Marveling at Marvel's Marvels
277 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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Episodes
Episode 170: House/Powers of X
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBJoin us for a detailed discussion of the recent comic series' that redefined the X-Men: House of X and Powers of X. Spoilers abound, so you may wish to listen after you've read the comics. Or not- Josef didn't & it had no impact on his enjoyment.
Episode 169: X-23 Update
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIt's been a few years since we talked about Laura Kinney, AKA X-23, AKA the other Wolverine. To present this awesome character, we've brought in a very special guest, long-time friend of the show, Erica! You may want to revisit episode 75 (our original X-23 episode) for a refresher before diving into this one. Or not: we had to give Josef a refresher, too.
Episode 168: Bloodstone
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 91.5 MBFor this moderator-less episode, Jon & Josef talk about the strange history of the Bloodstone! We cover the gem itself and its two most famous bearers: world renowned monster hunters Ulysses and Elsa Bloodstone!
Episode 167: An Intro to Alpha Flight!
September 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBWe finally go North of the border to discuss Canada's national superhero team, Alpha Flight! In this episode we'll introduce the core members of the team, their powers, and their beef with Wolverine. For our first episode without Allen, we welcome a very special guest, Alyssa from Real Chills podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-chills/id1458646903
Episode 166: Allen, This is Your Podcast
August 19, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 95.7 MBIt is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to Allen, everyone's favorite moderator. We dedicate this episode to sending him off with the class and high level discourse you've come to expect from us.
Episode 165: Death's Head
August 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBOn this all-new episode, we present Marvel's favorite freelance mechanoid peace-keeper, Death's Head! Never heard of him? Well, we can fix that! We dig deep into his origins, his cross-cultural guest appearances, and the history of Marvel UK! Apologies up front: I (Jon) managed to royally screw up and used the wrong mic to record my part of the episode. As a result, I sound real rough and bring a lot of background noise (I swear, most of those noises are coming from my chair!)
Episode 164: The Kingpin
July 22, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 68.5 MBYou know him, you love to hate him: it's Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime! We talk about his supervillain origins, his best enemies, and his most villainous schemes!
Episode 163: Truth: Red, White, and Black
July 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIn this episode we discuss Truth: Red, White, and Black, the landmark 2003 comic by Robert Morales and Kyle Baker. The series presents the story of African-American soldiers experimented on by the American government during WWII in an effort to make a new super-soldier serum. Be warned: it's a dark, sad tale mirroring actual historic events.
Episode 162: We Read Mockingbird!
June 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBFor this special episode, we all read Chelsea Cain's 2016 Mockingbird series! Join us as discuss and share our thoughts on this series. Needless to say, there will be spoilers- if you haven't read it already, we recommend doing so before listening.
Episode 161: X-Statix
June 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn 2001, Peter Milligan and Mike Allred turned X-Force into a one of the strangest teams in comic history with a comic so graphic it drove Marvel out of the Comics Code Authority. This group eventually became X-Statix, one of Jon's all-time favorite team comics and he's thrilled to share them with you!
Episode 160: Mockingbird
May 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBWelcome back for another episode from quarantine! We talk about Dr. Barbara Morse, also known as Bobbi, Mockingbird, Huntress, and the only woman willing to marry Hawkeye. We talk about her long history and recent controversies- you won't want to miss this extra long episode!
Episode 159: Jubilee
May 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThis week we finally present a character we've been promising for 100 episodes: Jubilee! We'll talk about the utility of fireworks in combat, mall living, and Wolverine's predilection for teen sidekicks. It's a fun time!
Episode 158: Mephisto
April 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBFrom the depths of Hell, we bring you Marvel's lord of darkness, Mephisto! We're all over the place this week, discussing the devil, quarantine, and the new New Warriors- join us for some socially distant fun!
Episode 157: Ghost Rider Movie Review
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MBFor a bit of a palate cleanser, we bring you Ghost Rider, the classic (?) 2007 Marvel movie starring the incomparable Nicolas Cage. Spoiler alert: we had a lot more fun talking about the movie than watching it.
Episode 156: The Clone Saga
April 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBQuarantine got you down? We've got the cure, with one of the most notorious event's in comic history: Marvel's Spider-Man Clone Saga! We try to make a little sense of the madness, but more importantly we have some fun with the chaos.
Episode 155: Jarvis
March 18, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MBIt's one of Marvel's greatest supporting characters, Jarvis! Join us as we discuss the butler to the Avengers, Coronavirus precautions. and good toiletry habits.
Episode 154: Damage Control
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWho do super heroes call when they need help? Damage Control! We’ll explain how a limited series became integral to the fabric of the Marvel Universe! And we talk about meat. A LOT.
Episode 153: Wrecking Crew!
February 19, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 59.2 MBWant to know what happens when a burglar throws a crowbar at Loki? Well, have we got the episode for you- the Wrecking Crew! This episode is a blast, just take my word & listen!
Episode 152: Fantomex
February 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBWe'll forgive you for not knowing this character, but after listening to the episode, we don't think you'll forget Fantomex! We dive deep into the man with three brains and maybe confuse the hell out of you along the way...
Episode 151: Listener Creations!
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MBWe put out the call and our listeners answered! This week we bring characters suggested by the Marvelers out there: some real, some they created. Can Josef tell the difference?
Episode 151: Listener Creations 2020
January 22, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MBWe put out the call and our listeners answered! This week we bring characters suggested by the Marvelers out there: some real, some they created. Can Josef tell the difference?
Episode 150: Silver Surfer
January 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBBehold, our 150th episode! For this landmark, we've got one Jonathan's all-time favorite characters, the Silver Surfer! We start things off with a lot of chatter & banter, but once we get into the tale of Norrin Radd, we don't look back!
Episode 150: Silver Surfer
January 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBBehold, our 150th episode! For this landmark, we've got one Jonathan's all-time favorite characters, the Silver Surfer! We start things off with a lot of chatter & banter, but once we get into the tale of Norrin Radd, we don't look back!
Episode 149: Ms. Marvel Update
December 25, 2019 11:00 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MBFor the holiday season, we decided to revisit a character that's sure to bring the joy: Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan! We originally presented Kamala way back in 2016's episode 18 and a lot has changed for her since. We recommend revisiting our first episode on this awesome hero, #18 form 2016: http://matmm.libsyn.com/episode-18-ms-marvel
Episode 148: Apocalypse
December 11, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MBWARNING: this is an angry episode and may not be for everyone. Seriously, I think I can only recommend it for folks that like to listen to their parents fight. In this episode, we talk a little about Apocalypse, the first mutant, but mostly we fight. Seriously, this is a contentious episode- we spend more time arguing than discussing the character, so, yeah, this might not be a fun experience for everyone...
Episode 147: Magneto
November 27, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBHe's one of the Marvel universe's most important characters (and one of our most requested). Finally, we present the master of magnetism and would-be savior of homo superior, Magneto!
Episode 146: Multiple Man
November 13, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIt's hard to believe that it took 146 episodes to cover Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man. He's been around for over 40 years and has one of the most interesting powers in comics. We have some deep discussion about the repercussions of creating duplicates of oneself- you don't want to miss this episode!
Episode 145: Halloween Horror!
October 30, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBHappiest of Halloweens to all you Marvelers out there! For this special episode, we step outside the realm of Marvel as Allen tells us about his favorite horror comics! We talk about their appeal, why they died out, and why you should maybe think about a villain's origin before marketing him to kids...
Episode 144: Annihilus & The Negative Zone
October 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBFor this fan-request episode, we travel far to the Negative Zone to bring you Annihilus, the living death that walks! Our conversation includes some background on the Negative Zone and some info on Annihilus' chief rival, Blastaar! Plus all the ranting & divergences you've come to expect from your favorite podcasters!
Episode 143: Marvel in Games
October 02, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 63.8 MBOver the course of the show, we've mentioned many times how games have influenced us. On this episode, we delve deep into our experiences with Marvel video games, board games, and role playing games.
Episode 142: Thor (Jane Foster)
September 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThe Odinson is not the only one to wield Mjolnir and take the name "Thor"- this week, we proudly present the story of Jane Foster! From her comic origins as Dr. Blake's nurse through her recent turn as the god of thunder, we think you'll enjoy this epic tale!
Episode 141: Thor (Odinson)
September 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWe've talked a bit about Thor in the past, but now we've finally got an episode dedicated to the god of thunder! Well, sort of... we also spend a good deal of time talking about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Episode 140: Ringmaster & The Circus of Crime
August 21, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 49.9 MBHey, Marvelers, we're going to the circus! The Circus of Crime, that is! Join us as we stroll through a magical land of villainy, half-baked schemes, and- oh, no, no, no... Well, lets just say we earn that explicit rating towards the end. Might want to leave the kids at home for this trip to the circus...
Episode 139: Mysterio
August 07, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIf you've seen Spider-Man Far from Home, you probably have some questions about Mysterio. We may or may not answer them, but I promise you'll have a good time listening to us this week! This episode goes places none of us could have foreseen...
Episode 138: Spider-Man Far from Home
July 24, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBYour friendly neighborhood podcasters have some thoughts on Spider-Man Far from Home, Marvel's follow-up to Avengers: Endgame. This episode gets pretty heated- you might want to put on headphones if you're listening at work... SPOILERS AHOY: We go deep into spoiler territory for Far from Home, so we recommend listening after you've seen the film.
Episode 137: Angela
July 10, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBFor the first time, we present a character that did NOT originate in the Marvel Universe: Neil Gaiman's Angela! Join us as we dig into Angela and her companion Sera. It's an exciting a tale of Heven, Hel, and legal wranglings!
Episode 136: Cosmic Ghost Rider
June 26, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 58 MBHoo boy, this one's a doozy. Cosmic Ghost Rider's new on the scene, but we think you know the guy under the flames... We cover his wild origin, his insane history, and his positively bonkers plan to save the universe. And along the way, we'll explain why certain heroes should never be icons or role models.
Episode 135: Josef Reads Comics!
June 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBFor this very special episode, we got Josef to read a whole mess o' comic books!! In addition to Marvel's 2019 Free Comic Book Day offerings (Avengers & Spider-Man), he read two trade paperback collections: the first volumes of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl ("Squirrel Power") and Matt Fraction's Hawkeye ("My Life as a Weapon"). You may be surprised by his opinions! And as a bonus, we present the results of our fan poll of the top films of the MCU!
Episode 134: Monica Rambeau
May 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBInheritor of the name "Captain Marvel". One of the most powerful heroes on Earth. Captain America's choice to lead The Avengers. Why have so few people heard of Monica Rambeau? We aim to change that in this episode- join us for a delve into the history of this awesome character!
Episode 133: Avengers Endgame Review
May 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBFinally, the culmination of 22 films over a decade. Does Avengers Endgame live up to the hype? Find out what the Marveling crew thinks in this big movie review episode! Spoiler alert: we go into major plot points and surprises- we highly recommend you see the movie before listening. And heads up: we had some serious technical issues while recording. Allen is an editing wizard, but please forgive any glitches in this one.
Episode 132: Phoenix
May 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBIn the three years we've done this podcast, Jean Grey has been one of our most requested characters. In this packed episode, we dig into her time as Marvel Girl, how she became Phoenix, and the circumstances that birthed the Dark Phoenix (and we'll even spend a little time with Madelyn Pryor). You won't want to miss this deep dive into Marvel history!
Episode 131: The Runaways
April 17, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThis week we cover Marvel's awesome teen team, The Runaways! For this very special episode we take some listener mail, dish out some life lessons, and explain why you should stay out of secret passages in your parents' house...
Episode 130: Captain Marvel Movie Review
April 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBIt's Marvel movie time again! Captain Marvel is the first Marvel move centered around a woman- but is it any good? Listen to this contentious episode to see what we think! **Spoiler Alert** We discuss the plot and characters of Captain Marvel in detail. We highly recommend seeing the film before listening to this episode.
DCCD Episode 1 - Detective Comics #27
April 01, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 17.5 MBIn our new (and completely real) podcast, we take on the DC Universe starting with the introduction of the World's Greatest Detective. There have been some line-up changes and a fresh start here at Detective Comics Comic Detectives and they are all real and for serious. Enjoy and let us know what you think of the new totally real and serious direction!
Episode 129: The Wasp (Nadia)
March 20, 2019 13:20 - 52 minutes - 59.8 MBIt's another Wasp! This week, we bring you the tale of Nadia, Marvel's newest Wasp. Form the Red Room to the Champions, we cover this amazing character's incredible journey! For full enjoyment, we recommend listening to episodes 13 (Ant-Man) and 100 (Wasp) before this one.
Episode 128: Listener Creations
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBFor this very special episode, our listeners gave us some very interesting characters: can Josef determine which are Marvel & which are listener creations? You don't want to miss this wild episode
Episode 127: Kraven the Hunter
February 20, 2019 11:00 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBJoin us as we journey deep into the wilds of Marvel, where stalks the most fearsome hunter of all: KRAVEN! We talk about Kraven's long history with Spider-Man, his questionable fashion choices, and his striking resemblance to Tom Savini: you won't want to miss it!
Episode 126: Deathlok
February 06, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 63 MBJoin us as we travel to the distant future of 1991, where one zombie cyborg rules the ruins: Deathlok! We try to explain the complex timelines and different versions of Deathlok, all while saying "fleshy" way too many times.
Episode 125: Beta Ray Bill
January 23, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MBIn the realm of strange Marvel characters, few compare to a horse-headed cyborg with the powers of Thor. This we we dig into Walt Simonson's legendary creation, Beta Ray Bill!
Episode 124: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
January 09, 2019 12:05 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBIn this episode, your hosts dissect and discuss the latest movie to star Marvel's premier webslinger, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! This is a spoiler-heavy episode, so we highly recommend waiting to listen until you've seen the film (and this is one worth checking out!)