Marvel Cinematic University

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Marvel Did What?! - Episode 2 - X-Men Unlimited #7 Jul 15, 2020

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In Episode 2 of Marvel Did What?! Steph and AC revisit Storm’s trauma in X-Men Unlimited #7. The two discuss what makes this issue so good, storm’s strength, the reason why the villain Candra is so good at being bad, and why Jamil’s ending is perfect. Also, a lively discussion on the MCU and integrating it’s stronger characters and stories. Issue details: Colorist: Matt Webb Inker: Joe Rubenstein Letterer: Richard Starklings Penciler: John Romita Jr Writer: Howard Mackie Follow Steph: @Steph_I_Will Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95

A Conversation with Howard Bryant Jul 08, 2020

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Senior writer for ESPN and author of 'Full Dissident' (and more) Howard Bryant joins the show for a sprawling conversation on the MCU and his life reading and collecting comics. He talks about his love for Daredevil, the arcs of Iron Man and Captain America, the legacy that Infinity War and Endgame will leave, and a lot more. Howard is one of the smartest people you'll hear on most topics, and the MCU is no exception. An awesome conversation. Follow Howard: @hbryant42 Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie Follow Jerome (miss you): @blackdragonroll Rate, review, and subscribe!

GHOST RIDER (with Zach Harper) Jun 11, 2020

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Just one year before the MCU began with Iron Man, a little Marvel movie called Ghost Rider was released, and it was... something. Nicolas Cage scholar and national NBA writer for The Athletic Zach Harper joins the crew to look back on the story of Johnny Blaze. Follow Zach: @talkhoops Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Rate, review, subscribe.

forward Jun 04, 2020

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AC, Jerome, and Jake are joined by AC's brother Raf to discuss the protests, police brutality, and where we go from here. We'll be back with the regularly scheduled programming next week.

LOGAN (with Mariano Bivins) May 17, 2020

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With no new content coming our way any time soon, the team took a look back at 2017's LOGAN. Joining them to breakdown this masterpiece of superhero filmmaking is Mariano Bivins (Count the Dings, DefPen). We discuss how this film benefits from its R-rating, what the X-Men should look like in the MCU, and whether Logan is as washed a dad as AC. Follow Mariano: @Mariannoo Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow AC: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

THOR Character Retrospective (with Michael Springthorpe) May 07, 2020

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We're not talking about the God of Hammers! Jake, Jerome, Anthony, and guest Michael Springthorpe look back at Thor Odinson's progression through the MCU: what went right, what went wrong, etc. We recap our favorite Thor moments and lines, and discuss where the character should go moving forward. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Michael: @springthorpeman Follow AC: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Rate, review, subscribe, etc.

CAPTAIN AMERICA - Character Retrospective Apr 29, 2020

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Our Character Retrospective series continues as we tackle the First Avenger, Captain America. We use our favorite moments and scenes to discuss Cap's corniness, his sincerity, and what makes him a special hero. Thanks to friend of the show @springthorpeman for his voicemail breaking down the "daddyfication" of Captain America, and thanks to @muazimus & @eric_giacometti for their e-mails. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie Send your voicemails to mcuniversitypodcast@gmail.com for our THOR retrospective next week! Rate, review subscribe!

IRON MAN - Character Retrospective (with Nitz) Apr 22, 2020

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We begin our Character Retrospectives series with the man who started it all, Tony Stark. We trace his growth and development as a character from 2008’s Iron Man all the way to 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Some topics include: favorite scene, what’s aged the best, and what would you change about the character? Follow Nitz: @nitzbluv Follow the show; @MCUniversityPod Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Rate, review, and subscribe!

MCU Character Bracket -- Endgame Apr 18, 2020

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The Marvel Cinematic University Character Bracket has concluded! AC, Jerome, & Jake recap the inevitability that is Tony Stark. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Thanks for the voicemails from: •Michael Springthorpe (@springthorpeman) + cameo •Cecilia (@ceceliamstokes1) Continue to send your voicemails in for to mcuniversitypodcast@gmail.com! Rate, review, subscribe, and share with your cousin!

MCU Character Bracket -- ELITE EIGHT Recap + FINAL FOUR Preview Apr 11, 2020

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The Marvel Cinematic University Character Bracket is almost over! AC, Jerome, & Jake convene to recap the Elite Eight, preview the Final Four, and listen to some truly contentious voicemails. And yes, we do inevitably talk about Iron Man 3 at one point. Follow the show: @MCUniversityPod Follow Jake: @TheJakeChristie Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll Follow Anthony: @ACSSpotlight95 Thanks for the voicemails from… •Storm Bennett (@st0rmb11) •Rico Albarracin (@alwayscriticpod) •Michael Springthorpe (@springthorpeman) •Muaz Z. (@muazimus) Send your voicemails in for next week to mcuniversitypodcast@gmail.com! Rate, review, subscribe, and share with your cousin!

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