Marvel Cinematic University

Marvel Cinematic University episodes:

• 04.15.2024

  AVENGERS: ENDGAME - Five Year Retrospective (with Rod Morrow)

  We're rapidly approaching the five-year anniversary of the release of AVENGERS: ENDGAME, so AC and Jake wanted to take a look back at the biggest movie in the history of the MCU to discuss how it holds up, how it...

  
• 04.12.2024

  X-MEN '97 - Episode 5 (with Jerome Cheng & Teej)

  Well that was an episode! To discuss the dramatic and monumental fifth episode of X-MEN '97, AC and Jake are joined by two guests: former co-host and forever friend of the show Jerome Cheng, and new friend and Twitter legend...

  
• 04.05.2024

  X-MEN '97 - Episode 4 (with dpalm)

  We got two episodes for the price of one! AC and Jake are joined by the MTR Network's dpalm to break down the fun and tragedy in this double episode of MOTENDO/LIFEDEATH - PART 1! Follow dpalm: @dpalm66 Listen to his pods:...

  
• 04.01.2024

  THE ACOLYTE expectations + the state of Star Wars & Marvel with Amin Elhassan

  We're headed to a galaxy far, far away for this one! AC and Jake are joined by Amin Elhassan (The Rule of Two, Oddball, Cinephobe) to talk about their expectations for THE ACOLYTE, the mistakes Star Wars has made of...

  
• 03.29.2024

  X-MEN '97 - Episode 3

  We're back talking X-MEN '97! Jake and AC are talking all the visions, memories, and entanglements in episode 3, FIRE MADE FLESH! JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

  
• 03.22.2024

  X-MEN '97 - Episodes 1 & 2 (with Cam Hawkins)

  The X-Men are back! Join AC, Jake, and friend of the show Cam Hawkins as they discuss their excitement for the continuation of the great X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, X-MEN '97! They discuss how the show picks up where it...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Marvel "Taking Fewer Risks?" - Quick News & Notes

  AC and Jake convene to discuss the new reporting that suggests Marvel is looking to take fewer risks and not greenlighting projects like "Eternals 2" or "Ant-Man 4." JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

  
• 03.07.2024

  Talking Golden Age Heroes and WORLDS WAR COMICS with Kevin Garcia

  AC and Jake had a great conversation with comic book author and former Marvel researcher Kevin Garcia about his new comic project WORLDS WAR COMICS, public domain superheroes, and the golden age of comic books. Support Kevin's Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monomythic/worlds-war-comics Follow Kevin...

  
• 02.22.2024

  MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II (with Zach Harper - PATREON PREVIEW)

  We're giving you another preview of what you can expect on our Patreon! Listen to the first 20 minutes of Jake, AC, and Zach Harper discussing the bugnuts movie that is John Woo's MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II! Sign up for the...

  
• 02.19.2024

  MADAME WEB! (with Rachel Leishman)

  Her web connects us all! This week brought a new superhero movie to cinemas, the much discussed MADAME WEB! With AC out (because it's hard to justify seeing it as a father of two), Jake is joined by the great...

  
• 02.13.2024

  Deadpool & Wolverine - Super Bowl Trailer Reaction

  We've got a new title and a first trailer for the MCU's only 2024 film release - DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE! Listen to AC and Jake give their basic thoughts on what is shown, how the character fits the story they're...

  
• 01.16.2024

  ECHO - Episodes 4-5 (with Kevin Chuculate)

  It's time to finish up ECHO! AC and Jake recap and discuss the final two episodes of the first Marvel Spotlight series with A Tribe Called Geek contributor and Cherokee Nation member Kevin Chuculate! They go through the ways the...

  
• 01.12.2024

  ECHO - Episodes 1-3 (with Rod Morrow & Teej)

  We've got a new Marvel show: this time dropped all at once! ECHO is here, and we're first discussing the first three episodes. AC and Jake are joined by Rod Morrow and first-time guest Teej to break down what works...

  
• 01.05.2024

  WHAT IF? - Season Two (with Hunter Radesi)

  Over the Christmas holiday, Marvel released a full season of an animated show: Season Two of WHAT IF?! With AC sidelined with an illness, Jake is joined by friend of pod and What If? Season one defender Hunter Radesi to...

  
• 12.29.2023

  F9: THE FAST SAGA (Patreon Preview!)

  As an end-of-year treat, here is a preview of our latest Patreon episode. We've been covering the FAST & FURIOUS franchise, and we're finally on to 2021's F9! For the rest of this episode, and over two years of bonus...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Talking with STEPHANIE WILLIAMS about her new book & more!

  Our good friend is back on the pod! Comic book writer (and more) Stephanie Williams took a break from her various projects to talk to AC and Jake about her new book: STRANGE AND UNSUNG ALL-STARS OF THE DC MULTIVERSE...

  
• 11.29.2023

  AC's Wrasslin Hour (with Cam Hawkins)

  With the MCU on a bit of a hiatus AC talks to the Ringer’s Cameron Hawkins about the eventful weekend in the world of professional wrestling but first they discuss his article on the rise of Jey Uso and how...

  
• 11.21.2023

  Post-THE MARVELS Mailbag!

  It's mailbag time for the fine folks at MCUniversityPod! AC and Jake take listener questions on the future of the MCU, what was missing from The Marvels, and they discuss what they're thankful for. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, folks! JOIN OUR...

  
• 11.14.2023

  THE MARVELS - Review (with Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes & Leah Marilla Thomas)

  Higher, further, faster, baby! There was an entanglement at the movies this weekend, and we gotta talk about it. AC and Jake are joined by friends of the show Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes and Leah Marilla Thomas to break down the wacky...

  
• 11.11.2023

  LOKI - Season 2 Finale (with Anthony Mayes, Rod Morrow, and Dalbin Osorio)

  For all time. Always. The season (series?) finale of LOKI left us with lots and lots of thoughts, and so we thought it best to bring back our wonderful panel from last week: Anthony Mayes, Rod Morrow, and Dalbin Osorio....

  
• 11.11.2023

  LOKI - Season 2 Finale (with Anthony Mayes, Rod Morrow, & Dalbin Osorio)

  For all time. Always. The season (series?) finale of LOKI left us with lots and lots of thoughts, and so we thought it best to bring back our wonderful panel from last week: Anthony Mayes, Rod Morrow, and Dalbin Osorio....

  
• 11.04.2023

  LOKI - Season 2 Episode 5 (with Anthony Mayes, Rod Morrow, & Dalbin Osorio)

  Episode 5 of Season 2 of Loki had a lot going on, so a large panel must be assembled! Jake and AC (who ran a little late) are joined by major friends-of-the-show Anthony Mayes, Rod Morrow, and Dalbin Osorio to...

  
• 11.03.2023

  THE MARVELS Preview with Cecelia Alfonso-Stokes, Shivani Banfal, & Shuo Zhang

  THE MARVELS is coming out next week, so AC and Jake enlisted the help of three special guests to preview it for them, focusing on the three featured characters, what it means to have a team-up movie with diverse women,...

  
• 10.28.2023

  LOKI - Season 2 Episode 4 (with Anthony Mayes & Hunter Radesi)

  So... what happens now? Some unexpected stuff happened in this episode, so AC and Jake called in two friends to break it down. Anthony Mayes and Hunter Radesi join to talk the state of the loom, Ravonna's revelations, and hot...

  
• 10.21.2023

  LOKI - Season 2 Episode 3 (with Leah Marilla Thomas)

  We’ve made sure to get this out in a Timely manner. AC and Jake are joined by pop culture writer and friend Leah Marilla Thomas to discuss what worked and doesn’t work about season 2 episode 3 of Loki. And...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Talking the 2023-24 NBA Season with Nekias Duncan

  As we are wont to do, we're taking a little detour to talk to someone we find interesting. AC chatted with basketball writer and podcaster Nekias Duncan about how he got into podcasting, what the NBA offseason tells us, and...

  
• 10.14.2023

  LOKI - Season 2 Episode 2 (with Anthony Mayes & Rod Morrow)

  The hunt for Sylvie is on, and much like Loki and Mobius needed Brad's help, AC and Jake need some help to discuss this episode. They're joined by friends Anthony Mayes and Rod Morrow to break down the character beats...

  
• 10.07.2023

  Loki - Season 2 Premiere! (with Anthony Mayes & Dalbin Osorio)

  Time is slipping in the TVA and only the best crew could cover it. AC and Jake bring on longtime friends-of-the-show Anthony Mayes and Dalbin Osorio to break down the exciting season two premiere of Loki, discussing everything from time...

  
• 09.29.2023

  The Writer's Strike Ends, Mini-Mailbag, & Loki Preview!

  We're a week out from the premiere of Loki season two and we've got another smorgasbord for you! We start off celebrating the hard-fought victory in the Writer's Strike and extol the virtues of organized labor. We then take a...

  
• 09.22.2023

  Ghosts of MCU Plot Threads Past (with Hunter Radesi)

  With Jake away, AC takes the opportunity to get really nerdy with friend of the show Hunter Radesi as they analyze MCU plot lines dropped or MIA as they wonder if continuity has become a problem. To close, the two talk...

  
• 09.14.2023

  Our Top 4 Movies of the Summer

  With no new comic book content to cover, AC and Jake look back at the movies from June to August, picking their four favorites of the summer! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mZ6e7cZlTGQ JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC:...

  
• 09.08.2023

  Burning Questions for the Rest of the Year + Ahsoka & News/Notes

  We've got a few things for you this week. First, AC and Jake react to the four episodes of Ahsoka that have been released, and discuss how it works for audiences unfamiliar with the cartoon backstories. Then, they catch up...

  
• 08.23.2023

  Bloodlines and Battles (with Cam Hawkins & Steve Jones Jr.)

  AC takes a trip to the pro wrestling conversation and he doesn’t go alone. Joined by Cameron Hawkins of The Ringer and Steve Jones Jr. of the Dunker’s Spot, the trio talk about everything going on in WWE and AEW...

  
• 08.21.2023

  BLUE BEETLE Review (with Rod Morrow)

  A new superhero movie dropped this weekend to little fanfare, but that doesn't mean we're not discussing it. AC was unable to catch BLUE BEETLE in theaters, so Jake invited friend of the show Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who...

  
• 08.18.2023

  Chatting with Mike Ryan Ruiz about the Future of the MCU, Comic Book Movies

  WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/mcuniversitypod We've got a special conversation for y'all this week. AC and Jake sat down with EP of Meadowlark Media Mike Ryan Ruiz to discuss his recent issues with the direction of the MCU, how it should adjust...

  
• 08.09.2023

  Ranking All the MCU Movies (with your votes!)

  WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION TO SEE THE LIST AS IT IS UNVEILED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-pd2XLKfxM It's been a while (Staind voice) since we've ranked the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and there are now 32! AC and Jake first go through their...

  
• 08.03.2023

  LOKI Season 2 Trailer - Reaction

  WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: youtube.com/mcuniversitypod We've got our first trailer for season two of LOKI! Jake and AC got together quickly to talk what excited them from the trailer, what they're expecting, and of course the elephant in the room that...

  
• 07.28.2023

  Secret Invasion - Episode 6 (with Rod Morrow)

  Secret Invasion has come to a close, and we can’t say it came out great. Jake and AC are joined once again by Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips) to discuss how this show didn’t stick the landing, and...

  
• 07.24.2023

  BARBENHEIMER! (with Michael Springthorpe)

  I don't know if you've heard, but two big movies came out this weekend, and people made a big deal about seeing them together. Jake and friend of the show Michael Springthorpe did just that on Thursday night and got...

  
• 07.21.2023

  Secret Invasion - Episode 5 (with Cam Hawkins & Rod Morrow)

  The penultimate episode of Secret Invasion is upon us, and there's a lot to discuss. With Jake on assignment, AC is joined by friends of the show Cam Hawkins and Rod Morrow to break down the new revelations and what...

  
• 07.14.2023

  Secret Invasion - Episode 4 (with Rod Morrow)

  Secret Invasion trudges on, and so do we! The great Rod Morrow (the Black Guy Who Tips) is back with us to discuss how this show has handled race, where its shortcomings lie, and what we hope to see in...

  
• 07.07.2023

  Secret Invasion - Episode 3 (with Rod, the Black Guy Who Tips)

  Don’t worry, we would never betray our listeners. AC and Jake welcome back Rod (The Black Guy Who Tips) to break down the third installment of SECRET INVASION! Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC:...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Secret Invasion - Episode 2 (with Dave Gonzales & Joanna Robinson)

  We're bringing in the big guns to talk the latest installment of Secret Invasion! Co-authors of the upcoming book MCU: THE REIGN OF MARVEL STUDIOS Dave Gonzales & Joanna Robinson join the show to break down the new revelations and...

  
• 06.23.2023

  Secret Invasion - Episode 1 (with Hunter Radesi)

  Warning: one of the hosts of this show might be a Skrull. AC and Jake welcome friend and frequent guest Hunter Radesi to the program to explore the themes and moments from the first episode of SECRET INVASION. Oh, and we...

  
• 06.21.2023

  THE FLASH - Review

  It’s time once again to cover a DCEU movie, and this one has a lot to talk about. AC & Jake break down the good and the bad of THE FLASH, and how it is emblematic of the struggles Warner...

  
• 06.14.2023

  ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE Extra Thoughts + SECRET INVASION Preview Mailbag (with Dalbin Osorio)

  We’ve got a grab bag of stuff for y’all this week! We’ve got some news about upcoming releases, some more Across the Spider-Verse talk, and questions about the upcoming premiere of SECRET INVASION! All with the great Dalbin Osorio! Follow Dalbin:...

  
• 06.06.2023

  SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE (with Hunter Radesi & Rod - the Black Guy Who Tips)

  A true masterpiece of the superhero movie genre was released last week. AC and Jake welcome Hunter Radesi and Rod (the Black Guy Who Tips) onto the program to break down how SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE web-slinged its way into...

  
• 05.19.2023

  Post-Guardians 3 Mailbag! (+News & Notes)

  We’re opening up the mailbag and perusing the newspaper on this one! We’re taking questions on Guardians 3 characters, Fantastic Four prognostication, and more! Then we discuss the recent announcements regarding Loki and Echo! JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the...

  
• 05.16.2023

  An Interview with Sam Avila, Kristen Jenkins, & Christian Scheurer of the GotG3 Art Department!

  WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION TONIGHT! We’re going behind-the-scenes on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by sitting down with three members of the art department! AC & Jake are joined by Samantha Avila (Art Director), Kristen Jenkins (Set Designer), and Christian...

  
• 05.12.2023

  POLITE SOCIETY (with Jerome Cheng & Preeti Chhibber)

  We’re covering a non-superhero movie as a bonus! Why? Because it’s a fun movie more people should see! Old co-host and good guy Jerome Cheng and writer (of the upcoming SPIDER-MAN’S BAD CONNECTION) Preeti Chhibber join the show to discuss...