Friends From Work: An Unofficial Marvel Podcast

The first Avengers movie that released in 2012 is still one of our favorite movies of all time. It really holds up well. In an effort to continue a tradition that we started years ago, today's episode is our complete live audio commentary on this film. We recorded this while watching the movie at the same time and we think that's probably how you should listen to the episode as well. Make sure to hit play on the film exactly at the moment we countdown to. We'll be back with another episode like this one for Avengers: Age of Ultron soon!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do we want Dr. Doom to be a Tony Stark variant? How do we hope they handle the OG Avengers? What new characters would be cool to lead us forward into a new era? Dive into these questions and more in today's episode on Avengers: Doomsday and then let us know what you want to see in the comments!Thank you to our podcast sponsors:Panel Bound Comics - https://www.panelboundcomics.com/ and use PROMO CODE: FRIENDSFROMWORKHOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/APQoPjSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This last weekend, Marvel Studios took the stage at NYCC for multiple events and announced / teased / confirmed many different news items. We now know that 2025 is going to be a massive year in the MCU with Wonder Man, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, VisionQuest, and Avengers: Doomsday all releasing. Plus, there will be second seasons of X-Men '97 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man with the possibility of a Punisher special as well.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we have another FFW+ bonus "Friend-lee Freebie" episode where we discuss a simple question; "What do you want to see in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?" Not "what do you think will happen" or "what will happen," but more "what would please you if it happened" kind of thing.Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases in theaters on July 31, 2026.And don't forget to support our sponsors:Panel Bound Comics - https://www.panelboundcomics.com/ and use PROMO CODE: FRIENDSFROMWORKHOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/APQoPjSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our resident Marvel news expert Greg Arnold is here to catch us up on all the news items within the MCU over the last couple of months. Castings, movie release schedules, rumors, theories and more!And don't forget to support our sponsors:Panel Bound Comics - https://www.panelboundcomics.com/ and use PROMO CODE: FRIENDSFROMWORKHOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/APQoPjSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a month long hiatus we're back on the saddle with some zombie love. Marvel Zombies surprised us and exceeded our expectations and Marvel Studios as a whole is really on a run right now. We strongly encourage fans to enjoy this era we are currently in. Pop on this episode and listen to us discuss what worked and what didn't work with Marvel Zombies. And don't forget to give us your thoughts as well!Higher, Further, Faster, Together.Don't forget to support our sponsors:Panel Bound Comics - USE THIS LINK and use PROMO CODE: FRIENDSFROMWORKHOMAGE: USE THIS LINKSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Attending the world premiere of Fantastic Four. Having your comic work adapted for Daredevil: Born Again. Loving Iron Man 3 and Endgame. What do these things have in common? They are all topics covered by the great Chip Zdarsky! Chip has been working in comics for over a decade and has become a legend in that world by creating "Sex Criminals," "Daredevil," "Howard the Duck," and "The Spectacular Spider-Man." And he's currently working on a new Captain America volume.You won't want to miss this engaging conversation we had with Chip Zdarsky.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hodgepodge episode today covering an absurdly large amount of topics. Topics that range from Robby and Kandace's family announcement, to Spider-Man, to The Other Guys, To Eyes of Wakanda. Let's get into it and let's freaking goooooo.Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors!FRIENDS FROM WORK: theffwpodcast.com/shopHOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/APQoPjORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have a bonus feed called Friends From Work+ where you as a supporter can receive extra episodes of Friends From Work, comic book coverage, and this series we call "Screensaver" where we discuss non-MCU films. It costs $8 a month and you can subscribe on Patreon, Spotify or Apple. It directly supports this podcast and helps us to continue doing what we are doing.Today we are giving away a free Screensaver episode covering James Gunn's "Superman" as an example of these kinds of bonus episodes. Enjoy (the movie kicked butt)!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A few weeks ago, Kevin Feige (Marvel Studios) sat down with a group of reporters and caught everyone up on where things stand within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In today's episode, we go through each talking point quote by quote and discuss what it will mean for the next few years of the MCU.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Holy crap! What a movie! We just got out of the theater and you just walked out of the theater... Let's chat about EVERYTHING from that film in detail. Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors!FRIENDS FROM WORK: theffwpodcast.com/shopHOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/APQoPjORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the first new Fantastic Four film in over a decade just around the corner, we take our last opportunity to answer your questions on what we think will happen before seeing the movie in the coming days.Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors!FRIENDS FROM WORK: theffwpodcast.com/shopHOMAGE: homage.sjv.io/FFWORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Where does "Ironheart" rank? How about WandaVision? Is Secret Invasion as bad as the internet tells you it is? We discuss all of this and more in the third part of our "rankings" series where we place all of the MCU Disney+ shows in a tier. Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors!FRIENDS FROM WORK: theffwpodcast.com/shopHOMAGE: homage.sjv.io/FFWORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After years of theorizing, you know who has finally made his MCU debut. The rumors were true! We can't wait to dive in to what that means for Riri but also the MCU at large as we prepare for Fantastic 4: First Steps and Avengers: Doomsday. Who would have ever thought that Ironheart and Avengers: Doomsday could be tied?Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors!FRIENDS FROM WORK: theffwpodcast.com/shopHOMAGE: homage.sjv.io/FFWORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was just a few weeks ago that we were talking about Ironheart being the least anticipated project in the MCU's long history. But after watching the first three episodes, we are left wondering, why didn't Marvel promote this more? This show is way too good to be left out of the party. So buckle up because Ironheart is a connected MCU show that we all need right now, and it brings some fun twists and unexpected turns along the way.Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors!FRIENDS FROM WORK: theffwpodcast.com/shopHOMAGE: homage.sjv.io/FFWORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A few weeks ago, we went back and ranked every project from the MCU Infinity Saga and our journey continues with our official rankings of all the movies within the Mulitverse Saga. Even though there are only 13 movies that have released thus far, this episode turned into 90 minutes of discussion as to which tier each one falls into. Are any of these hot takes? Where are we wrong? Where are we right? How does your list differ? Be sure to let us know in the comments!Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors!HOMAGE: homage.sjv.io/FFWORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts.FRIENDS FROM WORK: theffwpodcast.com/shop0:00 - Intro and setup2:15 - Spider-Man: Far From Home10:57 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings18:40 - New FFW Merch19:14 - Eternals28:11 - Spider-Man: No Way Home36:02 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness41:45 - Thor: Love and Thunder49:08 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever54:08 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania01:03:00 - Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 301:06:02 - The Marvels01:12:23 - Deapool & Wolverine01:15:50 - Captain America: Brave New World01:21:24 - Thunderbolts*Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Superstar artist David Marquez joins the show for a chat about his work with writer Gail Simone on the ongoing Uncanny X-Men, his evolution as a storyteller, and his upcoming Image series The Unchosen.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our official, once and for all, Friends From Work MCU Infinity Saga Ranking has finally arrived. We have spoken.Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors!HOMAGE: homage.sjv.io/FFWORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you been enjoying the music from Thunderbolts*? Well, have we a special treat for you. Today we are joined by one of the members of Son Lux, Ian Chang, to talk about their magnificent work scoring Thunderbolts. But before we get into that, we talk about the new Ironheart trailer to which Robby poses the question, "Do you think Marvel Studios and Disney would consider Disney+ to be a win thus far?" Get your pallets cleansed and ready because this has become a steak and broccoli and potatoes kind of episode.Thanks for supporting Friends From Work and our sponsors!HOMAGE: homage.sjv.io/FFWORGANIC PRICED BOOKS: Use our promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK for even deeper discounts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe Kelly has worked on countless comics over the years including Deadpool, X-Men, Superman and (currently) Spider-Man. He has developed a wealth of knowledge within the comics space and it was my (Robby) absolute honor to chat with him about that comics history as well as his current work on Spider-Man.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy