Now Playing Podcast Presents: The Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Retrospective Series

About Now Playing Podcast Presents: The Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Retrospective Series

From a billionaire in a cave to a multiversal war for reality itself, the Marvel Cinematic Universe changed the way Hollywood thinks about franchises. What began with Iron Man in 2008 grew into an interconnected saga spanning heroes, villains, gods, spies, sorcerers, talking raccoons, and enough post-credit scenes to keep audiences glued to their seats long after the lights came up. Now Playing Podcast assembled the Avengers and reviewed every chapter of Marvel's ambitious cinematic experiment. From the rise of Earth's Mightiest Heroes through the Infinity Saga and beyond, we examined the triumphs, missteps, surprises, and spectacle that turned Marvel Studios into a box office powerhouse. Whether you're Team Cap, Team Iron Man, worthy of Mjolnir, or still trying to explain the multiverse to your friends, join us as we break down the movies that reshaped modern blockbuster filmmaking one Marvel adventure at a time.

Publisher

Venganza Media, Inc.

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Apr 2012

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Wonder Man

   Struggling actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Aquaman) hides his destructive ionic powers to land his dream role as Wonder Man in this 2026 Disney+ series.  But can Iron Man 3's Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley) really expect to shed his Mandarin image if he’s gonna villainously turn his super-scene partner into the Department of Damage Control? And shouldn’t Hollywood be giving an Oscar to anyone who can permanently show Josh Gad the door?  Listen Now to learn if showrunner Andrew Guest (Brooklyn 99) found the real man inside this Stan Lee creation.

2. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Spider-Man: Brand New Day

   It’s a Brand New Day for Tom Holland now that everyone has magically forgotten Peter Parker, and Spider-Man is once again anonymously ridding New York City of criminals like Scorpion and The Hand.  But is the workaholic web-slinger turning into something socially unacceptable by suppressing his feelings? And will his genetic mutation qualify him for Xavier’s School For Gifted Youngsters if he can’t go to MIT with MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batalon)?  Find out if Punisher (Jon Bernthal) or Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) have any fatherly advice when you Listen Now!

3. 

   28 Jul 2026

   The Punisher: One Last Kill

   Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) worries that his life has no purpose after putting down the crime family that murdered his wife and two children in an ultra-violent 2026 Marvel Television Special. Could there be One Last Kill for Punisher to perform after sitcom mom Judith Light (Who's the Boss) sets a bounty that brings every criminal in Little Italy to the vigilante’s door?  Hide your kids, lock up your dog, and take that donut and coffee to go, as you join Justin, Arnie, and Stuart for the bloodiest street bawl ever started on Disney+.  Listen Now!