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MUTANTS / ENHANCED / INHUMANS: How Do Classifications Work in the MCU? | BQ Jun 27, 2022

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What are the different meanings behind the classifications of heroes and villains in the MCU? Go to http://bombas.com/bigquestion to get 20% off your first purchase.

As the MCU continues to expand its roster of characters, there are different terms that keep getting thrown around to describe them. From enhanced to superhuman to mutant to inhumans to even GODS. What do all these terms mean? Is there any overlap? In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon breakdown these different terms to try and figure out exactly what they mean and who should be classified under them.

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Ms Marvel: How Does the DODC Work? | BQ Jun 19, 2022

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How much power and influence does the Department of Damage Control have in the MCU? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One.

Throughout the entire history of the MCU, there has been a Department of Damage Control working both in the public’s eye and in the shadows. But as we’ve seen in the latest MCU entries, including Spider-Man: No Way Home and Ms. Marvel, this government agency has a lot of power to wield. Especially in a world that no longer has S.H.I.E.L.D. In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon go through the history of the DODC within the MCU, and try to figure out how much oversight they have and who their future targets might be.

Thor Love and Thunder: MCU Hero Roll Call! | BQ Jun 12, 2022

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It’s been a while since we’ve checked in with some of our heroes, especially since the events of Avengers: Endgame. As Thor gets set to take on Gorr the God Butcher, are there some other heroes in the MCU catalogue that might be able to show up. Where in the world are the remaining original Avengers? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon do a roll call of Earth’s mightiest heroes to see who is available to lend a hand if needed.

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Thor Love and Thunder: Are Asgardians Officially Citizens? | BQ Jun 06, 2022

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Are the surviving Asgardians living in New Asgard officially citizens of planet Earth?

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Now that King Valkyrie and the Asgardians are thriving in New Asgard, Norway, do the qualify as passport-carrying citizens of Earth with all the rights and privileges that entail? Can they move to other countries? Start families with humans? Compete in the Olympics?! In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon rundown the process for the Asgardians claiming asylum in Norway and officially earning citizenship.

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She-Hulk: How are Villains Defended in Court? | BQ May 29, 2022

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How will they establish the legal proceedings for some the most dangerous villains in the MCU? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One.

Jennifer Walters is going to be defending superhumans in the upcoming She-Hulk series on Disney+. But how will the mean, green attorney at law begin to approach defending the actions of supervillains in the MCU? What kind of legal precedents exist to frame they should conduct trials involving alien technology, magic, and gods from other dimensions? Does the law even matter?! In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon present all their evidence before the court to how these villains should be put on trial!

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Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness: Who Chooses the Sorcerer Supreme? | BQ May 23, 2022

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In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Doctor Strange finally accepts Wong role as the Sorcerer Supreme and appears to give up his campaign to reclaim the title. But how do you even become Sorcerer Supreme in the first place? Is the title awarded by a committee? Won in a series of challenges? Given to whoever kills the previous Sorcerer Supreme? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon examine all the evidence of how this prestigious title is awarded to see if they can figure out how to become Sorcerer Supreme.

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Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness: Who Is the Most Dangerous Wanda? | BQ May 15, 2022

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Is the Scarlet Witch from universe 616 the most powerful version of Wanda across the entire multiverse? Go to http://greenchef.com/bigquestion130 and use code bigquestion130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping! Go to http://dadgrass.com/bigquestion for 20% off your first order.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness showed us some variants of Wanda Maximoff from across the multiverse, and the extreme danger that the MCU’s universe 616 Scarlet Witch poses to each one of them. Not even the Illuminati from universe 838, who were exploring and cataloging the multiverse, were aware of the danger she presented. In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon go through the different Wandas we’ve seen in the MCU to see which one deserves to wear the Scarlet Witch crown.

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THOR LOVE AND THUNDER: Can Thor Walk Away? | BQ May 08, 2022

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Does the Ragnarok cycle mean Thor will always be the God of Thunder, or can he relinquish the title? Go to http://avast.com to check out Avast One.

In the Thor Love and Thunder trailer, it seems like our beloved God of Thunder is ready to lay down Stormbreaker and move into his golden years of retirement. But is that even an option? Does the cyclical prophecy of Ragnarok compel there to always be a God of Thunder? Will someone else take up the mantle? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon examine the retirement options for the Strongest Avenger.

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THOR LOVE AND THUNDER: Who Are the REAL Greek Gods? | BQ May 01, 2022

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Now that the Greek gods are coming to the MCU, does this create a problem with the mythology based on the Eternals? Go to http://mintmobile.com/bigq to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Go to http://masterworks.art/bigquestion to skip the waitlist.

The Thor Love and Thunder teaser trailer appeared to show the god of Greek mythology, aka the Olympians, making their debut in the MCU. However, the previously released Eternals film already established that some of those space robots were already the source material for some of the Greek gods of myth. So how will these two sides of the story be reconciled? Was Thena or Athena the being that the Greeks worshipped? In this episode of Big Question, Jessica Clemons and Off-Screen Producer Brandon examine the overlap between the Eternals and the Olympians history to figure out which ones the legends were really based on.

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MOON KNIGHT: Was Alexander “Great” Because of Ammit? | BQ Apr 24, 2022

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Does learning that Alexander the Great was once the avatar of Ammit cast his achievements in a whole new light? Go to http://fahertybrand.com and use code BIGQUESTION to get 20% off.

The latest episode of Moon Knight had Steven Grant finding the long-lost tomb of Alexander the Great in his search for Ammit’s ushabti. This leads to the revelation that Alexander of Macedonia was once the avatar of Ammit. Is that why this conqueror is known as “the Great,” because he had the powers of an Egyptian god at his disposal? In this episode of Big Question, MT and Off-Screen Producer Brandon go through some of Alexander the Great’s greatest accomplishments to see how likely it was that Ammit was making it all possible.

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