Bodkin - January 3, 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/555pIgwWzjqgXvstrlFewC?si=0dc10e65cf67490d Check out The Pop Break Today (formerly The BreakCast) of The Pop Break Podcast Network -- on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Anchor. Welcome...

Baking It: Maya Rudolph & Amy Poehler’s Celebrity Holiday Special Review: A Warm Plate of Fun

Bill Bodkin - December 24, 2022

Ever see the Progressive commercials where Dr. Rick tries to prevent people from turning into their parents? Well, this writer -- given my penchant...

Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review: A Holiday Masterpiece

Bill Bodkin - December 12, 2022

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is absolutely perfect. James Gunn has meticulously crafted a timeless less-than-an-hour celebration of the spirit of everything that...

Great British Baking Show Holidays Season 5: Essential Christmas Viewing

Bill Bodkin - December 9, 2022

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays Season 5 dropped right around Thanksgiving time in the States and, despite its early release date, this two-episode...

Werewolf by Night Review: An Undeniable Halloween Treat & A Potential Marvel Game Changer

Bill Bodkin - October 12, 2022

Werewolf by Night, Marvel Studios' first-ever special, is undoubtedly one of the most surprising and entertaining things Marvel has produced in the calendar year...

Bruce Springsteen Surprises MSG to Perform with The Killers

Bill Bodkin - October 1, 2022

Photos & Video: Jessica Mannarino | Words by Bill Bodkin If you thought Bruce Springsteen appearing as a surprise guest was strictly a New Jersey...

Letter from the Editor: Pop Break Turns 13

Bill Bodkin - September 29, 2022

Dear Reader, My name is Bill Bodkin. I am the editor-in-chief, co-founder and owner of The Pop Break. I'm also the resident DJ, guy who posts a lot...

House of the Dragon Midseason Review: From GoT Prequel to Prestige Television

Bill Bodkin - September 28, 2022

It's been a few weeks since the regular House of the Dragon column. Life, work and covering a two-day music festival does sometimes mess...

Great British Baking Show Review: Still Delightful As Ever

Bill Bodkin - September 27, 2022

It's not hard for a series – particularly a competition-based one – to become stale rather quickly. The Great British Baking Show (aka The Great...

The Surfrajettes on Roller Fink, Pulp Fiction & Sea.Hear.Now 2022

Bill Bodkin - September 16, 2022

The Surfrajettes are quite simply a force to be reckoned with in the modern surf music scene. Aesthetically, the band undeniably wears their influences...