Steph and AC return from hiatus to discuss House Of M, the 8 issue series in which Wanda Maximoff rewrites the Marvel Universe. The two discuss whether a woman's perspective would've worked better, and what would a life be like in which you got everything you wanted except it wasn't your life? Later Jake Christie and Jerome Cheng join the show to preview WandaVision and it's potential effects on the MCU going forward. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow Anthony: ...
Nov 13, 2020•54 min
Anthony, Jerome, and Jake are back in the Star Wars universe to talk the second episode of season 2 of The Mandalorian! Grab yourself a snack (preferably not an egg) and listen! Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Rate, review, subscribe, say nice things to us on Twitter, etc.
Nov 11, 2020•53 min
AC, Jerome, and Jake have no Marvel movies or shows to discuss, so they find themselves turning to Disney's other massive franchise: Star Wars. Listen as they look back at season one of The Mandalorian and review the season 2 premiere. MANDO! Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @Blackdragonroll
Nov 06, 2020•48 min
Steph and AC find feminist themes and extremes in The Superia Stratagem. Are men and women relations that bad? Who’s Superia and what’s her motivation? They also put Captain America on the couch and much more. Later in the show Steph and AC update what’s happening in Marvel Studios with all films being delayed till 2021, talk about the WandaVision trailer and what to expect, and finally AC makes his pick for next time. Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow AC: @ACS...
Sep 24, 2020•41 min
No movies have come out, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been news! Nitz joins us to discuss: -WandaVision's release date -Black Widow possibly being released on D+ -Kang casting -She-Hulk casting -more Follow Nitz: @nitzbluv Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow AC: @ACSSpotlight95
Sep 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Steph and AC begin the show on a somber note talking about the death of Chadwick Boseman and his impact felt across the world. After that they go down the road of one of the most problematic comic book arcs in marvel history. Why is the Punisher a rough character to digest? How the hell did this get made? Also they wonder how this white man who became a black man could tell another black man about racism. Yeah, it’s that kind of episode. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Steph: @Steph_I_W...
Sep 01, 2020•46 min
Steph and AC try to figure out immigration and what the flag means in Spectacular Spiderman #138. How woke is Peter Parker? John Walker plays deaf dumb and blind for too long, What kinds of stories can the MCU tell with Spiderman and a story like this one? How do the X-Men fit in? Before they get into that Steph and AC talk about the Lovecraft Country Pilot and strong it was. At the end of the episode AC makes the pick they've been waiting for and Steph talks about a new Job opportunity. Follow ...
Aug 20, 2020•44 min
Jerome & Jake (AC is on dad duty) by writer/podcaster JASON KIRK of The Shutdown Fullcast, Moon Crew, and the Vacation Bible School Podcast to revisit the oft-maligned THOR: THE DARK WORLD. Jason lays out his case for how the film does not belong on the low-tier of MCU movies it normally is placed in. He recontextualizes the movie in lots of fun ways, and may change your mind! Additionally, we discuss a million other topics under the son, including what college football coaches would fit in ...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Steph and AC take a trip to jail in Luke Cage 1 where they both openly wonder how black characters are written and should be written. They discuss Luke Cage the tv series and the hits and misses with that, plus getting inside a writers mind in terms of how much trauma is too much trauma. Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95
Aug 14, 2020•47 min
Steph and AC go back to a problematic time in marvel comics as they wade through stereotypes and propaganda with Captain America and the Falcon. How racist were comics in the 70s? Propaganda, the way sam’s written, and so much more have to be heard to believed. Also, the two discuss how Falcon’s story will be told in Falcon & The Winter Soldier. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow AC: @ACSSpotlight95
Aug 06, 2020•40 min
This week Steph and AC are stalking the innuendo of Peter Parker and Mary Jane and the obsession of Eddie Brock. The two tackle the iconic story of Spider-Man’s first clash with Venom, how double entendres work, Mary Jane with the pick me up of pick me ups and much more! Before they get into that they talk about Peter Shinkoda statements about Jeph Loeb and the lack of diversity in marvel tv/film. Colorist: Bob Sharpen Inker: Todd McFarlane Letterer: Rick Parker Writer: David Michelinie
Jul 28, 2020•40 min
In Episode 3 of Marvel Did What?! Steph and AC go from Breakups to Bar fights in Uncanny X-men 183. The two discuss Colossus breaking up with Kitty Pryde so coldly and how that can’t be done in film, Wolverine’s paternal side, and much more! Colorist: Glynis Oliver Inker: Dan Green Letterer: Tom Orzechowski Penciler: John Romita Jr. Writer: Chris Claremont Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95
Jul 23, 2020•31 min
In Episode 2 of Marvel Did What?! Steph and AC revisit Storm’s trauma in X-Men Unlimited #7. The two discuss what makes this issue so good, storm’s strength, the reason why the villain Candra is so good at being bad, and why Jamil’s ending is perfect. Also, a lively discussion on the MCU and integrating it’s stronger characters and stories. Issue details: Colorist: Matt Webb Inker: Joe Rubenstein Letterer: Richard Starklings Penciler: John Romita Jr Writer: Howard Mackie Follow Steph: @Steph_I_W...
Jul 15, 2020•40 min
Senior writer for ESPN and author of 'Full Dissident' (and more) Howard Bryant joins the show for a sprawling conversation on the MCU and his life reading and collecting comics. He talks about his love for Daredevil, the arcs of Iron Man and Captain America, the legacy that Infinity War and Endgame will leave, and a lot more. Howard is one of the smartest people you'll hear on most topics, and the MCU is no exception. An awesome conversation. Follow Howard: @hbryant42 Follow the show: @MCUnivers...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Just one year before the MCU began with Iron Man, a little Marvel movie called Ghost Rider was released, and it was... something. Nicolas Cage scholar and national NBA writer for The Athletic Zach Harper joins the crew to look back on the story of Johnny Blaze. Follow Zach: @talkhoops Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Rate, review, subscribe.
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 4 min
AC, Jerome, and Jake are joined by AC's brother Raf to discuss the protests, police brutality, and where we go from here. We'll be back with the regularly scheduled programming next week.
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min
With no new content coming our way any time soon, the team took a look back at 2017's LOGAN. Joining them to breakdown this masterpiece of superhero filmmaking is Mariano Bivins (Count the Dings, DefPen). We discuss how this film benefits from its R-rating, what the X-Men should look like in the MCU, and whether Logan is as washed a dad as AC. Follow Mariano: @Mariannoo Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow AC: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie
May 17, 2020•1 hr 16 min
We're not talking about the God of Hammers! Jake, Jerome, Anthony, and guest Michael Springthorpe look back at Thor Odinson's progression through the MCU: what went right, what went wrong, etc. We recap our favorite Thor moments and lines, and discuss where the character should go moving forward. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Michael: @springthorpeman Follow AC: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Rate, review, subscribe, etc.
May 07, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Our Character Retrospective series continues as we tackle the First Avenger, Captain America. We use our favorite moments and scenes to discuss Cap's corniness, his sincerity, and what makes him a special hero. Thanks to friend of the show @springthorpeman for his voicemail breaking down the "daddyfication" of Captain America, and thanks to @muazimus & @eric_giacometti for their e-mails. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow ...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min
We begin our Character Retrospectives series with the man who started it all, Tony Stark. We trace his growth and development as a character from 2008’s Iron Man all the way to 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Some topics include: favorite scene, what’s aged the best, and what would you change about the character? Follow Nitz: @nitzbluv Follow the show; @MCUniversityPod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Rate, review, and subscribe!
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 15 min
The Marvel Cinematic University Character Bracket has concluded! AC, Jerome, & Jake recap the inevitability that is Tony Stark. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Thanks for the voicemails from: •Michael Springthorpe (@springthorpeman) + cameo •Cecilia (@ceceliamstokes1) Continue to send your voicemails in for to mcuniversitypodcast@gmail.com! Rate, review, subscribe, and share with your cousin!...
Apr 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The Marvel Cinematic University Character Bracket is almost over! AC, Jerome, & Jake convene to recap the Elite Eight, preview the Final Four, and listen to some truly contentious voicemails. And yes, we do inevitably talk about Iron Man 3 at one point. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Thanks for the voicemails from… •Storm Bennett (@st0rmb11) •Rico Albarracin (@alwayscriticpod) •Michael Springthor...
Apr 11, 2020•1 hr 12 min
And then there were eight! The third round of the Marvel Cinematic University Character Bracket has ended, and we must gather to discuss the results, as well as some recent news about the MCU. Subbing in for Jerome this episode is Malik Marshall, friend of the show and voicemail-leaver. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Malik: @MalikJMarshall Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Thanks to Michael Springthorpe (@springthorpeman) for ...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 8 min
The second round of Marvel Cinematic University's MCU Character Bracket came to a close, and your hosts Jake Christie and Jerome Cheng had to convene to discuss it. Unfortunately, Anthony Canton III could not make it, but he was still in our hearts. Thanks for the voicemails from... •Storm Bennett (@st0rmb11) •Cole J •Anthony Canton III (@ACSSpotlight95) •Rico Albaraccin (@alwayscriticpod) •Malik Marshall (@MalikJMarshall) •Michael Springthorpe (@springthorpeman) Follow the show: @MCUniversityPo...
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Round one of our tournament to determine the best character in the MCU has ended. Jerome, Jake, and Anthony got together to break down all 32 matches, and preview the 16 matches of round two. Follow the show: @MCUniversitypod Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Mar 22, 2020•59 min
The MCU crew is back to talk about several things, not least of which is that new trailer for BLACK WIDOW. Then, we talk recent news regarding SHE-HULK and THOR: LOVE & THUNDER. We discuss the results of our recent survey on villains in the MCU, and finish up with a special announcement*. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Rate, review, subscribe. *it's a MCU Characters bracket. it starts next week. ...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Join Anthony Canton III and Stephanie Williams for the premiere episode of Marvel Did What?! - a show where AC and Steph discuss some of most interesting comic runs Marvel has to offer. This week, they cover Venom: First Host, a comic so bizarre that I (producer Jake Christie) had to pause a few times to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating what they were talking about. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Join Steph’s Patreon: https://www.pat...
Feb 07, 2020•37 min
You might have missed it, but there were some pretty big Marvel trailers during the Big Game. Your hosts Jake, AC, and Jerome are here to give their thoughts on those trailers, other Marvel news, and popcorn chicken, for some reason. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Rate, review, subscribe.
Feb 04, 2020•43 min
As we wait for new Marvel movies and television shows, host Anthony Canton III is joined by friend of the show Stephanie Williams for a new series where they look at some of the most bizarre comics in the Marvel collection. Listen to this introduction episode where they talk a little about their histories in reading comic books, as well as what listeners can expect in future episodes. Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will
Jan 13, 2020•35 min
You know how it is: a trailer for a movie comes out, and we get together to talk about it. It says a lot about our pod that a 36 minute runtime to talk about a two minute trailer is unusually short for us. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow AC: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow the Leader was a very overrated children's game
Dec 05, 2019•35 min
