Discovering The MCU (A Marvel Podcast)

The podcast takes a directional turn at Bryan's direction: We leave The Infinity Saga and dive into Netflix's 2015 entry, DAREDEVIL. This condensed episode covers Season 1, Episodes 1-6. Tangential discussions include fast food burgers and NYC bodegas.

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and unspoiled noob to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you've just discovered the MCU (like Pat) and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in (like Bryan) and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

Originally Recorded on 7/6/26 via Zoom.

Episode 24 is a culmination of all 23 episodes and films of the MCU Infinity Saga that have come before. Bryan and Pat rank all 23 films, from worst to first, with fan rankings included! No deep dives here. Willa also weighs in with her thoughts on her least favorite and top five MCU films.

We also reveal where the Podcast will go next. It might not be what you're expecting!

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and unspoiled noob to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you've just discovered the MCU (like Pat) and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in (like Bryan) and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

MUSIC: Select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at ⁠⁠⁠blamsiss.bandcamp.com⁠⁠⁠!  #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS

Originally Recorded on 3/15/26 via Zoom.

This Episode is dedicated to the memory of Pat's best friend and OG friend of the Podcast, Mike Grossman, who passed away unexpectedly in March at the young age of 49.

Episode 23 is a deep dive discussion into the final movie of Phase 3: Spider-Man Far From Home. Off topic rambles include Unfortunate Superpowers, Cat Parenthood, and Frosted Mini-Wheats.

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and unspoiled noob to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you've just discovered the MCU (like Pat) and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in (like Bryan) and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

MUSIC: Select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at ⁠⁠⁠blamsiss.bandcamp.com⁠⁠⁠!  #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS

Originally Recorded on 5/25/25 via Zoom.

You've been so patient, so we're happy to present you with this little X-Mas gift: A MEGA-sized two part episode deep dive into the Super Bowl of MCU films-- AVENGERS: ENDGAME! Join us on our analysis of one helluva epic movie with our usual smattering of off-topic side conversations...

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and unspoiled noob to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you've just discovered the MCU (like Pat) and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in (like Bryan) and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

MUSIC: Select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at ⁠⁠⁠blamsiss.bandcamp.com⁠⁠⁠!  #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS

Originally Recorded on 12/8, 12/9 & 12/18/24 via Zoom.

You've been so patient, so we're happy to present you with this little X-Mas gift: A MEGA-sized two part episode deep dive into the Super Bowl of MCU films-- AVENGERS: ENDGAME! Join us on our analysis of one helluva epic movie with our usual smattering of off-topic side conversations...

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and unspoiled noob to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you've just discovered the MCU (like Pat) and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in (like Bryan) and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

MUSIC: Select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at ⁠⁠⁠blamsiss.bandcamp.com⁠⁠⁠!  #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS

Originally Recorded on 12/8, 12/9 & 12/18/24 via Zoom.

Happy Holidays, fellow Marvel fans!  We have been so eXcited to talk about this one that we rushed it through the editing room, and here it is!  Here, Bryan & Pat explore the super-fun 10th installment in the MCU film franchise, "Guardians of the Galaxy", and we're giving the music room to shine, so we hope you enjoy that!  We discuss such wide ranging topics as Mystery Fluids, law enforcement on Utopian worlds, and the fact that Pat has not seen... *checks notes* Moneyball.

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and newbie to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints,. Whether you've just discovered the MCU and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

MUSIC: We're going with the tracks from the movie while we dicuss the plot, but aftwerward we go back to our usual formula: with select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at blamsiss.bandcamp.com!  #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS

Originally Recorded on 12/17/21 via Zoom (As always, we're a work in progress, friends!)

WE ARE GROOT.

We're BACK, MCU friends!  After a summer away from the 'cast, Bryan & Pat return, this time going on a deep dive the beloved 15th installment in the MCU film franchise, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"!  Pat remains spoiler-free after the pause!  We fired up the cassette deck for this one too!

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and newbie to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints,. Whether you've just discovered the MCU and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

MUSIC: We're going with the tracks from the movie while we dicuss the plot, but aftwerward we go back to our usual formula: with select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at blamsiss.bandcamp.com!  #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS

Originally Recorded on 10/21/22 via Zoom.

WE ARE GROOT.

We're back with Episode 21, as we break down "Captain Marvel", a new MCU tale with new characters to dive into! Tangential discussions include Taco Bell™, Sports Illustrated, and Merkins.

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and unspoiled noob to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you've just discovered the MCU (like Pat) and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in (like Bryan) and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

MUSIC: Select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at ⁠⁠⁠blamsiss.bandcamp.com⁠⁠⁠!  #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS

Originally Recorded on 1/22/24 via Zoom.

Episode 20 is here, and in this installment size definitely matters as we tackle Ant-Man & the Wasp, a star-studded caper that we enjoyed the hell out of! Tracking the ultimate movie McGuffin, tangential discussions on tardigrades and good seafood ensue. Join us and be entertained!

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and unspoiled noob to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you've just discovered the MCU (like Pat) and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in (like Bryan) and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

MUSIC: Select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at ⁠⁠⁠blamsiss.bandcamp.com⁠⁠⁠!  #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS

Originally Recorded on 11/30/23 via Zoom.

At last, we bring you the highly anticipated Episode 19: our insanely deep dive into the bigboi of MCU movies, "AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR". Featuring (for the first time), a special guest: Andy Gillund, a good pal and fellow MCU geek. Clocking in at just over 3 hours, we've broken this episode into two digestible parts. We hope you enjoy and feel it was worth the wait!

Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and unspoiled noob to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU (in the order of their theatrical release) from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you've just discovered the MCU (like Pat) and want to see what it's all about or whether you are already all in (like Bryan) and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!

MUSIC: Select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at ⁠⁠⁠blamsiss.bandcamp.com⁠⁠⁠!  #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS

Originally Recorded on 8/12/23 via Zoom.