Marvel Cinematic University

We've got a few things for you this week. First, AC and Jake react to the four episodes of Ahsoka that have been released, and discuss how it works for audiences unfamiliar with the cartoon backstories. Then, they catch up on some news in release dates for upcoming MCU projects. Last, AC and Jake ask each other three BURNING QUESTIONS each for projects coming up in the rest of 2023. Also, they take aim at the AMPTP again. They deserve it. JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

AC takes a trip to the pro wrestling conversation and he doesn’t go alone. Joined by Cameron Hawkins of The Ringer and Steve Jones Jr. of the Dunker’s Spot, the trio talk about everything going on in WWE and AEW and how the business has become so popular once again. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: youtube.com/mcuniversitypod Follow Cam: @ceehawk Follow Steve: @stevejones20 JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3

A new superhero movie dropped this weekend to little fanfare, but that doesn't mean we're not discussing it. AC was unable to catch BLUE BEETLE in theaters, so Jake invited friend of the show Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips) on to break down what works about this fun and heartfelt origin story and how it differs from some of the missteps DC has taken in the past. Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/mcuniversitypod We've got a special conversation for y'all this week. AC and Jake sat down with EP of Meadowlark Media Mike Ryan Ruiz to discuss his recent issues with the direction of the MCU, how it should adjust going forward, and whether its current trajectory is salvageable at all. Follow Mike Ryan: @MichaelRyanRuiz Watch the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz: https://www.youtube.com/ @LeBatardShow JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION TO SEE THE LIST AS IT IS UNVEILED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-pd2XLKfxM It's been a while (Staind voice) since we've ranked the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and there are now 32! AC and Jake first go through their updated lists 32-1 and then unveil the compiled average of all FIFTY-TWO submitted fan ballots. Thanks for everyone who submitted! JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: youtube.com/mcuniversitypod We've got our first trailer for season two of LOKI! Jake and AC got together quickly to talk what excited them from the trailer, what they're expecting, and of course the elephant in the room that is Jonathan Majors! SUBMIT YOUR MCU RANKINGS HERE: https://forms.gle/g88RvNwymT4xJTVP9 JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

Secret Invasion has come to a close, and we can’t say it came out great. Jake and AC are joined once again by Rod Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips) to discuss how this show didn’t stick the landing, and all the missteps it took along the way. They also go into how this bodes for the future of the MCU, and the implications of the reveal about Rhodey. Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

I don't know if you've heard, but two big movies came out this weekend, and people made a big deal about seeing them together. Jake and friend of the show Michael Springthorpe did just that on Thursday night and got together to review both! OPPENHEIMER REVIEW STARTS AT 19:00 BARBIE REVIEW STARTS AT 1:24:00 For an extended version of this episode join our Patreon!: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod Follow Springthorpe: @springthorpeman BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

The penultimate episode of Secret Invasion is upon us, and there's a lot to discuss. With Jake on assignment, AC is joined by friends of the show Cam Hawkins and Rod Morrow to break down the new revelations and what to expect for the finale. At the end, they discuss their first thoughts on the new series JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL. Follow Cam: @ceehawk Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

Secret Invasion trudges on, and so do we! The great Rod Morrow (the Black Guy Who Tips) is back with us to discuss how this show has handled race, where its shortcomings lie, and what we hope to see in the last two episodes. Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

Don’t worry, we would never betray our listeners. AC and Jake welcome back Rod (The Black Guy Who Tips) to break down the third installment of SECRET INVASION! Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

We're bringing in the big guns to talk the latest installment of Secret Invasion! Co-authors of the upcoming book MCU: THE REIGN OF MARVEL STUDIOS Dave Gonzalez & Joanna Robinson join the show to break down the new revelations and big conversations of episode two, and also discuss their process of researching and writing their book. PRE-ORDER THE BOOK: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781631497513 Follow Dave: @Da7e Follow Joanna: @jowrotethis JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

Warning: one of the hosts of this show might be a Skrull. AC and Jake welcome friend and frequent guest Hunter Radesi to the program to explore the themes and moments from the first episode of SECRET INVASION. Oh, and we talk about the opening credits which can go straight to Hell. Follow Hunter: @hradesi14 JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

It’s time once again to cover a DCEU movie, and this one has a lot to talk about. AC & Jake break down the good and the bad of THE FLASH, and how it is emblematic of the struggles Warner Bros. has had putting together their cinematic universe. JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3

We’ve got a grab bag of stuff for y’all this week! We’ve got some news about upcoming releases, some more Across the Spider-Verse talk, and questions about the upcoming premiere of SECRET INVASION! All with the great Dalbin Osorio! Follow Dalbin: @DA_Osorio JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

A true masterpiece of the superhero movie genre was released last week. AC and Jake welcome Hunter Radesi and Rod (the Black Guy Who Tips) onto the program to break down how SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE web-slinged its way into the pantheon of superhero flicks. Follow Rod: @rodimusprime Follow Hunter: @hradesi14 JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

We’re opening up the mailbag and perusing the newspaper on this one! We’re taking questions on Guardians 3 characters, Fantastic Four prognostication, and more! Then we discuss the recent announcements regarding Loki and Echo! JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod (Twitter/Insta) Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION TONIGHT! We’re going behind-the-scenes on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by sitting down with three members of the art department! AC & Jake are joined by Samantha Avila (Art Director), Kristen Jenkins (Set Designer), and Christian Scheurer (Concept Artist) to delve into how the wonderful sets in the film came to be, their favorite details they added, and how A.I. may alter their industry. It’s a great conversation! Follow Christian on Instagram: @cscheurer2001 Christian’s website: http://www.christianlorenzscheurer.com/ Follow Kristen on Instagram: @kristen_h_jenkins Samantha’s website: Samantha-avila.com JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

We’re covering a non-superhero movie as a bonus! Why? Because it’s a fun movie more people should see! Old co-host and good guy Jerome Cheng and writer (of the upcoming SPIDER-MAN’S BAD CONNECTION) Preeti Chhibber join the show to discuss the new and super exciting Pakistani-British comedy/action/sci-fi romp POLITE SOCIETY! Maar Dala - Devdas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY5pjZkKo5c Pre-order Preeti’s new book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726043/spider-mans-bad-connection-by-preeti--chhibber/ Follow Preeti: @runwithskizzers Follow Jerome: @blackdragonroll JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

It’s time to face the music! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was released last week, and we have to discuss all the feelings and reactions it elicited. Anthony and Jake are joined by the great Cam Hawkins to break down the end of the Guardians trilogy! Follow Cam: @ceehawk JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/marvel-cinematic-university Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie