PODCAST-616 is a podcast all about the Marvel Universe.Hosts Hugh McStay and Ashley Thomas, along with a rotating assortment guests will cover old & brand new MCU content across multiple platforms, dissecting and discussing everything Marvel on screen, as well as bonus content covering comics, cosplay, MCU news, and more.A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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168. Spider-Man Brand New Day, Doomsday Trailer and Comic-Con 2026
Hugh returns to hosting duties today to tackle the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the much-anticipated Spider-Man Brand New Day.
Joined by first time guest and talented artist Mary-Jane McStay (pay no attention to the nepotism…) and the always brilliant Kelechi Ehenulo, the gang discuss Sadie Sink’s mysterious new character, the talents of Destin Daniel Cretin, Tom Holland with a career best Peter Parker performance and still find time to talk about THAT Doomsday trailer and all the big announcements from this year’s Comic-Con!
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Hugh McStay
Editor
Hugh McStay
Guests
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22 May 2026
167. The Punisher: One Last Kill
We are armed to the teeth and ready to chat about The Punisher: One Last Kill on Podcast-616 this week! Joining Ashley to discuss this Marvel Special is returning guest, Robert Clark. Grab a cup of black coffee or a bottle of whiskey and join us for a great discussion of this dark character.
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10 May 2026
166. Daredevil: Born Again 2x08 “The Southern Cross”
166. Daredevil: Born Again 2x08 “The Southern Cross”
Hugh and Ashley reunite to discuss the season finale of Daredevil:
Born Again season 2, The Southern Cross.
Your intrepid hosts are joined by the co-chair of the Charlie Cox Appreciation Society, the marvellous Julia Mercado, to discuss a
finale packed with action, earth shattering reveals and not just one, but to
gnarly and brutal hallway fights that have become the series hallmark.
Check it out below…
Hosts
Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas
Editor
Hugh McStay
Guest
Julia Mercado
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us at https://filmstories.co.uk/.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100
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Engagement
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