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Hello and welcome to The Average Initiative, the average podcast by average guys that know a pretty average amount about an average amount, and yet we’re gonna talk about it anyway! Don’t get deterred by the details or drown in the deep cuts! Join hosts Lewis and George as they talk all things DC, Marvel, Middle Earth and more!
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Have you ever seen a trailer and gone... Nope! Well we have and today we're gonna talk about it, In honour of Morbius being released and no one going to see it!
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Our thoughts on one emo boys mission to rid Gotham City of it crime! This episode we're diving into all the missed news over the last month and then giving our detailed thoughts and opinions on the latest Batman outing!
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This episode we're taking a look back at the films and television shows that peaked our interest in 2021. The Highs, the Lows and the films that were just fine, we cover them all probably.
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If there is one thing you can count on us to be, it's late. But better late than never! Our episode on the smash hit Spider-Man: No Way Home is finally here, ready for you to enjoy! Leave a review down below if you feel like you might want to do that.
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This episode we're taking a look at Marvel's latest film "Eternals", remember theres no "The". Marvel Studio's lowest rated film so far, is it good, is it bad, is it really really long? Yes to all those things.
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It's finally here! and it's absolute Carnage! This week (Month, Whoops) were discussing the ups and downs of Tom Hardy's Venom: Let there be Carnage, and the implications of its post credit scene!
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Lots to catch up on this week, episodes 6, 7 and 8 of What If. This episode we ponder the question, What is the best sauce for dipping chips? But also what did we think of the last few episodes of What If leading up to the finale. Follow our instagram for all the latest updated, at The Average Initiative! Thank you to 5AM Beats for editing the podcast! Links- Email - theaverageinitiative@gmail.com Twitter - @Averageinitpod Instagram - TheAverageInitiative Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2Yhjbmb1jMUWOi8kROk7CT YouTube - The Average Initiative Logo artist alicia illustration - @leeshillustration | https://aliciaillustration.com/ Intro Tune and audio edit by 5AM Beats - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZC2hUYSZ8JyfGgynzrfTVA
We're back and better than ever... Sound quality wise. This week we're discussing the latest Marvel film Shang Chi, all its pros, cons and what it means for the future of the MCU!
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This week were reviewing, discussing and tearing apart episodes 4 and 5 of what if. We see Doctor strange lose his heart and destroy the universe, and we see what the Marvel universe would be like if there was a zombie outbreak. Join us for this bi-weekly series of What if epsiodes!
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We're back with a double bill this week talking episodes 2 and 3 of Marvel's What If! In which we see what the universe would be like if T'Challa was Starlord, and what if someone decided to kill the avengers before they were doing their avengering!
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Marvel's What If - The series explores alternate timelines in the multivers that show what would happen if major moments from the MCU films occurred differently.
This week we're dioscussing the first episode - What If... Captain Carter Were the First Avenger? in which Peggy Carter takes the super soldier serum instead of Steve!
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From what we've heard, there will be a lot of Carnage coming later this year, and we're here for it, kinda. This episode the boys are attempting to break down the new Venom trailer whilst continuously getting derailed! and also speak on the state of the Sony Marvel films and what's to come in the future!
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After years and years, Black Widow is finally here! and we're gonna critique it to death even though we really enjoyed it! Enjoy episode 26 of the best podcast that may or may not be on Amazon podcasts! Full spoilers from the get go so if you haven't seen Black Widow, go bloody watch it!
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The Loki show has come to an end... For now!! and we're here to pick holes in the last 2 episodes! Covering the 5th and 6th episodes, what we liked, what we didn't like, what we were expecting and what was unexpected!
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Who's really behind the TVA and the Time Keepers? Why was Sylvie taken by the TVA? and Is Loki in love with himself? We'll find out at some point, but for now enjoy Lewis and George talking their thoughts and theories on Loki Episode 4! If you enjoy be sure to leave a rating and tell a friend!
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After a short break, we're back covering episoded 2 & 3 of Loki! Whats up with these time keepers? What's Lady Loki's plan? and will we ever get that sweet sponsership? Well listen and find out!
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Back to our regular scheduled programming! We've descussed epsiode 1 of Loki on Disney Plus and now you can listen to said thoughts! Spoilers throughout so watch the episode first!
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This week we're back talking comic books! Using our very limited knowledge we're pitching which comic book story lines we'd like to see turned into live action movies!
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Batman: Under the Hood
Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebrith
Robin War
Blackest Night
Avenegers 1000000BC
Marvel's The Illuminati
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You ever wonder what films we watch that arn't comic book films? Well here's 6 of our favourite! From romance and comedy, to horror and animation, we got them all! Well not all of them but some of them! If you enjoy the episode let us know on twitter or instagram and we'll do another, and then another and then maybe another one.
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After relatively high demand, we're finally here discussing the famous Harry Potter films! (and books if youre a damn nerd.) We're talking plot, we're talking characters, we're talking the crushing pressure of the thought of failure! All here wrapped up in this part 2 of a 2 part mini series on the wizarding world of Harrold Pottermous. (Yeah I coppied the Show notes from the last one, sue me, no one reads these anyway!)
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Taking a break from the Potter Universe, this week we're discussing Marvel Studios Phase 4 Slate of films, as well as the new Venom trialer and much much much more...
Marvel Celebrates the Movies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdpxoFcdORI
Venom Trialer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ezfi6FQ8Ds
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After relatively high demand, we're finally here discussing the famous Harry Potter films! (and books if youre a damn nerd.) We're talking plot, we're talking characters, we're talking the crushing pressure of the thought of failure! All here wrapped up in this part 1 of a 2 part mini series on the wizarding world of Harrold Pottermous.
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Intro Tune and audio edit by 5AM Beats - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZC2hUYSZ8JyfGgynzrfTVA
Corr what a bloody ride that was aye! This week we're giving our incredibly detailed thoughts on the FATWS finale and the show as a whole, as well as upcoming projects and potential future installments.
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We didn't miss a week, YOU missed a week! Welcome back to the Average Initiative, this week were discusing the last 2 episoded of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,our thoughts, themes, characters, easter eggs and more! Plus a little more food talk, its become a tradition!
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We back once again to chat waffle about the last Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode, "Power Broker"! Lets be honest, Sharon is the power broker right?
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Despite a certain person's view on eggs, the boys are back today talking episode 2 of THE Falcon and the Winter Soldier - "The Star Spangled Man". Is John Walker gonna be a good guy or a baddie, will Zemo be up to his old tricks and does cold egg belong in a sandwhich!
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Its here! Its finally here! and were gonna talk about it anyway! This epsiode were discussing the first episode of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier! Who's gonna live, who's gonna die, who's gonna get therepy for their deep emotional issues!
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This epsiode we're taking a break from the Marvel and DC talk to discuss something very near and dear to our (mainly George's) heart! The remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl! As well as some quick thoughts on the Snider Cut, Falcon and the Winter Soldier and various other things of that nature!
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Jois us this week as we wrap up the WandaVision series, a tad late I may point out! and This week we even have a special guest!
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This week we discuss the latest episode of WandaVision and where we think the season finale is headed!
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This week we discuss some movie news and discuss our castings for the justice league!
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This week we discuss the latest episode of WandaVision and talk about our favourite sitcoms!
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This week we unveil our new logo and opening theme tune, as well as discuss the best super hero films that aren't from either Marvel or DC comics!
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This week we discuss the latest episode of WandaVision as well as our dream character team ups for future marvel projects! Any feedback would be very welcome! The audio quality isn't great but we're working on it!
Hello and welcome to Averages Assemble, the average podcast hosted by average guys that know a pretty average amount about an average amount, and yet we’re gonna talk about it anyway!
This week we discuss the new trailer for the upcoming disney plus show Falcon and the Winter Soldier, as well as some of our dream castings for future MCU films.
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Any feedback would be very welcome!
The audio quality isn't great but we're working on it!
Hello and welcome to Averages Assemble, the average podcast hosted by average guys that know a pretty average amount about an average amount, and yet we’re gonna talk about it anyway! This week we discuss the latest episode of WandaVision as well as pitch our ideas for how the Xmen and Fantastic 4 could be intorduced to the MCU!
Any feedback would be very welcome!
Find us on Instagram at AveragesAssemblePod and email us at Averagesassemblepod@gmail.com
The audio quality isn't great but we're working on it!
Hello and welcome to Averages Assemble, the average podcast hosted by average guys that know a pretty average amount about an average amount, and yet we’re gonna talk about it anyway! This week we discuss our rankings of the films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Any feedback would be very welcome!
Find us at AveragesAssemblePod on instagram and send us an email at averagesassemblepod@gmail.com!
The audio quality isn't great but we're working on it!
Hello and welcome to Averages Assemble, the average podcast hosted by average guys that know a pretty average amount about an average amount, and yet we’re gonna talk about it anyway! This week we're talking the first 4 episodes of WandaVision, amongst other things, hope you enjoy!
Any feedback would be very welcome!
Find us at Averagesassemblepod on instagram and averagesassemblepod@gmail.com!
The audio quality isn't great but we're working on it!