Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 40 ratingsWelcome to "Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective!" Join four friends as they take a look back at maybe the most significant film series of the 21st century so far.
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Episodes
Daredevil - S1E9 and S1E10, "Speak of the Devil" and "Nelson v. Murdock"
December 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe deep dive into season one of Netflix and Marvel's DAREDEVIL continues as Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss episodes 9 and 10. First, tragedy strikes, Matt comes face to face with Wilson Fisk for the first time, and the Devil of Hell's Kitchen fights a frickin' ninja. Then, an old friendship may have met its breaking point. All that, plus Chris's reactions make Robbie VERY scared of how Chris will feel about upcoming events! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Daredevil - S1E7 and S1E8, "Stick" and "Shadows in the Glass"
November 26, 2020 05:28 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBEduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to talk about two episodes of Netflix's DAREDEVIL that delve deep into the traumatic childhoods of both our hero and our villain. First up, Matt Murdock is visited by his old mentor, Stick, and no amount of ice cream wrapper bracelets is going to make this a pleasant reunion. Then, we find out the secret history of Wilson Fisk, and just what happened to him as a child to push him into darkness. SPOILERS: it involves carpenter's tools and ...
Daredevil - S1E5 and S1E6, "World on Fire" and "Condemned"
November 02, 2020 02:07 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBEduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to talk about the fifth and sixth episodes of season one of Marvel's Netflix series DAREDEVIL. They discuss the first (sort of) meeting between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, corrupt cops who are mean to journalists, and Daredevil's apparent ability to hear the inanimate contents of boxes from across the room. Also, stay tuned at the end for a special announcement from the Sound Lord! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Daredevil - S1E5 and S1E6, "World on Fired" and "Condemned"
November 02, 2020 02:07 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBEduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to talk about the fifth and sixth episodes of season one of Marvel's Netflix series DAREDEVIL. They discuss the first (sort of) meeting between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, corrupt cops who are mean to journalists, and Daredevil's apparent ability to hear the inanimate contents of boxes from across the room. Also, stay tuned at the end for a special announcement from the Sound Lord!
Daredevil - S1E3 and S1E4, "Rabbit in a Snowstorm" and "In the Blood"
October 02, 2020 03:32 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBEduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie continue their journey through the first season of Netflix's DAREDEVIL, with a few... detours. Tune in to hear how bored Eduardo was with the third episode, how much Chris cringed at prisoners making bone knives, and how much everybody enjoys Vincent D'Onofrio's performance as the Kingpin. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Daredevil - S1E1 and S1E2, "Into the Ring" and "Cut Man"
September 15, 2020 01:33 - 2 hours - 146 MBAssembly Required is back, and is heading to Netflix to discuss season one of DAREDEVIL (at least until Robbie convinces everyone to abandon it to start his "Josie and the Pussycats" podcast). Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they discuss the first two episodes Marvel's first foray into streaming TV, the tenuous connections to the greater MCU, and what kind of mask Daredevil would wear during a pandemic. They also touch on the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman. ★ Supp...
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
August 21, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 164 MBWell, it's finally happened. We've run out of MCU movies (for now). So let's take a trip to a different universe (or several different universes, in fact) and talk about the Academy Award-winning animated film SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie talk about the scenes that made them laugh, the scenes that made them cry, their favorite Spider-Folk, Spider-Heroes they hope to see in future installments, and that incredible visual style. ★ Support t...
Spider-Man: Far From Home
August 14, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 168 MBAnd so we've reached the final film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (so far - wear your mask so we can see BLACK WIDOW ASAP!). Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss Peter Parker's globetrotting adventure, with plenty of love for a villain they've been wanting in a Spidey movie for a very long time. Thus ends Phase 3. We are so excited to show you what comes next! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
It's Probably Not the Name of a Movie
August 01, 2020 01:54 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBWe're back! After a little rest and recovery following the massive undertaking that was AVENGERS: ENDGAME, Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to reflect on the journey so far, both through the MCU and the podcast itself. We'll take a look back at how the podcast changed over the course of the year, pick our MCU MVPs, and give you a small peek at where the podcast may go in the future. And don't worry, we still have one MCU film left to cover, so look forward to our SPIDER-...
Avengers: Endgame, Part 3
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 4 hours - 233 MBIt's our first anniversary, and to celebrate, we finish our discussion on the most ambitious Marvel film ever with our most ambitious episode ever. Assemble. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Avengers: Endgame, Part 2
May 23, 2020 05:30 - 2 hours - 153 MBPart 2 of our three-part look at AVENGERS: ENDGAME! This episode is a love letter to the Time Heist. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Avengers: Endgame, Part 1
May 15, 2020 04:30 - 2 hours - 131 MBIt's finally here. After 21 movies, we're in the endgame now. And for a movie this big and this climactic, one we've been building up to since the beginning, we knew we had to go big to match it. So without further ado, Assembly Required proudly presents the first episode of our three part deep dive into AVENGERS: ENDGAME. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Captain Marvel
April 24, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBIt's a supersized episode with a supersized cast, as Bailey and Angela join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie to talk about CAPTAIN MARVEL. Hear all about the character's long and exceedingly complicated comic book history, a discussion about the surprising controversy surrounding the film pre-release, and all that '90s goodness. Also get ready to meet your new favorite comic book characters: Khn'nr and Hoppy the Marvel Bunny! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ant-Man and the Wasp
April 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBWhat did Marvel Studios decide to follow up the biggest crossover event in movie history with? A goofy comedy! Does it work? You know Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie will have opinions on that. Join them as they grapple with the fact that ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, one of the lightest films in the MCU, somehow reminds them at every turn of the nightmare that is quarantine life (but don't worry, we promise this episode isn't a bummer!). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
BONUS EPISODE: Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2 - Snapped Edition
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBThanos snapped and wiped out half of the podcast. :( ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
BONUS: Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2 - Snapped Edition
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBThanos snapped and wiped out half of the podcast. :(
Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2
April 10, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 140 MBEduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back for the conclusion to their look back at AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. Hear all about some unusual superhero team-ups, the Battle of Wakanda, a brief digression about New Coke and the Pepsi Challenge, and of course, the snap. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Avengers: Infinity War, Part 1
April 03, 2020 03:30 - 2 hours - 159 MBWe've finally made it. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they begin their two-part breakdown of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. The guys discuss it all: the characters, the music, even the surprising connection to RETURN OF THE JEDI. And this is only the beginning! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Black Panther, Part 2
March 11, 2020 03:45 - 1 hour - 80 MBIf you thought the wait for our first BLACK PANTHER episode was a long one, then the wait for the second must have really caught you by surprise! With apologies from the Sound Lord (the raw audio was very rough), you can finally hear how Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, Robbie, and Bailey felt about the rest of BLACK PANTHER, including a not-so-surprising near-unanimous MVP selection. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Black Panther, Part 1
February 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBIt's finally here: the long-teased BLACK PANTHER episode. And as it turns out, it'll be BLACK PANTHER episodeS, because everyone had so much to say! Bailey once again joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie to discuss one of the biggest movies of 2018, one that felt like a true cultural "moment." SOUND LORD'S NOTE: We had a lot of technical issues recording these episodes, so our apologies for the audio quality. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Thor: Ragnarok
January 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBHey, man. Angela joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie to talk about Taika Waititi's THOR: RAGNAROK, one of the best examples of a movie sequel going in a completely different direction from its predecessor. Does the New Zealander's unique brand of comedy work to revitalize Thor, both the character and the franchise? How about the fact that it's also a Hulk movie? And a "Jeff Goldblum as himself" movie? And does this episode get derailed with a ridiculous argument earlier than...
Spider-Man: Homecoming
January 10, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBWe're back after a break for the holidays with the first Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures co-production, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING! Rebooting a franchise for the second time in five years is no easy task. How does Ol' Webhead's first big MCU adventure fare compared to previous outings? What's scarier: a supervillain, or meeting your prom date's dad? And just what should we expect out of our MJs? Join Eduardo, Chris, and Robbie for answers to all of these questions and more! ★ Support th...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Vol. 2)
December 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBHow could an episode be made into two parts with the split occurring at the very end of the movie's synopsis? Lots of disagreement about Yondu, apparently. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they conclude their discussion of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. Where will it end up in everyone's rankings? The answer may surprise you! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Vol. 1)
December 06, 2019 05:35 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIt's our most contentious episode yet as the guys get together to talk about GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2! Battle lines will be drawn as Eduardo and Peach3z find Drax too ridiculous to take seriously, while Chris and Robbie want to focus on the heart beneath the humor (but also the humor). There was so much to talk about, we actually had to split this into two episodes! So come a little bit closer and enjoy part one of this wham bam shang-a-lang of a podcast! ★ Support this pod...
Doctor Strange
November 26, 2019 03:40 - 2 hours - 125 MBIt's time to step into the mystical side of the MCU with BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH PRESENTS: DOCTOR STRANGE. (Hang on, I'm being told that's not the title... oh well.) Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are joined by Chris's brother Danny to discuss the story of a rich, arrogant genius who overcomes a tragic medical emergency and learns how to become a selfless superhero. (No, not that one. The other one.) The guys discuss the controversy surrounding the casting of Tilda Swinton as the ...
Captain America: Civil War
November 15, 2019 05:35 - 2 hours - 137 MBWhen is an AVENGERS movie not an AVENGERS movie? When it's CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, of course! Angela once again joins Eduardo, Robbie, and Chris to discuss the film that pit #TeamCap against #TeamIronMan, introduced Black Panther and Spider-Man, and features the most uncomfortable cinematic smooch since Leia kissed Luke. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ant-Man
October 26, 2019 02:35 - 1 hour - 110 MBEduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to talk about the MCU's smallest movie (no pun intended, we swear!), ANT-MAN, and this time, first-time (official) guest Bailey is joining them! Hear all about how Scott Lang is the poster boy for criminal justice reform, more discussion about Hank Pym's EMP than the filmmakers themselves probably had, and this movie's shocking connection to a Tim Allen holiday classic. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Avengers: Age of Ultron
October 11, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBEduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to discuss AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. What exactly is it that makes it feel like a lesser AVENGERS movie to them? What are the low points and bright spots? Did any of them expect to use the word "hysterectomy" so many times? Answers to those questions and more await you! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Guardians of the Galaxy
October 04, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBBuckle up, because Assembly Required is headed to space for the most out-there Marvel movie yet, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie sit down to talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest gamble outside of THE AVENGERS. Who wants to see a movie about an angry space raccoon? Turns out, a lot of people. They discuss the jokes and soundtrack that reel you in, the emotional core that makes you care about this bunch of weirdos, and which Guardian is just ...
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
September 27, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBThe Lady Sound (Angela) once again joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they discuss arguably one of the best films in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER. How does the World War II hero fare in his first solo outing set in the modern day? What happens when you put one super soldier in an elevator full of Hydra goons? Who the hell is Bucky? The answers to all these questions and more can be found here! ★ Support this podcast on Patreo...
Thor: The Dark World
September 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBRobbie's out this week, but if you ask everyone else, he's not missing much as Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris discuss THOR: THE DARK WORLD. Just what was it about this movie that left a sour taste in their mouths? About which character do Eduardo and Peach3z have extremely different opinions? What inspires Chris to go on not one, but TWO rants? Listen to find out! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Iron Man 3
September 06, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBThe gang is back and kicking off Phase 2 of Assembly Required! This week, Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss IRON MAN 3, the conclusion of the IRON MAN trilogy. Did that controversial take on the Mandarin work for them? Is Tony Stark too mean to that kid he meets in Tennessee? Will Eduardo top his controversial helicarrier take? Listen to find out! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
BONUS EPISODE: The Sound Lord Family Speculation Spectacular
August 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe've finished Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so now we're going to take a break from looking back to take a look forward at what's to come! Eduardo and Peach3z are on vacation, and Robbie is off on a secret mission, so Chris makes it a family affair by bringing back his wife Angela to act as guest host and inviting his brother Danny to join in on the fun! The three take a look at all of Marvel's big Comic-Con announcements about their Phase 4 film and Disney+ slate. Come...
The Sound Lord Family Speculation Spectacular
August 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBWe've finished Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so now we're going to take a break from looking back to take a look forward at what's to come! Eduardo and Peach3z are on vacation, and Robbie is off on a secret mission, so Chris makes it a family affair by bringing back his wife Angela to act as guest host and inviting his brother Danny to join in on the fun! The three take a look at all of Marvel's big Comic-Con announcements about their Phase 4 film and Disney+ slate. Come...
The Avengers (Part 2)
August 23, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 127 MBTurns out splitting THE AVENGERS into a two-parter was a great idea, because Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie apparently have a LOT of thoughts. Join them as they discuss their favorite moments from the second half of the film, including the Battle of New York, the purple man in the floating chair, and shawarma. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Avengers (Part 1)
August 16, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBIt's all been building up to this: Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss THE AVENGERS, the culmination of what we now know as Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A movie that brought together heroes from four separate superhero franchises for the first time (and became the first film to gross over $200 million in its opening weekend) can't be confined to just one episode, so this is only part one of the discussion. Stay tuned next week for the conclusion! ★ Support ...
Captain America: The First Avenger
August 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBTake a trip back in time with the Assembly Required crew and special guest Angela as they discuss CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER! How does this period piece stack up against the other MCU films so far? Did Angela come on just to talk about how great Agent Peggy Carter is? Who's strong and brave, here to save the American way? Answers to all those questions, AND alliteration in the Mighty Marvel Manner, await you in this episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Thor
August 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBSpecial guest Kody joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Robbie, and Chris to discuss THOR, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first foray into the cosmic realm. After three mostly science-based films (inasmuch as flying robot suits and Gamma Greg can be considered "science"), how does a movie about Norse gods fit into the MCU? How do the scenes in New Mexico compare to the fantasy of Asgard? Just how great is Tom Hiddleston? All that and more in today's episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...
Iron Man 2
July 26, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBEduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are joined by Angela to discuss IRON MAN 2. Is it a true Iron Man movie, or does it devote too much time to world-building? Does it do a good job of introducing the MCU's first female hero? Who's a better villain, Whiplash or a strawberry? Hear the answers to all those questions and more in today's episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Incredible Hulk
July 18, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBEduardo, Peach3z, and Chris are back to discuss the second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, THE INCREDIBLE HULK. Is Edward Norton or Mark Ruffalo the best Bruce Banner? Does the film still feel like part of the MCU at large? Why did Hulk decide to call himself Hulk? All that and more is discussed! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Iron Man
June 21, 2019 04:42 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBWelcome to "Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective!" Join four friends as they take a look back at maybe the most significant film series of the 21st century so far. The journey begins with 2008's IRON MAN, which kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss their thoughts after revisiting the movie that made a B-list (at best!) superhero into one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ...
Episode 0: Introduction
June 16, 2019 16:31 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBWelcome to "Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective!" Join four friends as they take a look back at maybe the most significant film series of the 21st century so far. In this introduction, Eduardo, Peach3z, Robbie, and Chris share their history with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, share their top five MCU films, and outline where the show will go from here. Follow along with them as they and their future guests revisit the MCU one film at a time. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...