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Spooky season is still upon us and Derek and John are chatting about Marvel Zombies Episode 2. Finally Shang-Chi has returned to Marvel Animation along with loads of other long missed characters. All episodes are available now on Disney Plus. So watch the episode and let us know what you think. Marvel Zombies Episode 1 Details Executive Producers: Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Zeb Wells, Bryan Andrews Teleplay by : Zeb Wells Story by : Bryan Andrews and Zeb Wells Directed by - Bryan Andrews Spoiler Filled Synopsis: Five years ago in San Francisco, Xu Shang-Chi, his best friend Katy, FBI of...

Happy Halloween everyone. It is our favourite time of the year and Derek and John are back with Marvel Animation for Marvel Zombies Episode 1. Following on from the events of the What If Zombies episode comes a battle to save the planet featuring Marvel characters from all across the MCU. All episodes are available now on Disney Plus. So watch the episode and let us know what you think. Marvel Zombies Episode 1 Details Executive Producers: Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Zeb Wells, Bryan Andrews Teleplay by : Zeb Wells Story by : Bryan Andrews and Zeb Wells Directed by - B...

John and Derek are back with The Eyes of Wakanda Episode 4 "The Last Panther". Another great Marvel series from executive producer Ryan Coogler comes to an end with an episode that wraps up the past, present and future of Wakanda in the finale. Eyes of Wakanda Episode 4 "The Last Panther" Details Executive Producer: Ryan Coogler Series helmed by: Todd Harris Episode Written by: Geoffrey Thorne Episode Directed by: Todd Harris Spoiler Filled Synopsis: In Ethiopia, in the middle of a raging battle between the Ethiopians and the invading Italian army, Prince Tafari and the War Dog Kuda recover the Wakandan...

Our full team, Chris, Derek and John, are back together again for our Ironheart Season 1 Wrap Up. In this episode we reveal the answers to our Ironheart MIT Student Bar Quiz, announce the winner of the Ironheart goodies and get Chris' thoughts on the series. Ironheart Season 1 MIT Student Bar Quiz Questions and Answers Episode 1 "Take Me Home" Question: What is the name of The Hood's Base of Operations? Answer: Desperito's Pizza Episode 2 "Will the real Natalie Please Stand Up?" Question: What flowers are destroyed by Joe McGillicuddy? Answer: Black Eyed Susans Episode 3 "We In Danger, Girl" Question: How many...

Derek and John are back for another tale of the War Dogs with Eyes of Wakanda Episode 3 "Lost and Found" and look who is in the snowy mountains of China. We chat all about it in our spoiler filled discussion of the episode. Eyes of Wakanda Episode 3 "Lost And Found" Details Executive Producer: Ryan Coogler Series helmed by: Todd Harris Episode Written by: Marc Bernardin Episode Directed by: John Fang & Todd Harris Spoiler Filled Synopsis: In Kun’Lun, China, 1400, Agent Basha infiltrates this high mountain society to recover a Wakandan artifact lost for over a thousand years. Pretending to be a...

The history of the war dogs takes us to Troy in Eyes of Wakanda Episode 2 "Legends and Lies". This episode gave us a very interesting take on Achilles and Odysseus as a Wakandan spy infiltrates their ranks to reach Helen and Paris. Eyes of Wakanda Episode 2 "Legends and Lies" Details Executive Producer: Ryan Coogler Series helmed by: Todd Harris Episode Written by: Marc Bernardin Episode Directed by: John Fang Spoiler Filled Synopsis: In 1190 B.C., the famous attack on the heavily fortified City of Troy by Odysseus is taking place. Each attack is repulsed by the Trojan forces, even those...

Welcome back fellow Defenders Derek and John are back with Marvel Animation for The Eyes of Wakanda Episode 1 "Into The Lions Den". From executive producer Ryan Coogler this is the first of a four part series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. All episodes are available now on Disney Plus. So watch the episode and let us know what you think. Eyes of Wakanda Episode 1 "Into The Lions Den" Details Executive Producer: Ryan Coogler Series helmed by: Todd Harris Episode Written by: Geoffrey Thorne Episode Directed by: Todd Harris Spoiler Filled Synopsis: In 1260 B.C. in the land of Wakanda...

Welcome to another cosmic episode of Movies on TV Podcast Industries! We're back in the cinema for the 37th Marvel Cinematic Universe film – and the first movie in MCU Phase 6 – with our Fantastic Four : First Steps movie review. This action-packed, heartfelt film reintroduces Marvel’s First Family with a blend of emotion, interstellar threats, and a baby with godlike powers. If you're searching for an in-depth Fantastic Four 2025 review, you've come to the right place! What’s Inside This Episode? Our spoiler-filled breakdown of Fantastic Four: First Steps The new MCU versions of Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben The terrifying arrival...

In the explosive season finale of Marvel’s Ironheart on Disney+, John and Derek from TV Podcast Industries break down Episode 6: “The Past Is The Past”, directed by Angela Barnes and written by showrunner Chinaka Hodge. With the arrival of Mephisto, a dramatic battle between Riri and Parker, and major MCU implications, this episode delivers a powerful conclusion and sets the stage for what’s next. Episode 6 Recap: What Happened in “The Past Is The Past”? We begin in the past, where a young Parker Robbins and his friend John break into Parker’s father's mansion. While escaping, Parker meets a mysterious h...

Far too quickly we’re at the penultimate action heavy episode and Derek and John chat all about Ironheart Episode 6 "Karma’s a Glitch". As always the podcast is spoiler-filled so make sure you’ve watched the episode before listening along. Ironheart Episode 5 Podcast – “Karma’s A Glitch” | Detailed Recap & Analysis In this episode, we break down Ironheart Episode 5: "Karma’s A Glitch", directed by Angela Barnes and written by Cristian Martinez. Join hosts John and Derek as they explore the latest twists, character developments, and key themes from this critically acclaimed Disney+ Marvel series. Episode 5 Synopsis: What Happened in "Karma’s A Glitch...

With one of our team lost in another realm, John and Derek return to discuss Ironheart Episode 4 "Bad Magic" in our spoiler-filled podcast. We may have gushed a little too much about the MCU arrival of one of our favourite Marvel witches but we make no apologies. Ironheart Episode 4 "Bad Magic" Details Directed by Angela Barnes Written by Amir Sulaiman Episode Synopsis: Knowing that Parker Robbins, aka The Hood is on her trail, Riri analyzes the piece of The Hood’s cloak she recovered, which she discovers is an ancient energy source that Parker draws upon.  Meanwhile Eziekiel Stane (aka Joe...

It’s time to chat about Ironheart Episode 3 "We In Danger, Girl" in our spoiler filled podcast all about it. Make sure you have watched all three episodes before you listen along. Ironheart Episode 3 "We In Danger, Girl" Details Directed by Samantha Bailey Written by Francesca Gailes & Jacqueline J. Gailes Episode Synopsis: While celebrating their successful operation against TNNL at Parker's  headquarters, Clown plays around with Parker's mysterious hood. But before Riri and Clown can investigate more, his right hand man John angrily confronts them. Parker calms the team down and starts planning for their next heist on a secure fac...

John, Chris and Derek are back to chat about Ironheart Episode 2 "Will the Real NATALIE Please Stand Up?" as our favourite new MCU character arrives as Riri's best friend Natalie takes center stage. Ironheart Episode 2 "Will the Real NATALIE Please Stand Up?" Details Directed by Sam Bailey Written by Malarie Howard Episode Synopsis: Still in need of parts to complete her suit in time for the TNNL heist, Riri reaches out to an underground Tech dealer, Joe McGillicuddy, and easily blackmails him into helping her. She soon encourages the meek arms supplier Joe to stand up for himself after learning...

Welcome back fellow Defenders the full team are back to chat all about Ironheart Episode 1 "Take Me Home" a brand new series on Disney Plus begins today. Our spoiler filled chat is available now so make sure you've watched the episode before listening. Ironheart Episode 1 "Take Me Home" Details Directed by Sam Bailey Written by Chinaka Hodge Episode Synopsis: After returning to college from Wakanda and getting a taste of her true abilities, Riri Williams realises she’s unable to achieve her goals without a major influx of money. She sells projects all around the area but when MIT finds ou...

We're back in the cinema for the 36th MCU Movie and our Thunderbolts* Movie Review. The final movie in Phase 5 is great fun but has such a strong heart to it too. We'd highly recommend going to see this in the cinema. Spoiler Filled Synopsis for Thunderbolts* Directed by - Julius Onah Story by - Eric Pearson Screenplay by - Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo Since her sister Natasha died. Yelena Belova has just been going through the motions. Successfully complete her mission, go home alone, think about what she’s done and wait for another mission. Rinse, Repeat. Yelena ne...

We've reached the end of season 1 and we're back with our Daredevil Born Again Wrap Up and the answers for our Josie's Bar Quiz questions. We announce the winner of the goodie pack and discuss all of your awesome feedback. Josie's Bar Pub Quiz Questions and Answers Episode 1: “Heaven’s Half Hour” Question: What is the name of the 20-year bottle of whiskey that Josie keeps behind the bar? Answer: O’Melveny’s Episode 2: “Optics” Question: While on another dinner date, what is the dream destination that Heather and Matt discuss and what would they drink there? Answer: They'll be in Belize and...

It's finale time as Derek and John get together to discuss every minute of Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 "Straight to Hell". A fantastic and shocking episode that sets our expectations at an all time high for season 2. Directed by Jason Benson & Aaron Moorhead Written by Dario Scardepane & Heather Bellson Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 "Straight To Hell" Synopsis A year before the assassination attempt at Mayor Fisk’s Black and White Ball, Vanessa visits Benjamin Poindexter in a mental hospital and asks him to kill Nelson—who is working on a case which could expose her activities at Red Hook—in exchan...

Chris returns to join Derek to chat all about Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 "Isle of Joy". A notable difference this week with excellent direction from Benson and Moorhead we discuss it all. Directed by Jason Benson & Aaron Moorhead Written by Dario Scardepane & Jesse Wigutow Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 "Isle of Joy" Synopsis Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter is moved from solitary confinement to General Population on Mayor Fisk's orders hoping his life will be put at risk. Worried for his life he tries to make a deal with Matt to secure his release. But Matt is unwilling to work with his best frie...

Derek and John get together to chat all about Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 "Art for Art's Sake". There are some really great moments this week but we really wanted to see the story of Muse play out over a few episodes. Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 "Art for Art's Sake" Synopsis Directed by David Boyd Written by Jill Blankenship As Angela Del Toro recovers from the attack by Muse she tells Matt Murdock and the police that she was saved by Daredevil and gives them directions to his lair. Inspector Kim reveals all this information to Mayor Fisk and informs him...

Double the DD fun this week as we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Daredevil Born Again Episode 5 "With Interest" and things come to a head in Episode 6 "Excessive Force. Chris, John and Derek go deep on the episodes as always so make sure you've watched both before you join us. Episode 5 Directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff Episode 5 Written by Grainne Godfree Daredevil Born Again Episode 5 "With Interest" Synopsis On Saint Patrick's Day 2027, Matt Murdock goes to New York Mutual bank to discuss a loan for his law firm Murdock and McDuffie. But his application is denied by assistant bank manager Yusuf...

Our full team finally gets back together to chat all about Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 "Sic Semper Systema". Chris, John and Derek go deep on this episode to chat all about the drivers and pushes for the characters to revert to type and an appearance from Frank Castle. Directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff Written by David Feige and Jesse Wigutow Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 "Sic Semper Systema" Synopsis Matt Murdock is confronted by Hector Ayala's niece, Angela del Toro, who believes the police are responsible for his death. Murdock comforts her with hope that the killer will be brought to justice...

The Defenders are back with our case notes for Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 "Hollow of His Hand". We go spoiler filled as always, so make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast. Directed by Micheal Cuesta Written by Jill Blankenship Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 "Hollow Of His Hand" Synopsis Wilson Fisk's old business associates take advantage of his absence to mount a gang war over his territories. Vanessa sends Fisk's right-hand man Buck Cashman to ease tensions between the gangs. But Fisk believes they should let them kill each other.Though Matt Murdock’s investigator, Cherry, is ab...

Derek and John are back with our case notes for Daredevil Born Again Episode 2 "Optics". We're going into full spoiler filled detail once again, so make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast. Directed by Micheal Cuesta Written by Matt Corman and Chris Ord Daredevil Born Again Episode 2 Cast Charlie Cox - Matt Murdock/Daredevil Vincent D'Onofrio - Wilson Fisk Ayelet Zurer - Vanessa Fisk Zabryna Guevara - Sheila Rivera Clark Johnson - Cherry Genneya Walton - BB Urich Kamar de los Reyes - Hector Ayala Josie's Bar Quiz During each podcast we'll ask a question about...

It's been a long long time coming but your Defenders are back as John and Derek return to discuss Daredevil Born Again Episode 1. We're going into full spoiler filled detail on the return of Daredevil, so make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast. Daredevil Born Again Episode 1 Synopsis Directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead Written by Dario Scardapane The Avocados at Law, Nelson, Murdock and Page head out for a celebratory night at Josie’s bar as one of their police contacts, Cherry, is retiring. While there Foggy gets a call from a client he ha...

It's been way too long since we were in the cinema so John and Derek are back for the 35th MCU movie Captain America Brave New World. Synopsis for our Captain America Brave New World 2025 Review Directed by - Julius Onah Story by - Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson Screenplay by - Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah and Peter Glanz After being diagnosed with a terminal heart condition, Cantankerous General Thaddeus Ross turns his life around and is announced as the new US president promising togetherness in the face of overwhelming challenges in the world. Following...

We are back for the final time to discuss What If 308 the finale of What If? With gorgeous animation and some nods and hints to what could be out there this was a good capper on the show. What If 308 Finale Synopsis Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege. Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews In a flashback, it's revealed that the Watcher was once a Watcher disciple named Uatu who was recruited to become a fu...

John and Derek are back for the penultimate episode as we discuss What If 307 What If The Watcher Disappeared? This episode brings back major characters, introduces a new hero and welcomes the first MCU appearance of a fan favourite mutant. What If 307 What if The Watcher Disappeared? Synopsis Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege. Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little Episode Directed By: Stephan Franck In the Fifth Dimension, the Watcher stands trial before the other three Watchers— consisting of the...

Taking a page from comics Derek and John travel to the old west for What If 306 What If 1872? This adventure featuring Shang-Chi, Hawkeye and The Hood is a perfect entry into What If. What If 306 What if 1872? Synopsis Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege. Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little Episode Directed By: Stephan Franck and Bryan Andrews In the 1860s, Xu Xialing fled to America for a better life only to fall victim to The Hood's plan to vili...

A return to form for the season as John and Derek chat about What If 305 What If The Emergence Destroyed The Earth? A dark episode with a hopeful end. What If 305 What if The Emergence Destroyed The Earth? Synopsis Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege. Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little Episode Directed By: Stephan Franck After the Earth was split apart by the Emergence, Quentin Beck overtook Stark Industries, creating an army of drones called the Iron Federation to s...

Derek and John continue our podcasts with What if 304 What If Howard The Duck Got Hitched? Even a stellar MCU cast of guest voice actors can't save this simply weird episode, a low point for the series. What If 304 What if Howard The Duck Got Hitched? Synopsis Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege. Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey Story by : Bryan Andrews, Matthew Chauncey, and Ryan Little Teleplay by : Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little Episode Directed By: Stephan Franck During Thor's party on Earth, Howard the Duck marries Darcy Lewis, and they have a baby...

It's a great buddy adventure team-up as Derek and John chat about What if 303, What If The Red Guardian Stopped The Winter Soldier. Really fun performances here, in particular from David Harbour and Sebastian Stan. What If 303 What if The Red Guardian Stopped The Winter Soldier? Synopsis Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege. Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey Written by: A.C. Bradley Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews In 1991, Alexei Shostakov and Bucky Barnes are sent to recover a case of super-soldier serum from Howard and Maria Stark.  The Red Guardian prevents The Winter S...

Chris Derek and John are back together to discuss all about Marvel's What If? 302 What if Agatha Went to Hollywood? What a great fun episode with four of our favourite MCU characters. What If 302 What if Agatha Went to Hollywood? Synopsis Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege. Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey Story by: Matthew Chauncey, Ryan Little and Bryan Andrews Teleplay Written by: Matthew Chauncey and Ryan Little Episode Directed By: Bryan Andrews In the golden era of cinema, attention loving witch Agatha Harkness moves to Hollywoodland for her latest play. She wants...

We are back to chat all about Marvel's What If? 301 What if Hulk Fought The Mech Avengers? It's the beginning of the end for the final season of What If? What If? 301 What if Hulk Fought The Mech Avengers? Synopsis Executive Produced by: Matthew Chauncey, Bryan Andrews and Brad Winderbaum with Kevin Fiege. Head Writer: Matthew Chauncey Story by: A. C. Bradley and Bryan Andrews Teleplay Written by: Ryan Little Episode Directed By: Stephan Franck When Sam Wilson meets a broken Bruce Banner he tries to help him control the monster inside him, through his counseling sessions with war veterans...

Derek, John and Chris are back to discuss the making of documentary Marvel Studios Assembled Agatha All Along. We also announce our Coven Cauldron Quiz winner, give our final thoughts on the show and chat about your feedback. Assembled Agatha All Along Making Of Featuring contributions from many of the main people behind the making of the show including the cast. Watch at this link on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G0LxA8vGSGo?si=7osORshH7g3PWoPt  Showrunner: Jac Shaeffer Coven Cauldron Quiz Winner We also announce the winner of our Coven Cauldron Quiz. Here are the questions and answers fo...

Derek and John chat all about their thoughts on the Agatha All Along Finale. We discuss Episode 8 “Follow Me My Friend To Glory at the End” and Episode 9 “Maiden Mother Crone” in spoiler filled detail. Agatha All Along Finale Synopsis Agatha Harkness Character Created by Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Creator and Showrunner: Jac Shaeffer Episode 8 Written by: Peter Cameron Episode 9 Written by: Jac Schaeffer and Laura Donney Both Episodes Directed by: Gandja Monteiro Following Lilia’s death, Agatha is confronted by Rio, the personification of Death. She believes Billy is an abomination as he gained a second life by enterin...

It all comes together for Lilia in Agatha All Along Episode 7 "Death's Hand In Mine". John and Derek chat about it all in our spoiler filled chat all about the episode. Agatha All Along Episode 7 Synopsis Agatha Harkness Character Created by Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Creator and Showrunner: Jac Shaeffer Episode Written by: Gia King & Cameron Squires Episode Directed by: Jac Shaeffer Agatha Harkness and Billy continue on the Road together. He angrily disagrees with Agatha about his mother being Wanda Maximoff. He has a mother from when he was William Kaplan. But he wonders if Wanda is...

Secrets are revealed as John, Derek and Chris chat all about Agatha All Along Episode 6 "Familiar By Thy Side" in our spoiler filled chat. Agatha All Along Episode 6 Synopsis Agatha Harkness Character Created by Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Creator and Showrunner: Jac Shaeffer Episode Written by: Jason Rostovsky Episode Directed by: Jason Rostovsky Three years ago, William Kaplan, a teenager from Eastview, was celebrating his Bar Mitzvah and had a palm reading with Lilia. Seeing something on his palm, Lilia writes the sigil spell to protect him, but forgets him as well.  The party ends when an emergency c...

We are back to chat about Agatha All Along Episode 5 "Darkest Hour Wake Thy Power". Ouija Boards, headbands, Cabin in the woods. This must be an eighties horror. Agatha All Along Episode 5 Synopsis Agatha Harkness Character Created by Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Creator and Showrunner: Jac Shaeffer Episode Written by: Episode Directed by: Rachel Goldberg Summoning The Green Witch, Rio, to the Witches Road left a door open for Agatha's pursuers, The Salem Seven, to follow the coven. Unwittingly they discuss Agatha’s murder of her coven and learn that she left their daughters alive and they are on...

Are you ready to rock? Our full coven is together as Chris, Derek and John chat about Agatha All Along Episode 4 “If I can't Reach You Let My Song Teach You”. This is our spoiler filled chat so make sure you've watched the episode before joining us. Agatha All Along Episode 4 Synopsis Agatha Harkness Character Created by Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Creator and Showrunner: Jac Shaeffer Episode Written by: Giovanna Sarquis Episode Directed by: Rachel Goldberg After the death of the green-fingered Sharon Davis, Agatha pushes the coven to continue down, down The Witches Road. But they are shor...

Tell us lies sweet little lies, the witches are back in Agatha All Along Episode 3 “Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials”. This is our spoiler filled chat so make sure you've watched the episode before joining us. Agatha All Along Episode 3 Synopsis Agatha Harkness Character Created by Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Creator and Showrunner: Jac Shaeffer Episode Written by: Cameron Squires Episode Directed by: Rachel Goldberg Agatha Harkness informs the coven that to reach the end of the Road, they will face trials that focus on the different branches of witchcraft. They also learn of the Teen's sigi...