Podcast-616: A Marvel Universe Podcast

Back on Podcast-616, Ashley is joined by writer and film critic, Kelechi Ehenulo to look at Marvel Studios' recent animated offering, Eyes of Wakanda. This is a fascinating exploration of the history of Wakanda and shouldn't be missed. We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! CONNECT WITH KELECHI EHENULO Follow Kelechi on Blueksy  @kehenulo.bsky.social Follow Kelechi on Instagram @SpecialKWrites Read Kelechi's work and connect on Muck Rack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh is hosting solo this week as he is joined by writer and critic Kelechi Ehenulo to surf the cosmic waves made by Marvel’s First Family’s arrival in the MCU. The guys discuss a their thoughts on the noughties Fantastic Four films alongside Josh Trank’s 2015 abomination before diving deep into the thirty-seventh entry in the MCU. Cosmic deities, pacing problems and a certain green-cowl wearing Latverian Monarch are all discussed in detail as Kelechi and Hugh share their excitement and concerns for the future of the MCU as we know it… Check it out below… Host Hugh McStay Editor Hugh McStay Guest Kelechi Ehenulo (kehenulo.bsky.social) Check out Kelechi’s excellent review of the film at moviemarker.co.uk We are now part of the FILM STORIES Podcast Network! Visit us at⁠ https://filmstories.co.uk/⁠. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠ BLUESKY Follow us on⁠ @Podcast616.bsky.social⁠ Follow Hugh McStay at⁠ @angryscotsman81.bsky.social⁠ Follow Ashley Thomas at⁠ @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social⁠ FACEBOOK Join us at⁠ Community-616!⁠ Title music: A New Era Unfolding (c) Sinfonietta Cinematica via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh is hosting solo this week as he is joined by writer, podcaster and fellow Charlie Cox appreciator, Julia Mercado to discuss the final three episodes of Disney Plus’ Ironheart. The guys discuss a frustrating series filled with a promise that never really delivers, the arrival of a long awaited villain to the MCU, heroes who seem unable to learn any lessons and Hugh gets on his anti-AI soapbox once again… Check it out below… Host Hugh McStay Editor Hugh McStay Guest Julia Mercado (themarketwrites.bsky.social) We are now part of the FILM STORIES Podcast Network! Visit us at⁠ https://filmstories.co.uk/⁠. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠ BLUESKY Follow us on⁠@Podcast616.bsky.social⁠ Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social⁠ Follow Ashley Thomas at⁠ @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social⁠ FACEBOOK Join us at⁠ Community-616!⁠ Title music: A New Era Unfolding (c) Sinfonietta Cinematica via epidemicsound.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flying in to join Ashley Thomas and Hugh McStay for our coverage of Ironheart's first three episodes is Chicago's own, Ashley Wijangco! Join us as we take a peek under the hood for the beginning of Marvel Studios' latest series. We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOKJoin us at Community-616! CONNECT WITH ASHLEY WIJANGCO Follow Ashley on Bluesky @Wijangco12.bsky.social Follow Ashley on Instagram @Wijangco12  Follow Ashley on Facebook Visit Ashley’s Website https://ashleywijangco.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Hugh and Ashley this week as they tackle Jake Schreier’s long awaited Marvel team-up film, Thunderbolts* is the co-host of Vampire Videos, Mr Dan Owen! The gang discuss their thoughts on a surprisingly deep and moving entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, share their thoughts on just how punchable John Walker’s face is, and wonder what title the film will go by in years to come…   Host Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas Editor Hugh McStay Guests Dan Owen (danowen.bsky.social) https://www.vampirevideos.co.uk/ We are now part of the FILM STORIES Podcast Network! Visit us at ⁠https://filmstories.co.uk/⁠. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew⁠ BLUESKY Follow us on ⁠@Podcast616.bsky.social⁠ Follow Hugh McStay at ⁠@angryscotsman81.bsky.social⁠ Follow Ashley Thomas at ⁠@TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social⁠ FACEBOOK Join us at ⁠Community-616!⁠ Title music: A New Era Unfolding (c) Sinfonietta Cinematica via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wrapping our discussion on Daredevil: Born Again, Hugh and Ashley are joined by returning guests, the brilliant and beautiful Brandi Jackola and Kelechi Ehenulo. Daredevil: Born Again 1x09 "Straight to Hell" took us through hell and back with its emotional rollercoasters, laughs, and tears. Make a good cup of coffee and join us for a great chat. We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! CONNECT WITH KELECHI EHENULO Follow Kelechi on Twitter @kehenulo Follow Kelechi on Instagram @SpecialKWrites Read Kelechi's work and connect on Muck Rack CONNECT WITH BRANDI JACKOLA Follow Brandi on Bluesky @brandiwine.bsky.social Follow Brandi on Instagram @BrandiJackola Listen to Brandi on Shield Podulation Watch Brandi on The Unready Room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh welcomes back to the podcast the host of You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast, Robert Turnbull, to tackle the penultimate episode of Daredevil: Born Again, Isle of Joy The guys discuss Robert’s frankly irrational hatred of Foggy Nelson, the creative overhaul the series has endured, the return of Benjamin Leonard Poindexter, massive revelations and Wilson Fisk’s funky dance moves. Host Hugh McStay Editor Hugh McStay Guest Robert Turnbull (@forducks) https://open.spotify.com/show/6pru9ZK60BcFnpGvMRA2RV We are now part of the FILM STORIES Podcast Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! Title music: A New Era Unfolding (c) Sinfonietta Cinematica via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's PODCAST-616, Ashley is joined by Ian Buckley of ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL, WE ARE STARFLEET, THE COLLECTORS COMMENTARY, and MOVIEVERSARIES to discuss Daredevil: Born Again 1x07 "Art for Art's Sake." What does Ian think of the Muse? Is he on #TeamClown? You'll have to listen to find out! We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! CONNECT WITH IAN BUCKLEY Follow Ian on Bluesky @ianbuckley@bsky.social Listen to Ian on We Are Starfleet Listen to Ian on Illumination Above All Listen to Ian on MovieVersaries Listen to Ian on The Collectors Commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Hugh returns to the hot-seat to cover episode 5&6 of Daredevil: Born Again and the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement! Joining him this week is Podcast-616 favourite, podcaster and writer Baz Greenland. The guys discuss and lament the loss of network style procedural shows, discuss the grim darkness of the MCU’s most prolific serial killer and discuss the enormous Doomsday cast reveal (while looking at some notable omissions…) Host Hugh McStay Editor Hugh McStay Guest Baz Greenland (bazgreenland.bsky.social) https://open.spotify.com/show/17PusDi7eWAQBbUsjpFRAX?si=625097da8df740ad https://open.spotify.com/show/1SKw3FWgoyqBmdZh6IGvxf?si=06dea06380dd4226 We are now part of the FILM STORIES Podcast Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! Title music: A New Era Unfolding (c) Sinfonietta Cinematica via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back this week with our coverage of Daredevil: Born Again 1x04 "Sic Semper Systema." Joining Ashley is Mark Adams of the Shipwrecked & Comatose and ChuckyVision podcasts. Mark shares his Marvel origin story, we get a bit soapboxy, and we may even have a post-credit scene! We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! CONNECT WITH MARK ADAMS Follow Mark on Instagram @MarkAdamsHC  Follow Mark on Bluesky @MarkAdamsHC Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkAdamsHC Listen to Mark on Shipwrecked & Comatose Listen to Mark on ChuckyVision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking a quick detour from our Daredevil: Born Again coverage, Ashley Thomas sits down with Fangirlish and POC Culture writer and previous 616 guest, Ashley Wijangco, as well as Kneel Before Blog/Pod and We Are Starfleet's Craig McKenzie to discuss Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man. We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! CONNECT WITH CRAIG MCKENZIE Follow Craig on Bluesky @nemesis4909@bsky.social Read Craig's Blog at kneelbeforeblog.co.uk Listen to Craig's Podcast at Kneel Before Pod Listen to Craig on We Are Starfleet CONNECT WITH ASHLEY WIJANGCO Follow Ashley on Bluesky @Wijangco12.bsky.social Follow Ashley on Instagram @Wijangco12  Follow Ashley on Facebook Visit Ashley’s Website https://ashleywijangco.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Hugh is joined by Podcast-616’s own Nick Fury, Craig McKenzie and the co-host of Vampire Videos Dan Owen to tackle the third episode of Daredevil: Born Again. The guys discuss their thoughts on the series so far, how the show functions as a courtroom procedural, Wilson Fisk’s big, bald head and the dangers of vigilante justice in New York city. Host Hugh McStay Editor Hugh McStay Guests Craig McKenzie (nemesis4909.bsky.social) https://kneelbeforeblog.co.uk/ We are now part of the FILM STORIES Podcast Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! Title music: A New Era Unfolding (c) Sinfonietta Cinematica via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh and Ashley return to kick off their weekly coverage of the much anticipated Disney Plus MCU TV show, Daredevil: Born Again. Joining them to cover the series' opening two episodes is writer, podcaster and one half of the Charlie Cox appreciation Society (with Hugh holding up the other end) is the always wonderful Julia Mercado. The guys discuss the original Netflix series, the return of a sublime cast to characters beloved by the MCU fandom and run the rule over one of the most shocking scenes in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hosts Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas Editor Hugh McStay Guest Julia Mercado (themarketwrites.bsky.social) We are now part of the FILM STORIES Podcast Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! Title music: A New Era Unfolding (c) Sinfonietta Cinematica via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Hugh this week on Podcast-616 is the fantastic host of Creepy and Geeky, Mr Robert Clark. The guys discuss the MCU's 35th movie Captain America: Brave New World in depth, discussing the critical reception, the overstuffed plot and a fantastic performance from Anthony Mackie as our new Captain America. The gents also discuss the Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer, and cast their eye on what is to come next in the MCU's sacred timeline... Host / Editor Hugh McStay Guest Robert Clark (geekthulhu.com) We are now part of the FILM STORIES Podcast Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! Title music: A New Era Unfolding (c) Sinfonietta Cinematica via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Ashley this week on Podcast-616 is Ian Buckley of ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL and WE ARE STARFLEET to discuss Marvel Studios' WHAT IF...? season 3. Join us for a discussion of each season 3 episode and ask the question...what if? We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! CONNECT WITH IAN BUCKLEY Follow Ian on Bluesky @ianbuckley@bsky.social Listen to Ian on We Are Starfleet Listen to Ian on Illumination Above All Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us to wrap our discussion of AGATHA ALL ALONG is Kneel Before Blog's and We Are Starfleet's Craig McKenzie! Craig knows all the things! Hugh enjoys the permanence of death! Ashley needs to google things! We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. TWITTER Follow us on @Podcast616 Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81 Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! CONNECT WITH CRAIG MCKENZIE Follow Craig on Twitter @nemesis4909 Follow Craig on Bluesky @nemesis4909@bsky.social Read Craig's Blog at kneelbeforeblog.co.uk Listen to Craig's Podcast at Kneel Before Pod Listen to Craig on We Are Starfleet Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST-616 returns to discuss Death’s Hand in Mine, Episode 7 of Marvel Studio's hit new series Agatha All Along Hugh and his Vampire Videos brother in fangs Dan Owen discuss the show so far, a showstopping performance from the spectacular Patti LuPone and, for some reason, Scotland’s abundance of bogs and glitter bars… We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/.  Host / Editor Hugh McStay Guest Dan Owen TWITTER Follow us on @Podcast616 Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81 Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger Follow Dan Owen at @danowen79 BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social Follow Dan Owen at @danowen79.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Film critic Kelechi Ehenulo joins Ashley Thomas for a discussion of Agatha All Along 1x06 "Familiar By Thy Side." Kelechi and Ashley walk The Witches' Road looking for clues for the rest of the season in this wonderfully spooky seasonal offering from Marvel. We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. TWITTER Follow us on @Podcast616 Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81 Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! CONNECT WITH KELECHI EHENULO Follow Kelechi on Twitter @kehenulo Follow Kelechi on Instagram @SpecialKWrites Read Kelechi's work and connect on Muck Rack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PODCAST-616 returns to discuss Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power, Episode 5 of Marvel Studio's hit new series Agatha All Along Hugh and returning 616 guest Dee Molumby discuss the power of Aubrey Plaza's cackle, the surprising darkness of the series and a reveal so shocking that you could charge your phone with it! Listen now and discover all... We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/.  Host / Editor Hugh McStay Guest Dee Molumby TWITTER Follow us on @Podcast616 Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81 Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger Follow Dee Molumby at @deirdremolumby BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Ashley Thomas for our continuing coverage of Marvel Studios' Agatha All Along is Donna Tha Dead of The Donna Tha Dead Podcast. Ashley and Donna discuss breaking generational curses, psychedelic set design, and groovy music in Agatha All Along 1x04 "If I Can't Reach You/Let My Song Teach You." VARIETY ARTICLE WE REFERENCED ‘Agatha All Along’ Team on Reprising ‘The Witches Road’ as a Rock Ballad and Singing With Patti LuPone: ‘It Was So Intimidating’ CONNECT WITH DONNA THA DEAD Listen to The Donna Tha Dead Podcast Follow Donna Tha Dead on Twitter at @DonnaThaDead Follow Donna Tha Dead on Instagram at @Donna_Tha_Dead We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. TWITTER Follow us on @Podcast616 Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81 Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616.bsky.social Follow Hugh McStay at @angryscotsman81.bsky.social Follow Ashley Thomas at @TheNerdyBlogger.bsky.social FACEBOOK Join us at Community-616! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices