In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Uday discuss the latest Marvel movie to hit theaters Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. (Coming to Disney+ February 1, 2023.)

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00:25 – Intros

01:00 - Uday is VERY excited to talk about Wakanda Forever

03:45 - The high emotional stakes in this film

06:45 - Shuri as the lead and her emotional journey. The fate of Queen Ramonda.

15:13 - Solutions to bring back Angela Bassett after a performance of a lifetime.

16:10 - Attempts at humanizing Namor. Namor's journey.

20:30 - It's all about Riri (or not)

22:24 - What if Shuri had killed Namor?

26:40 - Ramonda and Okoye relationship. The "Queen Mother."

30:00 - Val, Ross, Vibranium, and other plans and implications.

37:20 - Where will be we see Val next?

39:10 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever final thoughts. Killmonger thoughts.

40:53 - Creating 3-dimensional women in the MCU

41:49 - Riri as a well-rounded character, and excitement about the Ironheart series.

44:02 – Outros

Podcast credits and show notes

Contributors/Writers

Ayla Ruby

Brian Kitson

Uday Kataria

Executive Producer/Editor

Lizzie Hill

Recorded on 12/18/22.

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