MCU Fan Show - Loki and more Marvel Studios commentary

Join us for our spoiler reviews of the last four episodes of Marvel Studios' What If...? season 2!

S2:E6 What if... Kahhori Reshaped the World?

S2:E7 What if... Hela Found the Ten Rings?

S2:E8 What if... the Avengers Assembled in 1602?

S2:E9 What if... Strange Supreme Intervened?

Join us for our spoiler reviews of the first five episodes of Marvel Studios' What If...? season 2!

S2:E1 What if... Nebula Joined the Nova Corps?

S2:E2 What if... Peter Quill Attacked Earth's Mightiest Heroes?

S2:E3 What if... Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?

S2:E4 What if... Iron Man Crashed Into the Grandmaster?

S2:E5 What if... Captain Carter Fought the Hydra Stomper?

On our 300th episode, we offer a small list of things for which we are incredibly grateful (and then talk about that list forever, as per usual). The good news is you won’t have to listen for very long to discover that you’ve made the list!

We review the latest feature film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Marvels! There was plenty to love about this film thanks to its three charismatic leads and the incredible Khan family, but also a few key elements that fell short. Join us as break it all down!

Join us as we break down one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s finest hours, the Loki season 2 (or series) finale.

Loki just keeps getting better in the penultimate episode of the series’ second season! Join us as we break down a brilliant, thought-provoking episode that is sure to be well-respected!

All of the best things we’ve loved about Loki (and new things we’re loving about the series) have made their way into the fourth episode of the second season. Join us as we break down all of the great scenes and great debates leading up to that shocking ending!

The TVA and all of reality are at take. The only path for our heroes (and villains) is backward, to the 19th century! Join us as we reach the halfway mark of Loki season 2 and break down a big episode for Rovonna Renslayer and Miss Minutes!

There’s a new star in the MCU and his name is Brad, or Bradley. Join us for our full spoiler review of the latest outstanding episode from the sophomore season of Loki!

Loki is back and immediately returns to form with an impressive second season premiere! The TVA is barely hanging on, Loki is unraveling (literally), and only one hero can save us. Thank goodness for OB! Join us as we break it all down in this spoiler review of “Ouroboros”!

Before the second season begins, we take a look back at the glorious first season of Marvel Studios’ Loki! We also review the physical media (4K Blu-ray steelbook) release of that inaugural season. Join us for another lap around the Sacred Timeline while we still have it!

Loki season 2 is still set to premiere on October 6, but we’ll be waiting longer than expected for a few other Disney+ original series from Marvel Studios. Speaking of MCU Disney+ series, they’re headed to physical media in the form of WandaVision and Loki season 1. It’s an exciting development, but all is not well with these Collector’s Editions.

Secret Invasion started with such promise, but fell short in the end. We break down the disappointing finale and discuss whether or not it will really impact previous MCU stories involving Rhodey.

Secret Invasion nears its conclusion with the truth about the “Harvest.” Nick Fury did a very Nick Fury thing and now he needs to fix it, but can he? We break it all down in this spoiler review that also serves as a tribute to series MVP Olivia Colman. Join us!

Secret Invasion continues with its shortest, most action-packed episode while still delivering compelling character drama. Join us as we discuss the truths revealed and the suspicions confirmed. Also, we must take a little time to consider the MCU’s relationship with death.

The spy games continue as we reach the halfway mark in Secret Invasion! Join us as we break down the beginning of Fury’s romance, Gravik’s increasingly intricate plot, Talos standing up for himself, and what it means to call Fury “Nick.” Oh, and Super Skrulls!

“Promises” were indeed broken, but many important truths were revealed in the second episode of Secret Invasion! Talos tells Fury something the latter doesn’t know, the Skrulls have already gained a tremendous amount of power, Rhodey runs out of patience for Fury, and Fury has a secret of his own that’s remained hidden from all of us until now! It’s a lot. Join us as we break it all down!

Marvel Studios is back on Disney+ with a thrilling debut episode for Secret Invasion! Nick Fury returns, but he’s changed. We see it and so does everyone around him. Join us as we break down a series premiere with a lot of plot that puts us through the paces of the spy genre while still delivering powerful, intimate scenes that pack an emotional punch.

The Marvel Studios release slate has been reshuffled again with Deadpool 3 moving up and everything else, including both Avengers movies and Fantastic Four, moving back. There was no choice but to move things around, but allow us point out a silver lining or two. Also, Sean shares his Secret Invasion non-spoiler review.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an instant classic in any dimension. Please join us as we discuss this watershed moment in animation and superhero storytelling in any medium!

James Gunn and his band of misfits have given the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet another instant classic while taking their final bow. Join us as we break down this remarkable film that sends the Guardians flying away together into the forever and beautiful sky!

Marvel Studios goes back to basics, focusing on character, connection, and a whole lot of fun in the teaser trailer for The Marvels. Join us as we discuss why it looks like Kamala Khan has already passed her Avengers test!

Marvel Studios’ next Disney+ series is a science fiction espionage thriller that looks about as grounded as a story with radiation-enhanced shapeshifters can be (and that’s a good thing). We know what this trailer wants fans to think, but will Secret Invasion really be Nick Fury’s last fight in the MCU? Let’s discuss!

We open this episode addressing the arrest of Jonathan Majors and statements from his attorney before breaking down all of the news surrounding the reported firing of Victoria Alonso from Marvel Studios.

It’s time to honor the best of yesteryear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Please join us in celebrating the best stories, performances, moments, and more from Marvel Studios in 2022 as we unveil the nominees and winners of the MCU Fan Awards!

We learned a lot about Kang(s) in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, making this a good time for a speculation spectacular! We discuss the future of Kang variants in the MCU and the heroes they’ll be up against in the next two Avengers films (and a couple of other stories in advance of The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars). 

The new dynasty has begun. Kang has arrived in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, leaving us intimidated and impressed! How about the rest of the movie? We discuss all that’s great, not so great, and everything in between in this spoiler review of Marvel Studios’ first Phase Five installment!

Are we ready for one last ride? Not even close, but fortunately, that’s a few months away. For now, we share our thoughts on the latest trailer for GOTG Vol. 3. The movie continues to look as fantastic as it did in the first trailer and our anticipation is as high as it can get. We just wish Marvel would show a little less in the marketing for this film (and others).

As Marvel Studios shifts from Phase Four to Phase Five, it’s time to address the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, we discuss how enthusiastic we are about the MCU’s recent past and present, the varying levels of success throughout Phase Four, fan expectations, and whether or not the MCU is running out of steam, as some have argued. We also look to the future to explore how the MCU may evolve, in and outside of the story, as The Multiverse Saga continues!

Marvel Studios is promising the beginning or a new dynasty and we are ready for it after the latest trailer for Antman and The Wasp: Quantumania! Jonathan Majors looks incredible as Kang in a film that not only launches Phase 5, but sets the tone for The Multiverse Saga. It’s not the sort of space we usually see the Ant-Man franchise occupy, but that’s a good thing, especially when the emotional core of the series remains intact as the story expands. We break it all down here!

We're on the journey toward the end of an era as Marvel Studios and James Gunn have blessed us with the first trailer for GotG Vol. 3! Yes, it has us wondering and worrying about the fate of Rocket, but what this trailer does best is remind showcase what's made this franchise so special to audiences worldwide, and at a record pace. It's the wild, hilarious ride that brought us in, and the heart that's kept us here for 8 years and counting. By the looks of it, the finale may prove that Gunn and company saved their best for last. Join us as we break down the trailer and explore the legacy of this phenomenal franchise!

It’s the second Marvel Masterpiece for director Ryan Coogler in as many tries. We break down this remarkable film full of powerful performances in our spoiler review!

It’s the second Marvel Masterpiece for director Ryan Coogler in as many tries. We break down this remarkable film full of powerful performances in our spoiler review!

The first Marvel Studios Special Presentation had better not be the last! Werewolf by Night is a good scare, great fun, and superb storytelling. We break down the birth of a new Halloween tradition in this spoiler review!

Whose show is this? It’s Jennifer Walters’ show, clearly, and no one else’s! The fourth wall isn’t broken so much as shattered in a finale unlike any that we’ve ever seen in the MCU. So, did it work? Let’s discuss.

Ribbit and rip it, indeed! Leapfrog makes his long-awaited MCU debut in the latest She-Hulk: Attorney at Law! Oh, and Daredevil is here as well, which is pretty cool. There is certainly no denying the chemistry between Jennifer Walters and Matt Murdock. We break down the team-up and the hook-up in this spoiler review!

“The Retreat” was a whole lot of fun wrapped around an incredibly emotional moment in Jennifer Walters’ ever-compelling arc. Have a seat in the calming chair as we break down one of the best MCU Disney+ episodes of 2022. Today is today! 

Things have been going pretty well for Jennifer Walters. She’s got a great job. She’s starting to love being a superhero even if that’s not she originally wanted. She just won the right to keep the name that she learned to love, She-Hulk. What does she need to do next? Learn that “Just Jen” is just as amazing as She-Hulk. Let’s discuss!

Titania returns as a literal show-stealer in “Mean, Green, and Straight Poured into These Jeans.” Jameela Jamil is sensational as the nemesis who (unwittingly) helps Jennifer Walter discover that she not only likes, but loves being She-Hulk. Let’s talk about all of that and the Avongers!

Is this not real magic? The MCU’s next great duo, Wongers and Madisynn, are here with an unparalleled mastery of the mystic arts. Travel with us to a diff dimensh in this spoiler review!

“The People vs. Emil Blonsky” takes She-Hulk: Attorney at Law into true television comedy format with A and B stories that connect with mostly good, but sometimes mixed results. The episode is at its best with Jennifer Walters giving Emil Blonsky the fair parole hearing he deserves, while the biggest laughs come from the series trolling its trolls. Just perfect.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law continues with “Superhuman Law,” an outstanding follow-up to a fantastic first episode. This installment delivers big laughs as it brings The Incredible Hulk back into the MCU fold in entertaining fashion. Better still, all of the fun is buoyed by the compelling character arc of Jennifer Walters. She may not want to be a superhero, but that’s just who she is. Let’s discuss!

The first episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is here and "A Normal Amount of Rage" has given way to an overabundance of joy! From Tatiana Maslany's pitch-perfect performance as Jennifer Walters to Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner hinting at a gamma-irradiated future in the MCU, we break it all down and begin our latest spoiler review series here!

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty has a director in Destin Daniel Cretton! Based on what he did helming Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings, this is incredible news. The Kang Dynasty isn’t the only Avengers movie in 2025, however, so who will direct Secret Wars? Let’s discuss.

Marvel Studios returned to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con and dropped a staggering amount of major announcements that left us reeling! Hear our reactions and analysis as all of the incredible news was breaking and we learned what we’ll be looking forward to for the next three and a half years. Phase Five is near and will finish The Multiverse Saga that Phase Four started!

There is only one word we need to describe No Normal, the Ms. Marvel season finale. Hint: it starts with an "M." No, not that one. It's magic. Absolute magic, if we get two words. We break it all down here, including that other M-word and the mid-credit cameo.

Thor returns and The Mighty Thor debuts in the last Marvel Studios feature film that’s drawing a somewhat more divisive reaction than we normally see. That’s true here as one host loves the movie while another isn’t quite so over the moon. In any event, it’s time to break it all down, HERE AND NOW!

Ms. Marvel is “Seeing Red” in an action-packed fourth episode. Kamala Khan explores Karachi where she makes new friends and discovers more about the Djinn and her own past. Meanwhile, Muneeba reveals the truth behind her aversion to imagination in a conversation with her own mother, Sana. We break it all down here!

Ms. Marvel is “Destined” for greatness with a third episode that is even better than the fantastic first two. The mythology around Kamala Khan and her powers is getting bigger, but the emotional core of this story remains firmly rooted in family. This story has tons of heart and we love it.