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Avengers: Endgame marks the record-breaking and industry redefining culmination of the current iteration of the MCU. But what will be it’s lasting legacy on Hollywood and can Marvel maintain momentum moving forward?

It's no exaggeration to say that Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame redefined blockbuster capabilities and cinematic franchising with their ambition, execution and box office business. They are the culmination of Marvel's towering empire and the envy of all of Hollywood. Here’s how they did it.

Doctor Strange introduced the Multiverse into the MCU and Spider-Man: Homecoming officially returned Marvel’s most popular character to where he belongs. But it is Black Panther that unleashed a seismic shift in big budget big screen storytelling.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has redefined blockbuster capabilities on the largest scale imaginable with team-ups, crossovers, and gargantuan productions. That’s what makes its interest in getting smaller and weirder so fascinatingly refreshing.

Phase II was an imperfect victory lap for the MCU—a post-Avengers boost mixed with some ambitious swings and misses. But it’s most crucial contribution came behind the scenes as new filmmakers The Russo Brothers and James Gunn would come to redefine the MCU as we knew it.

After 2012’s The Avengers validates the MCU experiment, Marvel Studios grows bigger and broader across the board. But the dangers of hype raise expectations and compound the pressure to succeed. Here’s how the studio laid the foundation for the next level.

With the success of 2008’s Iron Man, Marvel Studios successfully launches its shared cinematic universe on the back of Robert Downey Jr.’s high-wattage charisma. But can the MCU maintain the same style and substance with significantly different characters?

Play To Win Presents - The MCU: Past, Present, and Future. Hosted By Adam Epstein and Brandon Katz...The Marvel Cinematic Universe began as a risky gamble in the face of safety. Rather than continue to cash checks by licensing characters to other studios, Marvel opted to produce its own movies independently for the first time in history. With a $500 million line of credit, it was sink or swim for the MCU from the jump.

The guys discuss all the trades and rumors surrounding the top players in the NBA. We are then joined by Chris Russell to discuss possible Quarterback options for the Washington Redskins in 2019. We end by diving into True Detective season 3.

The guys go around the room predicting super bowl prop bets and Adam records a Alex Smith bit hoping to make fellow co-host Bryan Lawrence laugh. We also go around the NBA with a focus on the Wizards with our NBA WINNER Chris Miles from NBATV.

We dive into what various streaming services will offer in 2019 (Amazon $1 Billion LOTR's project) with Brandon Katz of Observer. We are also joined by WPGC's Guy Lambert as joins us for one of our favorite segments, Making a Murderer (Redskins Front Office Addition). Play To Win will be hosting a Super Bowl party at Pamplona this year, 3100 Clarendon Blvd. If you play to win, you get treated as VIP.

The guys break down the best shows to watch on streaming services including Netflix new BBC hit 'Bodyguard.' We are joined by ESPN College Football sideline reporter Alex Corddry to breakdown the Clemson Tigers victory over Alabama in the College National Championship. 

The guys are joined by Renato Zenelli, the first EMLS player for DC United. We are also joined by Patrick Valdez owner/founder of EsportsFairplay.com

Adam Epstein and Kevin Manetti host Play To Win's 2018 Holiday Show!

Local 19 year old DMV recording artist Hef joins the boys in studio. We also discuss the NFL Playoff race and get our hopes up for the local Washington DeadSkins.

The guys record LIVE from the new Bash Boxing center in Arlington VA. We are joined by DJ Will Gralley, Owner of Bash Boxing (Don Tito, The GOAT ect.) Scott Parker, and Owner/Trainer at Bash Boxing Alex Trakas. We also dive into the impact of money on living a healthy life. "If I had a butler, a chef, a personal trainer, and someone to tie my shoe. I would have a six pack." - Adam Epstein

The guys give the latest for all the major pro sports teams in DC. We are then joined by former in-game arena host for the Washington Wizards Rodney Rikai. Rodney who has joined us in the past to talk hoops has been in the news recently for his strong take on Wizards current GM Ernie Grunfeld.

The guys discuss the recent tradition of watching the Redskins on Thankgsiving and what sides are winners! We are then joined by Former Washington Redskins Nose Tackle Brandon Noble who once coached Matt Ioannidis at University of Temple. Plus our tribute to comic book legend Stan 'The Man' Lee.

Adam Epstein sits down with Bill Hamid for an extended interview on the future of DC United, advantage of playing at Audi Field, and getting to know the last line of defense for DCU, Bill Hamid.

The guys debate what professional sporting event is the best to watch LIVE. We also discuss the best new shows on our NetClix segment (Adam Sandler 100% fresh), and we bring back the P2W game show Quick, Quiz, Questions.

This week we had a packed show with local DC comin Phil Mike, P2W super fan and DC local Edward Ford, The guys from the Burgundy Zone podcast Mike and Kyle as well as Play To Win favorite former Redskins tight end Fred Davis. Everything you'd want from comedy to funny memories to the best games on the NFL slate this weekend. If you are going to play, play to win!

Adam Epstein speaks with former VCU Basketball player and current NFL tight end for the Indianapolis Colts Mo Alie-Cox.

The boys get in the Halloween spirit by talking all things spooky like the Redskins pass offense. We are joined by Daniel Thrope Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs for the IPCPR and former Washington Redskin Khary Campbell. Our boy Josh Habrusky stops by and Bryan is a huge fan of all things FALL. All this and more on Play To Win Spooks your mother.

The guys are joined by Savage Program who trains with NFL athletes such as Chris Thompson and Mason Foster. PFL President Carlos Silva joins the show to preview tonight's event in Washington DC. We get a phone call from viral sensation Alexa Greenfield (@AlexaJee) to hear about how becoming famous for dipping Chicken Fingers in soda changed her life, and our boy and local artist Lebanon Donn stops by to promote his new project 'Journey To Forever.'

The guys are back to give you the latest Wizards, Capitals, Nationals, Redskins news. We also recap a wild Friday night for the P2W boys and dive into our podcast fantasy league.

The Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals are back in action! The guys are joined by Brandon Katz for a new NetClix segment and we welcome Jared Robins back in studio to share some cool news and tell a story about seeing Kevin out drunk in DC.

The guys are joined by an All-Star cast for soccer fans of Alan Shearer, Robbie Earle, Kyle Martino, Ali Krieger, and Samms the British West Ham supporter who we saw celebrating with a beer shower and had to throw onto the show!

ESPN's SEC Sideline Reporter Alex Corddry joins the boys as the 2018 College Football season begins to heat up. HBO's Ballers Vernon Littlefield, played by Donovan Carter tells us behind the scenes stories from the set of Ballers with The Rock and Rob Corddry. James Snow introduced a new segment called 'Big League Botch' where he calls out a pro athlete for a HUGE mistake they made in game.

The boys have friends call in and defend their own NFL teams (Steelers, Cowboys, Falcons). We look ahead to the Redskins vs. Packers with our Redskins Report preview show. 

The guys are joined in studio by Jack Walten and Jack Maher, owners of Potomac Paddle Pub, a brand new 'Booze Cruise' opening up September 24th. Terez Owens of TerezOwens.com stops by the show to give the latest sports gossip including an interesting tidbit about Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. We also joke about some fantasy football stories from out official Play To Win fantasy league.

The guys breakdown the Washington Redskins week one victory and then look forward to this weekends matchup with the Colts. Peter Hailey of NBCSW joins the show to weigh-in on the Redskins strong start to the season and give his take on Redskins vs. Colts. Follow Play To Win on Itunes/Twitter/Instagram @P2Wradio.

The boys from Play to Win had there hands full today Interviewing a Variety of Guests. Diving into Sports gambling talk with Josh Habrusky from Grassroots Pros. Jumping into the bar scene in Arlington with Scott Parker, owner of Don Tito and The GOAT. And ofcourse our favorite former NFL players Dwayne Jarrett and Fred Davis to preview Redskins week 1 vs the Arizona Cardinals.Play To Win is presented by Pamplona VA in Clarendon Virginia.

The guys are happy to be joined by the writing team of Paradise PD on Netflix, Waco O'Guin and Roger Black. Also 106.7 The Fan's Redskins Insider Chris Russell joins the show. We are also joined by ACC College Football guru Sean Labar to preview the College Football season and pick winners.

The guys breakdown the Redskins 3rd preseason game. MASN Nats & O's reporter Sara Perlman joins us in-studio. We also review Madden 19. Follow @P2Wradio on twitter

The guys are back in studio to discuss the Redskins revolving door at RB. We are also joined by No Sweat COO and Taylor Kampa Olson of TKOPaintings that has gone viral for her paintings of the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals. Bryan also brings in a special treat for a quick #DudeFood segment. Follow @P2Wradio on twitter/instagram.

Adam Epstein @The1SportsNerd was LIVE on 106.7 The Fan talking all things Redskins Sunday August 12th. Hear the full audio here!  

The guys from Play To Win record a podcast while watching the Redskins vs. Patriots preseason opener.

The guys breakdown the latest from Redskins training camp with Chad Ryan of Redskins Capital Connection. Then we 'Talk Tennis' with Kerry Feirman as the players prep for the US Open at the end of August. Also, the guys try out Coca-cola with peanuts in 'Dude Food' and go through the Redskins depth-chart with 106.7 The Fan's Chris Russell.

The guys are joined in studio by former Georgetown Hoya Jarrelle Benimon. Kevin gives his take, through hours of research, on Alex Smith in 'Alex Smith and Wesson' and the guys discuss the latest things they've watched on NetClix.

The guys debate an interesting topic. Who is most popular? LeBron vs. Drake Jordan vs. Jackson MJ vs. LBJ We also get into the P2W 'Redskins Report' as the team heads to training camp this week.

The guys discuss the latest sports stories as well as being joined by Alex Goldberg to breakdown the World Cup. Celebrity Nats fan Captain Obvious stops by the studio to hype of MLB All-star weekend in DC.

In front of a live audience at Pamplona, the boys of play to win are joined by Winners - Craig Hoffman, Fred Davis and Dwayne Jarret. We perform the DC cartwheel, check in with Craig about off-season story lines and joke with our boys about our craziest driving stories while drinking beers and eating all you can eat brunch. Listen for info on our next live show!