AP Marvel
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 20 ratingsA show that discusses deeper issues in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from its story themes, to its depiction of political and social issues, and its fandom. Join Chris (@Compenderizer), Izzy (@delirilyn), Anthony (@thepizzataco) and their guests as they explore your favorite superhero movies and shows at a different level. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ap-marvel/support
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Episode 70: Marvel's Avengers Game Review and Discussion
September 24, 2020 22:11 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBAfter games critic David Shimomura (@UnwinnableDavid) gives a read of his Marvel's Avengers game review, Chris and Tony emerge from COVID-19 quarantine to join him in a lengthy discussion. What aspects of Kamala Khan's coming-of-age story resonated with us? And why the heck was this a "GaaS" Destiny-type game? Check Out: Marvel’s Avengers is an Uplifting Story Let Down by Gaming Conventions by David Shimomura (AP Marvel) Review: Marvel’s Avengers is a package of visual noise with a sliver...
Episode 69: The Boys Discuss The Boys
November 01, 2019 01:18 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week, Izzy and Thomas have an unstructured discussion of The Boys on Amazon Prime Video, and end up talking very little about the actual boys. The gang discusses The Deep, Homelander, #MeToo, and Supernatural. Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) Anthony Paone (@thepizzataco) Sabrina Clarke (@sabsclarke) Thomas Rasmussen (@Thomas_APMarvel) Theme Mu...
Episode 68: Sins of the Father - Dads of the MCU
October 18, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBAnthony and recurring guest Sam, in an undisclosed location in Seattle, Washington, talk about some Daddy Issues, how bad Tony is at being a father, and why parenting is hard. Also, monsters can be dads! Spidey is back baby, that means we can see him experience more patriarchal pain! Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) Anthony Paone (@thepizzataco) Sabri...
Episode 67: AP Marvel Ranks the MCU
September 26, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBDealing with the state of the world has gotten us in a spiral! So we wind down by chatting about every MCU film up till now. We give our definitive ranking on every MCU film that is 100% accurate and not up to debate! We used science and facts to get down to the truth of it all. No debating whatsoever on Twitter.Com or Facebook.Com or even on our discord. Every other list is wrong. Next Week (or in two weeks): Dads in the MCU! Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube,...
Episode 66: Getting Rich in the MCU
September 07, 2019 02:43 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBThomas, Chris, Izzy, and Thomas’s brother Bo get together to talk about new elements, the going rate of a war rhino, and how to get rich in the MCU. Next Week: TBD Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) Anthony Paone (@thepizzataco) Sabrina Clarke (@sabsclarke) Thomas Rasmussen (@Thomas_APMarvel) Theme Music: Steve Molitor Logo: Charles Villanueva (@cfs...
Episode 65: D23 and the Creepy Cult of Disney
September 04, 2019 03:29 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIzzy makes her grand return, talking to Chris and Anthony about the Spider-Man madness, Disney stans, and all of the big Disney+ announcements from D23. Also, capitalism bad! Next Week (or rather, later this week since we're so late): MCU Economics Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) Anthony Paone (@thepizzataco) Sabrina Clarke (@sabsclarke) Thomas Ra...
Episode 64: What if the Avengers Had a PR Team?
August 22, 2019 23:50 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThomas, Chris, and two PR professionals tackle such vital questions to our society as: "Should the Avengers have a PR team?'' "Who does PR for S.H.I.E.L.D.?" and "Which social media would each Avenger prefer?" Plus, AP Marvel tackles the Sony-Disney PR fiasco that is currently unfolding. Next Week: D23 Expo Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) Anthony Pao...
Episode 63: Crunching Box Office Numbers
August 16, 2019 02:36 - 1 hour - 50 MBThe numbers are in, and Disney is a winner (like, five times) in the box office. What effect does Avengers: Endgame overtaking Avatar have on Hollywood and creativity, if any? AP Marvel's West Coast Best Coast and Los Angeles rep Leila Jordan (@galaxyleila) drops some knowledge and insight on Chris and Anthony. How is Fox doing post-Disney merger? And are box office returns really important for fan validation? Check Out: Disney Won. Now What? (Buzzfeed News) Next Week: TBD Follow AP Marv...
Episode 62: Why We Rewatch Media
August 08, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThe onslaught of movie releases from Marvel Studios has come to a lull, so what is there to do in the meantime? The AP Marvel crew of Chris, Anthony, and Sabrina question what the worth is of rewatching MCU movies, or media in general. Is rewatching the familiar a way to soothe the mind? Are we too reluctant to "commit" to new pieces of content? And why does everyone love Love Actually? Next Week: Crunching Box Office Numbers Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, ...
Episode 61: The "Captain America: Civil War" Civil War
August 01, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBLines are drawn within AP Marvel, as the team divides up to have a very formal debate on the merits of the Sokovia Accords. Thomas brings returning guest David Frank of Talking Tropes (@talkingtropes) to represent Team Iron Man, while Anthony and Sabrina make the case for Team Captain America. Chris tries to bring the discussion together, eschewing any Republican talking points from the debate. Next Week: TBD Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, and Ins...
Episode 60: San Diego Comic-Con and Black Widow In Memoriam
July 26, 2019 16:42 - 1 hour - 110 MBHot off the heels of SDCC, Izzy, Sabrina, Erin, and Leila (@galaxyleila) sit down to chat about the most exciting of news Kevin Feige rolled out for Phase 4 and Disney+. In anticipation for her solo movie announced that weekend, the AP Marvel ladies do a character study on Black Widow, tracking her development from her introduction in Iron Man 2 all the way until her sacrifice off the cliff at Vormir. Check Out: This Month in Indie: The Farewell by Sabrina Clarke Next Week: The Captain A...
Episode 59: The Iterations of Iron Man
July 18, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 108 MBThomas and Izzy sit down with returning guests Chris Walker (@cwlkr20) and Stormaggedon (@DJ_Stormageddon) to trace the development of Tony Stark from his first moments on screen to his overall legacy in the larger MCU. Check Out: The Snap—Spider-Man: Far From Home (hosted by @oakayla and feat. Chris) Next Week: SDCC Updates and Black Widow R.I.P. Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compend...
Episode 58: Spider-Man: Far From Home Hot Take
July 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThe so-called "palate cleanser" for Avenger: Endgame is here, and who knew that it would divide the AP Marvel crew as it did? Izzy, Thomas, and Chris dissect Spider-Man: Far From Home and its teen comedy, the specter of Tony Stark, and whether you take off your shirt or pants off first when undressing. All this and more in this contemptuous Patreon Early Access episode! Check Out: Review: Spider-Man: Far From Home Flaunts Marvel’s Foresight and Future (Spoiler-Free) by Izzy Sio Our friend...
Episode 57: The Captain America 4th of July Special
July 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBHappy 4th of July to everyone except America itself! We may not be here to celebrate the country, but we're here to celebrate Cap. Sabrina, Anthony, and Leila go over the entire character arc of Steve Rogers, riffing off a rant from the absent Chris. Where did Steve's morals take him through his entire MCU journey? The APM crew talks this and more. Check Out: This Month in Indie: The Last Black Man in San Francisco by Sabrina Clarke Next Week: Spider-Man: Far From Home Hot Take (Early Acc...
Episode 56: Thor, Endgame, and Mental Health
June 29, 2019 06:19 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBThor went through some... changes in Avengers: Endgame. Chris, Anthony, and special guest Kayla Jouet (@oakayla) of recap podcast The Snap (@TheSnapMCU) discuss their problems. And on the other hand, the trio discuss the potential positives that Thor's transformation has on the fandom—can fans reclaim this new Thor with art and cosplay? Check Out: Why Thor's Avengers: Endgame Transformation Is Important by Adam Barnhardt This Month in Indie: The Last Black Man in San Francisco by Sabrina ...
Episode 55: E3 2019, Marvel Games, and Square Enix's Avengers
June 20, 2019 14:41 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBAfter a full week away for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in sunny Los Angeles, Chris gets grilled by Anthony on the hottest games there. They talk about Marvel games of the past, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, and that weird Avengers game that Square Enix has been working on for some time. If you reach the end of the episode, prepare for an unpleasant surprise. Check Out: Marvel’s Avengers Seems Incredibly Bland, and That Bums Me Out (Logan Moore, DualShockers) Palin’ Around-Episode...
Episode 54: Dark Phoenix Supernova Take
June 13, 2019 08:08 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBFor Fox's real last stand with the X-Men film series, Izzy, Sabrina, and special guest Chris Walker (@cwlkr20) of The Rising Young Minds provide their scalding hot takes of Dark Phoenix. Next Week: E3 2019 and Marvel Video Games Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) Anthony Paone (@thepizzataco) Sabrina Clarke (@sabsclarke) Theme Music: Steve Molitor Lo...
Episode 53: Marvel-Fox Films—Gone But Not Forgotten
June 07, 2019 05:19 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBWith an unceremonious end to Fox's line of X-Men and Fantastic Four films, Izzy, Chris, and Sabrina debate the merits on the studio's work in the past two decades. What else did we like, besides Logan and Deadpool? Which Fantastic Four version is worse? And how did Sabrina get so attached to the Elektra movie? Also, Bryan Singer and Brett Ratner are terrible people. Next Week: Dark Phoenix Hot Take (with guest Chris Walker) Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, Fa...
Episode 52: One Year Later—The Anniversary Meta Episode
May 30, 2019 17:14 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBWe've made it! The AP Marvel weekly podcast has put on a full year of shows! The whole fearsome five is here: Chris, Izzy, Anthony, Thomas, and Sabrina reflect on the past year, listing their favorite moments and episodes, reminiscing about how they've grown as individuals in the past year, and lay out the groundwork for future podcast, video, written, and Patreon content. Come celebrate with us! Next Week: Marvel/Fox Films—Gone But Not Forgotten Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Mediu...
Episode 51: Does Hawkeye *Still* Need Fixing?
May 24, 2019 12:00 - 57 minutes - 45 MBTime to revisit a previous topic! Izzy brings in Hawkeye fan Leila Jordan (@galaxyleila) and fellow contributor/StuCo teacher Erin Beasley to check back on Clint Barton, post-Avengers: Endgame. What could we expect from his reported Disney+ show with Kate Bishop? Why the hell did Endgame only show Clint killing people of color? What is up with that mohawk? This episode may very well have answers to all of the above. Check Out: AP Marvel Episode 2: Does Hawkeye Need "Fixing?" Next Week:...
Episode 50: Hulk Through the Years
May 21, 2019 19:23 - 2 hours - 149 MBWith so many different writers and directors taking on Bruce Banner and the Hulk, how to we reconcile all of this into a single long term character arc? Chris and Anthony are joined by returning guest, monster enthusiast, and Strange Magic fan Sam Riordan (@JustSamPlease) in this deep dive into The Incredible Hulk, Joss Whedon's Avengers films, Thor: Ragnarok, and the Russos'/Markus & McFeely's bizarre character choices in Infinity War and Endgame. Content Warning: brief discussion of suici...
Episode 49: Everyone Should Watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
May 09, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is making its grand return on ABC this week, so Chris wanted to spend time glowing about it. In a sort of interview format, Izzy presses Chris on why they think this MCU television show, with all of its initial bumps on the road, is truly an exceptional piece of television. Anyway, go watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., y'all. Check Out: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Returns Tonight—And It Deserves Your Attention by Chris Compendio (Paste Magazine) Be wary of spoilers...
Episode 48: The Endgame Postgame
May 03, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBThis podcast episode was inevitable—Chris, Anthony, and Thomas get into some of the nitty gritty of Avengers: Endgame. First, the trio recounts their experiences watching the movie in Pittsburgh, which basically included a giant group of college students invading a movie theater. The crew talks about their likes and dislikes, and get into some of the controversial aspects of the movie, including Thor's character change and the "exclusively gay moment" (Chris ain't happy about this one). Did ...
Episode 47: Avengers: Endgame Predictioncast
April 25, 2019 13:57 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe AP Marvel weekly podcast is definitely in the endgame now, with Chris grabbing Anthony and Thomas for some last minute predictions. What sort of character arc will each of our beloved characters go through? Who will live and die? Why is Thomas out for blood? Will the Avengers defeat Thanos with the power of reverse psychology? All of this and more on our last show in a pre-Avengers: Endgame world. If you haven't already, join our Discord server to join in the Endgame discussions! Check...
Episode 46: MCU Phase 3 Recap
April 22, 2019 21:53 - 2 hours - 135 MBChris, Leila, and Anthony have done the impossible: summing up nine movies in only two-and-a-half hours! Get ready for primers on Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Captain Marvel. Also, the AP Marvel crew speculate on if Ben Carson would ever learn the Mystic Arts, if there is a Flat Asgard Society, and inappropriate NSFW behavior in movie theater...
Episode 45: MCU Phase 2 Recap
April 15, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBTime is of the essence in this next recap podcast—Chris and Izzy go through Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Ant-Man as swiftly and efficiently as possible. Check Out: Patron Exclusive: Off-Topic Shazam! Podcast Friends of the Show Major Casts Network Patreon campaign Friends of the Show Your Geeky Gal Pal Pride Package 2019 Fundraiser Next Week: AP Marvel’s MCU Summary—Phase 2 Follow AP Marvel ...
Episode 44: MCU Phase 1 Recap
April 05, 2019 20:37 - 2 hours - 157 MBIf you need a recap of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to catch up for Avengers: Endgame, AP Marvel is the host of the worst one! Chris is sleepy as hell from PAX East, so they're bolstered by Anthony and a returning Thomas Rasmussen! Next Week: AP Marvel’s MCU Summary—Phase 2 Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, and FacebookFollow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) Anthony Paone (@thepizzataco) Sabrina Clarke (@sabsclark...
Episode 43: James Gunn's Legacy Revisited
March 28, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBMarvel Studios has rehired James Gunn to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but is this cause for celebration or is Disney opening a can of worms? Chris, Anthony, and Izzy navigate a minefield defined by edgy humor, authorship, and cancel culture. Turns out, everything is complicated! Next Week: AP Marvel’s MCU Summary—Phase 1 Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, and Facebook Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn)...
Episode 42: The Nature of Crossovers in the MCU
March 22, 2019 03:54 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBThe MCU may be host to “the most ambitious crossover event of all time,” but what do crossovers even mean in the MCU anymore? Is this just one big mega-franchise, or rather a franchise of franchises? Chris and Anthony have their own crossover with David Frank and Hannah Frank from @TalkingTropes to discuss. Next Week: Revisiting James Gunn’s Legacy Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, and Facebook Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izz...
Episode 41: Captain Marvel Hot Take
March 14, 2019 19:40 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBOur cinematic Carol Danvers is here, but how did her first solo outing fare? Izzy grabs Leila (@galaxyleila) and Chris to dissect Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck’s 90s period piece, debate on its merits as a feminist movie, and somehow yet again get on the topic of Taylor Swift yet again. Recommended Reading: Captain Marvel Might Not Be the Feminist Phenomenon We Want by Izzy Sio Pool V. Pool: Captain Marvel (Hardcore Lime) Next Week: An Ambitious Crossover Event with @TalkingTropes Follow AP M...
Episode 40: Pour One Out for Jessica Jones
March 08, 2019 04:07 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBNetflix has canceled Jessica Jones, so it’s time for another Marvel-Netflix eulogy. Chris and Izzy brought two guests to dissect the first two seasons of this detective noir—Caitlin Galiz-Rowe (@CGRRRRRRRR) of @YourGeekyGalPal and Hannah Frank of @TalkingTropes. How did the show fare with a major female leading role with Krysten Ritter, and how did it depict mental health and trauma? Is the show nothing more than a display of white feminism? Who is to blame for the Twilightmovies? Recommend...
Episode 39: Do the Oscars Still Matter?
March 01, 2019 05:10 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThe 91st Academy Awards went on without a hitch—well, for the most part. The AP Marvel crew gather around to pick up the pieces. In the end, what significance do the Oscars have on our popular culture? Where does Marvel Studios fit into that now that Black Panther has won Oscar gold? How do we cope with Green Book's win? Check Out: AP Marvel Off-Topic: 2019 Oscars Predictions Podcast (Patreon Exclusive) There Is a New Oscars Genre, and Black Panther Is a Part of It by Izzy Sio Crash and ...
Episode 38: Wakanda and the Rest of the World (Part 2 of 2)
February 21, 2019 16:31 - 1 hour - 67 MBThe Black Panther anniversary celebration continues, with Chris moderating the roundtable discussion between Sabrina, Brandon Kesselly (@BCKesso) of The Rising Young Minds and NerdCraft Nation, and Karama Horne (@theblerdgurl). Who was "right" in the debate on whether or not to open Wakanda to the world? What does immigration and tourism look like in the MCU's Wakanda? Heck, what are weddings like? All this and more in this fantastic deep dive of Ryan Coogler's film. Works Cited: Nnedi Oko...
Episode 37: Wakandan Society in the MCU (Part 1 of 2)
February 14, 2019 19:21 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBTo celebrate the one-year anniversary of Black Panther, Chris grabbed Sabrina, her brother Brandon Kesselly (@BCKesso) of The Rising Young Minds and NerdCraft Nation, and returning guest Karama Horne (@theblerdgurl) to discuss a variety of interesting topics. What is life like in Wakanda as depicted in the MCU? How does Ryan Coogler's film tackle the topics of "otherness," the diaspora, and Pan-Africanism? All that and more in this extended deep dive of the Oscar-nominated film. Works Cited...
Episode 36: Marvel Musings #1-#4
February 07, 2019 16:31 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThe gang of Chris, Izzy, Anthony, and Sabrina kick back and share their thoughtful and contemplative letters to Patreon supporters. Izzy talks about turning 21 and growing up with the MCU, Chris talks about the exciting unknowns of 2019, Anthony shares a recent event from one of his favorite leftist YouTubers, and Sabrina shares her love for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Read their Marvel Musings below, the first four free through Medium: A New Year Brings New Unknowns (Chris) On G...
Episode 35: The Shyamalan Cinematic Universe
January 31, 2019 20:01 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBWith the release of Glass, M. Night Shyamalan has completed his own superhero trilogy. What relation, if any, does Unbreakable, Split, and Glass have with the MCU? Ultimately, what does that trilogy have to say about superheroes, comic book fiction, and commercialization? Chris, Izzy, and Leila (@galaxyleila) explore. Tony's Film Corner: Glass (Patreon Exclusive) Next Week: Marvel Musings #1-#4 Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, and Facebook Follow us on soci...
Episode 34: Looking Back at Loki, God of Mischief
January 24, 2019 18:12 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBFor one reason or another Loki, is a fan-favorite MCU villain (if you consider him one). With the help of artist and Loki enthusiast VixNdwnq, the AP Marvel crew of Chris, Anthony, and substitute host Erin have a retrospective discussion of Tom Hiddleston's mischievous character. Relevant News Stories: Rumors Swirl As Disney+ Preps MCU Series (That Hashtag Show) Here's Vix's Loki picture! Next Week: The Shyamalan Cinematic Universe Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, ...
Episode 33: Who is Marvel Chairman Ike Perlmutter?
January 17, 2019 22:18 - 59 minutes - 36.6 MBFans love to blame Marvel Chairman Ike Perlmutter for a lot of MCU fallacies, but who is he really? Chris takes Anthony and Erin through a (nearly) full history of this eccentric corporate mogul. With shady business practices, racist and sexist comments, and a strange relationship with Donald Trump, this is one of the more interesting stories in the MCU. Relevant News Stories: Why It Matters That Marvel Studios Just Escaped Its Eccentric Billionaire C.E.O. (Vanity Fair) Marvel’s Civil War...
Episode 32: Joss Whedon's "Feminism"
January 10, 2019 16:06 - 2 hours - 76.3 MBThe internet is angry at Joss Whedon, and the AP Marvel crew attempts to break down why it matters. Chris, Anthony, and Izzy are joined by Jennifer Unkle (@jbu3) of Scanline Media in looking back not just at The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron, but his career (and life philosophy) as a whole. And with this troublesome information in mind, how do we reckon with Whedon’s contributions to popular culture? Referenced Reading: Joss Whedon is a Hypocrite Preaching Feminist Ideals (Kai Cole,...
Episode 31: Marvel, Media, and Backlogs
January 03, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThe New Year is upon us, and the AP Marvel crew is behind on way too much content. Chris, Anthony, and returning substitute host Erin Beasley are joined by fellow content creator Matt Storm (@dj_stormageddon) to discuss the annoyance of media oversaturation. How do we sift through our backlogs in 2019, not just of the MCU, but of films, television shows, internet content, books, podcasts, and video games? Erin’s solution is apparently playing The Witcher 3 during the recording. Referenced R...
Episode 30: Christmas, 2019, and Beyond!
December 27, 2018 18:59 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBThe holiday season is always a time to reflect back on the past year, so the AP Marvel crew takes a look back at the mess that was 2018. Chris, Izzy, and Anthony are rejoined by Erin Beasley and introduce Leila Jordan (@galaxyleila), the newest teacher for the Carnegie Mellon Marvel StuCo class. The quintet gives a proper burial to Daredevil, look back at their experiences watching Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man and the Wasp in theaters, give their takes on Sony's Spidey ...
Episode 29: Into the "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"-Verse
December 20, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 73.8 MBThere probably isn't a soul in the multiverse who dislikes Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, so Chris and Anthony brought on Syfy Wire's Karama Horne (better known as @theblerdgurl) to break down the animated film. What is it about the unique art style(s) that appealed to audiences? How did Miles Morales represent and normalize certain cultures? And what will Sony do with this Spidey subfranchise moving forward? Chris’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse review (Flixist) Next Week: Christ...
Episode 28: Spider-Man's Sympathetic Sinisters
December 14, 2018 06:35 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBProbably more so than any other superhero series, the Spider-Man franchise probably has the most "tragic" and sympathetic villains in its rogues' gallery. From the Sam Raimi trilogy to the MCU version of Spider-Man, Chris, Anthony, Izzy, and special guest Thomas Loughney (@ThomasLoughney) of the Major Casts Network give their thoughts on each Spider-Man movie villain, how they were handled thematically, and how they reflected some populist ideals. Next Week: Into "Into the Spider-Verse" (w...
Episode 27: Secrets to the MCU's Success
December 06, 2018 16:59 - 1 hour - 60 MBThe Marvel Cinematic Universe is undoubtedly a critical and commercial success, but how has it specifically succeeded where others faltered? Can Hollywood learn something from the MCU, or is it impossible to duplicate? Chris and Thomas bring in the man behind YouTube channel Now You See It, Jack Nugent (@jacknugent27), for an exchange of ideas surrounding film production. Somehow, the trio also gets caught up in Breaking Bad and Fast & Furious discourse. Recommended Videos: Guillermo del...
Episode 26: Daredevil Season 3—Politics and Punching
November 30, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThere was a lot to chew from Daredevil season 3, so Chris once again brought in Sabrina and Thomas to dissect a Marvel-Netflix show. Starting with an article read of Chris’s recent piece, the three discuss the character arcs, the action sequences, and how the season depicted real fears and anxieties from American society. And yeah, this episode is now kind of an accidental eulogy for Daredevil after its sudden cancellation. Whoops. Next Week: Lessons from the Superhero (with special gues...
Episode 25: A Very Stan Lee Thanksgiving
November 22, 2018 20:30 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThis Thanksgiving, the trio of Chris, Izzy, and Anthony share what they’re most thankful for in the MCU. Whether it’s the community itself, the family they’ve created, or just the memes alone, there’s a lot. The AP Marvel crew also discusses the legacy of Stan Lee, and how his work with peers like Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko were able to pave the way for tolerance and progressivism in the fiction we enjoy today. Next Week: The Politics of Fear in Daredevil Season 3 Follow AP Marvel on Pat...
Episode 24: Corners of the MCU (Part 2 of 2)
November 15, 2018 13:00 - 46 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this follow-up episode, Thomas, Izzy, and Anthony explore the different corners of the MCU from the Quantum Realm to Wakanda to various locations in space, and yes, even Attilan and Hawaii. The crew talks about the functions that corners serve, and speculate on the future of the Shared Universe. Next Week: A Very Stan Lee Thanksgiving Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, and Facebook Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@d...
Episode 23: The Shared Universe Model (Part 1 of 2)
November 08, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn part one of a two-part episode, Thomas, Izzy, and Anthony discuss the shared universe model and the pitfalls of trying to make one work. The crew dives into compromising artistic styles, the ever-increasing burden of continuity, and what tricks the MCU has come up with to deal with these issues. Plus, the three discuss some other cinematic universes, and how they’ve failed to avoid these pitfalls. Next Week: Corners of the MCU (Part 2 of 2) Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium...
Episode 22: Queer Visibility in the MCU (or Lack Thereof)
November 01, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBWith tragic news and external fears in the United States, Chris of AP Marvel brought in comic artist and storyteller Nat (@NatRoze) and Laura Berry (@laubeary) of Sapphic Zines to talk about why representation for marginalized communities in media carries great importance. The trio takes a deep dive into the few queer characters in the MCU, namely Valkyrie, Jeri Hogarth, Joey Gutierrez, Karolina Dean, and Nico Minoru. As former and current students of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburg...
Episode 21: Our Favorite Luke Cage and Iron Fist Moments
October 25, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBIt’s been a tough week for fans of the Marvel-Netflix shows, but the AP Marvel crew tries to make the best out of it. Instead of speculating what business goings-on are happening behind the scenes, Chris brings in substitute hosts Sabrina Clarke (IG: @sabrina.m4v, Twitter: @sabsclarke) and Thomas Rasmussen to talk about their favorite moments from Luke Cage and Iron Fist. The discussion ranges from the socio-economic, cultural, and political relevance of the shows, before delving into just h...