Marveling at Marvel's Marvels

By Allen, Josef, and Jonathan

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Each week, Allen, Josef, and Jonathan discuss a comic book character (or team). Jonathan, a lifelong Marvel devotee, presents the character, their powers, and their history. Josef, who's only ever read one comic book and is significantly more grounded in reality, calls bull. And Allen, level headed voice of reason, mediates the mess.

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Episode 230: Double-Barrele...

01.18.2023

You want weirdos? Well we've got a double-barrel load of the strangest characters our listeners could find! You know the drill: some are real, some are fake, and it's up to Josef to determine which is which!

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01.18.2023 Episode 230: Double-Barreled Weirdo Shotgun, Pt 1 You want weirdos? Well we've got a double-barrel load of the strangest characters our listeners could find! You know the drill: some are real, some are fake, and it's up to Josef to determine which is which!
01.04.2023 Episode 229: The Immortal Hulk You asked for it, you've got it: The Immortal Hulk! By popular demand, we try to break down one of Marvel's goriest titles of all time. Seriously, if you're squeamish about descriptions of grotesque scenes, you may want to listen ...
12.21.2022 Episode 228: Wiccan & Speed By special request, we dig a little deeper into Wanda's psychic babies Billy & Tommy- or as they're known in super-hero circles, Wiccan & Speed! For more background on these two, might we recommend episode 44 (Scarlet Witch) and episode ...
12.07.2022 Episode 227: Guardians Holiday Special So, Disney made a holiday special featuring Guardians of the Galaxy and we sat down to watch it. We'll leave it to you which was the worse decision.
11.23.2022 Episode 226: Secret Invasion By special request, we bring you the classic 2008 comic event "Secret Invasion"! Comic readers may want to check out the series before listening, as we go deep into spoiler territory!
11.09.2022 Episode 225: She Hulk, Season 1 Order in the court! The plaintiffs present exhibit A, our review of the debut season of She Hulk: Attorney at Law!
10.26.2022 Episode 224: Werewolf by Night Special Happy Halloween! To mark the occasion, we bring you a discussion on Marvel's seasonal offering, Werewolf by Night! And we've got a spooktacular Man by Day along for the ride- you won't want to miss this one!
10.12.2022 Episode 223: Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes) By Patreon request, we bring you the latest character to bear the mantle of Ghost Rider, Robbie Reyes! For more Ghost Rider content, check out episodes 14 (the original Ghost Rider), 136 (Cosmic Ghost Rider), and 157 (the Ghost Rider ...
09.28.2022 Episode 222: The Thunderbolts By popular demand, we present one of Marvel's most infamous hero teams, the Thunderbolts! Join us for the origins of the Thunderbolts, a primer on their original roster, and Jon's shawarma recipe!
09.14.2022 Episode 221: Thor Love & Thunder In this episode of Marveling at Marvel's Marvels, we talk about Thor: Love & Thunder! Needless to say, spoilers abound for this MCU entry. Here’s what's in store: Gorr lures Thor with minors- a score, maybe more- to fight a ...
08.31.2022 Episode 220: Wonder Man Join us, fair listeners, to revel in the glory that is Wonder Man! We'll dig into Simon Williams' villainous origins, brushes with cowardice, and at least one of his deaths.
08.17.2022 Episode 219: Cable Travel with us through time, back to the early 90s, when shoulder pads were huge and pockets were abundant. The subject of our journey is the most 90s of 90s character, Cable! You won't learn everything about Nathan Summers by ...
08.03.2022 Episode 218: Ms. Marvel, Season 1 Your favorite podcasters spent a little time watching TV- and not just any TV, but the new Ms. Marvel Disney+ series! Listen in to find out what we think about Kamala Khan's MCU origin story!
07.20.2022 Episode 217: Knull In this fan-requested episode, we examine Knull. Don't know Knull? Well, you're likely familiar with his handiwork, including creating the Necroblade and birthing Marvel's symbiotes. Come for the God of Symbiotes and stay for the Symbiote Shotgun!
07.06.2022 Episode 216: Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness We go to the movies this week to discuss Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! It should go without saying, we completely spoil the movie in this episode. And we also spoil plot points from Spider-Man: No Way Home, ...
06.22.2022 Episode 215: Gorr the God Butcher By Patreon request, we present the antagonist of the upcoming Thor: Love & Thunder, Gorr the God Butcher! We'll talk about his comic origins, villainous motivations, and history with Thor. We haven't seen the movie yet, but there's a chance ...
06.08.2022 Episode 214: Marveling Grab Bag This one's for the hardcore fans, as we bring you a whole bunch of chaos, just chaos. We've got some listener mail, Jon's rankings of the MCU, a couple rants, and even a mini-Meat Minute. I doubt you'll learn anything, ...
05.25.2022 Episode 213: Moon Knight Season 1 We make another trip to Disney+ to get a good look at the Moon Knight show. Come for the review, stay for the lefty rants!
05.11.2022 Episode 212: Sinister Six Behold, the greatest conglomeration of villains to ever face Spider-Man, the Sinister Six! You'll learn about them, collectively and individually, and the many times they've come together. And we coincidentally mention a weird number of types of lines...
04.27.2022 Episode 211: Gwenpool Want meta chracters? We've got the most meta of them all for you, Gwenpool! Join us as we take a tour of her relatively short career- I thnk you'll be pleasantly surprised!
04.13.2022 Episode 210: Spider-Man: No Way Home SPOILER ALERT: In this episode, we go into great detail discussing Spider-Man: No Way Home. There are a few surprises in the movie, so we highly recommend watching it before listening.
04.01.2022 Discovering Denizens of the Dungeon This week, Hrothgar the Blessed accompanies your Dungeon Master on a delve into the dank dungeon in search of dangerous denizens!
03.16.2022 Episode 208: Psylocke This one gets confusing as we try to make sense of Psylocke, from Betsy Braddock's debut as the sister of Captain Britain, through body modifications, up to her reclaiming a old heroic mantle. You might need to take notes to ...
03.02.2022 Episode 207: Jessica Jones By special request, we present Jessica Jones! On this episode we'll dig into the star of the Netflix series, starting with her origin in the pages of Alias.
02.16.2022 Episode 206: Chameleon By special request, we bring you one of Spider-Man's most persistent villains, Chameleon! Join us to learn how you, too, can become a supervillain through the power of pockets!
02.02.2022 Episode 205: Eternals (Movie) Strap in, 'cause we're bringing you our thoughts on Marvel's The Eternals! We'll talk to you about ancient aliens, DC chracters in the MCU, and wasted potential. SPOILER ALERT: We discuss all the stuff in The Eternals, so if you ...
01.19.2022 Episode 204: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Join us for a discussion on the big screen debut of Marvel's Master of Kung-Fu, Shang-Chi! Needless to say, spoilers abound
01.05.2022 Episode 203: Hawkeye, Season 1 We managed to coerce Josef to watch the Hawkeye TV show! Join us to find out what your favorite hosts think of this holiday themed show! Needless to say, we spoil every surprise and secret of the show.
12.22.2021 Episode 202: Squadron Supreme Ever wonder what Marvel's take on the Justice League would look like? Wonder no more, as we bring you the Squadron Supreme! We particularly focus on the 1985 mini-series of the same name, digging into what makes this lesser known ...
12.08.2021 Episode 201: Black Widow Movie A mere half year after its theatrical release, we get around to discussing the Black Widow movie- timely! You know you want to know what your favorite podcasters think about this big piece of the MCU canon! SPOILER ALERT: It ...
11.24.2021 Episode 200 Welcome to 200! We're thrilled to celebrate this landmark with our wonderful fans! What does this episode hold? Enjoy the surprise along with Josef!
11.10.2021 Episode 199: What If (part 2) By popular demand, we continue our discussion on the What If..? Disney+ series. This segment covers the final 5 episodes.
10.27.2021 Episode 198: The Night Shift For the season of Hallowe'en, we bring a very special episode- an episode that almost wasn't- The Night Shift! We may have a surprise in store for you as we discuss this strange team of vigilantes & villains...
10.13.2021 Episode 197: What If..? (Part 1?) In another reality, Josef & Jonathan watched the Disney+ What If...? series and had a long, meaningful discussion, However, in OUR reality, only host watched it & tries to explain the show to the other. Join us as we run ...
09.28.2021 Episode 196: Klaw In this episode, we have a hearty discussion on race in America and still manage to find a little time to talk about Ulysses Klaw. In presenting the classic Marvel villain, we'll address his powers, his long history with the ...
09.15.2021 Episode 195: The Eternals Get ready for the upcoming movie by learning all about the Eternals with your favorite podcasters! We give you all you need to know on Eternals, Deviants, and Celestials- it's a confusing ride, but you'll certainly enjoy it!
09.01.2021 Episode 194: Days of Future Past By special request, we dive into one of Marvel's most important events: Days of Future Past! Join us as we try to understand how two comics shaped the X-Men for decades to come!
08.18.2021 Episode 193: Mole Man On this episode, we unearth one of Lee & Kirby's greatest creations: the Mole Man! Join us as we dig into his origins and career of villainy, getting to the core of this gem of a character! The new theme ...
08.04.2021 Episode 192: High Evolutionary By special request, we introduce Dr. Herbert Wyndham, better known as the High Evolutionary! It's a confusing an cold medicine-addled ride, but it's a good time, we swear!
07.21.2021 Episode 191: The Loki Show For this one, we speak at length on the subject of Marvel's latest show, Loki! We'll try to make sense out of time travel, alternate universes, and what impact it will have on the MCU as a whole. It should ...
07.07.2021 Episode 190: The TVA This episode is dedicated to the faceless cogs of the bureaucracy that keeps the multiverse from running off the rails: the Time Variance Authority! We dig into the history of the limitless organization, while carefully avoiding any spoilers for certain ...
06.23.2021 Episode 189: Spider-Island In this episode, we break down the 2011 Marvel event, Spider-Island! Due to a situation explained at the beginning of the episode, we're not quite as lively as we could have been; but given the circumstances, I think we do ...
06.09.2021 Episode 188: The Headmen Heads up, this is a mighty strange episode. In seeking to understand The Headmen (the oddball supervillain team consisting of Dr. Arthur Nagan, Chondu the Mystic, Ruby Thursday, and Jerry), we dive headfirst into the strange world of Steve Gerber. ...
05.26.2021 Episode 187: Daken We dig our claws into Daken, son of Wolverine in this episode! We'll explore this character, chat with Josef about fatherhood, and maybe even give a hint as to our next episode...
05.12.2021 Episode 186: Falcon and the Winter Soldier It's a bonus half episode! As a companion to our WandaVision, Jon explains Falcon and the Winter Soldier to Josef and hijinks ensue! Needless to say, we spoil the $#!& out of the show, so maybe watch before listening...
05.12.2021 Episode 185: WandaVision By popular demand, your favorite podcasters are diving into Marvel TV! Join us as we talk extensively about WandaVision, Disney's inaugural MCU show. It goes without saying, heavy spoilers for the show, so if you're interested, consider watching before listening.
04.28.2021 Episode 184: KANG!! When it comes to comic characters, time travelers are especially confusing. But this dude? He's in a league of his own. Join us as we try to understand Kang and (most of) his other identities!
04.14.2021 Episode 183: U.S. Agent John Walker has so many super hero identities that we needed a jumbo episode to cover them all! Join us as we talk about his turns as Super Patriot, Captain America, and U.S. Agent! SPOILER ALERT: We talk about some ...
04.01.2021 Detective Comics Comic Detectives: Wonder Woman This episode was a long time coming- our detectives have been asking for us to cover her for years and we finally caved. Join us as we discuss one of the greatest heroes in all of comicdom: Wonder Woman!
03.17.2021 Episode 181: The Young Avengers In this (relatively) family friendly episode, we present several of Marvel's greatest teen heroes, the Young Avengers! We uncover some surprising twists & turns along the way as we give an introduction to this amazing team. As per special request ...

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