Podcast 616: Recent Episodes

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Podcast 616 is your prime podcast for all things Marvel. Hosted by your maker, and watcher, overseer of all Damon Royster. This podcast is a discussion of all upcoming Marvel projects. We bring together experts and newbies into the MCU fold.

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We have reached the end of the road True Believers! For Podcast 616’s final journey we are going down, down, DOWN the witches road with one Agatha Harkness - that’s right, we are wrapping things up with a magical show called: Agatha All Along. Joining your witchy host, Damon, are two classic Podcast 616 guests: Isaac Snyder and Katie visser. Together these three form a coven and try to divine answers to some big witch questions such as:

  • Has there ever been a more GAY thing Marvel has produced?
  • Agatha - mentor or penance?
  • And - which Ballad of the Witches Road slaps harder for you?

All that plus our pre-Emmy adulation for Pattie LuPone (LILIA FTW!). So grab you broom, gather your coven / victims, and make a romantic deal with Death (she seems chill) - Podcast 616 is shutting down, but we ain’t going quietly my pretties!
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One final riddle for you True Believers… Podcast 616 is concluding its BAT FALL run with the grim but TRULY delightful 2022 romp: The Batman. Joining your caped crusading podcast host, Damon, are the dynamic duo of Katie Northrup-Niday & Pat Niday. Together these three uncover Gotham corruption as well as discuss:

  • Robert Pattison - from sparkly vampire to goth hero.
  • Zoe Kravitz’s very long Catwoman nails
  • And - Why is this guy called the Penguin?

All this plus a rundown of every Alfred Pennyworth ever. So pull out your cypher for decoding riddles, pull out your rain ponchos in case of flooding, and get your puffy Batsuit so you can glide into this great episode! This concludes our coverage of Batman. And it was worth every flap of our bat wings. Enjoy!
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We are entering the Snyder-verse now True Believers! Podcasts 616 Batman (BAT FALL) journey has inevitably led us to Batman V. Superman… and woof. It’s bad. Joining your host, Damon, to discuss this train wreck and two brave souls - EJ Cameron and Isaac Snyder. Together they brave the rocky DCU and discuss:

  • The lack of chemistry of Henry Cavill and Amy Adams
  • The sad sack that is Bruce Wayne as played by Ben Affleck
  • And of course, MARTHA, MARTHA, MARTHA!

All that plus a reminder that Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman is in this movie! So grab your Krypotonite spears, herald the doom of all mankind in a dream, and ham fist as many superhero cameos as you possible can because Podcast 616 is talking Batman V. Superman… and we’d love to be doing anything else!
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From the desk of BAIN True Believers! We had Bain fill in this week with the description for The Dark Knight Rises! In Bains words:
Mmmpfmmm Mmmpfmmm, True Believers!Mmmpfmmm Mmmpfmmm BATMAN!

  • Mmmpfmmm
  • Mmmpfmmm
  • BAIN!

Mmmpfmmmb. Mmmpfmmm. Mmmpfmmm.
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And here… we… GO True Believers! Bat Fall continues with the greatest superhero ever made (seriously): The Dark Knight! Joining your caped crusading host on this journey are two Jokers - Elizabeth Andrews and Tim Lamphier. Together they brave the clown filled streets of Gotham and discuss:

  • The reality of crime escalation!
  • Heath Ledger… I mean Cmon!
  • And the wonderful city of Chicago aka the real Gotham.

All that plus a trip to Hong Kong! So hop on your Bat pod, fake the death of Commissioner Gordon and see if you truly live long enough to see yourself become the villain of your own story - Podcast 616 is in the darkest of nights and we ain’t going nowhere!
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It’s time to begin… again True Believers! Maybe you had a BRAT summer but here at Podcast 616 we are all about having a BAT Fall. And what better way to have a Bat Fall with Batman Begins? Joining your host for this first Christopher Nolan outting will be Ethan August and Trent Dozier. Together this League of Shadows discuss the BIG BAT questions such as:

  • Is this the best training montage in a movie?
  • Does Martha Wayne know how to speak?
  • and is this Katie Holmes best role? Yes!

All that plus an examination of the fight Choreo in this movie (it’s not great sadly). So grab your fear toxins, fall into a bat cave and avenge your parents because Podcast 616 is beginning to get excited for Batman… Begins!
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Holy puns Batman, it is ice to see my True Believers! Yes, that bizarre and on the nose pun must mean that Podcast 616’s Batman coverage has led us to the promise land that is: Batman & Robin (and Batgirl). Joining your host to talk all things Bats, Robins, and Girls are Clayton Margeson and Katie Nathan! Together they bundle up and weed through some hot and cold topics such as:

  • The death of the worst Alfred (Thank God).
  • Bat Skates!
  • And of course telling Lady Freeze this is a one woman show (WE LOVE POISON IVY!)!

All that plus a DOUBLE DOSE OF F***/MARRY/KILL! So grab your venomous plants, freeze your loved ones, and get your rubber lips pursed and ready for the MOTHA of all Batman movies. Podcast 616 is ready… are you?
Listen. Subscribe. When the Bat signal and the Robin signal merge it gets red…

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We’ve got a real kiss from a rose for you True Believers! Podcast 616 is here to RIDDLE you with more Batman coverage with Batman Returns! Joining your 2FACED host, Damon, are two Sugar and Spiced guests - Ollie Hobson and Tim Lyons. Together these three dive into the forever of Batman Forever by discussing:

  • The waste of a face that is 2Face.
  • Horny psychologist Dr. Chase Meridian.
  • And how Batman and Robin are “just friends.”

All that plus a recap of what it was like to live in a red headed Riddler world (Ollie and Tim are Gingers). So put on your brain sucking listening devices, grab your big ass question mark canes, and head to the NIGHT CIRCUS - because Podcast 616 is discussing Batman Forever, and we are never looking back.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like BAT-Mas True Believers! Podcast 616 continues its Batman coverage with the second Tim Burton film: Batman, Returns! Joining our jolly host, Damon, are two guests who exude their own penguin and cat energy - Maureen Monahan and Michael Skarston (don’t worry, Damon will tell you who is whom!). Together this trio discusses that Bat-sized return by examining:

  • Christopher Walken’s relateability.
  • The hotness of Michelle Pfiffer
  • And the grossness of Danny DeVito

All that plus the similarities of the Penguin’s origin story to Moses, oddly similar. So pop open your umbrella, leave out some milk for the cats, and attend the Christmas Masquerade Ball to end all Christmas Masquerade Balls, because Podcast 616’s Batman Returns coverage is so good, you’ll never want to return it!
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Allow me to reintroduce myself True Believers - we do BATMAN NOW! Yes, Podcast 616 (a mainly Marvel podcast) is now dipping it’s toes on the DC side of things by covering Batman. And we are starting with the one that started all the superhero mania (BATMAN (1989) - sorry Superman. Joining your batty host, Damon, is a dynamic duo of guests, Jordan Stafford and Adonis Holmes. Together these two put on some clown makeup and talk about:

  • Michael Keaton’s Batman performance.
  • Jack Nicholson’s demand to be TOP BILLED
  • And Vicki Vales’ hair!

All that plus a gorgeous round of Billy Dee Williams impressions (yes, he’s in this movie!). So turn on the laughing gas, fall into a vat of ooze, and unlock the Batmobile, because Podcast 616 is ready to take on the caped crusader. Are you?Listen. Subscribe. Prince.

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Bye, bye, bye True Believers! Podcast 616 is taking a break from their summer break to give you coverage of the new (and only) Marvel blockbuster this year: Deadpool & Wolverine! Joining your host on this bloody road trip movie is original Deadpool 1 panelists: Ryan Kappymeyer and Shelby Quinn. Together they slice and claw their way through so much debatable meta content including:

  • Ryan Reynolds - when is he not Deadpool?
  • Is this the Wolverine we really wanted, or is Hugh Jackman enough?
  • And - if everything is a multiverse paradox - is it ok to think of Mr. Paradox as Tom Wambsgans?

All that plus a deep dive into all the many cameos! So put on your merc mask, stick your fingers into someone else’s brain, and stab your trauma away by listening to this FIRE episode of a long standing super hero podcast. We also have a big announcement at the end, so stay tuned!
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Chase Smith and Damon Royster talk about Deadpool and Wolverine and the return of RDJ.

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aka where the hell did they go?! Season Finale part 3
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aka - Mind My Weather, Weather My Mind …. Season finale part 2.
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aka There’s something about Trish… Season Finale part 1.Listen. Subscribe. Magneto was right…

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Hang onto your shields True Believers - Podcast 616 is careening into GRIEF! X-Men 97’s seventh episode - Bright Eyes - delivers on the feels as wells as the fists. Here joining your host, Damon, for this busier of an episode are Ethan August and Phylicai McLeod. Together they band together (like a bunch of X-Men) and discuss:

  • Rogues clandestine meeting with Captain America!
  • The icon that is Roberto’s mother
  • And - Nightcrawler - German or Jamaican? We FIINALLY answer the question

All that plus a whole lot of thoughts about Jean and Scott’s relationship. So rip up a tank, cry into a wall in the rain, and drop your enemies off a roof before they resurrect! X-Men is FUN even when it’s grim.

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ime for a lesson True Believers! Podcast 616 returns to discuss… a low key follow up to last weeks fireworks - all shade to Jubilee! But the time has come for a Storm-y conclusion in Lifedeath part 2. Joining your host, Damon this week, are Tim Lumpier and Emma Pope. 2 guests who are ready for all the ups and downs in this episode. Which includes:

  • The beauty of Storms journey; and new outfit!
  • Figuring out the ins and outs of psychic sex!
  • And - who is the hell is Deathbird, and why is that her name?

All that plus all the ogling of GLADIATOR you could ask for. So hop on over to the astral plane, forgive your demons by taking them with you, and grab as many bird friends as you can - because Podcast 616 is ready for all the lessons X-Men 97 wants to provide.
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The names’ Remi Labeau True Believers… remember it… Phew! X-Men 97 episode 5 is a doozy for Podcast 616 folks! Joining your host, Damon, for the episode “Remember It,” are two brave souls: Dave Berenato and Mark Campbell. Together they explore the tangled web of the X-Men including:

  • The EMOTIONALLY CHARGED - and not kid friend - love triangles (Rogue, Gambit, Magneto & Cyclops; Jean; Jean’s Clone)
  • The wise words of Nightcrawler
  • The accent work on this show (Wolverine = Aussie Pirate?)

All that plus YEAH we are gonna talk about that ending! Holy TRISH TILBY! So use your kinetic mutant powers to ignite some tissues because you’re gonna need em! Also - justice for CyCLAWps.
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Pass the video game controller and the chili True Believers! Podcast 616 is digging into X-Men 97 episode 4: Montendo / Lifedeath pt. 1! Joining your host, Damon, on this dissperate journey are: Trent Dozier and Rashawn Scott. Together they hit the big questions such as:

  • Can Jubilee get her cooler powers… now please?
  • Where does Forge get his lean bison from?
  • And - how do you kill a magic bird?

All that plus Damon relives a tragic high school prom memory (for the record I regret nothing - Damon). So grab a Montendo console, ride a horse post eating chili, and watch out for magic birds that represent your metaphoric misery! 2 eps in 1 = a fantastic listen!
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The GOBLIN QUEEN HAS ARRIVED True Believers! Podcast 616 delves into the clone drama of episode 3 of X-Men 97: Fire Made Flesh. Joining your host, Damon, are two gals who know a Parent Trap when they see one - Katherine Biskupic and Leah Frires. Together they discuss:

  • How scary it is when a baby monitor talks back!
  • The oddness of Mister Sinister
  • And - that theme song - love it or change the channel??

All this plus a discussion of baby Nathan - ugly or not? So put on your leather leotard, put a baby in a bubble, and then send that baby to the future because the Goblin Queen is here and we are LIVING for it!
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Are you enjoying the cold shoulder True Believers? (Listen to the ep and this will make more sense). Podcast 616 is back again with episode 2 of X-Men 97! In this discussion of “Mutant Liberation Begins,” your host, Damon, is joined by Bradley Johnson and William Woods. Together these 3 mutant lovers discuss:

  • Magneto’s new slinky outfit.
  • Storms downfall
  • And we debate the issue: would you deliver a mutant baby?

All that plus a suggestion of recasting Cyclops with Paul Blart: Mall Cop! So grab your favorite executioner, gather your U.N. buddies, and welcome a new baby mutant bundle of joy because Podcast 616 is here for the mutant liberation!
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To me, my True Believers! Podcast 616 has been awoken by the new X-Men cartoon series - X-Men 97! We will be covering every episode of this fantastic series. Starting with episode one: “To Me, My X-Men.” Joining your host, Damon, are Alex Honnet and Tim Lyons. Together this band of (X) men dissect this premiere and ponder:

  • What is in the will of Charles Xavier?
  • Is sexy dancing at a nightclub okay on a kids show?
  • And - the rebuilding of Cyclops - he kind of rocks now!

All that plus a shaming of new mutant Roberto (privilege lil baby). So crash land the X-Jet, cook some beignets in your crop top, and enjoy a psychic vision of what’s to come because Podcast 616 is tackling the X-Men and we are not looking back!
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But seriously: WHAT THAT TONGUE DO True Believers? Podcast 616 has finally reached the last Sony / Spiderverse movie (for now…). We are of course taking a critical look at the critical mess that is Venom: Let There Be Carnage! Joining your carnal host, Damon, on this venomous second outing are Tim Lamphier and Jeff Murdoch. Together these three form a sembiotic entity and ponder:

  • Why is Venom so corny?
  • Can two teen psychos stay in love for decades?
  • And - is there a secret connection between Venom and the HBO series Veep?

All that plus an examination of Venom’s queer narrative and the souls greedy SOBs at Sony - Sorry, Venom wrote that. So get your shriek on, draw a doodle about your past murders, and tip your convenience store clerks - because Venom has a hold on Podcast 616 and baby she ain’t letting go!
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A Sembiotic greeting to all True Believers! Podcast 616 is crashing into your airwaves with an other worldly good episode of a very BAD movie (that some actually liked). Yes, the time has come to tackle the VENOM movies! Joining your host, Damon, for a Venom 1 discussion is: Alex Honnet and Avery McClure. Together these 3 fuse together and produce a podcast episode that asks:

  • Is reading your fiancé’s private work emails really that bad?
  • Why / How did Michelle Williams say yes to this?
  • And - is the worse part of this movie… Venom?

All that plus a LOT of ogling of Tom Hardy. You’re not gonna want to miss it. So merge with some space goop, bite someone’s head off and slither on over for an episode that will leave you satisfied and haunted. That’s a guarantee!
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You’ve gotten yourself stuck in our web True Believers… because Podcast 616 tackles the precognative THRILLER that is: Madam Web! Joining your spidery host, Damon, are two spider Queens in their own right: Aidan O’Connor & Nicole Werth.
Together they gaze into the future and ponder:

  • How quickly can you get from New York to Peru in 2003?
  • Is leaving 3 teens alone in the woods really protecting them?
  • And - What happened to Shoshanna from Girls?

All that plus a reevaluation of American Idol love, villains who have their voice dubbed, a defense of Dakota Johnson, and oh so much more! So join us, because we ARE NEVER WATCHING THIS MOVIE AGAIN!
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SHOCKING to see you here True Believers! Podcast 616 is continuing their SpiderMonth with THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2! And it’s just as clunky as you remember. Joining your host, Damon, this week are Collin Dahlgren and Julia Morales. This trio slogs through the 10 year anniversary of this flop sequel by discussing:

  • Does electricity fix peoples teeth?
  • Would you forgive your flaky father after finding his secret lab?
  • And how to telegraph a character death when everyone already knew it was coming (Gwen Stacy)!

All that plus we reprimand 2024 Oscar front runner Paul Giamatti. Get your goblin glider, your robo-rhino suit, and of course your vat of electric eels because Podcast 616 is covering the Amazing Spider-Man 2 and we NEVER WILL AGAIN!
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Happy SpiderMonth True Believers! Podcast 616 is gearing up for Madam Webb’s debut by visiting the Sony side of Marvel. We are kicking off this webby month with: The Amazing Spider-Man! Joining your amazing host, Damon, are Leila Gorstein and Logan Hulick. Together this trio discuss:

  • The undeniable chemistry of Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone
  • The loooong 45 minutes before we see Spider-Man
  • And the lizard: menace to society or sex symbol? You decide.

All that plus a round table of our best Spider-Puns and we rank all the Aunt Mays. So grab those extra web cartridges, book an internship at Oscorp, and say goodbye to your secretive parents (WTF Parkers?)! It’s time to get amazing so swing on by!
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Hello, True Believers. Hello, True Believers. Welcome to the Echo Episode… episode. Enough of that. Podcast 616 is ready to dive into the Marvel Spotlight series: Echo. Joining your host, Damon, for this action packed series are: Devin Henderson and Maria Sharps. They don’t pull any punches when discussing:

  • How great Alaqua Cox is!
  • The crimes of Grandma Chula
  • And Biscuit. We gotta talk about the man named Biscuit.

All that plus a connection to the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City you’ll never see coming! So grab your roller skates, meet us at the pow wow, and get into a fight with Daredevil why don’t ya? It’s the time of Echo and we couldn’t be more excited for it!
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We’ve got red on our ledger True Believers. Podcast 616 continues it’s ASSASSIN Month coverage with the Red Room alum herself: Black Widow. Joining your host, Damon, are two comedy assassins: Emma Pope and Meaghan Strickland. Together they sharpen their knives and cut through the weeds of topics such as: * How Florence Pugh is saving the MCU. * The greatest action scene to involve snow. * And: braids. Who’s got em and who wants em?

All that plus an audit of civilians lives lost during MCU action scenes. Put on your cat suit, spray some de-mind controlling mist and apply to your local floating assassin school because Black Widow is here and if she’s not breaking her own nose, she’ll be breaking yours if you miss this episode.Listen. Subscribe. Red Guardian. Hosted by: Damon Royster

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Welcome to season 3 True Believers! And it’s time we realize that not only are we watching Marvel, but Marvel is watching us! It’s time to rejoin our favorite all seeing Watcher and dig into “What If…” season 2! Joining our host, Damon, are two watchers in their own right: Katie Visser and William Woods.
In this multiverse hopping episode we discuss hard hitting topics such as: * Captain Carter’s codependent relationship with Steve. * The beautiful animation vs the loose scripts. * And Kahhori. We LOVE Kahhori.

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Merry Christmas to all Pizza Dogs (aka True Believers)! Podcast 616 is happy as a GIANT ARROW SAILIING OVER A BRIDGE to be back for one last Christmas episode before our holiday break! And lined up in our quiver for you is the 2021 Christmas special: Hawkeye. Joining your host, Damon, and readying their bows and arrows are: Maria Sharps and Jordan Stafford. On this holiday podcast episode they try to land a bullseye on topics such as: * Jeremy Renner: potato or human? * Did Kate Bishop crawl so Ms. Marvel could fly? * And... The Kingpin - super powers or just enormous?

So bring your trick arrows, put on a Track Suit mafia track suit, and find some redemption in time for Christmas! Hawkeye is here and may we say - he is a yuletide delight!Listen. Subscribe. Rogers: The Musical! Hosted by: Damon Royster

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For all time True Believers! Podcast 616 is strapping in for an episode that’s full of time travel, wizards, and some tough nerd talk. Joining your host, Damon, for the nerdiest conversation we have EVER had are: Isaac Snyder and Rob Wilson. Together this time traveling trio discuss:

  • The state of the MCU’s multiverse saga.

  • How the MCU will handle the Jonathan Major’s major scandal

  • And our group love of Ke Huy Quan!

All that plus a take down of everyone’s favorite cartoon villain: Miss Minutes. So hold onto your time loom, grab your favorite variant, and add an order of McDonald’s fries because Podcast 616 is taking another trip through time and we’d love to see you there… before the branches of time are permanently pruned!

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It’s the Marvel of all Marvels True Believers! Podcast 616 is back on the regular MCU timeline this week with the Captain Marvel sequel: The Marvels! Joining your host, Damon, are the dynamic duo of Claire McFadden and Maureen Monahan. Together this marvelous trio discusses cosmic topics such as:

  • Wigs on film

  • Emeril Lagasse

  • And the use of GRILLS on supervillains.

All that plus a story about a cats the musical connection that is not to be missed. So grab your light based powers and fly on in for an episode that will leave you saying, “huh… Brie Larson… not bad…”

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Awoooooooooooo True Believers! Happy Hallows Eve! Podcast 616 celebrates the night before the night with a lovely little Marvel treat: Werewolf By Night! Joining your host, Damon, are two big creature fans: Cassie and Ethan August. As the full moon rises over the horizon these brave hunters gather to discuss:

  • How good Jack and Elsa are.

  • Whether Ted (the creature) is hot or not.

  • And - justice for OG werewolf make-up / costuming!

All that plus a plea to only watch Werewolf by Night in black and white (sorry no technicolor until the end please - this will make sense when you watch). So let’s get hairy, put on some hunting boots and go on a hunt for the elusive bloodstone! It’s Werewolf By Night Charlie Brown, and it only comes once a year (jk - you can stream it year round).

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Time for vampire fun True Believers! And it starts on the count of one, two, TRINITY! Podcast 616 comes back for one last chomp from the Blade Universe with its third and final (film) entry: BLADE: TRINITY! Joining your host, Damon, to form an un-holy trinity is: Ryan Kappmeyer and Cody Lindley. This power trio takes a deep dive into the complex and messy world of Blade Trinity and discover:

  • WWE star Triple H’s film debut and that time when all wrestlers were also actors.

  • How low does Ryan Reynolds tattoo go…

  • And - Blade is actually in this movie - you wouldn’t know it at first glance!

All that PLUS a discussion about calling Dracula “Drake” (we’re against). So come in from the daylight, pop on some fangs, and and take one final bite into a Blade movie that makes you wonder: do I even like vampire movies?

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It’s time to SUCK True Believers. We interrupt our BLADE coverage for another kind of vampire… in that he’s kind of a vampire… yes it’s unfortunately time for Podcast 616 to dip it’s toes in the Sony waters that is: MORBIUS! Joining your host, Damon, on this Jared Leto led vehicle (car wreck) are Phyla McLeod and Katie Nathan.

In this vamp-tactic episode we discuss:

  • Is Morbius a hero? I don’t think so.

  • How the British actors in this film are the only ones who showed up to work.

  • And Dr. Martine and her braid to end all BRAIDS!

All that plus a loving tribute and shout out to Tyrese Gibson. It’s a bad movie which means it’s an incredible podcast. So put on your black hoodie, and head out to international waters for an illegal blood experiment called MORBIUS.

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This episode BITES back True Believers! Podcast616 is back and this time - we brought Guillermo Del Toro to creep the place up! Our Blade coverage continues with Blade II! Turn up the UV lights so you can hear your host, Damon, and his guests - Winston Carter and Shelby Quinn - talk all things Blade II including:

  • How incredibly gross the Reapers mouths are!

  • The flatness of Nyssa (our female lead)

  • And Skud. How we all HATE Skud.

So make a truce with your vampire nation because Blade fever is sweeping the nation (again!). The action may be random, but it’s sooo much fun!

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Care for a blood shower True Believers? Podcast 616 is back for a SCARY good time. This month we are talking BLADE movies and we are starting with the 1998 vampire action flick: Blade. Don your favorite leather trench coat and join your host, Damon, and his guests - Ben Cumings and Jordan Stafford - for an episode with a whole lot of bite and even more questions such as:

  • Why is Dr. Karen not the hero of this whole movie?

  • Would you kill your vampire mother?

  • And… why… Whistler?

All that plus a full appreciation of the hotness that is: Deacon Frost. So don’t suck and listen to this episode.

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One saga concludes True Believers! The Summer of X wraps up it’s X-Men, X-Verse coverage with an X-acting deep dive into the X-Flop of X-Flops: X-Men: Dark Phoenix! Joining your fiery host, Damon, is Dave Berenato - together these fierce fire birds take a look at the ins and outs of the last X-movie (as of this recording…) and they ponder -

  • What’s up with Jessica Chastain’s eyebrows? 

  • Professor X’s God Complex… grow up bro!

  • And does Sophie Turner help, or destroy big franchises?

All that plus Damon GUSHES over the fact that Genosha is in an X-Men movie! So grab your spaceship, ingest a space cloud, and throw a Rager in the woods because The Summer of X ain’t over until the Phoenix lady sings!

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Apocalypse, now True Believers! Prepare yourself for an emergency! Spread a sense of urgency! Because Podcast 616 is going through X-Men: Apocalypse! The Summer of X barrels towards it’s fateful conclusion with a look at a very bloated, sad, and confusing film… set in the 80’s! Join your host Damon, and his guests Nia D'Emilio & Natalie Peeples, as they tackle big topics such as:

  • Teen drama at the X-Mansion

  • The sad sad life of Magneto

  • And - All Olivia Munn all the time.

All that plus a great shout out to Jean Parmesan! EEEE! JEAN! So grab yourself a resurrection pyramid and take a seat on the X-Jet because Podcast 616 is taking it to the end of the world and back!

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The future is now past True Believers! The day has come to the present from the future and soon it will be past… Podcast 616 is discussing X-Men: Days of Future Past! Join your host, Damon, as he continues his Summer of X coverage with guests: Devin Henderson and Vinny Thomas. As they travel between X-Franchises this crack team asks:

  • Does Mystique have shingles, or is she part Swiffer? 

  • Old Sentinels vs. New Sentinels … who’s hotter?

  • And is Wolverine in this movie? Oh, yeah. There he is - WE’VE MISSED YOU BUDDY! 

All that plus literally every single X-Man ever is in this movie in some way. So break a Sentinel, phase through your linear timeline, and lift a baseball stadium and let the pod take it from there.

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Back to the beginning True Believers! Podcast 616 is back on their Summer of X train and - woo! Woo! - it’s time for the X-Men Prequels starting with: X-Men: First Class! Joining host, Damon, are two X-heads - Cassie Ahiers and Anthony Lombard. Join them on a groovy trip back to the 1960’s where they ponder things such as:

  • Why does Beast look like Blue Teen Wolf?

  • Why did ALL the women have to wear lingerie in this?

  • And - mind control consent… ever heard of it Charles?

All that plus Damon gushes over the Erik / Charles fan fiction that never was. So tune in for the mutant origin story that comes with mini skirts and go-go boots. Don’t forget we also have Kevin Bacon!

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Are you now or have you ever been a Skull, True Believers? Podcast 616 is taking a break from their Summer of X coverage to return to the current MCY timeline and eXamining the Disney + series: Secret Invasion! Join your host, Damon, and his shape shifting guests: Phylicia McLeod and Julia Morales, as they do everything in their power to find a way to discuss this Nick Fury led series! Topics of discussion include:

  • Can Nick Fury do… anything right?

  • Skull Vara is actually Aunt Viv’s sister from Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

  • And - how does the hospital they kept the President in compare to the sturdy structure of the hospital on Grey’s Anatomy.

All that plus a surprisingly touching F / Marry / Kill that will have you asking: is this Podcast 616 or a Skull pretending to be Podcast 616? Put on your green skin, jagged teeth, and pointy ears because we have watched and discussed Secret Invasion - so you don’t have to!

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Are you a good bear or a bad bear True Believers? Better get your answer quick because Podcast 616 is heading back to… school? The hospital? Church? Who can say? All this confusion is brought to you curtesy of the teens that make up: The New Mutants. Joining your host, Damon, to discuss all things new and mutant are Jesse Kendall and Katie Visser. Together this trio of VERY YOUNG PEOPLE discuss:

  • Is Dr. Reyes good… at anything?

  • Was Stranger Things contracted for the making of this movie? 

  • And when will closeted lesbians stop saying, “I’ve never done this with a girl before.

All that plus every opinion of Anya Taylor-Joy ever! So put on your teen anxiety because we are watching and discussing one bad mutant of a movie.

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Stick a claw in my head True Believers, because we are wrapping up the Wolverine movies! For the last Wolverine movie we are headed back into a violent rated R space with the film: Logan. Join your host, Damon, and his grizzled guests, Trent Dozier and Julie Pearson, as they slash and swear their way through the darkest corner of the X-Men-verse and ponder:

  • Does Oklahoma City have casinos?

  • Is shouting at someone the best way to start a secret mission?

  • And - Patrick Stewart: ghost or just old?

All of this plus an appreciation for the “toe claw” of it all. It’s a bloody and emotional roller coaster that you won’t want to miss!

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Welcome to Tokyo True Believers. Where you’ll find bullet trains, the yakuza, and THE Wolverine. Podcast 616 is continuing their Wolverine journey with a trip to Japan. Join your host, Damon, and his guests - Elim Almedom and a real live LOGAN (Logan Hulick) as they take a detour into this superhero one-off adventure. On this trip we discuss:

  • If you spend several days in a hole with a guy… are you bound to him for life?

  • Do all Japanese houses look the same?

  • And that snake lady: Camp, or too camp?

All that plus a retrospective on Jean Grey’s pre scene in the X-Men movies. You’re not gonna wanna miss this one so slip some Adamantium onto your bones, check your Samurai sword at the gate, and get a room at the love motel - THE Wolverine an actual fun surprise romp.

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It’s time to go back to the beginning True Believers! Podcast 616 begins its Wolverine coverage with the first (and only) official X-Men Origns story - X-Men Origins: Wolverine! Join your host Damon and his guests Ryan Kappmeyer and William Woods. Together this trio of younger brothers tackle:

  • Trauma only a Wolverine and Sabbertooth could get through. 

  • How come Wolverine never rose through the ranks if he was ALWAYS in wars?

  • And - did you know why the moon is lonely?

All that plus a send up to our favorite Black Eyed Pea Will.I.Am. You’re not gonna wanna miss a minute of this origin story that leaves more questions than answers. 

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Take a stand True Believers… a LAST stand! Podcast 616 ends its first month of our Summer of X coverage with the final OG X-Men cast movie: X-Men: The Last Stand! Joining your host, Damon, for this faux finale are Katie Novotny & Shelby Plummer. In this episode they discuss:

  • Who the real couples are (hint - all of them are gay!)

  • Did they do Mystique dirty? (Yeah. They did)

  • And was the Pyro vs. Iceman battle a let down (again - yeah).

All that plus a rant about the handling of the Dark Phoenix saga amidst an already good plot. Folks - things are said, feelings are felt, and we come out with some great pitches and punch ups that would have worked. You’re not gonna wanna miss it!

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We are UNITED True Believers! Today on Podcast 616 we tackle the superhero movie that dared to ask: what if everyone was in one movie? Bravely uniting with your host, Damon, are Chrissy Bruzek and Dom Johnson. Together they hop into their XJet under the basketball court and discuss:

  • Mystique and Lady Deathstrike are they ALWAYS serving?

  • Rogue… can you get your shit together?

  • And we finally reveal Wolverine’s TRUE height. The answer may shock you! (we love a short King)

All that plus a whole lot of love for Nightcrawler! You’re not gonna wanna miss a minute, so put on those headphones and your Colossus armor because this is a barn burner of an episode!

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True Believers we are headed to the not too distant future… aka the year 2000! The time has come for Podcast 616 to talk about the X-MEN! Joining your host, Damon, are two X-cellent guests: Stephanie Branco & Michael Skarstan. Together they band together to solve the worlds problems as well as discuss:

  • Jean Grey? Is she serving?

  • Why are mutants such hotties?

  • And we revisit the line: “Do you know what happens to a toad?” 

All that plus a earnest monologue from your host about how special these movies are. It’s rare so you better listen! So be like Senator Kelly and slip on in and listen to this fantastic episode!

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Ok. Let’s take this again True Believers - Podcast 616 bravely goes across the SpiderVerse with its coverage of Spider-Man: Across the SpiderVerse. Join your host, Damon, and his ONE guest EJ Cameron. Together these web heads swing through the greater verse to discuss:

  • How much is too much good in a over 2hour kids movie?

  • Did you catch the vibes between Spider-Man and AI Spider-Woman?

  • And when will parents let their teen superhero just be a superhero??

All that plus an appreciation for Daniel Kaluuya, vampires, and a showdown between two doppelgänger podcast hosts. This pod has got it all! 

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Sunflowers and salutations True Believers! Podcast 616 is back and we are (once again) entering into a multiverse crisis only this time: It’s the Spiderverse! Join your host, Damon, and his guest Ethan August and Miranda Rozsa. Together these web heads swing through the greater verse to discuss:

  • What are Kingpin’s powers if any?

  • What’s worse: evil uncle or cop Dad?

  • And how can you discuss a perfect movie???

All that plus a ranking of our favorite Spider-People. Grab a doppelgänger, reload your web cartridges, and stick around - we are once again talking Spider-Man and we are too excited to be chill about it!

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Start into your space hogs True Believers cause we’re going BACK TO SPAAAACE!

Podcast 616 is as delighted as a mutated space pig to be back talking about the FINAL Guardians of the Galaxy movie aptly titled Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3! Joining your host with his own God complex, Damon, are two rag tagged guests: Gregory Taylor Hill and George C. Owens. Together they’ll put on their weirdly color coordinated space suits and discuss:

  • The horrors of Rocket Raccoon

  • Nebula’s FIERCE walk and voice

  • And whether this movie will traumatize children.

All that plus an epic take down of Kraglin - WE DON’T LIKE HIM! So get to your flesh made space station and put on some Earth, Wind, and Fire - cause the Guardians didn’t come here to play and neither did we!

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I am Groot True Believers… and I really mean that. Podcast 616 is back and now it’s got something for the kids (not really…). TODAY your host, Damon, and his guests, Rammel Chan & Angela Oliver are talking all things Baby Groot with the Disney + series: I Am Groot! Join this cute, cuddly conversation and learn -

  • Is this Groot’s villain era?

  • WHERE ARE ALL THE PEOPLE?!

  • And - what’s worse: a human toddler, or a wooden one?

All that plus a discussion of Guardians of the Galaxy vol.3, a very UNIQUE Fuck,Marry, Kill, AND an original poem dedicated to Groot! This episode is jammed packed! So put on those ear buds and start thinking like a treee.

I. AM. GROOT!

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Ahoy True Believers! It’s time for Podcast 616 to tackle Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 and all its Daddy (and sister/daddy) issues. Join your host, Damon, and his guests Rob Wilson (@rob_wilsun), and EJ Cameron (@eeeezeejeezus19) as the try to wrap their planet sized brains around:

  • White dad culture

  • Why wasn’t the Temptations song, “Papa was a rollin stone” in this movie?

  • And how many Baby Groot toys would you buy?

All that plus a detailed Fuck/Marry/Kill you do not want to miss. Join us for a fun discussion of a pretty mediocre film!

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We did it True Believers. We’ve made it to the end of our Fantastic Four journey and we are ending it with a gritty dark reboot! Join your host, Damon, and his guests - Andy Forsberg & Leah Frires as they make an unnecessary look back to how it all began, and discuss:

  • Whether the movie leaned too hard into the Grimm of it all.

  • Is Kate Mara boring or mean? You decide?

  • And was Michael B. Jordan the only saving grace of this movie, or a Marvel prisoner?

All that plus a whole lotta hate for Miles Teller. We don’t like him on this podcast. So stretch out, flame on, go invisible, and just get “thingy” with it. Because after this week we will NEVER TALK ABOUT THE FANTASTIC FOUR AGAIN… until the new one comes out.

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True Believers rise up! We are surfing our way through our April coverage of the Fantastic Four with… Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer! Joining your host, Damon, and harold-ing the end of all things are: Cassie Grilley and Andrew Knox. As we wait for Galactus (like we wait for Gadot) we ponder:

  • How does The Thing’s eyes work?

  • Does Chris Evan’s have too much to do, or too little?

  • How do you pronounce the name: Ioan Grufford?

All that plus we ask: CAN ANYBODY SEE THE INVISIBLE WOMAN? Not the screenwriter. Tune in for a discussion of a movie that will make you wish the world was devoured by a planet eating monster. But the podcast is still as funny as ever.

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FLAME ON True Believers! For the month of April (famously the fourth month of the year) Podcast 616 is covering all Fantastic Four movies! Starting with… Fantastic Four (2005). Join your over-stretched host, Damon Royster, as he figures out all the THINGs that go on in the Fantastic Four universe. Joined by 3 time guest, Elizabeth Andrews, and first timer, Mike Aviles - this crew tackles fantastic topics like:

  • The complete re-write of Doctor Doom’s backstory

  • The women in Ben Grimm's life, and why we love them.

  • And why does the Invisible Woman make orgasm noises when she uses her powers?

All that plus a healthy heaping of praise for Chris Evans (Thank GOD you were here!). So tune in and get blasted with some cosmic radiation of fun!

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Hosted by: Damon Royster

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She is risen True Believers! Podcast 616 digs up Elektra (the character and movie) for a discussion that will make you grab your tiny fork and stab someone who betrayed you! Join your #1 assassin host, Damon, and his known Hand assocaites, Dave Berenato and Caitlin Hollis, as they dig up Elektra and ask:

  • How does Elektra’s hair move when there’s no wind blowing?

  • What makes a motherless daughter so sought after?

  • And once and for all: IS THIS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE??

All that plus so much praise and justice for Jennifer Garner! The movie may be bad, but it isn’t her fault! This episode is so good it’ll make you say, “DareWHO?” It’s Elektra-ic!

Listen. Subscribe. Get FORKED!

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We. Want. JUSTICE True Believers! Podcast 616 digs deep into the Disney vault and pulls out Daredevil! Joining your host, Damon, to discuss this Ben Affleck vehicle are Elizabeth Andrews and Jesse Kendall. Together they confront their Catholic guilt and try to figure out:

  • Bullseye: Deadly or annoying?

  • What’s the best way to get superpowers? Training or toxic chemicals to the face?

  • And: what does a Kingpin actually do? 

All that plus a discussion about sniffing your romantic partners (we are PRO!). So dim the lights, strengthen your other senses and find out if Daredevil holds up 20 years later (it doesn’t).

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Pack your bags True Believers, because It’s time for a Euro vacation! Podcast 616 is back with Spider-Man: Far From Home! Join your host, Damon, and his guests Jillian Ebanks and Hannah Ingle as they get their passports stamped and ponder:

  • What can kill Spider-Man?

  • Why is Aunt May’s hair sooo long?

  • Who’s a worse villain: Mysterio or Jake Gyllenhal?

All that plus a recount of our own high school trips - it’s cute just like this movie! Do yourself a favor and let Podcast 616 be a vacation from all your worries… and giant element monsters that are trying to attack ya.

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Hold on to your body parts True Believers! Podcast 616 returns to the Deadpool-verse to talk all things DEADPOOL 2! Join your host, Damon, and his guests Katherine Biskupic & Ed Rhee as they try to wrap their heads around:

  • The gruffness of Cable

  • The luck of Domino

  • And the clear script notes added post Deadpool 1

All that plus a reference to an old Juggarnaut YouTube video only Damon remembers (“I am the Juggernaut BITCH!”). It’s a delightful conversation that even a merc with a mouth can enjoy!

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This podcast is Rated R True Believers - enter at your own risk! Podcast 616 is back and taking a bite out of the merc with the mouth: DEADPOOL! Join your host, Damon, and his two assassin guests: Ryan Kappmeyer and Shelby Quinn as they do a (quick) deep dive into this Ryan Reynolds vehicle and discuss topics including but not limited to:

  • Could anyone else play Deadpool? No.

  • How many actors in this movie have been canceled? A lot.

  • And is Negasconic Teenage Warhead a marketable superhero name?

All that plus the disappointment that Ryan Reynolds didn’t come on the podcast… devastated. So break the fourth wall and come on in for a great and bloody conversation!

Listen. Subscribe. AL for the win!

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QUAAANTUUUMANIA has begun True Believers! Podcast 616 is getting smaller then it ever has before with our episode all about (takes a deep breath): Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! Join your host, Damon, and Chicago’s Hottest Couple: Evan Mills & Isaac Snyder, as they microscopic on details such as:

  • Being a nepo-baby because your Dad is an Avenger who saved the universe.

  • Being excited yet horrified by M.O.D.O.K.

  • And - Michael Douglass: hot or a hot mess?

All that plus all the Michelle Pfiffer puns you didn’t know you needed! Shrink yourself over to your nearest listening device and listen to a BIG conversation about some small people. Welcome to Phase 5 folks!

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Buzz Buzz True Believers! That buzz must mean it’s time for Podcast 616 to whizz on through Ant-Man & The Wasp as we hurtle towards the release of QUANTUMANIA!!!

Join your host, Damon Royster, and his guest Ryan Asher and Jeff Murdoch (the Ant-Man & Wasp of the L.A. comedy scene respectively). Together they bravely ponder topics such as:

  • Is de-aging CGI helpful or creepy?

  • How much did you care about the villain Ghost? A little or not at all?

  • And a complete evisceration of Michael Douglas and Hank Gym

All that plus we teach Jeff that Michael Pena is an actor in the film Ant-Man & The Wasp and Eddie Pena is an improv teacher last seen in Chicago, IL. Shrink on over and fire up your Quantum Hallway this episode is FUN!

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Holy Wayne Szalinski True Believers! We are getting our shrink on as Podcast 616 takes a tiny step into the Ant-Man side of the MCU. Joining your host, Damon, into this first foray into all things quantum are Ethan August, and James Dugan. Together these tiny men tackle ant sized topics such as:

  • What warrants giving someone a broken nose?

  • Does San Francisco only have 2 cops?

  • Was Judy Greer even in this movie??

All that plus a conversation on Hope’s severe and evil bob haircut! So enjoy the shrinkage! Get your shrink wrap on! Do you like these tiny jokes or are they better in SMALL doses? I kid because I’m losing my mind!

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Glorious Purpose to us all True Believers! Podcast 616 is back for season 2! And we couldn’t think of a better way to start the new year by FINALLY discussing the TV series starring the God of Mischief himself: LOKI!

Join your host, Damon, and his mischievous variant guests: Brendan Tran and Adisa Williams - as they break from the sacred time stream to ask great cosmic questions like:

  • Where, when, and why is the TVA?

  • Which Loki was your favorite Loki

  • And: why was there so much stabbing? 

All that plus a Kang Konversation! Welcome Jonathan Majors! Get on this time stream before you get pruned!

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Merry Xmas from Knowhere True Believers! Podcast 616 has one more episode for ya before all the holiday cheer consumes us. We are ending our first year as a podcast by talking about the Marvel / Disney + special: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special! Joining your host, Damon, on this magical space sleigh ride is Erin Keif and Eddie Klinker. Join this rag tag Yuletide crew as they discuss:

  • What the hell is even happening with the Guardians?

  • Were Drax and Mantis a good fit? 

  • When is Kyra Sedgewick going into space?!

All that plus a whole lotta Kevin Bacon and James Gunn thoughts. String up the lights, roast some chestnuts and get your disgusting egg nog ready! We are having a Marvel Christmas y’all!

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WAKANDA FOREVER True Believers! Spoilers abound in this deep dive discussion of Marvel’s brand new movie: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Joining your host, Damon Royster, are two experienced guests: Rolando Lepe and Rob Wilson. In this deep discussion topics and include:

  • Namor: scary or sexy?

  • Shuri: good lead or the lead we need right now? 

  • Lupita Nyngo: is she beautiful or a beautiful distraction?  

All that plus a lot of healing needed post Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther. Join us for an important discussion that will leave you wanting to cry WAKANDA FORVEVER!

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We never FREEZE True Believers! At last Podcast 616 is heading to Wakanda to discuss the first Black Panther movie ahead of the Wakanda Forever release. Join your host, Damon, and his guests Rashawn Scott & Vinny Thomas as they discuss King T’Challa’s first week as King of Wakanda. Discussions included:

  • The various inter-workings of Wakanda tribes.

  • A discussion of Killmonger’s master plan. Did he have to it alone?

  • And Okoye’s wig… we gotta talk about it. 

All that plus justice for our favorite character: Coffee Girl. You’re gonna love this one folks! So grab your vibranium headphones and tune in!

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We are soo divided True Believers! This week Podcast 616 wraps up its Captain America coverage with the super stuffed: Civil War! Join your host, Damon, and his guests Trent Dozier and Cam Herdt as they do a deep dive into all things Civil War including:

  • How is this current Avengers line up working together?

  • Would you make out with your exes niece??

  • How useful are baseball caps and sunglasses as disguises???

All that plus a look into Trent’s love for the San Francisco Giants. It’s gonna be a blast… despite the depressing ending of the actual movie.

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Don’t make me angry True Believers! You won’t like it! Podcast 616 is taking a break from Captain America to talk and wrap up our thoughts on the green vixen herself- She-Hulk. Join your host, Damon, and his guests - Ben Cumings and Maureen Monahan as they Hulk out over this new Marvel series. Discussions included but not limited to:

  • Was this the most unconfident show Marvel has put out?

  • Should She-Hulk have been bigger?

  • And can we get some more Matt Murdock?? 

All that plus a Hulk sized fuck/marry/kill that will leave you green in the face. You’re gonna love it!

Listen. Subscribe. Smash!

Feminist or hollow?

Should she-hulk be more muscular?

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Shh True Believers… there’s ears everywhere! That creeping feeling you’re feeling only means one thing: it’s time to discuss the spy thriller known as: Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Join your host, Damon, and guests, Ben Cumings and Tim Lyons as they discuss some real spy shizz such as:

  • Why do some tenants in Caps building have in unit laundry and others do not?

  • Is one metal arm better than two?

  • How annoyed was Redford after having to say “Captain America” over and over again?

All that plus one of these guest may be a Hydra operative… STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT!

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AttenHUT True Believers! It’s time to dive back into Podcast 616 and check out Captain America: The First Avenger. Join your host, Damon, and guests, Derek Cox and Miles Potter as they reveal their own red skulls and discuss topics such as:

  • Does this movie even have an ending? 

  • Is Stanley Tucci memorable as an actor? 

  • And Tesseract? More like TesserWHACK! 

All that plus a deep dive discussion on the effectiveness of the Red Skull as a villain (he’s not great). This episode is so good it’ll make you want to enlist and fight for your country… if your country is Marvel.

Listen. Subscribe. Dance with Peggy…

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ou know True Believers… I do regret watching this one…

Blah. Spider-Man 3 blah, blah. Join host, Damon, and his guests: Rolando Lepe and Cody Lindley as they try to answer many of the confusing questions that SM3 raises. Such as:

  • Why is Venom only in the last 30 minutes of the movie when he was the reason we all came to watch?

  • How much Sandman is too much Sandman?

  • Has Toby Maguire never clapped his hands together before?

All that plus our tears because this movie is BAD, BAD, BAD! But the podcast? It’s never been better.

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Aloha True Believers! Here it is: the gold standard of super hero movies: Spider-Man 2. Join your host, Damon, and his adorable guests: Johnny Alvarez and Miles Potter as they swing in for some more web slinging fun. In this iconic episode topics include:

  • The Shakespearian nature of superhero films

  • Robotic tentacles: practical or a hazard?

  • Is Kirsten Dunst leading a masterclass on how to save an underwritten character?

All that plus a discussion of all the cameos of people who weren’t famous before SpiderMan 2 but are now (Daniel Dae Kim! Call me!).

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True Believers? It’s time to swing! Given that we are MONTHS from any updates from Wakanda… we figured why not dedicate a month to the OG Arachnid Dude himself: Spider-Man! Welcome to SpiderMan September… does that sound right?

Regardless- join your host, Damon, and his BEAUTIFUL guests: Alan Giles & Paige Maney as they take a trip back to 2002 and watch the original Spider-Man 1. Listen as they discuss things like:

  • How wet are Toby Maguire’s eyes?

  • Dunst vs. Defoe - Who is the acting MVP in this movie? 

  • Is Harry Osborn actually… good? 

All that plus an UNCANNY impersonation of Aunt May’s infamous prayer scene (“FINISH IT!”). You’re not gonna want to miss this detour into the SpiderVerse (not that one).

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We are EXTREMIS-ly glad to see you again True Believers! It’s time for the undeniably good and great: Iron Man 3! Join you Podcast 616 host, Damon, as he is joined by Danny Marshall and Patrick Webb as they examine all the good things about this 3rd Iron Man outing. Topics include:

  • Is Iron Man 3 the most feminist Marvel movie? 3 cis gendered males will discuss!

  • With so many villains, were any of them good?

  • Was that kid cute or annoying?

All that plus guest Patrick tells us how inaccurate the Tennessee portion of this movie is. Grab your favorite suit and giant bunny and dig into this ep!

Listen. Subscribe. Happy.

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Ugh. True Believers….I am so sorry to inform you that Podcast 616 is covering Iron Man 2. BOO!

Join your host, Damon, and his brave guests Phylicia McLeod and Becca Slack as they boldly address Iron Man 2 concerns such as-

  • How did they get Gary Handling to do this movie?

  • Is Pepper Potts anti wearing masks??

  • And is Black Widow too horny or is everyone else horny for Black Widow?

All that plus a send up to Mickey Rourke! Unlike Iron Man 2 you’re gonna love this podcast. 

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This is where it all began True Believers! Podcast 616 is going alll the way back to the beginning with Iron Man 1.0! Join your host, Damon, and guests Hannah Rehak and Maggie Winters as they take a look under Iron Man’s hood and discuss:

- Can Pepper Potts be trusted if she voluntarily works for an arms dealer?

- Are we attracted to how toxic Tony Stark is? (Yes)

- Why did Terrence Howard leave Marvel?

All that plus everyone’s best Obadiah (Jeff Bridges) impersonation. Call up J.A.R.V.I.S and tell him to hold your calls, you’re not gonna wanna miss this!

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WHATEVER True Believers! Was that 90’s slang? Must mean it’s time for Podcast 616 to tackle the period piece that is: CAPTAIN MAR-VELL! Get jiggy with your host, Damon, and guests Emma Pope and Andrew Knox as they wax nostalgic about 1990’s stuff and discuss:

  • Was Brie Larson the right choice?

  • The satisfaction of saying the words Skrull and Kree 

  • Is Jude Law a murderer??

All that plus a tangent about college acapella groups- you’re not gonna wanna miss. So grab your Flerkin, and cue up your favorite Marvelette’s song to listen to after this podcast.

Listen. Subscribe. Punch an old lady on the train.

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OMG True Believers! We’re talking about Ms. Marvel! Joined your host, Damon, and his guest Zoe Agapinan (@z0three) and Sophia Rafiqi (@sophiqi) as they talk all things Ms. Marvel. Some topics include:

  • How Kamala/Iman is a big WIN for the MCU

  • Clandestines: unclear or just plain confusing? 

  • How old is Bruno? 18 or 45?

All that plus an appreciation for Kamala’s hot great-grandfathers! Join us for a fun and deep discussion of this coming of age teen saga.

Listen. Subscribe. Wait- was that Bree Larson??

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Ahoy True Believers! It’s time for Podcast 616 to tackle Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 and all its Daddy (and sister/daddy) issues. Join your host, Damon, and his guests Rob Wilson (@rob_wilsun), and EJ Cameron (@eeeezeejeezus19) as the try to wrap their planet sized brains around:

  • White dad culture

  • Why wasn’t the Temptations song, “Papa was a rollin stone” in this movie?

  • And how many Baby Groot toys would you buy?

All that plus a detailed Fuck/Marry/Kill you do not want to miss. Join us for a fun discussion of a pretty mediocre film!

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Oooga Chuck-a True Believers! Podcast 616 is here but this time… in SPAAACE!

Join your host, Damon, and his guest Sophia Rafiqi (@sophiqi) and Rachel Relman (@rachelrel) as they go into deep space and discuss the first installment of Guardians of the Galaxy!

In this ep we discuss:

  • The Chris Pratt of it all.

  • What was the end goal of making a super Raccoon?

  • Did Glenn Close know what movie she was in? 

All this plus everyone gives their best Ronan the Accuser impressions. Hop in your spaceship and tune in!

Listen. Subscribe. Get hooked on this feeling!

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Sweet True Believers O’Mine! Welcome back to Podcast 616 where we are still LOVING THOR!

Join your host, Damon, and RETURNING GUESTS: Lexie Alioto (@aalioto92) and Steve Han (yoko__homo) as they dig deep into Marvel’s latest film: Thor: Love & Thunder.

Listen as they discuss love, thunder and…:

  • Justice for Natalie Portman and Jane Foster.

  • Reframing our feelings towards Christian Bale.

  • And a laundry list of love for Kat Dennings

All that plus a lightning round of who can do their best Russell Crowe as Zeus impressions. Grab your best goats and take a listen!

Listen. Subscribe. Love.

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It’s here True Believers! Podcast 6-1-Ragnarok! Today we are talking about the Thor movie everyone wants to talk about: Thor Ragnarok. Joining your host, Damon, to talk about all the Takia Watiti goodness are Atra Asdou and Stella Warren!

In this slam dunk of an episode we talk about:

  • How Doctor Strange can be both essential and a drag all at once. 

  • How Cate Blanchett is doing her best impression of a drag queen (that’s a compliment) 

  • And Tessa Thompson. We talk alll about Tessa Thompson.

All that plus we all do our best Immigrant Song impression. What are you waiting for? PRESS PLAY!

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Ugh. True Believers? It’s time to talk about the movie no one wants to talk about ever again: Thor 2: The Dark World. We’re sorry.  

Joining our brave host Damon, are Vinny Thomas and Gregory Taylor Hill! So that’s nice at least.

In this discussion of potentially the MCU’s worst movie we cover:

  • The gentrification of the Dark Elves (they were here first apparently)

  • Loki’s sad man look mirrors that of a hero from a Lifetime movie. 

  • Can one good Renee Russo performance save this movie? No it can not.

All that plus a discussion of how thirsty Jane Foster is for Thor. You’re not gonna wanna miss it! Grab some aether and alter your reality with this GREAT podcast about a HORRIBLE movie.

Listen. Subscribe. Don’t piss off the elves.

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HUZZAH TRUE BELIEVERS! Podcast 616 returns! And today we are beginning our reexamination of the Thor movies. And we are starting with the Kenneth Branagh epic: Thor. Join your host, Damon, and guests Lexie Alioto and Kim Iheme as we discuss:

  • How bored is Natalie Portman in this movie?

  • Can you believe Thor was a doctor in the original comic book?

  • And is Loki, low key, the hottest man in this movie??

All that plus a emaculate praise session of Heimdall that would leave Idris Elba feeling embarrassed if he heard. You’re not gonna wanna miss it! Grab your hammer and slam it on down for this pod adventure!

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You want the moon True Believers? Well at long last Podcast 616 is talking about the scourge of the Nile- Moon Knight! Join your host, Damon, and guests Yazmin Ramos and Katie Visser as they creak open the sarcophagus and discuss things such as:

  • Does an accent need to be good if it’s only there to represent psychosis? 

  • Marvel’s first ever BAD PARENTS!

  • And Ethan Hawk. Some love, some don’t. Discuss.

All that plus a discussion of Oscar Isaacs current hot man status. You’re not gonna wanna miss this one, so unwrap those mummy wraps, start praying to the crocodile Goddess of your choice, and cue up some WHAM!

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What if I never did this podcast, True Believers? Never fear that didn’t happen, but what is happening is our discussion of the Marvel animated series: “What if…? Join your host, Damon, and guests Brad Pike and Audrey Schiffhauer as we ponder:

  • Do Captain Carter and Steve Rogers still dance given their severe height difference?

  • Which actors are too good to do voice-over work?

  • And how much partying does Party Thor do? And how many STI’s does this dude have? (Answer: all of them).

All that plus WE STILL CAN’T STOP TALKING ABOUT DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS!

Grab your favorite Watcher and settle in for a dark show conversation that is equally darkly hilarious!

What if… you listened and subscribed?

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SPOILERS True Believers SPOILERS!

Gather one and all for it is time for our discussion of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, aka MOM!

Joining your host, Damon, are Kristen Aviles and Alonso Ramirez. In this ep we step into the multiverse are wonder:

  • Is Doctor Strange trying to save America the person or America the country?

  • The downfall of the Illuminati

  • And was there too much Scarlet Witch? We think- not enough.

All that plus we Stan a music fight that uses actual… music! Grab your cloak (even if it’s made up of the Souls of the Damned) cause we are talking Strange ONE MORE TIME!

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Welcome back True Believers! Can you believe we are less than a week away from the new Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness release?? We can’t either! In an ultimate multiverse twist your host, Damon, has gathered an expert who’s more of a newbie (the great and good Laurel Zoff Pelton) and a newbie who did hella research and achieved expert status (Chicago and Dallas’s own- John Sabine). This episode is all over the place but we do have time to ponder: * Will Wanda be a good Scarlet Witch or a bad Scarlet Witch in this sequel? * Will Chiwetel Ejiofor play a big role or have we all forgotten he was in this franchise? * And- once and for all we have to ask: Are we getting Tom Cruise as Iron Man or not? The people have a right to know!

And you have the right to press play and enter a conversation about our predictions and theories about this new entry into the MCU. Dare I say this episode is its own Multiverse of Madness? I do. I do dare say! Listen. Subscribe. Stay Strange. Produced by: Jordan Powell

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Hey there True Believers! Due to several STRANGE mishaps this one is a tight two hander. Join host, Damon, and his magical guest Nate Gold! The two of them tackle some tough Sorcerer Supreme level topics including: * Is Doctor Strange the most arrogant ass hero Marvel’s ever made? * Doctor Strange’s romance with Rachel McAdams… are we buying it? * How did Wong get so popular after being so invisible in this first Doctor Strange movie?

All this plus of course- we have got to talk about Tilda Swinton- cause woof! Grab you sling ring and whip a portal and get here for this conversation. You won’t want to miss it! Listen. Subscribe. Keep it Strange. Produced by: Jordan Powell

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Chase Smith and Damon talk about the THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER teaser and Moon Knight.

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Good day True Believers! Podcasty 616-nasty is back with a good one for ya! Grab all your jewelry and throw it out to make room for Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings! Your host, Damon, is joined by expert Law Tarrello and (begrudgingly) newbie Mo Phillips-Spotts! Get into your Thai-Chi stance and prepare for a discussion of: * Our varying levels of temperament for Awkwafina (and how we all loved her in this!) * Law reveals a secret background in stunt choreographer! * How amazing flirt fighting is!

All this plus a celebration of Simu Liu- God bless this man!Listen. Subscribe. Get all the rings.

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Hello there true believers! Podcast 616 is back! Today we are discussing the bright light at the end of 2021’s dark tunnel: SpiderMan No Way Home. Your host, Damon, is joined by expert Steve Han and newbies of newbies- Liz Fitzgerald.

Tune in for a discussion of:
Whether this is a Marvel movie or one big SpiderMan overture?!

Which Spider-Man dated their co-stars (all of em apparently)?

And how much did you cry? A lot or a ton?

All this plus a round of F-/Marry/Kill that pits Peter against Peter against… Peter.
Listen. Subscribe. Swing by for a good time y’all!

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"What is grief if not love persevering"
Greetings True Believers and welcome to Podcast 616; the official podcast of Earth 616. Your host Damon Royster couldn’t be more excited to kick off this podcast with a discussion of the most talked about show of 2021 (I ASSUME): WandaVision.

Joining Damon on this Wanderful (oof) journey is a real life Wand and Vision couple. With Isaac Snyder as our Marvel expert & Evan Mills as our witchy Newbie it’s: EvanIsaac!
Listen in on a discussion of: * Was Vision even in this? * Is Wanda a gay icon? Yes or absolutely yes?? * Is Evan in a feud with Kat Dennings???

All that and a game of Fuck/Marry/Kill so heated you’ll have to create a hexagonal sitcom bubble-verse to cool down.Listen. Subscribe. Recover from Trauma!

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In a world...with Marvel comics, movies, and TV, there is only one podcast. Podcast 616  is your prime podcast for all things Marvel. Hosted by your maker, and watcher, overseer of all Damon Royster. This podcast is a discussion of all upcoming Marvel projects. We bring together experts and newbies into the MCU fold.