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The Superhero Pantheon: Loki (Season 1 & 2)

Jerome and Brian continue their MCU binge with Loki, Seasons 1 and 2! Based on the positive reactions to the finale, they decided to call an audible and review the series as a whole. They discuss some of the more frustrating parts of the show while also praising the sets and music. Plus they give their thoughts on Key Lime Pie!

Marvel Mondays – Loki S2E6: ‘Glorious Purpose’

Plot Summary: Despite having mastered the ability to travel back in time and correct his errors, Loki ~~quickly~~ slowly learns saving the multiverse is no simple thing.

Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 1

For years Ben & Matt’s podcasting White Whale has been BoJack Horseman and now it’s finally time to get stuck in as they introduce the show in general and break down Season One.

We meet our core cast, establish some regular segments, discuss how long it takes to get into the debut season and get into our favourite episode… which may be a surprise pick.

The Superhero Pantheon: WandaVision (Rewatch)

Jerome and Brian are taking a stroll through sitcom history through the guise of WandaVision, the first MCU show in history and boy was the buzz big.

Both may disagree on the direction of Wanda, but both are very high on the performances and the music. They also talk a bit about the current changes in Marvel TV. Are they “Making it Up as They Go Along?”.

Marvel Mondays – Loki S2E5: ‘Science/Fiction’

Plot Summary: With all realities spaghettifying, Loki must figure out how to master his Time Slipping in an effort to go back and stop this apocalyptic event from ever occurring.

The Superhero Pantheon: ‘The Marvel Carousel’

Jerome and Brian now discuss the ups and downs of the MCU from Phase 4 into the current Phase 5. Some agreements, some disagreements but overall both seem to agree that Marvel has had more misses than hits recently.

Marvel Mondays – Loki S2E4: ‘Heart of the TVA’

Plot Summary: With Victor Timely in the fold our heroes brainstorm a fix for the Temporal Loom, but a vengeful Renslayer & Miss Minutes storm the TVA with other ideas.

Marvel Mondays – Loki S2E3: ‘1893’

Plot Summary: It’s Renslayer & Miss Minutes vs Loki & Mobius in a race to track down a Variant of He Who Remains in 1893 Chicago.

Jerome & Kevin Present – Cancelled Too Soon: GLOW (Season 1)

It’s finally time for the Cancelled Too Soon series to come to an end. What better way to do so then for Jerome and Kevin to discuss the very topic that started their podcasting relationship – professional wrestling?

Today’s episode marks the first part of the Cancelled Too Soon finale, discussing Season 1 of Netflix’s GLOW. First, there’s talks of what the hosts knew about the actual GLOW wrestling promotion before watching the show and how women’s wrestling was viewed in the 1980s. Then they talk about the 2012 documentary about GLOW and how that birthed the Netflix series. Talks of the show itself centers mostly around the characters and how successful the show was at balancing the ensemble cast.

Sprinkled amongst the discussion are talks of bad wigs and costuming, wrestling venues and fans, and comparison to actual wrestlers.

The Superhero Pantheon: Harley Quinn (Season 3 Episode 8) ‘Batman Begins Forever’

Harley Quinn has been a solid show for three different streaming services. Jerome and Brian decide to explore one of the most important episodes of the series as the creators explore the core moment of Bruce Wayne’s life, the murder of his parents. While it has become borderline self-parody at this point, this show decides to take it seriously.