Marvellous pod talks Loki episode 2, with more stylish interior design facts from Abbi, our confusion over American Renaissance fairs and our similar formative experiences as surveyors’ assistants. Links we mention in the show: The TVA’s Panthella light Thor Ragnarok final battle to Holding Out for a Hero Tom Hiddleston and Cookie Monster Come and say…
Read MoreIt’s been few weeks since we last recorded and it’s great to be back talking Marvellous Marvel! This week we dive into episode 1 of Loki with discussion of the TVA’s interior decor, the strict rules of Swedish off-licences and our dreams of Dolly Parton in the MCU. Make it happen Kevin! Links we mention…
Read MoreWE’RE BACK! We’re kicking off the third season of Marvellous with a look at Loki in Thor and Avengers (plus Thor 2, much to Abbi’s surprise). If you’re not a fan of our laughs then perhaps skip this one as wow, did we have fun! Be prepared for the car/horse/Dune tangent, a Loki/David Tennant/Quantum Leap…
Read MoreOur final look at The Falcon & The Winter Soldier…for now anyway. We dig into our top 5 moments in the show, our MVPs and yes…just a little bit of what we found frustrating about the show. Not that we’d mentioned that before or anything. Onwards to Loki! Come and say hi! We’re on Twitter…
Read MoreEpisode 6, the season (or series?) finale and we have a bumper Marvellous episode for you. If you’ve been listening along then you’ll know we’ve been a bit disappointed by some of the show and it seems it may have broken us as we delve into some tangents towards the end, including the MVP of…
Read MoreEpisode 5 and exciting news! WE LIKED THIS ONE! After weeks of uneven episodes, we’ve finally hit one we can enthuse about. SPOILER-ISH WARNING: Skip from 33:00 to 34:55 if you don’t want to hear about Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s background from the comics (including some Agent Carter spoilers). Don’t worry, we signpost it…
Read MoreEpisode 4 and the whole world is indeed watching, but are they listening? Come and say hi! We’re on Twitter @eloquentgushing, or directly @matthewvose, @thisaeshaw and @laurageeksout Subscribe using any of the below options to get new episodes delivered straight to you: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher RSS
Read MoreOn to episode 3 and have we now met the titular Power Broker? You’ll note Abbi is uncharacteristically quiet part way through when, due to a computer issue, we lose her for 10 mins or so. Have no fear she comes back with gusto for the end! Some links we mention in the show: Laura’s…
Read MoreThis week we get into the politics of the Marvel universe, whether the show is guilty of queer baiting and so, SO much love for Carl Lumbly! Given we’re 3 white Europeans talking about race in America, here are links to black writers sharing their take on the racism angles in the show – Charles Pulliman-Moore…
Read MoreWanda who? We dive into a new Marvel TV series with episode 1 of The Falcon & The Winter Soldier. But what did your hosts make of the latest instalment in Marvel’s Phase 4?! Links to black writers sharing their take on the racism angles in the show – Briana Lawrence in The Mary Sue…
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