The Marvel Movie Podcast by Phantastic Geek

Wonder Man: Episodes 5 Through 8

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 11:10:01 -0800

Will the Wonder Man film (within a film) get made? Will Trevor pay the price? And how will it all end? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt fly up and to the end of the series!

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Wonder Man: Episodes 1 through 4

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:46:00 -0800

Who is Wonder Man? And why is Wonder Man? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the first half of this decidedly different Marvel Studios offering.

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Marvel Zombies

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:57:00 -0700

This week, Marvel Animation asks "What if" in the Marvel Zombies quartet of episodes. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt survey the apocalyptic Earth.

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Fantastic Four: First Steps

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:37:00 -0700

The Fantastic Four are back... for the first time! But who else will arrive? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt surf into the story!

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Thunderbolts*

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 5 May 2025 18:39:00 -0700

The Thunderbolts form... or are back from their previous stories! But where are they headed next? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt wonder where to place the asterisk!

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Previewing Avengers: Doomsday's Cast

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 18:50:00 -0700

With Marvel's reveal of (some of?) the Avengers: Doomsday cast, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the multiverse!

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Captain America: Brave New World

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:27:00 -0800

Sam Wilson takes on a power-mad president bent on claiming a new resources as they are both manipulated behind the scenes. Matt and Pete step into “Captain America: Brave New World.”

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WHAT IF...? Looking Back at the Series

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 4 Jan 2025 08:49:00 -0800

Though it's time to say goodbye to the Watcher and his many adventures, Pete and Matt from Phantastic Geek take the opportunity to ask the question... "What If... we look back at the series?"

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WHAT IF...? 307 “What If the Watcher Disappeared?” and 308 “What If… What If?”

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:14:00 -0800

A team of champions is summoned in the Watcher’s most desperate hour. Matt and Pete explore all the possibilities of episode 307, “What If the Watcher Disappeared?” and 308, “What If… What If?”

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WHAT IF...? 305 “What If the Emergence Destroyed the Earth?” and 306 “What If 1872?”

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:51:00 -0800

Who Watches the Watcher? Matt and Pete took a gander at episode 305, “What If the Emergence Destroyed the Earth?” and 306, “What If 1872?”

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WHAT IF..? 303 "What If the Red Guardian Stopped the Winter Soldier?” and 304 “What If Howard the Duck Got Hitched?”

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:59:00 -0800

The Watcher witnesses perhaps the wildest pair of episodes in the series run so far. Matt and Pete marvel at episode 303, “What If the Red Guardian Stopped the Winter Soldier?” and 304, “What If Howard the Duck Got Hitched?”

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WHAT IF...? Episodes 301 "The Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?" and 302 "Agatha Went to Hollywood?"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:22:00 -0800

Mechs! Camera! Magic! Matt and Pete talk episode 301 “What If the Hulk Fought the Mech Avengers?” and episode 302 “What If Agatha Went to Hollywood?”

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Looking Back at the Original X-Men Trilogy

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 3 Aug 2024 10:30:00 -0700

Though Deadpool may have been the wrap of the 20th Century Fox Marvel stories, we look back to it's genesis--the original X-Men trilogy!

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Deadpool and Wolverine

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:06:00 -0700

The Merc with the Mouth teams up with the only Wolverine we've ever known, with oh so many other faces along the way as PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into Deadpool and Wolverine.

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WHAT IF...? Looking Back at Season 2

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 2 Jan 2024 17:19:00 -0800

With season two of What If now complete, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look back at the nine day, nine episode journey.

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WHAT IF... episodes 208 "The Avengers Assmbled in 1602" and 209 "Strange Supreme Intervened"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 10:58:00 -0800

It's one more trip into What If's season two multiverse as PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt assemble for episodes 208 "The Avengers Assembled in 1602" and 209 "Strange Supreme Intervened."

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WHAT IF episodes 206 "Kahhori Reshaped the World" and 207 "Hela Found the Ten Rings"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:51:00 -0800

PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the latest twists and turns of What If season two, discussing episodes 206 "Kahhori Reshaped the World" and 207 "Hela Found the Ten Rings."

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WHAT IF episodes 203 "Happy Hogan Saved Christmas," 204 "Iron Man Crashed Into the Grandmaster," and 205 "Captain Carter Fought the Hydra Stomper"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:37:00 -0800

We return to the multiverse to discuss What If episodes 203 "Happy Hogan Saved Christmas," 204 "Iron Man Crashed Into the Grandmaster," and 205 "Captain Carter Fought the Hydra Stomper."

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WHAT IF episodes 201 and 202

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:46:00 -0800

PhantasticGeek.com's Pete & Matt reflect on 201 "Nebula Joined the Nova Corps" and 202 "Peter Quill Attacked Earth's Mightiest Heroes."

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Previewing WHAT IF...? Season 2

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 9 Dec 2023 13:56:00 -0800

With What If...? about to launch its second season, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown!

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The Marvels

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:06:00 -0800

Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan team up to stop the Kree leader from destroying other planets to save hers. Matt and Pete get entangled with “The Marvels.”

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 8 May 2023 19:23:00 -0700

While the Guardians may be back for one final mission, it's James Gunn's acumen on display as PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt fly into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:48:00 -0800

Scott Lang is seemingly on top of the world, but the rug is pulled out from under him with an unexpected return to the Quantum Realm to come fact to face with the next big bad. Matt and Pete drink the ooze of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.”

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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:58:00 -0800

Mantis and Drax try to cheer Peter Quill up the only way they know how: by abducting the legendary Kevin Bacon as a Christmas gift. Matt & Pete bring you dix degrees of discussion about the Marvel Studios Special Presentation, “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.”

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:35:00 -0800

The release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever gives PhantasticGeek.com's Pete & Matt a chance to reflect not only on the film, but also the grief behind the film's genesis.

We reference this wonderful Variety article.

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Werewolf by Night

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:22:00 -0700

The MCU takes a spooky turn to a time unknown and a place in black and white... but what's that howling at the moon? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dig into Werewolf by Night!

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Marvel Studios at San Diego Comic Con 2022

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:37:00 -0700

With Kevin Feige and company laying an in-person roadmap for the MCU, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk all the news, including Ant-Man and the Wasp, Guardians of the Galaxy, Daredevil, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Logan (Rerun)

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:08:00 -0700

They said one day, in the far-off future, Disney+ would have more mature content... and this weekend, it happened! We flash back to the past of the future of the final X-Men, all while revisiting 2017's Oscar-nominated Logan.

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Deadpool 2 (Rerun)

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:02:00 -0700

With Deadpool's sequel hitting Disney+ this weekend, we flash back to our 2018 coverage of Deadpool 2.

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Deadpool (Rerun)

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:12:00 -0700

Though Deadpool hasn't (yet) made it to the MCU, he has arrived on Disney+ today. Settle in for the unparalleled adventure that is the first Deadpool film, along with our podcast from 2016.

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Thor: Love and Thunder

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:11:00 -0700

Thor's back, along with all his pals... including the Guardians of the Galaxy! But how will New Asgard react when Gorr the God Butcher is out doing what a God Butcher does? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt ride screaming goats into Thor: Love and Thunder.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 9 May 2022 16:44:00 -0700

Doctor Stephen Strange is back--and in many forms across the Multiverse! But will it all crashing down when a particular witch returns? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt jump through stars and into the film.

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Eternals

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 13:17:00 -0800

With a story 7,000 years in the making, how does the newest interstellar entry to the MCU fair? Pete and Matt fly into Eternals!

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The MCU Year in Review

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 3 Jan 2022 09:14:00 -0800

In a year with four live action television series, one animated series, and four Marvel movies, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt step back and take a look at 2021.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:53:00 -0800

Peter Parker’s identity is out there and his life — and those of his friends — irrevocably changed. Enter Dr. Strange and whole host of others in perhaps the most ambitious crossover in cinematic history. Matt and Pete go back to the theater for “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:32:00 -0800

With Shang-Chi landing on Disney+, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt go to Ta Lo and beyond to discuss the past, present, and future of the Ten Rings.

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WHAT IF... Looking Back at Season One

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:12:00 -0700

What if the season ended? Though the series will continue next year, Pete and Matt look back at the first nine episodes of the series.

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WHAT IF... Episode 109 "What If the Watcher Broke His Oath?"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 9 Oct 2021 09:40:00 -0700

The Watcher chooses his Guardians of the Multiverse to battle Ultron. Matt and Pete witness episode 109, “What If the Watcher Broke His Oath?”

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WHAT IF... Episode 108 "What If Ultron Won?"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 2 Oct 2021 08:20:00 -0700

Natasha Romanoff and Clint Barton are the last bastion of hope against an Infinity Stone-powered Ultron. But what of the Watcher and the rest of the Multiverse? Matt and Pete contemplate episode 108, “What If Ultron Won?”

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WHAT IF... Episode 107 "What If Thor Were an Only Child?"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 11:06:00 -0700

Dr. Jane Foster’s anticipation of an alien invasion results in worldwide festivities. But what if the Watcher doesn’t see the end coming? Matt and Pete party down with episode 107, “What If Thor Were an Only Child?”

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WHAT IF... Episode 106 "What If Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:23:00 -0700

Wakanda hero would Erik Killmonger be? Stark truths about triple crosses emerge when an unfortunate son returns home under false pretenses. Matt and Pete wonder about episode 106, “What If Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?”

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WHAT IF... Episode 105 "What If... Zombies?"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:40:00 -0700

Bruce Banner returns to a very different Earth than the one he left. But Hope guides those still there. Matt and Pete survive episode 105, “What If... Zombies?!”

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WHAT IF... Episode 104 "What If Dr. Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?”

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 4 Sep 2021 11:15:00 -0700

Dr. Stephen Strange attempts to undo the tragedy of an Absolute Point in time with shocking results. Matt and Pete ponder episode 104, “What If Dr. Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?”

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WHAT IF... Episode 103 "What If... the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?"

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:29:00 -0700

Fury's Big Week is turning into Fury's Bad Week, with prospective Avengers dropping like flies... but who's put the bug in the soup? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt embiggify episode 103, "What If... the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?"

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WHAT IF... Episode 102 “What If T’Challa Became a Star-Lord?”

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:31:00 -0700

A different destiny leads to a classic Star-Lord adventure. The dearly-departed Chadwick Boseman puts together a crew to steal our hearts one more time. Matt and Pete posit episode 102, “What If T’Challa Became a Star-Lord?”

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WHAT IF... Episode 101 “What If Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?”

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:22:00 -0700

When Steve Rogers is injured, Peggy Carter steps up and takes the super soldier serum, creating a whole new hero. Matt and Pete ponder episode 101, “What If Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?”

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Previewing WHAT IF...? Season 1

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700

With the MCU splitting into the animated multiverse in a few days, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt preview a season of asking... WHAT IF...?
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Marvel Movie Podcast Feed Fixes Coming August 7th

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:17:00 -0700

Hello, Marvel movie fans! In one week, we'll be bringing some behind-the-scenes updates to this feed. That MAY result in old episodes being inadvertently downloaded on your device--if so, and if that's annoying, we do apologize. The fix will allow for all of our back catalogue to be again accessible on the feed. Thanks for listening!

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Black Widow

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:09:00 -0700

Natasha Romanoff is back! Set between the events of “Captain America: Civil War” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” her solo outing passes the ol’ stun baton. Matt and Pete pose for “Black Widow.”

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Marvel Celebrates the Movies... and its massive upcoming slate of releases

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 10 May 2021 17:35:00 -0700

With Marvel Studios triumphantly reiterating its upcoming schedule, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dip into the future to talk about... Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten rings, Eternals, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Marvels, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guarians of the Galaxy Vol. 3... and a little Fantastic Four as well, just for good measure.

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Disney Investor Day 2020: Marvel Movies, TV Shows, and More

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:23:00 -0800

With Disney's bevy of announcements from its investor day, Pete and Matt look over the landscape for Marvel movies and TV shows, the future of Star Wars.

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The Return of Marvel Movies in 2021 and Beyond

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 18:02:00 -0700

Knee deep in these strangest of times, PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt try and use the time gem to look ahead to the safe return of Marvel Studios at the movies. On the table for discussion: Black Widow, Shang-Chi, Eternals, Spider-Man Home 3, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. We also touch on the upcoming television releases from Marvel Studios for Disney+.

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Remembering Chadwick Boseman

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 5 Sep 2020 17:22:00 -0700

We pause to remember the kingly career and kind life of the late, the eternal, Chadwick Boseman.

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Spider-Man: Back at Home in the MCU

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:02:00 -0700

Spider-Man is swinging back into the MCU, and we talk about his return before rewinding to our Spider-Man: Far From Home review.

As always, thanks to those who support us on Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek!

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Marvel Studios at D23 2019... and Beyond

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:12:00 -0700

As the Disney faithful descended upon Anaheim, what whispers of Marvel Studios' future did Kevin Feige share? Pete and Matt pick up the hammer.

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Here Comes Phase Four: Marvel Studios at SDCC 2019

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:16:00 -0700

What's the next Marvel movie? Guess who's in Thor 4? And who's jumping from Disney+ to the big screen (again)? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt dive into the multifaceted presentation by Marvel Studios, touting five upcoming films and five upcoming Disney+ series--plus a few other surprises as well.

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Looking Back at Spider-Man's MJ and Looking Ahead to Eternals

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0700

We're back in black--first up, talking more Spider-Man: Far From Home. We reference THR's interview with Spider-Man writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Next, ahead of SDCC and the potential unveiling of the future of Marvel Studios, we look down the line to the Eternals.

Big thanks to everyone who helps support the podcast at Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek!

Reach out and say hello at Facebook.com/PhantasticGeek, Twitter.com/PhantasticGeek, or PhantasticGeek@gmail.com.

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Spider-Man: Far From Home

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 7 Jul 2019 17:14:00 -0700

The events of “Avengers: Endgame” concluded, Peter Parker leaves the neighborhood to criss-cross Europe with his classmates on his summer vacation. But a new player on the board has something to say. Matt and Pete close in on “Spider-Man: Far From Home.”

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How Avengers: Endgame impacts the rest of the MCU

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 8 May 2019 19:02:00 -0700

Following up on our first Avengers: Endgame podcast, we talk more theories and feedback regarding the film, then delve into how it impacts Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, and the galaxy of Marvel stars. We also discuss how Endgame will be reflected on Marvel Television, as well as the upcoming slate of shows on Disney+. Lastly, we wonder when we'll see the X-Men and Fantastic Four.

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Avengers: Endgame

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 15:34:00 -0700

The 22nd movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Endgame has taken the world by storm. How does it measure up to the rest? What does it all mean? Where do we go from here? PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt look at the movie step by step.

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MCU Update: Agents of SHIELD, more Captain Marvel, and more Guardians of the Galaxy

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:13:00 -0700

The Agents of SHIELD have updated us--with a very worthy cause, and a great charity to help. Pete and Matt take it all in, then talk about Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy, and a whole lot more!

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Captain Marvel

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 17:22:00 -0700

With Carol Danvers taking flight in her solo adventure, Pete and Matt break down this cinematic celebration of female power and a rollicking good time at the movies!

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Remembering Stan Lee

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:29:00 -0800

With the passing of the legendary Stan Lee, we pause to reflect on the life of this creative giant.

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Ant-Man and the Wasp

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 8 Jul 2018 16:32:00 -0700

Ant-Man and the Wasp have returned, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the film. From the dastardly Ghost, to Agent Woo, to THOSE post-credit scenes, enjoy our take on Ant-Man and the Wasp!

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Avengers: Infinity War

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 05:29:00 -0700

A showdown ten years in the making, Avengers: Infinity War seems to be just getting started. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt break down the film's plot, villains, heroes, and theories.

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Black Panther

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:48:00 -0800

What's going on in the mysterious nation of Wakanda? Pete and Matt pull back the holo-shroud to delve deep into the masterpiece that is the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther.

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Thor: Ragnarok

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:05:00 -0800

Asgard has let its guard down and Thor's no more, but can there still be a Hela good time on Hulk Planet? Pete and Matt have a smash-ing good time chatting up Thor: Ragnaraok.

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Spider-Man: Homecoming

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 11:05:00 -0800

With Spider-Man swinging back into theaters, it's time for Pete and Matt see how this high school hero matches up against the competition.

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Guardians of the Galaxy

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:05:00 -0800

Marvel... in space! This week, Pete and Matt talk about the latest offering from Marvel Films, "Guardians of the Galaxy." The podcast discusses the spot-on casting, incredible special effects, stellar story -- and more!

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Doctor Strange

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:05:00 -0800

Put on your capes and cast a spell, for we're traveling to the magical realms of Doctor Strange; Pete and Matt cover the latest offering of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

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Captain America: Civil War

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:04:00 -0800

It's Avenger vs. Avenger, Stark vs. Cap, and new and old characters galore! Going head to head are Pete and Matt, trying to make detente out of the madness!

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Ant-Man

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 11:04:00 -0800

Forced out of his own company by former protege Darren Cross, Dr. Hank Pym recruits the talents of Scott Lang, a master thief just released from prison. Helping acclimate Lang to the world is... Pete and Matt, who break down the film and cover every nook and cranny of the story!

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Avengers: Age of Ultron

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 11:04:00 -0800

The Avengers are back -- along with a pantheon of Marvel characters! But what do Pete and Matt think? Take a listen!

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 9 Nov 2017 11:05:00 -0800

The gang is back together -- but for how long? Pete and Matt jump into hyperspace to look at the latest offering in the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 9 Nov 2017 11:04:00 -0800

Join Pete and Matt as they break down the 9th Marvel movie, Captain America: The Winter Solder. The podcast discusses the bevy of baddies (Fury? Payne? Bucky? The Government?!), the film's plot structure (is Doctor Zola a deus ex machine?) and theories galore!

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Thor: The Dark World

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 8 Nov 2017 11:04:00 -0800

Hop on the bifrost, kids -- it's Thor 2 time! Pete and Matt talk Thor: The Dark World, breaking down its plot, its villains, its ladies and its connection to Agents of SHIELD!

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Iron Man 3

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Tue, 7 Nov 2017 11:04:00 -0800

With not long until Agents of SHIELD premieres, Matt and Pete investigate Iron Man 3.

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Avengers

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Mon, 6 Nov 2017 11:04:00 -0800

As the Agents of SHIELD get ready to return, Phantastic Geek examines their prominent role in Avengers!

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Captain America: The First Avenger

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sun, 5 Nov 2017 11:04:00 -0800

With a month to go until Agents of SHIELD hits the airwaves, Pete and Matt break down the film Captain America. The podcast discusses the villainous Red Skull, the myriad of amazing casting decisions for the film, director Joe Johnston, and much more!

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Thor

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Sat, 4 Nov 2017 11:03:00 -0700

As we await the Agents of SHIELD return, Phantastic Geek looks back at Clark Gregg's Agent Coulson in the film Thor! Pete and Matt break down the film's plot, it's beloved baddie Loki, consider the effects, and so much more.

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Iron Man 2

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Fri, 3 Nov 2017 11:03:00 -0700

With the calendar inching every closer to the fifth-season premiere of Agents of SHIELD, our look back at the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes us to Iron Man 2. Join Matt and Pete as we discuss the film's strengths (RDJ!), weaknesses (plot...) and the return of Agent Coulson to the MCU.

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The Incredible Hulk

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Thu, 2 Nov 2017 11:03:00 -0700

With about a month to go until Agents of SHIELD returns, Pete and Matt continue the look back at the Marvel Cinematic Universe by talking 2008's The Incredible Hulk. Join us as we talk about Edward Norton's performance, the effects, and the films contributions to the overall MCU.

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Iron Man

matt@phantasticgeek.com (Matt Lafferty and Pieter Ketelaar) — Wed, 1 Nov 2017 09:29:00 -0700

As Phantastic Geek prepares for the return of Agents of SHIELD in a little over a month, join Matt and Pete as we look back at the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by way of the film Iron Man.

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