After the initial wave of Avengers film, people started wishing that Marvel had the Fantastic Four film rights, so that they could apply the same MCU formula to the first family in comics. Years later, Disney obtained those rights as part of their overall acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Fantastic
Phase Five of the MCU completed this year. The phase was unique in that it had more content than prior Marvel phases. In this episode we take a deep dive on Phase Five. We discuss our favorite parts of this portion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We debate the perceived
Thunderbolts* was one of the risky ventures that Marvel puts out from time-to-time. Featuring a cast of supporting characters from previous films and series, the story catapults several characters to prominence while doing a fair amount of Marvel world-building and character development. In this episode we go over Thunderbolts*. We
Cigar Nerds Podcast: What About Bob? This week we check out the newest spectacle from Marvel, The Thunderbolts. In science we discuss flying cars, robot faces, modified spiders, and touch sensing prosthetics. In Nerd News we talk about The Long Walk, Peacemaker 2, Old Guard 2, Nobody 2, Iron Heart,
Cigar Nerds Podcast: Devil’s Return. This week we watch Daredevil Born Again and welcome back Matt and Frank. In Science we look at drone shotguns, touchable holograms, sperm racing, and drinking for health. In nerd news we check out Wednesday season 2, Predator Badlands, I Know What You Did Last
Cigar Nerds Podcast: Reaching Bigger. This week we look at big vs bigger with Reacher season 3. In science we discuss restoring lost voices with AI, new colors, new urinal designs, and colossal squids. In Nerd News we talk about Fantastic 4, Star Wars Starfighter, Toxic Avenger, 28 Years later,
Cigar Nerds Podcast 20 Years of Constantine. This week we take a look back to before Keanu Reeves was John Wick, to when he was the other John. John Constantine. The DC exorcist himself got his own movie in the early days of comic book movies. In science we talk
Cigar Nerds Podcast: Goonies in Space. This wee the crew takes the time to look at Star Wars Skeleton Crew aka Space Goonies. In Blowing Smoke we talk about Shot Show 2025 highlights. In Nerd News we discuss Dare Devil, Thunderbolts, Night of the Zoopocalypse. Welcome to Derry, Oceans 14,
Marvel’s Runaways adapted a relatively unknown but also fairly recent comic book concept for the small screen. The story followed the children of super villains who ran away from their parents and become heroes. In this episode we take a look at the final season of the series. We discuss
Cigar Nerds Podcast: Asks What IF. This week we answer the question what if Brad gets snowed in? The answer is guest host the Ginger Avenger sits in to discuss Marvel’s What If? Season 3. In science we discuss predictions for 2025, poison birds, dino highways, and the planet George.
Legion was one of two TV series that Fox produced while owning the X-Men license. The story followed David Haller, the son of Professor Charles Xavier; his struggles with mental health; and his development as one of the most powerful mutants on the planet. The series was told from the
The Marvels was the last MCU film of 2023. Combining plot threads from Captain Marvel, WandaVision, and Ms. Marvel, it created a crossover storyline to begin preparing the MCU for its next big event. In this episode we look at the movie and discuss whether it worked as a sequel
