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• 04.23.2024

  X-Men '97: Ep. 6 with Holly Chou (Jubilee)

  X-Men '97 Episode 6 put the "space" in "space opera." We discuss that, some MCU stuff, and Kyle's time at The Masters. But that's not all! We are also joined by the great Holly Chou (who voices Jubilee) and had...

  
• 04.11.2024

  X-Men '97: Ep. 5 with Special Guest: Isaac Robinson-Smith (Bishop)

  We have a jam packed episode for y'all today. First off, we need to discuss the heart-wrenching fifth episode of X-Men '97. But secondly, we got a chance to chat X-Men '97 with the voice actor for "Bishop" (and a...

  
• 04.08.2024

  X-Men '97: Ep. 4 and Other MCU News!

  We start today's episode by going over what we liked and didn't like as much from the fourth episode of the hit animated series "X-Men '97."  And be sure to stay for some news on Fantastic Four and a few other...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Friendly Freebee: X-Men (2000)

  This is a sample of an episode that friends who subscribe to FFW+ receive. This episode is the kick-off to our X-Men "Foxverse" stuff. Here. We. Go. Starting today, our goal is to cover every single X-Men movie leading up...

  
• 04.01.2024

  X-Men '97: Episode 3

  Episode 3 of X-Men '97 was creepy as all get out and yet each episode has improved over the last. Let's discuss! Special thanks to NerdRiot.shop for sponsoring today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 03.25.2024

  X-Men '97: Episodes 1&2

  Cyclops. Magneto. Woverine. Jean. Rogue. Gambit. We're back baby. Special thanks to our friends at NerdRiot.shop Use Promo Code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 03.18.2024

  Oscars Wrap & X-Men '97 Primer

  We kick off today's episode by wrapping up the 2024 Academy Awards and doling out some overdue congratulations. And then, it's time to get our mind's right for "X-Men '97" and Robby Earle is here to help us do just...

  
• 03.11.2024

  RW 33 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

  It's been a minute since we last left our Rewatch Journey through the fourth phase of the MCU, but we're back in a big way with "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."  What aspects of this film have aged really well? What aspects...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Special Guest: NFL QB - Kirk Cousins

  NFL Quarterback Kirk Cousins joins us on today's episode to discuss his history with film, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and why it has too much property damage, as well as his love for Lord of the Rings. Towards the end,...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Dune: Part Two

  Dune: Part Two is the best film of the year (it's admittedly early). Let's break down this Denis Villeneuve masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 02.26.2024

  Killers of the Flower Moon

  We begin to wrap our journey through some of the "Best Picture" nominees with today's episode, "Killers of the Flower Moon." Starring Leonardo Dicaprio and directed by Martin Scorsese this 3.5 hour critically acclaimed epic has actually become somewhat polarizing. Learn...

  
• 02.26.2024

  NYC Trip, X-Men Watch, MCU News

  A jammed packed, yet brief news update on a few things going on over here. Mainly, our X-Men journey officially begins with a watch "X-Men" from 2000. We will be covering that movie, and all the X-Men films in depth...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Bold Predictions in the MCU

  Two years ago, we made a few bold predictions of what we thought could happen in the MCU that year and it's time we circle back on those takes. With all of these new Marvel announcements this week, what are...

  
• 02.13.2024

  Emergency Podcast: Deadpool Trailer (INITIAL REACTIONS)

  Stop what you're doing! Let's talk about this brand new "Deadpool & Wolverine" trailer that dropped during the Super Bowl. Let's goooo! #marvel #mcu #avengers #deadpool #xmen #wolverine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 02.12.2024

  Poor Things (SPOILERS)

  The dream team (Kandace and Emily) are back with another banger. Kandace and Emily continue their journey through the Hollywood award season by discussing this best picture nominee, "Poor Things." Come discover why Kandace can find a lot of things to...

  
• 02.05.2024

  The 2024 Friendlee Awards: The Winners

  Last week, we announced our Nominees for the "Friendlees," the best of the best in the MCU in 2023. And in today's episode, the winners are chosen by our community! That's right, voted on exclusively by our Friends From Work+...

  
• 01.29.2024

  The 2024 Friendlee Awards: The Nominees

  It's that time of year again! That's right, it's time for the 2024 Friendlee Awards where only the boldest, brightest, and most talented people can compete to win one of these COVETED awards. As we take a look back at the...

  
• 01.22.2024

  Why the Echo Finale Fell Flat

  Listen to today's episode to hear why we felt the finale of Echo didn't do the rest of the show justice. Plus, we turn the page to the X-Men as we build towards X-Men '97 and Deadpool 3. Learn more about...

  
• 01.15.2024

  Echo: Ep. 3&4: Initial Reactions

  Season 5 rolls along with our journey through Disney+'s Echo. What did we love? What decision is Maya going to make? Where will this leave Kingpin in the MCU? Will we see Daredevil again? Be sure to rate, review, and most...

  
• 01.10.2024

  Echo: Ep. 1&2: Initial Reactions

  Echo! Kingpin! Daredevil! And more in our coverage of the first two episodes of Marvel Studios' "Echo" on Disney+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 01.08.2024

  Welcome to Season 5 - What If...? Season 2 Reflection

  We're BACCCCKKKKK. Welcome in to season FIVE of Friends From Work! We have a jam packed episode for y'all today and we kick it off with the first ever look at our brand new artwork. Stay around for some MCU news...

  
• 12.18.2023

  RW 32 - Hawkeye (Merry Christmas!)

  Merry Christmas to all of our lovely listeners! We hope that this season brings you peace and joy. Eat an extra Christmas cookie for us.  Our "Rewatch" journey continues this week with 2021's Hawkeye. Clint Barton and Kate Bishop make their...

  
• 12.11.2023

  RW 31 - Spider-Man: No Way Home (and a rankings update)

  We're back on the rewatch train this week with our watch through of Spider-Man: No Way Home. On this viewing, what worked with this cinematic masterpiece and what didn't work as well?  With both Robby and Kyle having a cold (of...

  
• 12.04.2023

  Loki and The Marvels: Reflection and Ranking

  As we close the chapter on both of these MCU projects, we take one more look back at the fall that was. What did we miss from our Initial Reactions episode? What parts of these projects did we nail the...

  
• 11.27.2023

  Special Guest: John Paesano

  We're back from the holiday break with a wonderful discussion with the composer of Spider-Man 2 PS5, John Paesano. Friend of the pod, John, takes us through his work on that video game as well as his upcoming...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Fantastic Four and FFW News, Spider-Man 2 Review

  Happy Thanksgiving week y'all! Mixed bag episode today. See time stamps below to see where we discuss the three different segments of today's show. 0:00 - Introduction 11:23 - Fantastic Four casting news 27:38 - Friends From Work news 43:03 - Spider-Man 2 PS5 Full...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Loki: Episode 6 (Initial Reactions)

  With the EPIC finale of Loki: Season 2 officially dropping, the best season of television that Marvel Studios has ever created has now come and gone. On today's initial reactions episode, we wrestle with so many of the big lingering questions...

  
• 11.10.2023

  The Marvels: Initial Reactions (SPOILERS)

  Directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, and Samuel L. Jackson, "The Marvels" really took us by surprise. The film is a fun, action packed yet breezy entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and one...

  
• 11.08.2023

  Emergency PSA: "The Marvels" 10 Minute Spoiler-Free Preview

  Given the current state of Rotten Tomatoes culture, I (Kyle) wanted to briefly attempt to correctly frame your mind before watching "The Marvels." Thanks for letting me rant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 11.03.2023

  Loki: Ep. 5 with Special Guest - Natalie Holt

  What an episode of television! In today's episode, we are honored to be joined by the legendary composer herself, Natalie Holt.  See time stamps below for markers: 00:15 - Welcome 3:00 - What works so well about Loki season 2 29:09 - Friends From...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Loki: Episode 4 (INITIAL REACTIONS)

  Holy. Freaking. Cow. Not much else to say. Enjoy listening to us try to mop our minds up from the floor. Special thanks to Organic Priced Books for being our official comic provider. https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=friendsfromwork⁠ Use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Loki: Episode 3

  Loki season 2 and Spider-Man 2. Nothing more needs to be said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 10.18.2023

  Friendly Freebee - Mt. Rushmore of MCU Directors

  A sneak peak of the kinds of episodes we have going over on Friends From Work+. Subscribe today for access! In light of our recent Sam Raimi discussion, what four directors would make up your "Mount Rushmore" of MCU film directors? Learn...

  
• 10.13.2023

  Daredevil Restart and Loki Ep. 2

  We start off today's episode with breaking MCU news: Daredevil has fired its writers and directors. What does it mean for the show as well as for the MCU as a whole? Then we get into the thrilling second episode of...

  
• 10.10.2023

  The Reign of Marvel Studios - Interview with Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Gavin Edwards

  "The Reign of Marvel Studios" is a brand new book from MCU experts Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Gavin Edwards. In it, they give a thrilling and comprehensive look at the MCU's rise to power as well as some of...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Loki: Season Two - Episode 1 (Initial Reactions)

  Oh. My. Goodness. We are SO back. Episode 1 of Loki: Season 2 was an absolute banger, and we enjoyed every second of it. Let's discuss where this series / MCU as a whole, could be heading.  Thanks for listening! Special thanks...

  
• 10.02.2023

  RW 30 - Loki (Season 1)

  The second season of Loki is upon us and so what better way to get prepared than by rewatching Loki season 1? Today's episode is comprised of four parts: 1. FFW / Writers strike news 2. What works with Loki S1? 3. What...

  
• 09.25.2023

  RW 29 - Thor: Love and Thunder (MEGA-EPISODE)

  MEGA-EPISODES are back!  Even if you don't love the way Thor: Love and Thunder turned out, give this rewatch episode a chance and let us try to convince you why this film is actually pretty great. This is a "meat and...

  
• 09.18.2023

  RW 28 - Moon Knight

  The 28th project in the Friends From Work MCU Rewatch journey is "Moon Knight." In today's episode, we take a look back at what worked (almost everything) and what didn't work with this Phase Four Disney+ show.  If you want to...

  
• 09.11.2023

  Sam Raimi, RW 27 - Eternals

  02:15 - Sam Raimi to direct "Secret Wars?" 16:50 - Should the Russos return? 23:38 - OrganicPricedBooks.com 25:20 - Eternals rewatch from a high level 39:11 - What works in Eternals? 01:06:07 - Rewatch order update Organic Priced Books:⁠ https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=friendsfromwork⁠ Use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK Learn more about your ad...

  
• 09.04.2023

  The Summer That Was...

  We're back!! Listen as we kick off "Season 4 Reloaded" on Friends From Work. We catch you up on our summer vacations, reflect on the summer at the box office, and we rate and review "Secret Invasion." Where does "Secret Invasion"...

  
• 09.01.2023

  Surprise Teams, Around the NFL, Seahawks Preview, Fantasy Football

  Kyle has launched a weekly NFL show called Friends From Football. Today's episode is a sneak peak into what that podcast will be. SUBSCRIBE to stay in the know and to hear some fun guests. A jam packed show. See time...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Barbie (SPOILERS)

  This week's episode of Screensaver is hosted by Kandace Parker Earle and Emily Noah. The dream team is back to discuss one of the highest grossing films of the year, "Barbie." You won't want to miss their take on not...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Secret Invasion: Ep. 6 (SPOILERS)

  What are your overall thoughts on the finale? Did it work for you? What didn't work? Where do you think the MCU will go from here? Hit us up with your thoughts. We share ours in today's Initial Reactions to the...

  
• 07.24.2023

  Oppenheimer (SPOILERS)

  The film of the year? Christopher Nolan is back in an explosive (see what we did there?) way with this summer's big blockbuster, Oppenheimer. What makes Nolan so great? How good were the acting performances? Was is a perfect film or...

  
• 07.19.2023

  Secret Invasion: Ep. 5 (SPOILERS)

  Robby is back! First, a bit about our lives these last few weeks. Secondly, a quick look at Silo and Mission: Impossible. Thirdly, a 10 minute spoiler-free preview of Oppenheimer. After all of that, we catch up on what Robby missed from Secret Invasion...

  
• 07.15.2023

  Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 (SPOILERS)

  The Mission: Impossible franchise is one of the most consistent franchises in film history with thrilling action, fun twists, excellent chemistry and some appropriate connections. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning part 1 continues that trend. In today's episode, we talk...

  
• 07.12.2023

  Secret Invasion: Ep. 4 (SPOILERS)

  Kyle and today's special guest, Annika, dive into the Deadpool news over the weekend as well as the shocking events of Secret Invasion episode 4. You won't want to miss it. #SecretInvasion #Marvel #mcu #podcast #deadpool Please support our sponsors: Birddogs: birddogs.com/FRIENDSFROMWORK Nerd Riot: ⁠https://nerdriot.shop/discount/FRIENDSFROMWORK⁠  Use...

  
• 07.06.2023

  Secret Invasion: Ep. 3 (SPOILERS)

  We got a ton of answers and were left with a ton more questions. We're loving this show thus far. Thoughts? Please support our sponsors: Birddogs: birddogs.com/FRIENDSFROMWORK Nerd Riot: ⁠https://nerdriot.shop/discount/FRIENDSFROMWORK⁠  Use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK Organic Priced Books:⁠ https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=friendsfromwork⁠ Use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  
• 07.01.2023

  Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (SPOILERS)

  Today's episode is our Initial Reactions to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. What are we covering, why are we discussing it and how well were these things executed? So hold on to your hats, crack your whips, and...