Marveling at Marvel's Marvels (Allen, Josef, and Jonathan)

He's one of the Marvel universe's most important characters (and one of our most requested). Finally, we present the master of magnetism and would-be savior of homo superior, Magneto!

We're keeping it weird in 2018 with Devil Dinosaur! In addition to Jack Kirby's big red T-Rex, we bring you Moon Boy and Moon Girl. And your favorite podcasting team weighs in on the Black Panther review controversy, so you know this isn't an episode to miss!

Join us for a conversation on the original X-Man, Cyclops!  Topics include time travel, mind babies, and properties of light.

When it comes to comic characters, time travelers are especially confusing. But this dude? He's in a league of his own. Join us as we try to understand Kang and (most of) his other identities!

It's the baddest hero in the Marvel Universe; the original Hero for Hire: Luke Cage!  We discuss blaxploitation, classism in comics, and how heroes make ends meet.

By popular demand, your favorite podcasters are diving into Marvel TV! Join us as we talk extensively about WandaVision, Disney's inaugural MCU show. It goes without saying, heavy spoilers for the show, so if you're interested, consider watching before listening.  

By popular demand, we bring you Marvel's most marvelous sidekick, Rick Jones! Strap in, because we've got to move at a breakneck pace to cover his 60+ years of history!

By Patreon request, we bring you the latest character to bear the mantle of Ghost Rider, Robbie Reyes! For more Ghost Rider content, check out episodes 14 (the original Ghost Rider), 136 (Cosmic Ghost Rider), and 157 (the Ghost Rider movie). 

Happy Holidays, Marvelers! Come and unwrap this very special mystery episode- our gift to you! See if you can guess the character before Josef does!

Come, join us for a jaunt into the cosmos with Star-Lord! We stay surprisingly on topic as we chat about Sun-Ra, immature astronauts, and the Butt Patrol...

Get your claws out for our review of the latest Marvel movie, Logan! Hear our thoughts on Hugh Jackman's Wolverine swan song in a very special ALL SPOILER episode of Marveling.

You should definitely see Logan before listening to this episode.  We describe the movie's plot, ending, and surprises in detail.  You've been warned...

Judge not a podcast by the size of it's subject, because this is a big one: Ant-Man!  This is the character that inspired us to start a podcast; Josef has had a long time to think about this guy & has a lot to say.  Without a doubt, our most contentious episode.

This week, it's a menagerie of the bizarre as we present the Weirdo Shotgun! Jonathan has brought an assortment of strange and unusual Marvel characters that aren't quite big enough to fill their own episodes.  And to make things more interesting, he's thrown a few spoilers into the mix- can you identify which are legit Marvel characters? You won't want to miss this fast & fun episode!

This episode is dedicated to the faceless cogs of the bureaucracy that keeps the multiverse from running off the rails: the Time Variance Authority! We dig into the history of the limitless organization, while carefully avoiding any spoilers for certain Marvel shows...

Hey kids, do you like shirts? And do you love Marveling at Marvel's Marvels? Then you definitely won't want to miss this special announcement!

The email address we mention in this announcement: marvelingatmarvelsmarvels@gmail.com

Join us as we dig into the latest film in Fox's X-Universe, Deadpool 2! We'll discuss the new characters, whether the humor worked this time around, and the morality of cannibalism. 

Needless to say, this is a spoiler-heavy episode: if you haven't seen Deadpool 2 yet, we highly recommend you hold off on listening to this episode until you have.

Whether you know him as Falcon, Captain America, or Anthony Mackie, we bet you love Sam Wilson! Join us for a journey through the career of this amazing hero!

By Patreon request, we bring you Marvel's premier ninja, Elektra! We'll discuss her origins, her career as an assassin, and her eventual superhero turn- with our usual digressions, of course...

Join us, fair listeners, to revel in the glory that is Wonder Man! We'll dig into Simon Williams' villainous origins, brushes with cowardice, and at least one of his deaths.

We've mentioned him before, but now we're fully immersing ourselves in Onslaught! Join us to learn about his origins, the major event he anchored, and his inevitable return. 

It's been a few years since we talked about Laura Kinney, AKA X-23, AKA the other Wolverine. To present this awesome character, we've brought in a very special guest, long-time friend of the show, Erica!

You may want to revisit episode 75 (our original X-23 episode) for a refresher before diving into this one. Or not: we had to give Josef a refresher, too.

Warning: this is gonna get confusing. We discuss the long history of Marvelman/Miracleman/totally not Captain Marvel. Even Jon is lost by the end...

For our very special Halloween episode, we bring you not just monsters, but GIANT MONSTERS! Join us on a trip to the early days of Marvel, when giant beasts, aliens, and demons roamed the Earth.

In this very special episode, Allen brings a batch of bizarre beings.  Some are Marvel characters and the rest are his own unique creations- can you tell which are which? You won't want to miss this jaunt into the mind of our marvelous moderator!

You've heard about his glove and seen him sit in a chair, now find out why Thanos is one of Marvel's most notorious villains!

And we start off our episode with a quick bit of fun at the expense of past characters we've discussed...

Some heroes are weirder than others... We present one of Marvel's stranger heroes- Jack Kirby's own Machine Man! Discover the depths of the odd as we chat on 2001, Inspector Gadget, and NextWave.

Hold on tight, this is a wild ride! Join us on a break-neck run though the entire 1982 series "Team America". Don't miss this one!

Hey, Marvelers, we're going to the circus! The Circus of Crime, that is! Join us as we stroll through a magical land of villainy, half-baked schemes, and- oh, no, no, no... Well, lets just say we earn that explicit rating towards the end. Might want to leave the kids at home for this trip to the circus...

In this packed episode, we present the Inhumans! In addition to their history, we focus on three of their most famous members: Gorgon, Karnak, and Lockjaw! Plus, we dip into the Patreon mailbag to get some insight into your Marveling hosts...

It’s the invincible Iron Man! On this lively episode, we discuss Tony Stark’s origin, his place in the rankings of Marvel’s great minds, and his battles with alcoholism. 

This week, we present the most evil of evil villains: the Nazi Barons!  It's the Barons Blood, Strucker, and Zemo together in a buffet of evil.  Seriously, lots of evil in here.

This week, we discuss all the characters to be known as the White Tiger! Join our conversation on David Carradine, dumpster diving, and the plural form of "beef".

Who do super heroes call when they need help? Damage Control! We’ll explain how a limited series became integral to the fabric of the Marvel Universe! And we talk about meat. A LOT.

You may know him as Marc Spector, Steve Grant, Jake Lockley, or even Mr Knight: it's Moon Knight!  

The avatar of Khonshu gets the Marveling treatment this week, as we delve into moon gadgets, moon foods, and the proper pronunciation of "Bushman".

So, Disney made a holiday special featuring Guardians of the Galaxy and we sat down to watch it. We'll leave it to you which was the worse decision. 

Please take a few minutes to listen to this important announcement from your Marveling team!

If you've seen Spider-Man Far from Home, you probably have some questions about Mysterio. We may or may not answer them, but I promise you'll have a good time listening to us this week! This episode goes places none of us could have foreseen...

By special request, we dive into one of Marvel's most important events: Days of Future Past! Join us as we try to understand how two comics shaped the X-Men for decades to come!

For this moderator-less episode, Jon & Josef talk about the strange history of the Bloodstone! We cover the gem itself and its two most famous bearers: world renowned monster hunters Ulysses and Elsa Bloodstone!

In this unique episode, we break format: Josef has created somecharacters he thinks are worthy of Marvel and Jonathan judgesthem.  It's the most fun we've had recording an episode andone you won't want to miss!

Finally, the culmination of 22 films over a decade. Does Avengers Endgame live up to the hype? Find out what the Marveling crew thinks in this big movie review episode!

Spoiler alert: we go into major plot points and surprises- we highly recommend you see the movie before listening.

And heads up: we had some serious technical issues while recording. Allen is an editing wizard, but please forgive any glitches in this one.

Join us this week for a dig into Marvel's merc with the mouth, Deadpool! You just might learn something about U.S. presidents, Will Ferrell, and Deadpool's dark history. 

We go to the movies this week to discuss Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! It should go without saying, we completely spoil the movie in this episode. And we also spoil plot points from Spider-Man: No Way Home, so maybe save this episode until you've watched both of those films....

Welcome back for another episode from quarantine! We talk about Dr. Barbara Morse, also known as Bobbi, Mockingbird, Huntress, and the only woman willing to marry Hawkeye. We talk about her long history and recent controversies- you won't want to miss this extra long episode!

In this episode, we have a hearty discussion on race in America and still manage to find a little time to talk about Ulysses Klaw. In presenting the classic Marvel villain, we'll address his powers, his long history with the Black Panther, and practical applications of sound.

This episode is a little different: Join us as we take you through the history of Marvel crossovers. You'll mostly learn about the times Marvel & DC characters came together, but we close the episode out with one of comicdom's most surprising team ups...

We're extremely proud to bring you one of the strangest characters we've ever covered: Ulysses Solomon Archer and his truck U.S.1! Borne of a line of toys and the trucker craze of the late seventies, this is a comic you need to hear to believe. There's so much crazy that we needed to bring in a special guest presenter: Kris, host of the MegaDumbCast. Thank you, Kris, for exposing us all to the madness of U.S.1!

To hear more from Kris, check out the MegaDumbCast: https://megadumbcast.podbean.com/

We proudly present the Norse god of mischief and on of Marvel's greatest villains, Loki! His long career as a nefarious villain,  his time as a sympathetic child, and even his run for president: we cover it all (well, as much as we can in about an hour).

It's the episode everyone demanded: Squirrel Girl! You won't want to miss our conversation about the star of one the greatest comic series of the last decade. We also discuss the Great Lakes Avengers, nuts, and Squirrel Galactus.

Join your favorite podcasting coven as we walk the Witch's Road! That's right, we're talking about the MCU's latest entry, Agatha All Along! Spoilers abound, so maybe check out the series before listening...

We're proud to present one of Marvel's oldest characters, Patsy Walker! We'll discuss her entire history, including her 1940s comic origins, her transition into Hellcat, and the excellent recent series.

Want meta chracters? We've got the most meta of them all for you, Gwenpool! Join us as we take a tour of her relatively short career- I thnk you'll be pleasantly surprised!

By listener request, we present the fearsome space pirate, Nebula! We dig deep into her history as one of Marvel's most beloved cosmic villains. 

We've talked a bit about Thor in the past, but now we've finally got an episode dedicated to the god of thunder! Well, sort of... we also spend a good deal of time talking about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

It's a jam-packed episode, Marvelers, as we discuss Captain America (not the one you like), Bucky (not that one), Nomad (still not Cap), Bucky (another one, but still not the good one), and Scourge (not the one you think). That's right, it's Jack Monroe! This dude's story is strange, confusing, and fairly depressing, so strap in for some fun!

In this jam packed episode, we present a villainous triple threat: Egghead, The Mad Thinker, and The Puppet Master! Discussion includes super science, true evil in the Marvel Universe, and ants.

This week we do something a little different. After watching the Thor movies, we felt there was still a lot of discussion to be had around Asgard & Norse mythology as they exist in the Marvel comic universe. We talk about the Nine Realms, the Warriors Three, and what counts as a good viking death. 

This episode is completely free of Thor: Ragnarok spoilers, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, this is a perfect primer! (Although there are a few spoilers for Thor: Dark World). 

Happy Hallowe'en, Marvelers! For this very special episode, your favorite podcasters have a lively discussion on what Marvel properties would make good horror movies, TV viewing habits, and mall lords.

In our new (and completely real) podcast, we take on the DC Universe starting with the introduction of the World's Greatest Detective. There have been some line-up changes and a fresh start here at Detective Comics Comic Detectives and they are all real and for serious. Enjoy and let us know what you think of the new totally real and serious direction!

Hey, bub, it's time for one of Marvel's most famous heroes: Wolverine! We scratch the surface of this amazing character, discussing his origins, rise to prominence, and fondness for teenage girl sidekicks.

Heroes don't get much bigger that The Hulk. You'll hear about lazy pants, chocolate bars, and what calms the savage beast in this extra-large episode!

On our latest episode, we take our time dissecting the fastest man in the Marvel universe, Quicksilver. Come to learn how many fathers Quicksilver has had and stay to find out whether cows have horns! It's a wild ride this week...

Your favorite podcasters spent a little time watching TV- and not just any TV, but the new Ms. Marvel Disney+ series! Listen in to find out what we think about Kamala Khan's MCU origin story!

It's a bonus half episode! As a companion to our WandaVision, Jon explains Falcon and the Winter Soldier to Josef and hijinks ensue!

Needless to say, we spoil the $#!& out of the show, so maybe watch before listening...

A lot has happened since we last recorded, so we had a bit to unload. Veterans of the show know we wear our hearts (and politics) on our sleeves, so the rant opening the show should be no surprise.  But if you make it through that, we spend a little time introducing Jennifer Kale, one of Marvel's preeminent magic-users. Fresh off her MCU debut n Agatha All Along, some listeners had questions- and we've got a couple answers. 

For a bit of a palate cleanser, we bring you Ghost Rider, the classic (?) 2007 Marvel movie starring the incomparable Nicolas Cage. Spoiler alert: we had a lot more fun talking about the movie than watching it.

Travel with us through time, back to the early 90s, when shoulder pads were huge and pockets were abundant. The subject of our journey is the most 90s of 90s character, Cable! You won't learn everything about Nathan Summers by spending an hour with us, but you'll at least get enough to confuse you...

This week, we present Stephen Strange, master of the mystic arts, and discuss Marvel magic, otherworldy entities (and their awesome names), and the 31st century wizard that created the universe.

Happy Halloween! To mark the occasion, we bring you a discussion on Marvel's seasonal offering, Werewolf by Night! And we've got a spooktacular Man by Day along for the ride- you won't want to miss this one!

For this special "all spoiler" episode, we dive deep into the 2016 Dr Strange movie.  Find out what your favorite(?) podcast hosts think about American accents, movie magic, and the proper way to greet someone's return from a long absence.

Hark good listeners, pray thee desireth escape to Marvel's tales of yore? Perchance Marvel 1602 beith thine panacea. Goodly words are to be had in regards to complexions of pallor, toxic scribes, and good ser William. Verily, a right joyous time!

WARNING: this is an angry episode and may not be for everyone. Seriously, I think I can only recommend it for folks that like to listen to their parents fight.

In this episode, we talk a little about Apocalypse, the first mutant, but mostly we fight. Seriously, this is a contentious episode- we spend more time arguing than discussing the character, so, yeah, this might not be a fun experience for everyone...

We dig our claws into Daken, son of Wolverine in this episode! We'll explore this character, chat with Josef about fatherhood, and maybe even give a hint as to our next episode...

This week, we proudly present the co-star of the two most recent Silver Surfer series, Dawn Greenwood! We cover her adventures, their relationship, and the magic of wishes.

This episode includes heavy spoilers for the Slott/Allred 2014-2017 Silver Surfer comics. They're awesome enough that I think this won't ruin your enjoyment of them, but you've been warned...

This week, we present Adam Warlock, AKA "Him".  This is a great episode- essential listening for Marveling fans.  We discuss bizarre plotting, golden Space Jesus, and comic book racism.

On this episode, we dig deep into the culmination of 10 years of Marvel movies: Avengers Infinity War! In this spoiler-heavy episode, we present our favorite moments, what we thinks didn't work, and our predictions for what comes next! 

We highly recommend you see the movie before listening: we leave little unspoiled! And this is our first episode with our new "remote recording", so please bear with us as we're working through the technical hiccups.

Regular listeners probably know what we’re gonna think of Gambit, but I assure you this is an episode you won’t want to miss. In addition to addressing the Cajun mutant, we talk about bad costume decisions, weigh in on the James Gunn controversy, and decide the best wizard roommate. It’s a wild time!

Quarantine got you down? We've got the cure, with one of the most notorious event's in comic history: Marvel's Spider-Man Clone Saga! We try to make a little sense of the madness, but more importantly we have some fun with the chaos. 

It doesn't matter if you're a new reader or long-time comic fan, there are certain comics that are must reads. Jonathan believes that "Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment" belongs on that list, so he's forced it upon Josef.

Whether or not you've read it, you won't want to miss our resident comic hater's thoughts on this graphic novel- could this be the most pivotal episode of Marveling at Marvel's Marvels yet?

It's another Wasp! This week, we bring you the tale of Nadia, Marvel's newest Wasp. Form the Red Room to the Champions, we cover this amazing character's incredible journey!

For full enjoyment, we recommend listening to episodes 13 (Ant-Man) and 100 (Wasp) before this one.

You may not know him, but we think you'll enjoy learning about the Blue Marvel! We discuss moving, secret hero lairs, and Watcher babies in this jam-packed episode: you won't want to miss it!

In the three years we've done this podcast, Jean Grey has been one of our most requested characters. In this packed episode, we dig into her time as Marvel Girl, how she became Phoenix, and the circumstances that birthed the Dark Phoenix (and we'll even spend a little time with Madelyn Pryor). You won't want to miss this deep dive into Marvel history! 

By popular demand, we continue our discussion on the What If..? Disney+ series. This segment covers the final 5 episodes.

Behold, noble listeners, a Vision appears! In what may be our most bonkers episode to date, we talk about synthezoids, the Negative Zone, and mayonnaise.

The first Saturday of every May is Free Comic Book Day, and Jonathan brought back some gifts for Josef! Join us as we discuss some of Marvel's offerings for the day. Did they make Josef want to read more comics?  

And no need to worry about whether you've read the issues we discuss- they're all intro comics.

Last week, we claimed that Howard the Duck is one of Marvel's strangest characters. This week, we prove it by presenting some of his bizarre foes! Play along with Josef to see if you can guess which are actually villains from Howard's classic 70s run!

On this massive episode, we talk about Marvel's most powerful artifact: The Infinity Gauntlet! We'll explain the Infinity Stones, the classic comic series, and even the glove itself!

Heads up, this is a mighty strange episode. In seeking to understand The Headmen (the oddball supervillain team consisting of Dr. Arthur Nagan, Chondu the Mystic, Ruby Thursday, and Jerry), we dive headfirst into the strange world of Steve Gerber. Prepare for Omega the Unknown, Elf with a Gun, and brains in bowls: it’s gonna get weird in here.

In this episode, we discuss Israel's superhero, Sabra. This comic character is set to be introduced to the MCU in the next Captain America movie- listen to this episode to find out why this decision is so controversial!

Heads up, we cover some topics in the news that might not be pleasant for all listeners. If you're looking for a fun episode, might I recommend Dawn Greenwood or Squirrel Girl...

Hoo boy, this one's a doozy. Cosmic Ghost Rider's new on the scene, but we think you know the guy under the flames... We cover his wild origin, his insane history, and his positively bonkers plan to save the universe. And along the way, we'll explain why certain heroes should never be icons or role models.

What better way to close out our first year than with the ever lovin' blue eyed Thing! In addition to giving the idol of millions his due, we talk about Jack Kirby, the Riot Act, and what Marvel taught us about religion.

Behold, the greatest conglomeration of villains to ever face Spider-Man, the Sinister Six! You'll learn about them, collectively and individually, and the many times they've come together. And we coincidentally mention a weird number of types of lines...

Once more, our brave podcasters venture into the wilds of the Sony Spider-verse in pursuit of worthy cinema. Does Kraven The Hunter finally deliver a win for this beleaguered series? There's only one way to find out. Well, two, but we can't really recommend actually watching the movie...

SPOILER ALERT: We go into great detail on this film, so if for some reason you really want to see it unspoiled, maybe watch Kraven before listening. 

This one gets confusing as we try to make sense of Psylocke, from Betsy Braddock's debut as the sister of Captain Britain, through body modifications, up to her reclaiming a old heroic mantle. You might need to take notes to keep track...

It's a beautiful day to get some Sunspot! We'll talk about his days as a New Mutant, his time as a (sort of) villain, and his turn as CEO of AIM! Don't miss it!

Now that Josef has a fair knowledge of Marvel characters, we discuss the team that brings them all together: the Avengers! Since 1963, this team has been Marvel's premier supergroup and we tackle at least a little of that history! 

Come, Marvelers, as we journey into the sewers of Manhattan, where dwell society's lost children. Come, and learn of the Morlocks!

We've reached #100! For this landmark episode, we proudly present maybe the greatest Avenger, The Wasp! Our discussion includes weird super villains, Josef's memory, and redundancy of super powers on a team.

As a heads up, this character's history has some legit ugliness that we discuss in detail. Those wishing to avoid talk on sexual assault and domestic violence in comics should skip the last half of this episode.

By listener request, we present the favorite son of the Mojoverse, Longshot! Get ready for some lucky 4-fingered madness!

John Walker has so many super hero identities that we needed a jumbo episode to cover them all! Join us as we talk about his turns as Super Patriot, Captain America, and U.S. Agent! 

SPOILER ALERT: We talk about some plot points of The Falcon & Winter Soldier Disney+ series, so those wishing to stay spoiler-free may wish to come back to this episode after they've watched it.