Join us as we prepare for Marvel’s First Family’s MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps by discussing their previous films.

On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the rebooted 2015 film directed by Josh Trank, Fantastic Four. Listen as they discuss the film, talk about the direction the creative team chose to take this iteration and debate why it didn’t work.

Fantastic Four (2015) Directed by: Josh Trank Screenplay by: Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg, Josh Trank Based on Fantastic Four by: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby Starring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey, Tim Blake Nelson

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Join us as we prepare for Marvel’s First Family’s MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps by discussing their previous films.

On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the follow-up to the original 2005 film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Listen as they discuss the film, talk about how the dynamic changes from the first film and question why they did Galactus so dirty.

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Directed by: Tim Story Screenplay by: Don Payne, Mark Frost Story by: John Turman, Mark Frost Based on Fantastic Four by: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Andre Braugher, Beau Garrett, Doug Jones, Laurence Fishburne

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With Phase Five now concluded, join Ashley and Dylan as they look back at all the new additions to the MCU. Hear which characters and moments were their favourites, their rankings of all of the projects this phase and what they are looking forward to in Phase Six.

The Best of Phase 4 - MCU Phase 4 Wrap Up: https://all-newmarvelcast.podbean.com/e/the-best-of-phase-4-mcu-phase-4-wrap-up/

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Join us as we prepare for Marvel’s First Family’s MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps by discussing their previous films.

On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the first film to bring these iconic characters to the big screen, Fantastic Four. Listen as they discuss the film, judge the casting choices of the team and question what Victor Von Doom’s plans actually are.

Fantastic Four (2005) Directed by: Tim Story Written by: Mark Frost, Michael France Based on Fantastic Four by: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington

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All-New Marvel Cast Credits: Original music: Savfk (www.youtube.com/savfkmusic www.facebook.com/savfkmusic) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Additional sounds and edit by Dylan Blight Art by: Dylan Blight (images from Marvel films)

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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the first three episodes of Ironheart.

Episodes Recap: https://collider.com/ironheart-series-premiere-recap

"Take Me Home" Directed by: Sam Bailey Written by: Chinaka Hodge

"Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?" Directed by: Sam Bailey Written by: Malarie Howard

"We in Danger, Girl" Directed by: Sam Bailey Written by: Francesca Gailes, Jacqueline J. Gailes

Starring: Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam, Anji White

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The latest MCU film sees a bunch of supporting characters take the spotlight as Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker team up in Thunderbolts*. Listen as Ashley and Dylan discuss the film, share their thoughts on the team’s chemistry and makeup, and react to the answer to why there is an asterisk in the title.

Thunderbolts* (2025) Directed by: Jake Schreier Screenplay by: Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo Story by: Eric Pearson Starring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the season finale of Daredevil Born Again: "Straight to Hell".

"Straight to Hell" Directed by: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead Written by: Heather Bellson, Dario Scardapane

Starring: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Michael Gandolfini. Margarita Levieva, Wilson Bethel, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Ayelet Zurer, Kamar de los Reyes, Jon Bernthal

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