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Socially Distanced

Socially Distanced

By: The Pop Break
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The Socially Distanced Podcast is hosted by two pop culture obsessed dads who decided to take their Facebook messenger conversations and turn them into a podcast. In 2022 they brought their friend, a pop culture obsessed mom to the show, and things got even better! Join hosts Al Mannarino, Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin as they discuss everything in the world movies, music, sports, television and pop culture -- everything keeping them sane in this time of socially distancing. This podcast is powered by ThePopBreak.com.The Pop Break Politics & Government
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  • 301. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Finale Deep Dive + Trailer Reactions to House of the Dragon S3 and The Mandalorian and Grogu
    Feb 26 2026

    For the final time this year, Socially Distanced heads to Ashford Meadow to discuss A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

    Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas are joined by "The Man of Many Podcasts" Josh Sarnecky (TV Break, The Anniversary Brothers, Anime x Pop) to discuss the finale of the popular HBO series and Game of Thrones spin-off.

    They discuss how Josh, like many people, dove into the series mid-season, and immediately fell in love with it. They talk about the show's immense popularity, how it's impacted the perception of Game of Thrones perception and whayt they hope for in the second season. They discuss their fears of spin-offs from popular IP, and how levity is needed in this time in history. They discuss Sir Lyonel's speech, if the ending was a good season ender, and even dip their toes into the third season of House of the Dragon. Oh yeah, and find out about BARDCORE.

    In the pre-game segment, they head to a galaxy far, far away to gush over the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 300. A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms Season 1 Check-In + Looking Back at 300 Episodes of SD!
    Feb 18 2026

    Socially Distanced celebrates 300 episodes! Join Bill Bodkin and Amanda Rivas for a split episode. In the first half of the episode they throw it back to the very first episode of the podcast where Bill and then co-host Al Mannarino discuss Rosario Dawson joining the cast of The Mandalorian Season 2, Tom Brady heading to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Netflix docuseries Tiger King. Special guest Randy Allain (Podelay!, Media/Lit) joins in this throwback discussion which also touches upon the country's obsession with podcasts, social distancing, drive-in concerts and comedy shows, the NBA and NHL bubble, the impact on movies, working from home, and more.

    In the second half of the episode finds Bill, Amanda and Randy back in Westeros to discuss A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. They discuss the show's rise back to the top of the streaming charts, why it's gained popularity, the chemistry between Dunk and Egg, the violence in the penultimate episode, predictions for the finale and a potential second season, Henry Cavill and more.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 299. Super Bowl Trailer Round Up, Bad Bunny Breakdown, and Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 Hot Takes
    Feb 12 2026

    Gentlest Reader, welcome back to the 'ton. Yes, we've returned to Shondaland to regale you with our opinions on Part 1 of Season 4 of Netflix's Bridgerton. Join "The Queen" herself Amanda Rivas as she leads the podcast his week. Joining her is Pop Break's resident Bridgertonian "Amanda Jr." Amanda Hoffman, "The Resident Hater" Aria Clark, Olivia "Why Can't Penelope Just Start a Newspaper" Aiere, and "Lord Whistledown" Bill Bodkin, who is in absolute hell throughout this podcast.

    In the episode they discuss the hotly anticipated Benedict/Sophie storyline ... and if it actually works. They discuss and debate whether the season should have left Benedict be Benedict and let Sophie have her own non-Bridgerton centric romance. They also discuss pinnacles, bon bons, Mama Bridgerton getting her groove back, the many issues with Lady Whistledown, the problem with too many Bridger-kids, and the ton itself.

    In the pre-game part of the episode they discuss the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's halftime performance, Lady Gaga being invited to the carne asada, The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Adventures of Cliff Booth and moe.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
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