Marvellous

The Fantastic Four First Steps

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:20:50 +0000

Start spreading the news, we're podcasting today. Join us for a deep discussion on the latest effort to bring Marvel's first family to the big screen. Babies, daddies, languages, and silver things being the most silver they can be!

These are the comics you get if you scan the code at the end of the film.

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Ironheart: Episodes 1 - 6

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:07:46 +0000

A real spread of opinions across the Marvellous Pod this time as we dig into all 6 episodes of Ironheart. We get fixated on contract law, hologram projection logistics, ocularly challenged soft toys and even find time to discuss the characters and plot a little.

The article that Matthew mentions - Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Showcases the Beauty, Depth, and Breadth of the Black Experience — Including Queerness

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Thunderbolts*

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:23:40 +0000

Cucumber! Cucumber! CUCUMBER!

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Daredevil: Born Again: Episode 9 Straight to Hell

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:23:07 +0000

It's finale time and the Marvellous Pod is heading Straight to Hell. Join in with our musings on this episode, our confusions over various US legislation and what we're looking forward to in season 2.

Some quick corrections from Laura, Dario Scardapane wasn't the showrunner for The Punisher but he did write on it. The last big powercut in New York was in 2003 not 2023, and that's the one that the cinema ad Matthew mentioned focused on.

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Daredevil: Born Again: Episode 8 Isle of Joy

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000

We do love joy, although we're not sure who it is and why we're talking about them. But there's more musing, and this time we debate tooth-spitting, sharing information with your partner, and who Dex forked.

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Daredevil: Born Again: Episode 7 Art for Art's Sake

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:42:09 +0000

We muse about Muse, question Cashman, and dissect Doctor Glenn in an episode that wraps up stories as quickly as it opens them up.

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Daredevil: Born Again: Episode 5 With Interest & Episode 6 Excessive Force

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:04:58 +0000

A double Daredevil drop this week! Join two thirds of the Marvellous pod team as we dissect two very different episodes.

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Daredevil: Born Again: Episode 4 Sic Semper Systema

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:26:32 +0000

Join the Marvellous Pod team as we MUSE about episode 4 of Daredevil: Born Again. Have we (Red) Hooked you in yet?!

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Daredevil: Born Again: Episode 3 The Hollow of His Hand

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:06:10 +0000

It's time for Matt Murdock to get his lawyer on, so how did he do? Listen to the pod to find out if the team think he's a legal eagle or should be disbarred.

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Daredevil: Born Again: Episode 1 Heaven's Half Hour & Episode 2 Optics

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:02:15 +0000

So how did Daredevil fare second time around? Well second time around for just some of us as we have a good spread of previous experience with the man without fear across the pod team. Meaning this pod episode should work for you whether you're a fan of old or more...Daredevil who?!

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Deadpool & Wolverine

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:05:00 +0000

Do you remember a lot of a film once you've watched it or does it slide from your memory shortly after? Don't worry, we've got both perspectives represented as we glory in the silliest, bloodiest entry to the MCU.

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Captain America: Brave New World

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:19:34 +0000

Join us for a spirited debate on Captain America: Brave New World, can you guess which of the Marvellous team liked it?!

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Agatha All Along S1 E8 and 9: Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End and Maiden Mother Crone

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:36:53 +0000

We join you for a joyous discussion of the last two episodes of Agatha All Along, with a final trial, betrayals, sacrifice, and even more revelations. Follow us our friends!

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Agatha All Along S1 E7: Death's Hand in Mine

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:56:09 +0000

A fractured timeline with a fantastic central performance, the Pod Team were all in on this one.

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Agatha All Along S1 E6: Familiar by Thy Side

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:02:15 +0000

Flashbacks, background and context and a whole lot of familiar faces and references in this episode. We learn a whole lot more about William and also about Agatha.

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Agatha All Along S1 E5: Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 16:34:36 +0000

Short, but revelatory nonetheless - episode 5 of Agatha All Along starts to give us more details about our core characters and their back stories. Join us as we dig into everything, whether it's a song, a reveal, or a phase of the moon.

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Agatha All Along S1 E4: If I Can't Reach You / Let My Song Teach You

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:05:00 +0000

Witchy rock shenanigans abound this week as our coven sing a curse away and Rio returns.

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Agatha All Along S1 E3: Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:24:17 +0000

Another Witchtastic week as Matthew and Laura ponder the third episode of Agatha All Along.

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Agatha All Along Episodes 1 & 2

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:00:15 +0000

A triumphant return for MCU TV, Agatha, and your favourite Marvel podcast as we dig into the witchy business of Agatha All Along episodes 1 and 2.

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Loki S2 E2: Breaking Brad

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Returning with two thirds of the glorious purpose, episode 2 of Loki continues the questions, and has a chance to wear out the tape rewatching the opening of Tom Hiddleston doing his thing.

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Loki S2 E1: Ouroboros

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:32:32 +0000

Filled with glorious purpose we return to Loki for the start of season 2. Plenty of questions raised and our thoughts of what's to come. More importantly, will there be more design classics to add to our collections? Who else will be exposed as a Doctors alumni?! Join us to find out.

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Secret Invasion: Series Wrap Up

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:40:03 +0000

As you know we've not been able to record each week for this series, perhaps a blessing in disguise. Firstly, it allowed us to try an experiment where Matthew and Laura watch week by week and Abbi binge-watched in a week. Secondly...well, you'll need to listen to the episode!

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Interstitial - Secret Invasion Update

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:10:37 +0000

A quick update as we've not been able to record the rest of Secret Invasion so far. If you do want to hear some recent thoughts, Matthew was a guest on the Marvel Standom show from Den of Geek, you can watch the full thing here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onypQu3oVAY

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Secret Invasion Episode 1: Resurrection

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:57:02 +0000

We delve into the first episode of Marvel's new spy thriller Secret Invasion, but is it thrilling enough? We discuss the stellar cast, AI generated titles and THAT ending, if indeed it is truly an ending.

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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

We're finally here to discuss the opening of Phase 5 - Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania. Lots of special effects. Lots of very big but also very small worlds. And lots of discussion about introduction of our new very big bad.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3

Sun, 21 May 2023 20:07:05 +0000

It's time for us to say goodbye to our favourite band of a-holes with Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3. We talk music, face ripping and tears as we laughed, cried and laugh-cried our way through their final outing.

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MCU Phase 4 Retrospective

Thu, 04 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Just ahead of starting our episodes about Phase 5 content, here's your hosts talking about what Phase 4 did well, what it could improve in future, and the most painful trivia game you've ever listened to!

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Volumes 1 & 2

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:59:08 +0000

Due to popular demand (mainly from Abbi), we are back talking about the Guardians. This time we go back to the first two films and the impact of The Guardians' introduction and growth in the MCU.

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Star Wars Andor

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

As a very special treat for the festive season, we're talking about the recent Star Wars series Andor. You may also get a deep insight into our histories and feelings about Star Wars, plus a lot of silliness. Enjoy!

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The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:16:17 +0000

The final Marvellous Pod of the year dives into the festive spirit with the Guardians of the Galaxy and their holiday special. We cover the crew's Chrimbo capers, Abbi's German breakfasts and some deep contemplation of the impact of Gamora's absence.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED THE GUARDIANS HOLIDAY SPECIAL. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

For those outside the UK, here is Mr Bacon in all his EE advert glory

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 14:58:56 +0000

We really enjoyed discussing the second installment in the Black Panther franchise. We cover the treatment of T'Challa's / Chadwick Boseman's death, the introduction of a new civilisation to the MCU and the shelf life of olive oil.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED WAKANDA FOREVER. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

Links we mention:

Article on Ludwig Göransson's approach, reclaiming lost Mayan music for the score
The alternative Matthew Vose, who we are sure is lovely and is seemingly somewhat allergic to clothes

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Special Presentation: Werewolf by Night

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

ARRRGGGGHHHHHH it's a WEREWOLF!! Or a Jack Russell? Why not both? Join us as we delve into Marvel's spooky offering this Halloween.

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She-Hulk Episode 9: Whose Show is This? + Season Wrap Up

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:19:27 +0000

Well I think it's safe to say the team was rather split on the She-Hulk finale! We cover our thoughts on the meta-ness of it all, how the show has handled misogyny and the success (or lack thereof) of the show's humour.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODE 9 OF SHE-HULK. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

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She-Hulk Episode 7 & 8: The Retreat & Ribbit and Rip It

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:13:26 +0000

In this pod we're covering episodes 7 and 8 of She-Hulk. We talk Daredevil, what makes good chemistry and what we expect to see in next week's finale.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODES 7 AND 8 OF SHE-HULK. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

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She-Hulk Episode 6: Just Jen

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:09:37 +0000

Next on to episode 6 of She-Hulk. Sadly, we're still struggling with the writing of our protagonist but we're enjoying our extended time with Nikki and Mallory.

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She-Hulk Episode 5: Mean, Green, and Straight Poured into These Jeans

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:41:55 +0000

On to episode 5 of She-Hulk. We cover the fabulous fashion, struggle to understand the American legal system and Abbi forgets who Daredevil is...again.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODE 5 OF SHE-HULK. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

Links:

Mallory Book's gorgeous dresses can be found here: Roland Mouret Myrtha Dress, Mosaïque Dress by Akris, Roland Mouret Chriswell Dress
Article on the deep cut that is Luke Jacobson

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She-Hulk Episode 4: Is This Not Real Magic?

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:37:03 +0000

We discuss She-Hulk episode 4, where as well as debating the show, we explain to Abbi the horror that is dating apps and discover if Matthew is still the King of Cocktails.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODE 4 OF SHE-HULK. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

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She-Hulk Episode 3: The People vs. Emil Blonsky

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:17:43 +0000

Mixed views for episode 3 of She-Hulk and Matthew helps explain the 'funny'. Enjoy!

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She-Hulk Episode 2: Superhuman Law

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:03:06 +0000

Episode 2 of She-Hulk and we somehow managed to speak for three times the episode's run time. We divert into deep-dives on 'what is comedy', the continuity between the MCU TV programmes and Abbi's (unsurprising) emotional attachment to Tim Roth. Enjoy!

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODE 2 OF SHE-HULK. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

Links we mention:

Bob Newhart's Bus Drivers' School
Nikki's yellow Alex Perry 'Rae' dress
The laptop screen with Buzzfeed like links to stories on Wolverine and the giant Celestial corpse from Eternals
Abbi's post pod suggestion of the perfect model for She-Hulk, Jess Buettner

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She-Hulk Episode 1: A Normal Amount of Rage

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:15:23 +0000

She-Hulk has arrived! We discuss the first episode's approach to feminism, body building, breaking the fourth wall and whether it's really funny enough for a comedy.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODE 1 OF SHE-HULK. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

Links we mention:

2021 Olympia Women's Figure Finals
Tegan and Sara - BWU music video featuring Ginger Gonzaga who plays Nikki in She-Hulk
Helen O'Hara's article looking at the evidence for Steve's status

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Thor: Love & Thunder

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:09:15 +0000

It's Thor: Love and Thunder time! Finally! Mixed views on this one so a little bit of something for everyone. Eat my hammer indeed.

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Link we mention:

Chris Hemsworth in Neighbours
Valkyrie's insurance advert

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Ms Marvel: Series Wrap Up

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:09:04 +0000

Sadly, life getting in the way meant we weren't able to get together and podcast on a week-by-week basis for Ms Marvel. Instead we've decided to EMBIGGEN a final series / season wrap up and bring all our thoughts in one episode. Let's be honest, it really IS brown girls from Jersey City who save the world!

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED ALL OF MS MARVEL SEASON 1. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

Link we mention:

The carving of the symbol of The Ten Rings on the floor of the cave where the Clandestines find the bangle in 1942

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:47:24 +0000

Fashionably late we turn our attention to the 28th film in the MCU and it's safe to say that Abbi has THOUGHTS.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED THE FILM. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

We also talk a little about Everything Everywhere All at Once between 50:24 and 55:21, should you wish to skip. However, we don't really spoil anything in EEAAO and talk about it in mainly general terms.

Links we mention:

My new favourite podcast Too Scary; Didn't Watch, where one of the hosts describes scary films to two scaredy cats like me!
Clea's makeup and a makeup tutorial to get the look

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Moon Knight Bonus: Series Wrap Up

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:19:22 +0000

It's wrap up time! We're looking back at the whole (of season 1?) of Moon Knight. What did we love? What was missing? What comes next?

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED ALL OF MOON KNIGHT. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

Links we mention:

Oscar Issac at the Met Gala
Empire podcast's interview with Oscar Isaac, May Calamawy, Ethan Hawke and Director Mohamed Diab
Ringerverse podcast interview with Mohamed Diab

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Moon Knight Episode 6: Gods and Monsters

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:14:11 +0000

Finale time! We breakdown our thoughts on episode 6 of Moon Knight. The big fight! Kaiju! Layla! The silly old bird! And of course...THAT credit scene!

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODE 6 OF MOON KNIGHT. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

Links we mention:

Joanna Robinson's interview with Head Writer Jeremy Slater on The Ringerverse podcast
Article on the importance of Layla's curly hair
Marvel.com confirms Layla is Scarlet Scarab
Article on Layla's Scarlet Scarab outfit

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Moon Knight Episode 5: Asylum

Sun, 01 May 2022 10:02:23 +0000

In this breakdown of the penultimate episode of Moon Knight we dig a bit into the show's treatment of dissociative identity disorder (DID), hippopotamus ears and speculate on how the writers can wrap all this up in just one more episode. Time is ticking on!

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODE 5 OF MOON KNIGHT. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

Links we mention:

Articles on the show's handling of DID here and here
Article on the Tawaret statue in Lost
From Abbi's design classics segment - Kartell Componibili Storage Unit

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Moon Knight Episode 4: The Tomb

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:22:06 +0000

Reminders of Tomb Raider and the Mummy (the good one) this episode, as we delve deep into Moon Knight episode 4: The Tomb. It's looking more and more like our highlighting the link between the show Doctors and this series has something to it, given how things are progressing. You heard it here first!

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODE 4 OF MOON KNIGHT. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

Images from Abbi's design classics segment:

The Panton chair
The IKEA trolley

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Moon Knight Episode 2: Summon the Suit & Episode 3: The Friendly Type

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:24:36 +0000

We're back after missing last week due to life stuff, so this time we're discussing both episodes 2 and 3 of Moon Knight. Unfortunately, the microphones are clearly rebelling at having been left alone for a week and there are a few sounds issues on this episode. We hope you can bear with it.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODES 2 AND 3 OF MOON KNIGHT. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

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Moon Knight Episode 1: The Goldfish Problem

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 08:22:07 +0000

Moon Knight has landed! The Marvellous team assemble again to discuss the latest offering from Marvel on Disney+. So do we think this new MCU character introduction waxes or wanes? (MOON JOKE!)

EXCITING NEWS! Yes, my and Abbi's beloved Tutankhamun exhibition in Dorchester is still open! Thoroughly recommended for a day trip (maybe not worth a day trip for our international listeners).

IMPORTANT CORRECTION! The BBC series Doctors is based in the fictional town of Letherbridge, not far from Birmingham. So we were were a 100 miles or so too far South in our guesses. I'm still sticking with 'generic suburbs' though.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED EPISODE 1 OF MOON KNIGHT. WE MAY ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS MCU FILMS/TV SERIES*

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Spider-Man: No Way Home

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:20:41 +0000

What's Spider-Man's favourite day of the week? FLYDAY!

Anyway...here's our No Way Home discussion that we recorded at the end of January this year...I'm pretty sure it was this year. Enjoy the nostalgia!

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT PREVIOUS SPIDER-MEN FILMS AND SOME MCU FILMS/TV PRIOR TO NWH*

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Hawkeye Series Wrapup

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:40:03 +0000

Matthew is back baby! The full band is back together to discuss the whole of the Hawkeye series with forays into the Marvel marketing machine, finding an entry point to the MCU for newcomers now and how on earth the US school grading system works.

Here is a comparison between the UK and US schools levels, if you're equally bamboozled.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED ALL 6 EPISODES OF HAWKEYE*

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Hawkeye Series Initial Reactions

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:12:28 +0000

Matthew's still on sick leave so we're holding off on going into detail on plot, character, etc until all three of us are back for a detailed wrap up of the full Hawkeye series in January. For this pod, Abbi and Laura jumped on Zoom to chat through our instant reactions, which may or not have resulted in 45 minutes of ramble about Yelena's hair and makeup...Happy Holidays and a Marvellous Merry Christmas to All!

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED ALL 6 EPISODES OF HAWKEYE*

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Hawkeye Episodes 1-3

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:05:56 +0000

Real life got in the way of recording so we've had to combine the first 3 episodes of Hawkeye into one discussion. Sadly we are temporarily down a host but here we are here! We talk Rogers the Musical, Abbi meeting Simon Callow, deaf representation and A Charlie Brown Christmas.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED THE FIRST 3 EPISODES OF HAWKEYE*

Links we mention in the pod:

Twitter thread on Marvel not crediting the comic artist David Aja.
Fulfilling Abbi's promise to Simon Callow, here's his English / Swedish film Arn: The Knight Templar. Go and watch it for Simon! By the way IMBd is lying, the one on Pluto TV is a far inferior Knights Templar film which has been mislabelled.
Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis using one of her Strictly Come Dancing performances to give the viewers an insight to her experience dancing when she can't hear the music - just incredible.
The background to Alaqua Cox's casting as Maya

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Eternals

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 10:49:28 +0000

You may be able to tell that we're rather excited to be recording together again after a month's hiatus, as we start with mayhem and then descend into chaos. We also talk about the film Eternals at some point too.

*PLEASE NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED THE FILM*

Links we mention in the pod:

The Pirates of the Caribbean scene with Will and Elizabeth
The female director recently spoke about issues with lack of respect from her crew was Nia Da Costa (ironic we couldn't remember her name as we mention her elsewhere in the pod)

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:55:19 +0000

Time for the second Marvel film of the year as we delve into Shang-Chi, horses (yes again), our dream cage fights and MCU karaoke team ups.

*NOTE WE DISCUSS SPOILERS FROM THE START AS WE ASSUME YOU HAVE WATCHED THE FILM*

Some great articles looking at the film from an East Asian viewpoint, which we are clearly not qualified to provide:

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What If...We Did a Series Wrap Up Episode?

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:50:14 +0000

The Marvellous team assemble once more to look back on the whole of What If series 1 and ponder the question...maybe we're overthinking this?

Links mentioned on the pod:

Marvel's scripted Wolverine podcast and scripted Marvels podcast - these links are for Stitcher but they've since been added to Apple podcasts, etc.
Matthew's Guardians of the Multiverse Team Up game card. If you were Uatu The Watcher, which team would you assemble?

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What If...? Episode 9: What If...The Watcher Broke His Oath?

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:07:50 +0000

Matthew is back baby! The full team assembles to break down and discuss the What If finale - what was, what is and what still may be.

Matthew, being the genius that he is, has built the What If Guardians of the Multiverse shopping experience. If you were Uatu The Watcher, which team would you assemble?

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What If...? Episode 8: What If...Ultron Won?

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:54:18 +0000

Later than planned, this episode it's Ladies Night as we've done away with Matthew ermm...we mean... Matthew is on a well deserved holiday.

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What If...? Episode 7: What If...Thor Were an Only Child?

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 15:24:03 +0000

Another pod divided! Diverse opinions again on episode 7 of What If? Will we ever agree on What If? Head back to the Black Widow pods if you need a bit of a gush fest fix. Here we talk a rather trying Thor, who should be able to lift Mjølnir and where, if anywhere, all this is going.

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What If...? Episode 6: What If...Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:07:54 +0000

So this time Killmonger is the hero...or is he? A less dramatic change this episode of What If, but still plenty to talk about.

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What If...? Episode 5: What If...Zombies?!

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:05:50 +0000

ARGHHHHH ZOMBIES!! This week we breakdown episode 5 of What If...?, where it seems that Laura watched a different ending to Abbi and Matthew. She likes to think this special Laura-only version was provided by Disney in recognition of her ongoing Marvel Pollyanna status.

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What If...? Episode 4: What If...Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:36:24 +0000

Well! This was a different one wasn't it? Doom, doom, DOOM! The team is divided again on this one and have lots of fun discussing and dissecting.

Things mentioned on the show:

The article on Mr Cumberbatch's American accent - kindly provided by Steve @zincstoat
Benedict Cumberbatch reading the Aubrey-Maturin novels by Patrick O'Brian - The Surgeon's Mate and Far Side of the World. Sadly the Googles have let us down on finding a link
Potentially the best audio sitcom ever Cabin Pressure, which was broadcast on Radio 4 and can be purchased various places, including Audible. You can get a taster here.
Variety's article on abandoned What If concepts - which includes the potential entry of the Rocketeer to the What If menagerie
And while we're talking about the most charming caper that ever capered, the announcement of the Rocketeer sequel

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What If...? Episode 3: What If...Earth Lost its Mightiest Heroes?

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:35:53 +0000

In this episode we share our thoughts as our heroes are bumped off one by one, as well as forays into The Rocketeer and Batman vs Superman.

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What If...? Episode 2: What If…T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:14:27 +0000

What If...? What If indeed? We discuss episode 2 of Marvel's latest TV venture and it seems we all got the memo this episode so we'll be able to cash our Disney cheques this week. Marvel Pollyannas all around!

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What If...? Episode 1: What If…Captain Carter Were the First Avenger?

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:34:31 +0000

Marvellous pod is back, this time examining the first episode of What If...? It's fair to say there were some mixed views on this one among the team.

Links we mention in the show:

Abbi's explanation of deltoids was a bit too visual for the podcast format. So if you're wondering, here's a helpful diagram
We talk about some British symbology so in case you are not familiar, here's Lady Britannia, a symbol of British strength. Plus the St George flag is the English flag and makes up part of the Union Jack, you can see it here.
When we refer to Geri's dress, we're talking about Geri Halliwell's dress during the Spice Girls' performance at the 1997 Brit Awards.

Something we forgot to mention during the pod is that Bradley Whitford's character, John Flynn, comes from his role in the Marvel One Shot Agent Carter. You can watch it here and boo him whenever he comes on screen (due to the character, not Mr Whitford).

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Loki Bonus: Assembled

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 08:52:48 +0000

The Marvellous team are looking forward to What If...? next week, but before we go forwards we must go backwards....or sideways...maybe? Who knows in this new fangled multiverse? Here we look back at the first season of Loki in its entirety, as well as the Assembled behind the scenes show.

Links mentioned in the episode:

If anyone fancies listening to Laura and Matthew complain for an hour then do checkout the Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker conversation they had as a bonus (can we call that a bonus?) episode of Pop Culturally Deprived - and check out the rest of PCD when you're there!
MusicTech interview with Natalie Holt, the series composer.
Soundtracking podcast interview with Kate Herron and Natalie Holt. Plus the earlier one with Tom Hiddleston where he well...talks...in that voice...about the music of Loki and other stuff...in that voice...hmmmmm....

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Loki Episode 6: For All Time. Always.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:15:34 +0000

It's here, the finale of Loki! Well season 1 anyway. We discuss the kiss, He Who Remains and of course the far more important addition to the MCU, Ms Minogue.

Links mentioned on the episode:

Tom Hiddleston reading maths equations, good for soothing the soul
For any youngsters who need this pop music education - I Should Be So Lucky ENJOY!

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Black Widow - Part 2

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Continuing our conversation about Black Widow. In this part we talk Taskmaster, themes, Pavlovian responses to music, and hair dye.

Links:

Florence Pugh and Scarlett Johansson interview

@emotionalpedant wrote about Could Red Guardian Have Fought Captain America?

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Black Widow - Part 1

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Our team gathers to talk about the newest MCU film, Black Widow. Lots of chat about many areas, so much that you'll get more soon!

Links:

Twitter thread about braids

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Loki Episode 5: Journey into Mystery

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:30:03 +0000

Join us for our discussion of the penultimate episode of Loki, including a fun side quest into MCU actors we've met, MCU actors' perfumes and obviously their wineries too.

Links mentioned in the show:

Den of Geek has this good article pointing out many of the easter eggs in the void at the end of time
Abbi's design classics - Eames chair-iants, Lounge chair, Shell chair and the DAW plastic armchair - all designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Photo of Richard E. Grant and Kathryn Hahn - the secret big bads behind the TVA?!
The Polybius pinball machine urban myth / backstory

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Loki Episode 4: The Nexus Event

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:51:15 +0000

Plenty to talk about in the packed episode 4 of Loki...and plenty to disagree about on the Marvellous pod it seems! Join us for a fun discussion soon to be followed by the other fun discussion - were we even all watching the same show?!

Links we mention in the show:

The new Loki variants and their comic counterparts
Design icon watch - Abbi's Bertoia Side Chair
The Conservative politicians' power stance – as adopted by Tom Hiddleston, even when he's not Loki
Sophia Di Martino's breast feeding friendly costume tweet

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Loki Episode 3: Lamentis

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 13:54:10 +0000

We're half way through the series with episode 3. Prepare yourself for an abundance of music trivia, bisexual lighting and multiverse Tupperware.

Links we mention in the show:

The track Abbi breaks down is Ladytron's Deep Blue, from the 2008 album Velocifero
The theremin podcast Matthew mentions is the Imaginary Worlds podcast, episode 165 Embracing the Spooky Spooky
Here's the picture of Loki's shirt that Abbi was trying to show us, by holding her phone up to the webcam - before remembering WhatsApp exists
Sadly we couldn't find an online version of the Raven & Loki cartoon by Noelle Stevenson, but Google as her other stuff is lovely
You can find Matthew cheating on Abbi and Laura on the Nature Finds a Way podcast episode - Aliens

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Loki Episode 2: The Variant

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:36:41 +0000

Marvellous pod talks Loki episode 2, with more stylish interior design facts from Abbi, our confusion over American Renaissance fairs and our similar formative experiences as surveyors' assistants.

Links we mention in the show:

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Loki Episode 1: Glorious Purpose

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:34:06 +0000

It's been few weeks since we last recorded and it's great to be back talking Marvellous Marvel! This week we dive into episode 1 of Loki with discussion of the TVA's interior decor, the strict rules of Swedish off-licences and our dreams of Dolly Parton in the MCU. Make it happen Kevin!

Links we mention in the show:

Eero Saarinen's Tulip table
Potential footage of Peggy Carter at the TVA
We discuss the fantastic animation in the Miss Minutes explainer video. After the recording we came across this great thread breaking down the animation influences

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Loki Introduction: Thor, Avengers (Assemble) & Loki Expectations

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:48:03 +0000

WE'RE BACK! We're kicking off the third season of Marvellous with a look at Loki in Thor and Avengers (plus Thor 2, much to Abbi's surprise).

If you're not a fan of our laughs then perhaps skip this one as wow, did we have fun! Be prepared for the car/horse/Dune tangent, a Loki/David Tennant/Quantum Leap mashup (we wish) and oh we also talk about Loki and our high hopes for the next Disney+ Marvel series.

Links we mention in the show:

The Loki poster / Doctor Who tiktok video (thanks @inferiorcaitlin for sharing with us!)
The You're Dead to Me podcast on Old Norse Literature

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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Bonus: Assembled

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:12:03 +0000

Our final look at The Falcon & The Winter Soldier...for now anyway. We dig into our top 5 moments in the show, our MVPs and yes...just a little bit of what we found frustrating about the show. Not that we'd mentioned that before or anything. Onwards to Loki!

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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Episode 6 : One World, One People

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:34:42 +0000

Episode 6, the season (or series?) finale and we have a bumper Marvellous episode for you. If you've been listening along then you'll know we've been a bit disappointed by some of the show and it seems it may have broken us as we delve into some tangents towards the end, including the MVP of the episode - The Prawn. Forgive us, it's been a long 6 weeks.

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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Episode 5 : Truth

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:39:34 +0000

Episode 5 and exciting news! WE LIKED THIS ONE! After weeks of uneven episodes, we've finally hit one we can enthuse about.

SPOILER-ISH WARNING: Skip from 33:00 to 34:55 if you don't want to hear about Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine's background from the comics (including some Agent Carter spoilers). Don't worry, we signpost it in the show.

Lots of links this time:

Here's an image of the old shield from most of Endgame and the new one which Old Cap gives to Sam at the end of the film and is the one we see in this show - see those notches, now what could they mean? Likely nothing...but you never know
Join Laura on her now inevitable rewatch of Revenge. Don't know the show? Love campy thrillers and Emily Vancamp in ridiculous dresses? This is for you! Now on Disney+
Here's the excellent article by Richard Newby on that Isaiah and Sam scene
Finally here's You're Dead to Me the comedy history podcast which explains the formation of the USA - both educational and funny

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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Episode 4 : The Whole World is Watching

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:55:02 +0000

Episode 4 and the whole world is indeed watching, but are they listening?

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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Episode 3 : Power Broker

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:16:07 +0000

On to episode 3 and have we now met the titular Power Broker? You'll note Abbi is uncharacteristically quiet part way through when, due to a computer issue, we lose her for 10 mins or so. Have no fear she comes back with gusto for the end!

Some links we mention in the show:

Laura's recommendation of the Twitter account @ZemoDancingTo
Abbi's recommendation of Daniel Brühl's film Ladies in Lavender
Abbi's article on the lack of Asian residents on the Asian island of Madripoor
Matthew's film recommendation Short Term 12, from Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretten and starring Brie Larson

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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Episode 2 : Star Spangled Man

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:07:02 +0000

This week we get into the politics of the Marvel universe, whether the show is guilty of queer baiting and so, SO much love for Carl Lumbly!

Given we're 3 white Europeans talking about race in America, here are links to black writers sharing their take on the racism angles in the show - Charles Pulliman-Moore in Gizmodo, Princess Weekes in The Mary Sue and Alexis Nedd in Mashable.

Remember you can win this rather attractive 50s Vision Funko Pop, kindly donated by Twitter friend of the show @FarFlungHope5. To enter tweet us with your wildest conspiracy theories/fun stuff we might see in Falcon and Bucky's upcoming adventures and the best one will win a little grey friend. Closing date is end of Sunday 4 April, get tweeting!

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The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Episode 1 : New World Order

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:03:34 +0000

Wanda who? We dive into a new Marvel TV series with episode 1 of The Falcon & The Winter Soldier. But what did your hosts make of the latest instalment in Marvel's Phase 4?!

Links to black writers sharing their take on the racism angles in the show - Briana Lawrence in The Mary Sue and Richard Newby in THR. Plus this interview with Head Writer Malcolm Spellman, discussing race in the show.

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WandaVision Bonus: Assembled

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:14:16 +0000

Not one but TWO episodes this week, as we delve into Marvel Studios: Assembled, the behind the scenes documentary on the making of WandaVision. We also reflect back on the series and start weaving conspiracy theories for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Talking of which...as Matthew explains in the pod you can win this rather attractive 50s Vision Funko Pop, kindly donated by Twitter friend of the show @FarFlungHope5. To enter tweet us with your wildest conspiracy theories for Falcon and Bucky's upcoming adventures and the best one will win the Pop...Grey Daddy?

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WandaVision Episode 9: The Series Finale

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:53:42 +0000

And we got there, eventually! Fashionably late due to computers dying and...well...life we've reached the finale episode of Marvellous Wandavision! You may be able to sense the state of affairs for your hosts from the hysterical giggling...believe us this is after half of it was edited out!

Here's the link to Trigger's broom, as promised and if you're confused by the references to yellow crayons and dancing demons may we recommend a little show call Buffy The Vampire Slayer!

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WandaVision Episode 8: Previously On

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:25:16 +0000

It's the penultimate episode of WandaVision! Lots of emotion and revelations, perhaps too much digging around in Wanda's trauma for Abbi, heartbreak for Laura and shockingly Matthew is right about something!! (NB No Wanda and Vision are not in their halloween episode costumes when they talk about defending their home in the trailer, yes Laura did go back and check because she didn't trust Matthew...)

The heartbreakingly beautiful replies to WandaVision writer Laura Donney's tweet can be found here and the image of Kathryn Hahn that Matthew thinks doesn't look like Kathryn Hahn here.

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WandaVision Episode 7: Breaking the Fourth Wall

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:02:38 +0000

So on to episode 7 - we have a new superhero, some exciting revelations and a banging new earworm. Listen for all sorts of theories and wild speculation only to finally find out...it was Marvellous all along!

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WandaVision Episode 6: All-New Halloween Spooktacular!

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:48:49 +0000

It’s fair to say the Marvellous team were a little bamboozled by this episode. We start off stating we don’t have much to say about it and then spend the next hour and 15 mins talking about it. Abbi is finding the ‘grey’ MCU hard to follow, Laura is nursing her list of punchable men and Matthew believes Marvel’s trailer makers sit on a THRONE OF LIES!!

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WandaVision Episode 5: On a Very Special Episode...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:37:55 +0000

Things are really heating up with episode 5 of WandaVision. Abbi brings us the killer concept of Narrative Trousers. Laura has a funny feeling Director Hayward my not be a good'un. Matthew has disappeared down a semaphore rabbit hole...

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WandaVision Episode 4: We Interrupt this Program

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:02:30 +0000

And on to episode 4, with mixed feelings. Abbi has concerns about manners in the MCU but is loving the book content. Laura welcomes the return of the MCU proper and just has more questions. Matthew is disappointed that there weren't more bees...

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WandaVision Episode 3: Now in Colo(u)r

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:59:18 +0000

With another helping of WandaVision, the Marvellous team are full of theories and speculation. Abbi needs to know what came first, the stork or the fish trousers. Laura is delighted to see #TeamDoom's wishes being granted. Matthew wants an answer to the eternal question, WHY BEES?!

Other talking points... Wanda's red magic goo, and a potential link to an old Agents of Shield villain.

And the Wanda head tilt tweet can be found here.

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WandaVision Episodes 1 & 2

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0000

We are delighted that WandaVision has finally started. Abbi has few words, mostly good and love. Laura has mixed feelings. Matthew hopes one of the main performers improves.

Other talking points... SWOD / SWORD, Accent Watch, and Mornington Crescent.

And the Addams Family in colour can be seen here.

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Marvellous - WandaVision Introduction

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:42:16 +0000

Meet Abbi, Laura, and Matthew as they prepare to discuss the new MCU show WandaVision in great detail every week as episodes air.

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