Marvel Cinematic University
Marvel Cinematic University is a podcast dedicated to exploring the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show likely provides analysis, theories, and discussions about Marvel films and characters. It is produced under the Marvel Cinematic University brand, suggesting an educational approach to the franchise. Listeners can expect deep dives into the interconnected stories and lore of the MCU. The podcast is available via SoundCloud feeds.
Episodes
AVENGERS: ENDGAME ENCORE - Post-Credits Scenes Reactions (with Cecelia & Teej)
Avengers: Endgame was re-released in theaters this weekend with a few minutes of bonus footage, so Jake brought on Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes and Teej (AC was rained out of his screening) to talk about their theater experiences and all the exciting possibilities raised by the new pre- and post-credits scenes!
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Fixing the Snyder-Verse (with Rod & Teej)
Discussions in the group chat led us to try a task no one should consider: fixing the DCEU, AKA the Snyder-Verse. AC and Jake are joined by Rod and Teej who all bring a list of three mistakes made by DC's first attempt at a shared universe. Would not making all of these mistakes have made the DCEU work? No, probably not.
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D23 Announcements & Trailers Reactions (with Rod)
We got the second round of casting announcements and two new trailers from D23, so we chatted with our good friend Rod Morrow about all of the above. From Adam Driver joining the MCU, a new Doomsday trailer showcasing Doom's relationship with the Fantastic Four, and Ultron apparently having a beard in his human form, there is so much to discuss!
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X-Men '97 - Season 2 Finale (with Dpalm & Maggie Lovitt)
Season 2 of X-MEN '97 has reached its exciting conclusion, and AC and Jake are joined by the guests they started with for this nine episode ride: Dpalm and Maggie Lovitt. They discuss whether the season's fast pace caught up to it here, which showdown excited us most, and how Rogue and [spoiler]'s decisions left us feeling. Plus, excitement for Season 3!
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SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY - Overtime (with Rod Morrow & Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes)
We said we needed more than one pod to discuss this movie, so here is number two! Friends of the show Rod and Cecelia come on to dig deep into character moments, discuss some of the online criticisms, and speculate as to what the post-credit scene even means. And more!
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X-Men '97 - Season 2 Episode 8 (with dpalm)
It's the penultimate episode of season 2 of X-Men '97, folks! And lots of exciting stuff occurs! So we've brought back our X-Men correspondent dpalm to talk Gambit's revival, Rogue's situation, and where all the allegiances lie heading into the exciting finale!
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SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY - Review (with Anthony Mayes & Teej)
It's a Brand New Day for Spider-Man and a Brand New Day for the MCU! AC and Jake are joined by friends Anthony Mayes and Teej to discuss the triumph (both creatively and commercially) that is SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY - how it works emotionally, visually, and every other way. And don't worry, this will not be our last pod on this movie.
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X-Men '97 - Season 2 Episode 7 (with dpalm)
This episode asks a lot of tough questions and doesn't give any easy answers! Dpalm is back with AC and Jake to discuss the latest installment of X-Men '97. Plus: a reaction to the news that Wonder Man season 2 has been abruptly canceled.
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Comic-Con Announcements Reaction! (with Rod & Teej)
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X-Men '97 - Season 2 Episode 6 (with dpalm)
With Jake away this time, AC brings back on friend-of-the-show and X-Men expert dpalm to discuss the very exciting sixth episode of season two of X-Men '97!
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AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY - First Full Trailer Reaction (with Rod & Teej)
It's a threat unlike anything the Avengers have ever faced!
We got a surprise full trailer for the upcoming AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and so we had to bring on Rod & Teej to break it down and discuss what it means, what we're excited for, and how far we can take bits about Anthony Mackie as Captain America.
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X-Men '97 - Season 2 Episode 5 (with Maggie Lovitt & Dpalm)
We've got a Wolverine-centric episode, folks! X-Men enthusiasts and past guests Maggie Lovitt and Dpalm hop back on to talk the exciting, scary, and breakneck episode five of this season of X-Men '97!
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X-Men '97 - Season 2 Episode 4 (with Dpalm & Rod Morrow)
Well THAT was a pivotal episode! With AC away for one more week, Jake is joined by friends Dpalm and Rod Morrow to discuss the exceptional fourth episode of season 2 of X-Men '97!
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X-Men '97 - Season 2 Episodes 1-3 (with Maggie Lovitt & Dpalm)
Marvel's most exciting animated show is back! We've got three new episodes of X-Men '97 and with AC away, Jake is joined by friends of the show and X-Men superfans Maggie Lovitt and Dpalm to break down and celebrate all the exciting events across the three temporalities we see in this three episode premiere!
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SUPERGIRL - Review (with Leah Marilla Thomas & Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes)
We've got a second film entry in the DC Universe, and it's somehow become a lightning rod! But Jake is joined by friends of the show Leah and Cecelia to talk 2026's SUPERGIRL on its own terms, as a pretty fun sci-fi romp. They discuss Milly Alcock as Kara, the issues with the action, and have lots of questions about suns.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Trailer Reaction
We've got the big "Get your tickets now!" trailer for the upcoming SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, and you just knew we had to give our reactions!
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SPIDER-NOIR - Review
AC and Jake convened at The Alcove to discuss the entire season of Amazon's new series SPIDER-NOIR, starring Nicolas Cage. They talk the tone of the performances, the way the genre was captured, and whether the whole thing was pulled off. Plus, they discuss some recent headlines about upcoming MCU films.
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Ranking the Top Ten MCU Villains (with Rod)
It's a week with no content, so we're doing some ranking! Friend of the show Rod Morrow joins AC and Jake to share their rankings of the top ten MCU villains, including the results from a fan poll we've ran the last two weeks. Stick around until the end to find out who is the best of the bad!
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THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL (with Teej)
We're talking the most violent and R-rated MCU project yet! AC and Jake are joined by Teej to discuss (after about ten minutes of tangents) the special presentation THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL. We're talking the carnage, Bernthal's acting, and yes, that one bad CGI shot.
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Season 2 Finale (with Rod & Teej)
We ran into some issues with our video recording, but that does NOT stop us from discussing the great finale of Daredevil: Born Again season 2! Rod and Teej are with us to break down the courtroom showdown, the reverse January 6th, and where this all leaves the characters.
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Season 2 Episode 7 (with Teej)
The penultimate episode of the season is here, and there are some major events to discuss! Teej is here to talk the decision to [spoiler] [spoiler], the face-off between Karen and Heather, and where we see the final episode taking the series (oh and some more shenanigans, obviously).
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Season 2 Episode 6 (with Rod Morrow)
We've got a big episode to discuss! AC and Jake are joined by Rod to talk Fisk's breakdown, Matt and Karen's rift, the return of Jessica Jones, and more!
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Season 2 Episode 5 (with Hunter Radesi)
Sit down with a nice, chilled glass of pineapple juice and enjoy our conversation with friend of the show Hunter Radesi about the flashback-heavy fifth episode of the second season of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN!
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Season 2 Episode 4 (with Teej)
That's certainly an exclamation point to the first half of the season! Teej joins AC and Jake to break down the Bullseye-centric fourth episode of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN season 2!
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Season 2 Eps 2-3 (with Teej)
We got two episodes this week so we brought Teej back to break them down. The show is firing on all cylinders!
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Season 2 Premiere (with Teej & Jasmine)
The Devil of Hell's Kitchen has returned and so has our coverage of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN! Jake and AC are joined by friends Teej & Jasmine to discuss the table that has been set for the new season of the Disney+ revival!
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SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY - Trailer Reaction (with Rod & Cam Hawkins)
At last! We finally have the first trailer for the upcoming SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY! AC and Jake are joined by Rod Morrow and Cam Hawkins to discuss their reactions and to break down every nook, cranny, and character we see!
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The Doomsday Death Draft! (with Rod & Teej)
We previously drafted the characters we'd want on our teams in Doomsday, but here, we're going negative. AC and Jake are joined by Rod and Teej to select who they think will (or want to) lose their lives in the upcoming AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY!
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Spider-Man: A Brand New Deep Dive (with Hunter Radesi)
With more and more nuggets coming out about the upcoming SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, AC and Jake bring on friend and fellow deep-diver Hunter Radesi to discuss new developments, new theories, and the direction of Sony and Spider-Man in general!
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The Doomsday Blame Pie! (with Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes & Hunter Radesi)
There is a lot of blame to go around for the incursions that are going to cause the events of Avengers: Doomsday, so AC and Jake brought on friends Hunter and Cecelia to assign that blame to our favorite characters and the situations they got themselves into.
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WONDER MAN - Episodes 5-8 (with MOZIAH & Teej)
We're back to cover the second half of the new Disney+ series WONDER MAN! AC and Jake are joined again by Teej plus actor and musician MOZIAH to discuss Simon Williams's growth, the show's change of pace from regular MCU fare, and more!
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WONDER MAN - Episodes 1-4 (with Teej)
A new MCU television show has arrived, and this time, all at once! AC and Jake are joined by friend of the show Teej to discuss the first half of the new series WONDER MAN. They talk the binge release, Simon and Trevor's chemistry, and how the show takes a different approach to the MCU. Then, they chat a bit about the new DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN trailer and what's ailing the New York Knicks.
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The 8 Year Anniversary Episode (with Jerome Cheng)
We've been around for eight years! To celebrate this occasion, AC and Jake are joined by their original co-host Jerome Cheng to discuss how the show came to be, what makes it work, and some of our favorite moments!
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2026 Movies We're Excited For
It's a new year for movies, and to switch things up before diving back headfirst into Marvel, AC and Jake draft their top 5 2026 releases that they're most excited for, specifically in the non-comic book movie division! With some heavy-hitters and an extensive list of honorable mentions, it's gonna be an exciting year for movies!
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Doomsday Teasers + News & Notes (with Rod)
We've got our four special teasers for Doomsday out in the world (okay, one of them is just a leak), so we had to convene with our friend Rod to discus them, our excitement level, and what they let us know about Avengers: Doomsday. Then, we discuss some news, the Wonderman trailer, and more!
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Road to Doomsday - Who Should Lead the Avengers? (with Stephanie Williams, Howard Bryant, & Rod)
Our Road to Doomsday series continues with our longest installment yet. AC gathered a panel of Steph Williams, Howard Bryant, and Rod Morrow to ask: Who Should Lead the Avengers (if not Sam Wilson). The discussion went many places, both expected and not expected.
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Grading Every 2025 MCU Project (with Rod)
It's our final main feed episode of 2025! So we're joined by at-this-point-unofficial-third-member Rob Morrow to give letter grades for everything that was released this year! We also do, briefly, touch on the leaked Doomsday trailer (but not the Spidey one because we recorded this on Monday).
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Road to Doomsday - Young Avengers (with Hunter Radesi)
Our ROAD TO DOOMSDAY series marches on, with AC and Jake being joined by friend of the show Hunter Radesi to discuss the future of the Young Avengers (or is it the Champions?)! Who would be in this group? What would they do? Did Marvel miss their window? Plus, they discuss the newest rumor of the shenanigans Sony is up to.
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Discussing the State of the MCU with Charles Murphy
Charles Murphy of Murphy's Multiverse joins AC and Jake for a wide-ranging conversation on where the MCU stands at the end of 2025. They look back on the 2025 slate of MCU projects, look forward to 2026, and discuss some of the missteps made in the last five years.
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Talking with THE KID MERO about Zohran, Fatherhood, and the New York Knicks
We've got another special, non-MCU related episode for you all. The great THE KID MERO returns to the pod to talk with AC and Jake about the NYC mayoral election, his upcoming book on fatherhood, and a little basketball.
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Talking X-Men, the state of the MCU & more with David Dennis Jr.
David Dennis Jr., author, writer for Andscape, and co-host of the Viewer Discretion podcast joins AC and Jake to talk about his love of the X-Men, their history on film, his history with the MCU, and what he's watching on TV these days.
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Ghosts of MCU Plot Threads - Vol. 2 (with Hunter Radesi)
The MCU throws a lot of plots and teases out there, and it doesn't always get back to them! Following up on an episode from 2023, AC and Jake are joined by Hunter Radesi to discuss some of the dangling plot threads the MCU hasn't resolved, whether they SHOULD be resolved, and how they might resolve them.
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MCU Hot Takes - Volume II (with Roderick A. Smith & Teej)
We're doing another round of hot takes on the MCU! AC and Jake are joined by Teej and a special guest, Roderick A. Smith, to give their own MCU hot takes and then read and evaluate ones sent in by listeners. Things get interesting!
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Peacemaker - Season 2 Finale + NYCC Announcements (with Rod & Teej)
We've come to the end of Peacemaker season 2, and we've got lots to discuss. AC and Jake are joined by the Peacemaker panel of Rod and Teej to talk the somewhat controversial final episode of season 2 (and whether or not it was underwhelming). Then, they go over the Marvel announcements at New York Comic Con!
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PEACEMAKER - S02E07 (with Rod & Teej)
We've got our penultimate episode of Peacemaker! Like our previous recaps, AC and Jake are joined by Rod and Teej to discuss the crazy half-hour of television. They talk John Cena's performance, the surprising turns, and what they expect from next week's finale. Oh, and plenty of other nonsense.
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Peacemaker - S02E06 (with Rod & Teej)
The reveal has happened! AC and Jake are joined by their regular Peacemaker panel of Rod Morrow and Teej to talk the pivotal episode six of season 2, where all the clues dropped throughout the season pay off!
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Peacemaker S02E05 (with Rod & Teej)
With recent events surrounding Disney, we've decided we'll be covering the DCU on the main feed for the next few weeks, so you can expect our Peacemaker reviews to no longer be behind the wall. AC is unavailable, so Jake is joined by friends Rod & Teej to discuss the fifth episode of season two of Peacemaker (and some other tangents)!
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DCUniversity - Episode 01
Welcome to this completely new and exciting podcast exploring the burgeoning DC Cinematic Universe! Your hosts Anthony Canton III and Jake Christie discuss James Gunn's new comments about MAN OF TOMORROW, recap some of their favorite plotlines in PEACEMAKER season two, and debate what's going on with Batman in this universe. Join us on this exciting endeavor with no precedent.
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Discussing Phase Five "What Ifs?" (+News & Notes)
There have been a lot of inflection points over the past few years of the MCU. What if this movie had gone differently? What if this choice was made instead? AC and Jake, after discussing some superhero movie news, discuss ten hypothetical questions about the last phase of the MCU and how things might have shaken out differently.
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Ranking Every MCU Final Fight!
With some time before the next MCU release, AC and Jake take a fan suggestion and rank every final fight scene in the MCU, 37-to-1!
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The DOOMSDAY Character Draft (with Anthony Mayes & Dalbin Osorio)
In this special episode, AC and Jake bring on Anthony Mayes and Dalbin Osorio to draft their squads of characters that we know will be appearing in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY (plus one that we speculate will be). Who put together the best team of six?
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Road to Doomsday - Spider-Man Hype (with Dalbin Osorio)
There have been so many updates - casting, set photos, you name it! - for SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, we had to do another pod on our excitement! AC and Jake are joined by friend of the show Dalbin Osorio to talk all of their expectations of the next installment of our friendly neighborhood web-slinger!
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Eyes of Wakanda (with Rod Morrow)
With AC on vacation with the family, Jake brings on Rod Morrow to discuss the new animated Disney+ series EYES OF WAKANDA, which chronicles four moments in history of Wakandans venturing out to take back their technology. They discuss the series's limitations, its surprisingly violent action, and whether short series like it work in the MCU going forward.
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THE FANTASTIC FOUR - FIRST STEPS Review (with Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes, Howard Bryant, & Rod Morrow)
Marvel's First Family has finally arrived in the MCU, and so AC and Jake had to bring on some good friends - Cecelia, Howard, and Rod - to discuss their first entry in the franchise. They give their thoughts on the family dynamics, the strength of the performances, and what the movie is or isn't missing. Yes, the conversation goes longer than the runtime of the film.
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Road to Doomsday - Mutants (with Dpalm)
Our Road to Doomsday series continues, with AC and Jake bringing on friend of the show Dpalm to first discuss Kevin Feige's recent interview, then the future of the X-Men in the MCU, up to AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and beyond, as they reboot the characters.
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SUPERMAN Review (with Rod & Teej)
It's a bird... it's a plane... it's our review of James Gunn's triumphant SUPERMAN! Jake and AC are joined by friends Rod and Teej to celebrate and discuss the first film in the new DCU, SUPERMAN. They break down how the character's goodness is portrayed, Lex Luthor's status as an elite hater, and the wide cast of side characters.
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The Phase Five Awards! (with Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes & Hunter Radesi)
With the conclusion of Ironheart, Phase 5 is complete! So AC and Jake bring on friends Cecelia and Hunter to give out some awards (Best Performance, Biggest Disappointment, et al) and share their rankings of the shows and movies of the phase.
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IRONHEART - Episodes 4-6 (with Rod)
AC's long national nightmare is over! We're joined by Rod Morrow - a mainstay of the show - to discuss the second half of IRONHEART, including, but not limited to, the introduction of a certain devilish character!
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IRONHEART - Episodes 1-3 (with Rod Morrow)
We've got a new MCU series to discuss! Riri Williams is back so AC and Jake brought on Rod Morrow to discuss the first three episodes of the long-awaited IRONHEART!
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Road to Doomsday - Street-Level Heroes
Our series discussing all of the MCU's characters in the lead-up to AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY continues, this time talking the "street-level" heroes! With AC on last-minute dad duty, Jake is joined by friends Rod Morrow, Hunter Radesi, and Dalbin Osorio to talk where we've left the street-based heroes (primarily from the old Neftlix shows and now Daredevil: Born Again), who we'd like to see re-introduced
Road to Doomsday - Doctor Strange and the Multiverse
AC is joined by Rod and Dalbin to discuss Doctor Strange’s character arc in the MCU in conjunction with avengers Doomsday they later talk about the Multiverse saga and whether it works or doesn’t and why it’s led to other problems in the MCU.
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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING + MCU News (with Rod Morrow)
We trusted Ethan Hunt... one last time!
AC and Jake are joined by friend of the show Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast) to first discuss the news that AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY is being delayed, as well as rumors about the upcoming SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY production. Then (00:23:00), they break down the latest and possibly last installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise - THE FINAL RECK
Ironheart Trailer Reaction and Mailbag!
AC and Jake discuss the trailer for the upcoming IRONHEART series (and how it is being dumped) and then take your questions!
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THUNDERBOLTS* Review (with Rod Morrow & Leah Marilla Thomas)
Or should we say NEW AVENGERS Review? We've got a new MCU release to cover and it's actually pretty great! AC and Jake are joined by friends Rod Morrow and Leah Marilla Thomas to discuss Florence Pugh's star power, the portrayal of mental illness, and a lot more.
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SINNERS (with Stephanie Williams & Teej)
Sometimes a movie is so good, we have to cover it even if it is not a Marvel property or a superhero thing at all! AC and Jake brought on old friend and comic book writer Stephanie Williams as well as agent-of-chaos Teej to discuss Ryan Coogler's remarkable new film SINNERS!
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Season Finale (with Rod)
Things have gone to Hell for sure! AC and Jake are joined by Rod Morrow to react to and break down the exciting season finale of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN!
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Episode 8 (with Rod Morrow & Teej)
There is just one episode left! AC and Jake are joined by friends Rod and Teej to discuss the exciting penultimate episode of this first season of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN! They talk how all the plotlines came together, how Matt is throwing his life away, and whether Heather is reacting reasonably (she is).
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Episode 7 (with Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes)
Things are getting intense! AC and Jake welcome friend of the show Cecelia to break down the latest episode of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN. They discuss Matt going back to the old him, Fisk and Vanessa's power struggle, and whether Muse went out sad.
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Road to Doomsday - Chairs Announcement
Our ROAD TO DOOMSDAY series continues, this time discussing the surprise cast announcement last week! Friends of the show Rod and Anthony join to talk the release strategy (what's with the chairs?), what it means for the plot, and a lot of silly stuff.
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Episodes 5 & 6
AC and Jake are back to discuss the doubleheader of Daredevil episodes released this week! They break down the standalone nature of episode five and the parallel arcs shown in episode 6!
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Episode 4 (with Hunter Radesi)
What an episode! For the fourth installment of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN, AC and Jake are joined by friend Hunter Radesi to break down Matt and Wilson’s parallel arcs, the themes of justice, and, of course, the return of Frank Castle.
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Episode 3 (with Rod Morrow)
The third episode of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN is here, and we're taking it to court! Friend of the show Rod pops by to break down everything!
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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN - Episodes 1 & 2 (with Kevin Chuculate)
The Devil of Hell's Kitchen is back! AC and Jake are joined by friend of the show Kevin Chuculate to react to the two-episode premiere of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN! They discuss the shocking events to kick things off, how Matt has grown, and what to expect from Fisk.
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Episodes 8 & 9 (with MOZIAH)
Jake is joined by his old friend, musician and actor MOZIAH to discuss the final two episodes of YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN!
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Stream his music anywhere... it's actually good. Not "My friend from college makes music" good.
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD (with Howard Bryant & Rod Morrow)
A new MCU movie has been released! With AC away, Jake brings on friends of the show Rod Morrow and Howard Bryant to break down what works and what doesn't about CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. And most importantly: does Sam lose his Checkers Wilson moniker? Tune in to find out.
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Eps 6-8 (with Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes)
We're talking the next three episodes of YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, so Jake brought back friend of the show Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes to discuss the major plot developments and interesting character arcs on this week's episodes!
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Eps 3-5 (with Hunter Radesi)
A new batch of episodes of YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN dropped this week, so AC and Jake brought back friend Hunter Radesi to discuss them!
Follow Hunter and look out for KCBC's Daredevil-themed beer! - @hradesi14
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps - First Teaser Reaction
AC & Jake convened to give their thoughts on the first teaser released for the upcoming FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS!
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man - Eps 1+2 (feat. Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes & Hunter Radesi)
We've got a new MCU animated show, and it's good this time! AC and Jake are joined by friends Cecelia and Hunter to break down the first two episodes of YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, specifically how it balances nostalgia, references, and the heart of Peter Parker!
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The Future of Black Panther - Road to Doomsday Part III (feat Bethany Anderson & Rod Morrow)
In the third installment of our ROAD TO DOOMSDAY series, AC and Jake are joined by Bethany Anderson and Rod Morrow to discuss what the future of the Black Panther character holds. They discuss whether they should and how they can bring back T'Challa and how that affects things moving forward. They also pitch their ideas for BLACK PANTHER 3, and describe what they'd look for in a new T'Challa.
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