MCU and Me!

I mean... it's kind of fitting that our 69th episode is about the heroes who would actually make that joke... Strap in and strap on as we get back to the space playlists, with some deep dives into raccoon trauma, this time with a GUEST HOST! Ian Ronningan fills in for Kaylee this week, and we couldn't be more grateful for his insights and love of the Guardians. 

Let's get tiny, again. No but this time REALLY tiny. Like, Horton Hears a Who tiny. The whole Ant-Fam is coming on this journey, and we'll get to know another side of Jonathan Majors' compendium of charters, plus maybe we'll learn a little too much about Janet and Hank's "needs"...

Darling it's better down where it's wetter, take it from Namor. Wakanda isn't the only kid in town with fancy vibranium toys, and Toby from The West Wing is teaming up with VP Selina Meyer from Veep to suss it out! Well, that's our take at least. Grab a passing whale and come along for the ride,  with some moving tributes to the loss of Chadwick/T'Challa. 

Do you want some space romps? Do you want anthropomorphized weapons? Do you want screaming goats? Then you may just need to tag along as we watch Thor's latest gallivant through space with his rag-tag group of companions as they try and stop Christian Bale's bad teeth. *TW: Discussions of cancer

WE'RE BACK BABY! And let's get right into the mayhem of Stephen's weird worlds. This one was a wild ride, full of Raimi-isms and Danny Elfman flair, unexpected cameos, huge ramifications for what comes next, and lots of actors hand waving for their lives. We're also excited to announce we've joined The Ordinary Podcasting Network, and we'll have many more episodes coming out this year! Check out the other shows on the network at www.ordinarypodcasts.com

There was an idea... to bring together a group of remarkable Podcasts, to see if we could become something more...

It finally happened! After an unexpected hiatus, Kaylee and Sayer are back and diving right in to this MAMMOTH of nostalgia. All of Kaylee's Spider-training has led to this; she's seen the other films, she's (amazingly) avoided almost every spoiler out there, and is now ready to be hit right in the feels. Soundtrack breakdowns, emotional moments, which Spidey is best, we've got it all and are SO happy to be back in your ears!

While we wait to catch Tom's latest swing through NYC, Kaylee meets a few more Spideys out there in the infinitely rewatchable Spider-Verse. In this new medium of storytelling, she makes some discoveries about who Spider-Man really is, and how live-action sometimes hasn't captured that essence quite like this flawless animated film. 

Can you believe it's been ONE YEAR since we started?! A lot has happened, in the MCU, in our own world, and we're so grateful to all of you who have joined and supported us through this journey. So much more to come, so keep listening and letting us know what you think

Let's wrap this up with a bow and put it under the tree! Well, it's Clint himself who ends up literally under the tree, with revelations galore and new characters to introduce. Stick around to the end to here some brief thoughts from Sayer about Spider-Man: No Way Home (SPOILERS!!!) 

5 years on the heels of Tobey's last outing as the web-head, Andrew steps up to plate with a much more contemporary and edgy take. We talk about what fell short, and what truly was Amazing about these 2 films. 

Pew pew pew! Heh, get it? The plot thickens as we learn more about Jack, Maya and Sloan LTD, and Kate and Clint's go-to Christmas drinks.

Before we catch up with Tom's Spidey in No Way Home, we go "back to formula" and where it all started - organic webbing, 30 year old high-schoolers, kidnapped MJ and Danny Elfman. Join us as we get a huge dose of nostalgia with Sam Raimi's trilogy, starring everyone's first Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire. Time stamps - Spider-Man 1 = 0:00 - 30:57Spider-Man 2 = 30:58 - 1:02:28Spider-Man 3 = 1:02:29 - 1:40:24

Sayer and Kaylee compare archery stories from their youth as we learn more about just how tangled the legacy Ronin left behind is. New characters, lots of action, and some KING sized clues as to who may be showing up, knocking us down like a bowling PIN...

It's Christmas in New York, and there's definitely no way you'll be forgetting that fact, in Marvel's most Christmas-y story yet. We're one step away from getting Renner actually saying "Humbug", and honestly, we wouldn't be mad. Get to know Kate Bishop and her family drama, aspirations, and a one-eyed dog that has us looking out for Nick Fury references. 

Sayer attended the press conference for Hawkeye (Kaylee is a busy and in-demand artist!) so he breaks down all the goss for her. And yes, to answer THE burning question, Kevin Feige is getting plenty of sleep.

The cosmic world has been blown wide open with this one, Celestials are here and their message is "Show me what you got!". While some reviews are trending low for this film, we have a different take, especially Kaylee, for what she feels like is the first film really aimed more at audiences like her. 

We were so grateful to interview Lia and chat about her character Sprite, an immense standout from Eternals. We can't wait for all of you to see her amazing work in this beautiful film!

Get ready for the next phase of the MCU because IT IS HERE. Well, almost, still 1 more week, but until then, enjoy this little sneak peak to whet your appetites. 

Things get Multi-versal in these final 3 episodes for sure, and the implications moving forward could be huge or none at all, who can say at this point?! Only Jeffrey Wright's Watcher knows what's up, and we're going to be keeping a close eye out for him in any reflections from now on...

Cranking it up a notch on the depth of character front, these episodes get into some familiar themes of loss, grief, power and responsibility, all the good stuff. Are all of these stories building to something? Gotta keep watching and listening to find out!

We're taking a tumble into the multiverse and getting to know this shady Watcher character, along with some wildly different versions of folks we know and love. Sayer's biggest takeaway? Kaylee needs to get herself a Captain Carter outfit STAT!

4th wall breaks, quips, action, self-reference, chimichangas - you know 'em, you love 'em, now it's time for Kaylee to meet the Merc with the Mouth. Our 3rd and final contest winner Darren chose this wild ride, and it couldn't be more perfect timing, with Fox now owned by Disney, the multiverse opening up, and Deadpool poised to be the fella to tie it all together... 

How can anyone go wrong with this classic?! You all know and love this amazing film, and we were THRILLED that our 2nd contest winner chose this as the next non-Marvel super film to watch. Thanks Emily! We'd happily watch this ANY day, over and over. 

It's our first audience chosen review! We ran a contest where each winner chose a super-hero film for us to watch (Marvel or not!) and Will Archer was 1 of 3 winners. This film really has it all; heart, humour, style, amazing merch possibility ;) We had so much fun revisiting this often overlooked classic, so thanks Will!

This is an extra special episode, because not only was it our FIRST film back in a real cinema, we also have our first guest host! Wil McLean is as nerdy as they come, with a huge heart, and a wealth of all kinds of knowledge. He has extensive training in various styles of martial arts, so we LOVED hearing his expert opinions on the stunning fights in Shang-Chi. 

For anyone out there who asked about 2008's Incredible Hulk, this one's for you! Kaylee finally meets Norton's Banner, and the Abomination - and Tim Roth's character too! ;) PLUS!We saw an early screening of Shang-Chi, and give you a spoiler-free teaser as an aperitif. 

While we're on a break from recording new episodes, we thought we'd take a wander through Kaylee's retelling of the MCU. Extra fun to be had listening to our sound quality improve with each episode ;)

Those of you who've listened for a while know that this is a HUGE deal for Sayer: interviewing a Marvel composer. And not just any composer, but the incredible Natalie Holt, who's been giving us all goosebumps since day 1 of Loki.Stick around to hear about our contest! Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and get entered to win your chance to tell us what superhero film to watch next! 

Well if the other Marvel shows had trouble sticking their landings, Loki MORE than makes up for that! Buckle up, because things have CHANGED in the MCU!

This has been a LONG time coming, with many delays, but we're so excited to finally talk about this film! A whole new cast of compelling characters, callbacks to hints in prior films, and FLORENCE PUGH. 'Nuff Said. 

Wait wait wait, just how many Loki Variants will this show have?! And are there Mobius Variants out there too? What's really at the end of Time? Are there just SIX episodes of Loki? 

Buckle up for the action of Black Widow, it is WORTH THE WAIT. We give you our spoiler-free thoughts on the film and the Press Conference.

You ALWAYS have to stick around for that post-credits scene! It's back to the TVA for some answers and SO many more questions, but most pressing of all is who is Alligator Loki???

A tenuous team-up, who's magic is bigger, memories of mothers, some drinking songs, and an apocalypse. What could go wrong? 

We were counting the MINUTES until we could share this one with you! Tara Strong plays Miss Minutes in Loki, and she tells us all about the mysterious character and her process crafting the iconic voice. We're so grateful to Tara for taking the time to chat with us! 

Where have all the good [gender-fluid people] gone, and where are all the [Norse] Gods? Philosophy, Medieval Fairs, 80's jams, a FEMALE LOKI? This one has it all. 

We were fortunate enough to screen Loki Episode 2 early, and we can't WAIT to share all the details with you when it airs June 16th! Until then though, here's our brief spoiler-free first thoughts to tide you over. 

The God of Mischief has arrived! We get right into our dissection of every little detail, from D. B. Cooper to Mephisto. Loki has as much to learn as we viewers do, about his own delusions and place in the Sacred Timeline. 

We were thrilled to be invited to a Disney press conference for Loki, with Kevin Feige, Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Kate Herron, and Michael Waldron. We recap all the new tidbits for you before Loki premieres this Wednesday! 

What's the difference between a Falcon and an Eagle? How do you define a villain? Do Sayer and Kaylee ALWAYS finish their recording sessions with ice cream? Lets wrap this show up and get some answers! 

Does the new Star Spangled Man have a Plan? We dive into toxic masculinity, entitlement, expectation,  and the legacy this shield and mantle of Captain America carry. 

Strap on those wings and power up your metal arm because Sam and Bucky are BACK! We lay out our expectations and then launch right into episode 1, so watch along with us! 

Snoopers gonna snoop! So many questions and only so many answers, so let's solve this mystery! Explorations of trauma, grief, revelations about characters and where these stories will go in the future. 

Please Stand By for Season 2! We head straight into WestView for some classic sitcom shenanigans, and SO MANY QUESTIONS. Watch along with us as we go episode to episode and go deeper into this mystery. 

We made it! Kaylee is officially initiated into the Infinity Saga, and is a Marvel FAN! We recap our favourite films and characters, talk about what we're planning for Season 2, and we hear from some of our listeners and their favourite things about the MCU. Thanks to everyone who sent in their stories! 

In Kaylee's opinion, Mysterio should go to therapy (rather than destroying so many gorgeous cities!). A post-EndGame world is explored, and the similarities to our own Covid-world become more and more clear. 

EndGame has come, and Kaylee gives her thoughts on how this has all culminated. Sayer muses on why these films hit him so hard, and tactics for watching long films are discussed. 

It's Mother Flerken time for some 90's references! Sayer and Kaylee actually went to the Canadian Premiere of this film, so let's see what Kaylee remembers! 

Kaylee was hoping for some Infinity War answers... the Quantum Realm, how will that come into play down the line? We head back to the crazy hills of San Fran for another tiny tale and a welcome breather after the Snap - or so we think! 

Oh Snap! Thanos is coming! What does Kaylee think of the mad Titan? More importantly, what does she think of Loki's... well, if you know, you know. Plus, pop quiz at the end for all the stones!