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Dig deep into Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Inhumans, Runaways, Daredevil, Agent Carter, Jessica Jones, and the Avengers movies series with theories, comic-book backgrounds, and your feedback! Ben Avery, Daniel Butcher and friends analyze, theorize, and discuss each episode of ABC's and Netflix's…

Ben Avery and Daniel Butcher


    • May 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    4.2 from 128 ratings Listeners of Welcome to Level Seven that love the show mention: agents of shield, ben and daniel, marvel cinematic universe, agent carter, aos, marvel's agents, mcu, things marvel, marvel podcast, marvel comics, marvel movies, disclosure, hot mess, avengers, avery, abc, movies and tv, seven, tv shows, fun and entertaining.


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    The Welcome to Level Seven podcast is an absolute delight for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hosted by Ben Avery and Daniel Butcher, this podcast provides in-depth analysis and discussions on all things related to the MCU, with a primary focus on the TV series Agents of SHIELD. The hosts bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to their discussions, making it a truly enjoyable listen.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' extensive knowledge of the source material. They frequently reference the comics and other media that inspired the MCU, providing valuable insights and connections that enhance the overall understanding and appreciation of the franchise. Their research is thorough, ensuring that listeners are getting accurate and up-to-date information on all things MCU.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its inclusivity and engagement with its listeners. Ben and Daniel value feedback from their audience, often incorporating listener comments and theories into their discussions. They create a sense of community among fans by encouraging interaction through social media platforms.

    However, one possible downside to the Welcome to Level Seven podcast is its narrow focus on Agents of SHIELD. While it's understandable given their expertise in this particular series, some listeners may prefer a more comprehensive coverage of other MCU shows or movies. It would be beneficial if they expanded their discussions to include more content from the wider Marvel universe.

    In conclusion, if you're a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe or Agents of SHIELD specifically, I highly recommend giving the Welcome to Level Seven podcast a listen. Ben Avery and Daniel Butcher provide insightful analysis, engaging discussions, and an overall entertaining experience for all fans. Their passion for the source material shines through in each episode, making it a must-listen for any Marvel enthusiast.



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    DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN 1×07 & 1×08 “Art for Art’s Sake” & “Isle of Joy”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 66:21 Transcription Available


    Ben and Samantha talk about the two almost final episodes of Born Again. And Ben is relieved because he doesn't have to do bad impressions of his co-hosts' voices . . .

    DAREDEVEL: BORN AGAIN 1×05 & 1×06 “With Interest” & “Excessive Force”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 54:25 Transcription Available


    Ben is running solo this week with the two episodes that were released together in one night from Daredevil: Born Again.

    DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN 1×03 & 1×04 “The Hallow of His Hand” & “Sic Semper System”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 53:20


    Ben and Samantha chat about the next two episodes of Born Again. The lack of Karen, Foggy, and Daredevil is heavy. The loss of White Tiger is heavy. But the relationships involved are helping drive the show, from Kingpin and Vanessa to Matt and Heather.

    DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN 1×01 & 02 “Heaven’s Half Hour” & “Optics” – WTL7 427

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 82:45


    Ben and Samantha return to Hell's Kitchen to visit some old friends!!! And then two of the old friends left pretty quickly. And then we made some NEW friends! And Matt's still there! Here we review the first two episodes of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN . . .  And Matt may not be suiting up to […]

    CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 54:15


    Ben and Samantha ventured out to see CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD and . . . And . . . it's not bad. They take it apart in this episode, exploring the good, the bad, and the GAMMA.

    “Amazing Fantasy” & “The Parker Luck” YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN 1×01 & 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 61:33


    Ben and Stewart talk about the first two episodes of YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN! Thank you, Patreon Patrons!!! You rule the universe with your awesomeness!!!

    THE COULSON COMIC CHRONICLES: The Infinity Watch (2024) #1 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 37:27


    Yesterday saw the release of TWO comics that are related to the MCU . . . if not part of the MCU proper.  The Inifinty Watch #1 continues the event from last summer and spring, which featured the return of Coulson from the dead to take on the role of DEATH after becoming the Death […]

    VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 54:00


    Ben takes a road trip to see the final movie in the VENOM TRILOGY! Yes. A Venom trilogy exists in out universe now. And . . . it's not bad. A co-production with Strangers and Aliens. (In other words, it's just getting posted to both podcasts.)

    AGATHA ALL ALONG 1×04 “If I Can’t Reach You, Let My Song Teach You” – WTL7 422

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 65:32


    Agatha All Along continues! And Ben and Stewart explore the next trial on the Witch's Road! We ask that if you watch Agatha All Along and have thoughts, let us know them!!! Send us an e-mail to studioavery@gmail.com or send us a message through Patreon or Facebook. Thank you!!! [shownotesclose]

    AGATHA ALL ALONG 1×03 “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials” – WTL7 421

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 76:09


    Agatha All Along continues! And Ben and Stewart explore the first trial on the Witch's Road! We ask that if you watch Agatha All Along and have thoughts, let us know them!!! Send us an e-mail to studioavery@gmail.com or send us a message through Patreon or Facebook. Thank you!!! [shownotesclose]

    AGATHA ALL ALONG 1×01 & 1×02 “Seekest Thou the Road” & “Circle Sewn with Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate” – WTL7 420

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 64:07


    Agatha All Along is here, with a two-episode season premiere. For this episode, Ben and Stewart explore the beginnings of the journey down the witch's road. We ask that if you watch Agatha All Along and have thoughts, let us know them!!! Send us an e-mail to studioavery@gmail.com or send us a message through Patreon or […]

    LOKI 2×05 “Science/Fiction” & 2×06 “Glorious Purpose” – WTL7 419

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 85:35


    This episode features Ben and Stewart's discussion about the final two episodes of Loki season 2. It's no spoiler: they like it. In fact, it's one of Ben's all-time favorite Marvel shows!!! We ask that if you watch Agatha All Along and have thoughts, let us know them!!! Send us an e-mail to studioavery@gmail.com or send […]

    LOKI 2×04 “The Heart of the TVA” – WTL7 418

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 36:20


    We move from buddy-cop to “getting the band back together” in this episode that features more spaghettification than a Pfazollis on Valentine's Day (which, granted, may not be much but I felt it sounded good). Ben is solo again, after a recording filled with bad audio that DID feature Samantha and Stewart . . . […]

    LOKI 2×03 “1893” – WTL7 417

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 36:20


    Some of the buddy-cops through time vibe remains as Mobius, Loki, Sylvie, Renslayer, and Miss Minutes are all after Timely . . . the He Who Remains variant that holds the key to all their goals. This episode also encapsulates everything Ben loves about time travel! (This episode was already LATE and became even LATER […]

    THE COULSON CHRONICLES 2: The Death Stone Saga & Battle Scars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 44:48


    Coulson's story continues in comics as he gets brought back to life and the newest Infinity Stone gives him some sort of death power . . . what does it mean? We find out a little bit more in the final six pages of the following annuals:Ms. Marvel Annual #1 (July 31, 2024)Wolverine Annual #1 […]

    DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (and the other Deadpool movies too) – WTL7 415

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 114:10


    Something's frozen over, because Ben had gone to the theater to see a Deadpool movie. And he watched two other Deadpool movies. And then he talked about Deadpool with Samantha and Stewart. Did he liked it? And will the MCU ever be the same again??? And what does this mean for all these other 20th […]

    Coulson’s Back! THE COULSON CHRONICLES Crossover with Comic Book Time Machine – WTL7 414

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 40:51


    Philip Coulson died in the comics. Then he returned as an evil creation of Mephisto. And now he's back again! This episode is being posted to both Comic Book Time Machine and Welcome to Level Seven since it deals with both the worlds of Agents of SHIELD and the comic books!

    MADAME *sigh* WEB – WTL7 413

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 84:22


    This is an episode about a movie. Ben and Samantha are in it. The movie is Madame Web. BUT . . . there's also some talk about the recent superhero news!!!

    Jessica Jones 2×5-9 “AKA The Octopus”, “AKA Facetime”, “AKA I Want Your Cray Cray”, “AKA Ain’t We Got Fun”, and “AKA Shark in the Bathtub, Monster In the Bed” – WTL7 412

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 85:28


    You read the title . . . this episode covers the middle section of Jessica Jones season 2! Ben and Samantha discuss “AKA The Octopus”, “AKA Facetime”, “AKA I Want Your Cray Cray”, “AKA Ain't We Got Fun”, and “AKA Shark in the Bathtub, Monster In the Bed” – whew! Lots to cover! Also, some […]

    THE MARVELS – WTL7 411

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 96:51


    It's a controversial movie. The Marvels did not set any records . . . in a positive way. Now the Agents come together to talk through the movie that people are talking about because it's a movie with Marvel characters. Also, it's a follow up to Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Secret Invasion, and Wandavision. Surely […]

    LOKI 2×02 “Breaking Brad” – WTL7 410

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 70:21


    Behold! Loki and Mobius in all their glory in a buddy time-cop episode for the ages!!! What do YOU think about Loki so far???

    LOKI 2×01 “Ouroboros” – WTL7 409

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 90:59


    Loki is back! And his show takes up RIGHT AFTER the final moments of Loki season 1!!! And Loki does what he's best at – he brings shenanigans! Time-slipping shenanigans! Speaking of time traveling shenanigans . . . we slipped past episode 408 because of some technical difficulties . . . it will arrive sometime […]

    I Am Groot Season 2 – WTL7 407

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 50:33


    Groot is BACK! And so are Ben and Samantha! In season 2 of Groot, one more set between the main movie and the post-credit of Guardians 2, Groot is up to more misadventures as he goes about his child-like life: eating treats, meeting creatures, and just generally bringing chaos! [shownites_close]

    JESSICA JONES 2×1-4 “AKA Start at the Beginning”, “AKA Freak Accident”, “AKA Sole Survivor”, & “AKA God Help the Hobo” – WTL7 406

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 90:50


    NETFLIX IS BACK! We're jumping into the second season of Jessica Jones, and once more we are taking on multiple episodes at a time! For this episode, we dive into the first four episodes of Jessica Jones! Join Ben and Samantha as they dissect and examine the next chapter in Jessica Jones' story!

    SECRET INVASION 1×05 & 06 “Harvest” & “Home” – WTL7 405

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 92:46


    It's a REAL episode! The episode where we talk about the END of Secret Invasion. And we have FOUR hosts. Yes. Ben. Stewart. Samantha. And Daniel. The gang's all here! But did the gang LIKE Secret Invasion? And how long does Ben rant and complain and explain his issues? Find out here!!!

    404 File Not Found – WTL7404 :)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 1:37


    It started as a joke . . . And then it was created and posted as a joke. But I mean, c'mon. It's four hundred and four episodes!

    SECRET INVASION 1×04 “Beloved” – WTL7 403

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 81:09


    The SECRET INVASION continues! Ben and Samantha talk about it! That is to say, Ben RANTS about it and Samantha puts up with his ranting . . . If this is how things are going in episode 4, where is this series taking us? What will episodes 5 and 6 be like?

    SECRET INVASION 1×02 & 1×03 “Promises” and “Betrayed” – WTL7 402

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 80:45


    The SECRET INVASION continues! And there are some wild revelations that might have been unexpected! (Like Fury's relationship with that one person… And who's a Skrull???) This episode marks the midway point of the series. Where will it go from here?

    SECRET INVASION 1×01 “Resurrection” – WTL7 401

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 84:27


    The Secret Invasion is HERE! Nick Fury is back! Maria Hill is back! (Cue the sad trombone…) Talos is back! Talos' daughter G'iah is back! And everyone is off to a good start! (Except Maria Hill.) It's a new Disney+ series, with a lot of old faces. And now that we think about it, “old” […]

    SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – WTL7 400

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 109:59


    It's episode 400!!! And it's another movie in 2023!!! And is it MCU??? We ask! They answered! Miles Morales and Gwen Stacey take on the multiverse in what some people have called one of the best second chapters in a trilogy ever! And one of those people is Ben! Ben and Samantha also touch on: […]

    RUNAWAYS 3×1-4 “Smoke and Mirrors”, “The Great Escape”, “Lord of Lies”, and “Rite of Thunder” – WTL7 399

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 74:43


    With Punisher season 1 out of the way and Secret Invasion a little ways off, the WTL7 crew decided to jump into the Hulu corner of the MCU and get back into Runaways! What wasn't known at the time was that this was our last chance to see it on D+! Will we ever get […]

    PUNISHER 1×10-13 “Virtue of the Vicious,” “Danger Close,” “Home, ” and “Memento Mori” – WTL7 398

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 78:37


    Wrapping up the first season of Punisher just a few years late . . . Ben and Stewart talk about the series, the ending, the ideas, and their feelings about watching the show.

    GUARDIAN OF THE GALAXY Vol. 3 – WTL7 397

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 89:14


    It's time to go COSMIC!!! But is it the LAST time??? Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has arrived! People seem to like it, but did Ben, Stewart, and Samantha? And how does it work as a final part in a trilogy that has three movies, a holiday special, and two other movies? For you […]

    PUNISHER 1×5-9 “Gunner”, “The Judas Goat”, “Crosshairs”, “Cold Steel”, and “Front Toward Enemy” – WTL7 396

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 78:17


    We continue our coverage (started a few YEARS ago) of PUNISHER in a new/old format. “New” to Punisher . . . but “old” because we've used this before in some of the other series we fell behind on. Going forward – new shows will continue to be explored one episode at a time, but backlog […]

    SHE-HULK 1×09 – “Whose Show Is This?” (WTL7 395)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 71:36


    And so we come to the end. Is it a satisfying end? For some . . . Will we see more? Perhaps . . . Will we ever see Jen again? Probably . . . But for now, we talk about the absurd ending and the fourth wall breaking and the Bruce Banner developments and […]

    State of the MCU Spring 2023 (WTL7 394)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 29:08


    Daniel Butcher officially returns to the fold as he joins Ben to talk about some of the stuff going on in the real world around the MCU, from lay offs to legal issues. For those who are unfamiliar, Daniel is the co-founder of the podcast. He and Ben started Welcome to Level Seven back when […]

    IRON FIST 2×09 – April 1, 2023 with Daniel and Stewart (WTL7 393)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 64:57


    On this BEAUTIFUL April 1, 2023, Dandy Daniel Butcher and Agent Le Stew continue their coverage of the LONG RUNNING Netflix series (will these Netflix series EVER STOP!) Iron Fist, and it's SECOND season is wrapping up with (say it with me, because you know what Daniel's going to say) “SO . . . MUCH […]

    SHE-HULK 1×7 & 8 – “The Retreat” and “Ribbit and Rip It” (WTL7 392)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 55:59


    In “The Retreat” Jen gets a welcome break from it all. Well, eventually she decides it's welcome. In “Ribbit and Rip It” Jen gets a welcome break in her streak of bad luck with men. In both of these, we get a welcome introduction to some well known and not so well known characters. Specifically, […]

    ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA – WTL7 391

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 101:29


    This is the movie that's setting off Phase Five. It's also one of the least anticipated MCU movies in recent times. But even without the hype, was it good? Was it fun? Find out what we thought here!

    SHE-HULK 1×05 & 06 “Mean, Green, and Straight Poured into These Jeans” & “Just Jen” – WTL7 390

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 61:55


    Two legal cases! A courtroom battle, a post-marital negotiation, AND a wedding fight! And for the second time in a year, one of Ben's favorite characters shows up on the screen!!! And then there's the Intelligencia website for hateful man-babies, which is fun to say but not so fun to recognize in the real world […]

    JAMES GUNN: The Hero We Want? Or the Hero We Deserve? – WTL7 389

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 81:41


    James Gunn and his DC decision making partner, Peter Safran, recently announced the beginning of a DC Cinematic Universe, called the DCU for short. This slate of films takes over where Zac Snyder left off, sort of, because other people have ALSO taken over where Zac Snyder left off. And it will both continue the […]

    I AM GROOT (Season One) – WTL7 388

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 58:48


    Keeping in the galactic side of the MCU, we join the Guardians of the Galaxy as they leave Groot unattended and let him murder a civilization, airlock an alien, and shave a bird like creature. Yes, it's the IAM GROOT shorts!!! Also . . . is it MCU??? Some say yes, some say no . […]

    THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL – WTL7 387

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 61:41


    Let's head back to the spacey side of the MCU…Let's gather round the yuletide fire or something…Let's bask the the peace and goodwill and joy that only KIDNAPPING KEVIN BACON can grant us!!! Yes, it's another special presentation from Marvel Studios! Join Ben, Stewart, and Samantha as they talk about this Holiday special and argue […]

    BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER – WTL7 386

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 124:53


    It's time to return to Wakanda! (But only for a few hours, not forever!) With a new legacy for the title character, we take a look at what we think about: The new “villain” and his comic book roots The new Black Panther The new allies The new armors And the artistic expression of grief […]

    MS. MARVEL 1×06: “No Normal” – WTL7 385

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 66:41


    MS. MARVEL finishes her first season with: A cliffhanger ending that'll be resolved . . . in a movie! A scene with a mutant stinger that will be resolved . . . in Deadpool? The longest, mot elaborate Home Alone reference in TV history! More touching family moments! A perfect ending . . . that spins […]

    WEREWOLF BY NIGHT – WTL7 384

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 80:53


    Ben and Stewart take a look at WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, a Disney+ Special Presentation that came just in time for Ben's birthday! This special has it all: evocative music; black and white cinematography; cool bad guys; a werewolf; and MAN-THING!!! He's here in the MCU now! Also, Ben reused this episode on his other podcasts […]

    SHE-HULK 1×03 & 04 “The People vs. Emil Blonsky” & “Is This Not Real Magic?” – WTL7 383

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 79:51


    Do you believe in magic? Especially the magic of gust stars??? We do! There's superhero battles, there's lawyering, there's Abomination, there's Wong, there's magicians who shouldn't be, and there's Madisynn with two N's and a Y . . . but it's not where you think!!!

    D23 2022 – WTL7 382

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 97:47


    Stewart, Samantha, and Ben talk about the Marvel related news coming from Disney's D23.

    Ms. Marvel 1×04 & 1×05: “Seeing Red” & “Time and Again” – WTL7 381

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 52:48


    MS. MARVEL episodes 4 and 5 are Ms. Marvel's adventures in Pakistan . . .FIRST as a young woman navigating family and social scenarios and as a young hero navigating superheroing with the world hanging in the balance . . .THEN traveling back in time to the 1940s to SEE part of her family history and […]

    SHE-HULK 1×01 & 02 – “A Normal Amount of Rage” & “Superhuman Law” – WTL7 380

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 63:20


    Ben and Samantha cover the first two episodes of SHE-HULK! She-Hulk debuts! Hulk returns! Law is practiced! Bad guys are fought! And a new show is born . . .

    MS. Marvel 1×02 & 1×03 “Crushed” & “Destined” – WTL7 379

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 83:39


    MS. MARVEL episodes 2 and 3 feature a superhero learning to be a superhero. A daughter learning to be a daughter. A young woman learning to navigate young adulthood. The team reunites to talk about it . . . Ben, Samantha, and Stewart have opinions . . . But we want to know what you think!!! […]

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