Marveling at Marvel's Marvels
275 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 367 ratingsEach week, Allen, Josef, and Jonathan discuss a comic book character (or team). Jonathan, a lifelong Marvel devotee, presents the character, their powers, and their history. Josef, who's only ever read one comic book and is significantly more grounded in reality, calls bull. And Allen, level headed voice of reason, mediates the mess.
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Marbling at Marble's Marbles
April 01, 2024 11:40 - 21 minutes - 35.7 MBWelcome to another episode of your favorite podcast dedicated to all things marble! This week, we delve into the British and International Marbles Championship! Recommended viewing: https://youtu.be/53w9E774fGE?feature=shared
Episode 261: The Black Order
March 27, 2024 20:20 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBEver wonder about those weirdos that been hanging around Thanos recently? Well, we've got the scoop- join us to find out all you need to know about The Black Order!
Episode 260: Weirdo Shotgun 2024
March 13, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 71.2 MBIn what has become something of an annual tradition, we reached out to the fans for their suggestions and were not disappointed. That's right, it's time for 2024's Weirdo Shotgun! Join Josef in trying to ascertain which characters are the creations of Marvel and which come from the twisted minds of Marveling fans!
Episode 259: Echo, Season 1
February 28, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes - 84.7 MBJoin us for a discussion on Marvel's fist Spotlight series, Echo! We'll talk about that that means, where Echo fits into the MCU, and what might be coming next for Marvel television! Needless to say, spoilers abound for the Echo show.
Episode 258: The Marvels
February 14, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes - 89.5 MBThis week, we discuss the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Marvels! Join us for our thoughts on this superhero team-up film! Needless to say, spoilers abound. So, if you want to see the movie unspoilt, maybe consider holding off on this episode...
Episode 257: Nomad
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIt's a jam-packed episode, Marvelers, as we discuss Captain America (not the one you like), Bucky (not that one), Nomad (still not Cap), Bucky (another one, but still not the good one), and Scourge (not the one you think). That's right, it's Jack Monroe! This dude's story is strange, confusing, and fairly depressing, so strap in for some fun!
Episode 256: Jack of Hearts
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBLet us deal you in for an all new episode! All you'll need for this winning hand is the Jack of Hearts! Jon's quite the card, but Josef plays it straight- and you'll be flush with knowledge by the time they're done!
Episode 255: DUNE!
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBLongtime listeners know we've been looking for an excuse to talk about Dune, and here it is. Join us as we discuss 1984's Marvel Super Special #36, an adaptation of David Lynch's Dune movie! Yes, it's technically Marvel! Spoiler alert, we go into some detail on the entire Dune novel series by Frank Herbert.
Episode 254: Holiday Special 2023
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 79.3 MBI hope you've been nice and not naughty, because it's time for our ho-ho-holiday special, 2023 edition! I might humbly suggest you enjoy Episode 45 before listening to this one... https://matmm.libsyn.com/episode-45-christmas-mystery
Episode 253: Loki Season 2
December 06, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 82.6 MBOn this all new episode, we talk about Marvel's season two of Loki!
Episode 252: Doc Samson
November 22, 2023 16:32 - 50 minutes - 71.7 MBWhere do superheroes go with their trauma? No, after they beat on criminals... No, after they risk their lives for... It's the therapist, OK? They should almost all see a therapist. Unfortunately, Marvel only has one non-evil psychoanalyst, and that's Doc Samson!
Episode 251: The Vulture
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 63.7 MBBehold, the silent scavenger! Majestic wings spread, bald scalp shines, he circles his prey. With a swooping dive, he... yoinks a briefcase and gets whomped by Spider-Man. That's right, it's The Vulture! One of Marvel's oldest villains (in more ways than one).
Episode 250: Miracleman
October 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBWarning: this is gonna get confusing. We discuss the long history of Marvelman/Miracleman/totally not Captain Marvel. Even Jon is lost by the end...
Episode 249: Morbius (the movie)
October 11, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 91.5 MBWhen Josef's away, the nerds will play! With the sensible member of the Marveling team out on paternity leave, Jonathan pulls in a couple very special friends to endure the Morbius movie! It's a spoiler-heavy episode, but honestly, no one needs to watch this movie.
Episode 248: Elektra Assassin
September 27, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 91.4 MBWe've got a special treat: Josef read some comics! In this episode, we dig deep for a discussion of the classic 1986 series by Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz, Elektra Assassin! Expect full spoilers for this almost 40 year old comic, so if that's a problem, maybe come back later...
Episode 247: Longshot
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 80.1 MBBy listener request, we present the favorite son of the Mojoverse, Longshot! Get ready for some lucky 4-fingered madness!
Episode 246: Across the Spider-Verse
August 30, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 86.9 MBWe go back to the movies, this time for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! Into the Spider-Verse was loved by all members of our podcast team- can this one possibly live up to that standard? Only one way to find out! Needless to say, we spoil the film, including every surprise and twist. So if you haven't seen the movie, maybe wait to listen to this episode...
Episode 245: Secret Invasion (show)
August 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 95 MBWondering what your favorite podcasters have to say about the Disney+ Secret Invasion series? Well, wonder no longer! Needless to say, spoilers abound.
Episode 244: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
August 02, 2023 10:53 - 1 hour - 107 MBJoin us for a another cinematic journey, as we discuss the latest (and perhaps final) entry in the Guardians of the Galaxy series. Be aware we will delve deep into to spoilers for the movie, so if you'd rather watch it uninformed, maybe save this episode until you have.
Episode 243: Team America
July 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBHold on tight, this is a wild ride! Join us on a break-neck run though the entire 1982 series "Team America". Don't miss this one!
Episode 242: Speedball
July 05, 2023 13:20 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis character is a wild ride, folks. Originally written as a throwback-style hero, he became a comic relief before taking one of the darkest turns in comics. We're talking about Speedball- no, not the deadly drug combo, but the Marvel character. Don't miss it!
Episode 241: Slapstick
June 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWhat do you get when Marvel tries to make a Looney Toons character? Slapstick, a character who almost lives up to his name. Join us as we discuss his origins, powers and (lack of) genitalia.
Episode 240: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 90.1 MBWant to hear what what your favorite podcasters think about the third installment of Marvel's Ant-Man series? Then don't miss our review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania!
Episode 239: Sandman
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 89.7 MBSpider-Man has always had the best rogues gallery, so why not spend some time with one of his first opponents? On this all-new episode, we spend some time with the one-man beach party, Sandman!
Episode 238: Elektra
May 10, 2023 17:58 - 1 hour - 100 MBBy Patreon request, we bring you Marvel's premier ninja, Elektra! We'll discuss her origins, her career as an assassin, and her eventual superhero turn- with our usual digressions, of course...
Episode 237: Hawkeye (Kate Bishop)
April 26, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 74.3 MBDespite Josef's protestations, we once again find ourselves having that age old argument: Is a bow a viable tool for superheroics? This time, it's in the context of the (possibly superior) Hawkeye, Kate Bishop! Don't miss this one!
Episode 236: Onslaught
April 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBWe've mentioned him before, but now we're fully immersing ourselves in Onslaught! Join us to learn about his origins, the major event he anchored, and his inevitable return.
Litigating Literature's Legends: Blood Meridian
April 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode of Litigating Literature's Legends, our panel discusses Cormac McCarthy's masterpiece, Blood Meridian. Is this the "Great American Novel" or just a pretentions pile of paper? Listen and decide for yourself!
Reformatting Announcement
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBPlease take a few minutes to listen to this important announcement from your Marveling team!
Episode 234: Black Cat
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 86.4 MBWish us luck as we delve into Marvel's most successful cat burglar, Black Cat! We'll look at her comic origins, a long history with Spider-Man, and her current status in the Marvel universe.
Episode 233: Doctor Voodoo
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBBy fan request, we bring you one of Marvel's strangest sorcerers: Jericho Drumm. Whether Brother, Doctor, or Sorcerer Supreme, no one can dispute his mastery of Voodoo! Don't miss this monumental episode!
Episode 232: Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever
February 15, 2023 12:15 - 1 hour - 122 MBThe sequel to Black Panther has finally arrived on the small screen and your favorite podcasters are here to share their thoughts! SPOILER ALERT: We go into great detail discussing Wakanda Forever, so if you're looking for surprises, maybe see the movie first? Or not, it's your call.
Episode 231: Double-Barreled Weirdo Shotgun, Pt 2
February 01, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 69.3 MBHope you're ready for a second dose of weirdness: it's part 2 of our super-sized 2023 edition of the Weirdo Shotgun! Be sure to listen to episode 230 to get up to speed!
Episode 230: Double-Barreled Weirdo Shotgun, Pt 1
January 18, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 76.3 MBYou want weirdos? Well we've got a double-barrel load of the strangest characters our listeners could find! You know the drill: some are real, some are fake, and it's up to Josef to determine which is which!
Episode 229: The Immortal Hulk
January 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBYou asked for it, you've got it: The Immortal Hulk! By popular demand, we try to break down one of Marvel's goriest titles of all time. Seriously, if you're squeamish about descriptions of grotesque scenes, you may want to listen to this on before lunch...
Episode 228: Wiccan & Speed
December 21, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 96.4 MBBy special request, we dig a little deeper into Wanda's psychic babies Billy & Tommy- or as they're known in super-hero circles, Wiccan & Speed! For more background on these two, might we recommend episode 44 (Scarlet Witch) and episode 181 (Young Avengers)
Episode 227: Guardians Holiday Special
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 94.6 MBSo, Disney made a holiday special featuring Guardians of the Galaxy and we sat down to watch it. We'll leave it to you which was the worse decision.
Episode 226: Secret Invasion
November 23, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 90.2 MBBy special request, we bring you the classic 2008 comic event "Secret Invasion"! Comic readers may want to check out the series before listening, as we go deep into spoiler territory!
Episode 225: She Hulk, Season 1
November 09, 2022 12:47 - 1 hour - 103 MBOrder in the court! The plaintiffs present exhibit A, our review of the debut season of She Hulk: Attorney at Law!
Episode 224: Werewolf by Night Special
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 87.8 MBHappy Halloween! To mark the occasion, we bring you a discussion on Marvel's seasonal offering, Werewolf by Night! And we've got a spooktacular Man by Day along for the ride- you won't want to miss this one!
Episode 223: Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes)
October 12, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 91.4 MBBy Patreon request, we bring you the latest character to bear the mantle of Ghost Rider, Robbie Reyes! For more Ghost Rider content, check out episodes 14 (the original Ghost Rider), 136 (Cosmic Ghost Rider), and 157 (the Ghost Rider movie).
Episode 222: The Thunderbolts
September 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBBy popular demand, we present one of Marvel's most infamous hero teams, the Thunderbolts! Join us for the origins of the Thunderbolts, a primer on their original roster, and Jon's shawarma recipe!
Episode 221: Thor Love & Thunder
September 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBIn this episode of Marveling at Marvel's Marvels, we talk about Thor: Love & Thunder! Needless to say, spoilers abound for this MCU entry. Here’s what's in store: Gorr lures Thor with minors- a score, maybe more- to fight a war before Eternity’s door.
Episode 220: Wonder Man
August 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBJoin us, fair listeners, to revel in the glory that is Wonder Man! We'll dig into Simon Williams' villainous origins, brushes with cowardice, and at least one of his deaths.
Episode 219: Cable
August 17, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 88.3 MBTravel with us through time, back to the early 90s, when shoulder pads were huge and pockets were abundant. The subject of our journey is the most 90s of 90s character, Cable! You won't learn everything about Nathan Summers by spending an hour with us, but you'll at least get enough to confuse you...
Episode 218: Ms. Marvel, Season 1
August 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBYour favorite podcasters spent a little time watching TV- and not just any TV, but the new Ms. Marvel Disney+ series! Listen in to find out what we think about Kamala Khan's MCU origin story!
Episode 217: Knull
July 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this fan-requested episode, we examine Knull. Don't know Knull? Well, you're likely familiar with his handiwork, including creating the Necroblade and birthing Marvel's symbiotes. Come for the God of Symbiotes and stay for the Symbiote Shotgun!
Episode 216: Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
July 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWe go to the movies this week to discuss Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! It should go without saying, we completely spoil the movie in this episode. And we also spoil plot points from Spider-Man: No Way Home, so maybe save this episode until you've watched both of those films....
Episode 215: Gorr the God Butcher
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBBy Patreon request, we present the antagonist of the upcoming Thor: Love & Thunder, Gorr the God Butcher! We'll talk about his comic origins, villainous motivations, and history with Thor. We haven't seen the movie yet, but there's a chance we may inadvertently get into spoiler territory...
Episode 214: Marveling Grab Bag
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis one's for the hardcore fans, as we bring you a whole bunch of chaos, just chaos. We've got some listener mail, Jon's rankings of the MCU, a couple rants, and even a mini-Meat Minute. I doubt you'll learn anything, but you'll have good hour plus with your favorite podcasters.