The Sandbox: An Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Podcast

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Finale Review: The Sign and New Life The Agents of SHIELD season 6 finale wrapped things up neatly (perhaps too neatly) but gave us an amazing setup for season 7. "The Sign" and "New Life" may have undone too many deaths, but it gave us plenty of excitement and more unexpected moments than we could count. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for the season 6 finale, Faith's S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mack and Daisy's argument, Yoyo's powers, Deke's big confession, May's surprising end, Sarge's true nature, and all the many reveals Simmons shared with us in the final moments. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Finale Show Notes Agents of SHIELD Final Season May Have Agent Carter Crossover  

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 11 Review: From the Ashes As Agents of SHIELD clearly builds towards its season 6 finale, "From the Ashes" takes a deeply emotional turn, and we love it! Whether enjoying Deke's approval by his grandparents, suffering with Benson as he deals with his guilt, rejoicing at the reconciliation between Mack and Yoyo, or gasping with Daisy as she witnesses bits of Coulson rising to the surface in Sarge, this episode pulled on all the heartstrings. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "From the Ashes," (no Faith's S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature this week), and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Daisy's extreme measures, Deke's belt buckle idea, May's surprising sensitivity, Izel's ingenuity, Sarge's awakening powers, and Flint's unusual return. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD "From the Ashes" Show Notes Coy Stewart Returns as Flint  

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 10 Review: Leap With an entertaining shell game in the latest episode of Agents of SHIELD, "Leap" gives us all kinds of answers. The only question is whether or not we're fully satisfied with the explanation we've been given. Whatever the case may be, the body-snatching was undeniably fun, and the possibilities for a Ghost Rider connection are extremely enticing. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Leap," Faith's S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mack's top notch decision making, Izel's sneaky infiltration, Deke's discomfort with being liked, Davis' ultimate sacrifice, Sarge's lingering memories, and much more. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD Leap Show Notes Agents of SHIELD: How Will It End? (SDCC Interview)

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 9 Review: Collision Course (Part II) "Collision Course (Part II)" presents an exciting conclusion to a stellar two-part Agents of SHIELD episode, revealing some answers but holding other mysteries close. It's interesting that there's an extended celebration scene and a reconciliation for Mack and Yoyo with four episodes to go. You know we're far from finished with Izel and Sarge! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Collision Course (Part II)," Faith's S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Deke's inability to defuse the bomb, Daisy's surprising ability to save the day twice, Davis' strange behavior during the celebration, Mack's great speeches, and much more! Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD Collision Course (Part II) Show Notes Clark Gregg Interview on our Sci Fi Fidelity Podcast  

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 8 Review: Collision Course (Part I) Things seem to be back on track for Agents of SHIELD in "Collision Course (Part I)" in terms of the action and finally some answers! Those mysteries that remain, especially the one surrounding the similarities between Sarge and Coulson, are more and more enticing the more we learn about those involved in the shrike invasion and their motivations. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Collision Course (Part I)," Faith's S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Fitz's whining, Daisy's skepticism, Snowflake's amorousness, Deke's obliviousness, Mack's contrition and deception, and Izel's secret knowledge. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD Collision Course (Part I) Show Notes Information about Ixchel in Mayan mythology  

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 7 Review: Toldja Although "Toldja" wasn't our favorite episode of Agents of SHIELD this season, there was plenty of emotional dialogue between characters to gain our appreciation. As a result, this mid-season installment felt like a pivot point towards other exciting developments, especially considering we have a two-parter coming up next week. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Toldja," Faith's S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. Report, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mack's odd interrogation technique, Daisy's denial, Sarge's confidence, Jaco's special powers, Enoch's heartfelt goodbye, and some squandered guest actor opportunities. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite CoulSass moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD Toldja Show Notes Anthony Michael Hall Makes His Agents of SHIELD Debut  

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 6 Review: Inescapable A bottle episode of Agents of SHIELD never scared anyone, and seeing Fitz and Simmons reconcile all of their pain in "Inescapable" really highlighted the acting of Iain de Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge. Although the story didn't move forward much, the psychological experiment was worth the price of admission! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Inescapable," our listener feedback segment, and the return of the renamed SHIELD Sass Report! This week we talk about memories of Coulson, the inexplicable actions of the Chronicoms, the surprising appearance of a "shadow" Simmons, the reprisal of Dr. Fitz, and much more! Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite CoulSass moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD Inescapable Show Notes TVLine's Performers of the Week: Iaian de Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge Taltos' screenshots of Shadow Simmons    

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 5 Review: The Other Thing Storylines begin to merge in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, "The Other Thing," and we're wondering what Daisy will think about fake Coulson and when Fitz and Simmons will return. In the meantime, the holes in Sarge's history seem to point towards something else going on, but we're happy with the Philinda flashback. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "The Other Thing," and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Yoyo's unfairness, Enoch's betrayal, Jemma's fateful decision, Benson's back story, Snowflake's flirtations, and May's dangerous initiation. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD "The Other Thing" Show Notes Sherri Saum's Guest Role and Others Upcoming  

Agents of SHIELD Executive Producers Interview We had the honor of being able to speak to Agents of SHIELD executive producers Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, and Jeff Bell before season 6 began as part of our association with Den of Geek. Although both the article and our original podcast on our Sci Fi Fidelity feed are spoiler-free, we still think you'll find it interesting to listen to the insights of the showrunners behind the Marvel show we love. As mentioned in this podcast, we do have another interview to look forward to in July with the one and only Clark Gregg. You'll be able to hear this interview first on Sci Fi Fidelity, and then it will be shared in The Sandbox feed as soon as we are able. Thank you to Den of Geek for allowing us to share this on both platforms, and we hope you enjoy this special interview edition of the podcast with the executive producers while Agents of SHIELD is on a one-week hiatus. See you next week for Agents of SHIELD season 6 episode 5: "The Other Thing"!

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 4 Review: Code Yellow In this week's Agents of SHIELD episode entitled "Code Yellow," Deke rejoins the team by necessity as Sarge's team unfairly targets him as a parasite-infested zombie, giving us even more details about their overall mission. Could it be that SHIELD and the dimension hoppers have a common enemy? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Code Yellow," and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Deke's ingenuity, Maurissa Tancharoen's guest role, Yoyo's use of powers, Keller's confession and sacrifice, Mack's lack of hypocrisy, May's capture, and more! Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite CoulSass moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD Code Yellow Show Notes Lucas Bryant (Agent Keller) in Haven  

  Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 3 Review: Fear and Loathing on the Planet of Kitson Agents of SHIELD's space storyline heats up in "Fear and Loathing on the Planet of Kitson" as Daisy and Jemma search for Fitz while he and Enoch try to regain the money needed to continue their mission. A casino on Kitson provides the backdrop for one of the most hilarious episodes of the series to date. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Fear and Loathing on the Planet of Kitson," Faith's CoulSass moments (in semi-retirement), and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite CoulSass moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD Fear and Loathing on the Planet of Kitson Show Notes Taltos' screenshot of possible Kree writing on teleportation rings:

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 2 Review: Window of Opportunity "Window of Opportunity" introduced a whole new dynamic to Agents of SHIELD as we learned more about Sarge and his team through the subtle use of hints dropped into their dialogue. With Fitz just missing Simmons out in space, his path to redemption hearkens back to his troubles in season 4, creating a nice bit of dissonance for the journey of Fitz and Enoch. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Window of Opportunity," Faith's CoulSass moments (skipping this week again), and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Snowflake's bloodthirstiness, May's bravado, Sarge's catch phrase, Pax's rebelliousness, Dr. Benson's dissatisfaction, and the cool use of portals in the jewelry heist. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite CoulSass moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD Window of Opportunity Show Notes Taltos screenshot of something metallic:  

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Episode 1 Review: Missing Pieces We're back from the super-long hiatus to talk about the season 6 premiere of Agents of SHIELD, "Missing Pieces," and a lot has changed in the one year time jump since last year's finale. With Mack in charge, SHIELD is in its rebuilding phase, but they're already confronting a new mystery with destructive dimension-hoppers that include a familiar face. Meanwhile, how will the search for Fitz go in deep space? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Missing Pieces, Faith's CoulSass moments (which is taking a pass this week - no sass!), and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Daisy's more finely controlled powers, Simmons' blinding despair, Yoyo's new interests, Mack's leadership style, and the new characters being introduced. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don't forget to vote for your favorite CoulSass moment in the Facebook group as well! Tell us what you think about Agents of SHIELD! We'd love to hear your thoughts about Agents of SHIELD on a future episode of The Sandbox! Use our Feedback page or call 304-837-2278 to tell us your opinions, theories, and general feelings. And while you're at it, why not take a few minutes to leave a rating and review in iTunes? Agents of SHIELD S06E01 "Missing Pieces" Show Notes Taltos' screenshot of Aeonian Script:  

Thankfully, "The End" wasn't actually the end for Agents of SHIELD, but it still knocked us for an emotional loop in giving us some ending for certain characters. Although there is some discussion of whether or not the deaths in this finale were enough to sell the stakes that were set earlier in the season, the impact on the audience was definitely strongly felt, and the tissues were plentiful. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "The End," a special edition of Faith's CoulSass Report, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Talbot's absorbing powers, Deke's disappearing act, Yoyo's reconciliations, Mack's new leadership position, May's surprising rebellion, Daisy's changing of the timeline, Coulson's amazing retirement party, and the completely cruel and wonderful way the writers tricked us regarding Fitz. Read more... The post SB101 – S5E22 – The End appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

"The Force of Gravity" holds several meanings in this week's Agents of SHIELD, not just the obvious power wielded by Glenn Talbot a.k.a. Graviton. It also could refer to the triumphant moment for Philinda shippers as their beloved couple finally came together, or a case could be made that the gravity of family is pulling the fractured team back together as well. It certainly acted as a wonderful build-up to the finale! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "The Force of Gravity," Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about that amazing kiss, Daisy's speech about family, Talbot's continuing mental issues, Mack's reconciliation with Yoyo, Deke's increasing usefulness, the narrowing down of the villain quotient, and the crucial decision facing the team with regard to the use of the Centipede serum. Read more... The post SB100 – S5E21 – The Force of Gravity appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Agents of SHIELD Season 5 Episode 20 Review: The One Who Will Save Us All In “The One Who Will Save Us All,” Agents of SHIELD introduces a new superhero/supervillain in Glen Talbot's gravitonium-enhanced form. Our foreknowledge of what's to come is both a blessing and a curse: we know where this is headed, but […] The post SB99 – S5E20 – The One Who Will Save Us All appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

In choosing "Option Two" in this week's Agents of SHIELD, Coulson turns this episode into a wonderful, horror-style survival story. How ironic given his own survival is in question and Daisy and May move forward with their plan to save him. The fallout from some of the conflicts within the group get their due this week as things are clearly gearing up for the big finale. Will it be a season or series finale? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Option Two," Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mack's focus on the present, Deke's underappreciated skills, Daisy's inconvenient absence, Talbot's surprising rise to power, Fitz' "canary in the coal mine" theory, and Elena's realization about the uselessness of having killed Ruby. Read more... The post SB98 – S5E19 – Option Two appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

In "All Roads Lead..." Agents of SHIELD brings a major conflict to fruition, but there's still so much to resolve, especially among the team. Have they simply pissed of General Hale such that the Kree will bring about the prophecy, or will something else begin the breaking apart of the Earth? It's still impossible to tell where "the destroyer of worlds" comes into play, and the suspense is killing us! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "All Roads Lead...," Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Elena's short-sightedness, Ruby's potential for control given the chance, Alex's gruesome fate, Daisy's display of leadership, Deke's comic relief, the preparations for taking the Zephyr to space, and more! Read more... The post SB97 – S5E18 – All Roads Lead… appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The adventure depicted in this week's Agents of SHIELD episode, "The Honeymoon," probably isn't exactly the honeymoon Fitz and Simmons were hoping for. The theme running throughout "The Honeymoon" appears to be reckless actions or personal weakness, and for better or for worse, examples abound in each of the various storylines. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "The Honeymoon," Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about May's tough love for Coulson, FitzSimmons' need to reassure each other about their invincibility, Elena's arm pain when going super-speed, Ruby's impatience with Alex's help, and Talbot's surprising sleeper status. Read more... The post SB96 – S5E17 – The Honeymoon appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

"Inside Voices" really seemed to break up the team in Agents of SHIELD, and we're really wondering how this might lead to further disaster. With Coulson out in the wilderness with Talbot, Simmons and others off in a quinjet, May and Daisy in Zephyr One, and Mack and Deke stuck at the Lighthouse, things couldn't be more divided. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Inside Voices," Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Simmons' controversial choice to trick Mack, Fitz's emotional reaction to her experiment, Robin's reaction at seeing May again, Hale's motivation for having Creel touch the gravitonium, Ruby's rebellious streak that seems to have gotten the better of her, and much more! Read more... The post SB95 – S5E16 – Inside Voices appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

"Rise and Shine" was just what the second half of Agents of SHIELD season 5 needed: a boost of back story and a motivation for what comes next. Could we be seeing the start of a SHIELD-HYDRA alliance against a common enemy? And what will be the change that prevents the time loop from happening all over again? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Rise and Shine," Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Hale's history with HYDRA, von Strucker's connection with Carl Creel, Whitehall's plans for Hale and Ruby, Daisy's decisions as the interim leader, Simmons' surprising embrace of the invulnerability concept, and Fitz's not-so-surprising rejection of the idea of Deke as his grandson. Read more... The post SB94 – S5E15 – Rise and Shine appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The fear dimension plays tricks on us in this week's episode of Agents of SHIELD entitled "The Devil Complex," but deception lies elsewhere in the story as well when General Hale is brought onboard Zephyr One. With family relationships being revealed and with evidence mounting that the timeline still hasn't been altered, the fractured team has a lot to deal with. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for The Devil Complex, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Fitz's manifest duality, Elena's continuing recovery, Mack's over-protectiveness, Deke's conversation with Jemma, Ivanov's surprising return, Hale's alien puppet master, and Daisy's unavoidable role in what's to come. Read more... The post SB93 – S5E14 – The Devil Complex appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

While "Principia" may be a set-up episode of Agents of SHIELD, the search for CyberTek is a rousing adventure to find a solution to the fear dimension rift, Elena's missing arms, and perhaps even Coulson's fatal condition. Can gravitonium and cybernetic parts fix all of their problems before General Hale finishes her team of... whatever it is she's doing? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "Principia," Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Ruby's robotic nature, Alex Braun's newfound powers, Deke's unwitting grandpa jokes, Fitz's short-tempered manner, Elena's understandable despondence, and Daisy and May's refusal to accept Coulson's situation. Read more... The post SB92 – S5E13 – Principia appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The 100th episode of Agents of SHIELD entitled "The Real Deal" did not disappoint! With plenty of emotional moments, happy and sad, this almost felt like a season (or series) finale. But there's still plenty of story left to tell, and the stage is set for a remarkable second half of the season. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "The Real Deal", Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the ups and downs of the so-called fear dimension, the return of Deathlok, the marriage of Fitzsimmons, the parentage of Deke, the positive attitude of Elena, the importance of symbols, and the reactions of May and Daisy to Coulson's fate. Read more... The post SB91 – S5E12 – The Real Deal appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

As Agents of SHIELD returns from hiatus, "All the Comforts of Home" returns to familiar territory in more ways than one. Although some wonderful new characters spice up the action in this episode, the military enemy is a track well trod on this show. What tricks does Agents of SHIELD still have up its sleeve to make General Hale and her unclear motives surprise us in this second half of the season? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for "All the Comforts of Home," Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Ruby's peculiar powers, General Hale's strange "plan B," Noah's different Chronocom approach, Deke's surprising but welcome return, Elena's tragic dismemberment, and more! Read more... The post SB90 – S5E11 – All the Comforts of Home appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The first pod of Agents of SHIELD ends with lots of death and plenty of questions, and Past Life takes on multiple meanings as an episode title. Apparently our team has made it back to the past, but what does that mean for those left in the future? And has anything been put into place to change things this time around, or does it all center around Coulson's mysterious illness? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Past Life, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Elena's horrible fate, Daisy's self-sacrificial motives, Coulson's big secret, Fitz's gruesome kill tactics, Jemma's amazing rescue, and much more. Read more... The post SB89 – S5E10 – Past Life appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The Best Laid Plans in this week's Agents of SHIELD episode were anything but. Although Mack excelled at rallying the humans against Kasius, the Kree has a few tricks left up his sleeve. And the crew onboard the Zephyr went flying off on a wing and a prayer! What's the deal with the gravitonium, and who the heck is Kasius' so-called seer? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Best Laid Plans, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about May's mom face, Fitz's time loop despair, Deke's decision-making time, Sinara's fateful journey, Kasius' god complex, Mack's leadership skills, and more! Read more... The post SB88 – S5E9 – Best Laid Plans appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

In one of the most brain-melting, heart-warming episodes of Agents of SHIELD yet, The Last Day gives us plenty of answers and leaves us with a thousand more questions. We attempt to break down the time loop in our discussion but also discuss those left in the Lighthouse, and we share our largest listener feedback segment so far this season. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for The Last Day, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Fitz's pivotal dialogue, Kasius' possible next move, Daisy's true culpability, Voss' troubling motives, May's moment of motherhood, Deke's possible parentage, and much more. Read more... The post SB87 – S5E8 – The Last Day appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The setting is beginning to shift in the latest episode of Agents of SHIELD entitled Together or Not At All, and the title belies the separation of the team. Although Kasius and Sinara have a strange togetherness going on, it seems not everyone is headed to the surface where May has been pulled from certain death by Enoch and none other than Robin, now an old woman! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Together or Not At All, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Sinara's uncharacteristic chattiness, Fitz's underappreciated rescue, Deke's continued untrustworthiness, Flint's completely separate agenda, Mack's decision not to go with the group, and the problem of not having a back-up pilot. Read more... The post SB86 – S5E7 – Together or Not At All appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The battle of the Inhumans heats up in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, Fun and Games. With Fitz in the mix, the wheels are in motion for a shift in focus to whatever's on the surface, and with all the deaths they leave behind them, it should be an interesting change for the show moving forward. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Fun and Games, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Quake's fighting style, Fitz's dark-side usefulness, Yoyo's questionable rescue of the new Inhuman, Kasius' mysterious family drama, and the big marriage proposal! Read more... The post SB85 – S5E6 – Fun and Games appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Agents of SHIELD returns to more familiar territory in Rewind, and callbacks are plentiful with the return of Lance Hunter and a reference coming all the way from season 3. We get plenty of answers to questions but plenty more crop up in their place. With Fitz in the future, are we any closer to a solution to the mystery of why SHIELD was sent to 2091 in the first place? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Rewind, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Hunter's questionable contacts, Fitz's increasingly useful dark side, Robin's enigmatic drawings, Enoch's mysterious origins, General Hale's suspicious motivations, and the completely unknown origins of the Lighthouse. Read more... The post SB84 – S5E5 – Rewind appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Daisy enters the ring in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, A Life Earned, but will Kasius discover that there are more SHIELD agents in the Lighthouse? With the many discoveries made in this episode about the true objective of the Kree, the team has to make its move soon before all of its members are captured or worse! Will Fitz be coming to the rescue? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for A Life Earned, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mack's ironic violence, Yoyo's grasp of the situation, Deke's reaction to the transmission, Daisy's new friend Ben, May's unfortunate capture, and what might be going on inside Sinara's head. Read more... The post SB83 – S5E4 – A Life Earned appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Is everyone a bull in a china shop in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, A Life Spent? It's time to discuss whether or not our intrepid heroes are being a bit too brash in combating the complacency of those in the Lighthouse. More lives are at stake besides just those in the team! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for A Life Spent, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Jemma's skillful mentoring, Mack's moral superiority, Yoyo's excellent use of her powers, Daisy's failed attempt at stealth, and the truth behind Deke's "long game." < a href="http://goldenspiralmedia.com/sb82-s5e3-a-life-spent">Read more... The post SB82 – S5E3 – A Life Spent appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Agents of SHIELD is back, but has Orientation introduced a completely different show? Viewers have returned to find that not only is the team in space; they're also in the future! What will this mean for the SHIELD we've come to know and love as well as the individuals affected, some of whom aren't even present? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Orientation, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Fitz's notable absence, the Kree's agenda or lack thereof, Deke's reluctant heroism, Jemma's dangerous knee-jerk reaction, and the new dynamic for the team overall. Read more... The post SB81 – S5E1-2 – Orientation, Parts 1 & 2 appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

It's a world's end for the Framework in the Agents of SHIELD season finale, World's End, and the rescue of the remaining team members was only half of the amazing story. With the battle against Ophelia coming to a close, there's still plenty of mess to clean-up with regard to the Darkhold and the PR problems for inhumans and SHIELD itself. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for World's End, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mackelena, Philinda, and Fitzsimmons, of course, but also Radcliffe's heroic end, Ivanov's hanging threads, Talbot's brush with death, Coulson's deal with Ghost Rider, Daisy's inspirational speech, and that completely baffling ending! Read more... The post SB80 – S4E22 – World's End appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Who has time to confront all these new feelings when you're trying to escape with your life? That question could apply to Ophelia as easily as Fitz or Elena or Coulson or anyone else in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, The Return. Clearly, the show is pivoting towards a season finale that surprisingly involves Ghost Rider. How will it end, and what will they leave for season 5, now that a renewal has been assured? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for The Return, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Fitz's mixed motivations, Simmons' touching forgiveness, Elena's rash but understandable decision, Talbot's wonderful but contentious return, Coulson's conflicted feelings, and much more. Read more... The post SB79 – S4E21 – The Return appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

We finally escape the Framework in the appropriately titled episode of Agents of SHIELD, Farewell, Cruel World, in which not everyone makes it out. The choices that were made along the way, the relationships between many of the characters, and the consequences of the choices that they've made are really the core of this great episode leading into the season 4 finale. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Farewell, Cruel World, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mack's fateful choice, Daisy's surprising sympathy of Trip and Mack, Simmons' crucial mistake, Aida's unexpected powers, and Radcliffe's questionable nobility. Read more... The post SB78 – S4E20 – Farewell, Cruel World appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Has an uprising begun in the Framework is the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, All the Madame's Men? It certainly seems that way as Coulson inspiringly takes to the airwaves while Madame Hydra is down for the count. With Daisy's quake powers back in play and May back on the right team, the tide could certainly be turning as we get closer to the season 4 finale. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for All the Madame's Men, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about how Project Looking Glass might work, what closure Ward might achieve, where May's and Coulson's awakenings might originate, whether Fitz is irredeemable, and who else might be able to come back to reality besides Aida. Read more... The post SB77 – S4E19 – All the Madame's Men appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Considering it was called No Regrets, we certainly did learn a lot about Fitz's regret in this week's Agents of SHIELD episode. And with the highs: seeing Mack back with the team, getting a surprise appearance from Trip; there were the lows: losing a valued member of the team that helped define season 4. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for No Regrets, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Jemma's wavering resolve, Ward's increasing perceptiveness, Mace's heroic actions, May's surprising turn, Fitz's relationship with his father, and the continuing mystery of Aida's true intentions. Read more... The post SB76 – S4E18 – No Regrets appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The Agents of Hydra pod continues in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, Identity and Change, which finds Daisy and Jemma hooking up with another familiar face. Thank goodness Coulson is on board, but surely there will be consequences for the actions of May and Fitz should they ever awaken! Meanwhile we're still trying to decide what Aida's real motivations are. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Identity and Change, the return of Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the ironic life choices of Mack, the beautiful nerdiness of Coulson, the surprising reappearance of Mace, and the understandable shock resulting from Fitz's actions. We can't possibly predict where things are headed next! Read more... The post SB75 – S4E17 – Identity and Change appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

We're back from hiatus, and with What If... it's almost like we're talking about a different show other than Agents of SHIELD! With Jemma and Daisy experiencing the Framework in very different ways, we quickly got a picture of the world we'll be living in up until the finale. And then of course, there's the return of Brett Dalton as Grant Ward - awesome! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for What If... and our listener feedback segment - sorry, no CoulSass Report this week! Coulson was... not himself. This week we talk about Fitz's new personality, May's continued grimness, Coulson's slow awakening, Ward's status within Hydra, and the difficulty Jemma and Daisy will have completing their mission. Read more... The post SB74 – S4E16 – What If… appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Another midseason finale of sorts for Agents of SHIELD with Self Control, and we have a LOT of questions, especially with the vignettes we saw of those who are living their lives in The Framework. A trio of heart-wrenching emotional scenes really had the waterworks going for most of the audience, and the next "pod" is sure to be something completely unexpected, not the least of which is the return of a certain twice-dead character. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Self Control, a week off from Faith's CoulSass moments (no sass!), and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Aida's reasons for wanting emotions, the regrets that may be determining the shape of The Framework, the great fight scene between Daisy and Mace, the suspicions about who was an LMD and who wasn't, and the possible future for many characters from Ivanov in his new body to Simmons in her possibly dead avatar! Read more... The post SB73 – S4E15 – Self Control appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The LMD arc is heating up for its ultimate conclusion in this week's Agents of SHIELD episode entitled The Man Behind the Shield. While Radcliffe goes off to the Framework presumably to be with Agnes, Aida is left with the dirty work alongside (or perhaps in opposition to) the Superior. With the big reveal at the end, who will end up on top, and how will we get there in only one episode? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for The Man Behind the Shield, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about that wonderful flashback for Philinda shippers, the increasingly abrasive Mack, the shifting motivations of Ivanov, the ultimate sass of Coulson, the adjustment of our theories surrounding Aida, and our guesses about the ultimate fate of Fitz and Simmons as they take on four LMDs. Read more... The post SB72 – S4E14 – The Man Behind the Shield appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

A new villain takes over for an old and a new Inhuman shows up in an unexpected place in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode entitled simply BOOM. We have a few bones to pick with Mack and with a few moves the veteran agents botched, but we couldn't get enough of Aida, Agnes, and the implications for Radcliffe, May, and Coulson. We may even *gasp* disagree about Aida's supposedly emotional reactions. Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for BOOM, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the Framework, the necklace (you know the one), the new Inhuman, the reading of the Darkhold, not giving up on May, and much more! Read more... The post SB71 – S4E13 – BOOM appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The return of Agent(s) Koenig was the highlight of this week's Agents of SHIELD episode, Hot Potato Soup. With the Darkhold falling back into the wrong hands, we're introduced to two more potential villains moving forward: the Superior and Fitz's father. But at least we got a "Philinda" kiss! Kind of... Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Hot Potato Soup, Faith's CoulSass Report, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about LMD Radcliffe's manipulation of Fitz, Mack's continued hot-headedness, Koenig's Quake-worship, the mysterious nature of LT Koenig, and the potential fallout for Coulson upon realizng LMD May's true nature. Read more... The post SB70 – S4E12 – Hot Potato Soup appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The title of this week's Agents of SHIELD episode, Wake Up, obviously refers to May's attempt to break out of her simulation, but could it also refer to Coulson's misguided attempt to circumvent the political realities of their new situation? Could Fitz's epiphany be a sort of wake up call as well? It could refer to a lot of things! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Wake Up, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the true nature of LMD May's consciousness, the secretive nature of Mack, the discovery of Fitz's continued deception, the perception of others that Coulson has feelings for May, and the continuing question of the identity of "the Superior." Read more... The post SB69 – S4E11 – Wake Up appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

A secret is revealed in this week's Agents of SHIELD episode entitled The Patriot. How will the dynamic change now that Phil is calling the shots? And oh my goodness, what will LMD May do with the discovery of her true nature? Dave's got a crackpot theory about that one that you won't want to miss! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for The Patriot, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the unfathomable duplicity of Fitz, the emotional nature of Aida 2, the questioned realities of both Mays, the possible redemption arc now in store for Mace, and much more! Read more... The post SB68 – S4E10 – The Patriot appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The LMD arc begins in earnest with Broken Promises, an episode the explores the possibility of an AI suddenly achieving consciousness via the Darkhold. Or is it all just an elaborate ploy based on the ending we saw? Along with the return of Senator Nadeer and her brother, the stories this week drew us right back in after the long Agents of SHIELD hiatus! Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Broken Promises, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Jemma and Daisy teaming up, the ramifications of having LMD May in the mix, the possible manipulation of Fitz by Radcliffe, the true nature of Vijay Nadeer's powers, and much more! Read more... The post SB67 – S4E9 – Broken Promises appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

As the winter finale of Agents of SHIELD, The Laws of Inferno Dynamics brought a lot of story arcs to a head, and we're left wondering where the LMD storyline will continue moving forward. Are Aida's intentions good in her own mind, or has the Darkhold gotten its tendrils into her? Is Eli gone for good, and if Robbie's not done as Coulson suggests, how will he get back this time? And then, of course, there's May... Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for The Laws of Inferno Dynamics, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about the awesome teamwork in the final takedown of Eli, the dynamic between Director Mace and former Director Coulson, the subtle way in which Mack and Elena have been brought together, the satisfying manner in which Daisy was brought back to the team, and much more! Read more... The post SB66 – S4E8 – The Laws of Inferno Dynamics appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

What a way to return from the long hiatus! Deals With Our Devils knocked it out of the park giving us a closer look at the Ghost Rider, a trippy multiple perspective narrative, and the totally unexpected Aida reveal! Can any good come from that epilogue? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for Deals With Our Devils, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Robbie's promise to Ghost Rider, Mack's disobedience under infuence, May's uncharacteristically emotional decision-making, and the innovative filming style of this episode. Read more... The post SB65 – S4E7 – Deals With Our Devils appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Who is the good Samaritan in The Good Samaritan? Did Agents of SHIELD just reference Johnny Blaze from the Ghostrider comics? Before the November hiatus, the series almost seems to come to a sort of Act 1 finale as the last of the ghost crew is disposed of and the truth about Uncle Eli comes to light. So what's in store for the Darkhold and Ghost Rider now, and what happened to Coulson, Fitz, and Robbie in the end? Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for The Good Samaritan, Faith's CoulSass moments, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Robbie's lingering guilt, Gabe's reaction to the truth, Jemma's secret mission, Mace's stern but understandable approach, Coulson's culpability, and the over-arching issue of trust. Read more... The post SB64 – S4E6 – The Good Samaritan appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.