Friends From Work: An Unofficial Marvel Podcast - Now Playing: X-Men

We have a jam packed episode for y'all today. First off, we need to discuss the heart-wrenching fifth episode of X-Men '97. But secondly, we got a chance to chat X-Men '97 with the voice actor for "Bishop" (and a bunch of other stuff), Isaac Robinson-Smith. You won't want to miss what he has to say about working on this show.  Special thanks to Organic Priced Books for being our official comic provider.  https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=friendsfromwork⁠ Use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK And Special thanks to NerdRiot.shop Use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start today's episode by going over what we liked and didn't like as much from the fourth episode of the hit animated series "X-Men '97."  And be sure to stay for some news on Fantastic Four and a few other MCU entries. Special thanks to our friends at NerdRiot.shop. Be sure to use promo code FRIENDSFROMWORK for additional savings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a sample of an episode that friends who subscribe to FFW+ receive. This episode is the kick-off to our X-Men "Foxverse" stuff. Here. We. Go. Starting today, our goal is to cover every single X-Men movie leading up to Deadpool's July release. And the journey begins with the classic film, X-Men. This was such a fun episode for us to record, and it's hopefully a glimpse into what expects to be a spectacularly fun journey though the Fox universe.  We hope you enjoy marching through these as much as we do. We'll hit X2 in two weeks and we encourage you to watch these films with us, at the same pace as us. Let's. Go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 3 of X-Men '97 was creepy as all get out and yet each episode has improved over the last. Let's discuss! Special thanks to NerdRiot.shop for sponsoring today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cyclops. Magneto. Woverine. Jean. Rogue. Gambit. We're back baby. Special thanks to our friends at NerdRiot.shop Use Promo Code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off today's episode by wrapping up the 2024 Academy Awards and doling out some overdue congratulations. And then, it's time to get our mind's right for "X-Men '97" and Robby Earle is here to help us do just that. Special thanks to our friends at NerdRiot.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a minute since we last left our Rewatch Journey through the fourth phase of the MCU, but we're back in a big way with "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."  What aspects of this film have aged really well? What aspects have aged poorly? How well does this fit into the larger MCU narrative? Find out all of this and more in today's episode! Special thanks to our friends at Nerd Riot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Quarterback Kirk Cousins joins us on today's episode to discuss his history with film, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and why it has too much property damage, as well as his love for Lord of the Rings. Towards the end, we get a chance to ask him a few football questions directly from our listeners. You won't want to miss this discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jammed packed, yet brief news update on a few things going on over here. Mainly, our X-Men journey officially begins with a watch "X-Men" from 2000. We will be covering that movie, and all the X-Men films in depth over on Friends From Work+, starting on February 29. Let's Grow Together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two years ago, we made a few bold predictions of what we thought could happen in the MCU that year and it's time we circle back on those takes. With all of these new Marvel announcements this week, what are some predictions we can make for how things will shape up in the MCU over the next couple of years?  This is one of our favorite episodes to do.  Let's Grow Together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop what you're doing! Let's talk about this brand new "Deadpool & Wolverine" trailer that dropped during the Super Bowl. Let's goooo! #marvel #mcu #avengers #deadpool #xmen #wolverine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we announced our Nominees for the "Friendlees," the best of the best in the MCU in 2023. And in today's episode, the winners are chosen by our community! That's right, voted on exclusively by our Friends From Work+ subscribers, the Friendlees are truly a community award. While Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 and Loki: Season 2 deservedly and expectedly represented well in this year's awards, you won't want to miss a few of the surprises. Let us know your thoughts! Be sure to subscribe for more film / tv and Marvel content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of year again! That's right, it's time for the 2024 Friendlee Awards where only the boldest, brightest, and most talented people can compete to win one of these COVETED awards. As we take a look back at the MCU in 2023, who should win "Best Director?" "Best Lead Actress?" "Best Writing Team?" All of this and more in a jam-packed nominee episode. The winners, as decided by our most loyal supporters, will be announced next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to today's episode to hear why we felt the finale of Echo didn't do the rest of the show justice. Plus, we turn the page to the X-Men as we build towards X-Men '97 and Deadpool 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5 rolls along with our journey through Disney+'s Echo. What did we love? What decision is Maya going to make? Where will this leave Kingpin in the MCU? Will we see Daredevil again? Be sure to rate, review, and most importantly, subscribe to this podcast for all kinds of Marvel and film / tv discussions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Echo! Kingpin! Daredevil! And more in our coverage of the first two episodes of Marvel Studios' "Echo" on Disney+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're BACCCCKKKKK. Welcome in to season FIVE of Friends From Work! We have a jam packed episode for y'all today and we kick it off with the first ever look at our brand new artwork. Stay around for some MCU news and a full breakdown of "What If...?" Season 2. Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe. We appreciate you all. Let's Grow Together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas to all of our lovely listeners! We hope that this season brings you peace and joy. Eat an extra Christmas cookie for us.  Our "Rewatch" journey continues this week with 2021's Hawkeye. Clint Barton and Kate Bishop make their Disney+ debut in this charming Christmas MCU project. What do you think of our Kingpin take? How about our Kate Bishop and Clint Barton takes? Thank you all so much for listening and supporting this podcast throughout the years. We are so very grateful for y'all. Happy Holidays! Come join us on this crazy ride. Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/2suqww4fvG⁠⁠ Special thanks to Organic Priced Books for being our official comic provider.  https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=friendsfromwork⁠ Use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back on the rewatch train this week with our watch through of Spider-Man: No Way Home. On this viewing, what worked with this cinematic masterpiece and what didn't work as well?  With both Robby and Kyle having a cold (of sorts) and talking about No Way Home again, it truly does feel like a flashback to 2021.  Our rewatch journey will continue next week with Disney+'s Hawkeye (which syncs up perfectly with the Christmas break). We're excited to chat about these two fun MCU projects in back to back weeks. Thanks for tuning in! Come join us on this crazy ride. Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/2suqww4fvG⁠⁠ Special thanks to Organic Priced Books for being our official comic provider.  https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=friendsfromwork⁠ Use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we close the chapter on both of these MCU projects, we take one more look back at the fall that was. What did we miss from our Initial Reactions episode? What parts of these projects did we nail the first time around? Note: If you haven't seen one of the projects yet, we start with "Loki" and end with "The Marvels." Come join us on this crazy ride. Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/2suqww4fvG⁠⁠ Special thanks to Organic Priced Books for being our official comic provider. https://organicpricedbooks.com/?ref=friendsfromwork⁠ Use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices