An MCU hiatus means we can go back and review some non-MCU stuff, like 2018's VENOM. AC, Jake, and Jerome are joined by Stephanie Williams and Michael Springthorpe to break down the Tom Hardy film for all the good and bad it has, and also talk about an incredibly wide range of other topics. Seriously. You're gonna wanna listen to where this one goes. Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow Michael: @springthorpeman JOIN OUR PATREON FOR MORE PODS LIKE THIS ONE: https://www.patreon.com/mcuniversitypod ...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 10 min
WE MADE A PATREON! Go to https://www.patreon.com/mcuniversitypod to sign up to be a Patron to gain access to exclusive benefits like our new Discord, bonus episodes, and more! We go into specifics on the episode, and check out our Twitter if you have any more questions! Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3
May 18, 2021•15 min
The MCUniversity Pod tackles Amazon Prime’s Invincible, as Jerome, Steph, and AC welcome friends Shivani and Leslie to talk about the show that captured the imagination of many. The crew discusses the gripping finale, and season 1 as a whole as we reminisce how and why the show is so good. Follow Shivani: @shivanibanfal Follow Leslie: @LessyEmma Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Anthony: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
May 07, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Now that that winged guy and metal-armed dude show is over, AC, Jerome, and Jake are back to first react to Marvel's big teaser for Phase 4, then answer your questions about TFATWS, Loki, and everything else coming up in the MCU. Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie
May 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min
One world, five people (talking about the finale). ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant re-joins the show to talk with AC, Jerome, Jake, and Steph about the finale of THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. They discuss whether the final installment succeeded or failed at completing the show's arcs and themes. Follow Howard: @hbryant42 Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Steph: @steph_i_will Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 41 min
For the penultimate episode, you know we had to bring in the heavy hitters. Jake, Jerome, and Anthony are joined by author and ESPN Senior Writer Howard Bryant as well as tweeter extraordinaire Sophia (@Sophia_Loren89) for a wide-ranging discussion on the scenes and themes of Episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Follow Howard: @hbryant42 Follow Sophia: @sophia_loren89 Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3 Follow Jerome: @black...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 40 min
The crew - AC, Jake, Jerome, and Steph - are back in Latvia and joined by Leslie Emma to break down episode 4 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in the only way they know how (sporadically super in-depth and then sidetracked by jokes and then in-depth again). Follow Leslie: @LessyEmma Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Steph: @steph_I_will Follow Anthony: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 34 min
We're out of line, but we're right! The crew of Anthony, Steph, Jake, and Jerome are back with Murphy's Multiverse writer Dalbin Osorio to break down all of episode 3 of The Falcon and the Winter Solder, especially Zemo's dance moves. Follow Dalbin: @DA_Osorio Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Stephanie: @steph_I_will Follow Anthony: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 35 min
AC and Stephanie Williams return to get Steph's take on Episode 2 of The Falcon & the Winter Soldier. Then, the two dive deep into the Isaiah Bradley story and discuss the implications of racial trauma in comic books, TV, and film. Follow the show: @mcuniversity Follow Steph: @steph_I_will Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Our titular heroes meet again and team up, so it's only natural Jake, AC, and Jerome welcome back Shivani Banfal to break down the action. We talk what works about the series, how the racial commentary lands, and yes, we get around to talking the Snyder Cut. Follow Shivani: @shivanibanfal Support @wantnotneedfund Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Anthony: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 53 min
A new Marvel series can only mean one thing: Marvel Cinematic University is here to break it down. Join Jake, Steph, and AC as they recap and review the series premiere of THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3 Follow Stephanie: @Steph_I_Will Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min
You asked the questions, we answered them. AC, Jake, Jerome, and Steph tackle the questions you guys asked about WandaVision and the MCU going forward! Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Stephanie: @Steph_I_Will Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Now that Westview is back to normal, and there will be plenty of time to look ahead, AC. Jake, and Jerome are joined by their good friend Stephanie Williams to look back on WandaVision as a whole. What worked, what didn't, how the finale affected its memory. Follow Steph: @steph_I_will Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Good grief! The guys (AC, Jake, and Jerome) welcome back Tyler (Dragonfly Jonez, not Tyler Hayward) to recap and discuss every in and out of the finale of WandaVision! Check out a full series recap later this week! Follow Tyler: @dragonflyjonez Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 40 min
In order to move on, we must go back, which is why AC, Jake, and Jerome are joined by co-host of Peacock's Brother from Another, Michael Smith, to talk everything about episode 8 of WandaVision. (Yes, AC gloats about his previous predictions being correct.) Follow Michael: @michaelsmith Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 42 min
We know the title of the new Spider-Man movie. We podded about it. Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @anthonycanton_3
Feb 25, 2021•16 min
It was MCUniversity all along! Jake, Jerome, and AC are joined by friends Stephanie Williams, Mariano Bivins, and Nitz Bluvstein to discuss this pivotal episode of WandaVision (well... what episode is NOT pivotal?)! Thanks to @lelandphilpot for letting us use his Agatha All Along trap remix for the show! Follow Steph: @steph_I_will Follow Mariano: @mariannoo Follow Nitz: @nitzbluv Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Anthony: @anthonycanton_3 RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRI...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 19 min
The original Warriors Three (okay, not those lame-os who got washed by Hela in two seconds) AC, Jake, and Jerome assemble to talk the sixth episode of WANDAVISION! Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Anthony: @Anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min
We're past the halfway point of WandaVision, and we still have as many questions as answers. Join Jake, Jerome, Anthony, and guests Stephanie Williams and Tyler Jones (AKA Dragonfly Jonez) as they break down everything about the fifth installment of the show, from easter eggs, sitcom motifs, and also an unrelated discussion of how The Winter Soldier pleasures himself. All in a day's pod. Follow Stephanie: @_whysteph Follow @DragonflyJonez Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Jerome: @blackdr...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 28 min
We have answers! But also more questions! Jake, AC, and Jerome are joined by Stephanie Williams and guest Anthony Mayes to talk the super consequential episode 4 of WandaVision! Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow Anthony Mayes: @CornPuzzle Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Stephanie Williams joins AC, Jerome, and Jake to talk the wonderful third installment of WANDAVISION, where we are met with color and two baby boys. Come for the seriously good insight and stay for Jerome's impression of Ashton Kutcher. Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @AnthonyCanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 34 min
THE MCU IS BACK! Join AC, Jake, and Jerome as they dive into the first new MCU content in a year-and-a-half: WANDAVISION! They discuss everything from the style to the easter eggs to who is in the beekeeper outfit. And more, obviously. Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3 RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 23 min
We ended our Wonder Woman 1984 conversation stuck, trying to figure out just how the DCEU has missed the mark so spectacularly, particularly when DC's television and animated properties are so great. So, Anthony and Jake brought back DC fan and all-around great person Shivani Banfal to break down what the DCEU can build on, what they need to throw away, and what we want to see them do next. Yes, we talk about the Snyder cut. Follow Shivani: @shivanibanfal (and donate to @WANTNOTNEEDFUND!) Follow...
Jan 13, 2021•49 min
DC on a Marvel podcast? Well, 2020 has been crazy, so there is no better way to close it out. Listen to the normal crew of Jake, AC, and Jerome plus guests Stephanie Williams and Shivani Banfal discuss the flawed but-not-complete-garbage Wonder Woman 1984. FOLLOW @WANTNOTNEEDFUND AND DONATE IF YOU CAN. Follow Shivani: @ShivaniBanfal Follow Stephanie: @Steph_I_Will Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3 RATE...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The crew takes their final foray for now into the Star Wars universe to talk the incredible season 2 finale of The Mandalorian. They discuss the surprise appearance of that Jedi (for a while, obviously), as well as what made this season of television so special to begin with. And, of course, there are some predictions as to what season 3 will bring. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow AC: @AnthonyCanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Dec 23, 2020•55 min
First, AC and Jake do a quick review of the latest episode of The Mandalorian, "The Believer," then they welcome Jerome and special guest and lifelong friend-of-the-show Nitz to break down and react to every news item announced at the recent Disney call to investors. There is a lot to get to, so it took a lot of time! Follow Nitz: @nitzbluv Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3
Dec 16, 2020•2 hr 1 min
Jerome, Jake, and AC are back together to talk the most recent episode of THE MANDALORIAN. They've got thoughts on Boba Fett, the fast-paced action, and what they want from the final two episodes of the season. Then, they cover two recent news items relevant to Marvel fans. First, Warner Brothers's decision to release their 2021 slate of movies on HBO MAX, and second, the slew of casting announcements for the upcoming third Spider-Man film.
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min
The great Amin Elhassan of ESPN, Cinephobe, BOMM, and the Rule of Two joins the show to break down the fifth episode of season two of The Mandalorian, The Jedi. Amin explains the backstory of Ahsoka Tano and makes predictions as to where the series is headed. We also discuss the Star Wars saga at large, and where the newest trilogy erred. A really great conversation. Follow Amin: @DarthAmin Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min
The MCU crew is back to talk more Mandalorian, and this time we're back on Nevarro! Join us as we talk the fourth episode of season two, The Siege. Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow Anthony: @AnthonyCanton_3 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE. This is the way.
Nov 26, 2020•48 min
Anthony and Jake descend onto the planet Trask to break down the third installment of Season 2 of the Mandalorian. They discuss the new Mandalorians introduced as well as where they think the show is headed. They discuss the Wonder Woman 1984 news, and Jake reads a brief essay in reaction to the recent revelations about Vision's genitals. Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @ACSSpotligh95 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll
Nov 20, 2020•39 min
