All-New Marvel Cast

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) Spoilercast

Third time is hopefully the charm for Marvel’s First Family as the Fantastic Four make their MCU Debut in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Listen as Ashley and Dyla discuss the film, talk about the depiction of each of the team members and question if this film does enough to reinvigorate the MCU.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)Directed by: Matt ShakmanScreenplay by: Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian SpringerStory by: Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, Kat WoodBased on Fantastic Four by: Stan Lee, Jack KirbyStarring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Ralph Ineson
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Fantastic Four (2015) | Fantastic Four Rewatch

Join us as we prepare for Marvel’s First Family’s MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps by discussing their previous films.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the rebooted 2015 film directed by Josh Trank, Fantastic Four. Listen as they discuss the film, talk about the direction the creative team chose to take this iteration and debate why it didn’t work.
Fantastic Four (2015)Directed by: Josh TrankScreenplay by: Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg, Josh TrankBased on Fantastic Four by: Stan Lee, Jack KirbyStarring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, Toby Kebbell, Reg E. Cathey, Tim Blake Nelson
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) | Fantastic Four Rewatch

Join us as we prepare for Marvel’s First Family’s MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps by discussing their previous films.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the follow-up to the original 2005 film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Listen as they discuss the film, talk about how the dynamic changes from the first film and question why they did Galactus so dirty.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)Directed by: Tim StoryScreenplay by: Don Payne, Mark FrostStory by: John Turman, Mark FrostBased on Fantastic Four by: Stan Lee, Jack KirbyStarring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington, Andre Braugher, Beau Garrett, Doug Jones, Laurence Fishburne
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The Best of Phase 5 - MCU Phase 5 Wrap Up

With Phase Five now concluded, join Ashley and Dylan as they look back at all the new additions to the MCU. Hear which characters and moments were their favourites, their rankings of all of the projects this phase and what they are looking forward to in Phase Six.
The Best of Phase 4 - MCU Phase 4 Wrap Up: https://all-newmarvelcast.podbean.com/e/the-best-of-phase-4-mcu-phase-4-wrap-up/ 
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Fantastic Four (2005) | Fantastic Four Rewatch

Join us as we prepare for Marvel’s First Family’s MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps by discussing their previous films.
On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the first film to bring these iconic characters to the big screen, Fantastic Four. Listen as they discuss the film, judge the casting choices of the team and question what Victor Von Doom’s plans actually are.
Fantastic Four (2005)Directed by: Tim StoryWritten by: Mark Frost, Michael FranceBased on Fantastic Four by: Stan Lee, Jack KirbyStarring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington
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Ironheart - Episodes 4-6 Review

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the final three episodes of Ironheart.
Episodes Recap: https://collider.com/ironheart-finale-recap 
"Bad Magic"Directed by: Angela BarnesWritten by: Amir Sulaiman
"Karma's a Glitch"Directed by: Angela BarnesWritten by: Cristian Martinez
"The Past Is the Past"Directed by: Angela BarnesWritten by: Chinaka Hodge
Starring: Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam, Anji White, Sacha Baron Cohen
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Ironheart - Episodes 1-3 Review

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the first three episodes of Ironheart.
Episodes Recap: https://collider.com/ironheart-series-premiere-recap 
"Take Me Home"Directed by: Sam BaileyWritten by: Chinaka Hodge
"Will the Real Natalie Please Stand Up?"Directed by: Sam BaileyWritten by: Malarie Howard
"We in Danger, Girl"Directed by: Sam BaileyWritten by: Francesca Gailes, Jacqueline J. Gailes
Starring: Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam, Anji White
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Thunderbolts* Spoilercast

The latest MCU film sees a bunch of supporting characters take the spotlight as Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker team up in Thunderbolts*. Listen as Ashley and Dylan discuss the film, share their thoughts on the team’s chemistry and makeup, and react to the answer to why there is an asterisk in the title.
Thunderbolts* (2025)Directed by: Jake SchreierScreenplay by: Eric Pearson, Joanna CaloStory by: Eric PearsonStarring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Daredevil Born Again - Episode 9 Review: "Straight to Hell"

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss the season finale of Daredevil Born Again: "Straight to Hell".
"Straight to Hell"Directed by: Justin Benson, Aaron MoorheadWritten by: Heather Bellson, Dario Scardapane
Starring: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Michael Gandolfini. Margarita Levieva, Wilson Bethel, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Ayelet Zurer, Kamar de los Reyes, Jon Bernthal
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Daredevil Born Again - Episode 8 Review: "Isle of Joy"

Join Ashley and Dylan as they discuss episode 8 of Daredevil Born Again: "Isle of Joy".
"Isle of Joy"Directed by: Justin Benson, Aaron MoorheadWritten by: Jesse Wigutow, Dario Scardapane
Starring: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Michael Gandolfini. Margarita Levieva, Wilson Bethel, Zabryna Guevara, Nikki M. James, Genneya Walton, Arty Froushan, Clark Johnson, Ayelet Zurer, Kamar de los Reyes, Jon Bernthal
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