James Gunn stirred the pot by saying everything prior to Disney Plus is not MCU canon. This week we're joined by Al and Tony from MCU Rewind to discuss why those stories are still important! In this episode we get a chance to spotlight the podcasting duo, Al and Tony and all their work over on MCU Rewind. They were the perfect fit for this episode given their extensive coverage of the Marvel Television and Netflix shows! If you're not subscribed to their socials and podcast you should do so here...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 67
We're three series into the Disney Plus era of Marvel Studios, and we've teamed up with Friend Daniel to discuss what's working the best! 5.4: Work Your Loki (Loki S1E04) There Was An Idea... A Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast Kermode on Film We're also looking for people to chime in with their best impression of the spoiler zone sound! If we get enough, we'd like to use listener submitted impressions throughout the duration of What If...? for our reviews! Even if it's recorded with your cellph...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 66
Now that all of Loki is out, we can step back and take a look at the series as a whole. Join us as we welcome Leech back to the podcast to discuss the highs and lows of Loki season one! If you want more of Leech you should follow them here: Twitter: @Leecho Spoiler Free Until 7 minutes and 4 seconds! We're also looking for people to chime in with their best impression of the spoiler zone sound! If we get enough, we'd like to use listener submitted impressions throughout the duration of What If.....
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 65
Loki's season finale was somehow bigger than we anticipated, and that's saying a lot. We have a lot to discuss with this finale and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with this one! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Loki! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: He Who Remains Finding Free Will The Choice Where We Go From Here Stray Thoughts Spoiler Free Until 7 minutes and 43 seconds! We're al...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 64
We're finally done running from our past. After many delays, we finally get to join up with Tara to discuss our quick thoughts on Black Widow! This was the first episode collab we ever pitched and it was great that the three of us finally got to make it happen! If you've seen Black Widow, this is the episode for you! Tara's podcast is a wonderful exploration of the MCU through concepts in the humanities. If you're a fan of the MCU you owe it to yourself to subscribe to her show and follow her on...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
It's a clash of universes where The Simpsons meet the MCU. Luckily Rob and Jameson McGhee are the Simpsons experts we need to dive into this all-new special! The depth of Simpsons knowledge Rob and Jameson bring is so incredibly entertaining and we're excited to share this bonus episode with you! If you enjoyed hearing Rob and Jameson, you should totally check out their work over at Tuba Stephen Records! @TubaStephenReecords - Instagram Olio by Various Artists/Tuba Stephen Records -BandCamp Don'...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 17 min
When going into The Void, it's best to bring back up. Join us as we discuss the penultimate episode of Loki with return guest THE Rob Logan! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Loki! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Behind the Curtain The Void and Beyond A Cast of Lokis Never Too Late to Change Enchanting Power Stray Thoughts In this episode we referenced: Games That Shaped Rob Logan - The Deep Di...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 63
There's only two episodes left of Loki to go but we've got a lot to unpack here in episode 4 before we move on! Join us as we parse through all the biggest spoilers! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Loki! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Apprehended Case Closed, Mobius The Nexus Connection The Time Keepers Stray Thoughts Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter: @MCUNeedt...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 62
With a new trailer, comes new reactions! Join us as we share our quick thoughts on the new Shang-Chi trailer! Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter: @MCUNeedtoKnow Instagram: @MCUNeedtoknow If you'd like to join our discord you can find that here: https://discord.gg/7EEFXSk If you want to follow Jude you can find them here! Twitter: @Jhubbit Instagram: @Jhubbit If you want to follow Trey you can find them here! Twitter: @TheTapStream Instagram: @TheTapStream www.thetaps...
Jun 28, 2021•12 min
What is love? Who is Sylvie? Can Loki sing? All this and more in our latest episode where we review the third episode of Loki, Lamentis! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Loki! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Sylvie Loki vs Loki Same Difference Stranded Stray Thoughts In this episode we reference the following: Billy Collins - Litany What Writers Should Learn From Batman Begins - Just Write (Fo...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 61
Episode two of Loki has dramatically altered the show, so we brought in some help to discuss all the spoilers! Join us and TJ Builds Stuff as we dive into all the new revelations of Loki! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Loki! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: CSI: Loki Mobius's Gambit A Simple Conversation About Existence The Better Variant Stray Thoughts If you haven't checked out @TJ_BuildsSt...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 60
Glorious Purpose has finally arrived and we're ready to dive into! Come listen as we discuss the major themes Loki is laying out in episode one! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Loki! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: God of Mischief The TVA Agent Mobius Glorious Purpose Stray Thoughts Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter: @MCUNeedtoKnow Instagram: @MCUNeedtoknow If yo...
Jun 12, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 59
We're only a few days away from the Loki series premiering on Disney Plus! Today we're gonna go through what we're expecting and excited about! Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter: @MCUNeedtoKnow Instagram: @MCUNeedtoknow If you'd like to join our discord you can find that here: https://discord.gg/7EEFXSk If you want to follow Jude you can find them here! Twitter: @Jhubbit Instagram: @Jhubbit If you want to follow Trey you can find them here! Twitter: @TheTapStream In...
Jun 07, 2021•40 min•Ep. 58
Now that we've got some time on our hands, we're stepping back to revisit trailers we missed during our Falcon review run! In this episode we referenced: Why I DISAGREE With New Rockstars about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! /Filmcast Ep. 617 – The Mitchells vs. the Machines (GUEST: Dan Gvozden from The Amazing Spider-Talk) Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter: @MCUNeedtoKnow Instagram: @MCUNeedtoknow If you'd like to join our discord you can find that here: https://d...
May 31, 2021•43 min•Ep. 57
We're back! Now that we've seen what the future of the Captain America Mantel has in store, we're diving back into the first Captain America movie to see where it all started! We referenced this video a lot and it helped inform our thoughts on Captain America: The First Avenger! One Marvelous Scene - Military Ads in Marvel Movies We also referenced MCU and Me! Podcasts, specifically their Captain America: The First Avenger review! You should listen to them here: MCU and Me! Podcast Don't forget ...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 56
It's been a rip and tear work schedule since January. It's only fitting that we dive back into a bit of podcasting self care with The Meta Episode while we wait for Loki! Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter: @MCUNeedtoKnow Instagram: @MCUNeedtoknow If you'd like to join our discord you can find that here: https://discord.gg/7EEFXSk If you want to follow Jude you can find them here! Twitter: @Jhubbit Instagram: @Jhubbit If you want to follow Trey you can find them here...
May 10, 2021•46 min•Ep. 55
After last week's heated episode, Trey and Jude need a mediator to help settle their differences and discuss Falcon and the Winter Soldier overall. Who better than THE Nick Sandy himself? Nick Sandy is an incredibly skilled photographer, and musician and you should totally check out his work on these various places below! Twitter: @Nick_Sandy Insta: @Nick_SandyPhotography SoundCloud: Music Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter: @MCUNeedtoKnow Instagram: @MCUNeedtoknow I...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 54
A year ago today we launched MCU Need to Know with our episode review of Daredevil on Netflix. A whole year later we're paying tribute to our roots by revisiting *that* Daredevil. We both wanted to express our deepest thanks for sticking with us throughout this first year of podcasting. Whether you're just joining, or have been there from the start, you're making this endeavour possible! Thank you so much! Here's to another good year! We'd also like to thank Nick Sandy for editing this episode! ...
May 01, 2021•45 min
A year ago today we launched our pilot episode, so as a bonus we're dropping a compilation of every episodes endtag! Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter or Instagram! Twitter: @MCUNeedtoKnow Instagram: @MCUNeedtoknow If you'd like to join our discord you can find that here: https://discord.gg/7EEFXSk If you want to follow Jude you can find them here! Twitter: @Jhubbit Instagram: @Jhubbit If you want to follow Trey you can find them here! Twitter: @TheTapStream Instagram: @TheTapStream www....
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min
We're here at the finale of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and this may be our most heated episode yet! We've got a lot to say about the successes and misses of the season and we're more than ready to dive in! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: The Vote Captain America Amends Immortalized Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter or I...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 53
We're in the penultimate episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier and it delivered! We're joined by special guest Daniel to help parse through everything it has to offer! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Other Than Honorable John Closure Isaiah's Story Therapeutic Boating Sam's Training Karli's Next Move Predictions for Episode 6 D...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 52
The season is getting closer and closer to the end and as much as we're enjoying it, we've still got a lot of questions for the season ahead! Join us as we tackle the most emotionally impactful episode of the season yet! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Wakandan Jurisdiction Zemo and Supremacy Sam's Diplomacy & Karli's Struggle...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 51
The gang in Falcon and the Winter Soldier continue their serum hunt and run into new alliances along the way. We're back with another episode to discuss the effectiveness of these pairings! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Breakout Justified Means Madripoor Guardian Angel Serum Hunt Stray Thoughts Predictions for Episode 4 Don't fo...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 50
This week Tara from There Was an Idea joins us to discuss the second episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier! Unfortunately we had a lot of technical difficulties with this episode and lost Jude halfway through, but we still managed to get a really good episode out in time for this Monday! Apologies for the hiccups! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics ...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 49
It's the season premiere of Falcon and the Winter Soldier! Trey gushes over Captain America, Jude wonders if flowers are old fashion. This one's a doozy. Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Sam's Flight Torres and the Flag Smashers Bucky's Amendments Sam's Legacy Stray Thoughts Predictions for Episode 2 In this episode we mentioned th...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 48
Now that all of the episodes are out we brought on special return guest Leecho to discuss WandaVision overall! Join us as we talk about the positives, the lingering threads, and whether or not the series as a whole worked! Topics Discussed Include: What We Liked Most About WandaVision Lingering Threads We Hope to See Carried On Biggest Disappointments The Effectiveness of the Show Does MCU News/Rumors Influence the Enjoyment You should follow Leecho here: Twitter: @Leecho If you want to hear our...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 47
We've reached the finale and there's a lot to discuss. Excited? Disappointed? Ready for more? We're here to cover it all! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of WandaVision! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Spoiler Free Thoughts of Episode Nine Vision vs The Vision Rogue Trio's Shenanigans Wanda vs Agatha Wanda's Reconciliation We've also got an upcoming guest spot on MCU Rewind ! You should check ou...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 46
It's the penultimate episode of WandaVision and we're gonna need help diving into this one! Rob Logan from The Geek Generation joins us to break down all the biggest reveals in episode 8 of WandaVision! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of WandaVision! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Spoiler Free Thoughts of Episode Eight Agatha's Origin The Bomb The Test The Grief The Explanation Predictions for ...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 45
WandaVision dropped its biggest revelation yet in episode seven and we're ready to dive in. Buckle up because this our longest episode ever! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of WandaVision! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Spoiler Free Thoughts of Episode Seven Wanda's Stay-cation Monica's Delivery The Clown and the Escape Artist Agnes' Hospitality Predictions for Episode Eight Don't forget you ca...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 44
We're ever closer to the WandaVision season finale. Theories are changing and we're ready to break down everything that happened in episode 6! Let's talk about what happened in the latest episode of WandaVision! If you're looking to have what we've seen explained so far, you're in the right place. Topics Discussed Include: Spoiler Free Thoughts of Episode Six Vision's Mission Sibling Time Rogue Trio vs. Sword Testing the Boundaries Predictions for Episode Seven Don't forget you can follow us on ...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 43
