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The WhatNow Podcast

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What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the same hometown who share a love for all things pop culture. A couple of laughs. A couple of facts. And a whole lotta asking the big question, what now?Curt: Cincinnati, OHPeyton: Chicago, ILFollow WhatNow:Instagram: ​https://instagram.com/whatnownerdsTikTok: ​https://tiktok.com/whatnownerds

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Episodes

  1. Looking Ahead: Spider-Man No Way Home (15 Minutes or Less)

    Curt and Peyton discuss the ramifications of No Way Home's finale and what this means moving forward for the MCU and beyond. About WhatNow: What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the same hometown who share a love for all things pop culture....

  2. The Road to Secret Wars (SDCC '22)

    Curt and Peyton discuss all the missing slots and confirmed upcoming projects announced at SDCC in Hall H. About WhatNow: What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the same hometown who share a love for all things pop culture. Curt: Cincinnati,...

  3. Moon Knight Ep. 1 & 2 Review

    Curt and Peyton discuss and review the first 2 episodes of Moon Knight on Disney+. "The Goldfish Problem" and "Summon the Suit". About WhatNow: What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the same hometown who share a love for all things pop...

  4. The Batman Movie Review

    Curt and Peyton discuss and review DC's latest movie, Matt Reeve's The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, and Colin Farrell. About WhatNow: What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the same hometown who share a love for...

  5. Eternals Movie Review

    Curt and Peyton discuss and review Marvel's latest cinematic masterpiece, Eternals. A movie bombarded by negative online reviews defies critics to become one of the most unique additions to the MCU. About WhatNow: What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're Curt and Peyton, two...

  6. Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings - Movie Review

    Curt and Peyton give their review of Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings! About MARVEL WhatNow?: What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the same hometown who share a love for all things MARVEL. Curt: Cincinnati, OH Peyton: Chicago, IL...

  7. What IF - ZOMBIES?! Episode 5 Breakdown and Deep Dive

    Curt and Peyton breakdown the fifth episode of What If...? on Disney Plus! After a virus from the quantum realm devastates this reality, the surviving members of Earth's Mightiest Heroes have only one thing on their minds (and brains?)....survive! About MARVEL WhatNow?: What happens when a…

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  8. What If... Dr. Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands? Episode 4 Breakdown and Deep Dive

    Curt and Peyton breakdown the fourth episode of What If...? on Disney Plus! A grieving Dr. Strange embarks upon a destructive path to bring back the one thing he wants: his beloved Christine. But at what cost? About MARVEL WhatNow?: What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're...

  9. What If... Earth Lost Its Mightiest Heroes? Episode 3 Breakdown & Deep Dive

    Curt and Peyton breakdown the third episode of What If...? on Disney Plus! The Avengers are dropping like flies! How exactly does one kill the Hulk? There's a murderer out there and you'll never see them coming. About MARVEL WhatNow?: What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're...

  10. What If... T'Challa Were Starlord? Episode 2 Breakdown & Deep Dive

    Curt and Peyton breakdown the second episode of What If...? on Disney Plus! This episode pays incredible tribute to one of Marvel's most beloved characters and the man that brought him to life. Thank you Chadwick Boseman for everything you did. To the man that defeated Thanos without a single...

  11. What If... Captain Carter Were the First Avenger? Episode 1 Breakdown & Deep Dive

    Curt and Peyton breakdown the premiere episode of What If...? on Disney Plus! How does the change of a simple choice create an entirely new universe? Let's find out. About MARVEL WhatNow?: What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the same...

  12. Black Widow Movie Review

    Curt and Peyton dish on the latest movie entry in the MCU, Black Widow. We learn about family - move over Dom. Taskmaster's identity revealed, Natasha clears some red in her ledger, and David Harbour plays a character in the '80s. All this and more! About MARVEL WhatNow?: What happens when a...

  13. Loki Episode 6 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "For All Time. Always"

    Curt and Peyton break down the season finale of Loki on Disney+! It has all come down to this. Sylvie and Loki enter the citadel to take back their fate and finally discover who has been pulling the TVA's strings all along. There is no going back. The MCU will never be the same.

  14. Loki Episode 5 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "Journey Into Mystery"

    Curt and Peyton breakdown the 5th episode of Loki on Disney+! It's Loki central as our favorite heroes try to escape the Variant recycle bin known as the Void. Alioth guards the end of time... and the Thanos copter. Who is in the fortress at the end of time? Will Throg escape? Is this the last...

  15. Loki Episode 3 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "Lamentis"

    Curt and Peyton breakdown the 3rd episode of Loki on Disney Plus! Loki and Sylvie fight like children on the playground during a literal apocalypse. Are Mobius and the TVA having....a 6th sense moment? And.....time fascism?! Hold on to your temp-pad's as we try to figure out when the rug is going...

  16. Loki Episode 2 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "The Variant"

    Curt and Peyton breakdown the 2nd episode of Loki on Disney Plus! How does one hide from time cops? Was that Lady Loki? Will Mobius get that jet ski? All this and more! About MARVEL WhatNow: What happens when a designer meets an actor to nerd out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the same...

  17. Loki Episode 1 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "Glorious Purpose" WOW! Space Lizards, Time Gods & Casey, oh my!

    Curt and Peyton breakdown the premiere of Loki on Disney Plus! How does time travel work? What is Variant Loki up to? Where did Mobius get that can of Josta? All this and more! About MARVEL WhatNow: What happens when a designer meets an actor to nerd out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the...

  18. Loki Trailer Breakdown & Deep Dive - The TVA, He Who Remains, WOW Owen Wilson, & More!

    Curt and Peyton discuss the Loki trailers and discuss the rules of time travel in the MCU. Loki gets renamed Joki, and we have a Hermione Granger crossover! All this and more! About MARVEL WhatNow: What happens when a designer meets an actor to nerd out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the...

  19. Eternals Trailer Breakdown & Deep Dive - Monolithic Pizza Slices, Friends Reunion, Sleeping Space Gods and More!

    Curt and Peyton discuss the latest Eternals trailer that just dropped! Chloé Zhao's direction is stunning and looks to push the MCU into a completely new territory. There's so much to cover and discuss so let's jump in! About MARVEL WhatNow: What happens when a designer meets an actor to nerd…

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  20. Shang-Chi & Eternals Trailers Deep Dive - Also we discuss 3 Ninjas, He-Man Black Knight, and More!

    Curt and Peyton chew the fat on the latest trailers and clips for Shang-Chi and Eternals. We discuss the intimate happenings of Curt's love life, Peyton breaks out his karate moves, and space gods working on a dude ranch. There's so much Marvel topics happening at the moment our heads are…

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  21. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Ep. #6 FINALE Breakdown & Deep Dive - "One World. One People."

    Curt and Peyton break down episode 6 of Marvel's The Falcon & The Winter Soldier. Sam's new suit is revealed! Bucky finds some peace and closure. The Power Broker is revealed! Karli and the Flagsmashers make their final stand. Val pops up again. Sam helps Isaiah finally find his place in history....

  22. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Ep. #5 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "Truth"

    Curt and Peyton break down episode 5 of Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Bucky and Sam confront Walker. Sharon Carter gets a little more dark. A special Seinfeld cameo. The Flag Smashers make their final move. Sam and Bucky get down and dirty in the south. All this and more! About…

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  23. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Ep. #4 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "The Whole World is Watching"

    Curt and Peyton break down episode 4 of Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. John Walker goes full US Agent. Sam and Karli have a heart to heart. Zemo goes full creeper with candy. Wakanda enters the mix. All this and more! About MARVEL What Now: What happens when a designer meets an actor...

  24. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Ep. #3 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "Power Broker"

    Curt and Peyton break down episode 3 of Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Madripoor is introduced for the first time. Sam drinks snake juice. Zemo shows off his car collection. Super soldier serum is out in the world. Zemo kills Heisenberg? All this and more. Join as we break down all...

  25. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Ep. #2 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "The Star-Spangled Man"

    Curt and Peyton break down episode 2 of Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. John Walker steps into the limelight. The flag-smashers are on the run from a possible new power player (broker?) in the Marvel universe. Bucky and Sam do some couples counseling while a new crop of super soldiers...

  26. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Ep. #1 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "New World Order"

    We break down episode 1 of Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Flags were smashed. Loans were denied. And a new Cap steps into the spotlight. Join us as we discuss the first episode of this exciting new entry in the MCU.

  27. Wandavision Ep. #9 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "The Series Finale" The Scarlet Witch is here! Where is Sword Vision? Ralph Revealed!

    Curt & Peyton breakdown Wandavision's Episode 9: The Series Finale. Easter eggs, Spoilers, Theories. Where is SWORD Vision? What really is the Scarlet Witch? What happened to Tommy and Billy? Is this the last we've seen of Agatha? All this and more!

  28. Wandavision Ep. #8 Breakdown & Deep Dive - "Previously On" Salem Witch Trials! SWORD Vision! Hayward Lies!

    Curt & Peyton breakdown Wandavision's Episode 8: Previously On. Agatha and Wanda take a trip down memory lane to visit her past traumas. We get a closer look into Hayward's master plan. Who is the Scarlet Witch? All this and more!

  29. Wandavision Ep. #7 Breakdown & Deep Dive - Breaking the 4th Wall! It Was Agatha All Along! Spectrum!

    Curt & Peyton breakdown Wandavision's Episode 7: Breaking the 4th Wall. Westview just got more magical! Where are the Twins? Vision and Darcy go on a roadtrip! All this and more!

  30. Wandavision Ep. #6 Breakdown & Deep Dive - Halloween Spooktacular! Quicksilver Returns? Vision Escapes!

    Curt & Peyton breakdown Wandavision's Episode 6: All New Halloween Spooktacular! Children have arrived in Westview! Uncle Pietro tries to help out the kids, Monica Rambeau and the team get kicked off the base. Vision breaks out. The twins get their powers. All this and more!

  31. Wandavision Ep. #5 Breakdown & Deep Dive - Baby Vision! Grown Up Twins! Auntie Agnes & Uncle ***!

    Curt & Peyton breakdown Wandavision's Episode 5: On a Very Special Episode... SWORD discovers more about Westview. Wanda goes on the offense. We're finally introduced to Uncle Pietro! (Evan Peters) Listen as we talk about the episode's craziest and funny moments.

  32. Wandavision Ep. #4 Breakdown & Deep Dive - Is Wanda in Control? Is Everyone Dead?

    Curt & Peyton breakdown Wandavision's Episode 4: We Interrupt This Program. We find out more about Monica Rambeau, Introduced to Jimmy Woo and Doctor Darcy Lewis! Could Wanda be controlling everything in this reality? Listen as we talk about the episode's biggest and darkest moments.

  33. Wandavision Ep. #3 Breakdown & Deep Dive - The Twins are Here! Are They the Spawn of Mephisto!?

    Join us, Curt & Peyton, as we breakdown episode 3 of Wandavision! We include visual clues, Easter eggs, theories, and more! Who is SWORD? Is Mephisto pulling the strings? What's up with Herb? What happened to Geraldine?

  34. Wandavision Ep. #1&2 Breakdown & Deep Dive - Mephisto Spotted!?

    Wandavision E1&2 full breakdown and discussion! Is Mephisto pulling the strings? What is SWORD's role in this reality bubble? How is Vision back? All this and more! *Sorry for the occasional audio lag! The intern who edited this podcast has been promptly banished to the negative zone. Follow…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What happens when a designer meets an actor to geek out? We're Curt and Peyton, two nerds from the same hometown who share a love for all things pop culture. A couple of laughs. A couple of facts. And a whole lotta asking the big question, what now?Curt: Cincinnati, OHPeyton: Chicago, ILFollow WhatNow:Instagram: ​https://instagram.com/whatnownerdsTikTok: ​https://tiktok.com/whatnownerds

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