As Marvel Studios shifts from Phase Four to Phase Five, it’s time to address the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, we discuss how enthusiastic we are about the MCU’s recent past and present, the varying levels of success throughout Phase Four, fan expectations, and whether or not the MCU is running out of steam, as some have argued. We also look to the future to explore how the MCU may evolve, in and outside of the story, as The Multiverse Saga continues!
Hosted by Sean Gerber and Paul Hermann.
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MCU Fan Show offers comprehensive coverage of the stories produced by Marvel Studios. From feature films to Disney+ series, we explore every corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in great detail. This podcast is built for all MCU fans. Whether you started with Iron Man or are just beginning with Loki, it doesn’t really matter when you arrived at this party. We’re just glad you’re here now!

TV & Film

This week, we cover the news that Julia Garner has been cast as Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four, Jon Bernthal (officially) returning as The Punisher in Daredevil: Born Again, and the 10th anniversary of Captain America: The Winter Soldier!
 
Hosted by ⁠⁠Sean Gerber⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Paul Hermann⁠⁠.
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306 Julia Garner is Silver Surfer in FF, Jon Bernthal is back as The Punisher

Sean dives into the MCU Mailbag to answer listener questions covering a wide range of topics. In the answers, you'll find thoughts on the following:
Marvel Studios potentially pivoting toward Doctor Doom
The possibility of a PG-13 Deadpool & Wolverine
Reed Richards as the new "Tony" or "Steve" in the MCU
Whether or not Marvel should delay either or both upcoming Avengers movies
Whether or not Superman and Fantastic Four need more space between each other on the calendar.
And more!
Hosted by ⁠⁠Sean Gerber⁠⁠.
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305 Exploring the possibility of Marvel Studios pivoting toward Doctor Doom

We break down the first teaser for Deadpool & Wolverine and what this movie means for Marvel Studios. We also explain why Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn are ideal choices for Marvel’s First Family in Fantastic Four!
 
Hosted by ⁠⁠Sean Gerber⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Paul Hermann⁠⁠.
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304 Deadpool & Wolverine teaser breakdown + Fantastic Four cast

It’s time for our spoiler view of all 5 episodes of Marvel Studios’ Echo! Join us as we break down what worked, what didn’t, and what seemed to be missing.
 
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303 Echo spoiler review

Join us for our spoiler reviews of the last four episodes of Marvel Studios' What If...? season 2!
S2:E6 What if... Kahhori Reshaped the World?
S2:E7 What if... Hela Found the Ten Rings?
S2:E8 What if... the Avengers Assembled in 1602?
S2:E9 What if... Strange Supreme Intervened?
Hosted by ⁠⁠Sean Gerber⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Paul Hermann⁠⁠.
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