We're kicking off our sequel to last year's Road to Infinity War series by placing Iron Man in the Endgame! We track Tony Stark's (Robert Downey Jr.) journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe, highlighting the developments that have made his character arc so compelling for the past decade. Finally, we make our predictions for how Tony's story will come to a close in Avengers: Endgame. After all, part of the journey is the end.
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This week, we react to Black Panther's history-making Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, to go with six other Oscar nominations. We reflect on how the film earned this recognition and examine what it means for superhero-based movies in the future.
Jan 26, 2019•58 min
We finally have our first look at the first Marvel Studios film to hit theaters after Avengers: Endgame ends an era! We break down the Spider-Man: Far From Home teaser trailer to share our thoughts on Spidey's new suits, Mysterio, where this fits in the MCU timeline, and who bought Avengers Tower!
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr 9 min
It's been a big week for Captain Marvel with a special look, set reports, and tickets going on sale. We break it all down before previewing some of the other Marvel Studios stories we're looking forward to in 2019. Also, we announce how we plan to follow up on last year's Road to Infinity War series!
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In the final hours of 2018, let's look back on the best year ever for Marvel Studios. Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War dominated the box office and the pop culture landscape. The Disney-Fox deal was threatened but prevailed and the Marvel/Netflix partnership deteriorated, all while Marvel Studios released its 20th movie (Ant-Man and the Wasp), celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and earned $4B at the global box office. Sadly, 2018 was also the year we said "So long and Excelsior" to the ...
Jan 01, 2019•48 min
It's our spoiler review for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! Just about everyone loves this movie we feel the same way. We break down all the ways this film perfectly captures who Spider-Man is and why the world loves this mythology so much.
Dec 22, 2018•1 hr 8 min
We've got two Marvel Studios trailers to discuss! We start with our analysis of the new Captain Marvel trailer before breaking down the first trailer and title of Avengers: Endgame. You know, slow news week.
Dec 09, 2018•6 min
's Kitchen is closed. Netflix has canceled Daredevil after three seasons. Netflix has now shut down three Marvel series over the past two months, signaling that the end of an era is near. We discuss why all of this is happening and what's next. In better news, we could see a Scarlet Witch and Vision series on Disney+ in 2019!
Dec 04, 2018•49 min
Stan Lee was an immeasurable source of joy and inspiration to so many all around the world. As we mourn his passing, we celebrate the legacy of "The Man" who played such a pivotal role in shaping the True Believers we are today. He was a prolific creator who gave us the Marvel Age of Comics without which there would be no Marvel Cinematic Universe. He may be gone from this Earth, but the legend of Stan Lee will live on, reminding generations to come that with great power there must also come gre...
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr 38 min
We celebrate 100 episodes by looking back on our history as Marvel fans and podcasters! Journey back to the days when it was a lot harder to find a friend with whom you could talk (endlessly) about Marvel characters and stories. Then see how the internet and the wonderful world of podcasting brought us all together!
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Plenty to talk about on this week's show, starting with a new costume for Spider-Man in Far From Home! Then we discuss the cancellations of Luke Cage and Iron Fist signaling the end of Marvel on Netflix. Finally, we address that inescapable Avengers 4 spoiler. If you enjoy the Marvel Studios News podcast, please consider contributing to our Patreon for exclusive content, including extra material from this episode. This week, we share our first spoiler thoughts on Daredevil season three!
Oct 24, 2018•5 min
We watched Venom. One of us even liked it, sort of. Hear all of our spoiler thoughts and analysis on the beginning of Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters on this week's podcast! We also discuss where Sony will go from here.
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Fox released a new trailer X-Men: The Last Stand, no sorry, Dark Phoenix last week and then delayed the film again. Magneto isn't the only one feeling like we've seen all this before and that "nobody cares." The X-Men franchise can't come home to Marvel Studios soon enough.
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 2 min
The first trailer for Captain Marvel is here! We break down every detail as we share our opinions on our initial look at Brie Larson in costume and in motion as Carol Danvers. Higher, further, faster indeed.
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 2 min
We continue celebrating Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years by listing our top 10 moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How do you boil 20 movies down to 10 moments? We don't know, which is why we actually have a different list for each of our three panelists on this episode!
Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Marvel Studios has released the first official images and details from Captain Marvel. From Brie Larson in costume to the Skrulls and everything in between, we break it down and share our thoughts in this episode!
Sep 07, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Marvel Studios has dismissed a small pre-production crew and placed Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 on an indefinite hold. We discuss what's next for the film as well as Taika Waititi, who recently met with Marvel about an unknown project.
Aug 30, 2018•49 min
It's been 16 years since Spider-Man made his (legitimate) cinematic debut in 2002. In total, Spidey has now appeared in eight films across three separate continuities. We track Spider-Man's evolution and how each iteration–Maguire, Garfield, and Holland–has honored the legendary creation of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 17 min
What's the best way to watch the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? There's no wrong answer, but this week we examine a new approach to the viewing order for the films. You can stick with watching them by release date or starting with Captain America: The First Avenger and moving in chronological, but there is another way. This might even be the ideal way to introduce a new fan to this universe we love so much.
Aug 13, 2018•48 min
This year has been all about Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years. On this episode, however, we look ahead to Marvel Studios: The Next Ten Years. How will the Marvel Cinematic Universe take shape after Avengers 4 ends an era? How will the X-Men and Fantastic Four jump into this universe? Could the MCU become too big for its own good? We examine these questions and more!
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 12 min
This week we address Disney's decision to fire James Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. This is a very complex topic and there is a lot to unpack as we examine how and why this happened, how the GotG cast has responded, and if Disney made the right call.
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 22 min
This week, we discuss Marvel Studios hiring Cate Shortland to direct Black Widow, Chameleon potentially appearing in Spider-Man: Far From Home to build the Sinister Six, and the latest on the Disney-Fox deal!
Jul 19, 2018•4 min
This week, we open up our Patreon Credits Scene to all listeners, as we remember Spider-Man and Doctor Strange co-creator, Steve Ditko.
Jul 11, 2018•23 min
On the latest Marvel Studios News podcast, we offer our spoiler review of Ant-Man and the Wasp. We break down every little detail of Marvel Studios' 20th feature film and share our assessments!
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 9 min
On the latest Marvel Studios News podcast, we share our thoughts on Spider-Man: Far From Home as the title of the next Spidey film and the different ways it can fit in the MCU timeline. We also discuss Sony's plans for Morbius with Jared Leto and what the success/failure of Sony's Spider-Adjacent universe could mean for Spider-Man's future in the MCU.
Jul 03, 2018•59 min
Sean Gerber reviews Ant-Man and the Wasp, the 20th feature film from Marvel Studios! This review is spoiler-free.
Jun 29, 2018•3 min
Marvel Studios is moving forward with a film based on the Eternals. We examine the comic book history of these characters to shed some light on who they are and how they may fit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after (or perhaps during) Avengers 4!
Jun 15, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Over the past few years, we have seen harmful division within DC and Star Wars fandom. While no group is completely immune to bad behavior, Marvel fandom has largely remained united during this period. Are MCU fans just a happier group, or are they just as likely to see "fandom" become a bad word in the foreseeable future? We explore these questions in our hopes of keeping the Marvel fan experience a welcoming place for all.
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr
It's time to talk about Deadpool 2 in complete, spoilery detail! Fans seemed to be a bit mixed regarding how this film compares to the original, but what do we think? We answer that question and discuss much, much more in this episode!
May 25, 2018•1 hr 6 min
The post-Avengers 4 Marvel Cinematic Universe is beginning to come into focus. The Spider-Man: Homecoming sequel will start a new era for the MCU and it looks like Jake Gyllenhaal will serve as its villain, Mysterio! Michael Keaton will also be back as Vulture, so we had to get together and discuss all of this exciting news!
May 22, 2018•1 hr 15 min