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We Have Avengers: Doomsday Theories, Sebastian Stan Confirmed as Two-Face | Phase Hero Jan. 14, 2026 Jan 15, 2026

Avengers: Doomsday has released all four of the teaser trailers that have been expected to hit theaters with Avatar: Fire and Ash... but the Russo Bros. are saying they are something else now?! Plus, Brad Winderbaum is dropping updates about Daredevil and Vision Quest, as well as the MCU seeing some interesting Black Panther 3 teases sneak out this week. On the DC Universe side, Sebastian Stan's role as Harvey Dent / Two-Face has been confirmed to be just that in The Batman - Part II, while James Gunn offered a solid update about Creature Commandos Season 2! Plus, BD saw 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and has thoughts!!

Michael Rooker: Superman, Guardians, Peacemaker, and More! Jan 13, 2026

Michael Rooker is the Main Character of this interview, talking about his work on The Walking Dead as Merle Dixon, his work in the MCU as Yondu in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, and his four roles in the DC Universe in such titles as The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, Superman, and Creature Commandos. Rooker and BD have done several interviews in the past and been on stages at comic con events in various cities together but this is the first time the two have sat down for a longform interview and Rooker is officially the first guest on The Brandon Davis Show, BD's new series which has a new podcast feed under that name!

This episode was recorded at Rukaa Sushi in Peachtree City, Georgia, a sushi restaurant recently opened and owned by Rooker!

Phase Hero goes on, as usual! Relevant interviews from BD's Main Character series will be available here, emphasizing the Marvel, DC, and other popular roles primarily discussed on the show!

The Brandon Davis Show links:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brandon-davis-show/id1862894868

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1W05x3vbIOAyKitXO6R7F5

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PySrNvqmGes&list=PL-FxQrJ8G66KdLF0iR3q3FszezW_NzTPt

Avengers: Doomsday Might Make a Trillion, Sebastian Stan Joins Batman | Jan. 7, 2026 Jan 09, 2026

Avengers: Doomsday teasers are drumming up enough hype to make a trillion dollars at this point? Okay, no, not literally but the detractors are going so mad when we share hype so let's keep it rolling! The X-Men are back! Plus, Bucky Barnes actor Sebastian Stan is on his way to the DC Universe to join Batman?!

Marvel & DC: 2026 Hype Rankings for MCU & DC Universe Movies & Shows Dec 31, 2025

With 12 titles to choose from on the 2026 slate for Marvel and DC Universe projects, it is time to reveal the hype rankings from BD, Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron! X-Men '97 Season 2, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, The Punisher Special Presentation, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2, Vision Quest, Avengers: Doomsday, and Amazon's Spider-Noir are the eligible titles on the Marvel side. Supergirl, Lanterns, and Clayface are the eligible titles on the DC side! Each host runs through their 10 most anticipated titles of the year from this pool, sharing why they are excited for each and if they think their most-anticipated titles will be their favorites when the year ends!

Best of 2025 Movies & TV: Top 10 Rankings Revealed Dec 26, 2025

BD, Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron come together for one of 2025's last episodes, this time sharing their Top 10 movies and shows of the year. Any TV show or movie released in 2025 is eligible to be selected, regardless of streaming or cable, theaters or Netflix, or otherwise! Marvel, DC, A24, Disney, Apple TV, and everything in between... this episode brings up some of the year's favorites and some of its biggest surprises!

James Cameron Talks Avatar: Fire and Ash Spoilers | Director Debrief Dec 19, 2025

Avatar: Fire and Ash mastermind James Cameron sits down with Brandon Davis to break down some of the movie's biggest themes and moments in this new Director Debrief episode. This conversation discusses some of the film's heavier themes and Cameron's personal journey as a filmmaker, with spoilers for Avatar: Fire and Ash being featured in the conversation. From portraying the battles thematically to personal touches and experiences added onto the characters, Cameron gets candid about which scenes he had to fight to keep in the movie and more! Following Cameron's conversation with BD, Stephen Lang and Oona Chaplin are the main characters of the next interview to discuss their work as Quaritch and Varang, respectively.

Avengers: Doomsday Teasers, Supergirl Trailer | Dec. 17, 2025 Dec 18, 2025

Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day teasers have gotten everybody fired up as we get ourselves ready for Wonder Man. Meanwhile, Supergirl's trailer is out in the world while Lanterns dropped its first look with a few seconds of footage in an HBO Max teaser. Plus, Brad Pitt and Dave Bautista rumors got hot and acknowledged before the Oscars were announced for YouTube.

Supergirl Trailer Discussion & DC Universe Updates Dec 11, 2025

Supergirl finally brought its trailer to the world, with BD and Jenna having attended the official preview event in New York City! This episode is a breakdown of the trailer with loads of insights from the Woman of Tomorrow comic from Tom King, as well as insights and updates about the DC Universe after talking with James Gunn and Peter Safran at the event! More Supergirl and DC Universe content to come!

Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Insights & More | Dec. 11, 2025 Dec 11, 2025

It's time to address the rumors about the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, regarding when and how we will see it. It's coming... but not in the way you might have thought or hoped. Plus, more updates about the MCU like Hugh Jackman's Wolverine journey and other insights from cast members. On the DC Universe side (which comes first in this episode), James Gunn and Peter Safran have updates about the future as the Supergirl trailer is set to drop. Plus, a Jamie rant about the Golden Globes adding a podcast category!

Sara Sampaio on Superman's Eve Tessmacher, Jimmy Olsen, and DC Universe Future | The Main Character Dec 08, 2025

After joining the DC Universe with Superman, Sara Sampaio joins Brandon Davis to discuss her role as Eve Tessmacher! This interview contains spoilers for Superman and Peacemaker, as well as insights into Sara's acting & modeling careers, her experiences with cast members & director James Gunn, and what she hopes to see happen with Eve Tessmacher in the future movies and shows!

Upcoming interviews include James Cameron, Michael Rooker, Maria Gabriela de Faria, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, the cast and director of the new SpongeBob movie, and more!

Dec. 3, 2025: ScarJo in The Batman Part II, Mighty Avengers Revealed, & Avatar 3 Dec 04, 2025

Reports have come out that Scarlett Johansson is going to be joining the cast of The Batman - Part II, while another key cast member is reportedly not going to be a part of the saga's next installment. On the MCU side of things, Avengers: Doomsday had a major update in regards to Sam Wilson's Avengers team and a surprising character who will be a part of it and more has come out from Marvel Studios projects and talent! Plus, BD attended the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere and has spoiler-free thoughts to share on the film!

Upcoming interviews episodes feature Sara Sampaio, Maria Gabriela de Faria, Michael Rooker, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, James Cameron, and more!

Upcoming Phase Hero episodes with Jenna, BD, Jamie, and Aaron include 2025's Best-Of rankings and a 2026 anticipation rankings episode!

Supergirl Trailer Reports, MCU Cast Quotes | Nov 26, 2025 Nov 27, 2025

Marvel actors like Hugh Jackman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Kelsey Grammer have dropped quotes about possible returns as Wolverine, Doctor Strange, and Beast respectively. Meanwhile, Sadie Sink continues to get asked about Spider-Man: Brand New Day and one important person has hope for an Eternals sequel! In the DC Universe, the Supergirl trailer might be upon us and Lanterns got a solidified window of release while Clayface updates continue to pour in. This weekend, it's Wicked: For Good in its second week vs. Zootopia 2 for a massive box office! Plus, Jenna and Jamie have thoughts about the new Hunger Games movie trailer!

Phase Hero is live on Wednesday night at 10pm ET / 7pm PT with a recap of the week's biggest Marvel & DC movie news, along with other major movie updates and loads of insights and opinions.

Wicked: For Good Review & Discussion Nov 24, 2025

Wicked: For Good is finally here and BD, Jamie, Jenna, and Aaron have their review of the movie with a thoughtful discussion of it! Is Wicked: For Good as good as the first Wicked movie? Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo delivered original songs, as well as classics from the Wicked musical, under the direction of Jon M. Chu... so how did the saga wrap up for Elphaba and Glinda... and is it a good story, playing on that which originated in The Wizard of Oz? This review contains spoilers for Wicked: For Good, as well as score out-of-10!

Black Panther 3, Jimmy Olsen Show, Wicked: For Good Reaction Nov 20, 2025

Following a week of massive rumors for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars... as well as a wild new DC Universe show getting reported on, Phase Hero returns with a massive Season 2 premiere rounding up all of the latest major movie and TV news. Plus, BD went to the Wicked: For Good premiere by the time this releases. Hear all about it and more!

Superman & Peacemaker's LuthorCorp: Stephen Blackehart & Bonnie Discepolo Interview Nov 17, 2025

James Gunn brought Stephen Blackehart and Bonnie Discepolo to the DC Universe as Sydney Happerson and Ali Jessop, respectively. Now, they have appeared in Superman and Peacemaker, with potentially massive roles ahead as Man of Tomorrow gears up to film in April! Brandon Davis hosts the latest DC Universe deep dive with the cast who bring the world and its characters to life, following The Morning After Pod with a focus on Superman and more in the franchise! They both previously appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy movies, with this interview discussing the work on the Marvel side, as well! Everything from the credits scenes to costume designs and relationships with Lex Luthor is covered!

Stephen Blackehart and Bonnie Discepolo are this episodes Main Characters!

Full video of this interview is available at on YouTube.

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MCU Infinity Saga Rankings | Phase Hero 100 Nov 13, 2025

If the MCU had a Phase Zero, this podcast would start there... but there are Phase One, Two, and Three for the Phase Hero podcast to rank with the Infinity Saga for Ep. 100! BD, Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron got together live in the Hollywood studio r to reveal their official rankings of the Infinity Saga movies. The Phase Hero community is encouraged not only to share whose ranking list they most agree with... but participate during the live show and drop their rankings in the comment section! Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hulk, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Ant-Man, and Avengers movies are all eligible from 2008 through 2019!

his episode has been a long time coming, as many fans, followers, and subscribers have been requesting insights about the Infinity Saga rankings for years... To celebrate more than 100 episodes and a full year of Phase Hero, the hosts are together in LA to honor those wishes! Phase Hero 100 merch is available now on PhaseHero.com for a limited time only. Phase Hero is available now on all major podcast platforms. Please subscribe to the @BrandonDavisBD channel here for more videos and the Phase Hero feed on all platforms for more (and exclusive) episodes! Special thanks to Scott Autrey.

Predator: Badlands Spoilers w/ Dan Trachtenberg | Director Debrief Nov 10, 2025

Predator: Badlands director Dan Trachtenberg sits down with Brandon Davis for a Director Debrief discussion. This conversation includes full spoilers for the film which introduces Predator fans to Dek of the Yautja and infuses Weyland Yutani tech from the Alien franchises in the story, starting with Elle Fanning's Thia. This conversation includes film technique breakdowns, influences from other Alien and Predator movies, inspiration for the movie itself, and where Trachtenberg is taking the franchise after Pray, Killer of Killers, and Predator: Badlands. Having teased his next idea already, there is more context for what might be next with the returns of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Glover's Dutch and Mike characters, as well as Amber Midthunder's Naru. This Dan Trachtenberg interview contains spoilers. Director Debrief is currently featured on the Phase Hero podcast feed on all major podcast platforms, with more thoughts from BD about the film and Easter eggs caught from two viewings! Subscribe to the YouTube channel here and to Phase Hero on all major podcast platforms for more!

Finally, Avengers: Doomsday Updates & Predator: Badlands Reviews Nov 05, 2025

Avengers: Doomsday is getting actually significant updates from actors involved (especially Simu Liu)! Plus, there is more to discuss from the MCU like Wonder Man's first clip being released, an interesting take on Loki's alternate ending, and more. The DC Universe had a quiet week but The Batman Part II and Clayface got some production member updates and script opinions. Outside of the super hero worlds, Predator: Badlands is dropping this weekend and BD has a lot to say about the film in a spoiler-free way! This live episode covers the latest major movie updates... including The Mummy, Miss Piggy, and more!!

Plus, the official announcement of plans for next week's Episode 100 - which is both a celebration of 100+ episodes and the podcast's first birthday! Episode 100 merch is available now on PhaseHero.com for a limited time!

This Monday, Predator: Badlands director Dan Trachtenberg joins the podcast for a Director Debrief episode!

Peacemaker Fallout, Spider-Man: Brand New Day News, Star Wars' Canceled Movie Oct 22, 2025

Peacemaker's Season 2 finale is continuing to be debated on whether or not it lived up to the hype and how it will set up the DC Universe going forward. Plus, James Gunn did a whole bunch of interviews to share insights about his future plans for the franchise as it heads to Man of Tomorrow! Spider-Man: Brand New Day has a whole bunch of updates following set photos and casting rumors, while Charle Cox and the Marvel TV team offered some updates at New York Comic Con, as well. Then, Wicked: For Good has found its Cowardly Lion and Adam Driver shared details of a cancelled Star Wars movie which many of us wish was not cancelled! All of that and more in today's live episode!

Phase Hero's summer merch will disappear from PhaseHero.com on Friday and be gone forever!

Tron: Ares Review & Interviews | Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, Joachim Ronning Oct 21, 2025

BD and Jamie review Tron: Ares after Jamie attended the film's LA premiere and BD talked with the cast in New York City. This review and interview series was recorded before New York Comic Con. The review portion contains spoilers for the movie. The interviews with Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee, and Joachim Ronning do not contain spoilers for Tron: Ares but do add new insights to their experiences working on the movie and even call back to some WandaVision shenanigans with Peters.

Brad Winderbaum, Krysten Ritter, & Terry Matalas | Jessica Jones, Vision Question, and Marvel TV on Phase Hero LIVE Oct 14, 2025

Brandon Davis hosts the first ever Phase Hero LIVE with special guests; Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum, Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter, and Vision Quest showrunner Terry Matalas! This interview directly follows the Marvel TV & Animation panel from New York Comic Con, which featured Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, X-Men '97, Daredevil: Born Again, Wonder Man, and Vision Quest. Ritter got one of the biggest reactions on the Empire Stage for her return as Jessica Jones and Vision Quest closed out the panel with a thunderous applause. All of that is discussed in this special Phase Hero episode recorded at the West Side Comedy Club!

This episode of Phase Hero LIVE is presented by Sideshow. To enter Sideshow's giveaway and get 30% off, head to side.show/whatif.

Phase Hero LIVE was created, produced, hosted, and edited by Brandon Davis. Recorded by David Rojas and Anthony Hernandez. Production assistance by Kay Dinsdale. Special thanks to the Marvel team, Sideshow, West Side Comedy Club, Jenna Anderson, and every guest in attendance.

New York Comic Con 2025 Recap Oct 12, 2025

BD and Jenna recap their time at New York Comic Con, from the panels to the celebrity interactions and more. Jenna has a focus on the comic book world's biggest news from panels and BD pulls the curtain back on hosting some panels on the Empire Stage for the first time. This includes discussions about the Marvel TV panel, DC and Marvel Comics, Mortal Kombat II, collectibles found on the show floor, and more! Thanks to everyone who came out for the first ever live events and everyone who said hello at the convention!

Peacemaker Season 2 Finale, Freddie Stroma Interview | The Morning After Pod Oct 10, 2025

BD and Jenna review the Season 2 finale of Peacemaker with every character's major moments and what it all means for the DC Universe going forward. Did the Peacemaker Season 2 finale live up to the hype? What is next for the 11th Street Kids? From Chris Smith to Emilia Harcourt and Sasha Bordeaux and Rick Flag Sr.... this episode covers a lot of ground. Plus, Checkmater and Salvation are explained by Jenna, the Professor of all things DC Comics! Then, Vigilante actor Freddie Stroma joins the podcast from the first ever live recording of The Morning After Pod. The interview touches on some of his major moments throughout the series, reactions to big events in the finale, insights from the set, and more! Big thanks to ScoopFlow for helping to coordinate the event and make it possible, as well as Freddie himself and DC Studios!

Judomaster Actor Nhut Le! | The Morning After Pod Bonus #2 Oct 09, 2025

Peacemaker's Judomaster actor Nhut Le opens up about playing one of the DC Universe's greatest menaces, following a more personal series of scenes in Episode 7 of Season 2. Nhut Le has been a part of the show since its first season, scarfing down Hot Cheetos and flipping his way through action beats. In this interview, all of that is covered and more from the experience of working with John Cena, James Gunn, Danielle Brookes, and the rest of the Peacemaker crew.

Major Announcements & NYCC Preview Show! Oct 07, 2025

Ahead of New York Comic Con, BD and Jenna hop on to share some massive news about the upcoming convention and events which the Phase Hero podcasts and its first spinoff will be a hosting! Plus, a previous of which panels they will attending, hosting, and everything to look forward to from the event! Marvel, Invincible, Game of Thrones, DC Comics, and so much more is headed to the big October show! New York Comic Con 2025 is officially upon us, so get ready to head up to the tristate with us!

Steve Agee Interview | Peacemaker: The Morning After Pod Bonus #1 Oct 07, 2025

Peacemaker star Steve Agee sits down with Brandon Davis for the first bonus episode of The Morning After Pod: Phase Hero's Peacemaker podcast! This interview covers everything in the DC Universe which has been released until Season 2, Episode 7 of Peacemaker with only the Season 2 finale remaining! Agee has appeared as John Economos in The Suicide Squad, both seasons of Peacemaker, Creature Commandos, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. This conversation tackles all of that, the future, and more!

Marvel Zombies Review & Discussion Oct 05, 2025

Marvel Zombies has released all four episodes of the TV-MA series on Disney+ and it's time for a spoiler-filled review and discussion! In this episode, BD, Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron break down the Marvel Animation show in all its gory glory! Plus, there are some additional insights highlighting the Phase Hero interview with Marvel Zombies mastermind Bryan Andrews sprinkled into the discussion (full Bryan Andrews interview episode is also available now!).

Peacemaker S2E7 Recap, David Denman Interview | The Morning After Pod #7 Oct 04, 2025

BD and Jenna breakdown Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 7 with every major moment involving the DC Universe characters and their adventure to Earth-X! Then, David Denman joins Brandon Davis for an exclusive interview about the episode and everything in the DC Universe leading to this point! Denman portrays Keith in the DC Universe's series on HBO Max, a character which has been a part of the major Earth-X twist from the alternate dimension being visited throughout the season. This interview discusses Keith, Chris, and Auggie's family dynamic, working with John Cena, and the future for Keith in the DC Universe after the shocking fight between him and the 11th Street Kids. Will Keith return in the DC Universe? All of that and more!

Avengers: Doomsday Wrap, Man of Tomorrow, and The Smashing Machine Oct 02, 2025

All of the week's latest MCU, DC Universe, and major movie news plus reactions to The Smashing Machine and One Battle After Another after attending early screenings! Avengers: Doomsday has wrapped production, Tom Holland is recovering from his head injury on the Spider-Man set, and the Wolverine game got a wild M-rated trailer. DC's side saw Man of Tomorrow & Peacemaker theories by the dozen while one actor officially wants to join. All of this and more!

Peacemaker S2E6, James Gunn Interview | The Morning After Pod Sep 26, 2025

BD and Jenna Anderson break down the hyped-up Episode 6 of Peacemaker Season 2, complete with insights on the big Earth-X twist, Chris and Emilia's emotional scene, the double Vigilante moments, and more. Then, James Gunn sits down with Brandon Davis to discuss Peacemaker and all of the DC Universe, following Season 2 Episode 6 of the HBO Max series. This episode of The Morning After Pod: Phase Hero's Peacemaker Podcast contains spoilers for Superman, Creature Commandos, and Peacemaker through its sixth episode of Season 2. Towards the end of the conversation, updates in regards to Batman, Clayface, and other upcoming DC Universe projects are offered while the preceding portion of the conversation sees Gunn open up about Peacemaker, Emilia Harcourt, Adrian Chase/Vigilante, Rick Flag Sr., the Lex Luthor cameo, and more major elements of the very-hyped Peacemaker episode which he directed.

Marvel Zombies Discussion | Director Debrief w/ Bryan Andrews Sep 24, 2025

Marvel Zombies writer, EP, and director Bryan Andrews joins Brandon Davis for a Director Debrief! This in-depth conversation touches on Bryan's origin story with Marvel Studios and his future with Avengers movies, while focusing the majority of the conversation on his work behind Marvel Zombies! Marvel Zombies, a 4-episode series on Disney+, follows up on the "Zombies" episode from What If..? Season 1. Andrews also worked on What If..? before helming the Zombies series. This interview contains full spoilers for Marvel Zombies, breaking down each episode as well as discussing what could be coming in the show's second season if a second season is ordered from Marvel!

Big thanks to Reel Rejects for the time in their studio to record this interview with Andrews!

Peacemaker S2E5 Recap, Jennifer Holland Interview | The Morning After Pod Sep 19, 2025

Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 5 recap and discussion with BD and Jenna Anderson, covering all things from Rick Flag Sr's quest for revenge to the big reveal of Sasha Bordeaux's true nature. Plus, what's going on with Harcourt and Peacemaker from here and the alternate dimension journey? This is the last episode we have seen before diving into the famous James Gunn favorites, so theories are abound!

Then, Jennifer Holland sits down with Brandon Davis to talk about Emilia Harcourt's future in the DC Universe and all things about it up until Season 2 Episode 5 of Peacemaker! This interview discusses her work in Season 1, her appearance in The Suicide Squad, getting into great physical shape to bring Emilia back for Season 2, and the possible future for the character. Plus, the popular Earth-X theory is gaining a lot of steam, with Holland weighing in on the much-hyped final episodes ahead and why they are James Gunn's favorites of the bunch.

First Look at Doctor Doom, The Batman 2 Updates, and Super Mario Galaxy Sep 18, 2025

Avengers: Doomsday revealed several first looks in interesting forms at a Disney marketing expo out of Shanghai. Other Marvel news includes insights from James Marsden about returning as Cyclops, a new Marvel Zombies trailer, and Fantastic Four: First Steps getting its home release and bonus features! On the DC Universe side, we finally have Matt Reeves talking about The Batman Part 2, an actor who wants to play Swamp Thing, and a debate about whether or not Green Lantern could "absolutely" take on Superman as James Gunn says. Plus, Super Mario Galaxy is officially on the way as a follow up to Nintendo's massive animated movie!

The Dark Knight 4, Blade, Superman, and Foundation Season 3 Finale | David S. Goyer Interview Sep 13, 2025

David S. Goyer, the pen behind so many popular titles and moments in movies and television - especially super hero movies - joins BD for an exclusive interview. The conversation touches on his work on Blade movies in the late 90s, the Venom and Doctor Strange movies he wrote but never had made, Man of Steel transitioning into the new Superman, and more. The second half of the conversation contains spoilers for Foundation and its Season 3 finale which has now released on Apple TV, featuring shocking reveals about The Mule, Gaal, Demerzel's fate, Lee Pace's future with the show, the Cleon empire, and more.

Peacemaker S2E4 Recap, Frank Grillo Interview | The Morning After Pod Sep 12, 2025

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 4 recap and review by BD and Jenna before an interview with Rick Flag Sr. actor Frank Grillo! This episode recaps the many massive events of the latest episode, such as the origins of the Quantum Unfolding Chamber, the theories surrounding Auggie, the hunt for Eagly by Michael Rooker's new character, and a massive theory from Jenna about the origin of Peacemaker's helmets!

The Morning After Pod: Phase Hero's Peacemaker Podcast features Frank Grillo this week, diving into his work on both Superman and Peacemaker. He also discussed some of the memorable moments from working on Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War while he was Brock Rumlow & Crossbones in the MCU.

Chris Evans in Avengers: Doomsday Shape, Insane Peacemaker Theory, and Movie News Sep 11, 2025

Chris Evans showed up at Toronto International Film Festival looking ready to hop back into his Captain America role... all while Avengers: Doomsday is filming and an interesting tease from the Russo Brothers has made its way online. Plus, Tom Holland and Tom Holland are talking about Spider-Man: Brand New Day! On the DC side, James Gunn is offering insights about Man of Tomorrow, Peacemaker has arrived in Fortnite, and one project is getting a writing overhaul which could be indicative of larger changes while The Penguin cleaned up with EMMY awards! Outside of super heroes, Wake Up Dead Man dropped a trailer, Jumanji 3 got an update from Dwayne Johnson, and Michael Caine is coming out of retirement for quite a shocking choice...! All of this and more is covered in this live recording of Phase Hero!

Superman Sequel & The Batman II, Avengers Updates, & The Smashing Machine Sep 09, 2025

James Gunn has officially announced the Superman "sequel" which he has been writing, with Man of Tomorrow being revealed for July of 2027! The Batman II has also had some updates in regards to filming and script reactions from the cast. On the Marvel side, Avengers: Doomsday has gotten some big updates from Channing Tatum and Simu Liu while Dwayne Johnson's The Smashing Machine gets a wild applause out of Venice! All of this and more in this week's live episode of Phase Hero!

Peacemaker S2E3 Recap, Robert Patrick Interview | The Morning After Pod Sep 05, 2025

BD and Jenna break down the events of Episode 3 from Peacemaker Season 2 before an interview with Auggie Smith himself Robert Patrick kicks off! The episode saw the return of a fan-favorite character from The Suicide Squad as John Cena's Chris Smith explored the other dimension, all while the home world saw relaitonships grow and tensions heighten following the duck attack of Fleury! This podcast contains spoilers for all DC Universe projects released until the most recent episode of Peacemaker.

Robert Patrick discusses his work as The White Dragon and The Blue Dragon in Peacemaker, while also reflecting on his time working with John Cena in The Marine and shares stories about working on Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Upcoming guests for the podcast are announced at the end of the interview!

Peacemaker S2E2 Recap, Sol Rodriguez Interview | The Morning After Pod Aug 29, 2025

BD and Jenna recap and review Episode 2 of Peacemaker's second season before a deep dive into the DC Unvierse with Sasha Bordeaux actress Sol Rodriguez!

Sol Rodriguez joins The Morning After Pod: Phase Hero's Peacemaker Podcast to discuss her role as Sasha Bordeaux in the DC Universe! Rodriguez debuted in the Season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, taking on the role known best from comics as the bodyguard to Bruce Wayne. This interview contains spoilers for Superman, Peacemaker, and DC Universe projects released to date but does not discuss upcoming episodes or moments. It also touches on fun threads from comics which could make their way to the screen, what the experience of joining the DC Universe, and how working with John Cena made Rodriguez into a wrestling fan!

Previous guest Sean Gunn is available now on episode of of Phase Hero's The Morning After Pod and upcoming guests include Robert Patrick, Frank Grillo, Steve Agee, and more.

Deadpool in Doomsday, X-Men & DC Universe Updates, K-Pop Demon Hunters Records Aug 28, 2025

Ryan Reynolds is seemingly all but confirmed to appear in Avengers: Doomsday as Nightcrawler seems to have no idea what he's doing there! Meanwhile, the DC Universe has updates about The Penguin and The Batman II, along with other upcoming projects, just as K-Pop Demon Hunters becomes the biggest movie of all-time at Netflix! This episode will also feature a discussion about Peacemaker's Season 2 premiere!

Peacemaker S2E1 Recap, Sean Gunn Interview | The Morning After Pod Aug 22, 2025

Sean Gunn sits down with BD for a deep dive into the events of Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1, along with a complete look at his work in the DC Universe where he also plays GI Robot, Weasel, and Calendar Man. The interview contains spoilers for for Max Lord's scene in Peacemaker's Season 2 premiere! It also touches on Gunn's work as Kraglin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as whether or not Kraglin and Rocket might be coming back for the next Avengers movies.

The Morning After Pod: Phase Hero's Peacemaker Podcast also sees Jenna and BD review and recap the episode with Easter eggs, opinions, and more before the week's interview plays!

Peacemaker Reviews, Spider-Man 4 Reveals, & Nobody 2 Insanity Aug 15, 2025

The reviews are in for Peacemaker and BD has seen the first five episodes, sharing a spoiler-free reaction to the series in this episode of Phase Hero from August 15! Plus, James Gunn dropped a bunch of insights to DC Universe plans while doing interviews with new quotes about Superman, Bloodsport, Harley Quinn, and more. On the Marvel side, a New York Comic Con panel is on the way while Ryan Reynolds seems to be teasing a Deadpool appearance in one of the upcoming Avengers movies and Spider-Man has come face-to-face with the Punisher in new set photos. Plus, thoughts on Nobody 2, as the film gets ready to open in theaters!

First Friday Fam Mail | BD & Jenna Aug 08, 2025

First Friday Fam Mail is officially here! BD & Jenna answer questions submitted by the Phase Hero family, ranging from career moments to geeky theory questions. This episode will release on the first Friday of each month and have a different pair of Phase Hero hosts answering questions each time! This August edition features a dozen questions and updates on the crew's journeys, memories, and movie tastes!

To submit questions for September: phaseheropod@gmail.com

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Updates, Eyes of Wakanda Review Aug 06, 2025

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dominated social media feeds with photos and videos from Glasgow showing Tom Holland's MCU hero swinging through the streets of what will be repurposed as New York City for the movie! Additional news includes updates on Fantastic Four: First Steps' box office, Superman's soaring continuing, and more movie, Marvel, and DC updates. Plus, Eyes of Wakanda has arrived and the end of this Phase Hero episode dives into the full series!

The Naked Gun Director Debrief + Paul Walter Hauser Interview Aug 02, 2025

Paul Walter Hauser and Akiva Schaffer talk with Brandon Davis about The Naked Gun, the latest great comedy to hit theaters. Hauser's interview is a spoiler-free good time which culminated in a wrestling stunt better consumed on video. Schaffer's interview is the official Director Debrief of Phase Hero, centered around the events and choices made in The Naked Gun and shedding a light on how some of the major cameos came to be.

SDCC Recap + Fantastic Four's Box Office Aug 01, 2025

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is in the books, with Peacemaker having been one of the biggest headlines of the weekend! Predator: Badlands, Tron: Ares, and more had a major presence in terms of panels, while Marvel focused on a Fantastic Four: First Steps-themed booth. A lot of the headlines are still coming for Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Universe updates outside of SDCC, so this live episode of Phase Hero recaps the convention and all of the major movie headlines of the past week!

Steve Agee | Peacemaker & DC Universe Interview @ SDCC Jul 30, 2025

Steve Agee rolled into the studio put together by That Hashtag Show at San Diego Comic-Con for a Phase Hero interview focused on his work and life in the DC Universe. Agee debuted in the DC Universe as John Economos when James Gunn directed The Suicide Squad, where he also stood in for King Shark on the film's set. He then went on to portray Economos in Peacemaker Season 1, Creature Commandos, and will soon be returning in Peacemaker Season 2! This interview does not contain spoilers for the upcoming episodes but does discuss Steve's previous work in the franchise.

Fantastic Four: First Steps | Director Debrief w/ Matt Shakman Jul 29, 2025

It's time for the Director Debrief! The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman sits down with Brandon Davis for a thorough dive into the film, the choices behind-the-camera, lore, and more. This interview contains spoilers for Fantastic Four: First Steps, as it tackles details of the credits scene, major story points with Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm, and more. Shakman, who previously directed WandaVision, opens up about the movie for the first time in Phase Hero's Director Debrief!

Fantastic Four: First Steps Spoiler-Filled Review & Discussion Jul 25, 2025

Brandon Davis, Jenna Anderson, Jamie Jirak, and Aaron Perine review The Fantastic Four: First Steps together from the studio of ThatHashtagShow in San Diego! This fun discussion about Marvel's latest entry contains spoilers for the movie and a 10-score to round out the episode. Insights about Matt Shakman's Director Debrief episode, Easter eggs with comic insights from Professor Jenna, and some hot takes about the film are shared in this one. Plus, some discussion about the credits scene and where we might go with Avengers: Doomsday on the horizon! Thanks to ThatHashtagShow for the space to record.

Fantastic Four Reviews, MCU & DCU News + The Mighty Crabjoys Live! Jul 25, 2025

Fresh off of the Fantastic Four: First Steps premiere and junket, as well as the Freakier Friday events - BD, Jenna, and Aaron come together ahead of San Diego Comic-Con for a chat rounding up the Fantastic Four reviews, the many Marvel Cinematic Universe updates from Kevin Feige, the Superman box office records for the year, Clayface news, the Avatar: Fire and Ash trailer, and more movie updates. Plus, a surprise appearance from Lou Lou Safran and Eric Nally, members of the Mighty Crabjoys!

Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner | Fantastic Four: First Steps Interview Jul 21, 2025

Ralph Ineson and Julia Garner open up about portraying Galactus and Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer in Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps in this fun and informative interview hosted by Phase Hero's Brandon Davis. This interview contains no spoilers for the upcoming movie, rather it sheds a light on how the two performers played the cosmic MCU characters. This is part the Fantastic Four Takeover, which includes interviews, reviews, and more from Fantastic Four: First Steps events!

Full Fantastic Four: First Steps Takeover schedule: Sunday - Pedro Pascal interview Monday - Julia Garner & Ralph Ineson interview Tuesday - Spoiler-free movie review (audio only) Wednesday - Review round-up, weekly news episode Thursday - Premiere vlog (YouTube only) Friday - Spoiler-filled review and discussion Saturday - Matt Shakman Director Debrief

Pedro Pascal | Fantastic Four: First Steps Interview Jul 20, 2025

Pedro Pascal sits down with Brandon Davis for an exclusive interview with the Phase Hero podcast! This interview contains no spoilers for the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps movie but sheds light on his experience joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and forming Marvel's First Family. It also includes Pascal's perspective on joining the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, filming alongside some of the biggest Marvel stars in the world for the next big ensemble!

Major thanks to Pascal for going out of his way to make sure this interview had the opportunity to exist.

Full Fantastic Four: First Steps Takeover schedule:

Sunday - Pedro Pascal interview

Monday - Julia Garner & Ralph Ineson interview

Tuesday - Spoiler-free movie review (audio only)

Wednesday - Review round-up, weekly news episode

Thursday - Premiere vlog (YouTube only)

Friday - Spoiler-filled review and discussion

Saturday - Matt Shakman Director Debrief

Superman Box Office Soars, Fantastic Four Doing Too Much, EMMY Rant Confirmed! Jul 16, 2025

Superman is soaring, especially at the domestic box office! Fantastic Four: First Steps is starting its all-out push but did the recent trailer show too much? Plus, Supergirl, The Naked Gun, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and - of course - thoughts about the EMMY nominations (and snubs) from Jamie and the gang. BD, Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron hop in for a fun new Phase Hero episode rounding up all of the latest Marvel, DC, and major movie news!

Superman Review & Discussion w/ Spoilers Jul 11, 2025

Superman is finally here with opening night screenings having kicked off the movie's worldwide release. In this live podcast recording, the Phase Hero crew of Brandon Davis, Jenna Anderson, Jamie Jirak, and Aaron Perine, the entirety of Superman is fair game for a discussion. From major DC Universe Easter eggs to hot takes about the characters, it's all broken down in this exciting new episode! How did James Gunn do? Are David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan the definitive Superman / Clark Kent and Lois Lane? When will there be a Superman 2? What is next for the DC Universe? Let's talk about it!

David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Holut | Superman Interview Jul 10, 2025

Superman stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult open up about portraying Superman / Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor, respectively. This interview contains insight about the movie and some may consider elements of the Lois Lane question to contain spoiler-y insights, though it is based on intel obtained from the trailer for Superman. The questions aim to be spoiler-free. This also features the complete audio of an exclusive reveal of the Superman figure by Hot Toys which will be made available soon! Brandon Davis hosts this interview for Phase Hero.

Superman Review Round-Up, Fantastic Four Press Tour, Dune 3 News Jul 09, 2025

Superman reviews are officially here and the movie is surrounded by positivity as the DC Universe gets ready to launch this weekend. This episode of Phase Hero rounds up some of the reviews with thoughts from the hosts before featuring updates with the Fantastic Four: First Steps global promotional tour, Dune: Part 3 updates, and a look at the massive box office opening for Jurassic World Rebirth - but what does the Phase Hero crew think of the movie itself? Listen in to find out!

Superman Spoiler-Free Review Jul 08, 2025

The Superman embargo has officially lifted and BD & Jenna are here to share their spoiler-free thoughts on the film! This episode takes a look at what works best in the movie and what some of the issues might be for it, shining a light on the amount of hope injected into the new DC Universe. This is the first official reaction to Superman on Phase Hero with another episode scheduled to record live on Friday which will take a deep dive into the movie and rate it on a scale of 1-to-10!

James Gunn | Superman Interview Jul 07, 2025

Superman writer and director James Gunn sits down with BD to talk about the movie which aims to launch the DC Universe. This interview aims to be spoiler-free but includes very small details about the new film, such as insights about Superman's heroics. It also includes the full audio of the Hot Toys reveal which video is available of on social channels! James Gunn is the first interview kicking off the week of Superman on Phase Hero!

Ironheart Review & Discussion Jul 02, 2025

Ironheart has released all episodes on Disney+, meaning it is time for a spoiler-filled review and discussion! This episode of Phase Hero discusses the complete season of Ironheart, including the exciting finale episode, with a breakdown of what might be coming next, some Easter eggs found along the way, and more! The end of the episode includes 10-score ratings from the group!

Wonder Woman Casting, The Batman II & Superman Updates, Fantastic Four, and New Movie Hype Jul 02, 2025

A new Wonder Woman casting rumor has been addressed by James Gunn while the Superman press tour has fully taken flight. Plus, Fantastic Four seems to be starting its big push with new teasers and all relevant MCU updates updates of the week! Jurassic World Rebirth is making noise with review scores and two new movie trailer have people pretty fired up with The Running Man and Project Hail Mary.

Ironheart Reactions, Punisher in Spider-Man 4, and Superman Quotes Jun 24, 2025

Jon Bernthal is officially returning as the Punisher for Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Ironheart reactions are pouring in as we prepare for a new trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps! The X-Men got a director?! A new Marvel movie release date?! Plus, the director of Lanterns, James Hawes, opened up about the series for the first time with some big promises. Meanwhile, Superman is on a massive global press tour and James Gunn is dropping quotes about The Batman II script left and right.

28 Years Later | Director Debrief w/ Danny Boyle + Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Jodie Comer Jun 20, 2025

28 Years Later director Danny Boyle opens up about revisiting the rage virus infected world after all these years, which called for filming on the isolated Holy Island and using iPhones for very specific reasons! Unlike most other Director Debrief episodes, this interview with Boyle does not contain spoilers for 28 Years Later. Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer follow the Boyle interview with insights about their experience working on 28 Years Later, having a laugh with Phase Hero host Brandon Davis about working on the zombie movie. 28 Years Later has officially released in theaters at the time of this interview's release!

Fantastic Four Event, RDJ's Ironheart Message, & James Gunn Comments | MCU News Jun 19, 2025

Fantastic Four: First Steps had a creator event to promote new merchandise, Ironheart is nearing with Robert Downey Jr. sending love for her while wearing a Doctor Doom-themed hat from Avengers: Doomsday's set, and James Gunn got people fired up with his comments about Disney's output mandate and Marvel Studios. All of the latest MCU updates are in this new Marvel-centric episode of Phase Hero!

Superman, Clayface, and Supergirl Updates | DC Universe News Jun 18, 2025

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow officially got a new title, Clayface has been cast, Lanterns is wrapping up, and a Mister Miracle animated series is on the way. This episode of Phase Hero rounds up all of the DC Universe news and discourse as Superman just a couple of weeks away from hitting theaters! Plus, the Phase Hero crew gets honest on their thoughts about how some Snyder cultists plan to ruin people's experience seeing the new Superman movie. It's the first time Phase Hero has dedicated an entire episode to one major franchise, with an MCU-centric episode being available this week, as well!

Wonder Woman Reboot, Captain America's Return Quote Jun 11, 2025

A series of movie news events happened throughout the week, including a new Superman trailer being released to promote tickets going on sale! Plus, James Gunn confirmed a new Wonder Woman movie is on the way, Chris Evans dropped an interesting Avengers / Captain America quote, Ironheart has begun its press tour, and The Incredibles 3 got a surprise this week! It's all featured in this week's live episode of Phase Hero.

Superman vs. Fantastic Four? No Competition! Jun 09, 2025

Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps have tickets going on sale but there should be no competition between them according to James Gunn! Plus, Marvel updates for San Diego Comic-Con, Charlie Cox talking about Jessica Jones in Daredevil, updates on Superman and Peacemaker Season 2, and more from the Ballerina premiere where BD hosted interviews on the red carpet!

Spider-Man 4's New Character, Superman Runtime Rumors May 29, 2025

Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors are heating up with the Hulk being the latest given an expectation to appear... let's break that down! Plus, the runtimes of Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps might be out there, Peacemaker and DC Studios are going to San Diego Comic-Con, and more! This episode of Phase Hero covers the latest Marvel and DC news updates, as well as takes a look at major movie news from the past few days.

Avengers Delays, MCU Returns, and Supergirl Secrets May 26, 2025

Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars have officially been delayed, while other Marvel Cinematic Universe updates continue to pour in from the New York City pocket of the franchise. Plus, Supergirl star Milly Alcock is keeping secrets and Jai Courtney is open to returning to the DC Universe! Non-comic discussions include Mission: Impossible, Lilo & Stitch, Zootopia 2, and more! It's a LIVE Phase Hero episode on a Friday afternoon! Plus, a recap of BD's time at Epic Universe before the official grand opening!

Superman, Peacemaker, and Ironheart Trailer Discussions May 15, 2025

The Superman trailer is officially here, meaning it is time for Phase Hero to share their reactions and analysis! Plus, Peacemaker Season 2 dropped its trailer, Spider-Noir has a teaser out, and Ironheart finally released a full look at the series. This podcast episode contains reactions to all of the new Marvel and DC Universe footage, as well as thoughts on the news of Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier being up to direct the new X-Men movie.

Andor Interviews | Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Tony Gilroy, and More May 06, 2025

The cast and showruner of Andor Season 2 talk with Brandon Davis about the show's second and final season. Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Genevieve O'Reilly, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, and showrunner Tony Gilroy talk about their work which sends the characters straight into the story of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Cassian Andor, Bix, Mon Mothma, Dedra Miro, and Syril Karn's stories are dissected and analyzed in these fun interviews which took place ahead of Star Wars Celebration in Japan. The interviews do not contain spoilers!

Star Wars Celebration Recap, New X-Men Film, Superman in Fortnite, and Paul Jenkins Interview! May 05, 2025

The first live episode of Phase Hero is finally back since early April! This episode features a recap of the key moments from Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Ryan Reynolds working on a new Deadpool and X-Men movie, the Thunderbolts* box office and marketing, Superman's impending arrival in Fortnite, and a live interview with The Sentry creator Paul Jenkins! Plus, a look at some more Marvel and DC news and the success of Sinners at the box office!

Thunderbolts* Review & Discussion (at IMAX!) May 04, 2025

Thunderbolts* has officially arrived in theaters and the Phase Hero crew has their review and discussion of the film, recorded at the IMAX HQ because it is the best place to celebrate one of the biggest movies of the year! Branon Davis, Jamie Jirak, Jenna Anderson, and Aaron Perine discuss the MCU Easter eggs, the credits scene, their favorite scenes, and more. John Walker, Ghost, Yelena, Red Guardian, and Bucky Barnes are here to stay!

This episode contains spoilers for Thunderbolts*. This episode was recorded in a paid partnership with IMAX.

Thunderbolts* Director Debrief | Jake Schreier on Credits Scenes, Title, Key Moments, and More May 02, 2025

Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier discusses the film's biggest spoilers with Brandon Davis in a spoiler-filled breakdown of the film. This interview covers everything from the major deaths of character(s) in the Thunderbolts movie, the asterisk in the title, the credits scene, and more. The audio form also includes an interview with Bob actor Lewis Pullman and Ghost actress Hannah John-Kamen. The interview sheds new light on the latest movie which is bringing the MCU charging towards Avengers: Doomsday!

Phase Hero's review and discussion episode will be available this weekend, as well.

Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 9 Review & Discussion (Season 1 Finale) Apr 24, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again has released its entire first season, with the finale available now! The Punisher and Daredevil had an unexpected reunion for some intense action beats as Matt Murdock became a target for Wilson Fisk and his new task force. This live podcast recording shares insights from the finale of Daredevil: Born Again, Easter eggs, a review score out of 10, and an tease of the upcoming season from the directors of Episodes 1, 8, and 9: Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson!

Daredevil Director Debrief | Season 1 Finale w/ Moorhead & Benson Apr 16, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again directors Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson discuss their work on the show's Season 1 finale in an interview full of spoilers. This conversation for the Phase Hero podcast series, Daredevil Director Debrief, covers everything from The Punisher's role in the series to Kingpin's rise to power and everything Matt Murdock & Daredevil is doing with Season 2 on the horizon. The duo also direct episodes in the upcoming second season, offering insights about how Season 2 is shaping up with the complete first season of Daredevil: Born Again now out in the world!

Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 8 Review & Discussion Apr 09, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8 review and discussion immediately following the release of the latest MCU show! Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk have once again come face-to-face, Heather and Vanessa are caught in it all, and Bullseye is shaking things up. This episode of the Phase Hero podcast includes spoilers in a discussion about the new episode of the Daredevil series, complete with insights from the directors and expectations for the finale.

Daredevil Director Debrief | Ep. 8 w/ Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson Apr 09, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again directors Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson join Brandon Davis to discuss the insanity of Episode 8. The episode ends on a massive cliffhanger and bit of information being revealed which shifts the perspective on the entire series, going back to its first episode. With Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, Heather, and Vanessa all having been in one room on the same dance floor.... Bullseye was able to take his pick in terms of targets. The directors share their insights on how they crafted the episodes and what their intentions were behind some of the choices they made behind-the-camera, as well as inform their thoughts on some of the choices characters were making, as well.

Full CinemaCon Recap, Superman Preview, Avengers: Doomsday Image Apr 08, 2025

Phase Hero recaps all of the CinemaCon presentations and news following a massive slate of movie footage being previewed and announcements being made. Plus, Superman released a preview with the massively successful Minecraft movie, Thunderbolts* teasers are revealing more teases, and Robert Downey Jr. dropped what might be the first tease of his Doctor Doom's appearance!

Freaky Tales Interview | Directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck Apr 04, 2025

Captain Marvel directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are behind-the-camera for the latest cinematic entry, Freaky Tales. The film is a love letter to movies and Oakland, largely influenced by real events from Fleck's own upbringing in northern California. Starring Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Dominique Thorne, Jay Ellis, and more, this interview sees Boden and Fleck dive into the creative process of the super-stylized film which allowed them to flex all sorts of new filmmaker muscles. Interview hosted by BD!

Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 7 Review & Discussion Apr 03, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 7 discussion and review, complete with Easter eggs from the MCU and real world! Daredevil and Kingpin are starting to emerge, as Vanessa pushes Wilson Fisk away from his Mayor persona and back into his overlord gimmick. Meanwhile, Matt Murdock is seeing elements of his life spiral as his feud with Muse rises into a massive action sequence. All of this is discussed on the Phase Hero podcast's live broadcast in this video and more!

Daredevil Director Debrief | Episode 7 w/ David Boyd Apr 02, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again director David Boyd takes part in an interview breaking down Episode 7 of the series. Boyd previously directed Episode 6, along with episodes of The Walking Dead and more. This interview contains a complete breakdown of Daredevil's encounter with Muse, the story involving Heather, the Kingpin sequences, and more. The video contains spoilers as a means to share new insights regarding what went into Daredevil: Born Again, with new perspective about the story and filmmaking techniques.

Sony's CinemaCon Presentation, Avengers: Doomsday Cast Apr 01, 2025

Sony hosted its CinemaCon presentation previewing its 2025 and 2026 movie plans, with Spider-Man 4 and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse on the menu for release dates and teases! Plus, Avengers: Doomsday revealed its full cast, DC has some major updates ahead of the new Superman trailer and marketing push, and more from the MCU and other movies! All of these topics are discussed in the live episode of Phase Hero from Monday night!

Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 5 & 6 Review & Discussion Mar 26, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again episodes 5 and 6 are reviewed and discussed in this live episode. The recap covers Easter eggs, predictions, and insights from the show's directors on these two new episodes. The MCU's latest show is heating up with only 3 episodes left, so the conversation covers details of Matt Murdock and Mayor Fisk's journeys in New York City as Muse and Adam become their targets.

Daredevil Director Debrief | Episode 6 w. David Boyd Mar 26, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 6 director David Boyd goes behind-the-scenes on making the MCU series which has now seen Matt Murdock take on Muse, Kingpin take the credit, and more. Boyd's resumé includes The Walking Dead, Deadwood, Friday Night Lights, and more which are all factors in how he worked on the MCU series. This interview, hosted by Brandon Davis for Phase Hero's Daredevil Director Debrief series, brings new details about the production to the forefront for the first time.

Daredevil Director Debrief | Episode 5 w/ Jeffrey Nachmanoff Mar 26, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again director Jeffrey Nachmanoff goes behind-the-scenes of his work on Episode 5. From working with Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock on the stunts in the bank sequences to funny stories from working with the crew on the MCU series in New York. Brandon Davis hosts this interview for Phase Hero, diving into how the MCU's latest Disney+ series was brought to life. This video contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Episode 5. Phase Hero is available on all major podcast platforms. Directors of each episode are joining the channel each week.

Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 4 Review & Discussion Mar 19, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again has arrived, seeing Matt Murdock wrestle with embracing his darker half as Wilson Fisk embraces the same. The return of Frank Castle is going to be the subject of discussion, as he was originally planned to return later in the show with a different director having recorded those scenes. This live episode of Phase Hero serves as an immediate reaction to the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again, complete with insights, Easter eggs, and more.

Daredevil Director Debrief | Episode 4 with Jeffrey Nachmanoff Mar 19, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again director Jeffrey Nachmanoff joins the Daredevil Director Debrief interview to share insights and information about filming Episode 4 of the MCU series. Details in this interview include spoilers for the episode which saw Matt Murdock and Frank Castle have a conversation, Matt's urge to embrace his Daredevil side, and Wilson Fisk's unexpected quests as the Mayor of New York City. Brandon Davis hosts this interview, talking about all of the events in Daredevil: Born Again before Jeffrey joins again next week to talk about Episode 5.

Joe Russo's Avengers Updates, Spider-Man 4 Casting, and More Mar 18, 2025

Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars updates from Joe Russo, Daredevil: Born Again ratings are in, Spider-Man 4 has cast a major role while Lanterns added Jason Ritter, State Farm took over the DC Universe, and Lilo & Stitch took over the entire world and Freakier Frida delighted with its trailer. Let's talk about it!

Nocovaine Interviews | Jack Quaid + Directors Dan Berk, Robert Olsen Mar 14, 2025

Novocaine star Jack Quaid and director Dan Berk and Robert Olsen open up about bringing the hilariously entertaining action comedy to life. Brandon Davis hosts the interviews out of Austin, Texas, having been among the first to screen the new movie from Paramount. This interview covers the wild antics in the Novocaine movie, which puts Quaid on screen with Amber Midthunder who previously became a sensation after starring in Prey. The interview with the directors does contain some spoilers for Novocaine. Some updates about The Boys Season 5 and saying goodbye to the show are also included!

Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 3 Breakdown & Review Mar 12, 2025

Daredevil: Born AgaIn episode 3 featured the trial of White Tiger, with Matt Murdock defending Hector Ayala. Directed by Michael Cuesta, the episode was originally aimed to conclude a two-part pilot and catapult the MCU series into its first season. This episode of Phase Hero serves as a breakdown of the new episodes with a review score coming at the end of the episode.

Daredevil Director Debrief | Episodes 2 & 3 with Michael Cuesta Mar 12, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again director Michael Cuesta opens up about working on the Marvel series, his first time crafting a super hero story. Cuesta previously directed the pilot episode of Dexter, with his two episodes of the new Daredevil show originally intended to be the pilot of the Marvel TV series. Brandon Davis walks through the work on Matt Murdock's story in these new episodes, discussing the events of each after they have released on Disney+. This includes stories about Kingpin, White Tiger, The Punisher, and more.

The Avengers: Doomsday Stuff, Batman & Superman Updates, & Novocaine Mar 10, 2025

Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars got some big updates this week, with the most informative and official coming from Joe Russo about Robert Downey Jr as Doom. Plus, the DC side is seeing lots of words being said about Superman and The Batman 2 while Paramount's Novocaine movie is in the midst of a stellar marketing tour.

Daredevil: Born Again Eps. 1 & 2 Review & Insights Mar 05, 2025

Marvel's Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, addressed the shocking opening moments of Daredevil: Born Again. This interview clip contains major spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again's premiere episodes. Brandon Davis conducted this interview ahead of the premiere, having seen only the first two episodes of the new Daredevil series. The full interview is available on the channel and podcast, describing the approach to Daredevil, Kingpin, The Punisher, Vanessa, and more.

Daredevil: Born Again Interviews | Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Brad Winderbaum Mar 01, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again is finally upon us and BD sat down with Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Marvel TV boss Brad Winderbaum to talk about the upcoming series. These interviews do not contain spoilers for the journey Matt Murdock / Daredevil and Wilson Fisk / Kingpin are going on in the MCU series. The conversations cover topics about playing the characters after living with them on Netflix for so long, the paused Nova series, and more.

A full episode with spoilers will release on Tuesday night following the 2-episode premiere of Daredevil: Born Again.

DC's Big Week, Daredevil Reactions, and Avengers Updates Feb 26, 2025

DC Studios opened its doors for an update on their slate and plans, an event which BD got to attend on the Warner Bros. lot. Daredevil: Born Again had its premiere and reactions flooded the Internet. The Russo Bros. held their Electric State premiere in LA and a junket, prompting questions about their work on the next two Avengers movies!

Daredevil, Avengers, and The Odyssey Updates | Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Finale Feb 20, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again is on its press tour generating interesting quotes from Charlie Cox and company about the MCU's Defenders. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has released its final episodes, and first looks at Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey & a trailer for Freaky Tales have dropped. Plus, Avengers: Doomsday is gearing up to film on the heels of Captain America 4 having a successful box office weekend and the DC Studios side of things has been quiet. What's the latest?

Captain America 4 Review & Breakdown Feb 15, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World review and breakdown time is here! This live episode of Phase Hero featuring special guest reviewer Fantastic Frankey will give the latest MCU movie a rating out of 10, as well as a complete breakdown of the Easter eggs and key moments in the Captain America movie. This follows the Phase Hero interview with Captain America 4 director Julius Onah, with insights from the director being applied to the discussion about Cap, Red Hulk, the credits scene, and everything in between!

Captain America 4 Interview | Director Julius Onah Feb 14, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World director Julius Onah joins Phase Hero to discuss the latest journey Sam Wilson is taking in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Onah directed Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Harrison Ford, and the rest of the cast in this Phase 5 film for Marvel Studios, speaking to Brandon Davis about bringing the film, its action, the Red Hulk, and ties to The Incredible Hulk to life. This interview will be conducted LIVE on the Phase Hero episode at 12pm ET!

The end of the interview contains some spoilers for Captain America: Brave New World.

Captain America 4 Reviews, How to Train Your Dragon Interviews w/ Mason Thames & Dean DeBlois Feb 12, 2025

How to Train Your Dragon star Mason Thames and director Dean DeBlois joins Phase Hero live to discuss the live-action movie's trailer launch! Captain America: Brave New World reviews are officially in. Plus, Thunderbolts* dropped a new trailer, Superman's Krypto took flight at the Puppy Bowl, and Avengers: Doomsday is set to begin filming soon! The show ends with a discussion about Daredevil's appearance in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

Jurassic World Trailer, Chris Evans in Avengers 5, Fantastic Four Fallout Feb 06, 2025

Jurassic World: Rebirth released a new trailer, Chris Evans is claiming he will not be in Avengers: Doomsday, and the fallout of Fantastic Four: First Steps releasing its first look is still going crazy! Plus, the Captain America: Brave New World press tour is generating some headlines, M3GAN 2.0 is officially dancing, and Blue Beetle is ready to return in the DC Universe!

Plus, a discussion about Episodes 3-5 of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, with spoilers.

Fantastic Four Trailer Immediate Reaction Feb 04, 2025

The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer is finally taking off! This Immediate Reaction episode of Phase Hero brings BD, Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron together to talk about the MCU getting to introduce the Fantastic Four in their own movie. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn are finally being seen as Marvel's First Family in a timeline separate from the Avengers. What happened in the Fantastic Four trailer? Who is the villain of Fantastic Four? Will we see Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four? All of that and more will be addressed in this epic Phase Hero episode centered around the new teaser trailer!

Captain America & Daredevil Headlines, Sinners, & Spider-Man Premiere! Jan 29, 2025

Superman, Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man all made plenty of headlines this week for reasons that aren't all a ton of fun. Plus, Ryan Coogler released his Sinners trailer and spoke about the film to drum up a ton of excitement for the vampire movie arriving in April. With so much to talk about, the Phase Hero crew addresses all of the major news and headlines in the movies & TV world before discussing the first two episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

Companion Interviews | Drew Hancock (Director), Lukas Gage, Harvey Guillén, Megan Suri Jan 28, 2025

Companion director Drew Hancock and stars Lukas Gage, Harvey Guillén, and Megan Suri talk with BD about the concepts of dating robots in an AI world introduced in the movie. What are the moral boundaries of dating in a world of robots? What sort of connection would such an option take away from humans? Are we already in a world where this is what's happening? These interviews about Companion do not contain spoilers for the film, though Drew's perspective on doing a sequel to the film is indeed shared.

Companion opens in theaters on January 31.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Interviews | Jeff Trammell & Hudson Thames Jan 27, 2025

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man star Hudson Thames and the show's head writer, executive producer, and showrunner Jeff Trammell talk with Brandon Davis in interviews ahead of the show's premiere. These interviews do not contain spoilers for the animated series. Topics include a Spider-Verse crossover, casting a major WWE Superstar in the Marvel project, meeting other Spider-Man actors, Charlie Cox's Daredevil, and more. These are fun and insightful conversations, celebrating the work done to bring Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man to life!

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man swings onto Disney+ on January 29!

Avengers: Doomsday Updates, James Gunn's Next DC Project Jan 22, 2025

Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars have gotten interesting updates from Benedict Cumberbatcj in regards to Doctor Strange's role (or lack thereof) in the films. Plus, Anthony Mackie is opening up about Captain America 4 and his journey since Avengers: Endgame with some great stories. On the DC side, James Gunn has his next project and Supergirl is coming together! Meanwhile, Mission: Impossible 8 is drumming up some wild reactions from viewers!

Also, Phase Hero merch is available now at phasehero.com!

Daredevil Trailer, Avengers Updates, and Major DC Updates Jan 16, 2025

Daredevil: Born Again has released its trailer, loaded with insights to the MCU's New York City. The upcoming Vision series is getting interesting updates, heavily involving stories related to Iron Man and Tony Stark. Meanwhile, the DC Universe has some very exciting updates with casting and production news… and Jamie has a rant about the Golden Globes!

Skeleton Crew Full Season Review & Discussion Jan 15, 2025

Skeleton Crew has released every episode and it's time for a review! The Phase Hero crew shares their thoughts (love) about the latest Star Wars show on Disney+. Will Skeleton Crew get a Season 2? Will this gang of awesome kids or Jude Law's Jod ever grace our screens again in the galaxy far, far away? Full review and discussion, with spoilers, about the Skeleton Crew series is available now!

Creature Commandos Season 1 Review Jan 10, 2025

Creature Commandos Season 1 has released in its entirety, so it is time for the Phase Hero podcast to discuss the 7-episode run which launched the DC Universe! The Bride, Rick Flag, Nina Mazursky, Weasel, Doctor Phosphorus, and more have officially been introduced to the animated world and some are headed to live-action DC Studios titles ahead of Season 2! This podcst episode is a full review and breakdown about the first season of Creature Commandos, spoilers and all!

Gerard Butler & O'Shea Jackson Jr. Talk Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Jan 07, 2025

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is finally arriving, meaning it's time to talk with Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. about their returns to the heist world! BD talks with the cast, as well as director Christian Gudegast and producer Tucker Tooley! Den of Thieves might be on its way to making Butler's Nick and Jackson Jr.'s Donnie into characters a franchise can build around. The movie flips the script and forces their characters to work together this time, rather than having them feuding and running from one another as they were throughout the first Den of Thieves movie! This episode of Phase Hero was recorded at the Porsche HQ in Los Angeles!

Superman & Batman Crossover, Sony's Wild Spider-Man Comments Dec 27, 2024

Batman movies are being delayed with both The Batman 2 and Brave and The Bold having been revealed as pushed back on Friday morning. This prompted speculation about whether or not James Gunn's DC Universe will combine the franchises he is creating with David Corenswet's Superman and Matt Reeves is building with Robert Pattinson's Batman. Plus, Sony's CEO Tony Vinciquerra made remarks about the studio's failing Spider-Man franchise which doesn't have a Spider-Man in it and, naturally, the Internet reacted. It's the last "news" show of the year for Phase Hero!

What If..? Season 3 Interviews: Brad Winderbaum & Bryan Andrews Dec 20, 2024

Get ready for the third and final season of What If..? with insights from Marvel's Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation Brad Winderbaum and the series executive producer and director Bryan Andrews. Andrews is going on to helm to Marvel Zombies animated series, sharing insights about the upcoming series in addition to how he wrapped up the alternate universe series which kicked off Marvel Animation. Winderbaum opens up about Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars impacting TV plans, how What If..? Season 3 ties into the larger Multiverse Saga, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and more.

Superman Teaser Trailer Reaction & Insights Dec 20, 2024

Brandon Davis and Jenna Anderson discuss the first real look at Superman following the teaser trailer getting released. After attending the trailer preview event, BD has insights from writer/director James Gunn and actors David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Jenna brings all of her passion for the DC Universe and the comics which it is based on to the show, talking about Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, The Daily Planet, and more. Plus, ScreenRant's Joe Deckelmeier joins to add to the conversation having also attended the trailer preview event at the Warner Bros. lot!

Superman Hype, Nova Moves Forward, Spider-Man 4 Rumors Dec 18, 2024

Superman trailer hype is off the charts, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse got a major update confirmed, and the Nova series for Disney+ just hired a showrunner. Plus, more Marvel TV show rumors are swirling, Spider-Man 4 is getting updates after Kraven's failure, and more major updates. Non-comic movie discussion of the week is Jurassic World: Rebirth!

James Gunn's Superman Set Interview Dec 17, 2024

James Gunn opened up about Superman in an interview on the movie's set in Cleveland, sharing details of the film ranging from how it opens "in the middle of the action" to the musical score and Lois Lane & Clark Kent's relationship this time around. This interview does not contain spoilers for Superman but there are plenty of details about the DC Universe and Gunn's plans for this first movie installment and beyond. The info comes from Brandon Davis, outlining the interview from the set!

Kraven The Hunter Review With Spoilers Dec 13, 2024

Kraven the Hunter is officially playing in theaters, with audiences having strong reactions to the movie whether they were what the film intended or not. Is Sony's last Marvel movie of the year good? Is it as bad as RottenTomatoes reviews would lead us to believe? Could it be better or worse than Madame Web? The Aaron Taylor-Johnson film brings a popular Marvel villain to the big screen for the first time and Brandon Davis & Jamie Jirak share their thoughts fresh out of the theater on opening weekend.

This Kraven the Hunter review has spoilers for the film.

Avengers Returning, Sony-Marvel Ending + Lenore Zann Interview! Dec 11, 2024

Chris Evans is officially returning to the MCU for Avengers: Doomsday, putting the Captain America actor back into Marvel movies with Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr.! Kraven will be the end of Sony's Spider-Man spinoff movies, at least "for now," and Captain America 4 is a hugely anticipated new title… ahead of Superman? Rogue actress Lenore Zann joins the show to talk about the release of her memoir A Rogue's Tale: A Memoir. Plus, Marvel Rivals voice actor Jon Bailey makes a surprise appearance to talk about Jeff the Land Shark!

Fantastic Four Discovery, Creature Commandos Reviews! Dec 05, 2024

Fantastic Four: First Steps has some major updates and very telling details revealed, while Daredevil: Born Again, Kraven The Hunter, and Thunderbolts* also made headlines. On the DC side, Creature Commandos got rave reviews, The Batman sequels are becoming a bit of joke in their production timeline, and the CW's franchise officially ended.

Loki's New Scene, DC's Marvel Lesson, Gladiator & Wicked Reviews Nov 28, 2024

Loki dropped a new scene from Season 2 in promo of the steelbook arriving, Hawkeye is rumored to be looking at a Season 2, and Deadpool has a Christmas special on the way? On the DC side, James Gunn is taking a lesson from Marvel, launching and wrapping projects, and Super/Man has a date. Plus, spoiler-free reviews of Gladiator II and Wicked!

X-Men Promises, New DC Movie, and Ultraman Joins! Nov 21, 2024

Ultraman: Rising star Christopher Sean joins Phase Hero to talk about the Netflix animated movie, along with some major Marvel and DC movie updates covered by the crew. Kevin Feige is making some big promises about the future of X-Men in the MCU, the DC Universe seems to be adding Sgt. Rock to its upcoming mix, and Elizabeth Olsen is defending Marvel from the haters! Plus, new trailers for Minecraft and How to Train Your Dragon have dropped and the official Venom 3 review score from BD, Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron is finally revealed!

New Marvel Trailers, DC Universe Footage, and More! Nov 13, 2024

Thunderbolts*, Captain America: Brave New World, What If..? Season 3, and more Marvel titles released footage in the past couple of weeks! The DC Universe had looks at Peacemaker Season 2! Mission: Impossible 8 has taken off with a new trailer! Plus, Denzel Washington is being written into Black Panther 3 and more Marvel news, all while Star Wars sounds kinda messy? This new episode of Phase Hero covers all of these topics and more! Brandon Davis, Jenna Anderson, Jamie Jirak, and Aaron Perine come together to share their thoughts on the news and trailers!

Victor Aguilar Speaks: The Penguin's Rhenzy Feliz Interview Nov 11, 2024

Following The Penguin finale and that tragic ending in Gotham City, Victor Aguilar actor Rhenzy Feliz joins Brandon Davis and Jenna Anderson on Phase Hero for an interview about his time working on the DC Comics series. With The Batman 2 on the way, Rhenzy opens up his experiences with Colin Farrell as The Penguin, Cristin Milioti as Sofia Gigante, and the rest of the cast & sets in the Matt Reeves universe built out by Lauren LeFranc. The Penguin's entire season is available, along with a full review already published on Phase Hero! This interview with Rhenzy Feliz contains spoilers for The Penguin ending and entire season.

The Penguin Finale Review Nov 11, 2024

The Penguin review following the season and finale releasing on Max! Oz Cobb and The Batman are due for a collision at some point! Following the events of Sofia Gigante and her family estate, Oz Cobb and his mother, Victor Aguilar in the park, and the rest of Gotham's biggest names… the Phase Hero crew shares their thoughts on how the DC Comics TV series wrapped up complete with a rating out of 10!

Agatha All Along EP Mary Livanos LIVE Interview Nov 02, 2024

Agatha All Along's executive producer Mary Livanos joins BD and Aaron for a spoiler-filled discussion about the MCU's magical new series. This chat dives into all things Agatha but also discusses some of Livanos' other recent projects, such as WandaVision and The Marvels. Take a trip down, down, down the road for all of the Agatha insights and more on Phase Hero!

Agatha All Along Finale Live Reaction, The Penguin Catch-Up (Phase Hero Premiere) Oct 31, 2024

Following the finale of Marvel's Agatha All Along, Brandon Davis is joined by Jamie Jirak, Jenna Anderson, and Aaron Perine to discuss the latest Marvel Television series. Plus, in launching the new series on The YouTube Channel, the quartet of hosts discuss the new Marvel Television sizzle, The Penguin's season-to-date, and a reveal of the this show's new logo!

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