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Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts⁠⁠ Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they are journeying into Fox’s X-Verse with their X-Treme X-Watch as they prepare for Deadpool & Wolverine this July. Last week, they took a break from X-Men to give you a sneak peak at all the Phase 5 and Phase 6 projects in the works for the MCU. Now, they are closing out their coverage of X-Team related films by shining a lot on those forgotten Fox films Disney reluctantly released post merger. That’s right, they will finally discuss 2019’s Dark Phoenix and 2020’s The New Mutants. Are these overlooked masterpieces? The worst of the X-Universe? Something in between? Tune in to find out! Watch along with us! Next month's titles are X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine, and Logan (available to stream on⁠ ⁠Disney+⁠⁠).

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. In this episode, Tyler and a raspy-voiced Allie are joined by friend of the podcast and Pop Break favorite Amanda Rivas to discuss the surprisingly little known Jeff Goldblum movie “Twisted Obsession.” Join them as they discuss the hard cuts that imply his character is the worst father imaginable, dive into how much they’re willing to excuse because this movie is European and reveal the many better movies they thought they were watching. Is it possible for a movie to be so bad it negates Goldbulm’s sex appeal? Listen and find out! Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music. To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider! And don't forget to follow us on social media — Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok Tyler: Twitter Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts⁠⁠ Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they are journeying into Fox’s X-Verse with their X-Treme X-Watch as they prepare for Deadpool & Wolverine this July. HOWEVER, in this special bonus edition of Bill vs. The MCU, Podcasts Director Alex Marcus & Editor in Chief of ThePopBreak.com Bill Bodkin convene to run through the latest update on every single MCU property currently in development or production. Below, you will find the time codes for each project discussed, in case you'd like to hop around or refer back to a specific section later. MCU News Updates: 3:17 - Deadpool & Wolverine (July 2024) 7:39 - Agatha (Fall 2024) 11:12 - Captain America: Brave New World (February 2025) 17:22 - Daredevil: Born Again (2025) 23:51 - Thunderbolts (May 2025) 30:54 - Fantastic Four (July 2025) 41:46 - Ironheart (TBD) 44:02 - Wonder Man (TBD) 47:28 - Blade (November 2025) 52:53 - Spider-Man 4 (TBD) 59:21 - Avengers 5 (May 2026) 1:04:03 - Shang Chi 2 (TBD) 1:08:02 - Young Avengers (TBD) 1:09:41 - Avengers: Secret Wars (May 2027) 1:10:26 - Canceled MCU Projects 1:20:25 - Most Anticipated Phase 5 or Phase 6 Project Don't forget to tune back in this time next week for the second half of this two part episode, where Alex & Bill finally get around to Part III of their X-Treme X-Watch series, where they will review Dark Phoenix & The New Mutants!

It’s Every Pod You Cast, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band The Police! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by Chris Mancini and Randy Allain of Media/Lit as they delve into the discography of the postpunk power trio, from 1978 to 1983. In the third official episode of the season, Justin, Chris, and Randy discuss The Police’s third album from 1980. They debate whether Don’t Stand So Close to Me is truly reprehensible, recall Sting’s sincere efforts to literally bury Andy’s music, and find common ground when discussing out-of-touch military figureheads. And of course, they find time to discuss other artists they’ve been listening to apart from The Police. Host Picks: Loved You Since I Knew You (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like) Chris – Voices Inside My Head Justin – Canary in a Coalmine Randy – Bombs Away King of Pain (A Song We Don’t Like So Much) Chris – Behind My Camel Justin – Shadows in the Rain (the ending) Randy – Don’t Stand So Close to Me De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (A Favorite Lyric) Chris – Driven to Tears Justin – Man in a Suitcase Randy – De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da A Little Thing They Did Was Magic (A Favorite Musical Moment) Chris – Bombs Away Justin – Don’t Stand So Close to Me Randy – Behind My Camel Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To: Chris – Soundtrack for Doom Eternal Justin – Edvard Grieg Randy – OK Go

All Elite Wrestling’s and head of Ring of Honor creative, Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming pay-per-view Supercard of Honor which airs on Friday, April 5th live from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On the call, Tony Khan discusses talent cuts, Stardom Six-Woman Tag, pay-per-views switching to Triller, and more! CM Punk Interview What TK has Learned From the Wrestling Business Talent Cuts The Boys Being Released How Many Talent Are on the Roster Athena vs Shida Shorter Match Cards Stardom Six-Woman Tag Athena Appearing on AEW TV ROH in Philadelphia Pay-Per-Views Switching to Triller ROH TV Deal Women’s Wrestling Mark Briscoe vs Eddie Kingston WBD TV Deal Best Show of the Weekend

Josh and Aaron are here to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, one of Josh’s all-time favorite movies. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a superhero film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. It is based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. It opened in theaters on April 4, 2014. The sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger, the movie follows Steve Rogers AKA Captain America (Chris Evans) as he unravels a conspiracy involving an assassin known as the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). Aiding Cap are Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Falcon (Anthony Mackie). Other characters include S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and World Security Council Secretary Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford). Winter Soldier opened to acclaim from critics and audiences. It grossed $714 million worldwide, almost double its predecessor’s gross. It earned one Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects. Aaron and Josh talk about their history with the movie before going into its plot, characters, themes, and action. The two also discuss the future of the Captain America franchise. For more Robert Redford movies, you can listen to Josh’s guest appearance on Pop Break Goes to Washington covering The Candidate, as well as Aaron’s appearance discussing All the President’s Men. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is streaming on Disney+

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. In this episode, Tyler and Allie break into the 2019 thriller “Villains” starring Maika Monroe, Bill Skarsgård, Jeffrey Donovan and Kyra Sedgwick. Join them as they talk about the many shifts in the power dynamic of this movie, debate the logistics of firing at someone holding a baby and inexplicably get way too into Andy Garcia (who has nothing to do with this movie). Would “Burn Notice” character Michael Westen have fared better in this movie? Listen and find out. Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music. To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider! And don't forget to follow us on social media — Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok Tyler: Twitter Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter

There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters. Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening.A HISTORIC episode this month on the Batman by the Numbers Podcast. As has been discussed many times, director Christopher Nolan is one of the most important figures when it comes to Batman history, revitalizing the character to new heights back in 2005. In 2008, he directed what almost everyone considers to be the greatest Batman movie ever made in The Dark Knight.With Christopher Nolan winning his first Academy Award just a few weeks ago, we decide to pay tribute to one of the greatest directors there is, as we embark on an Interstellar like journey of ranking every single Nolan movie! From his humble beginnings with Following to the epic Best Picture winning Oppenheimer, no totem will be left unspun. Daniel is joined per usual by Podcasting Director, Alex Marcus, and making his return to the Batman by the Numbers podcast where he was last heard on the epic trailer ranking episode is DJ Chapman of the Roses and Rejection podcast. Also rounding out the panel, and making his debut on the podcast, is massive Nolan fan and host of It Pod to Be You, Manish Mathur. These four Nolan scholars go down the rankings from worst to best, with each movie getting a lively discussion. There are debates. There are disagreements. There are surprises. Strap in, it’s a long one, but with 12 movies to cover, and one of the most impressive film resumes out there, did you expect anything less? Is there a contentious Tenet debate? How did fan favorites Memento and The Prestige fare? How did the Batman movies do? Will Interstellar get its due? And most important of all, what Nolan movie finished #1? If you’re a Christopher Nolan fan (and who isn’t?), this is required listening, as every Nolan theme imaginable is dissected and discussed in all these movies (FULL SPOILERS). What are you waiting for? Cue the Hans Zimmer BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG, and let the Nolan countdown begin!!

Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film. While this podcast focuses on the American political system, it does make a few forays outside of the United States. For this episode, Allison and Josh Sarnecky discuss The Candidate. Josh is co-host of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast and The TV Break podcast. He also writes the Couch Potato column for The Pop Break. As for The Candidate, it is a film where the idealistic son of a former California governor runs for Senate and slowly compromises his principles throughout the film. Join Allison and Josh as they debate whether this Robert Redford film holds up.

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts⁠⁠ Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This season, they are journeying into Fox’s X-Verse with their X-Treme X-Watch as they prepare for Deadpool & Wolverine this July. This month, they take a guided tour through an alternate universe of the 20th as they discuss the first three X-Men prequel films: and 2011’s X-Men: First Class, 2014’s X-Men: Days of Future Past, and 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse. Watch along with us! Next month's titles are Dark Phoenix and The New Mutants (available to stream on⁠ ⁠Disney+⁠⁠).

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. In this episode, Tyler and Allie cross an important threshold for the podcast, their first Lifetime (not original) movie! Join them as they discuss the made-for-TV movie “Lying Eyes” starring Cassidy Rae and Vincent Irizarry. Together they call Irizarry’s character out for the creep he is and Allie once again has to explain a somewhat obvious scene to Tyler (who still blames the director for the confusion). Will they figure out important questions like why this movie is titled “Lying Eyes” at all? Listen and find out! Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music. To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider! And don't forget to follow us on social media — Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok Tyler: Twitter Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter

It’s Every Pod You Cast, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band The Police! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by Chris Mancini and Randy Allain of Media/Lit as they delve into the discography of the postpunk power trio, from 1978 to 1983. In the second official episode of the season, Justin, Chris, and Randy look at The Police’s sophomore effort from 1979. They debate the power of the “groove,” relish Andy’s virtuoso riffs, and deal with PTSD from high school dating. And of course, they find time to discuss other artists they’ve been listening to apart from The Police. Host Picks: Loved You Since I Knew You (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like) Chris – Bring on the Night Justin – The Bed’s Too Big Without You Randy – On Any Other Day King of Pain (A Song We Don’t Like So Much) Chris – No Time This Time Justin – On Any Other Day Randy – The Bed’s Too Big Without You De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (A Favorite Lyric) Chris – Does Everyone Stare Justin – Does Everyone Stare Randy – Does Everyone Stare A Little Thing They Did Was Magic (A Favorite Musical Moment) Chris – Walking on the Moon Justin – Walking on the Moon Randy – Does Everyone Stare / Message in a Bottle Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To: Chris – Van Halen Justin – Al Green Randy – St. Vincent

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back to talk about another movie. This time they’re chatting about Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for its 20th anniversary. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a sci-fi romance film directed by Michel Gondry, who co-wrote the film with Charlie Kaufman and Pierre Bismuth. It opened in theaters on March 19, 2004. In the movie, Joel (Jim Carrey) learns that his ex-girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet) had her memory of him erased through a medical procedure. Joel chooses to also undergo the operation before changing his mind midway through, fleeing into his other memories. Performing the procedure are Stan (Mark Ruffalo), Patrick (Elijah Wood), and Mary (Kirsten Dunst), led by Dr. Mierzwiak (Tom Wilkinson). Eternal Sunshine grossed $73.3 million on an estimated $20 million budget. Kate Winslet earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress while the film’s writers won Best Original Screenplay. Since then, critics have proclaimed the film as one of the greatest films of all time. For another mind-bending movie, you can listed to Aaron and Josh’s Dark City retrospective. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is available on Peacock and Prime Video.

All Elite Wrestling’s Tony Khan met with the media to discuss the company’s upcoming pay-per-view Revolution which airs on Sunday, March 3rd live from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro North Carolina. On the call, Tony Khan discusses Sting's final match, Daniel Garcia, Women’s Storylines, and more! Sting Jennifer Peppermen Kamille Brickhouse Sting’s Status in AEW Media Rights Women’s Storylines Daniel Garcia Adam Page vs Swerve Strickland vs Samoa Joe Meat Madness Tony’s First Time Seeing Sting Goals for 2024 Women’s Continental Classic AEW Disciplinary Committee

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. In this episode, Allie and Tyler parse their way through the very enigmatic new release “Poor Things” starring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youssef. Join them as they discuss the futuristic Victorian-era society, Emma Stone’s jet-black hair and try to figure out just what was going on with that apple. Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music. To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider! And don't forget to follow us on social media — Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok Tyler: Twitter Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter

There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters. Join host Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is required listening. This month, the bat crew stay in the animated world, but this time to cover the recent animated movie from earlier this year, part one of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, adapted from the famed comic series that ran in the mid-eighties, Crisis on Infinite Earths. Does the streak continue of Daniel being underwhelmed by DC animated movies? Daniel is joined once again by podcast editor of the pop break, Alex Marcus, as the two discuss their thoughts on the comic book series from the eighties, its influence on superhero culture, as well as other adaptations of this story, most notably the miniseries from the Arrowverse. The two then move their thoughts to the animated movie, and discuss whether this was a better Flash movie than the live action one we got, compare it to other galaxy ending comic stories, and divulge into a big discussion on what works and doesn’t work in a multiverse story. Daniel also goes on several tangents, including the old NBC show Heroes, and the X-Men 97 trailer. Why do these tangents come up? You’ll have to listen here to find out! ALSO, Daniel and Alex tease a BIG EPISODE for next month’s podcast…

Welcome to “Pop Break Goes to Washington” where host Allison Lips is joined by a special guest to discuss the historical significance and impact of a political film. Allison and her guests discuss how politics is portrayed in each film. For this episode, Allison and Aaron Sarnecky from The Anniversary Brothers podcast explore the continuing relevance of the film All the President’s Men and the book of the same name that inspired it. The film stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. When the film was released, it was nominated for multiple Oscars and Golden Globes, but only won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Jason Robards for his portrayal of Ben Bradlee. The film is so important to American history that the National Film Registry selected the film for preservation in 2010 because it is “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” Join Allison and Aaron as they reevaluate All the President’s Men and Nixon’s legacy.

Not Couple Goals: ‘Chloe’ (2009) Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship. Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard. In this episode, Allie and Tyler take on the 2009 movie “Chloe,” boasting a surprisingly stacked cast of Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfriend. Join them as they discuss getting older and the beauty standards that come with it for women as well as how very, very French this movie feels at times. Can a movie with this steamy of a lesbian sex scene be bad? Listen and find out! Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music. To see more of our hosts, check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider, SYFY and NBC Insider. Find Allie’s work at Parade and Business Insider! And don't forget to follow us on social media — Allie: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok Tyler: Twitter Not Couple Goals: Instagram and Twitter

Bill vs. The MCU: X-Treme X-Watch Part I - The X-Men Trilogy Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts⁠⁠ Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin⁠⁠ are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga. Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and they just spent 2023 covering the first phase of Netflix’s The Defenders Saga and the first four seasons of ABC’s Agents of SHIELD. This month, they are hopping on over to Fox’s X-Verse as they begin their X-Treme X-Watch series, which will cover every Fox X-Men film, culminating in the release of Deadpool 3 this July. In Part I, they are taking it back to the dawn of the 21st Century and discussing 2000’s X-Men, 2003’s X2, and 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand. Watch along with us! Next month's titles are X-Men: First Class (available to stream on ⁠Hulu⁠), X-Men: Days of Future Past (available to stream on ⁠MAX⁠) & X-Men: Apocalypse (available to stream on⁠ ⁠Disney+⁠⁠).

It’s Every Pod You Cast, a podcast dedicated to the British rock band The Police! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by Chris Mancini and Randy Allain of Media/Lit as they delve into the discography of the postpunk power trio, from 1978 to 1983. In the first official episode of the season, Justin, Chris, and Randy examine The Police’s debut album from 1978. They talk Andy Summers’ power of poetry, Stewart Copeland’s big boy drum fills, and of course, Sting’s famous posterior piano playing. They also find time to discuss other artists they’ve been listening to apart from The Police. Host Picks: Loved You Since I Knew You (A Song We Think Is Underrated or Just Really Like) Chris – Peanuts Justin – Truth Hits Everybody Randy – Hole in My Life King of Pain (A Song We Don’t Like So Much) Chris – Born in the 50s Justin – Be My Girl - Sally Randy – Masoko Tanga De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (A Favorite Lyric) Chris – Be My Girl - Sally Justin – Born in the 50s Randy – Born in the 50s A Little Thing They Did Was Magic (A Favorite Musical Moment) Chris – Masoko Tanga Justin – Roxanne Randy – Can’t Stand Losing You Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To: Chris – Jinjer Justin – Nirvana Randy – Jonathan Richman