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Filup Molina and Erik Voss answer the big nerd culture questions with the New Rockstars brand of analysis and research. Come for the detailed answers and insight, stay for the fun.

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    Future Black Panthers? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 35:19


    We've seen so many Black Panthers already in the MCU, which had us thinking could we see more?! We've seen the Black Panther Bashenga in a retelling, T'Chaka in a flashback, T'Challa, Killmonger, and now Shuri! Who could be next? Who could get a prequel?! In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Tommy Bechtold list off some of marvel comics BPB aka Black Panther Baddies! From Captain America to a venom symbiote-Killmonger, who could show up next or who deserves a little movie?! Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    WAKANDA FOREVER: Did Namor Ever Battle the Eternals? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 53:35


    After learning about Namor's long life on Earth, did crochet cross paths with some other immortal beings? Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Go to http://fahertybrand.com/bigq to get 20% off on every order. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever had many revelations, one of the biggest being that Namor has been swimming around Earth for over 400 years. With the MCU also learning about the Eternals in phase 4, we can't help but wonder if the Eternals and Namor ever crossed paths. And are the Eternals responsible for Namor and the Talokanil's creation? In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon list off the evidence for a potential Namor/Eternals crossover, as well as dive into the hotly debated topic of whether or not Namor could defeat Hulk and Thor. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    House of the Dragon Season 1 RECAP: Lingering Questions and Season 2 Theories | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 47:15


    House of the Dragon Season 1 has ended, but we still have some questions and theories before we leave Westeros until season 2. Watch The Rings of Power on Prime Video and listen to all eight episodes of The Official The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Podcast for free on Amazon Music. House of the Dragon's first season was a triumphant return to time in Westeros nearly 200 years before we last saw the continent in Game of Thrones. But between all the calculated moves from Rhaenyra and Alicent as they line up their sides of the Targaryen family for the Iron Throne, we still have questions about some of the plot points from this first season. And as we wait impatiently for season 2, we theorize what could lay ahead in the story, beyond what's covered in the source material. Will Laenor ever return? Who will learn about Aegon's Dream? How do dragons procreate?! Plus, it's the return of the Talking Tolkien section! In this episode of Big Question present Talking Dragons, Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick discuss some of their favorite moments of the season and theorize on what might be next in season 2! Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    House of the Dragon Ep 10 REACTION & ENDING EXPLAINED: The Dance of the Dragons | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 64:18


    House of the Dragon Episode 10 Reaction! In this episode, we see how Rhaenyra and Daemon react to the news from King's Landing of Viserys' death. Go to http://avast.com to learn more about Avast One. Watch The Rings of Power on Prime Video and listen to all eight episodes of The Official The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Podcast for free on Amazon Music. House of the Dragon episode 10, The Black Queen, shows us how Rhaenyra and Daemon react to the news of Viserys' passing and Aegon's crowning as the new king of Westeros. Rhaenys' arrival with the news of what's going on down in King's Landing sends Rhaenyra into premature labor, and she is forced to try and keep Daemon and the rest of the realm together during all of it. Corlys and Rhaenys decide to back Rhaenyra's claim to the throne and provide sea and air support. After Rhaenyra recovers from her misscarriage, she begins to assess the situation and see which Houses will continue to stand with her. She sends her sons Jacaerys and Lucerys out on dragonback to check in with the Arryns, Starks and Baretheons, however one of the sons does not return. Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick react to this incredible season finale, and layout what's at stake for season 2! Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    House of the Dragon Ep 9 REACTION & ENDING EXPLAINED: Rhaenys' Huge Mistake | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 63:46


    House of the Dragon Episode 9 Reaction! In this episode, a new king is crowned in Westeros as plans are made to keep Rhaenyra and her family away from the throne. Go to http://fahertybrand.com/bigquestion and use code BIGQUESTION to get 20% off your order. House of the Dragon episode 9, The Green Council, finds Alicent and Otto aligning their supporters for Aegone to ascend to the throne the morning after Viserys' death. Anyone who isn't on Team Green is going to be dealt with, either with prison or death. Meanwhile, the hunt is on in Flea Bottom to find Aegon so he can be cleaned up and crowned king. Both Alicent and Otto want to be the first ones to talk to him, mainly about the fate of Rhaenyra and her family. Ser Criston Cole and Aemond find him first and bring him back to Alicent. Also in this episode, Rhaenys is asked to choose which side she supports, and while she doesn't give an answer verbally, she makes her loyalties known when she bursts through the floor of the Dragonpit during the coronation of Aegon riding her dragon Meleys. Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick react to this devastating episode for the Smallfolk, and whether or not Rhaenys made the correct decision in letting Alicent and her family live. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    House of the Dragon Ep 8 REACTION & ENDING EXPLAINED: The Curse of the Prophecy | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 58:39


    House of the Dragon Episode 8 Reaction! In this episode, a man loses his head and the two sides of Viserys' family sit down to break bread, and then try to break each other. Go to http://mintmobile.com/BIGQ to get premium wireless for $15 a month. House of the Dragon episode 8, The Lord of the Tides, the petition for the line of succession of the throne at Driftmark bleeds into a larger battle for the coming fight for the Iron Throne looming just around the corner. Rhaenyra and Daemon plead their case for why Lucerys should remain as the chosen heir to Driftmark, while Alicent and Otto would rather see Corlys' brother Vaemond take control of the Driftwood Throne, as well as the largest navy in Westeros. Through it all, an ailing Viserys just wants to see his family united before he shuffles off this mortal coil. However, an ill-timed mention of Aegon's Song of Ice and Fire puts his wife Alicent in a position to undo the succession he has set forth for his own daughter Rhaenyra. Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick react to this skull-splitting episode and break down what could be coming in the Dance of Dragons. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    House of the Dragon Ep 7 REACTION & ENDING EXPLAINED: Will He Return? | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 60:21


    House of the Dragon Episode 7 Reaction! In this episode, dragons are gained, an eye is lost, families are combined and not all fiery deaths are permanent. Go to http://avast.com to learn more about Avast One. House of the Dragon episode 7, Driftmark, finds us at the seat of House Velaryon for Lady Laena's funeral. It's a chance for former friends to stare daggers at each other as the battle lines begin to be drawn. Aegon keeps drinking and chasing tail, while his brother Aemond is chasing the biggest, riderless dragon in Westeros, Vhagar. Rhaenyra and Alicent come to blows after their kids get into a tussle, while Viserys just tries to keep the peace and stay alive. Corlys and Rhaenys argue about what's best for their remaining family. And Rhaenyra and Daemon decide to join forces and combine their families into a Targaryen version of the Brady Bunch. But before they do, they find a way to get Laenor out of the picture. Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick react to this episode and break down what's possible for Laenor now that he is presumed dead by the world. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    House of the Dragon Ep 6 REACTION & ENDING EXPLAINED: What is Larys' Plan? | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 59:59


    House of the Dragon Episode 6 Reaction! Larys didn't start the fire, it was always burning since the world's been turning. Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One. House of the Dragon chairs at http://secretlab.co/gameofthrones House of the Dragon episode 6, The Princess and the Queen, gives us the biggest time jump of the series yet by propelling us forward 10 years in Westeros. Rhaenyra and her three sons are trying to maintain their status in Kings Landing against an Alicent who is hellbent on seeing her own son Aegon ascend to the Iron Throne. Ser Criston Cole is totally team Alicent now, and does his best to out Ser Harwin Strong as the true father of Rhaenyra's children. Meanwhile, Daemon and his wife Laena Velaryon are visiting Pentos with their two daughters and a third child on the way. They have a few dragons in their arsenal, including the mighty Vhagar, but will they find a way back to Westeros any time soon? Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick react to this episode and break down the shocking conclusion set in motion by a very devious Larys Strong. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    House of the Dragon Episode 5 Reaction & Ending Explained! | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 58:56


    House of the Dragon Episode 5 Reaction! What really set off Ser Criston Cole against Joffrey? Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com House of the Dragon episode 5, We Light the Way, finds us celebrating the coming marriage of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Laenor Velaryon. But before the opening banquet can even come to a close, there is bloodshed on the dancefloor. Ser Criston Cole is finding it hard to live with the secret of his night of passion with the Princess, and Alicent Hightower is finding new ways to navigate the politics of the royal court without her father around to help. And through it all, King Viserys is just trying to live long enough to have a decent legacy. Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick react to this episode and breakdown the series of events that led to Ser Criston Cole finally snapping.

    House of the Dragon Ep 4 REACTION: Did Otto Kill Viserys Father? | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 56:42


    House of the Dragon Episode 4 Reaction! Between Daemon Targaryen and Otto Hightower, who is the biggest threat to Viserys? Go to http://playbackbone.com/BIGQUESTION to order your Backbone, for a limited time, and get FREE access to over 350 console games and perks. Go to http://masterworks.art/BIGQUESTION to join Masterworks today. House of the Dragon episode 4, King of the Narrow Sea, jumps ahead another year as Rhaenyra searches for a suitor in Westeros. Daemon Targaryen returns to King's Landing triumphant from his defeat of the Crab Feeder and appears to mend the conflict with his brother Viserys. Rhaenyra spends a wild night with Daemon amongst the smallfolk of King's Landing, and after being ditched by her uncle at a Pillow House finds herself turning to Ser Criston Cole to fulfill her needs. Otto Hightower shares the gossip of Rhaenyra and Daemon with Viserys, leading him to kick Daemon out of King's Landing and dismiss Otto as Hand of the King. But which of these men will seek their revenge? Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick react to this episode and debate who is the bigger threat to Viserys' rule. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars Subscribe on YouTube:​ ​http://bit.ly/SubNewRockstars​

    House of the Dragon Ep 3 REACTION: Final Scene Battle Plan Explained | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 60:11


    House of the Dragon Episode 3 Reaction! Who is the dragon Seasmoke and why wasn't he used sooner? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One. Go to http://mintmobile.com/BIGQ to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. House of the Dragon episode 3, Second of His Name, takes us ahead in time another three years in Westeros. King Viserys and his wife Alicent now have a two year old son named Aegon. Many Lords in the realm want him to be named heir, but for now Rhaenyra still holds the title. The war against the Crab Feeder and the Triarchy wages on in the Step Stones, but just as the situation appears to be hopeless, the reveal of Laenor Velaryon riding the dragon Seasmoke turns the tides in Daemon Targaryen's favor and ends the war in the Narrow Sea. Brandon Barrick and Zach Huddleston react to this episode and discuss the bloody repositioning of Targaryen claims to the Iron Throne. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    House of the Dragon Ep 2 REACTION: Daemon's Dragon Problem | Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 46:14


    House of the Dragon Episode 2 Reaction! Have we just seen the dragon that will end Prince Daemon? Go to http://dave.com/bigquestion to sign up for an Extra Cash account and get up to $500 instantly. Go to http://shipstation.com and use code BIGQUESTION to get a free 60-day trial. Go to http://playbackbone.com/BIGQUESTION to order your Backbone, for a limited time, and get FREE access to over 350 console games and perks. House of the Dragon episode 2, The Rogue Prince, jumps ahead six months from the end of the series premiere. Rhaenyra is no closer to taking the throne than she was when we last saw her, King Viserys is being pressured to get remarried, and Prince Daemon has taken over Dragonstone with Caraxes. As the peace in the seven kingdoms gets more and more fragile, can a resolution be found that will please everyone? Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick react to this episode and discuss the ever-growing threats to King Viserys' rule on the Iron Throne. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGONS EPISODE 1: Will Rhaenyra Be Queen? | BQ presents Talking Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 48:43


    ouse of the Dragon Episode 1 Explained! Who will be the next to take the Iron Throne? Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code BIGQUESTION to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. House of the Dragon episode 1, “Heirs of the Dragon”, brings us back to Westeros about 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. It's a time of relative peace throughout the Seven Kingdoms, but there is always trouble brewing just beneath the surface. King Viserys Targaryen needs to establish an heir for the Iron Throne in order to keep the Targaryens and their dragons in the seat of power, but will he be able to do so before it's too late? Or will his brother, Daemon Targaryen, take the crown for himself? Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick react to this premiere episode, discussing the arrangement of chess pieces for this battle of lineage and succession that is about to begin! Check out our sweet, sweet merch! newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars Subscribe on YouTube:​ ​http://bit.ly/SubNewRockstars​

    SECRET INVASION: Who Is ALREADY A Skrull? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 50:01


    With Secret Invasion just around the corner, which of our beloved MCU characters has been a Skrull this whole time? Go to http://mintmobile.com/BIGQ to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One. As the MCU inches closer and closer to the Secret Invasion series coming to Disney+, we are starting to get suspicious of which of our favorite characters could be revealed to be a Skrull in disguise. While the Blip may have provided the perfect opportunity for a Skrull to assume someone's identity, there may have been Skrulls hiding among us from the very beginning of the MCU. In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon present their evidence and start pointing fingers at the most likely Skrulls-in-hiding in the MCU. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    SHE-HULK: Which Villain Commited the Most Crimes? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 43:14


    Of all the still-living villains of the MCU, which ones would face the most charges from the US Department of Justice? Support the channel and shop https://epicheroshop.com/ In the upcoming She-Hulk series, we are going to get a look at the judicial side of the MCU. But as Jennifer Walters gets prepared to handle the legal cases surrounding the some of the MCU's baddies, it got us wondering which villain in the MCU would have the largest amount of charges stacked up against them. If you're still alive, and on Earth, after having your third act showdown with your hero, what kind of case could the Department of Justice build against you? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon lay out their evidence for some the MCU's most notorious criminals to see which one would be the biggest criminals in the eyes of the courtroom. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    BLACK PANTHER WAKANDA FOREVER: Why Do Wakanda and Atlantis/Talocan Fight? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 36:46


    What is the history of strife between these two powerful and secluded nations? Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, we're going to see the two powerful nations of Wakanda and Talocan (aka Atlantis) collide. There is a ton of history between these two countries in the comics, as well as plenty of personal beef between Namor and Black Panther. Could we see any of this play-out in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Or could the trailer be a misdirect, and the countries are actually allies in this film? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon explore the comic-based history of Wakanda and Atlantis to see how it all might play out in the Black Panther sequel. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    THOR LOVE AND THUNDER: What WOULD Happen If Gorr Killed All Gods? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 48:49


    If Gorr was successful and got his wish, would it destroy the universe? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One. In Thor Love and Thunder, Gorr had one mission: kill all the gods. Of course, Thor, Mighty Thor and Valkyrie all stood in the way of Gorr achieving that goal, but what would happen in the MCU if he got his wish and wiped out all the gods? Would the citizens of the universe be grateful? Would it plunge the 616 into total chaos? Is there evidence that a Gorr in a different timeline already accomplished this task?! In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon explore what a Gorr victory would look like in the MCU, and whether or not a universe without gods could even exist. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    THOR LOVE AND THUNDER: Are Valhalla, Ancestral Plane and the Duat Connected? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 44:44


    Did Thor Love and Thunder show that all of the MCU afterlifes connect in some way? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One. Download the Upside App and use promo code bigquestion to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month.  The Thor Love and Thunder post-credit scene showed us Valhalla, the afterlife set aside for Asgardian warriors. It's now one of several versions of the afterlife that have been confirmed to exist within the MCU, along with the Duat, the Ancestral Plane, and even Hel. But are these post-life options connected? Could a soul move between them? In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon take a tour of all the different afterlife options a soul has in the MCU, as they try and find a way to move between the different realms. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    ODIN vs ZEUS: Who is MORE POWERFUL?! | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 31:31


    The battle of the All-Fathers! Is Odin MORE omnipotent than Zeus, the Greek god of lightning? Which god would win in a fight? Odin and Zeus are two of the most powerful gods in Marvel Comics and MCU history. But with Thor Love and Thunder's introduction of the almighty Zeus, people have been wondering just who would win in a massive battle of these two pantheon patriarchs! MasterTainment and Filup Molina discuss! #ThorLoveAndThunder #Thor #MCU Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    The GREATEST MCU Fathers of ALL TIME (And the WORST) | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 44:09


    Who is the BEST MCU father? Who is the WORST of the WORST MCU dad? Is it Ego? Wenwu? Who are the best and worst dads of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Where do horrible MCU dads like Shang-Chi's Wenwu, Guardians of the Galaxy's Ego the Living Planet and Ant-Man's Scott Lang rank in Marvel fatherhood? MasterTainment and Dad Expert Anna Vanston discuss! #IronMan #AntMan #MCU Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    MUTANTS / ENHANCED / INHUMANS: How Do Classifications Work in the MCU? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 39:00


    What are the different meanings behind the classifications of heroes and villains in the MCU? Go to http://bombas.com/bigquestion to get 20% off your first purchase.  As the MCU continues to expand its roster of characters, there are different terms that keep getting thrown around to describe them. From enhanced to superhuman to mutant to inhumans to even GODS. What do all these terms mean? Is there any overlap? In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon breakdown these different terms to try and figure out exactly what they mean and who should be classified under them. Get your discounted RTX Austin 2022 tickets at https://bit.ly/NewRockstarsRTX and enter code “NewRockstars” Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    Ms Marvel: How Does the DODC Work? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 40:52


    How much power and influence does the Department of Damage Control have in the MCU? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One. Throughout the entire history of the MCU, there has been a Department of Damage Control working both in the public's eye and in the shadows. But as we've seen in the latest MCU entries, including Spider-Man: No Way Home and Ms. Marvel, this government agency has a lot of power to wield. Especially in a world that no longer has S.H.I.E.L.D. In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon go through the history of the DODC within the MCU, and try to figure out how much oversight they have and who their future targets might be.

    Thor Love and Thunder: MCU Hero Roll Call! | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 42:36


    Where are all of the MCU's heroes located as we head into Thor Love and Thunder? Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. It's been a while since we've checked in with some of our heroes, especially since the events of Avengers: Endgame. As Thor gets set to take on Gorr the God Butcher, are there some other heroes in the MCU catalogue that might be able to show up. Where in the world are the remaining original Avengers? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon do a roll call of Earth's mightiest heroes to see who is available to lend a hand if needed. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    Thor Love and Thunder: Are Asgardians Officially Citizens? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 42:58


    Are the surviving Asgardians living in New Asgard officially citizens of planet Earth? Download the Upside App and use promo code bigquestion to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Now that King Valkyrie and the Asgardians are thriving in New Asgard, Norway, do the qualify as passport-carrying citizens of Earth with all the rights and privileges that entail? Can they move to other countries? Start families with humans? Compete in the Olympics?! In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon rundown the process for the Asgardians claiming asylum in Norway and officially earning citizenship. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    She-Hulk: How are Villains Defended in Court? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 48:35


    How will they establish the legal proceedings for some the most dangerous villains in the MCU? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One. Jennifer Walters is going to be defending superhumans in the upcoming She-Hulk series on Disney+. But how will the mean, green attorney at law begin to approach defending the actions of supervillains in the MCU? What kind of legal precedents exist to frame they should conduct trials involving alien technology, magic, and gods from other dimensions? Does the law even matter?! In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon present all their evidence before the court to how these villains should be put on trial! Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness: Who Chooses the Sorcerer Supreme? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 46:29


    In the MCU, who decides which sorcerer gets to hold the title of the Sorcerer Supreme? Go to http://fahertybrand.com/bigquestion and use code BIGQUESTION to get 20% off your order. In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Doctor Strange finally accepts Wong role as the Sorcerer Supreme and appears to give up his campaign to reclaim the title. But how do you even become Sorcerer Supreme in the first place? Is the title awarded by a committee? Won in a series of challenges? Given to whoever kills the previous Sorcerer Supreme? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon examine all the evidence of how this prestigious title is awarded to see if they can figure out how to become Sorcerer Supreme. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness: Who Is the Most Dangerous Wanda? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 46:47


    Is the Scarlet Witch from universe 616 the most powerful version of Wanda across the entire multiverse? Go to http://greenchef.com/bigquestion130 and use code bigquestion130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! Go to http://dadgrass.com/bigquestion for 20% off your first order. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness showed us some variants of Wanda Maximoff from across the multiverse, and the extreme danger that the MCU's universe 616 Scarlet Witch poses to each one of them. Not even the Illuminati from universe 838, who were exploring and cataloging the multiverse, were aware of the danger she presented. In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon go through the different Wandas we've seen in the MCU to see which one deserves to wear the Scarlet Witch crown. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    THOR LOVE AND THUNDER: Can Thor Walk Away? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 31:17


    Does the Ragnarok cycle mean Thor will always be the God of Thunder, or can he relinquish the title? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One. In the Thor Love and Thunder trailer, it seems like our beloved God of Thunder is ready to lay down Stormbreaker and move into his golden years of retirement. But is that even an option? Does the cyclical prophecy of Ragnarok compel there to always be a God of Thunder? Will someone else take up the mantle? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon examine the retirement options for the Strongest Avenger. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    THOR LOVE AND THUNDER: Who Are the REAL Greek Gods? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 45:30


    Now that the Greek gods are coming to the MCU, does this create a problem with the mythology based on the Eternals? Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Go to http://masterworks.art/bigquestion to skip the waitlist. The Thor Love and Thunder teaser trailer appeared to show the god of Greek mythology, aka the Olympians, making their debut in the MCU. However, the previously released Eternals film already established that some of those space robots were already the source material for some of the Greek gods of myth. So how will these two sides of the story be reconciled? Was Thena or Athena the being that the Greeks worshipped? In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon examine the overlap between the Eternals and the Olympians history to figure out which ones the legends were really based on. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    MOON KNIGHT: Was Alexander “Great” Because of Ammit? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 51:42


    Does learning that Alexander the Great was once the avatar of Ammit cast his achievements in a whole new light? Go to http://fahertybrand.com and use code BIGQUESTION to get 20% off. The latest episode of Moon Knight had Steven Grant finding the long-lost tomb of Alexander the Great in his search for Ammit's ushabti. This leads to the revelation that Alexander of Macedonia was once the avatar of Ammit. Is that why this conqueror is known as “the Great,” because he had the powers of an Egyptian god at his disposal? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon go through some of Alexander the Great's greatest accomplishments to see how likely it was that Ammit was making it all possible. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    MOON KNIGHT: Is Arthur Harrow Using Dark Magic? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 41:47


    Is the source of Arthur Harrow's powers the same Dark Magic previously seen in the MCU? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One. Go to http://dadgrass.com/bigquestion to get 20% off your first order. As the Moon Knight series continues, we keep wondering if the purple-colored magic we see Arthur Harrow wield wherever he goes is the same Dark Magic we've seen used throughout the MCU. Is this the same Dark Magic used by villains like Kaecilius and Agatha Harkness?! In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon lay out all the evidence we have to see if this force is the one and only Dark Magic! Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    MOON KNIGHT: Why Does Khonshu Need Marc? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 32:26


    Could Khonshu's banishment reveal by Arthur Harrow be the reason this god needs an avatar? Go to http://masterclass.com/bigquestion to save 15% off MasterClass. Go to http://bombas.com/BIGQUESTION and get 20% off your first purchase! In the second episode of Moon Knight, Arthur Harrow tells Steven Grant that he was once an avatar of Khonshu. But why does a powerful god need to use avatars when plenty of other gods in the MCU have come down to Earth and taken care of business on their own? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon lay out all the evidence why Khonshu, and even Ammit, need to rely on us puny mortals to do their bidding. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    MOON KNIGHT: Should the MCU Fear Ammit? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 31:01


    Will Ammit's emergence on Moon Knight be the latest threat to Earth in the MCU? Go to http://masterworks.art/bigquestion to get VIP access. Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to just $15 a month. The premiere episode of Moon Knight has setup Arthur Harrow to be a major foil to Steven Grant, but he claims to be serving the Egyptian deity Ammit. Who is this Ammit, and will she emerge as a major threat to life in the MCU? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon dive into the real-world mythology of Ammit, as well as her Marvel comics backstory, to see what we can learn about the fabled Devourer of the Dead. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    DOCTOR STRANGE vs THE ILLUMINATI! Does Our Universe Deserve Destruction? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 51:51


    Will the Illuminati try to destroy the MCU Universe in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?! Go to http://fahertybrand.com and use code BIGQUESTION to get 20% off. In the latest trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, we learn that the Illuminati have a “truth” that they should tell Doctor Strange. Are they here to explain that the MCU Universe is a threat to the entire multiverse and needs to be wiped out? In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon lay out the evidence for how Earth 199999 and all its superpowered inhabitants could be a threat to the greater multiverse. Can Doctor Strange save us all? Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    MOON KNIGHT GODS REAL? Who Are the Egyptian Gods? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 41:06


    With the upcoming Moon Knight series expanding the mythology in the MCU, we dive into the real-world truth behind these Marvel gods. Go to http://bombas.com/BIGQUESTION and get 20% off you first purchase! Go to http://napjitsu.com/bigquestion to get 30% off your first purchase. The all-new Moon Knight series is going to introduce a whole new set of gods to these MCU. Similar to how the Asgardians mirror real Norse mythology, we can learn a lot about the Egyptian gods in the MCU from real-word Egyptian mythology. Which gods can we expect to see in this series? In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon explain the connections this series will have to Egyptian mythology, and what that might mean for the MCU going forward. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    DAREDEVIL AND JESSICA JONES IN THE MCU? Will The Defenders Become Canon? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 40:51


    Now that the Marvel Netflix characters are coming to Disney+, are they any closer to joining the proper MCU? Go to http://masterclass.com/bigquestion to save 15% off MasterClass. Go to http://shipstation.com and use the code BIGQUESTION to get a free 60-day trial. As the concept of multiverse and variants continues to grow inside the MCU, we're beginning to wonder what it might mean for the Marvel Netflix characters of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Punisher and Iron Fist. They are beloved by fans, but left out of the main MCU canon up until now. In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon breakdown all the different ways these characters could find their way into the MCU, and what story challenges might prevent that from ever happening. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    BATMAN ACTUALLY PROTECTS GOTHAM? Which version of Gotham is the deadliest? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 49:15


    Of all the different versions of Gotham we've seen, which one would be the most dangerous to live in? Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to just $15 a month. Go to http://bit.ly/rt_bq to get Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons! It would be super helpful if you could fill out this quick survey to help us out: Link Roving gangs, maniacal villains, a corrupt government, and a masked vigilante. These are just some of the dangers the civilians of Gotham face. No wonder it's considered the most dangerous city in DC comics. But which Gotham is the most dangerous Gotham for its citizens? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon breakdown all the different versions of Gotham we've seen on film to figure out which one would be the absolute worse to live in. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com

    DOCTOR STRANGE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON. What will he wield in Multiverse of Madness? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 45:09


    What are the most powerful weapons still around in the MCU? Thanks to Avast for sponsoring this video. Check out Avast One at http://avast.com. Go to http://shipstation.com and use the code BIGQUESTION to get a free 60-day trial.  It would be super helpful if you could fill out this quick survey to help us out: https://roosterteeth.surveysparrow.com/s/Roost-Partner-Survey---New-Rockstars-Big-Q%20%20uestion/tt-c8e1c9a1c0 When Doctor Strange heads into the Multiverse of Madness, what powerful weapons and artifacts will he have at his disposal? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off Screen Producer Brandon discuss some of the most powerful items still hanging around in the MCU. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    DOCTOR STRANGE VARIANTS EXPLAINED. How many different Doctor Strange's? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 43:07


    How many different Doctor Strange variants will battle in the Multiverse of Madness? Go to http://napjitsu.com/bigquestion to get 30% off your first purchase. Go to http://bombas.com/bigquestion to get 20% off any purchase. As Doctor Strange prepares to enter the Multiverse of Madness, we try and figure out who the real Doctor Strange is amongst all these variants. In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off Screen Producer Brandon comb through the footage to help determine the identity and purpose of each Doctor Strange variant. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars Subscribe:​ ​http://bit.ly/SubNewRockstars​ | Enable ALL push notifications ​

    KINGPIN BASE? S.W.O.R.D. HEADQUARTERS? Who owns Avengers Tower? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 32:28


    Who is currently hiding out in the former Avengers Tower formerly owned by Tony Stark? Go to http://masterclass.com/bigquestion to save 15% off MasterClass. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app, use promo code BIGQUESTION, and get 50-to-1 odds on either team. Even though it was sold way back in 2016, we still don't know who bought the former Avengers Tower from Tony Stary. In this episode of Big Question, MT and Tommy Bechtold run through the list of potential owners to try and deduce who currently resides in the most coveted property in the MCU. Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.io/newrockstars

    THANOS WAS RIGHT? How He Saved Us from Celestials, Kang, and ZOMBIES!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 35:37


    Turns out Thanos truly did do nothing wrong! We explain how! [brands] Did Thanos delay the Emergence, ruin Kang's plans, stave off the Dweller in Darkness in Shang-Chi, and guard us from the zombie virus in What If? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Brandon Barrick defend Thanos' actions as right!

    Celestial Arrival Effects: Would Society LOSE THEIR MINDS? | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 50:16


    With all the dangers facing Earth, what is it like to be an everyday civilian in the MCU, just walking around waiting for the next apocalyptic event to happen? Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to just $15 a month. Go to http://www.shipstation.com and use code BIGQUESTION to get a 60-day free trial. Welcome back to Big Question! On today's episode, Jessica Clemons and Brandon Barrick explore all of the major events that would make living in the MCU a nightmare? How does society even function with all of the dangerous events that are constantly taking place? Who's bothering to show up at work on Monday?!

    Moon Knight Magic vs Doctor Strange vs Scarlet Witch! | BQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 32:23


    How does the dark magic of Moon Knight compare to the magic of Doctor Strange, the Scarlet Witch, Agatha Harkness, Loki, and other sorcerers in the MCU? Go to http://masterclass.com/bigquestion for 15% off MasterClass. Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Welcome back to Big Question! On today's episode, MT and Brandon Barrick explore the new type of magic and psychology introduced to the MCU in the latest Moon Knight trailer. How does Marc Spector / Steven Grant's history with Egyptian mythology connect to the Asgardian magic of Thor, Loki, Odin, and Valkyrie?

    MCU 2021 Power Ranking! (Season Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 46:34


    Which of 2021's heroes & villains of the MCU came out on top? Who became the strongest and had the best costumes & upgrades? Visit http://blenderseyewear.com/BIGQUESTIONVIP to get 15% off! Go to http://wealthfront.com/bigquestion to get started today! Which superheroes won 2021? How have power levels changed in MCU shows like Loki and WandaVision? What were 2021's biggest surprises?From shows like Amazon's Invincible and Hawkeye, to the biggest movies like Shang-chi, Spider-Man No Way Home and the Suicide Squad, MasterTainment and Brandon Barrick discuss which hero power ups and glow ups this year. #MCU #Hawkeye #SpiderManNoWayHome  Check out our sweet, sweet merch! http://www.newrockstarsmerch.com Join the nerdy conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/W65KCBhp

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