Marvel Episodes
Iron Man (2008) - Forging the MCU: How Iron Man Reinvented Robert Dow…
Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into the 2008 classic Iron Man , exploring how Robert Downey Jr.’s personal comeback paralleled Tony Stark’s transformation , and how Marvel Studios’ bold gamble on a troubled actor resha...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) – Rocket's Journey from Trauma …
Episode Summary: We dive deep into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, exploring how this emotional conclusion to James Gunn's trilogy reveals that Rocket's journey was the heart of the series all along. Beneath the spectacle and...
New Mutants (2020) - Are Horror and Superheroes a Perfect Match? Tran…
Aaron and Brash explore how Josh Boone's horror-inspired X-Men film New Mutants stands as a fascinating anomaly in superhero cinema. A psychological horror film disguised as an X-Men movie that dares to explore the trauma and...
Fantastic Four (2005) Part Two - What Ben Grimm's "The Thing" and Ma…
Episode Summary: The Fantastic Four (2005) film shows how gaining superpowers forces its characters to confront deep personal struggles with identity, acceptance, and responsibility. Cosmic radiation transformed four astronau...
Fantastic Four (2005) Part One - Exploring Doctor Doom's Marvel Legac…
Episode Summary: Aaron and Brash dive into the 2005 Fantastic Four film, examining its strengths, weaknesses, and lasting impact on superhero cinema. They explore how the film targeted teenage audiences through its soundtrack...
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – A Multiverse Reunion. Was it Hollow …
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Fandom Portals Podcast , Aaron and Brash are joined by Megan from Vigilante Vibes Podcast to break down Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). They explore whether the film’s many cameos were ...
Venom 3, The Last Dance: Developing Interdependent Relationships with…
Aaron and Brash discuss the emotional complexities and character growth seen in “Venom: The Last Dance,” exploring themes of sacrifice, symbiosis, and growth in relationships. From first encounters to in-depth analyses, we un...
Top 10 Iconic Moments from Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldi…
Celebrate a decade of MCU magic with us as we bring you the 10th episode of Fandom Portals! Promise yourself an unforgettable journey as we recount the top 10 moments from Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, handpic...
How did Wolverine Become a Cultural Icon? The Enduring Allure of Marv…
What makes Wolverine one of Marvel's most enduring and iconic characters? Prepare to uncover the journey of this brooding anti-hero from his humble beginnings in 1974 to his status as a fan-favorite in both comics and film. J...