Discovering The MCU (A Marvel Podcast)
by Bryan Shirley & Pat Moriarty
Bryan Shirley is a devoted MCU acolyte. His buddy Pat Moriarty is a complete noob. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you just discovered the MCU and want to catch up or whether you are already all in and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!MUSIC: Select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at blamsiss.bandcamp.com! #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS
Episodes
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Episode 25: Daredevil (2015), Season 1, Eps 1-6
The podcast takes a directional turn at Bryan's direction: We leave The Infinity Saga and dive into Netflix's 2015 entry, DAREDEVIL. This condensed episode covers Season 1, Episodes 1-6. Tangential discussions include fast food burgers and NYC bodegas. Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a...
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Episode 24: Ranking the Infinity Saga
Episode 24 is a culmination of all 23 episodes and films of the MCU Infinity Saga that have come before. Bryan and Pat rank all 23 films, from worst to first, with fan rankings included! No deep dives here. Willa also weighs in with her thoughts on her least favorite and top five MCU films. We…
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Episode 23: Spider-Man: Far From Home
This Episode is dedicated to the memory of Pat's best friend and OG friend of the Podcast, Mike Grossman, who passed away unexpectedly in March at the young age of 49. Episode 23 is a deep dive discussion into the final movie of Phase 3: Spider-Man Far From Home. Off topic rambles include...
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Episode 22, Pt 1: Avengers: Endgame
You've been so patient, so we're happy to present you with this little X-Mas gift: A MEGA-sized two part episode deep dive into the Super Bowl of MCU films-- AVENGERS: ENDGAME! Join us on our analysis of one helluva epic movie with our usual smattering of off-topic side conversations... Hosts…
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Episode 22, Pt 2: Avengers: Endgame
You've been so patient, so we're happy to present you with this little X-Mas gift: A MEGA-sized two part episode deep dive into the Super Bowl of MCU films-- AVENGERS: ENDGAME! Join us on our analysis of one helluva epic movie with our usual smattering of off-topic side conversations... Hosts…
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Episode 10: Guardians of the Galaxy
Happy Holidays, fellow Marvel fans! We have been so eXcited to talk about this one that we rushed it through the editing room, and here it is! Here, Bryan & Pat explore the super-fun 10th installment in the MCU film franchise, "Guardians of the Galaxy", and we're giving the music room to shine…
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Episode 15: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
We're BACK, MCU friends! After a summer away from the 'cast, Bryan & Pat return, this time going on a deep dive the beloved 15th installment in the MCU film franchise, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"! Pat remains spoiler-free after the pause! We fired up the cassette deck for this one too! Hosts...
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Episode 21: Captain Marvel
We're back with Episode 21, as we break down "Captain Marvel", a new MCU tale with new characters to dive into! Tangential discussions include Taco Bell™, Sports Illustrated, and Merkins. Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and unspoiled noob to the MCU respectively. Come...
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Episode 20: Ant-Man & The Wasp
Episode 20 is here, and in this installment size definitely matters as we tackle Ant-Man & the Wasp, a star-studded caper that we enjoyed the hell out of! Tracking the ultimate movie McGuffin, tangential discussions on tardigrades and good seafood ensue. Join us and be entertained! Hosts Bryan...
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Episode 19, Pt 1: Avengers: Infinity War
At last, we bring you the highly anticipated Episode 19: our insanely deep dive into the bigboi of MCU movies, "AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR". Featuring (for the first time), a special guest: Andy Gillund, a good pal and fellow MCU geek. Clocking in at just over 3 hours, we've broken this episode into...
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Episode 19, Pt 2: Avengers: Infinity War
At last, we bring you the highly anticipated Episode 19: our insanely deep dive into the bigboi of MCU movies, "AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR". Featuring (for the first time), a special guest: Andy Gillund, a good pal and fellow MCU geek. Clocking in at just over 3 hours, we've broken this episode into...
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Episode 18: Black Panther
We're excited to bring you Episode 18: our deep dive into the highly acclaimed film, "Black Panther". It took Pat two viewings to fully digest this one and comes out the other side with many Star Wars references and a much deeper understanding of the magical country of Wakanda. Hosts Bryan…
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Episode 17: Thor: Ragnarok
Hiya, friends! {{We fought through some annoying technical issues to get this one recorded, so apologies for any feedback or glitchy noises in this podcast! }} We really had a good time chatting about the 17th installment in the MCU movie franchise, "Thor: Ragnarok". You could certainly say it…
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Episode 16: Spider-Man: Homecoming
Hello, friends! We're slingin' a web of good times in our discussion of the 16th film in the MCU franchise, "Spider-Man: Homecoming"! We also plan our first podcast-related trip, we shill for FlexSeal™, and hit many other tangential and unimportant topics as we navigate this fun ride of a movie....
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Episode 14: Doctor Strange
Released *just* in time for the premiere of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, we present to you our deep dive into the original story: Doctor Strange, probably the trippiest of the MCU films to date thru our run! Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and newbie to...
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Episode 13, Pt 1: Captain America: Civil War
Part 1 of 2 // A huge movie naturally is going to field huge discussion-- so we've split this hefty episode into two digestible parts. Join us on our deep dive (and the occasional tangent) of the action-packed 13th film in the MCU franchise, "Captain America: Civil War"! Hosts Bryan Shirley and…
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Episode 13, Pt 2: Captain America: Civil War
Part 2 of 2 // A huge movie naturally is going to field huge discussion-- so we've split this hefty episode into two digestible parts. Join us on our deep dive (and the occasional tangent) of the action-packed 13th film in the MCU franchise, "Captain America: Civil War"! Hosts Bryan Shirley and…
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Episode 12: Ant-Man
Finally, we’re back with Episode 12 as we unravel the story of Marvel’s “Ant-Man”! Between the epic Thomas the Tank Engine scene and the tiny places this movie goes, there was a lot to love about this one! Join us as our deep dive into all of the movies continues! Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat...
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Episode 11: Avengers: Age Of Ultron
Happy New Year, friends! We tried our best on a couple of occasions to get a viewing party together for Avengers: Age Of Ultron, but times being what they are, things didn't work out... but that didn't stop us from charging forth with our 11th episode of Discovering The MCU where we do a deep…
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Episode 9: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
We couldn't resist bringing you a super long podcast, because there was a TON to talk about when it comes to the ninth installment in the MCU franchise "Captain America: Winter Soldier". Tons of new characters, Bryan pulls more deep comic book knowledge out to bring conteXt to the discussion…
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Episode 8: Thor: The Dark World
The Marvel Gods have left us quite a story to tell-- in our THIRD attempt, we finally managed to make our new microphone setup work (for the most part), and probably put way more effort than most MCU fans would ever dare in dissecting the eighth film in the MCU franchise, 2013's "Thor: The Dark...
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Episode 7: Iron Man 3
We begin PHASE TWO! We're eXcited to bring you Episode #7 as we take a trip back into the wonderful world of Tony Stark with the seventh film in the MCU franchise, 2013's "Iron Man 3". Bryan has another can't-miss spinoff idea for the suits up at Disney+ concerning a certain Stark road trip that...
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Episode 6: The Avengers
A huge movie warrants an equally huge discussion, so buckle up as we bring you Episode #6 of "Discovering the MCU", where we analyze the action-packed sixth film in the MCU franchise (and the final movie in Phase One), "The Avengers"! In this episode, Pat has a real hard time buying into a…
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Episode 5: Captain America: The First Avenger
Thanks for hanging with us, and apologies in advance for the oversized 'cast... we hope you enjoy! Grab a snack and the beverage of your choice and settle in! In Episode #5 of "Discovering the MCU", Pat seeks a patent for a Chris Evans bobblehead and drops multiple Star Wars references, while…
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Episode 4: Thor
In Episode #4 of "Discovering the MCU", Pat draws comparisons to Scooby Doo, Encino Man and Game Of Thrones (what?) much to Bryan's chagrin as they analyze the fourth film in the MCU franchise, "Thor". Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and newbie to the MCU respectively....
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Episode 3: Iron Man 2
Episode #3 of "Discovering the MCU" takes us back to the wondrous world of Tony Stark in the third film in the MCU franchise, "Iron Man 2". Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and newbie to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU...
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Episode 2: The Incredible Hulk
Episode #2 of "Discovering the MCU" tackles the beleaguered second film in the MCU franchise, "The Incredible Hulk". Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and newbie to the MCU respectively. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU from these two...
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Episode 1: Iron Man
Welcome to first installment of "Discovering the MCU", we begin by dissecting the 2008 film "Iron Man", the first on the long list of wildly popular films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hosts Bryan Shirley and Pat Moriarty are a devoted acolyte and newbie to the MCU respectively. Come along…
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About this show
Bryan Shirley is a devoted MCU acolyte. His buddy Pat Moriarty is a complete noob. Come along with us as we explore every installment of the MCU from these two contrasting viewpoints. Whether you just discovered the MCU and want to catch up or whether you are already all in and just need new content, we've got the podcast for you!MUSIC: Select tracks on this podcast graciously provided by our good friend, Minneapolis native, and artist Sam Bliss aka Blamsiss, check out these tracks & more of his incredible multi-instrumental talent at blamsiss.bandcamp.com! #SUPPORTLOCALARTISTS
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Bryan Shirley & Pat Moriarty