MCU HQ - A Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast: Recent Episodes
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From the amazing crew at the Front Row Network on NPR Illinois comes the definitive headquarters for all things MCU. This weekly show will encompass film reviews, streaming series recaps, trailer reactions, news recaps and some truly special and unique ways of looking at the universe. Simply put, this is your one-stop-shop for all things MCU with the quality you expect from the Front Row Network!
Marvel Television returns with a creepy vengeance as the witch you LOVE to HATE is on the war-path to get her powers back. Join us on the Witches' Road as we break down every episode of #AgathaAllAlong as they are released and see just where this creepy tale goes.
This week we're breaking down the 2 episode premiere. Jeremy is joined by Jacqueline and Meghan to talk about everything including WHO IN THE HELL IS TEEN?! What was it that awoke Agatha from Wanda's hex? How much are we loving this new coven? And, of course, intense musical breakdown of that insane Witches Ballad!
AGATHA ALL ALONG is available NOW on Disney+.
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Loki is back and the #MCUHQ are ready with another season of weekly recaps of the time-traveling adventures of everyone's favorite god of mischief. Join Jacqueline and Jeremy every week as they break down the mysteries, easter eggs, and how it connects to the larger MCU. Here we break down Episode 1: Ouroboros.
At the TVA, Loki finds himself lost to time and torn, quite literally, between past, present and future. He and Mobius turn to a technician, OB to help them... but the cure is more dangerous than the condition. Meanwhile, the TVA deals with the news that they've been killing millions of people as they pruned timelines.
LOKI is available NOW on Disney+.
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Welcome back everyone to MCU HQ; your hub for all things Marvel on the Front Row Network on NPR Illinois.
Marvel is once again king of the box office as James Gunn's triology finale Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has hit theaters to the tune of $120+ milliion in its opening weekend. As such we've assembled our own rag-tag group to give our spoiler-filled review. This film contains a ton of heart, a ton of action, one of the best villains of the entire MCU and emotional send-off to our Guardians that none of us were ready for. If you saw it this weekend give our full spoiler review a listen and let us know what you thought!
FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner, Sara Baltusevich and Brandon Davis
This week we dive into the latest installment of the MCU, the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Jacqueline, Bea and Craig give a non-spoiler review upfront before diving into the movie proper. What did you think of the latest Black Panther?
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect the kingdom of Wakanda from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for their nation.
BLACK PANTER: WAKANDA FOREVER is available NOW on Disney+.
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Please enjoy this episode of MCU HQ and as always, we’ll see you in the front row!
MCUHQ is back and getting in on #MonsterCast fun with a #FullDisclosure breakdown of the MCU's forray into old school horror #WerewolfByNight. This film came out last Halloween and has quickly become one of the MCU's most loved properties. It combines old-school horror with the typical Marvel flair and makes for an exciting new character and world for our favorite heroes to interact with. Jeremy & Brandon are here to break it all down.
On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerges from the shadows and gathers at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader's life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic--a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster.
WEREWOLF BY NIGHT is available NOW on Disney+ & Hulu.
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The next episode of MCU HQ is continuing our watch-along of She-Hulk with Episode 9: "Whose Show Is This?". Well folks we have arrived at the season finale and it is one for the history books. Jen finds herself on the wrong side of the law after her rageful reaction to the Intelligencia's attack at the Gala. As such she finds herself unable to use her powers as the shadowy group makes their play. But Jen isn't sure this is how her story is supposed to end. In the kind of meta, self-aware insanity that defines the comics, Jen finds herself face-to-face with the true power behind the MCU and uses her opportunity to craft an ending she chooses; not someone else. This finale is full of amazing moments and sets up some big beats for the future of the MCU. Lets break it all down!
FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner, Philip Orona & Jacqueline Keysear
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The next episode of MCU HQ is continuing our watch-along of She-Hulk with Episode 8: "Ribbit and Rip It". THIS IS NOT A DRILL PEOPLE! Daredevil himself has entered the fray! Jen is put into a difficult position when a wealthy client's son, Eugene Patillio (AKA Leapfrog) wants to sue the maker of his super suit which he claims malfunctioned. That maker is none other than Jen's own suit-maker and casual friend Luke Jacobson. Things get extra spicy when Luke hires Matt Murdock himself to defend him. Things get EVEN MORE spicy when Eugene kidnaps Luke and Jen and Matt must work together to get him back. What seems like triumph though turns tragic as the Female Lawyer of the Year Gala is attacked in a way that will change the way the world sees She-Hulk forever. Is this the best romance in the MCU? Are we getting yellow Daredevil for the foreseeable future? IS IT POSSIBLE TO HATE JOSH MORE?!?! Let's break it all down!
FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner, Philip Orona & Jacqueline Keysear
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The next episode of MCU HQ is continuing our watch-along of She-Hulk with Episode 6: "Just Jen". That's right folks! It's a self-contained wedding episode at the best possible time! Jen is enlisted to be a bridesmaid for her childhood family friend Lulu. But Lulu does not want attention drawn away from her so asks Jen to not be She-Hulk for the weekend; which continues to get complicated with the attendance of Titania. Back in California, Nikki and Mallory handle the complicated divorces of Mr. Immortal Craig Hollis; who chooses to kill himself and resurrect rather than deal with confrontation. But both adventures turn serios as a new threat to She-Hulk emerges from the shadows. Are we trusting Josh at all? Is Lulu just messing with Jen at this point? Who is the HulkKing? And is the Intelligencia real or just an easter egg? Let's break it all down!
FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner, Philip Orona & Jacqueline Keysear
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The next episode of MCU HQ is continuing our watch-along of She-Hulk with Episode 5: "Mean, Green, and Straight Poured Into These Jeans". Jen is thrown through a legal loop as her rival Titania trademarks the She-Hulk name and starts selling products with it. To win the name back Jen enlists the help of Mallory Book. While that is happening, Nikki and Pug go on a quest to find Jen some more heroic clothes by trying to track down the elusive superhero clothing designer Luke Jacobson and convincing him to take Jen as a client. Is Todd something more than he seems? Is Mallory on the level? Can we please get that Nikki-Pug series we all now need? And holy crap was that Daredevil's helmet?!?! Let's break it all down!
FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner, Philip Orona & Jacqueline Keysear
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The next episode of MCU HQ is continuing our watch-along of She-Hulk with Episode 4: "Is This Not Real Magic?". Wong returns and we learn he's got a nemesis in the form of hack magician and former Kamar-Taj student Donny Blaze. When Donny sends party-girl Madisynn to a hell-realm with a stolen sling-ring and dumps her promptly in Wong's living room, the Sorcerer Supreme enlists Jen to get him to stop. Jen also is dealing with her non-existent love-life but will making a dating profile as She-Hulk change that? Let's break it all down!
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The next episode of MCU HQ features the return of Jacqueline before she departs for D23. Jen is thrown through a loop when footage of Blonsky fighting in the Macau fight pit leaks to the press. Blonsky explains that he didn't escape but was rather escorted to the fight club by the Sorcerer Supreme himself, Wong. Can Jen devise a strategy to explain this to the parole board while also helping Pug defend former colleague Dennis in a defrauding case against a light elf? Does Meghan Thee Stallion have super powers?! Who are the Wrecking Crew working for?!?!?!. Let's break it all down!
FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner, Philip Orona & Jacqueline Keysear
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The next episode of MCU HQ features Jeremy and Philip breaking down episode 2 of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. Jen finds out being heroic can come with some unexpected consequences as she loses her job for her heroics in the courtroom. A perfect opportunity for Holden Holloway to get her to lead the Superhuman Law division at GLK&H. But will Jen be able to accept her first assignment; getting parole for Emile Blonsky? We talk this and much more like what exactly did Jen say she was agnostic about?! Have we confirmed Wolverine in the MCU?! And where the wide universe is Hulk going on that spaceship?! Let's break it all down!
FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner & Philip Orona
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Another day another MCU series debuting on Disney+!!! Let's all channel our normal amounts of rage into the next episode of MCU HQ as Jeremy, Jacqueline and Philip break down episode 1 of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. We talk everything from the vastly improved CGI, the incredible chemistry with Tatiana and Mark and what might just be the best post-credits scene Marvel has ever produced. Assemble everyone and lets talk some She-Hulk!
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Holy freaking Feige!
Marvel Studios once again brought the THUNDER at San Diego Comic Con bringing not only cast members of 5 of its upcoming shows and films but Papa Feige also saw fit to give us release dates and three brand new projects for all of Phase 5 AND give us the biggest announcement of all with two new Avengers films; Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars closing out Phase 6 IN THE SAME YEAR! There's literally too much stuff to talk about and we're breaking it all down for you on MCU HQ!
FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner, Craig McFarland & Jacqueline Keysear
“Sweet child of mine!”
On this multi-show crossover we dive into the latest addition to the MCU, Thor: Love and Thunder. Craig, Jeremy and Brett share their thoughts on the film and attempt to predict the impact it may have on the rest of phase four. We start the episode with a spoiler-free first take, then dive into all the spoilers we can fit in your ears. Don’t worry, we do give you a fair warning. Join us as we discuss Chris Hemsworth fourth standalone film as the God of Thunder!
FEATURING: Brett Rutherford, Craig McFarland, Jeremy Goeckner
Hello all you Marvel Crazies and welcome back to MCU HQ. The very first episode of Ms. Marvel has debut on Disney+ and we've got the full breakdown. All the easter eggs and theories you can handle as the MCU has officially been introduce to Kamala Kahn.
We also throw in a bonus at the beginning reacting to the recent news of the greenlight being given to the long-rumored Thunderbolts movie.
FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner & Craig McFarland
Hello all you Marvel Crazies and welcome to the very first episode of MCU HQ; the all things Marvel Cinematic Universe podcast from the Front Row Network on NPR Illinois! On this show we will discuss all things MCU from Disney+ after-show and feature film reviews to interviews with MCU creators and the odd STRANGE episode where we'll just GEEK OUT! In this intro episode, Front Row editors-in-chief Jeremy Goeckner and Craig McFarland give an overview and the genesis of how the show came to be. New episodes will drop EVERY FRIDAY so be on the look-out!