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.
335. Star Wars Super Bowl Takeover PLUS Remembering Solo and Star Wars: Rebels
It's time for Socially Distanced to return to a galaxy far, far away. The pod's monthly Star Wars spotlight is here, and this month it's a double feature as they discuss the iconic animated series Star Wars Rebels, and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
"The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the host seat and is joined by a wretched hive of scum and villainy — Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin and the boys from Don't Tail This - Al Mannarino and Ben Murchison.
In the episode they discuss a ludicrous commercial tie-in between Denny's and Solo, how the Solo would have been a perfect Disney+ series, why Rebels is a tremendous piece of Star Wars content, the careers of Emilia Clarke and Phoebe Waller Bridge, Ben's role in The Hunting Wives Season 2, the iconic Ahsoka/Vader lightsaber fight, the Ahsoka live action series, and why Donald Glover is the perfect Lando.
In the pre-game segment they discuss the announcement of Football Funday - an animated Star Wars overlay of the Super Bowl coming up on February 14, 2027. They stunt cast the players and NFL luminaries as Star Wars and Disney characters.
Oh yeah! Socially Distanced is back in full force as Bill Bodkin and "The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas are back together doing what they do best - podcasting and making weird jokes.
This week they head back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe along with Tyler Bishop of The Court of Bros & Spice to discuss the premiere episodes of VisionQuest starring Paul Bettany, James Spader and Ruaridh Mollica. The series finds the SWORD created Vision on the run from the government and having constructed a virtual home for himself with the uploaded consciousness of famed Marvel AI's.
In the episode they discuss Paul Bettany being the lead of the series, the usage of James Spader, who the mystery benefactor of The Paladin is, Lobster Johnson, The Kool-Aid Man, potential tie-ins to Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, the best action sequences, and the best Easter eggs laid throughout the episodes.
In the pre-game, they discuss their experiences at New York Comic-Con from cosplay to attendance to their favorite announcements coming out of the 20th Anniversary.
8 Oct 2026
SD 333: Lanterns Finale and Clayface Trailer HYPE with Batman By The Numbers' Kris Ingersoll
Hello, fellow pop culture enthusiasts!
In this week's edition of Socially Distanced, we are delving into the buzzing world of HBO's hit series Lanterns. Bill Bodkin leads the charge alongside a stellar panel of guests, including the insightful Alex Marcus and the ever-charismatic Kris Ingersoll. Together, they explore the highs and lows of the series and share their unique perspectives.
In the pre-game, the trio react to the breaking news that The Batman Part II has been delayed yet again. They also give their hype level for the new DCU release this Halloween, Clayface.
Who has been a guest on Socially Distanced
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Jenn Johnson
Brent Johnson
Alex Marcus
Jeff Grettler
Bill George
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
271,200
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
96
Social presence
91
YouTube
82
Engagement
51
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Amanda Rivas and Bill Bodkin host the show. Published by The Pop Break.
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