I've definitely been spending too much time with Lokis. This week, host TK is joined by return-guest Daniel to discuss the big ideas of episode 4 of Loki, “The Nexus Event.”

Daniel shares his insights as a lover of philosophy and pop culture as we discuss our favorite episode of the series so far. We reflect on the ways in which episode 4 ties thematic threads together and how each episode of the series has revealed something new that reframes what’s come before.

You can catch Daniel’s second appearance on the podcast MCU Need to Know next month!

Follow: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia

Independence. Authority. Style. This week, host TK is joined by return-guest CH, self-described expert in “gender and gay shenanigans," to discuss the big ideas of episode 3 of Loki, “Lamentis”

First, CH catches us up on the status of their chaos-order MCU watch, sharing highs and lows and their thoughts on Loki so far. Then (14:20), we dig into episode 3's role as an interlude in the larger TVA plot, its exploration of love and self-reflection, and its importance in canonically establishing Loki as a Queer character.

CH shares some powerful insights into how Loki's interactions with Sylvie can be read as a Trans allegory and I make everything weird by talking about having chemistry with a variant of myself!

Follow: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia

Nothing matters! Also, jet skis are awesome! Man, this show gets me. This week, host TK digs into the big ideas of episode 2 of Loki, “The Variant.”

I reflect on how this episode was both delightful and thought-provoking as I discuss the development of Mobius's character, the show's questions about free will and determinism, and the 1985 Renaissance Faire. Sheathe your smarm for a moment and join me.

Follow: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia

Take a ticket! This week, host TK is joined by fellow teacher and return-guest Rob Carreira to discuss the big ideas of episode 1 of Loki, “Glorious Purpose.”

We talk about how the premiere expertly immerses the audience into a new yet familiar world in which we watch one of our favorite characters be thrown into an entirely new context that calls into question everything he thinks he knows about himself. There is a rich identity story to analyze here. Plus, time travel shenanigans!

Follow: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia

In this bonus episode, host TK counts down her top 10 favorite Loki moments from the Infinity Saga and shares listener comments.

Stay tuned each week coming up as TK and guest-of-the-week discuss each episode of the Loki Disney Plus series!

Follow: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia

In this bonus episode … shenanigans.

TK has spent the past couple of months talking about WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier with various guests. Here's some of the nonsense you didn't hear in the main episodes.

Follow There Was An Idea...: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia: demetersalvia.bandcamp.com

In this bonus episode, host Tara reflects on the “Marvel Studios Celebrates the Movies” video clip that hit the internet last week and discusses what's coming up for both the MCU and the podcast.

Follow There Was An Idea...: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia: demetersalvia.bandcamp.com

Nice job, Cap. This week, host Tara is joined by fellow teacher and MCU fan Daniel to discuss the big ideas of episode 6 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, “One World, One People.”

Daniel's background in theology and philosophy shines through as we discuss how each character's arc connects to the show's thematic statements about choices and power.

Plus, we share some thoughts on whether or not we'd like to see a second season and what we anticipate for the future of the MCU.

Follow There Was An Idea...: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia: demetersalvia.bandcamp.com

Insert training montage music here. This week, host Tara is joined by pop culture scholar Christopher Maverick to discuss the big ideas of episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, “Truth.”

Mav brings his expertise in “pseudo-academic” podcasting and cultural analysis to our conversation. A long-time reader of comics, Mav talks about the significance of "Truth: Red, White, and Black."

We also talk about why he loved Falcon as a kid, Marvel villains, and some fun headcanons!

There Was An Idea...: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Christopher Maverick: chrismaverick.com

The VoxPopcast: voxpopcast.com/wp and @voxpopcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia: demetersalvia.bandcamp.com

Wow. This week, host Tara is joined by return guest Emily Calloway to reflect on the big ideas of episode 4 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, “The Whole World is Watching.”

Emily once again brings her lens as a social work student and Bucky Barnes enthusiast to a discussion about the MCU but this time we’re both struggling to unpack our feelings after an episode that re-contextualizes the audience’s relationship with Captain America.

There’s a lot of weight here to process but we do also talk about Sam’s character growth and how badass the Dora Milaje are!

Follow There Was An Idea...: @anidea_podcast on Instagram and Twitter

Artwork by Brooke Pender: @bpenderillustrations on Instagram

Music by Demeter Salvia