The Fan-Cast-It Four Podcast

Welcome, fantastic friends and fans, to the new episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast! In this episode, hosts Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer discuss: "What If John Carney Directed a Fantastic Four Film?" John Carney is an Irish film director, producer, screenwriter, and lyricist who specializes in musical dramas.   After discussing each of their favorite Carney films, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films with actors they have worked with previously and who have not been in a major MCU role. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefancastitfourpodcast6464

Welcome, fantastic friends and fans, to the new episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast! In this episode, hosts, Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer, along with special guest, Patrick Gibson ask: "What If Jeff Probst Produced a Fantastic Four Show?" Probst is the famed host and producer of one of the most popular reality competitions of all time: SURVIVOR! After 23 years and 45 seasons, Survivor is one of if not the biggest reality phenomena of all time. It has garnered numerous super fans and some of the most memorable characters and game interactions in reality history. After discussing each of their favorite Survivor seasons, they then cast and pitch their hypothetical shows with previous Survivor players. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Patrick Gibson Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter/X: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefancastitfourpodcast6464

Welcome, fantastic friends and fans, to the new episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast! In this episode, host Dan Bettenhausen and special guest, Mike Deacon, of What the Show ask: "What If Judd Apatow Directed a Fantastic Four Film?" Apatow has notably directed some of the most popular comedies of the earlier 2000s with a shift into dramedies that tend to explore themes of refusing to grow up, mid-life, and existential crises. His notable films include 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, King of Staten Island, Trainwreck, and more! After discussing each of their favorite Apatow films, they then cast and pitch their hypothetical films with actors he has worked with previously and who have not been in a major MCU role. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Guest: Mike Deacon Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefancastitfourpodcast6464/videos

Welcome, fantastic friends and fans, to the new episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast! In this episode, hosts Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer discuss: "What If The Coen Brothers Directed a Fantastic Four Film?" The Coen Brothers are genre-bending directors whose darkest dramas are not without dark humor and comedies are not without their darker moments. They have directed such films as Raising Arizona, Fargo, Burn After Reading, True Grit, and many more! After discussing each of their favorite Coen films, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films with actors they have worked with previously and who have not been in a major MCU role. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefancastitfourpodcast6464/videos

Welcome, fantastic friends and fans, to the new episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast! In this episode, hosts Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer discuss: "What If Ben Affleck Directed a Fantastic Four Film?" Affleck may be best known as an actor, but he is arguably more successful as a director. He specializes in gritty crime dramas and Hollywood retellings of historical events. He is best known for making the recently released Air, Gone Baby Gone, The Town, and Best Picture-winning Argo! After discussing each of their favorite Affleck movies, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films with actors he has worked with previously who have not been in a major MCU role. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefancastitfourpodcast6464/videos

Welcome, fantastic friends and fans, to the new episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast! In this episode, hosts Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer along with returning guest, Kayleigh Vaughn discuss: "What If Steven Soderbergh directed a Fantastic Four film?" Soderbergh is best known as a trailblazer in independent cinema who crafts thrilling, genre-bending films with themes revolving around shifting personal identities, vengeance, sexuality, morality, and the human condition. He also has a distinct visual style he incorporates as a director, editor, and cinematographer. He is best known for making the remake of the Oceans 11 franchise, Magic Mike, Logan Lucky, the Palm d'Or winning Sex, Lies, and a Videotape, and much more of our favorites! After discussing each of their favorite Soderbergh movies, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films with actors he has worked with previously who have not been in a major MCU role. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Kayleigh Vaughn Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA

Welcome, fantastic friends and fans, to the new episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast! In this episode, hosts Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer discuss: "What If Guillermo del Toro directed a Fantastic Four film?" Del Toro is best known for tapping into modern fairytales, creating fantastical worlds, and creatures, and creating award-winning films. He is best known for making the original Hellboy films, Pacific Rim, Pan's Labyrinth, Shape of Water, a stop-motion Pinnohcio film, and so much more! After discussing each of their favorite del Toro movies, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films with actors he has worked with previously who have not been in a major MCU role. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA

Welcome, fantastic friends and fans, to the new episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast! In this episode, hosts Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer along with special guest Emily Essex discuss: "What if James Cameron directed a Fantastic Four film?"   Big Jim has directed 3 of the top 5 highest-grossing films of all time! His filmography includes the first two Terminator films, Aliens, Titanic, and the Avatar franchise.  While many of his films cross into the sci-fi genre, he has also dabbled in horror, romance, and disaster films. After discussing each of their favorite Cameron movies, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films with actors he has worked with previously who have not been in a major MCU role. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots?   Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Emily Essex Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner   Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefancastitfourpodcast6464

In this episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast, hosts Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer mix things up again and move to the world of television for a second time to discuss what a Fantastic Four TV show created by Executive Producer Dick Wolf might look like. Dick Wolf has produced some of our favorite and long last show franchises that include the Law & Order, FBI, and Chicago Franchises While this episode may seem as predictable as a police procedural, we can guarantee that it is anything but that! Who from the marvel universe might we see make a guest appearance in their pitched episodes? Might we return to the Fast and the Furious cross-over universe? You will just have to listen and find out! After Jon, Jack, and Dan go through their casts, they then each pitch a Fantastic Four show featuring the casts discussed. Who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Will either of their shows be on Disney+ like She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, or Moon Knight? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Jon Lastrina Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-fan-cast-it-four-podcast-220395

Welcome, fantastic friends and fans, to the new episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast! In this episode, hosts Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer along with special guest Eli McCaig discuss: "What if Rob Marshall directed a Fantastic Four film?"   Rob Marshall has directed some memorable musical adaptations like Chicago, Nine, and Into the Woods. Not to mention, he is also directing the upcoming Disney live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. After discussing each of their favorite Marshall movies, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films with actors he has worked with previously who have not been in a major MCU role. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots?   Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Eli McCaig Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner   Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefancastitfourpodcast6464

Welcome to the first episode of the new year, fantastic friends and fans! In this new episode of 2023, Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer bring back the show's first-ever guest, Pat Bulfamante, to discuss: "What if Matt Reeves directed a Fantastic Four film?"   Matt Reeves has directed some of our favorite horror and sci-fi films like Cloverfield, Let Me In, and two films in the Planet of the Apes franchise. Not to mention, he has directed one of the best Batman adaptations with 2022's The Batman. After discussing each of their favorite Reeves movies, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films with actors he has worked with previously who have not been in a major MCU role. Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots?   We hope you enjoy this new episode of the new year! Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Pat Bulfamante Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner   Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefancastitfourpodcast6464

Happy Holidays, fantastic friends and fans! In this festive and final episode of the year, Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer get into the holiday spirit as they explore the question: "What if Chris Columbus directed a Fantastic Four film?"   Chris Columbus (not to be confused with the genocidal explorer) has directed many of our favorite childhood and holiday films like Home Alone 1 & 2, the first two Harry Potter films, Mrs. Doubtfire, and so on! After discussing each of their favorite Columbus movies, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films, and you can bet they will be fun and festive! Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots?   We hope you all have a fantastic holiday season! Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner   Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://youtu.be/EKSi6flwRUs

In this action-packed 19th episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast, Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer face fast thrills and explosions...lots of explosions alongside special guest, Paul DiNuzzo. Together they ask: "What if Michael Bay directed a Fantastic Four film?"   Michael Bay has directed some of our best popcorn flicks that include Bad Boys, The Rock, Armageddon, Transformers, Pain & Gain, 13 Hours, and so on.   After discussing each of their favorite Bay films, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films. What kind of films might you hear? Regardless, you can bet they will be fun and full of explosions...more and more explosions.    Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots?   We hope you all have a fantastic time listening!   Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Paul DiNuzzo Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner   Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://youtu.be/EKSi6flwRUs

In this 18th episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast, Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer take on action, adventure, mystery, and mischievous cartoon characters alongside special guest, Chris Anthony Lopez. Together they ask, "What if Robert Zemeckis directed a Fantastic Four film?" Robert Zemeckis has directed some of our favorite movies that include Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, and Cast Away. After discussing each of their favorite Zemeckis films, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical films. What kind of films might you hear? Regardless, you can bet they will be on the cutting edge when it comes to film technology.  Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own one-shots? We hope you all have a fantastic time listening! Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Chris Anthony Lopez Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA

In this special Halloween episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast, Dan Bettenhausen and Jack Mayer delve into gothic horror and surreal worlds alongside special guest, Paulina Gallo. Together they ask, "What if Tim Burton directed a Fantastic Four film?" Tim Burton has directed some of our favorite movies that include Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Disney's Dumbo. After discussing each of their favorite Tim Burton films, they will then cast and pitch their hypothetical Burton films. How spooky will these pitches get? Might there be some songs included? Could we even get a stop-motion animated movie? You will just have to listen to find out! Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own little Burton-verse? We hope you all have a fantastic time listening! Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Paulina Gallo Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA

In this 16th episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast, hosts Dan Bettenhausen and  Jack Mayer pull out the documentary gear for the MCU's first mockumentary-style films. This could only mean one thing: "What if Christopher Guest Directed a Fantastic Four film?" Guest has created and starred in some of our favorite movies that include Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and so on. After discussing some of the above films, Dan and Jack cast and pitch their Guest film. How many faces from his normal ensemble will we see? Will Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara be paired together again? Might we see Jennifer Coolidge fight some bad guys? What we can know for sure is that improv and hilarity will ensue.  Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own Guest mockumentary? We hope you all have a fantastic time listening! Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA

In this 15th episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast, host Dan Bettenhausen and now full-time co-host Jack Mayer toy with space, time, and magic alongside special guest, Matty Gunner. Together we ask, "What if Christopher Nolan directed a Fantastic Four film?" Christopher Nolan has written, produced, and created some of our favorite movies that include Memento, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Dunkirk, and Tenet. After discussing some of the above films, the three of them then cast and pitch their Nolan film. And in true Nolan fashion, they all get pretty wild. Might there be time travel? Might there be some actors playing multiple roles? Will we get impressions of Casey Affleck, Timothee Chalamet, and Michael Cane?  You will just have to listen to find out! Now, who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? With their films be part of the MCU, or will they be in their own little Nolan-verse? We hope you all have a fantastic time listening! Host: Dan Bettenhausen Co-Host: Jack Mayer Guest: Matty Gunner Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA

In this 14th episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast, host Dan Bettenhausen and returning guest, Jack Mayer, mix things up and move to the world of television to discuss what a Fantastic Four TV show created by Jack Mayer might look like. Mike Schur has written, produced, and created some of our favorite shows that include The Office, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn 99, The Good Place, and many more! This episode gets wild pretty quickly. Outside of the casting and pitching of their respective shows, they cover topics like Mamma Mia!, a sequel to The Santa Clause called, "The Santa Suit," along with a plethora of TV shows people should watch. That list includes the shows discussed in which Mike Schur created, HBO's Hacks, Paramount+'s Players, and many more! After Dan and Jack go through their casts, they then each pitch a Fantastic Four show featuring the casts discussed. Who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Will either of their shows be on Disney+ like She-Hulk? You will just have to listen to find out! Host: Dan Bettenhausen Guest: Jack Mayer Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA

In this 13th episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast, host Dan Bettenhausen and guest, Zack McDonnell, spend the next hour discussing what a Fantastic Four film directed by Rian Johnson might look like.  What twists and turns might we discover as they dive into their cast and pitches? How might Rian Johnson subvert viewers' expectations when it comes to Marvel's First Family? Will Joseph Gordon-Levitt be cast? Will these pitches be more like The Last Jedi, Looper, or even Knives Out? Those are questions also hoped to be answered. After Dan and Zack go through their casts, they then will each pitch a Fantastic Four film featuring the casts discussed. Who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Guest: Zack McDonnell Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA

In this 12th episode of the Fan Cast It Four Podcast, host Dan Bettenhausen and guest, Nicki Baldwin, spend the next hour-plus discussing what a Fantastic Four film directed by Pete Docter might look like. This will be the first time we examine a director who is most famous for his work in animation with works like Monster's Inc, Up, Inside Out, and Soul.  What original ideas will we see from our host and guest? Will these pitched films be in the MCU like the Disney+ Show, What If? Who will be the voice cast in each Fantastic Four Film? Those are questions also hoped to be answered. After Dan and Nicki go through their casts, they then will each pitch a Fantastic Four film featuring the casts discussed. Who will we see play Marvel's first family as we approach Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Host: Dan Bettenhausen Guest: Nicki Baldwin Music: Matt Hart and Matty Gunner Twitter: @FanCastItFour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbk8d2FKMTD_zvjht7hmqA