Across the Omniverse

Across the Omniverse

By: Cinema Sangha

Language: en-us

Categories: Tv, Film, After-Shows

Your weekly guide to everything cool in the omniverse of TV, movies, comics and more.

Episodes

WATCHMEN Episode 8
Dec 15, 2025

The secret behind Cal Abar is revealed as the episode skips through time to give us the full Dr. Manhattan experience. And you know what that means - arguing about how Dr. Manhattan sees time! Plus the return of the Ozymandias debate. And is this the first episode of Watchmen to whiff something?

Before that: we find out about the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his wife in real time. There are four Doomsday trailers coming. And speaking of trailers, what about that Street Fighter one? We tell you our...

Duration: 02:18:39
WATCHMEN Episode 7
Dec 08, 2025

This week the HBO show does some world building based on a throwaway concept from the original comic book as we see Angela's childhood in the 51st state, Vietnam. In the present day there's an elephant in the room and Laurie learns the bad guy plan and then someone gets a hammer to the forehead. Multiple times. 

Before that we discuss the Netflix show Dark Tourist, when a phone call is better than texting, who Scarlett Johansson might play in The Batman Part II and whether Weird Al is racist against Italians. If y...

Duration: 02:00:50
WATCHMEN Episode 6
Dec 01, 2025

Travel back to the 1930s as this episode of Watchmen rewrites the story of Hooded Justice, and it may just be the best retcon in history. We discuss the filmmaking on display, the changes to canon and what they mean and then we have a fierce argument about the geopolitical realities of the 1980s vis a vis the Cold War and threat of nuclear annihilation. 

Before that: Why Aaron Paul quit Invincible. Marty Supreme. Life in North Carolina. Kendrick Lamar's movie. Apt Pupil. And much more! If you don't c...

Duration: 02:05:47
WATCHMEN Episode 5
Nov 24, 2025

During the recap and review portion of the show we talk about whether HBO's Watchmen is the pinnacle of the superhero/comic adaptation era, and what the criteria for such a thing would be. We also go long on Derek's deep dislike of Adrian Veidt, and whether it's entirely fair. What are the grey moral areas of the story, and is it so easy to just make a declaration about who is good and who is bad? Plus: does the Peteypedia critique Alan Moore?

Before that: further adventures in unemployment. Lanterns is pushed...

Duration: 02:24:25
WATCHMEN Episode 4
Nov 17, 2025

It's time to meet Lady Trieu and Lubeman, to enjoy some eggs, to investigate that big old clock and to figure out what color Bubastis was anyway. This week's episode is a little slower, but it's no less gripping as this masterful television show heads into its middle stretch. 

Before that: Derek has some bad news (which I learn about live on the show), we expand our news to cover non-superhero movies, and we talk about the fact that Batman should really know Spanish. 

Thanks for listening! If you're not already a member of the Pa...

Duration: 01:38:10
Untitled Episode
Nov 10, 2025

That big blue you-know-what makes its appearance this week as Laurie Blake enters the story. We discuss why you'd throw a coffin on a bomb, whether Adrian is supposed to be good at everything, and terrorist tome The Turner Diaries

Before that: who will Alan Ritchson play in the DCU? When can we expect Lanterns? And what did we think of Predator: Badlands and Pluribus? If you don't care about any of that skip to 44:47. 

Thanks for listening! See you next week.

Duration: 01:50:48
WATCHMEN Episode 2
Nov 03, 2025

Judd is dead, but whodunnit? 105 year old man Will Reeves claims it was him, but Angela has her doubts. Meanwhile, Adrian makes his butler a little hot. And this week's TV includes the premiere of American Hero Story, complete with slomo ultraviolence. 

Before that: we keep enjoying It: Welcome to Derry, but Derek's not much of a Stephen King guy in general. David Harbour is having some trouble, and James Gunn is keeping his job. Plus: Absolute Wonder Woman and Batman beats up white supremacists. If you don't care about that s...

Duration: 01:44:01
WATCHMEN Episode 1
Oct 27, 2025

It's a whole new era! Marvelvision is gone! In its place - Across the Omniverse. To be honest it's pretty much the same thing, but we felt like it was time for a rebrand that would allow us to open up the boundaries of what we talk about on this show. Don't worry, it's the same bickering brothers you've tolerated all these years. 

This week begins a series where we do a rewatch of HBO's 2019 Watchmen, which might be the most important genre work of the 21st century. Learn the connection of Bass Reeves to t...

Duration: 02:23:17
MARVEL ZOMBIES
Oct 20, 2025

It's the biggest upset of the year - we both like this four episode spin-off of the miserable show What If...?. It's true, this one kinda nails it and does the sort of big comic book worldbuilding we want more of in the MCU, all while killing off a bunch of characters at every twist and turn. 

Before that: does the Punisher have a Robin? Derek mostly liked that Ed Gein show. Marv Wolfman writes the Teen Titans to be very very mean. And what's the dumbest story in the Bible? In the highly unlikely s...

Duration: 01:53:54
PEACEMAKER: "Full Nelson"
Oct 12, 2025

Season two - and the whole series - of Peacemaker comes to an end with an episode that features a number of montages, two concert performances and a cliffhanger ending that is supposed to be setting up the future of the DCU. But is it any good? Well....

Before that there's a bunch of news out of New York Comic-Con, we get to know the schedule for Marvelvision in 2026, there's a trailer for Wonder Man and we get to answer your questions, including one that allows me to boast about being on a movie set. If you...

Duration: 02:23:15
PEACEMAKER: "Like A Keith in the Night"
Oct 07, 2025

This episode is late! That's because, as you will hear in the recording, my internet was just going down and up the whole evening when we started recording. The episode is slightly jankier than usual, but I think it's tolerable. 

On Peacemaker we find out about Earth X's Auggie, a bunch of cops die, the two Vigilantes delight, Judomaster steals every scene he's in and things on the Nazi Earth come to a real head. We also discuss whether or not James Gunn blew it with this season's pacing and an obsession with doing reveals i...

Duration: 02:17:05
PEACEMAKER: "Ignorance Is Chris"
Sep 29, 2025

This week reveals the big twist we all saw coming, and it features a cameo by a major DC character. The wheels have stopped spinning and the story is really underway. It's the best episode of the season so far! Plus a lengthy detour into DC Comics' many Crises.

Before that: capers on pizza, Fortnite figures out what the Peacemaker dance actually is, Dappion returns and more! If you don't care about that skip to 47:09.

Thanks for listening!

Duration: 02:01:02
PEACEMAKER: "Back to the Suture"
Sep 22, 2025

The wheel on the show keeps on spinnin', but at least the spin is entertaining. Peacemaker goes head to fist with Flag, Leota may have a new career and there are astonishing revelations about Eagley. Also: is it too simple for the alternate Earth to be a white supremacist world, or does that actually offer Peacemaker a chance at the redemption he's long wanted?

Before that: Tom Holland gets injured on the set of the new Spider-Man, we congratulate my girlfriend on her new Emmy and Doomsday finishes shooting. Plus: should Fantastic...

Duration: 01:53:42
PEACEMAKER: "Need I Say Door"
Sep 15, 2025

Last week's Peacemaker left us with quite a cliffhanger as ARGUS showed up at Peacemaker's house while he was totally unprepared. Clearly this episode is an all-out war, right? Right? Okay, well not so much. But does the episode work or is it wheel spinning? Does this show need more Vigilante? And were my eyes playing tricks on me or did that alien have a twig and berries?

Before that: Doctor Doom is seen! We discuss what we would turn into a shared universe. And is the Marvel method particularly bad or is it sort...

Duration: 01:45:47
PEACEMAKER: "Another Rick Up My Sleeve"
Sep 08, 2025

This week Peacemaker finds himself loving the alternate dimension more than ever, but what's the catch? Your stalwart hosts know there must be one, but we disagree what it might be. And could Alt Peacemaker be a member of the Sons of Liberty?

Before that: we saw The Conjuring: Last Rites, we talk about having the very R-rated Peacemaker be the prologue to the likely family friendly Man of Tomorrow, and what's the deal with vibranium anyway? All of that and more in the opening, but if you don't care about...

Duration: 01:21:01
PEACEMAKER: "A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird"
Sep 01, 2025

Just when we thought this show might be getting a bit morose, Tim Meadows shows up like a ray of comedy sunlight and brings Peacemaker season two to the kind of hilarious place we want it to be. Hallelujah! Also: Eagley really kicks ass, and we wonder if James Gunn would ever kill Peacemaker's avian sidekick (who is maybe a duck? Or a parrot?).

Before that: you know how the news is these days. It's coming in slow and steady, but we also have your questions for the answering. And yeah, as an Xboxer I'm...

Duration: 01:14:37
PEACEMAKER: "The Ties That Grind"
Aug 25, 2025

God bless James Gunn, who decided to follow up the success of Superman with a massive orgy in the first episode of Peacemaker season 2, released just weeks later. The idea of parents sitting down with their kids to enjoy the next chapter of the DCU and getting a whole lot of sausage is simply too funny to me.

Before we discuss the episode (and the DC Comics easter eggs within) we cover a little bit of news, including the latest casting on Spider-Man: Brand New Day and just what the heck...

Duration: 01:18:42
The First Appearance of Guy Gardner!
Aug 15, 2025

We loved him in Superman and we're excited to see him in Peacemaker season 2, but where does the Green Lantern Guy Gardner come from? This week we read his first appearance in Green Lantern #59 and... it's not quite what we expected. And he's not the Guy Gardner we know and love. But he does fight giant robots. 

Before that: there's a whole bunch of news, including a look at the Punisher's Battle Van in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Zach Cregger's spec script DC Universe movie and why Superman Duration: 01:07:25

EYES OF WAKANDA
Aug 07, 2025

Take a magical history tour with the War Dogs of Wakanda as they leave their homeland to retrieve vibranium and tech that has escaped their borders. These four episodes span thousands of years and have gorgeous animation... but are they actually any good? Your hosts may disagree on this subject. 

In the intro: wow, that new Spider-Man suit looks great! There's a Fantastic Four sequel coming even though the film's second weekend was a bust? And just why does everybody care so much about Mephisto anyway? If you don't care about that skip right to 49:07. Duration: 01:47:56

The First Appearance of Lex Luthor!
Jul 31, 2025

He's Superman's greatest foe, and Action Comics #23 is where he first appears. You can tell there was no grand plan for this guy, since they kill him at the end of the story. But still, the key elements of Lex are there, even if he does have a head of hair and wears a weird robe. Also: does this story feature proto-Kryptonite?

Before that we have some news including Fantastic Four: First Steps box office, Marvel cutting costs, the full reveal of the history of metahumans mural from Superman and more...

Duration: 01:26:36
The First Appearances of Galactus And The Silver Surfer!
Jul 24, 2025

With Fantastic Four: First Steps opening tomorrow we decided to go back and look at the stories that inspired the latest MCU film - Fantastic Four #48, 49 and 50. These stories see the debuts of the Silver Surfer and Galactus, as well as... Johnny Storm going to college? Let me tell you, the structure of these comics is pretty odd. But they're one of the pinnacles of the legendary Jack Kirby/Stan Lee run. 

Before that we have a ton of news, and as of this recording there isn't even anything big coming out of S...

Duration: 02:11:07
The First Appearance of Franklin Richards!
Jul 17, 2025

It's a boy! In Fantastic Four Annual #6 Franklin Richards, the son of Reed and Sue, is born. We're reading this comic this week because Franklin's gonna be showing up in this month's Fantastic Four: First Steps, but I hope his role is bigger than what we get in this annual. One thing this annual does give us is the first appearance of Annihilus, great Jack Kirby art and a plethora of old comic book ads.

Before that: listeners keep trying to get Derek to talk about the Snyderverse, I see Superman ...

Duration: 01:45:50
The First Appearance of Krypto!
Jul 10, 2025

In the upcoming movie Superman Krypto the Superdog is a very naughty boy indeed, and it turns out that's quite canonical, dating all the way back to his first appearance in Adventure Comics #210. Also in this issue: a story where Aquaman has to use sea creatures as a printing press. 

Before that: I may have discovered a loophole for superheroes' no killing policy, we discuss whether there's too much James Gunn and Derek has already seen Superman but is keeping his lips sealed until the next episode of Watch Men. Which y...

Duration: 01:17:32
IRONHEART: Episodes 4, 5 & 6
Jul 03, 2025

What about that ending? We definitely argue about it for quite some time. A lot happens in these episodes, and new doors are opened in the MCU... but will anyone ever walk through them? Is it better to hope or to expect the worst? And does it take longer between sequels these days?

Before that we have some news and we answer your questions, which leads us to wonder: what is a comic book crossover? Is it only between individual books? Does an overarching event with tie-ins count? And what's the worst one anyway? If you don't...

Duration: 03:13:36
IRONHEART: Episodes 1, 2 & 3
Jun 26, 2025

Spinning off from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and based on the comic character of the same name, Ironheart has sat on the shelf for some time. But why? Is it bad? Is it surprisingly good? Is it aggressively fine? The answer lies within this episode. 

Before that: The Thing has a beard in the Fantastic Four movie, we answer your questions and I step on Derek's intro for the first time ever. 

Next week it's the back half of Ironheart, which should up the supernatural element in bi...

Duration: 02:37:12
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: "Epilogue"
Jun 23, 2025

And so the Cadmus arc comes to an end... but is it with a bang or a whimper? It's certainly an undeniably odd episode, and your mileage may vary. One thing I'll say for this one: it lets us know that Bruce Wayne leaves his DNA all over town. 

Before that we have some news and a letter that claims Derek sounds like Robert Downey Jr. What do you think about that? Let us know.

Next week: the first three episodes of Ironheart. See you then!

Duration: 01:04:26
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: "Divided We Fall"
Jun 17, 2025

The finale of the Cadmus Saga is upon us as the original seven of the Justice League take on the combined Luthor/Brainiac creature. Will they be able to save the world? Will they remember they have superpowers in time? This is the episode that almost has the guts to kill off The Flash. 

Before that: your hosts did a little protesting this weekend. Plus: I get cranky about film journalists, Derek loves a H.E.R.B.I.E ad and James Gunn says stuff. And your questions get answered! If you don't care about that s...

Duration: 01:18:23
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: "Panic in the Sky"
Jun 11, 2025

The Cadmus saga continues on as the Evil Superfriends attack the JLA Watchtower and Batman refuses to turn himself in to the authorities. Supergirl's clone has daddy issues, Steel gets his butt whupped and Bwana Beast runs by in the background. All of this leads to a big reveal of who the true villain of the story is. 

Before that, I leave stuff behind in the desert, Derek finishes us Cobra Kai while I watch Karate Kid Part II, and our questions segment gives us a chance to talk about MIssion: Impossible: The F...

Duration: 01:23:04
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: "Flashpoint"
Jun 02, 2025

Jeez, Superman's a real jerk in these episodes, and his behavior is not getting any better. Picking up from where last week left off, this ep sees the Justice League Watchtower shooting a huge fusion beam at... an American city? Seems bad, even if J'onn J'onnz insists "It wasn't me."

Before that we go long, and I mean long, on Cobra Kai. Again. I'm almost done binging the show so I promise this won't go on forever. There's some news and then we take our sweet time with the questions this week. Tangents abound, and De...

Duration: 01:52:58
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: "Question Authority"
May 26, 2025

This week the seemingly sometimes smelly Question gets himself into hot water when he decides to kill Lex Luthor. Also, he's sleeping with Huntress? What the...? Also: Superman is a jerk! And Aztek the Ultimate Man makes a cameo! Plus I give the wrong sign-off!

Before that: we have some sad news about the loss of a comic book legend. The next two Avengers get delayed. And we answer questions, one of which leads to like a 20 minute tangent. If you don't care about this stuff, you can skip right to 58:23.

Next week: J...

Duration: 01:40:29
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: "Task Force X"
May 19, 2025

This week the Suicide Squad, err sorry, Task Force X as this is a cartoon, breaks into the Justice League's Watchtower Satellite and do battle with a real collection of Morts (we explain that reference on the show). How does this tie into the Cadmus Saga? And can you just tear the Martian Manhunter in half???

Before that: letters! News! Rumors! And Derek makes the argument that casting news is... a spoiler? Don't ask me, I just work here. If you don't care about any of this stuff skip to 57:32.

Next week: Justice League U...

Duration: 01:46:00
Emergency SUPERMAN Trailer Podcast
May 15, 2025

Breaking news: trailers for Superman and Ironheart have been released. We talk about 'em. What else do you need to know?

Duration: 00:15:39
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: "The Doomsday Sanction"
May 12, 2025

We got a few weeks before Ironheart starts up so we're dipping over to the DC Universe to check out Justice League Unlimited. We'll be covering "The Cadmus Saga," starting with this episode where Batman harasses Amanda Waller. Also: why is Ice just hanging out when a volcano is erupting? Is that guy Dirk the Daring from Dragon's Lair (and do I call it Dragon Quest on the show?)? Derek gets deep on lore and we wonder why Doomsday can't break out of some hardened magma. 


W...

Duration: 01:33:53
The First Appearance of The Thunderbolts
Apr 28, 2025

With the next MCU movie about to hit theaters we thought it would be a good time to read the first appearance of the team that is coming to the screen, The Thunderbolts. Or rather the team that is not coming to the screen, since the original T-Bolts have just about nothing to do with the characters in Thunderbolts*. That's okay, because the buzz on that movie is good, and we'll always have the OG group. 

They made their first appearance smack dab in the middle of a Hulk storyline, and knowing the big reveal o...

Duration: 01:29:18
DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN: "Straight To Hell"
Apr 21, 2025

The first season of Born Again comes to a close - does the finale work? Considering we are Netflix Daredevil haters turned Disney+ Daredevil lovers will we be satisfied with how things are wrapped up? And did Jon Bernthal come back to the show only after a change was made that kinda ruins the Punisher? All of this and more is discussed on the show. 

Before that we talk yet again about the unsmiling Superman, we discuss an eternally underrated book and we reminisce about getting mugged in New York...

Duration: 02:22:56
DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN: "Isle of Joy"
Apr 14, 2025

Matt's kind of a jerk this week, but he also does a big heroism so maybe the scales balance. Should he tell Heather his secret? Could you really kill a dude by spitting a tooth at his eye? This week's episode goes all Creepshow in a very fun way. 

Before that: some movie talk, the experience of seeing the Fantastic Four trailer and the Superman extended scene back to back on the big screen and audience questions I can barely answer. 

Next week: the season finale!

Duration: 01:53:36
DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN: "Art For Art's Sake"
Apr 07, 2025

The Muse storyline comes to a big end this week in an episode that feels like it's got a couple of weird logic gaps. Still, we're really enjoying this show, a total shocker to us. Of course the last few weeks have all been using the OG version of the season, before major reshoots - next week begins the two episodes that are completely new. Will it still be for us? 

Before that: why release an extended sequence where Superman is all beat up the whole time? Is A Minecraft Movie saving cinema as we kno...

Duration: 01:49:18
DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN Episodes 5 & 6
Mar 31, 2025

This week we have a bottle episode where Matt gets tangled up in a bank robbery hostage situation and we get the episode where Daredevil finally returns. Was it worth the wait? Will we ever see Matt having dinner with the Khans? And does Muse have powers or what?

Before that: gym influencer Joey Swoll! Will Doomsday end with a white screen, a la Crisis on Infinite Earths? Will Spider-Man ever grow up? And who is the villain anyway? The Kelce Brothers of movie podcasting answer all these and more!

Thanks for l...

Duration: 02:18:28
Emergency Podcast: DOOMSDAY Casting Reveal
Mar 27, 2025

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for this news bulletin: 

Today Marvel held a very strange (and very successful) event to announce the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, which is shooting right now. There are a bunch of names you might expect and there are a few left field characters showing up, but maybe the most intriguing aspect is who is not going to be in this movie. We discuss it all!

Plus, we kind of get distracted by talking about The Studio, the new Seth Rogen show on AppleTV+.

Duration: 01:14:24
DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN: "Sic Semper Systema"
Mar 24, 2025

Frank's back, folks. And he's the maintenance man. This week on Daredevil still no costumes but the drama and character stuff is simply terrific, plus we get two renditions of a Jefferson Starship classic. 

Before that we have some news, including the rumor that Kevin Feige is feeling iffy on the Russos after Electric State and that the fourth Spidey movie may be adapting Spider Island, a storyline where everybody in New York City gets Spider-Man powers. Is that a good idea? Eh.

We just published the latest episode of Watch Men...

Duration: 01:27:11
DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN: "In the Hollow of His Hand"
Mar 17, 2025

Will Secret Wars have the Hulk holding up a mountain? Should you film elder abuse and not do anything about it? And could there be a multiversal Mary Jane in Spider-Man 4? We discuss all of this and more before diving into this week's Daredevil Born Again

Which, for the record, we liked! It's an all-trial episode as Matt Murdock tries to keep White Tiger out of the clink, but courtroom shenanigans make a mess of everything, and that's before Matt does something to really make the judge angry. 

Thanks for li...

Duration: 01:34:42
DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN Episodes 1 & 2
Mar 10, 2025

The Man Without Fear is back, and we're covering the first two episodes of his new Disney+ show. Which, by the way, offers absolutely no information for folks who may have not watched the original Netflix Daredevil. Thankfully you have us, who half-remember some stuff from the first two seasons. 

Speaking of us, this is a special episode - we're together in person! Derek flew to LA for the weekend and we took a road trip, but first we recorded this. That's why the sound is a bit off this week. Also, there are a cou...

Duration: 02:03:51
YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN Episodes 7 & 8
Feb 24, 2025

The first season of this alt-universe MCU Spidey show comes to a close with a huge surprising reveal about Spider-Man's origin, a visit from symbiotes and the Scorpion getting his face smashed in. The first act is over and the stage is set for season two, and we can't wait. 

Before that: Grand Theft Hamlet, the miniseries and a whole buncha news this week. And by the way, stick around at the end of the show because we go pretty far afield after the recap is over. Just letting you know!

We...

Duration: 02:02:03
YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN Episodes 6, 7 & 8
Feb 17, 2025

It gets real in this trio of episodes, as the traditionally kind of lame villain Scorpion proves a bit much for a young version of Spider-Man. When we say we gasped...

Also: Brave New World gets the worst MCU Cinemascore, they may have a Dick Ryder ready for the Nova show and there's cursing in a promo for Superman

If you want to hear us talking about Captain America: Brave New World join the Patreon! Subscribers at the $5 and above levels get access to Watch Men, our...

Duration: 02:20:06
YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN Episodes 3, 4 & 5
Feb 10, 2025

They're tossing a whole bunch of Spidey at us each week, but at least the show is good! This new take on young Spider-Man is having a blast playing with Marvel Comics lore and using real bottom of the barrel villains like Speed Demon and Unicorn. But Doc Ock waits in the wings, so maybe Spidey will be facing a real threat soon. 

Before that: the Super Bowl! There's a new Thunderbolts* trailer, but nothing for Superman. Does that show weakness on the part of WB or am I talking out my butt? 

...

Duration: 02:07:03
Breaking News: FANTASTIC FOUR Trailer
Feb 05, 2025

We interrupt your week to bring you breaking news about the Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer and also Post Malone Oreos. 

Duration: 00:37:13
YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN Episodes 1&2
Feb 03, 2025

It's a new show as Marvel debuts their latest Spider-Man cartoon, the one with the impossibly long name. It was originally going to be set in the MCU but they changed their mind, and now it's taking place in its own little continuity with plenty of nods to what came before but some major changes and big swings. But is it any good?

Before that: lots of news, including the fact that Harrison Ford will say the word "adamantium" in theaters in just two weeks, and also Derek talks about how much he loves and misses smoking...

Duration: 02:09:30
CAPTAIN AMERICA #118: More First Appearance of Falcon!
Jan 27, 2025

It turns out Falcon's first appearance in Captain America #117 left us hanging, so we're back this week with the next issue, where the Red Skull does the ultimate evil of telling a group of Cap stans to go eff themselves. Technically the story doesn't end here, so we will be talking about #119 in the intro to next week's episode!

Speaking of intros: Derek gets a new camera and is traumatized by the new Star Trek TV movie, I go long on The Love Boat (I was asked. Seriously!) and the showrunner of  Duration: 01:20:41

CAPTAIN AMERICA #117: First Appearance of The Falcon
Jan 20, 2025

Let's go back in time to when Sam Wilson, aka The Falcon, first entered the Marvel Universe. You know him as a Harlem social worker, so of course Cap meets him... on an unnamed tropical island populated by WWII war criminals? You know how the comic books are. 

Before that we have some news and another installment of listener mail. You want your questions answered? Simply email us at ask.cinema.sangha@gmail.com and put the name of the show you want your question to appear on in the subject line. Easy as that!

D...

Duration: 01:31:16
CREATURE COMMANDOS: "What A Funny Monster"
Jan 13, 2025

Our first look into the new DCU comes to a conclusion, but does it stick the landing? Can James Gunn bring it all together and make it work? And why doesn't Nina Mazursky get a lawyer anyway?

Before that we go wide ranging on the LA fires, the news (what little of it there is), the It's Always Sunny/Abbott Elementary crossover and we answer listener mail. Find out what our least favorite comic book retcons are! Don't care? Skip to 58:58.

As we wait for our next show, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man...

Duration: 01:46:28
CREATURE COMMANDOS: "Priyatel Skelat"
Jan 06, 2025

This episode sees a big change for us: we're also doing it on video! This audio version will remain forever, but you can also watch us if that's the kind of weird thing you're into. We're going to be uploading these to YouTube moving forward, and the videos will also be here on the Patreon. 

In the meantime: this week we get the origin of Dr. Phosphorus and if you were worried he wouldn't turn out to have a tragic past, I have good news for you. 

Also: Jason Momoa is Lobo, The Brave an...

Duration: 01:23:34
CREATURE COMMANDOS: "Iron Pot"
Dec 30, 2024

It's the best episode yet as Frankenstein takes center stage. And this episode of MarvelVision is certain to be the only podcast you hear this week where the conversation ranges from the origins of some racial slurs to the nature of evil with stops along the way to discuss robot vacuums, the global reaction to The Wizard of Oz and whether it's sad when an old person dies. 

In the intro we talk about the third season of What If...? and kind of skim through the episodes, as well as talk about the late...

Duration: 02:06:57
CREATURE COMMANDOS: "Chasing Squirrels"
Dec 23, 2024

This week we get a flashback to Weasel's supposed crime that landed him in Belle Reve. But is Weasel even capable of understanding that he's in prison? And does everybody need to be a misunderstood monster? Also, we somehow get into a discussion about who won WWII. 

Before that there's news, including some good Superman news and some possibly troubling rumblings about that same movie. Also: lots of rumors! Are any of them true? If the ones about Spider-Man 4 are all true that is going to be one wild movie. Also: a little bit a...

Duration: 01:44:28
Emergency Podcast: SUPERMAN Trailer!
Dec 19, 2024

This morning James Gunn dropped the first teaser trailer for his Superman reboot on us, and we knew we needed to get on the mic and blather on with our impressions, insights and opinions. And so here that is, a quick episode devoted entirely to this trailer which - spoiler! - we both quite like!

See you next week at the usual time.

Duration: 00:30:23
CREATURE COMMANDOS: "Cheers to the Tin Man"
Dec 18, 2024

It's Nazi killing time on Creature Commandos as we get GI Robot's origin story. But am I being too nitpicky with this show? And if so is it because of bias or because I expect something more from James Gunn?

Also: some news! Perhaps too much discussion of Better Call Saul! And some tough trivia. If you don't care about any of that skip to 28:35.

If you want to hear more of us talking comic book stuff, check out the latest episode of Watch Men, where we go in on the...

Duration: 01:03:11
CREATURE COMMANDOS: Episodes 1&2
Dec 09, 2024

It's our first look at the new DCU, spearheaded by James Gunn. Is the view good or are we a bit concerned about what we're looking at? You'll have to listen to find out as we break down the first two episodes of this very adult-oriented cartoon that may be a remake of Suicide Squad (the first one). 

Before that: where in the world should Devin go? When is the Superman trailer coming? And did Marvel just abandon a bunch of film equipment in a cave? All that and more, but if you don't...

Duration: 01:40:54
FANTASTIC FOUR #13: First Appearance of The Watcher
Dec 02, 2024

Why is my chair so squeaky? Is Derek burping? The only person who might know is The Watcher, who is introduced in this issue of Fantastic Four. A truly jam-packed bit of storytelling, this issue has dead cities on the Moon, a commie villain, a trio of super-apes, the winning of the space race and more. It's the kind of comic book fun that could only happen in the 60s. 

In the intro we chat a bit about robot vacuums and a mysterious picture of a pixelated man at the Fantastic Four wrap part...

Duration: 01:15:19
BATMAN #1: First Appearance of Catwoman
Nov 26, 2024

When does a criminal deserve leniancy? When they're very hot and have nice legs, according to Batman. Here's the first appearance of Catwoman, and it's a doozy. From Batman speaking directly to the kids at home to his immortal words "Be quiet or papa spank," this one has it all. 

Before that, some news, including a rumor about The Young Avengers becoming The Champions. Plus: the grisly origin of Wizard of Oz's Tin Man - and this is canonical. 

Next week: the first appearance of The Watcher in Fanta...

Duration: 01:04:07
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #15: "Kraven the Hunter!"
Nov 19, 2024

This week we take a look at the first appearance of the next superstar of the silver screen, Kraven the Hunter. In his first appearance he fights apes, drinks a mysterious smoking brew and goes cruising in Central Park. Also: Peter Parker's love life is a mess, and we couldn't be happier about it. 

Before that we talk about a whole bunch of TV shows, including Rings of Power and Dune: Prophecy. There's news, and we welcome the new king scooper, Denzel Washington himself. Plus: trivia. If you don't care about any of thi...

Duration: 01:30:40
THE PENGUIN: "A Great or Little Thing"
Nov 12, 2024

It's the finale of The Penguin and good news: everybody ends up happy! Whew, I was worried for a minute there. Well okay, maybe that doesn't happen but wow was this a good final episode. We loved it. 

Before we get to The Penguin we have some news, including James Gunn personally humiliating me, new MCU trailers out of Brazil, and we discuss the ins and outs of Bluesky, the social network folks are fleeing to now that Twitter has gone full evil. If you don't care about any of that skip to 42:24.
Duration: 01:57:21

THE PENGUIN: "Top Hat"
Nov 05, 2024

It's the penultimate episode of The Penguin, and things get explosive. Plus, we take a look back at Oz's childhood and hoo boy do things get dark. Real, real dark. This show is not afraid to make this guy a true villain. Speaking of which, Sofia seemingly graduates to real supervillain status this episode, and we couldn't be happier. 

We recorded this episode on Election Day eve, so we have a little bit to say about that, but there's also a scoop that I drop about something coming up in Matt Reeves' "Batman Epic Crime Sa...

Duration: 01:34:59
AGATHA ALL ALONG Episodes 8&9
Nov 01, 2024

It was Agatha all along after all. The show comes to an incredibly satisfying end, and lays groundwork for more yet to come in the MCU. This week Derek and I finally find a version of Aubrey Plaza that gets our motors humming, we discuss why Agatha ends up in the form she does, and argue about whether lemons were available in Massachussetts in 1750.

Before that: we are recording on Halloween! There's candy talk, Ozempic talk and then we get into Marvel's entire 2025 slate, especially the recently revealed shows that are coming to Disney+. Are there real Wo...

Duration: 02:14:47
THE PENGUIN: "Gold Summit"
Oct 29, 2024

Oz is up against the wall when the Maronis and Gigantes put the kibosh on his Bliss business, but he's always at his best when he's up against the wall. And when he's at his best he's a lying, cheating, backstabbing villain - this show does not hide just how awful its protagonist is. 

Before that: Zendaya is a goddess! James Gunn debunks more dumb rumors! And maybe the new trivia book we're using is a bit too hard. If you don't care about all of that skip right to 37:50 for the meat and the potatoes of t...

Duration: 01:41:47
AGATHA ALL ALONG: "Death's Hand in Mine"
Oct 25, 2024

It's a whopper of a Marvelvision as we go long on the excellent new episode of Agatha All Along. Is this the best Marvel TV episode? Is pre-trauma real? And has Derek ever had his tarot cards read? Find out!

Before that: Blade disappears from the release schedule! Tom Holland talks Spider-Man 4! And does Venom: The Last Dance set up a Sony/MCU crossover in that fourth Spidey film? Plus more news and impossibly hard trivia.

If you don't care about that skip to 52:38 to get to the reca...

Duration: 01:51:58
THE PENGUIN: "Homecoming"
Oct 22, 2024

Can the show live up to last week's stellar episode? Hell yes, it turns out, as things get hotter and hotter for Oz (and some other folks as well). Homecoming is a packed episode where a ton of stuff happens and where the status quo changes in major, major ways, and we're here to break it all down. As part of that we ask questions like: does the Chief of Police think Sofia is the Hangman? Will Vic make it out of the show alive? And should The Penguin's villain lair be an abandoned cannery?

Before that we...

Duration: 01:54:55
AGATHA ALL ALONG: "Familiar By Thy Side"
Oct 18, 2024

It's the Teen backstory we've been waiting for, and even though we all knew who he was, it still lands! And we get to see his side of the interrogation from episode 1. Plus: did they sneak Hulkling into this episode?

Before that we have a bit of news, including new Fantastic Four images and Tom Holland saying the Spider-Man 4 script still needs work. What does that mean? And what does Tom put first - himself or Spider-Man? 

If you don't care about that, skip to 28:41. 

We shall return in a coup...

Duration: 01:32:42
THE PENGUIN: "Cent'ann"
Oct 15, 2024

What if we got an episode of The Penguin and it had almost no Penguin in it and it  was still one of the best episodes of the show so far? This week's installment has Sofia's backstory and really heightens the so-called grounded show to a level that is thrilling and fun. 

Before that we have a little bit of news and Derek relays the story of his visit to the Winchester Mystery House. And when you get to the end of the episode... it's not the end! We ended up going on a couple of d...

Duration: 01:38:01
AGATHA ALL ALONG: "Darkest Hour, Wake Thy Power"
Oct 11, 2024

It's a big reveal this week as Teen's true identity becomes known - well, to anyone who reads Marvel Comics, I guess. But don't worry, because we break down just what that crown means and who he is, as well as talk about what did and did not work in this Ouija-tastic outing. 

Before that we talk about some dumb life stuff, all the Lanterns news and whether we should be criticizing it already, and the wild flood of likely phony scoops we keep getting about Spider-Man 4. If you don't care about that stuf...

Duration: 01:17:01
THE PENGUIN: "Bliss"
Oct 08, 2024

Have you been wanting to get to know Vic better? This episode is for you, as it explores Oz's sidekick's past, including where he was when The Riddler flooded Gotham City. Meanwhile, as always, Oz is thinking on his feet but he also seems to keep getting himself into deeper and deeper trouble. Is there a faction in Gotham City he won't piss off?

Before that we have news and updates, including Derek's adventure door knocking as a campaigner for democracy. Skip to 27:58 if you just want to get to The Penguin.

Over on...

Duration: 01:32:37
AGATHA ALL ALONG: "If I Cannot Reach You Let My Song Teach You"
Oct 04, 2024

It's a 70s spectacular... but no coke. I guess that was Kevin Feige's hard rule, as per Deadpool and Wolverine. On Agatha All Along this week we have the next trial, and it includes rocking out and a cool demon. Plus: gay stuff! 

Before that we learn that Derek has made a shocking decision, and we talk about the newly announced Dynamic Duo animated movie coming from DC. If that's of no interest to you, skip right to 32:54 and get to the episode recap and review!

Next week we will h...

Duration: 01:23:54
THE PENGUIN: "Inside Man"
Oct 01, 2024

Oz has really stepped in it and this week things just keep getting more difficult. The Penguin keeps ramping up the complications in a way that reminds us of Breaking Bad, but thankfully not quite that nerve-wracking.

We talk about some news and some new movies, including The Apprentice and Megalopolis, and if you don't want to hear all that just skip right to 26:59.

Also: our Watch Men episode about Blade is up, and serves as an unexpected memorial to Kris Kristofferson. We recorded it...

Duration: 01:35:05
AGATHA ALL ALONG: “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials”
Sep 27, 2024

Good news everyone - Marvel listened to Derek's complaints last week and over the past seven days totally fixed Agatha All Along to his liking. This week's episode is clever, spooky, fun, and best of all, episodic. There's a whole story in here!

Before that: news! Including who is playing Hal Jordan, what Marvel movie Jordan Peele might direct and the tuna fish sandwich I had for lunch. If none of this appeals, please skip right to 38:36 to get into the recap/review.

In a couple of days: The Penguin episode 2. We'r...

Duration: 01:20:40
THE PENGUIN: "After Hours"
Sep 23, 2024

So, heads up: we had some technical difficulty with this episode. This required a lot of stitching things together, which I'm not exactly the best at, and as a result you may find the episode to have a certain delightfully herky jerky feel to it. 

We begin our coverage of The Penguin, the spin-off from The Batman, and boy oh boy do we like this one. A bunch. A mob show set in the Gotham of Matt Reeve's Batman, this is a grounded and gritty take that actually works. 

Because we rele...

Duration: 01:22:45
AGATHA ALL ALONG Episodes 1&2
Sep 20, 2024

It's a fight! This week we throw down over Agatha All Along, the latest MCU show on Disney+. A spin-off of Wandavision, this show forces us to ponder just what an episode is, and also gives us a very good song. But like I said, there's a tussle in there. 

Before that we have a little bit of news, the ants are back, and a trivia question stumps both your hosts. Don't care about that? Jump right to 25:13.

We'll be back before you know it - Marvelvision is going twice a week...

Duration: 01:47:28
FANTASTIC FOUR #94: First Appearance of Agatha Harkness
Sep 16, 2024

This week we're diving back into the first appearance of Agatha Harkness, whose new show Agatha All Along debuts on Disney+ in the coming days. We'll be covering that show, so it made sense to look back at where it all started. 

And it started kinda weird! This comic is at the end of the historic Lee/Kirby run, and it's a light and odd story that finds The Thing in full Lou Costello mode. 

In the intro: we have a bit of news, including the Venom 3 trailer. If you don't care a...

Duration: 01:03:12
DETECTIVE COMICS #58: First Appearance of The Penguin
Sep 10, 2024

This week and next we prepare for September's new comic book shows, The Penguin and Agatha All Along. Up first: the first appearance of The Penguin in an early Batman adventure that shows just how much Bats was not a grim avenger of the night for very long at all. That starts at 1:02. Yes, one hour and two minutes. 

But if you skip to there you'll miss all the news that hit this weekend, including a bunch of rumors, the question of whether we need anymore Falcone in Batman stuff after The Pengu...

Duration: 01:38:01
BATMAN: THE CAPED CRUSADER Episodes 9&10
Sep 02, 2024

We wrap up the first season of Caped Crusader with a Two-Face two-parter, and it's a doozy. Stick around until the very end to hear us talk about where this show stacks up in the history of adapted Batmen and our relationships with Batman adaptations over the years. 

Before that: Derek goes to a concert! The Thing is seen on the set of Fantastic Four! This week's trivia is really, really hard. Interested in the Superman piece I recollect fondly in this episode? Read it right here

If you do...

Duration: 01:53:35
BATMAN: THE CAPED CRUSADER Episodes 7&8
Aug 28, 2024

We're back from our trip, which means it's back to Gotham as we get to the penultimate episode of our series on the newest Batman cartoon, Batman: The Caped Crusader. This one gives us an LA Confidential-tinged cop story and a vampire tale filled with special guest stars who go unremarked upon in the show. Sneaky!

We don't have as much intro this week as usual, but our theme song is by Todd Rundgren. 

Thanks for listening!

Duration: 01:13:27
A Very Special Road Trip Episode
Aug 26, 2024

This week the Faraci boys did something we rarely do - we got together! We took a family road trip to visit the home of Jerry Siegel, where Superman was created. And we went with our father and our sister. This episode was recorded by a single mic on the dining room table of a rented AirBnB, and our father Joe joins (Ariel declined). This one is all-intro, no meat, but the real ones have been waiting to hear from Joe!

We'll be back soon with our regularly scheduled program. Thanks for listening!

Duration: 00:45:04
BATMAN: THE CAPED CRUSADER Episodes 5 & 6
Aug 21, 2024

On this week's Batman: The Caped Crusader episodes we get the introduction of a classic Batvillain. That's right, King Tut! Also, Harley Quinn and a Scooby Doo episode that blows open the boundaries of what this show can be.

Before that we have some news and chat, including information about why upcoming episodes of our podcasts will be delayed (like this one was) and why you might see a special episode in your feeds in the days ahead.

Join the fun in our community and get access to our other podcasts, offering hours of...

Duration: 01:50:50
BATMAN: THE CAPED CRUSADER Episodes 3&4
Aug 12, 2024

Have you heard there's a new Batman cartoon and it's about crime, and also Jim Gordon's old beat is heavily featured? This will make a lot more sense after you listen to this episode of Marvelvision, where we talk about two more episodes of Batman: The Caped Crusader, specifically Kiss of the Catwoman and Night of the Hunters. Spoiler: we like 'em A LOT. 

Before that, it's time to see what came out of D23. Is it weird that there's still no date announced for Ironheart? What did we think of the Agatha...

Duration: 01:40:42
BATMAN: THE CAPED CRUSADER Episodes 1 & 2
Aug 05, 2024

Amazon has dumped 10 episodes of the new Bruce Timm Batman cartoon all at once, but we're going to be taking these two by two over the next few weeks. Let's be upfront: your hosts were not very psyched about this show in advance and then we watched it and are forced to eat our words.

Not unlike how RFK Jr was trying to eat some bear. We don't mean to get political, but the news right before we recorded was so wild we had to talk about it. If you'd rather get straight to Gotham City, skip...

Duration: 01:39:11
Breaking News Comic-Con Episode!
Jul 28, 2024

We said we were taking the week off, but that's only because we forgot San Diego Comic-Con was this weekend. And look at us now, convening to do an emergency podcast on a Saturday night because Marvel announced some fairly major stuff. 

In this special episode we talk about Robert Downey Jr as Dr. Doom! The trailer for The PenguinCreature Commandoes! Harrison Ford being grumpy! And more more more. 

Next week: we'll begin covering Batman: The Caped Crusader

We touch on Deadpool and Wolverine but if y...

Duration: 01:26:22
THE BOYS: "Season 4 Finale"
Jul 22, 2024

This week we talk about the big big news that hit over the weekend. No, not Joe Biden - my Western shirts! Also: some small amounts of news and lots of speculation about the Hall of Justice.

As for The Boys: did season 4 stick the landing? Was there too much wheel spinning this season? And why, exactly, is everyone not dead at the end? We may find out the answer to that one... in like two years, when the show comes back for its final season. 

Thanks for listening! We're taking next week off...

Duration: 01:22:00
THE BOYS: "The Insider"
Jul 15, 2024

This week The Boys both delights and disappoints in ways that are very specifically on-brand for The Boys. It's weird that this show can be so good and so frustrating at the exact same time!

In the intro we talk about the latest comic book movie news, including a controversy surrounding Captain America: Brave New World that will likely lose us subscribers. Also: we react to the trailers for that film and Agatha All Along, and we don't agree!

If you don't care about any of that stuff...

Duration: 02:02:22
THE BOYS: "Dirty Business"
Jul 08, 2024

Holy whips and chains, Tek Knight! This week's episode of The Boys brings us into that universe's version of the Batcave, and it's as pervy as you might expect. But is the episode any good? That's the big question. 

Also: some news, including whether or not Kevin Feige is playing favorites. If you don't care about that, skip to 33:57. 

This week's music is the Velvet Underground. 

Thanks for listening!

Duration: 01:44:10
THE BOYS: "Beware of the Jabberwock, My Son"
Jul 01, 2024

You want Superman news? We got Superman news - tons of pics from the Cleveland set of James Gunn's Superman have hit the web, and we have thoughts on them! Also some other news from the world of comics and movies, including the reveal that Marvel intends on returning to Hall H at Comic-Con this year in a big way. What could they be bringing?

On The Boys we have three storylines that feel consequential in their own way, and we get Simon Pegg delivering a performance so good that I have to eat...

Duration: 01:36:31
Special Free Episode: THE ACOLYTE: "Night"
Jun 27, 2024

Here's a free listen to another one of our podcasts, The Bad Batch, where we talk Star Wars. This week's episode of The Acolyte was such a big deal that we thought folks who aren't normally subscribed might want to listen, and that maybe this would incentivize you to come join us at the Patreon! It's as simple as going to www.patreon.com/cinemasangha and subscribing for only $1 a month. A dollar!

Please be aware: we go heavy spoilers early so if you aren't watching The Acolyte but might...

Duration: 01:34:28
THE BOYS: "Wisdom of the Ages"
Jun 24, 2024

It's dark this season on The Boys, and our heroes are cruising for a bruising. Especially Starlight, who is cruising to put a bruising on Firecracker. And Homelander goes to Carvel! That's can't be ominous, can it?

This week Derek is tired! There's Superman news (but we recorded before today's set pics appeared). And I don't do so well at trivia.

Thanks for listening! Come join us on the Patreon!

Duration: 02:00:58
THE BOYS Season 4 Episodes 1. 2 & 3
Jun 17, 2024

Welcome back to Marvelvision! As we wait for new Marvel stuff to make its way to us we are branching out a bit to cover season four of the hit Amazon Prime show The Boys. This show is based on a comic book that both of deeply dislike, but we have very much enjoyed the series to date, and the fourth season appears to continue a good - if slightly repetitive - streak. 

The first three episodes are The Department of Dirty Tricks, Life Among the Septics and We'll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here, and t...

Duration: 02:37:01
All By Myself: THE FALL GUY and CHALLENGERS
May 31, 2024

Derek is off on vacation this week so I took to the mic solo to talk about some movies I have seen recently. I go into The Fall Guy and Challengers, featuring some spoilers about Challengers, and along the way touch on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Tangerine, among other stuff. 

Derek is returning to the United States right now so we will be back with regularly scheduled programming soon; our next episode of any podcast will be for our Star Wars show, The Bad Batch...

Duration: 00:45:58
X-MEN '97: "Tolerance Is Extinction Part 3"
May 17, 2024

This week it's the big finale of season one of X-Men '97 and you better believe we have a fight about Iron Man and Captain America's cameos in the episode. A big one! We also talk about how this show might be the best Marvel Comics adaptation ever, our guesses about next season and we weigh on whether or not everyone should kiss. 

That all happens at 50:35. Before that it's all sorts of news, including the official title of the Agatha show, Scott Snyder visits the Superman set and more.

Derek is h...

Duration: 02:03:32
X-MEN '97: "Tolerance Is Extinction Part 2"
May 10, 2024

OK, so Batman can't kill the Joker... but could he lobotomize him? This week we argue about the philosophy of justice and what is too far for a superhero to go. It's tied deeply into the episode, as Magneto decides to say eff you to humanity and Bastion is perhaps getting away with mass murder. 

Plus: Ralph Ineson is Galactus! This is great casting. And we talk about the first look at the new Superman costume and much, much more. 

Duration: 02:10:27
X-MEN '97: "Tolerance Is Extinction Part 1"
May 03, 2024

Derek says nobody reads these. Is he right? Let's find out! 

This week: how is it possible that the follow-up series to a mediocre nostalgia bait 90s cartoon is the best X-Men adaptation ever? It's nuts! This first part of a three parter is the kind of stuff most shows hold for season finales!

Meanwhile: who is Paul Walker Hauser playing in Fantastic Four? And was 2019 actually forty years ago?

Come join our Patreon!

Duration: 01:46:56
X-MEN '97: "Bright Eyes"
Apr 26, 2024

Gambit is dead. Real dead! Getting buried and everything. And Rogue is on a rampage - can Captain America stop her? Are Jubilee and Sunspot in their own TV show? And why did the X-Men wait a whole week before going to Genosha? All this and more on the latest X-Men '97!

Also: is Zack Snyder in his Kevin Smith era? And is it surprising that two middle aged white nerds would find themselves sidetracked with Kevin Smith talk for far too long?

Thanks for listening! Join the Patreon to support the s...

Duration: 02:07:12
X-MEN '97: "Lifedeath Part 2"
Apr 19, 2024

To space, my X-Men! We finally catch up with Professor X, who has been walking around and boning down in the Shi'ar Imperium. Meanwhile, Storm has to confront her greatest fears to save Forge, even though it's his fault she has no powers. Do you like X-Men cosmic stories? If so, you're in luck. If not, you're Derek.

And there's Marvel news, including a Captain America: Brave New World toy leak that may or may not reflect the actual film. Plus: what does that asterisk mean in the Thunderbolts* title?

Thanks...

Duration: 01:40:41
X-MEN '97: "Remember It"
Apr 12, 2024

This week things go nuts! This is the big episode towards which everything has been building, and it has everything you want in an X-Men story: romance! betrayal! intrigue! violence! tragedy! It's got it all!

Plus: a bunch of news from CinemaCon. What's up with the asterisk in the Thunderbolts title? How about that new Superman logo? And what's up with Beau DeMayo?

Double plus: Derek has a theory that ruins my whole day!

Thanks for listening! See you next week as we discover the ramifications of this week's impac...

Duration: 01:44:34
X-MEN '97: "Motendo/Lifedeath Part 1"
Apr 05, 2024

This week: can we trust James Gunn? Does anyone want a movie where Superman fights Evil Superman? And will the Human Torch really have those little lines on him when he flames on? Plus: I have an amazing experience at the bank. It's better than it sounds. 

On X-Men '97: Jubilee gets sucked into a video game by Mojo while Storm chills out at Forge's cabin... but something just ain't right. Was this a waste of an episode? You'll have to listen to find out what we think!

Thanks for listening. 

Duration: 01:47:34
X-MEN '97: "Fire Made Flesh"
Mar 29, 2024

This week the X-Men cartoon sorta adapts the crossover event Inferno, and jams it all into about 40 minutes. Is it too rushed? Yes. Does it still mostly rule? Yes.

In the news segment we have thoughts about Spider-Man 4 and the rumored directors. Plus: we talk more about bringing an It's Always Sunny attitude to Fantastic Four

Thanks for listening and see you next week!

Duration: 01:35:24
X-MEN '97: "To Me, My X-Men" & "Mutant Liberation Begins"
Mar 25, 2024

First up, a programming note: we will be swapping the days we release our podcasts. We are going to release Marvelvision on Fridays and move The Bad Batch to Mondays. So expect another episode of Marvelvision this week. 

On this episode: wait, the new X-Men cartoon is good? Like, really good? How did this happen? What miracle has occurred? 

And in the intro: some small news, and I tried smelling salts. Wowza. They're not just in old movies, they're real, and they pack a punch. 

Thanks for listening and see you again i...

Duration: 01:50:36