Episode 207: Back in 2024

In today's episode, Brian and Mandy discuss Jonathan Majors' controversial court case, implications on his character Kang in the Marvel universe, and speculate on the direction Marvel might take. They also touch base on Steven Yeun's unplanned departure from Marvel and its repercussions, the dismal performance of The Marvels and Aquaman 2, and upcoming Marvel projects. They ponder upon the future of superhero movies, cautioning against total grittiness for Marvel following Bob Iger's comments. Shifting gear to Doctor Who, the duo delve into the latest episodes, exploring character developments and speculating on 'mystery boxes'. Brian shares his dislike for the mystery box methodology used in storytelling. Finally, they review films they recently watched, including the biopic about the Von Erich family, 'The Iron Claw', and the animation 'The Boy and the Heron'. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:51 Discussing Jonathan Majors' Court Case 02:34 Impact on Marvel's Kang Dynasty 04:55 Steven Yeun's Departure from Marvel 06:42 The Struggles of Superhero Movies 16:41 Doctor Who Discussion 22:25 Doctor Who: Theories and Timelines 23:58 The Mystery Box Concept in Storytelling 24:56 The Problem with Mystery Boxes 32:26 The Iron Claw: A Tragic Tale 36:46 Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron: A Unique Experience 38:58 Godzilla Goes...Barbenheimer? 39:06 Conclusion and Sign Off