Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast

The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) – MCUniverse Special Presentation

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:15:17 +0000

Jean, Luke, and Elysia check in on the good, the could-be-better, and the absolute Red-Band of the 2026 Marvel Special Presentation The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney+. Their conversation is dotted with discussions of grief, target audiences, the comic-book inspiration, and the future of this character and the rest of the MCU (with important opinions about movie-theater seating thrown in for good measure).

Daredevil: Born Again coverage:

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Daredevil: Born Again S2-E5-8 – A really Devilish lawyer (MCUniverse)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:10:25 +0000

Jean, Luke, and Elysia are back to wrap up their discussion of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 with an analysis of episodes 5 through 8, and plenty of speculation of where this story will go in season 3, not to mention the Punisher special presentation next week and everything else going on in the MCU this year or next.

They're asking the important questions, from who is the least empathetic character on this show to when we will get the Buck–Pretty Woman crossover of Elysia's dreams. Plus, tips on the most essential comics to read to prepare for the next part of this tale.

DD:BA S2 eps 1-4

Watch out next week for our coverage of The Punisher: One Last Kill.

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Daredevil: Born Again S2-E1-4 – mid-season: Bullseye rising (MCUniverse)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:38:17 +0000

Jean, Elysia, and Luke are back to argue the finer points on what makes one murderer worse than another, what a villain's selection of cages says about them, and which romances are likely to be DOA in this mid-season check-in discussing the first four episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 – "The Northern Star," "Shoot the Moon," "The Scales & The Sword," and "Gloves Off."

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Wonder Man - Episodes 5-8 - Part 2 of 2 (MCUniverse)

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:22 +0000

David, Jean, and Elysia wrap up their coverage of Marvel's Wonder Man with the back half of the season, going episode by episode through the finale. The hosts share their spoiler-free hot takes on the full season before diving in, with Jean making the bold case that Wonder Man is the best character-driven story Marvel has told on screen — TV or film. The conversation also touches on the show's pointed social commentary and what the season means for the MCU going forward, closing out with a Pull List of comics to check out next.

Episode Discussion Time Codes:

Episode 5: 00:20:26
Episode 6: 00:36:37
Episode 7: 00:56:29
Episode 8: 01:21:41
Jean's Pull List: 01:40:51

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Wonder Man - Episodes 1-4 - Part 1 of 2

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:33 +0000

David, Jean, and Elysia discuss the first four episodes of Marvel's Wonder Man, exploring the show's unique approach to superhero storytelling through the lens of Hollywood industry satire. The conversation examines how the series balances meta-commentary on franchise fatigue with genuine character development, questioning whether its self-aware critique of Marvel's own practices serves the narrative or undermines it. They also analyze the show's tonal shifts, standout performances, and whether Wonder Man successfully carves out its own identity within the increasingly crowded MCU landscape.

Episode Discussion Time Codes:

Ep 1 - 00:32:10
Ep 2 - 01:00:30
Ep 3 - 01:18:26
Ep 4 - 01:37:50

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MCU vs. DCU – Which will rule 2026 (and beyond)?

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:39:55 +0000

Jean and Elysia convene to assess the states of both the MCU and DCU going into 2026, pitting them head-to-head across 5 categories? What upcoming projects get them (and you) most excited, and when the votes are tallied, which franchise will they crown the current winner?

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Marvel Zombies (2025) - MCUniverse

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:40:54 +0000

From coolest kills to live-action wish lists to which comics to start with if you want more, Jean and Elysia take you on a tour of the zombie queendom of Marvel Zombies' Earth-89521.

What If...? S1 recap

Werewolf by Night

Agatha All Along coverage

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Properly Howard / Cocoons of Horror)

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Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 2 (of 2) - Full Nelson: Episode Breakdown & Season Wrap - DCUniverse

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:41:36 +0000

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

Aaron, Jean, and Elysia are back for one more round of Peacemaker analysis – breaking down the season (series?) finale plot arc by plot arc, making comic-book comparisons, and looking ahead to what they know and what they suspect will be coming next for these characters and the rest of the DCU.

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

Peacemaker S02E08 – pt. 1

The DCEU:

Peacemaker S1 recap

The DCEU funeral

Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)

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Peacemaker - S02E08, pt. 1 (of 2) - Full Nelson: The Hot Take Debate - DCUniverse

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:26:19 +0000

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

The Peacemaker season 2 finale is dividing the internet! ...And the Lorehounds? One of us liked it, one of us really didn't, and the other is somewhere in between. Jean, Elysia, and Aaron make our cases for why we feel the way we feel in this extended hot take of a special episode reacting to "Full Nelson."

Tune in again next week for a full episode breakdown.

Referenced:

Screen Brief James Gunn interview

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

The DCEU:

Peacemaker S1 recap

The DCEU funeral

Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)

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Peacemaker - S02E07 - Like a Keith in the Night - DCUniverse

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:30:18 +0000

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

Aaron, Jean, and Elysia strap in for the rollercoaster ride of Peacemaker season 2, episode 7: "Like a Keith in the Night" – from the controversial reveals about this world and its characters to the funniest-ever utterance of the word "four."

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

The DCEU:

Peacemaker S1 recap

The DCEU funeral

Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)

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Peacemaker - S02E06 - Ignorance Is Chris - DCUniverse

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:53:58 +0000

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

Elysia, Aaron, and Jean are back around the mics to talk the good, the bad, and the Adrian of Peacemaker season 2, episode 6: "Ignorance is Chris" – including why that reveal worked, even if you saw it coming, and what (based on our comics and other knowledge) we think will be the end game of this season and beyond.

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

The DCEU:

Peacemaker S1 recap

The DCEU funeral

Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)

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Peacemaker - S02E05 - Back to the Suture - DCUniverse

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:35:58 +0000

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

Between playing a rousing round of "Who's the real villain here?" and dancing on one character's grave, Jean, Aaron, and Elysia share eagle facts, celebrate cyborgs, mourn with Vigilante – and pause to discuss the unrelated Disney situation, reacting live to big news that released during the recording.

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

The DCEU:

Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)

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Eyes of Wakanda – MCUniverse Oneshot

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:06:56 +0000

Jean and Elysia hop through history with the War Dogs of Wakanda, checking in on global turning-points from the real world, the cast of characters who experience them, and what it all says about the Marvel's long-hidden African nation. (An entire nation about to be sent to kick rocks.)

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Peacemaker - S02E04 - Need I Say Door - DCUniverse

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:34:47 +0000

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

Aaron, Jean, and Elysia explore the revelations of the QUC tech origin story, the potentially blurry boundaries of cultural appropriation, and the new wrinkles in Chris's escape plans and everyone's feelings about everything this week.

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

The DCEU:

Radioactive Ramblings (Gen V, Fallout, etc.)

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Peacemaker - S02E03 - Another Rick Up My Sleeve - DCUniverse

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:33:44 +0000

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

Elysia, Jean, and Aaron count up the clues about the real nature of Earth-2, dive into the history of the Sons of Liberty in both DC and the real world, and share their own animal facts as they break down the beats of Peacemaker season 2, episode 3: "Another Rick Up My Sleeve."

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

The DCEU:

Radioactive Ramblings (Fallout, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)

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Peacemaker - S02E02 - A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird - DCUniverse

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:32:20 +0000

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

Join Aaron, Jean, and Elysia on an adventure of friendship and feelings as they navigate badass birds and interdimensional drunk dials – while also pausing to appreciate Vigilante's famous butt dance and the deadly seriousness of a little-understood condition known as "bird blindness" – in Peacemaker season 2, episode 2: "A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird."

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

The DCEU:

Radioactive Ramblings (Fall-Out, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)

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Peacemaker - S02E01 - The Ties That Grind - DCUniverse

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:31:03 +0000

Comics 'Vs – Radioactive Ramblings crossover:

The Top Talking-About-Peacemaker Trio has assembled for a tour of the Quantum Unfolding Chamber in "The Ties That Grind," the first episode of season 2 of Peacemaker on HBO Max.

Elysia falls down James Gunn's deep-cut rabbit holes, Jean serves up Max Lord lore with a side of Harcourt haterade, and Aaron weighs in from the hasn't-yet-seen-Superman perspective (and shouts out the Justice Gang member he wants to see more of most). Then they dive into what they think is really going on in that other world.

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

Superman (2025)

The DCEU:

Peacemaker S1 recap

The DCEU funeral

Radioactive Ramblings (Fall-Out, Gen V, Ghibli, etc.)

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Peacemaker S1 (+ The Suicide Squad) - DCUniverse Recap

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:29:13 +0000

Jean and Elysia relive the runaway-hit first season of Peacemaker (and the movie it was spun off from) to prep for season 2, which begins tonight.

After a spoiler-free intro setting up what the show is and who might enjoy it, they talk through all the 11th Street Kids season 1 shenanigans with a clip-show recap that covers everything you'll want to remember going into season 2.

The DCU so far:

Creature Commandos S1

Superman (2025)

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) + The road to Secret Wars - MCUniverse

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:13:35 +0000

Jean and Elysia herald the coming of Galactus in their deep dive into the newest Marvel movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. After laying out what this incarnation got right where so many have failed before, as well as the key comic lore to help you understand the whole cast of characters, they end with a look at what's planned so far for the rest of the MCU's Phase IV, with new details about the key projects coming in the road to Secret Wars (01:48:44).

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Superman (2025) – DCUniverse

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:41:30 +0000

Jean and Elysia go super-sized on the lore for the first official film entry of the new DCU, from character backstories to key comic and movie-history references to what's next.

Loathsome Lex, T-sphere domination, and going off the record in interviews – here's why James Gunn's new Superman works for them.

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Ironheart - S01E04-06 - Gone to the Devil - MCUniverse

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:22:20 +0000

There's some "Bad Magic" and "Karma's a Glitch" when characters try to say "The Past Is the Past" without dealing with the fallout. Elysia and Jean get into the nitty gritty of the bad decisions made by the lovably imperfect characters of the final three episodes of Ironheart (season 1?) – not to mention all the mystic lore. Then they look forward to where we might pick up these storylines next.

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Ironheart - S01E01-03 - Riri returns to Chicago - MCUniverse

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:34:10 +0000

Jean and Elysia gather around the mics to talk and why the first three episodes of the new Ironheart series are working so well for them (and a few details that maybe didn't). Who are our new favorite questionable characters, who's the worst of them, what is the nature of this new AI – and what might all this mean for the other Marvel stories we know are coming?

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Thunderbolts* (2025) – MCUniverse

Sun, 18 May 2025 11:38:54 +0000

The New Avengerz have stolen Elysia and Jean's hearts – and inspired a conversation exploring not only the coolest and funniest moments in the film, but also the deeper questions it raises: What is the difference between grief and depression? And what does it take to fight your way out of that...Void?

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Daredevil: Born Again S1-E8&9 – Isle of Joy & Straight to Hell (MCUniverse)

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 14:43:52 +0000

Jean, Elysia, and Luke get back together to talk about the final two episodes of the first Daredevil: Born Again season: What is the new showrunner-director team bringing to the table? How did this work as a season finale? Is Frank not a monster, or is that the hill that Elysia's going to die on? And what's coming next season?

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Daredevil: Born Again S1-E4-7 – From Punisher to Muse (MCUniverse)

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:37:12 +0000

Luke joins Jean and Elysia to talk through the last of the first batch of Daredevil episodes, wrapping up the story from the original team before the show shifts back to the new production team for the last two episodes of the season.

They talk through what worked, what worked less, Frank Castle's appearance, Muse and Fisk's roles as villains, and what to expect from the last two episodes of season 1, rolling into season 2.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man S1 – MCUniverse Oneshot

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:46:37 +0000

Jean and Elysia recap and react to a surprisingly strong first season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, the new Disney+ show that takes place in a Marvel universe different but not far away from the MCU's 616 – one where Peter Parker gets a totally fresh origin story with a cast of characters that mix the classics with fresh faces.

After giving their spoiler-free reactions, they talk through the character arcs and plot beats of the season – Elysia analyzing what makes the relationships in this show work so well, and Jean sharing the deeper conversation this series sparked with his own son.

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Daredevil: Born Again S1-E3 – The Hollow of His Hand (MCUniverse)

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:29:59 +0000

Elysia and Jean could not let episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again – "The Hollow of His Hand" – go by without discussing the legacy of Kamar de los Reyes as White Tiger, and what all this means for the story going forward.

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Daredevil: Born Again S1-E1&2 – Heaven's Half Hour & Optics (MCUniverse)

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:39:29 +0000

Jean and Elysia, fresh off their subscriber retrospective about the Netflix Marvel universe, respond to the first two episodes of the new Daredevil: Born Again – "Heaven's Half Hour" and "Optics." How are they coping with THAT thing that happened, and how did the two separate production eras come together? And who's the secret MVP of this first drop?

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Captain America: Brave New World (2025) – MCUniverse

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:53:47 +0000

After giving their spoiler-free hot takes on the 4th Captain American movie – Brave New World – and talking through some of the production drama, Jean and Elysia break down the highlights, and also what's missing. Why are so many saying they can't connect with this movie, and why shouldn't we worry about what's next anyway?

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Creature Commandos S1 + Superman trailer reaction – DCUniverse Oneshot

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:28:06 +0000

Jean and Elysia recap what we learned about the "monsters" of Creature Commandos season 1, this season's pros and cons, and what it's set up for season 2.

But first, we talk about that Superman trailer, and what else is coming soon to the DU.

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MCUniverse – Preview of 2025 releases

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:59:38 +0000

Get prepped for the year 2025 in Marvel with Jean and Elysia as they talk through what's coming, their hype levels, and what they're most looking forward to for: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts*, Ironheart, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, and Wonder Man.

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Agatha All Along – The Coven Quiz – MCUniverse

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:03:54 +0000

Once upon a Witches' Road, 8(!) Lorehounds got together to look back on Agatha All Along and ask: which witch is which of us?

Join Elysia's podcast birthday party and play along with these 11 questions to find out which witch you are – and reminisce with us about the highlights of the season as we form our own Lorehounds coven.

Find the questions here

Here are the color-coded answers

Here is the Lorehounds' coven results matrix

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What If...? S3 – MCUniverse Oneshot

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:40:43 +0000

Jean and Elysia say goodbye to Marvel's animated series What If...? with a deep dive into the final season – starting with their spoiler-free reactions, and then talking through each episode with recaps and key Easter eggs. (Find out how Jean handles the birds and the bees talk when it turns into the ducks and the Darcys.)

Our coverage of previous seasons:

What If...? season 1

What If...? season 2

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Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) + Joker vs. Madcap – DCUniverse vs. MCUniverse

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:16:23 +0000

Jean and Elysia are on the mics for their first 'Versus match-up, pitting Joker from DC comics head to head against Madcap from Marvel (00:37:00) – which insane clown that definitely can't keep a posse will come out on top? Or, with these two characters, will it all go awry?

But first they talk about the second Todd Phillips Joker movie, Joker: Folie à Deux – is the hate overhyped? What's the good, the bad, and the ugly of this film? And how well does this film portray the iconic comic book character, as laid out by Jean? (Spoilers start at 00:20:42.)

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The Penguin - S01E07–08 - Top Hat & A Great or Little Thing - DCUniverse Season Wrap

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:05:45 +0000

David and Elysia are briefly joined John and Jean for the first part of the episode to discuss The Penguin's powerful season finale. They explore the show's brilliant character work, particularly Colin Farrell's transformation into Oz Cobblepot and Cristin Milioti's standout performance as Sofia Falcone. The hosts analyze the dark trajectory of Oswald's character through his relationships with Victor, his mother Frances, and the haunting decision that cements his villain status in Gotham City.

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DC All-In Comic Event - E01 - Darkseid Reborn - DCUniverse

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:48:27 +0000

John and Jean dive into DC's All-In Comic Event. The multiverse is sealed, and Darkseid is more powerful than ever. In his new Absolute Universe, heroes are underdogs. Will it be enough?

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DC All-In Special #1
Absolute Batman #1
Absolute Wonder Woman #1
Absolute Superman #1

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Agatha All Along – S01E08&09, pt 2 – season finale mailbag (MCUniverse)

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 15:00:25 +0000

Jean and Elysia field questions and final thoughts from the Lorehounds community on the final two episodes of Agatha All Along (season 1) and the season as a whole. From what we know about the season's alternative endings to who we think Nicky's dad is and why.

Watch out for the season wrap-up game episode releasing in a few days!

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Agatha All Along – S01E08&09, pt 1 – Follow Me My Friend to Glory at the End & Maiden Mother Crone (MCUniverse)

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:51:38 +0000

Elysia and Jean debate the relativity of Agatha's villainy, Nicky's origin story, and where we'll see all these characters next in their recap and breakdown of the last two episodes of Agatha All Along – episode 8: "Follow Me My Friend to Glory at the End" and episode 9: "Maiden Mother Crone."

Watch out for a separate mailbag episode to drop in a couple days!

Jac Schaeffer's interview with The Wrap

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The Penguin - S01E04–06 - Cent'Anni, Homecoming, & Gold Summit - DCUniverse

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:55:46 +0000

David and Elysia discuss episodes 4, 5 & 6 of The Penguin, on HBO Max. They breakdown the character arcs for Sofia, Vic and Oswald. Jean will be back for the final podcast covering episodes 7 & after they have aired.

*Note: There was a technical error on David’s mic which affected the audio quality of his recording. The issue was identified and fixed after the fact. Apologies.

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Agatha All Along – S01E07 – Death's Hand in Mine (MCUniverse)

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:42:19 +0000

Jean and Elysia are joined by David for an emotional discussion of this week's deeply moving look at the life of Lilia, after which Elysia and Jean nerd out about the reveal of Rio's identity (00:33:31) and break down the episode scene by scene and tarot spread by tarot spread (00:48:32) and check in on the latest thoughts and theories from listeners (01:42:24).

Side-by-side visual comparison of Agatha All Along tarot cards & matching scenes.

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Agatha All Along – S01E06 – Familiar by Thy Side (MCUniverse)

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:32:29 +0000

With Teen's full backstory revealed, Elysia and Jean make sure none of the exquisite, heart-breaking details passed you by – including all the clues in his room, in the past and now, and telling Easter eggs from his research into Agatha – following an unexpected character cameo. How do the pieces of all these witches' ("possessive plural") lives fit together, how real is Rio, and what excuse will Elysia find to shoehorn in a Man-Thing mention? All is answered within.

Is this song a message from Wanda?

"There's a Road" by Kinney

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Agatha All Along – S01E05 – Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power (MCUniverse)

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:26:41 +0000

Jean and Elysia break down THAT big reveal, plus all the other newest hints and revelations in episode 5 of Agatha All Along: "Darkest Hour, Wake Thy Power" – where more than one character tapped into new sources of power, for better (heksenbezen across the moon!) or worse (oh, Agatha...).

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The Penguin - S01E02-03 - Inside Man & Bliss - DCUniverse

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:30:58 +0000

David, Elysia and Jean review episodes 2 & 3 of the HBO Limited series, The Penguin as part of the Lorehounds coverage of the DCUniverse. They focus on the characters of Oz, Vic and Sofia.

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Agatha All Along – S01E04 – If I Can't Reach You / Let My Song Teach You (MCUniverse)

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:21:24 +0000

Jean and Elysia are joined by Nichole from Nevermind the Music to peel back the many layers of episode 4 of Agatha All Along – "If I Can't Reach You, Let My Song Teach You."

Nichole taps into her inner Psychology professor to talk us through generational trauma and epigenetics, while Elysia and Jean touch on Wiccan deities, Hoodoo, the historical significance of Black midwives, the state of vampires in Marvel comics, and the witchy 1977 movie that inspired this week's episode.

All that and more in this long, deep look at one of the simultaneously funniest and most emotional shows on television right now.

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Agatha All Along - S01E03 – Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials (MCUniverse)

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:15:08 +0000

David and Jean continue make their way down the Witches' Road and encounter the next trial for Agatha All Along, S01E03, titled "Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials." They start with their spoiler free hot takes and then dive into the episode, saving speculation and listener feedback for the end of the pod.

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The Penguin - S01E01 - After Hours - DCUniverse Instant Reaction

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:52:43 +0000

David and Jean give their Quick Reactions & Hot Takes for episode 1 of the HBO Limited series, The Penguin as part of the Lorehounds coverage of the DCUniverse. They start off spoiler free and then take a look at the characters of Oswald, Victor and Sofia.

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Agatha All Along S01E01-02 – Seekest Thou the Road & Circle Sewn with Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate (MCUniverse)

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 13:07:07 +0000

Elysia and Jean go deep on the first two episodes of Agatha All Along, the new sequel to WandaVision on Disney+. "Seekest Thou the Road?" They'll point out the musical cues leading you there, and help you keep all the new coven members straight so you can join them in demanding: "Circle Sewn with Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate."

Then they unleash their full comic-book speculation in the final circle of spoilers (01:34:38 – 01:50:02).

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Agatha All Along – prep recap & who's who – MCUniverse

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:54:08 +0000

Elysia and Jean will make sure you have all the information you need to get the most out of Agatha All Along – the new Halloween-themed MCU series about the wicked witch of Westview, premiering on Disney+ on September 18, 2024.

In this sound bite-packed recap of WandaVision and everything else that came before (00:15:49), and primer on the witches of Agatha's new coven (00:51:27), we'll jog your memory on who's what, and give you teases on what to watch out for in the new spin-off. With plenty of comic recaps and recommendations to help you get the most out of this story.

Just watch out for the third circle of spoilers (01:18:21 – 01:23:46) if you don't want to know about the big twist all comic readers now expect!

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The DCEU is dead. Long live the DCU & Elseworlds! - Intro to DCUniverse

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:25:42 +0000

In their inaugural DCUniverse episode, Jean and Elysia prep for a new era of DC entertainment by laying the last to rest – via the ultimate power-rankings of two friends with love for the DC world, but often wildly different opinions on their favorite parts of of it (00:16:21).

Then, they turn their focus toward what's to come – from upcoming DC Elseworlds coverage on this pod, to what we know about the shows and films planned so far for the brand new James Gunn / Peter Safran DCU (01:23:21).

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Echo – MCUniverse Oneshot

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:54:12 +0000

David, Jean, and Elysia dig into Echo, on Disney+ and discuss the enjoyable characters and storyline of this short season. They consider the downsides of too much studio involvement on the series and then catch up on Marvel news and answer listener feedback.

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What If...? - S2 Review + Echo Preview – MCUniverse

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:25:34 +0000

David, Jean and Elysia start off the new year by doing a breakdown of all 9 episodes of What If… Season 2. Before they do the catch up on MUC news and then end with some “what you need to know” context information for the limited series (???) Echo, dropping on Disney & Hulu on Jan 9th, 2023.

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What If...? - Season 1 Recap – MCUniverse

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:22:58 +0000

It’s been a big year for Marvel and to wrap it all up What If… Season 2 starts streaming Dec 22. To get ready for the new season, David, Jean and Elysia tackle a full recap of What If… Season 1. They get into the origins of how What If… began, the role of The Watcher and what to look out for in Season 2.

David, Jean and Elysia will be doing a full recap of Season 2 in the new year.

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