Podcast-616: A Marvel Universe Podcast

12/10/2023

Kicking off our coverage of are host Hugh McStay and special guests Dan Owen and network chief of We Made This, Tony Black! What do you think of 2x01 "Ouroboros"?

121. Loki 2x01 - Ouroboros Podcast 616 returns to the TVA to see what those pesky scamps Mobius and Loki have been up to since last we saw them. Join your host Hugh McStay as he struggles to explain the finer points of the MCU's multiversal rules (there are none) to Tony Black and Dan Owen, and list...

12/10/2023

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, here's a picture of my favorite indigenous superhero, Echo.

09/10/2023

It's your last chance to get caught up with season 1 before our coverage starts! Catch up with us and Mike Slamer in this episode of 616. Part of We Made This.

This podcast is being recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Marvel content we cover here on Podcast-616 wouldn’t exist. We stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and hope and pray the strike comes to an amicable conclusio...

07/10/2023

Did season 1 land better with Ashley this time around? You'll have to listen and find out. Part of We Made This.

This podcast is being recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Marvel content we cover here on Podcast-616 wouldn’t exist. We stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and hope and pray the strike comes to an amicable conclusio...

05/10/2023

Just how many variants are living at Mike's house?! Find out in our revisit of Loki season 1 this week on Podcast-616 with special guest Mike Slamer! Part of We Made This.

This podcast is being recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Marvel content we cover here on Podcast-616 wouldn’t exist. We stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and hope and pray the strike comes to an amicable conclusio...

03/10/2023

It's a journey into mystery this week on Podcast-616! Mike Slamer of looks back at season 1 with us. Part of We Made This.

This podcast is being recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Marvel content we cover here on Podcast-616 wouldn’t exist. We stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and hope and pray the strike comes to an amicable conclusio...

01/10/2023

Joining us for a look back at season 1 is Mike Slamer of We Are Starfleet! What are your favorite moments from season 1?

This podcast is being recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Marvel content we cover here on Podcast-616 wouldn’t exist. We stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and hope and pray the strike comes to an amicable conclusio...

28/09/2023

We've had no shortage of amazing guests on our show this year. Who do you love to see pop up in your podcast feed? Tag your favorites!

This podcast is being recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Marvel content we cover here on Podcast-616 wouldn’t exist. We stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and hope and pray the strike comes to an amicable conclusio...

25/09/2023

Before we dive headlong into our discussion, we look back at how far we've come since taking ownership of Podcast-616. Join us for our first anniversary celebration!

This podcast is being recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Marvel content we cover here on Podcast-616 wouldn’t exist. We stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and hope and pray the strike comes to an amicable conclusio...

24/09/2023

! Just so you know, we're also on Bluesky. Connect with us there!

22/09/2023

Happy Anniversary to us! Join Hugh & Ashley on a look back at their first year hosting Podcast-616! Part of We Made This.

This podcast is being recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Marvel content we cover here on Podcast-616 wouldn’t exist. We stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and hope and pray the strike comes to an amicable conclusio...

02/08/2023

Closing out our discussion of , we've got Kelechi Ehenulo and Robert Turnbull joining Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger to chat episode 1x06 "Home." Part of We Made This.

This podcast is being recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the Marvel content we cover here on Podcast-616 wouldn’t exist. We stand with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA and hope and pray the strike comes to an amicable conclusio...

29/07/2023

Our 📷 discussion will wrap on Monday, so spend the weekend catching up with Dan Owen, Hugh McStay, and Julia Mercado as they discuss episode 1x05 "Harvest." Part of We Made This.

117. Secret Invasion 1x05: Harvest This week on Podcast-616 we may just have found the episode that broke Hugh's Marvel spirit. Tune in to hear the gang's thoughts on MacGuffins, Olivia Coleman's general awesomeness, Dan's remarkable mid-episode epiphany, a return of a classic segment and of course....

24/07/2023

Hugh and special guests Dan Owen and Julia Mercado discuss this week's 1x05 "The Harvest." Part of We Made This.

117. Secret Invasion 1x05: Harvest This week on Podcast-616 we may just have found the episode that broke Hugh's Marvel spirit. Tune in to hear the gang's thoughts on MacGuffins, Olivia Coleman's general awesomeness, Dan's remarkable mid-episode epiphany, a return of a classic segment and of course....

21/07/2023

Please pass the and join Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger, Brandi Jackola, and Perry Constantine for our discussion of 1x04 "Beloved." Part of We Made This.

116. Secret Invasion 1x04: Beloved Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to unpack this episode of SECRET INVASION! In this week's Podcast-616, Ashley is joined by returning guest Brandi Jackola and brand spanking new guest, Perry Constantine to hit the highlights of SECRET INVASION 1x04, "Belo...

19/07/2023

Are you on with Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger? Find out who is in our discussion of 1x04 "Beloved" with Perry Constantine and Brandi Jackola. Part of We Made This.

116. Secret Invasion 1x04: Beloved Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to unpack this episode of SECRET INVASION! In this week's Podcast-616, Ashley is joined by returning guest Brandi Jackola and brand spanking new guest, Perry Constantine to hit the highlights of SECRET INVASION 1x04, "Belo...

17/07/2023

Dearly Beloved, Podcast-616 is back with our coverage of 1x04 "Beloved," featuring special guests, Brandi Jackola and Perry Constantine! Part of We Made This.

116. Secret Invasion 1x04: Beloved Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to unpack this episode of SECRET INVASION! In this week's Podcast-616, Ashley is joined by returning guest Brandi Jackola and brand spanking new guest, Perry Constantine to hit the highlights of SECRET INVASION 1x04, "Belo...

14/07/2023

Feeling betrayed? We are too! Listen to our discussion of 📷 1x03 on the show with Hugh McStay, Ashley Wijangco, and Robert Clark. Part of We Made This.

114. Secret Invasion 1x03: Betrayed This week on Podcast-616 we discuss all the burning questions at the heart of Marvel Studios Secret Invasion: Is Rhodey a Skrull? Is Nick Fury an utter bastard? Is the show moving too slowly? Where is Gravik's accent from? And what is the deal with Nick Fury's s*x...

12/07/2023

Are you on with Ashley Thomas? One of our podcasting cohorts is! But you'll have to listen to our discussion of 1x03 "Betrayed" to find out if it's Hugh, Robert Clark, or Ashley Wijangco! Part of We Made This.

114. Secret Invasion 1x03: Betrayed This week on Podcast-616 we discuss all the burning questions at the heart of Marvel Studios Secret Invasion: Is Rhodey a Skrull? Is Nick Fury an utter bastard? Is the show moving too slowly? Where is Gravik's accent from? And what is the deal with Nick Fury's s*x...

10/07/2023

CURSE YOUR SUDDEN BUT INEVITABLE BETRAYAL!!! Hugh McStay, Ashley Wijangco, and Robert Clark chat 1x03 "Betrayed." Part of We Made This.

114. Secret Invasion 1x03: Betrayed This week on Podcast-616 we discuss all the burning questions at the heart of Marvel Studios Secret Invasion: Is Rhodey a Skrull? Is Nick Fury an utter bastard? Is the show moving too slowly? Where is Gravik's accent from? And what is the deal with Nick Fury's s*x...

09/07/2023

Get caught up with our discussion of 1x02 "Promises," featuring returning guests Dee Molumby and Craig McKenzie!

114. Secret Invasion 1x02: Promises Nick Fury made the Skrulls, "Promises Promises" but if he's fulfilled them, that fulfillment remains unseen by the naked eye(s). Ashley will now stop making terrible jokes based on 80s pop tunes. In this week's Podcast-616, Ashley is joined by returning guests Dee...

04/07/2023

Happy Independence Day to all our American listeners! And for the Brits, I think we can all agree that punching Hi**er in the face is a great idea.

03/07/2023

Start your Monday off right with the latest episode of Podcast-616! This week, Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger, along with returning guests Dee Molumby and Craig McKenzie discuss 1x02 "Promises." Part of We Made This.

114. Secret Invasion 1x02: Promises Nick Fury made the Skrulls, "Promises Promises" but if he's fulfilled them, that fulfillment remains unseen by the naked eye(s). Ashley will now stop making terrible jokes based on 80s pop tunes. In this week's Podcast-616, Ashley is joined by returning guests Dee...

01/07/2023

Our discussion of 1x01 "Resurrection" is full of hot takes, notably from Ashley and Clara! You'll have to listen to find out more on We Made This.

13. Secret Invasion 1x01: Resurrection Surprise Skrullerf****r! Podcast-616 is back to begin it's weekly coverage of Marvel Studio's Secret Invasion! Hosts Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas Guests Clara Cook & Dan Owen Editor Hugh McStay Executive Producer Tony Black - Follow ASHLEY THOMAS on Twit...

29/06/2023

: Get caught up with news in our Summer News Update, featuring special guests Baz Greenland and Ben Greenland of !

112. Summer News Update! Podcast-616 is catching you up on the latest Marvel news to kick off your summer vacation. Joining Ashley to chat all the Marvel News are Father-Son Superhero Duo, Baz and Ben Greenland of The TARDIS Crew! Host Ashley Thomas Guests Baz and Ben Greenland Editor Ashley Thomas....

27/06/2023

Is that one character really [REDACTED]? In this week's show, our crew discusses 1x01 "Resurrection," featuring special guests Clara Cook and Dan Owen! Part of We Made This.

13. Secret Invasion 1x01: Resurrection Surprise Skrullerf****r! Podcast-616 is back to begin it's weekly coverage of Marvel Studio's Secret Invasion! Hosts Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas Guests Clara Cook & Dan Owen Editor Hugh McStay Executive Producer Tony Black - Follow ASHLEY THOMAS on Twit...

26/06/2023

Kicking off our coverage of , Hugh and Ashley are joined this week by Dan Owen of and Clara Cook of to talk episode 1x01, "Resurrection." Part of We Made This.

13. Secret Invasion 1x01: Resurrection Surprise Skrullerf****r! Podcast-616 is back to begin it's weekly coverage of Marvel Studio's Secret Invasion! Hosts Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas Guests Clara Cook & Dan Owen Editor Hugh McStay Executive Producer Tony Black - Follow ASHLEY THOMAS on Twit...

25/06/2023

Sit back and enjoy the latest , kicking off your summer vacation with a quick round-up. Joining Ashley for this episode are Baz and Ben Greenland, the father-son super duo behind ! Part of We Made This.

112. Summer News Update! Podcast-616 is catching you up on the latest Marvel news to kick off your summer vacation. Joining Ashley to chat all the Marvel News are Father-Son Superhero Duo, Baz and Ben Greenland of The TARDIS Crew! Host Ashley Thomas Guests Baz and Ben Greenland Editor Ashley Thomas....

24/06/2023

Covering some recent this week are Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger, Baz Greenland, and Ben Greenland of ! Topics include , movie name and date changes, and a fresh audio edit. Part of We Made This.

112. Summer News Update! Podcast-616 is catching you up on the latest Marvel news to kick off your summer vacation. Joining Ashley to chat all the Marvel News are Father-Son Superhero Duo, Baz and Ben Greenland of The TARDIS Crew! Host Ashley Thomas Guests Baz and Ben Greenland Editor Ashley Thomas....

24/06/2023

Before we dive into our coverage, Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger and Baz and Ben Greenland of are bringing you a rundown of the latest !

112. Summer News Update! Podcast-616 is catching you up on the latest Marvel news to kick off your summer vacation. Joining Ashley to chat all the Marvel News are Father-Son Superhero Duo, Baz and Ben Greenland of The TARDIS Crew! Host Ashley Thomas Guests Baz and Ben Greenland Editor Ashley Thomas....

17/06/2023

Who's your favorite new-to-you in ? A few we enjoy are , , , and so many more! Get the full scoop in our discussion in this week's show! Part of We Made This.

111. Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse Podcast-616 is back to traverse the Web of Destiny once again with the much anticipated sequel to 2018's Into The Spider-Verse. Can it live up to the hype? Hosts Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas Guest Craig McKenzie Editor Hugh McStay Executive Producer Tony B...

16/06/2023

is traversing the with our coverage. What do you think of this first part of a two-part sequel? Part of We Made This.

111. Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse Podcast-616 is back to traverse the Web of Destiny once again with the much anticipated sequel to 2018's Into The Spider-Verse. Can it live up to the hype? Hosts Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas Guest Craig McKenzie Editor Hugh McStay Executive Producer Tony B...

14/06/2023

Happy ! Which Marvel Comics are you reading this week? Hugh is reading , which is a retelling of the . Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger is reading (thanks Charlotte Mecklenburg Library) because she needs more in her life.

12/06/2023

His name is Craig McKenzie and he's back for our coverage of ! Give us a listen and share with all the in your life.

111. Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse Podcast-616 is back to traverse the Web of Destiny once again with the much anticipated sequel to 2018's Into The Spider-Verse. Can it live up to the hype? Hosts Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas Guest Craig McKenzie Editor Hugh McStay Executive Producer Tony B...

02/06/2023

*shoulder touch* HEY. Have you caught up with before heading to the theater this weekend? Listen to our retrospective featuring Craig McKenzie!

110. Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse Retrospective! Okay, let's do this one last time. In this episode, hosts Ashley Thomas and Hugh McStay are joined by guest Craig McKenzie to take a look back at Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, which Ashley contends is the greatest superhero movie of all time...

31/05/2023

Happy New Comic Wednesday! Which books are you reading this week? Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger actually spent more time organizing her collection this week than reading. Hugh has been digging back into the Ultimates series.

29/05/2023

Okay, let's do this one last time. Craig McKenzie swung in from his side of the multi-verse to look back at with Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger & Hugh McStay in this week's show. Part of We Made This.

110. Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse Retrospective! Okay, let's do this one last time. In this episode, hosts Ashley Thomas and Hugh McStay are joined by guest Craig McKenzie to take a look back at Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, which Ashley contends is the greatest superhero movie of all time...

19/05/2023

While we had some disagreements about , we all agree that gave a BRILLIANT performance as the . Our full thoughts are at the link!

109. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3! Podcast-616 looks into the fleshy, Orgocorp-like maw of James Gunn's final entry in his Guardians of the Galaxy series. We talk about despicable villains, body-horror, animal cruelty and the most bittersweet of goodbyes to the galaxy's favourite A-Holes. Joined by...

17/05/2023

Happy New Comic Wednesday! Which books are you reading this week? Hugh has Ultimate X-Men/Ultimate Spider-man in his queue & Ashley Thomas - The Nerdy Blogger revisited the 2014 Charles Soule run of for an upcoming episode of Superhero Cinephiles Book Club.

16/05/2023

If you've not had time to catch up with before seeing , listen to our retrospective featuring Robert Turnbull before hitting the theater! Part of We Made This.

108. Guardians of the Galaxy Retrospective! Podcast-616 dons their Ravager coats and Walkmans to take a look back at all the appearances of the Guardians of the Galaxy in the MCU, all in preparation for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, hitting theaters on May 5, 2023. Joining us on this classic rock-...