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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · 3d

Me and the terrific @media-lit.bsky.social fellas have been cooking on this for a while and I'm so excited it's finally here. We're rewatching all of "Community" (in batches, don't worry) and much, much more!

Media/Lit @media-lit.bsky.social · 4d

That's right, we are teaming up with our buddy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social to bring you Remedial Rewatch 101: Community! Join us, revisit your favorite sitcom study group, and together, we will be...untutorable! #community #DanHarmon #sitcom

Introducing Remedial Rewatch 101: Community!

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · 7d

I have not been so vexed by a Not Couple Goals movie in a long time. We had to cut moments where I felt I was too harsh but… this f***ing movie!

Go watch the movie and come back… Did you do it? I KNOW, RIGHT?!!??!

Listen where you get your podcasts.

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 8d

Not Couple Goals gets wild with a 2009 thriller starring Chris Hemsworth, Marley Shelton, Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn & Timothy Olyphant - 'A Perfect Getaway.' @tylermccarthy.bsky.social, @allienelson.bsky.social

Not Couple Goals: A Perfect Getaway (2009)

The Not Couple Goals Podcast loses their minds over the 2009 thriller A Perfect Getaway.

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · 22d

LFG!!!

IGN @ign.com · 23d

Marvel has confirmed to us that Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 has been greenlit, and will begin shooting in 2026.

Daredevil: Born Again Officially Greenlit for Season 3, Shooting Starts Next Year

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · 24d

Check out the latest! While you’re there listen to all the other shows on @thepopbreak.bsky.social!!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 24d

@allienelson.bsky.social & @tylermccarthy.bsky.social brave the waters of 2017's You Get Me for your entertainment purposes.

Not Couple Goals: You Get Me (2017) - The Pop Break

Not Couple Goals reviews the Netflix original film You Get Me From 2017. It stinks. Join us!

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Aug 11

The lovely @allienelson.bsky.social and I tackled a truly insane movie just in time for the upcoming remake. Listen @thepopbreak.bsky.social or wherever you get your podcasts, nerds!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Aug 10

@tylermccarthy.bsky.social & @allienelson.bsky.social review War of the Roses starring Michael Douglass, Kathleen Turner & Danny DeVito for the latest episode of Not Couple Goals.

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Not Couple Goals Podcast: War of the Roses

With The Roses hitting theaters in August, Not Couple Goals reviews the 1989 classic War of the Wars with Michael Douglass & Kathleen Turner.

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Jul 13

We’re back, baby! Listen where you get your podcasts!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Jul 11

Not Couple Goals Podcast -- Another Simple Favor

@tylermccarthy.bsky.social | @allienelson.bsky.social

Not Couple Goals: Another Simple Favor (2025)

Not Couple Goals reviews their first sequel for the podcast, Another Simple Favor.

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Jun 8

We’re back with another fun episode about a crazy movie. I was shocked I’d never heard of this movie but then I watched it and it all made sense.

Listen where you get your podcasts!

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

Not Couple Goals: Deception (2008) starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams & Ewan McGregor

Hosts: @tylermccarthy.bsky.social | @allienelson.bsky.social

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · May 16

Not Couple Goals Podcast: Companion (2025) starring Jack Quaid & Sophie Thatcher.

Hosts: @tylermccarthy.bsky.social & @allienelson.bsky.social

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · May 8

Well, once again I’ve been snubbed!

CNN @cnn.com · May 8

A new pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church. His identity will be revealed shortly. Follow live updates.

Live updates: Conclave elects new Pope | CNN

White smoke has risen above the Sistine Chapel, the signal that cardinals have chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave. Follow here for the latest.

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Apr 24

It’s always a blast to talk about cool stuff with you and Bill and the cool friends you gather. See you in Season 2!!!

Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Apr 24

It was so fun getting to be the guest on the Socially Distanced podcast’s #DaredevilBornAgain series. Listen where you get your podcasts because we had a great time!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Apr 24

Our weekly flagship podcast dives deep into the shocking second episode of The Last of Us and the Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Finale.

Panel: @reznorschic.bsky.social | @billbodkin.bsky.social | @tylermccarthy.bsky.social

Socially Distanced #258: The Last of Us Shocker + Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Deep Dive

Socially Distanced discusses the shocking events of The Last of Us + the Daredebil Born Again Finale.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Apr 24

Our weekly flagship podcast dives deep into the shocking second episode of The Last of Us and the Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Finale.

Panel: @reznorschic.bsky.social | @billbodkin.bsky.social | @tylermccarthy.bsky.social

Socially Distanced #258: The Last of Us Shocker + Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Deep Dive

Socially Distanced discusses the shocking events of The Last of Us + the Daredebil Born Again Finale.

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Apr 20

Me either! Especially what we’ve got cookin.

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Apr 19

I had an insanely fun time recording this episode. Go check it out and all the other cool stuff the Media/Lit guys are doing!

Randy Allain @bertrandallain.bsky.social · Apr 19

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

So were we…until @allienelson.bsky.social and @tylermccarthy.bsky.social stopped by @media-lit.bsky.social to help us revisit our childhood trauma and break down Zeebo the Clown’s branding strategy! Subscribe on YouTube!

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Zeebo's Unique Brand of Justice (and Merch) on Are You Afraid of the Dark?

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Apr 18

JESUS: *stares angrily*

CHRISTIANS: … Because it wasn’t a Good Friday at all, you see. So it’s kinda like a…

JESUS: Like a bit, yeah. I understand.

CHRISTIANS: …

Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Apr 10

Dead ass thought this was Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ character from Thunderbolts. Disappointed it’s not.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Apr 3

With Minecraft and The Last of Us Season 2 on the horizon, Socially Distanced looks at the best and worst video game adaptations + the Spider-Man news from CinemaCon.
@reznorschic.bsky.social @billbodkin.bsky.social @tylermccarthy.bsky.social

Socially Distanced #255: CinemaCon 2025 Spider-Man Bombshell + Best & Worst Video Game Adaptations of All Time

Socially Distanced takes a deep dive into CinemaCon 2025 as well as the best & worst video game adaptations with Minecraft on the horizon.

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Apr 9

The lovely @allienelson.bsky.social and I are back with another episode of #NotCoupleGoals where we review a truly depressing and TRASH film despite having a great cast. Listen where you get your shows!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Apr 4

The Not Couple Goals Podcast looks at 2018's star-studded film, Life Itself.

@tylermccarthy.bsky.social @allienelson.bsky.social

Not Couple Goals: Life Itself (2018)

Not Couple Goals reviews the 2018 star-studded Amazon Studios film Life Itself starring Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde & Antonio Banderas.

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Apr 8

The Centennial! The bat is a close second!!

Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Mar 28

Another fun one for a truly terrific pair of episodes! Listen where you get your podcasts #Daredevil fans!!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · Mar 27

Socially Distanced celebrates its 5-Year Anniversary with a much gratitude to our listeners + thoughts on the Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal & reviews of Daredevil Born Again's latest. @billbodkin.bsky.social @reznorschic.bsky.social @tylermccarthy.bsky.social @calebaborchers.bsky.social

Socially Distanced #254: Avengers: Doomsday Cast Announcement & Daredevil Born Again w/Caleb Borchers

Caleb Borchers of The Marvel News Desk joins the show to discuss the Avengers: Doomsday Cast and Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 & 6.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · Mar 20

What an episode! We were joined by the absolutely incredible Rhiannon and the always magical @tylermccarthy.bsky.social to discuss Save Daredevil and the latest episode of #daredevilbornagain.

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

The flagship podcast features special @rhiannonjk of the Save Daredevil Campaign joins @billbodkin.bsky.social , @reznorschic.bsky.social, and @tylermccarthy.bsky.social to discuss The Punisher-centric episode of Daredevil Born Again.

Socially Distanced #253: Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 w/ Rhiannon of #SaveDaredevil Fan Campaign

Rhiannon of The Save Daredevil Campaign joins the show to discuss the movement and Daredevil Born Again Episode 4.

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · Mar 21

This was an incredible episode to be a part of with a REALLY cool guest on our always cool panel! Listen where you get your podcasts Daredevil fans!

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

The flagship podcast features special @rhiannonjk of the Save Daredevil Campaign joins @billbodkin.bsky.social , @reznorschic.bsky.social, and @tylermccarthy.bsky.social to discuss The Punisher-centric episode of Daredevil Born Again.

Socially Distanced #253: Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 w/ Rhiannon of #SaveDaredevil Fan Campaign

Rhiannon of The Save Daredevil Campaign joins the show to discuss the movement and Daredevil Born Again Episode 4.

thepopbreak.com