A STARK CONTRAST

Loyal to the throne no matter who sits on it, OKOYE and the DORA MILAJE are Wakanda’s formidable female force! With origins spanning centuries, Geoffrey and Dai revisit the warriors’ journey in the MCU thus far while uncovering surprising comic book canon. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https...

Stars and stripes are no stranger to SAM WILSON . Swoop in as Geoffrey and Dai discuss the once high-flying USAF Airman turned FALCON and, most recently, the Marvel Universe’s CAPTAIN AMERICA ! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/CapAmerica117 Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣...

Villain or anti-hero? Geoffrey and Dai dive into the origin of he who has seen, done, and endured what can never be forgotten or forgiven: ERIK LENSHERR better known as MAGNETO , the Master of Magnetism! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy) ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Diana Kou (@daikou) ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/UXMen1 Related Content: James McAvoy’s Pro...

X-citing X-periences, Spider-Man, Cosmo, and more! In this MINI MARVEL , Geoffrey and Dai revisit sights and sounds of San Diego Comic-Con 2023 , as well as discuss Season 1 of SECRET INVASION . Who can you trust? Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou) ⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Related Content : Marvel x Kith https://bit.ly/MarvelxKith Follow #AStarkContrast...

Equipped with sharp wit, intelligence, and one helluva piece of Stark Tech, the famous PEPPER POTTS does far more than occasionally take out the trash. Geoffrey and Dai revisit the history of the MCU's first official leading lady now known as RESCUE ! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou) ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://b...

He's got his eye on you. From WWII to his more modern-day twists, Geoffrey and Dai chip away at the surface of long-time super spy NICK FURY : Agent of SHIELD, who celebrates 15 years since his MCU debut! Warning: Contains spoilers for Secret Invasion. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou) ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://...

Anyone can wear the mask. We’ve leaped into the Spider-Verse and across, but what lies beyond it? Venture to Earth-1610 as Geoffrey and Dai dive into the origin its one and only SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES. Warning: Contains massive movie spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com C...

We’re live from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County for their “First Fridays | Fandoms & Fantasy: Superheroes” finale (try saying that four times fast)! Tune in as we talk about how Marvel history and the Museum intersect, plus a look into the comic book collections. Special thanks to Joel Quizon and the Programs/Events Team for having us, Betty Uyeda of the Seaver Center for West...

A ruthless warrior and assassin, GAMORA has long-earned the title “Deadliest Woman in the Galaxy”! From her time-twisted origins to her MCU wrap-up, tune in as Geoffrey and Dai examine the beloved but deadly daughter of Thanos. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/StrangeTales180 Rel...

We'll all fly away together… one last time. Geoffrey and Dai toss out the usual MINI MARVEL format to discuss all things GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 ! Warning: Contains massive spoilers for the film (duh). Proceed with caution and Zarg Nut bites. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou) ⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Related Content: Natural History Museum of Los...

Locked and loaded! Geoffrey and Dai take it back to the good ‘ol MCU days of Iron Man yore with a classic character study all about Colonel JAMES "RHODEY" RHODES , also known as WAR MACHINE . Hosted and Produced by: ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/IronMan118 Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst): ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣...

Cue the iconic guitar riff. It’s finally time to take a leap just beyond the MCU parameter, and who better to lead the charge than PROFESSOR CHARLES XAVIER ! Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai barely scrape the surface of a character with over 20 years of cinematic presence plus 60 years of comic lore! ‘Nuff said. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou) ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ h...

Higher, further, faster, baby. Fresh off of our 50th Episode Rapid Fire Q&A, Geoffrey and Dai dive right back into a classic character study with one of the biggest powerhouses in not only the MCU, but the Marvel Universe as we know it: CAROL DANVERS , a.k.a. CAPTAIN MARVEL ! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou) ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Charac...

Another marvelous milestone! From SHIELD to SWORD, Geoffrey and Dai celebrate 50 fantastic episodes by answering (more than) 50 questions fielded by MCU fan Desmari! Special thanks to listener Joliz. And to all of the listeners who’ve stuck with us this far, as well as the ones just joining us, a gigantic THANK YOU for tuning in! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Dian...

Who needs to be reminded to look out for the little guy when he’s a big-time Avenger? Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai discuss the modern-day ANT-MAN who puts the "ant" in fANTastic: SCOTT LANG ! Warning: Contains massive movie spoilers for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania . Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Ap...

What’s going on in the Marvel Universe? In this MINI MARVEL , Geoffrey and Dai discuss rumblings of all kinds—from video game news to MCU leaks, let’s call it a fANTastic way of killing time ahead of the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania ! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Related Content: Natural History Museum of Los...

One episode simply wasn’t enough for this Dai’s favorite. Tune in as we talk all things GWEN STACY , but from another, another dimension—Earth-65, to be exact! From her comic book roots to the Edge of the Spider-Verse, enjoy Part 2 of our SPIDER-WOMAN character study, or as you may better know her, SPIDER-GWEN : GHOST SPIDER . Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana K...

Saving more than just the holidays, KATE BISHOP wormed her way into the hearts of millions upon entering the MCU. To kick off the new year, Geoffrey and Dai dive into the darker details of the archer's origins and discuss all things HAWKEYE (the other one), emerging Young Avenger! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Charac...

Time flies when you're having fun! Bid 2022 a fond farewell and get ready for the new year with a recap of some listener-favorite moments from Season 2—it's time for our annual MARVEL MASH-UP! Special thanks to Marvel, Marvel Studios, Jared Leto, and Emma Ludbrook. A Special We Are Groot Saloot to our Patreon Patrons, especially Andrea, Andrew, The Arachnerd, Ariel, Ashley, Clair, Ed, Eve, Genny,...

AMERICA CHAVEZ has already left her mark on the MCU and the best part? She’s just getting started. Geoffrey and Dai discuss the newest Young Avenger on the cinematic scene, her surprising comic book origin, and where she could end up next in the vast multiverse! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/VNGNCAC...

Trash Panda. Crabby Puppy. Sweet Rabbit. No matter what you call him, ain’t no thing like him, ‘cept him! Load up clones of Quill’s music and crank up the volume as Geoffrey and Dai talk all things ROCKET RACCOON , Guardian of the Galaxy! (The smart one.) Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/IHulk271 Relate...

In this (not so) MINI MARVEL , Geoffrey and Dai answer listener questions including the inevitable debate of Groot vs. Grogu, plus Werewolf by Night chat, and a full Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review! Warning: Contains massive movie spoilers. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣ Su...

Before becoming an MCU fan favorite, the Great Gorilla rose to comic book royalty as the indomitable MAN-APE . Now, he’s simply known as M’BAKU ! Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai discuss the formidable Chieftain of the Jabari Tribe ahead of the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Character 1st Appearance: h...

In a single season flat, JENNIFER WALTERS has burst through the fourth wall and solidified her place as an MCU legend. Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai discuss the comic book origins of the Sensational SHE-HULK , as well as a full Disney+ series review, and more! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/SSheHulk1 F...

A Man of Iron, this Living Automaton doesn’t fall far from its creator’s tree on or off-screen. Geoffrey and Dai revisit Phase 2 and an often underrated but undeniably notable antagonist of the MCU: ULTRON ! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/Avengers55 Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://...