Marvel Cinematic University

Episode 5 of Season 2 of Loki had a lot going on, so a large panel must be assembled! Jake and AC (who ran a little late) are joined by major friends-of-the-show Anthony Mayes, Rod Morrow, and Dalbin Osorio to break down everything in this season's penultimate installment. Then, they briefly discuss some details of Variety's big Marvel piece, and how they should proceed going forward with Jonathan...

THE MARVELS is coming out next week, so AC and Jake enlisted the help of three special guests to preview it for them, focusing on the three featured characters, what it means to have a team-up movie with diverse women, and the ways Marvel has possibly not had these characters live up to their potential. JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinemati...

So... what happens now? Some unexpected stuff happened in this episode, so AC and Jake called in two friends to break it down. Anthony Mayes and Hunter Radesi join to talk the state of the loom, Ravonna's revelations, and hot co-co-co-co-cocoa. Follow Anthony: @cornpuzzle Follow Hunter: @hradesi14 JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-univ...

We’ve made sure to get this out in a Timely manner. AC and Jake are joined by pop culture writer and friend Leah Marilla Thomas to discuss what worked and doesn’t work about season 2 episode 3 of Loki. And yes, we discuss the Miss Minutes stuff AT LENGTH. Follow Leah: @leahmarilla JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the...

As we are wont to do, we're taking a little detour to talk to someone we find interesting. AC chatted with basketball writer and podcaster Nekias Duncan about how he got into podcasting, what the NBA offseason tells us, and what to expect from the league's top contenders next year. Follow Nekias: @NekiasNBA Listen to The Dunker Spot: https://wondery.com/shows/the-dunker-spot/ JOIN OUR PATREON: Pat...

The hunt for Sylvie is on, and much like Loki and Mobius needed Brad's help, AC and Jake need some help to discuss this episode. They're joined by friends Anthony Mayes and Rod Morrow to break down the character beats of the second installment, and discuss what elements felt true and what felt rushed. To finish off, the group sans Mayes discusses The Hollywood Reporter's recent article about the i...

Time is slipping in the TVA and only the best crew could cover it. AC and Jake bring on longtime friends-of-the-show Anthony Mayes and Dalbin Osorio to break down the exciting season two premiere of Loki, discussing everything from time slippage, Kang's construction of the TVA, and some stuff that frankly should not be put in writing. It's worth a listen. Follow Anthony Mayes: @CornPuzzle Follow D...

We're a week out from the premiere of Loki season two and we've got another smorgasbord for you! We start off celebrating the hard-fought victory in the Writer's Strike and extol the virtues of organized labor. We then take a handful of listener questions before discussing our expectations for Loki season 2. We close out with Jake making another prediction that is sure to not come true. JOIN OUR P...

With Jake away, AC takes the opportunity to get really nerdy with friend of the show Hunter Radesi as they analyze MCU plot lines dropped or MIA as they wonder if continuity has become a problem. To close, the two talk about Ahsoka, Sabine’s choices, and the threat of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Follow Hunter: @hradesi14 JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniversitypod Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Tw...

With no new comic book content to cover, AC and Jake look back at the movies from June to August, picking their four favorites of the summer! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mZ6e7cZlTGQ JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @the...

We've got a few things for you this week. First, AC and Jake react to the four episodes of Ahsoka that have been released, and discuss how it works for audiences unfamiliar with the cartoon backstories. Then, they catch up on some news in release dates for upcoming MCU projects. Last, AC and Jake ask each other three BURNING QUESTIONS each for projects coming up in the rest of 2023. Also, they tak...

AC takes a trip to the pro wrestling conversation and he doesn’t go alone. Joined by Cameron Hawkins of The Ringer and Steve Jones Jr. of the Dunker’s Spot, the trio talk about everything going on in WWE and AEW and how the business has become so popular once again. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: youtube.com/mcuniversitypod Follow Cam: @ceehawk Follow Steve: @stevejones20 JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon...

A new superhero movie dropped this weekend to little fanfare, but that doesn't mean we're not discussing it. AC was unable to catch BLUE BEETLE in theaters, so Jake invited friend of the show Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips) on to break down what works about this fun and heartfelt origin story and how it differs from some of the missteps DC has taken in the past. Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/mcuniversitypod We've got a special conversation for y'all this week. AC and Jake sat down with EP of Meadowlark Media Mike Ryan Ruiz to discuss his recent issues with the direction of the MCU, how it should adjust going forward, and whether its current trajectory is salvageable at all. Follow Mike Ryan: @MichaelRyanRuiz Watch the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugo...

WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION TO SEE THE LIST AS IT IS UNVEILED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-pd2XLKfxM It's been a while (Staind voice) since we've ranked the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and there are now 32! AC and Jake first go through their updated lists 32-1 and then unveil the compiled average of all FIFTY-TWO submitted fan ballots. Thanks for everyone who submitted! JOIN OUR PA...

WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: youtube.com/mcuniversitypod We've got our first trailer for season two of LOKI! Jake and AC got together quickly to talk what excited them from the trailer, what they're expecting, and of course the elephant in the room that is Jonathan Majors! SUBMIT YOUR MCU RANKINGS HERE: https://forms.gle/g88RvNwymT4xJTVP9 JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https:...

Secret Invasion has come to a close, and we can’t say it came out great. Jake and AC are joined once again by Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips) to discuss how this show didn’t stick the landing, and all the missteps it took along the way. They also go into how this bodes for the future of the MCU, and the implications of the reveal about Rhodey. Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreo...

I don't know if you've heard, but two big movies came out this weekend, and people made a big deal about seeing them together. Jake and friend of the show Michael Springthorpe did just that on Thursday night and got together to review both! OPPENHEIMER REVIEW STARTS AT 19:00 BARBIE REVIEW STARTS AT 1:24:00 For an extended version of this episode join our Patreon!: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod Follo...

The penultimate episode of Secret Invasion is upon us, and there's a lot to discuss. With Jake on assignment, AC is joined by friends of the show Cam Hawkins and Rod Morrow to break down the new revelations and what to expect for the finale. At the end, they discuss their first thoughts on the new series JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL. Follow Cam: @ceehawk Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Pat...

Secret Invasion trudges on, and so do we! The great Rod Morrow (the Black Guy Who Tips) is back with us to discuss how this show has handled race, where its shortcomings lie, and what we hope to see in the last two episodes. Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod...

Don’t worry, we would never betray our listeners. AC and Jake welcome back Rod (The Black Guy Who Tips) to break down the third installment of SECRET INVASION! Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejak...

We're bringing in the big guns to talk the latest installment of Secret Invasion! Co-authors of the upcoming book MCU: THE REIGN OF MARVEL STUDIOS Dave Gonzales & Joanna Robinson join the show to break down the new revelations and big conversations of episode two, and also discuss their process of researching and writing their book. PRE-ORDER THE BOOK: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781631497513 Foll...

Warning: one of the hosts of this show might be a Skrull. AC and Jake welcome friend and frequent guest Hunter Radesi to the program to explore the themes and moments from the first episode of SECRET INVASION. Oh, and we talk about the opening credits which can go straight to Hell. Follow Hunter: @hradesi14 JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/mar...

It’s time once again to cover a DCEU movie, and this one has a lot to talk about. AC & Jake break down the good and the bad of THE FLASH, and how it is emblematic of the struggles Warner Bros. has had putting together their cinematic universe. JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitt...

We’ve got a grab bag of stuff for y’all this week! We’ve got some news about upcoming releases, some more Across the Spider-Verse talk, and questions about the upcoming premiere of SECRET INVASION! All with the great Dalbin Osorio! Follow Dalbin: @DA_Osorio JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniver...