Friends From Work: An Unofficial Marvel Podcast

2026 is shaping up to be a HUGE year for Marvel Studios. Wonder Man was already a hit both critically and amongst fans and casual viewers alike. But Marvel still plans to release a Spider-Man and Avengers movie, as well as two mainstay shows with Daredevil and VisionQuest. Plus, two beloved animated shows return with second seasons. Oh, and a Punisher special. With all of that goodness on the hori...

What a finish! What a show! Find out why we think Wonder Man deserves to be listed amongst the elite television shows that Marvel has made.  Panel Bound Comics  is the official comics provider of Friends From Work.  Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code:  FRIENDSFROMWORK  to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code better...

We've got a banger for y'all today! Come to listen to us break down Wonder Man episodes 1-4 and stay to hear us debate if Spider-Man's webs should be natural and if Sinners should have been nominated for 16 Oscars. Check out PanelBoundComics.com use promo code FRIENDSFROMWORK Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.co...

Who was the best addition to the MCU in 2025? Who made the best surprise appearance? What was the best MCU film in 2025? Find out who the Friendlee Awards winners are as chosen by our FFW+ special committee. Check out PanelBoundComics: https://www.panelboundcomics.com/ Promo Code FRIENDSFROMWORK Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.bette...

Here is a quick Marvelette of my (Kyle) thoughts on the brand new Avengers: Doomsday teaser. I want to hear from you all! Who do you think is missing? What is going on with Talokan? Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out...

One of our favorite annual traditions returns, the Friendlee Awards, with the winners being chosen by our valuable FFW+ committee. If you are a FFW+ subscriber be sure to get your vote in ASAP. For everyone else, enjoy this look back at what made 2025 one of the better MCU slates we've had in a while. Check out PanelBoundComics.com use promo code FRIENDSFROMWORK Check out Aura.com: https://aur...

The third teaser for Avengers: Doomsday is out and we dive in. Our minds and bodies are ready. Let's discuss. Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://...

It's Black Monday for the 2025 NFL season and coaches are already starting to get fired. On today's episode, I discuss what a strange year it has been for the Falcons, Vikings, and NFL as a whole. With today's firings for Atlanta, what are the best options for Kirk Cousins to be a starter in 2026? Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp....

A second Avengers: Doomsday teaser has dropped and so we have a little emergency podcast / Marvelette for your viewing / listening pleasure today. How excited are you for Thor to make his return to the Avengers? Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out BetterHelp and use...

*Emergency Football Podcast* I (Kyle) have a super self indulgent episode (this may be more for me than for you) about just how good at playing quarterback in the NFL Kirk Cousins has been for over a decade. If you want to hear some thoughts on quarterbacking, Kirk's career, and the Atlanta Falcons, this episode is for you. If not, PLEASE skip and have a Merry Christmas. We'll see you in 2...

Avengers: Doomsday is one year away from releasing to theaters but we officially have our first look at the next Avengers film with this short teaser that Disney is releasing before Avatar: Fire and Ash. In today's episode, we react to that teaser in real time and then discuss what it means for both the movie and the MCU as a whole. You won't want to miss it! Our Sponsors: * Check out Bett...

The 2026 slate in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is crazy. And with the Avengers: Doomsday trailer just around the corner, it's officially time for us to start hyping up 2026. After reflecting on our current rewatch journeys, we individually rank our excitement level for each of the 8 anticipated projects next year. From Wonder Man to Avengers: Doomsday, which project gets you the most pumped?...

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Friends From Football makes its triumphant return in this standalone podcast episode. It's been over 2 years since I (Kyle) hopped on here to chat ball. With starting NFL QB (friend of the pod) Kirk Cousins balling last night, I felt like it was time to check in. This episode is part random NFL tangents, part therapy session and part celebration. While I r...

It's so good to be back with y'all. Today's episode is a hodgepodge of random MCU and life updates. Plus, to celebrate the release of Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney+, we chat with Ryan North for a few minutes about his work on the Fantastic Four comic and his time on the film set of Fantastic Four: First Steps. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com...

The first Avengers movie that released in 2012 is still one of our favorite movies of all time. It really holds up well. In an effort to continue a tradition that we started years ago, today's episode is our complete live audio commentary on this film. We recorded this while watching the movie at the same time and we think that's probably how you should listen to the episode as well. Make...

Do we want Dr. Doom to be a Tony Stark variant? How do we hope they handle the OG Avengers? What new characters would be cool to lead us forward into a new era? Dive into these questions and more in today's episode on Avengers: Doomsday and then let us know what you want to see in the comments! Thank you to our podcast sponsors: Panel Bound Comics - https://www.panelboundcomics.com/ and use PR...

This last weekend, Marvel Studios took the stage at NYCC for multiple events and announced / teased / confirmed many different news items. We now know that 2025 is going to be a massive year in the MCU with Wonder Man, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, VisionQuest, and Avengers: Doomsday all releasing. Plus, there will be second seasons of X-Men '97 and Your Friendly N...

Today we have another FFW+ bonus "Friend-lee Freebie" episode where we discuss a simple question; "What do you want to see in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?" Not "what do you think will happen" or "what will happen," but more "what would please you if it happened" kind of thing. Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases in theaters on July 31, 2026. And don't forge...

Our resident Marvel news expert Greg Arnold is here to catch us up on all the news items within the MCU over the last couple of months. Castings, movie release schedules, rumors, theories and more! And don't forget to support our sponsors: Panel Bound Comics - https://www.panelboundcomics.com/ and use PROMO CODE: FRIENDSFROMWORK HOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/APQoPj Our Sponsors: * Check out Be...

After a month long hiatus we're back on the saddle with some zombie love. Marvel Zombies surprised us and exceeded our expectations and Marvel Studios as a whole is really on a run right now. We strongly encourage fans to enjoy this era we are currently in. Pop on this episode and listen to us discuss what worked and what didn't work with Marvel Zombies. And don't forget to give us you...

Attending the world premiere of Fantastic Four. Having your comic work adapted for Daredevil: Born Again. Loving Iron Man 3 and Endgame. What do these things have in common? They are all topics covered by the great Chip Zdarsky! Chip has been working in comics for over a decade and has become a legend in that world by creating "Sex Criminals," "Daredevil," "Howard the Duck,&#34...

Hodgepodge episode today covering an absurdly large amount of topics. Topics that range from Robby and Kandace's family announcement, to Spider-Man, to The Other Guys, To Eyes of Wakanda. Let's get into it and let's freaking goooooo. Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors! FRIENDS FROM WORK : theffwpodcast.com/shop HOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/APQoPj ORGANIC PRICED B...

We have a bonus feed called Friends From Work+ where you as a supporter can receive extra episodes of Friends From Work, comic book coverage, and this series we call "Screensaver" where we discuss non-MCU films. It costs $8 a month and you can subscribe on Patreon, Spotify or Apple. It directly supports this podcast and helps us to continue doing what we are doing. Today we are giving away...

A few weeks ago, Kevin Feige (Marvel Studios) sat down with a group of reporters and caught everyone up on where things stand within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In today's episode, we go through each talking point quote by quote and discuss what it will mean for the next few years of the MCU. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.b...

Holy crap! What a movie! We just got out of the theater and you just walked out of the theater... Let's chat about EVERYTHING from that film in detail.  Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors! FRIENDS FROM WORK: theffwpodcast.com/shop HOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/APQoPj ORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts. Our Sponsors: * Check...