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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Episodes
Episode 20: Making Sense of Venom
October 18, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAfter a read of Chris’s Venom review, they, Izzy, and Anthony are joined by returning guest Sam Riordan (@JustSamPlease) and total rando Peter (plugging @MorganRoseArt on Instagram) in discussing Sony’s “Marvel” “film” at length, topics including its production history, character arcs, choices of accents, and overall genre weirdness. Like the movie itself, this episode is a mess, but expect to hear a lot about Tom Hardy’s old MySpace profile and the wonderful Eddie/Venom fanart the crew has ...
Episode 19: NYCC Runaways Interview and Daredevil Panel
October 11, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBChris went to New York Comic-Con! Anthony interviews them about their NYCC experience, from the show floor, networking with other people in the press, to actually interviewing cast members and producers from Runaways — this episode includes some audio from those interviews, where the cast members talked about social and political issues as depicted on the show. Plus, hear some impressions from Chris regarding the Daredevil season 3 panel. Chris’s NYCC Coverage on Destructoid: DC Universe p...
Episode 18: The Evolution of Thor
October 04, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBThe three Thor films are all drastically different products, each with a different director with their own styles — but does Thor the character have a coherent arc through those movies? Izzy leads the discussion with Chris, Anthony, and StuCo teacher Erin Beasley in examining how Thor has evolved from Thor, Thor: The Dark World, and Thor: Ragnarok, while briefly speculating where Thor can go after Avengers: Infinity War drastically changed up some stakes for him. Recommended by Anthony: Why...
Episode 17: Love, Sex, and Marvel
September 27, 2018 17:30 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBRomance may not be at the center for the MCU, but it’s a persistent element regardless. This episode has Chris, Izzy, Anthony, and special guest, playwright Dave Harris (@StayDancingDave) dissect many of the canon pairings in the MCU films and shows. The conversation then turns into a discussion about why we look for well-written romance in fiction in general, as well as a talk about how the MCU depicts sex. Content Warning: sex, body talk, language Extra Reading: Sex and the Marvel Cinema...
Episode 16: What Was Iron Fist Season 2 About?
September 20, 2018 22:45 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBWe begin with Chris reading their article about the themes of Iron Fist season 2, before jumping into our regular AP Marvel panel discussion. Joined by AP Marvel substitute “teacher” Thomas Rasmussen, Marvel News Desk’s number one Iron Fist fan Adam Barnhardt (@adambarnhardt), and all-around Typhoid Mary enthusiast Brooklyn Wallace (@BrooklynMND), the crew breaks down their thoughts on the heart of the season’s story, the action scenes, and their overall love of Ward Meachum. Extra Reading:...
Episode 15: Marvel Science 101
September 13, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBLet’s get into an actual school subject on AP Marvel for once: science! Chris is joined by their friend, biology and English major Betsy Ladyzhets (@owlinaminor) and regular co-host Anthony to talk about how the Marvel Cinematic Universe depicts science. The universe started somewhat grounded in Iron Man before things went awry in films like Ant-Man and the Wasp. Is it worth trying to get back to scientific accuracy, or will we need to shut up and continue our suspension of disbelief? Extra...
Episode 14: Power Creep—A Discussion of MCU Power Levels
September 06, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBAnthony brings on returning substitute hosts Sabrina Clarke (@sabsclarke) and Thomas Rasmussen to discuss the gaming concept of “Power Creep.” As the MCU heroes grow, they become more powerful — but is it possible for this power to be too much? Do these characters have to keep gaining new powers in order to stay interesting to audiences? Follow AP Marvel on Patreon, Twitter, Medium, Discord, YouTube, and Facebook Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@deli...
Episode 13: The Meta Episode—A History of AP Marvel
August 30, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBWith the show going through a temporary change in roster, Chris has a one-on-one conversation with Izzy, who will be leaving for a few weeks due to some school-related commitments. The duo talks about the history that led to the creation of AP Marvel, mainly the Carnegie Mellon class that the two taught on the Marvel Cinematic Universe — crack open a cold one with Chris, and enjoy some fun anecdotes. Stay until the very end to learn which topics we’ll be covering in the future! Next Week: ...
Episode 12: How Daredevil Depicts Catholicism
August 23, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBThe AP Marvel crew completes the Marvel News Desk trifecta by bringing in Caleb (@calebaborchers) to discuss religion as depicted by Netflix’s Daredevil. This Christian quartet talks about Frank Miller, demographics, Father Lantom, and Bibleman. If you haven’t figured it out by now, Anthony may deafen those using headphones, so be wary. Next Week: The Meta Episode — A History of AP Marvel Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) Anthony Paone (@t...
Episode 11: Ethics in the MCU—Can Good Guys Be Bad?
August 16, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBMarvel News Desk’s Brooklyn Wallace (@BrooklynMND) has been thinking about ethics a lot after watching Luke Cage season 2, so AP Marvel brings her on to discuss some problematic actions from our favorite MCU heroes and villains. As usual, Chris and Izzy are in attendance, bringing back fellow Marvel StuCo teacher and apparent ethics expert Thomas Rasmussen into the discussion. Next Week: How Daredevil Depicts Catholicism(with MND’s own Caleb Borchers) Follow us on social media: Chris Comp...
Episode 10: Cloak & Dagger Season 1 Hot Take
August 09, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBIzzy leads the show’s deep dive into teen MCU, accompanied by Chris and future Marvel Film & Media Studies teacher Sabrina Clarke (@sabsclarke). The crew discusses everything they love about Freeform’s Cloak & Dagger, even with its hokey music choices and its total lack of subtlety in depicting real-life issues. Somehow, someway, the episode gets back on the topic of how weirded out we are by Jeph Loeb. Chris’s Runaways Recap podcast Next Week: Ethics in the MCU — Can Good Guys Be Bad?(wit...
Episode 9: Confronting James Gunn’s Legacy
August 02, 2018 13:00 - 2 hours - 55.2 MBIn discussing the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first proper scandal, the core AP Marvel crew of Chris, Izzy and Anthony take a deep dive in the career of Guardians of the Galaxy writer-director James Gunn. We discuss Gunn’s past filmography, what constitutes as acceptable content and satire in film, the content in the Guardians films themselves, and how the alt-right got us in this predicament long before this controversy even happened. Content Warning: NSFW language, discussion of movies co...
Episode 8: What to Do with the Fox Characters
July 26, 2018 21:15 - 1 hour - 72 MBWith the Disney-Fox deal looking to be inevitable, Izzy, Chris and Anthony invite their friend and colleague Thomas Rasmussen to speculate on what Feige and co. will do with these new properties. The crew debates on what to do with our fourth wall-breaking friend Deadpool, how to make mutants make sense in the larger MCU, how Fantastic Four would be easier to incorporate (as a family movie?), and… the rights to the Gummi Bears? Next Week: Confronting James Gunn's Legacy Follow us on social...
Episode 7: Weapons and Violence in Iron Man and The Punisher
July 19, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBWhile the MCU isn’t necessarily known for being violent, weapons have a large role in the universe and its characters. Chris brings their former fellow Paste Magazine intern and ScreenRant writer Eric McAdams (@EdaciouslyYours), along with the usual team of Anthony and Izzy to discuss Iron Man and The Punisher in particular. Does the Tony Stark trilogy of films have anything worthwhile to say about the military industrial complex? Is Frank Castle an appropriate character in today’s age with ...
Episode 6: Ant-Man and the Wasp Hot Take
July 12, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBJoin the core AP Marvel trio, as Ant-hony makes his triumph-ant return to the show to lead Chris and Izzy in a discussion about Ant-Man and the Wasp. It was a funny, creative and very necessary movie that just lacked things like, you know, character arcs. But hey, at least everyone was happy and wholesome and not toxic and angry in this movie! Next Week: Weapons and Violence in Iron Man and The Punisher (with special guest Eric McAdams) Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compend...
Episode 5: A Calm Conversation About Iron Fist and Race
July 05, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWith Anthony out sick, Chris and Izzy bring in MND’s own Adam Barnhardt (@adambarnhardt) to talk about a subject that surely no one will get upset about! This trio of two Asians and a white guy dive straight into the casting controversy over Finn Jones as Iron Fist, and discuss the origins of the comic’s obsession with Asian culture and mysticism. We contemplate: would the show have been any different if an Asian-American performer were cast instead? Surely we can all come to an agreement he...
Episode 4: Infinity War Post-Mortem
June 28, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBIzzy and Anthony may be audibly sick during this episode, but they muster the strength to discuss Avengers: Infinity War with Chris and their special guest, game writer Sam Riordan (@justsamplease). Before jumping into the movie itself, the AP Marvel crew talk about their respective experiences and hype levels going into this ambitious crossover. Then, we break down the different tiers of the MCU fandom. Finally, we dissect the character of Thanos, and some qualms about the film’s cynicism a...
Episode 3: Marvel Studios and TV—The Connection Stops Here
June 21, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBThe AP Marvel trio is joined by their first guest, ScreenRant writer and MCUExchange alum Cooper Hood (@moviecooper) in discussing the connections — or lack thereof — between the MCU movies and television shows. Without taking the difficult logistics into consideration, how would any sort of crossover work between the movies and shows like Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and The Defenders? We discuss some creative hurdles that such crossovers could involve. We also make jokes about Jeph Loeb looking l...
Episode 2: Does Hawkeye Need “Fixing?”
June 14, 2018 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAP Marvel wasted no time in making a second test episode, Chris, Izzy and Anthony immediately jumping into a discussion about Hawkeye. With the MCU’s general underuse of Jeremy Renner, reduced role in The Avengers, the lack of any big character moments until Age of Ultron, and his total absence in Avengers: Infinity War, what is next for Clint Barton? Next Week: Marvel Studios and TV — The Connection Stops Here(with special guest Cooper Hood) Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@C...
Episode 1: Surveillance, Civil Liberties and The Winter Soldier
June 07, 2018 14:45 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBIn AP Marvel’s inaugural episode, Chris, Izzy and Anthony discuss Captain America: The Winter Soldierand its use of issues of contemporary American politics for its story. Did the movie have something profound to say about surveillance and our intelligence agencies, or is it just masquerading as a “political thriller?” Next Week: Does Hawkeye Need “Fixing?” Follow us on social media: Chris Compendio (@Compenderizer) Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) Anthony Paone (@thepizzataco) Theme Music: Steve...
Episode 0: What to Expect from AP Marvel
May 31, 2018 16:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBWe are proud to introduce the newest podcast in the Marvel News Desk network—AP Marvel! This show will be hosted by myself (Chris Compendio, @Compenderizer), MND’s Izzy Sio (@delirilyn) and our friend Anthony Paone (@thepizzataco). The mission of this podcast is to create a new space in the podcast realm, away from the usual shows about the news cycle and speculation. We want to talk about some deeper concepts in the MCU, including thematic and story elements in the movies and television sh...