History of the MCU Podcast
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The History of the MCU Podcast is a weekly podcast that covers the new Disney+ shows and MCU movies, while also looking back at the Infinity Saga, to see if the history of the MCU holds any clues for the future.
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Aug 26, 2021
Whodunnit - What If...Episode 3 Review ft. Zac
Jake and Zac are back to discuss "What If...The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?", the third installment in the "What If...?" series. We chat
- The Avenger's deaths - if Jake cried when Tony died and his glee at Hawkeye's death
- Zac gives us a Power Rangers/Avengers parallel from this episode
- What will we see in the future of "What If...??"
- Hank Pym and some comic parallels
-Which episode did we like better?
- Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer
Hope you'll join us and consider becoming a patron over at patreon.com/historyofthemcu
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Aug 21, 2021
Cha-Cha and the Guardians of the Galaxy - What If...Episode 2 Review ft. Zac
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN...Jenny is on vacation, so Jake and Zac (who you may remember from MCU and Brews) are back to discuss What If...T'Challa Became Star-Lord
- What Black Panther meant to us
- T'Challa's effect on the universe and Captain Genocide
- Blonde Nebula is a hottie
- Zac's driving habits and a date he had at Dairy Queen
- Easter eggs throughout the episodes
Hope you'll join us and consider becoming a patron over at patreon.com/historyofthemcu
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Aug 19, 2021
Some Things Never Change - What If...Episode 1 Review
Jake and Jenny are back to discuss "What If...Captain Carter Were The First Avenger" and some of the latest MCU news.
- Shang-Chi marketing and release, T'Challa takes over the official Guardians of the Galaxy Twitter account, J.K. Simmons back as J. Jonah Jameson in Venom: Let There Be Carnage?
- Likes and dislikes for the episode
- The biggest changes from The First Avenger
- Was that Shuma-Gorath at the end?
- What upcoming "What If..." episode we're most excited for?
Hope you'll join us and consider becoming a patron over at patreon.com/historyofthemcu
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Aug 9, 2021
Minisode 8: Petition for Yelena & Harley Quinn Team-Up
It's the return of the minisode! What If is coming soon, and there's plenty of Marvel news to talk about here at History of the MCU:
-#MCUVillainSadness tournament
-LEGO hauls
-James Gunn's THE Suicide Squad (and Harley Quinn supremacy)
-Black Widow first reactions
-What If preview
-a little Hawkeye talk
-Venom trailer's implications for Spider-Man: No Way Home
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Jul 21, 2021
25. Loki Finale: The Many-Faced God
Jake and Jenny are here to break down the season 1 finale of the Disney+ Series, Loki. Hot goss includes:
* An intro full of easter eggs
* The many monikers of He Who Remains
* Who is the new Mobius!?
* WHERE is this Citadel, anyway?
Our hosts chat about their feelings on the finale and the series as a whole, where it ranks amongst the other Disney+ shows, and the implications for what's to come next in the MCU. The multiverse is our oyster.
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Jul 13, 2021
24. Loki Episode 5: EureKang's Castle
Jake and Jenny are back in the nick of time to talk about the fifth/penultimate episode of the DisneyPlus series, Loki: "Journey Into Mystery."
What does Ravonna really know? Who is Miss Minutes working for? Who's your favorite Loki?! Do we stan Thanoscopter? Will Sylvie double-cross our Loki?!? Is King Loki or Kang in the castle? Is this the last we'll see of Classic Loki, or Alioth?!
....and more!
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Jul 13, 2021
23. Loki Episode 4: Love Yourself First
Jake and Jenny are back JUST in the nick of time to talk Loki episode 4: The Nexus Event. What caused Sylvie to be yoinked from her timeline? Is Loki Love as icky as Jamie and Cersei’s twisted relationship? Is Ravonna Renslayer pulling the strings at the TVA, or is Kang coming into the fold? Is this really the last we’ll see of Mobius?! And MORE!
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Jul 13, 2021
22. Loki Episode 3: The God of Dong
Jake and Jenny are back to chat some neat parallels and theories regarding Loki Episode 3: "Lamentis"!
Loki's coming out Zelda parallels Who are we shipping? Lokius? Sylki? What REALLY happened to that tower?
.....and more.
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Jul 13, 2021
21. Loki Episode 2: Identity Crisis
Jake and Jenny return to talk about the key bits of episode two of Disney's Loki: "The Variant." Who is this Lady Loki, really? Is Ravonna really who she seems? Is Miss Minutes running the show?! Will Mobius ever get to ride a jet ski? Have a cup of tea, come sit by the fire.
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Jun 16, 2021
20. Loki Episode 1: Time is no object, this episode is not late
Jake and Jenny are better late than never with a revisit of the premiere episode of Disney's Loki: "Glorious Purpose".
* Who are the Time Keepers?
* How sus is the TVA?
* Tom Hiddleston's Master Class
* Resetting versus Pruning?
* Peggy Carter cameo?
And more! Don't forget to subscribe to our shiny new Patreon
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Jun 8, 2021
Minisode 6: Who are The Eternals?
Hey, hi, helloooo! Jake and Jenny return with a minisode with plenty of preparation information for the upcoming release of The Eternals. Yes, we have some wait time, but at least now you'll have a comic book (and potentially official film) synopsis of each of the 10 featured Eternals, as well as Kit Harington's Black Knight and Kro, the Deviant. We also chat about how we've known about Namor in Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever since May and how Jake got kicked off Twitter.
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May 29, 2021
19: Loki Preview
Jake and Jenny are back with another episode of History of the MCU to bring you everything you ever needed to know about the Time Variance Authority, the Minutemen, and more as we head into Loki territory!
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May 6, 2021
Minisode 5: Marvel Studios Celebrates the Movies
Jake and Jenny are bringing back the Minisode this week! Join us to hear our thoughts on the goosebump-enducing Marvel Studios Celebrates the Movies trailer. Just when we thought the MCU feast couldn't get any tastier! We'll talk what we know about the upcoming movies, rank the 11 upcoming properties based on pure excitement, and chat post-credits about the recent House of the Dragon stills.
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May 3, 2021
18. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Finale: I Cry
Jake and Jenny return to wrap up The Falcon and The Winter Soldier with the final episode, "One World, One People." Tune in to hear our thoughts on the pacing of the episode (and series), the mistreatment of the Flag Smashers, who we deem worthiest of redemption arcs (spoiler alert: it's not the guy who got one), and where we go from here into the netherworld of the 6 week MCU gap.
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Apr 21, 2021
17. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 5: Closure
Hey, hi, hello! Jake and Jenny are back to talk shop about the penultimate episode of of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: "Truth." We ship Sarah and Bucky, talk about Walker's descent into DIY madness, and sweet, hot bro love.
We'll be bringing minisodes back this week as well, because we can't wait to talk about the Shang-Chi trailer. Love y'all 3000!
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Apr 16, 2021
16. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 4: Ayo for Yayo
Just in time for the next episode dropping on Disney+ (sorry, y'all. Been some crazy times), Jake and Jenny pop in to discuss the fourth episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, "The Whole World is Watching." Bucky's Wakandan therapy, Ayo supremacy, Zemo as El Crapo, the death of Captain America, and MORE!
We'll be back to our regularly scheduled program next week. Thanks for bearing with us.
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Apr 6, 2021
15. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 3: Why Dr. Raynor Sucks and The King of Madripoor
Jake and Jenny are BACK and breaking down episode 3 of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: "The Power Broker." Featuring an intro about mental health, mental healthcare, and the state of "therapy" in the MCU, we will also take a look at Zemo's history and motivations, cheer the guy who spit in John Walker's face, and speculate wildly about the identity of the Power Broker.
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Mar 31, 2021
14. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Episode 2: John Walker is a Narc
Hey, hi, HELLO! Jake and Jenny are BACK to break down the second episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: "The Star-Spangled Man." Be sure to drink every time Jake says how much he hates John Walker, you're going to be sauced by the end of this one.
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Mar 26, 2021
13. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Premiere: "What's Up?!"
For this week's main event, Jake and Jenny talk about the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and wonder whether there's more to Sam's super-ness than we thought...
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Mar 25, 2021
MCU & Brews: Episode 2 - DON CHEADLE TIME!!!!
History of the MCU presents......MCU & Brews! This series will feature Jake and his younger brother, Zac, doing exactly what the title denotes: drinking a few brews and discussing MCU movies.
For the second episode, Jake and Zac catch up and discuss the second installment in the Iron Man trilogy, Iron Man 2.
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Mar 19, 2021
History of the MCU Presents: Picks or It Didn't Happen - Where's the Beef?
F*CK YEAH FOOTBALL FANS! Hello and WELCOME to History of the MCU Presents: Picks or It Didn't Happen, the NEW Patriots-centric NFL podcast brought to you by the Smash Sisters, Jenny Mac and EFlo the Dodo. For this VERY special premiere episode, we are joined by the inimitable FITZY to talk this legendary QB market, 2021 free agent frenzy, and what's happening in the trenches coming into the season.
Have any takes you want to hear on next week's episode? Email us: picksoritdidnthappenpod@gmail.com
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Mar 16, 2021
12. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Preview
Blessing you with another episode this week (already!), this time breaking down everything we know coming into the premiere of Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Jake and Jenny break down comic arcs of Sam, Bucky, Sharon Carter, and some other faces we will see in the show. We'll speculate wildly (drink!) about other heroes and villains who may show up, and about whether we can expect to have our hearts ripped from our chests so savagely as in WandaVision.
Later this week, expect another episode of MCU & Brews, where Jake and his brother Zac have drinks over MCU films (featuring Zac's comedic commentary). Jenny is also launching a new football show, starting with this week's Free Agent Frenzy! Stay tuned for this and more from the History of the MCU EU!
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Mar 15, 2021
11. WandaVision Wrap-Up
BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH!
We present to you the FINAL final WandaVision episode of History of the MCU. Chloe is back with Jake and Jenny to talk theories we got right, the completely off-base predictions (made by one Agatha Harkness), THE POWER OF WOMEN, and how WandaVision has set the stage for MCU phase 4.
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Mar 8, 2021
History of the MCU Presents: MCU & Brews - Steampunk Sasquatch
History of the MCU presents......MCU & Brews! This core series will feature Jake and his younger brother, Zac, doing exactly what the title denotes: drinking a few brews and discussing MCU movies.
For this inaugural episode, get to know Zac while he and Jake discuss the inaugural MCU movie, Iron Man.
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Mar 7, 2021
10. WandaVision FINALE: Ménage à Trois
This week, WandaVision comes to a close and we are running to our therapists. Chloe is back to join Jake and Jenny in trying to process this trauma through literary analysis. Some tidbits include:
* The Forging of the Scarlet Witch,
* Plato,
* The Thirst,
* Supers, but make them Fashun,
* Absolute heartbreak,
* Tips for dating Jake,
* and more...
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Mar 3, 2021
Minisode 4: History of the History of the MCU
It's the Return of the Minisode! Here's what Jake and Jenny get up to this time:
* What got us into the MCU
* Our top and flop MCU movies thus far
* Most anticipated upcoming MCU projects
* Some History of the MCU family spinoffs coming soon!
* a little neck stomping (this week, courtesy of Hela)
Intro and outro music: Agatha All Along Trap Remix by Leland Philpot
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Mar 1, 2021
9. WandaVision Episode 8: THE SCARLET WITCH!!!
This week, Jake and Jenny discuss the penultimate episode of WandaVision: "Previously On." The kids aren't alright. What's the deal with those runes? What kind of power is Agatha wielding? Why does White Vision make us feel weird things in our nethers?
And more...
Intro and outro theme is still the Agatha All Along Trap Remix by Leland Philpot. A banger.
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Feb 24, 2021
8. WandaVision Episode 7: What's the plan, Phil?!
Chloe of Girls Gone Canon swoops in to save the day while Jenny is down and out with some medical stuff! Jake and Chloe pick apart the most recent episode of WandaVision, with perhaps our most exciting reveal yet *cackles maniacally*
Intro and outro music by Leland Philpot
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Feb 15, 2021
7. WandaVision Episode 6: The Truman Show
Hey, hi, hello!! Jake and Jenny are back to breakdown WandaVision Episode 6: "All-New Halloween Spooktacular!". This week we discuss "Uncle P", Wanda's new found power-set, the Twins and of course, Vision crossing Ellis Ave. and how he will cope with the knowledge of what lies beyond the Hex.
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Feb 11, 2021
Minisode 3: Sack Mask
Welcome back to another Minisode of History of the MCU! In this week's MCNews:
-Infinimercials
-Sam + Bucky = 4eva?
-Our favorite Spidey
-Turkey Mania
-The Blade is mightier
-The Future of the MCU...
Joss Whedon suuuuuuuuuucks kbaaaai!
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Feb 9, 2021
6. WandaVision Episode 5: For Sparky
Hey, hi, hello! Jake and Jenny are back to pick apart WandaVision Episode 5: "On A Very Special Episode." This week, we discuss the Terrific Trio, the shadiness of Tyler Hayward, and the big reveal.
.........and how we are suing Marvel for emotional distress. #SaveSparky
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Feb 4, 2021
Minisode 2: This is a Ryan Coogler stan account
This week in History of the MCU news:
* Evan Peters (always.)
* The Luke Skywalker of the MCU
* Hulkling?
* WAKANDAVISION
* The Super Bowl?
* Don Cheadle's big mouth
* Thor: Love and Thunder SET PHOTOS!
and more...
Thanks again to Joe of Lich King for the guitar riffs
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Feb 2, 2021
5. WandaVision Episode 4: !daed si luaP
Jake and Jenny get meta with tidbits you may have missed in the most recent episode of WandaVision, "We Interrupt This Program". While we got some answers, we still have lots of questions, and had to tweak a few theories.
* What's up with Wanda?
* What happened to Monica?
* Who is the witness?
* Where are the witches?
* Is Vision dead?
* Is everyone dead?!
And more...
Intro/outro riffs provided by Joe of Lich King. You can find them on Instagram and Twitter @lichkingmetal, or visit their website: www.lichkingmetal.com
(He did not make the crappy drum track, do not blame him for that)
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Jan 27, 2021
Minisode 1: Return of Daddy Cap
(Re: The title...we are manifesting.)
Jake & Jenny give a quick breakdown of this week's MCU news:
* Chris Evans return?
* Wanda in Spider-Man 3?
* Black Widow release strategy
* Ant-Man 3
* Eternals
* Love and Thunder
* Spidey’s rights
* Vision’s penis????
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Jan 26, 2021
4. WandaVision Episode 3 - Left On Red
This week, Jake & Jenny get nitty, gritty, & litty over episode 3 of WandaVision. We have some interesting villain predictions and some thoughts on how this technicolor reality may work (before we are all made to look VERY stupid later this week).
As always, spoilers abound!
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Jan 21, 2021
3. WandaVision Episode 2: That pregnant Kylie Jenner meme. You know the one I'm talking about. Google it if you haven't seen it. That's the title.
Lord Anarchy & Bloody Baroness are back at it again, this time talking through every damn nook & cranny of episode 2 of WandaVision. WE JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT!
(Except that we'll be releasing another episode after the next installment of WandaVision, of course.)
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Jan 19, 2021
2. WandaVision Episode 1: Breakfast and Breakdowns
WandaVision is finally here! We're dishing hot goss about the first episode, fleshing out clues and unearthing Easter eggs galore. Come along and join us, it'll be a gas!
Since the WV premiere was a two-parter, so shall be this play-by-play podcast. We'll be chatting the episode two and CHRIS EVANS NEWS in the second part, dropping this Wednesday on Spotify, Amazon, and Podbean.
Excelsior
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Jan 12, 2021
1. WandaVision, A Purple People Eater, & The Multiverse Bifrost
Hey, hi, hello, and WELCOME to the FIRST EVER episode of History of the MCU. Today, Jake and Jenny break down what we saw in the first 2 Marvel Legends episodes and dive into what they predict we will see from WandaVision (premiering January 15th).
As we are beginning with our WandaVision watch series, we will release an episode every weekend talking about what went down with our MOST dynamic duo and guessing what may come to pass in Wanda's reality. We expect this show to be a doozy.
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