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Amanda Rivas

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 1d

Anime x Pop is my favorite time of the month because I get to talk with my anime brother and fantastic guests about all things anime and this month was no different! Join us as we talk Spy x Family and MHA Final Season!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 1d

@reznorschic.bsky.social, Josh Sarnecky and Avani Goswami dive into the new season of Spy x Family, the final season of My Hero Academia and tons of anime awesomeness.

Anime x Pop: Demon Slayer Dominates, Spy x Family Returns, and My Hero Academia Ends

Anime x Pop dives into the new season of Spy x Family, the final season of My Hero Academia, and the dominance of Demon Slayer.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 19h

Keeping the writing train growing!! I’m so happy I was able to contribute one of my favorite songs of this month to our new column. Come check out all our picks!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 20h

Pop Break kicks off a new column -- The Playlist. @billbodkin.bsky.social, @kris-ingersoll.bsky.social, @bertrandallain.bsky.social, @reznorschic.bsky.social & a host of writers recommend their favorite songs of October just for you!

The Playlist: Our Favorite Songs for October 2025 - The Pop Break

Bruce Springsteen, Arya Starr, Cameron Winter, Marvin Gaye, Katseye, Djo and more headline our October 2025 playlist.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 1d

Anime x Pop is my favorite time of the month because I get to talk with my anime brother and fantastic guests about all things anime and this month was no different! Join us as we talk Spy x Family and MHA Final Season!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 1d

@reznorschic.bsky.social, Josh Sarnecky and Avani Goswami dive into the new season of Spy x Family, the final season of My Hero Academia and tons of anime awesomeness.

Anime x Pop: Demon Slayer Dominates, Spy x Family Returns, and My Hero Academia Ends

Anime x Pop dives into the new season of Spy x Family, the final season of My Hero Academia, and the dominance of Demon Slayer.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 5d

@billbodkin.bsky.social interviews the British soul duo Young Gun Silver Fox about their new album, hair care and the power of soul music.

Young Gun Silver Fox on Their New Album 'Pleasure,' The Power of Soul Music & Hair Care

An interview with Shawn Lee of Young Gun Silver Fox about the power of soul music, their new album Pleasure and their US Tour.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 5d

@alexmarcus.bsky.social killed it guest hosting this week helping us dive into the world of swifties! Go check it out!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 5d

The definitive The Life of a Show Girl podcast featuring @alexmarcus.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social (we don't know why), @reznorschic.bsky.social and a bunch of Swifties.

Socially Distanced: Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Deep Dive + Fall Pop Culture Favs

Pop Break is celebrating its 16 year anniversary by raising money for St. Jude! If you have a few dollars, please consider giving to help children and their families out! Click here to donate. The Soc...

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 12d

Marshall and Courtney of Blerd Watchers and Alex Marcus pulled a Blade Knight and epically slayed on this week’s Socially Distanced. Check it out and let us know what you think!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 12d

Socially Distanced featuring @rentallychallenged.bsky.social, @neoqueenceline.bsky.social, @themarshwitch.bsky.social & @alexmarcus.bsky.social discusses The Simpsons Movie 2 potentially bumping an MCU film and reviewing Marvel Zombies.

Socially Distanced: The Simpsons Movie 2 Cancelled A Secret MCU Movie + Marvel Zombies Deep Dive

A review of Marvel Zombies with Courney & Marshall from Blerd Watchers and thoughts on The Simpsons Movie 2.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 13d

@roses-rejections.bsky.social previews Love is Blind Season plus examines the Bachelor in Paradise Finale & news from The Bachelorette.

Roses & Rejections: Love Is Blind Season 9 Preview + The Bachelorette News and BIP Finale Thoughts - The Pop Break

Roses & Rejections previews Netflix's Love is Blind Season 9, and discusses The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 17d

We review the 4k Restoration of Angel's Egg which is screening at the New York Film Festival.

NYFF Review: Angel's Egg (4K Restoration) - The Pop Break

A review of Angel's Egg 4K Restoration from New York Film Festival.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 19d

Chatting Star Wars, our 2000 era, and all things Pop Break made for a great episode this week!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 19d

@billbodkin.bsky.social and @reznorschic.bsky.social throw it back for some 2000s nostalgia -- TRL, raves, celebrity crushes, nu-metal, and "Faded" by SoulDecision. Plus The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer and the future for Pop Break (it's good, don't worry).

Socially Distanced: The Mandalorian and Grogu Teaser Reaction Pod + TRL Nostalgia & The Pop Break Turns 16

Socially Distanced celebrates Pop Break's 16 Year Anniversary, has major TRL & 2000's nostalgia & dissects the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 20d

Continuing to grow my written skill set by sharing my thoughts on the latest NIN tour! My favorite band ever!! I hope y’all enjoy

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 20d

@reznorschic.bsky.social writes about Nine Inch Nails in Houston.

Nine Inch Nails 'Peel it Back' for an Excellent Show in Houston - The Pop Break

A review of Nine Inch Nails with Boys Noize at The Toyota Center in Houston, TX on the Peel It Back 2025 Tour.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 22d

The Anniversary Brothers head to LA (by way of West Philadelphia) to talk about the 35th Anniversary of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

The Anniversary Brothers Podcast: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 35th Anniversary

The Anniversary Brothers leave West Philadelphia for LA with their episode on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 25d

Socially Distanced Podcast: KPop Demon Hunters' Streaming Dominance, Demon Slayer Box Office Success, The Rise of Anime in the Mainstream + a Fall Preview and Remembering Robert Redford. @reznorschic.bsky.social @billbodkin.bsky.social

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Socially Distanced: KPop Demon Hunters’ Streaming Dominance, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Box Office Dominance + Remembering Robert Redford

Socially Distanced looks at the rise of anime in pop culture with the success of KPop Demon Hunters & Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 26d

This is one of the most fun drafts I’ve ever participated in! Go be a kid again and check out our awesome lineups!

Media/Lit @media-lit.bsky.social · 26d

If you still haven't caught our TGIF Retro Television Draft, it is now available on YouTube! #TGIF #Urkel #90s #90skids 📺

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Restoring TGIF with a Retro TV Draft

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 28d

I got to talk about #demonslayerinfinitycastle with three of my favorite people! Go check it out!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 29d

Anime x Pop Podcast: A review of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, it's massive box office success + a preview of Spy x Family. @reznorschic.bsky.social, @alexmarcus.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social

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Anime x Pop: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Breaks Box Office Records + Spy x Family Trailer Reaction!

Anime x Pop looks at the box office juggernaut known as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and previews Spy x Family Season 3.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Sep 9

A review of the new Space Ghost from @dynamitecomicshq.bsky.social and @peposed.bsky.social by @omegax80.bsky.social

Review: Space Ghost Season 2 Issue #2 (Dynamite Comics) - The Pop Break

In the next exciting adventure of Space Ghost, our hero is caught in the clutches of a sinister mob boss! There is treasure! Intrigue! Adventure and… A possible love interest? Jan, Jace, and Blip must...

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Aug 28

The flagship podcast reviews The Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere & reacts the trailer for The Office spin-off, The Paper.

Panel: @alexmarcus.bsky.social, @reznorschic.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social + indie wrestler JP Harlow.

Socially Distanced: Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere + First Reaction to The Office Spinoff 'The Paper'

Independent wrestler JP Harlow guest stars on Socially Distanced discuss The Paper and The Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Aug 23

I had the best time participating in the BBTN Superman Draft! Can’t wait to do it again!!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Aug 22

@alexmarcus.bsky.social, @kris-ingersoll.bsky.social, @underratedmoviepod.bsky.social, @reznorschic.bsky.social, @brandenvice.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social, @bertrandallain.bsky.social, Josh Sarnecky & Dan Cohen take part in the BBTN Superman Draft!

Batman by the Numbers Podcast: The Definitive Superman Draft

The Batman by the Numbers Podcast hosts the all-star definitive Superman Draft

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Aug 22

Super proud of @alexmarcus.bsky.social! He slayed this week on SD with this fantastic interview with the authors of ‘Taylor Swift: Album by Album.’ Check it out now!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Aug 22

@alexmarcus.bsky.social hosts the flagship podcast & interviews the authors of 'Taylor Swift: Album by Album' about all the big T Swift news + Alex talks with @billbodkin.bsky.social & @reznorschic.bsky.social about the summer box office.

Socially Distanced: The Authors of 'Taylor Swift Album By Album' + Summer 2025 Box Office Thoughts - The Pop Break

Kase Wickman, Joanna Weiss, and Moira McAvoy of Taylor Swift: Album by Album discuss Life of a Showgirl.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Aug 21

We attended the AEW Media Call with Tony Khan who answered @billbodkin.bsky.social's question about Bozilla appearing at Forbidden Door.

Tony Khan on Forbidden Door, Bozilla, the PPV Industry & the AEW Women's Division

Media call with AEW's Tony Khan to discuss Forbidden Door 2025, Bozilla & working with CMLL, New Japan and Stardom.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Aug 19

Our Avatar draft is now live and it was a blast!! Josh did an amazing job leading this month’s episode!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Aug 18

If you love Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra check out Anime x Pop where @reznorschic.bsky.social, @brandenvice.bsky.social, @alexmarcus.bsky.social, & more draft their best teams of Avatar characters!!

Anime x Pop: Avatar The Last Airbender 20th Anniversary Draft

Anime x Pop assembles their best teams from Avatar: The Last Airbender & The Legend of Korra draft style!

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hi everyone! I had the opportunity to visit with the fantastic owners of @punchitchewiepress.bsky.social at @rebelscumcon.bsky.social so come check it out! Both are incredibly kind and as the owner of several pins, can attest to the very high quality.

Alex Marcus @alexmarcus.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thanks to @reznorschic.bsky.social for her amazing reporting live from the Rebel Scum Con floor, like this interview with @punchitchewiepress.bsky.social youtu.be/0MGQMqZbKoo?...

Rebel Scum Con 2025 Interview: Punch It Chewie Press

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Aug 15

A little behind showing y’all my cosplays. I brought the classic PS1 Lara Croft to Greater Austin Comic Con last month and she’s one of my new favorites!

Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Aug 15

We had the fabulous @itsellajay.bsky.social joining us this week to talk all things Wednesday! A great chat and we can’t wait to have her back!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Aug 14

@itsellajay.bsky.social joins @billbodkin.bsky.social & @reznorschic.bsky.social this week on the flagship podcast to discuss Wednesday Season 2 Part 1, The One Piece Season 2 Trailer & Taylor Swift's new album.

Socially Distanced: Wednesday Season 2 Part 1, One Piece Season 2 & Life of a Showgirl

Socially Distanced with special guest Ella Jay discuss Wednesday Season 2, the trailer for One Piece Season 2 & the new Taylor Swift album.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Aug 13

@rebelscumcon.bsky.social is truly a magical place for Star Wars fans! Read our review to find out why!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Aug 13

@reznorschic.bsky.social & @brandenvice.bsky.social review Rebel Scum Con from Dallas, TX in words and photos.

Rebel Scum Con 2025: A Celebration of Star Wars, Community & Cosplay

A review in words and photos of Rebel Scum Con from Texas featuring Sam Witwer, Diana Lee Inosanto & Kyle Soller.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Aug 8

This was such an epic time with two of my favorite people! Come check it out!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Aug 7

@reznorschic.bsky.social, @billbodkin.bsky.social & @alexmarcus.bsky.social discuss San Diego Comic Con 2025, Matt Smith in Star Wars & debate Variety's MCU Rankings (and give their own).

Socially Distanced: SDCC 2025 Recap; Matt Smith in Star Wars & The Best and Worst of Marvel

Socially Distanced tackles Variety's Marvel Rankings, Matt Smith in Stars and SDCC 2025.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Jul 30

One of my favorite things to do monthly is get together and chat anime with great people on our podcast and this month was no exception! We had a blast talking Dandadan Season 2 and K Pop Demon Hunters with my significant other @brandenvice.bsky.social and aspiring student writer Melly Merida 😁

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Jul 29

Anime x Pop Podcast: DanDaDan Season 2, Anime Expo, K Pop Demon Hunters featuring @reznorschic.bsky.social, @brandenvice.bsky.social, Josh Sarnecky & Melly Merida.

Anime x Pop: Dandadan Season 2 Premiere + Anime Expo Updates & K-Pop Demon Hunters!

Anime x Pop reviews DanDaDan Season 2, dissect the Anime Expo updates and explore the Kpop Demon Hunter phenomenom.

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