Finally! The last mid-season break is (supposedly) over! "The End of the Beginning" represents a major turning point for the show, as it directly ties into the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Is this a satisfying twist for the MCU? Who is The Clairvoyant? Has all the relationship drama run its course? Is being forced to follow events in the movies hurting or helping the series? Tune in to find out. Plus, the team discusses listener questions and email.

SHOW NOTES:

0:50 - Intro

5:12 - Bibbs gives brief thoughts on Captain America: The Winter Soldier

9:00 - General thoughts

16:44 - Deathlok gets a rocket launcher

20:21 - Berserker Ward, Melinda May's "betrayal"

25:40 - Following film canon

35:13 - Comic references and the Clairvoyant

37:33 - Relationship stuff

48:00 - Feedback: Brad Dourif and the misogyny of "Yes Men"

1:04:07 - Show close

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