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MCU Fan Show - Marvel Studios commentary

MCU Fan Show offers comprehensive coverage of the stories produced by Marvel Studios. From feature films to Disney+ series, we explore every corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in great detail. This podcast is built for all MCU fans. Whether you started with Iron Man or are just beginning with Daredevil: Born Again, it doesn’t really matter when you arrived at this party. We’re just glad you’re here now!
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#109 Iron Man is in the Endgame now

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, 20191 hr 1 min

#108 Black Panther makes history with Best Picture Oscar nomination

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, 201958 min

#107 Spider-Man: Far From Home teaser trailer breakdown

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, 20191 hr 9 min

#106 Captain Marvel special look and set visit breakdown

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, 20191 hr 2 min

#105 The Biggest and Best Marvel Studios Stories of 2018

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, 201948 min

#104 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse spoiler review

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, 20181 hr 8 min

#102 ’s Kitchen Closed: Daredevil Canceled by Netflix

'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, 201849 min

#101 Celebrating the life and legacy of Stan Lee

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, 20181 hr 38 min

#100 When Marvel Fans Meet

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, 20181 hr 8 min

#99 New Spider-Man suit, Netflix canceling Marvel, and that Avengers 4 spoiler

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, 20185 min

#98 Venom spoiler review

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, 20181 hr 12 min

#97 Dark Phoenix trailer proves the X-Men franchise needs Marvel Studios

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, 20181 hr 2 min

#96 Captain Marvel trailer reaction

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, 20181 hr 2 min

#95 Top 10 moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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, 20181 hr 24 min

#94 First look at Captain Marvel

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, 20181 hr 8 min

#92 The cinematic evolution of Spider-Man

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, 20181 hr 17 min

#91 What’s the best Marvel Cinematic Universe viewing order?

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, 201848 min

#90 Marvel Studios: The Next Ten Years

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, 20181 hr 12 min

#89 James Gunn fired from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

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, 20181 hr 22 min

#88 Black Widow director hired and Disney-Fox updates

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, 20184 min

#87 Ant-Man and the Wasp spoiler review

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, 20181 hr 9 min

#86 Spider-Man: Far From Home and Morbius

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, 201859 min

#83 Who are the Eternals and how will they fit in the MCU?

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, 20181 hr 10 min

#82 Marvel fandom united amidst DC and Star Wars division

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, 20181 hr

#81 Deadpool 2 spoiler review

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, 20181 hr 6 min
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