Marveling at Marvel's Marvels

Every other week, friends discuss a comic book character, team, or event. Jonathan, a lifelong Marvel devotee, presents and Josef, who doesn't like comics and is significantly more grounded in reality, calls bull. Expect fun, rants, and occasional tidbits of comic knowledge.

Episode 306: Gladiator 11/19/2025

Episode 306: Gladiator Welcome back, Marvelers, as we continue our cosmic sojourn! This week, we present Gladiator (the mohawk one, not the buzzsaw one). Is he a true hero of the Shi'ar Empire or just another space fascist? You decide! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/39093305

Episode 305: Ronan the Accuser 11/05/2025

Episode 305: Ronan the Accuser The Accuser hath arrived, and he demands you listen to this episode! More cosmic chaos ensues as we present Ronan, Supreme Accuser of the Kree Empire! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/38875060

Episode 304: Marvel Zombies, Season 1 10/22/2025

Episode 304: Marvel Zombies, Season 1 Happy Halloween, Marvelers! In honor of the season, we discuss the new Disney+ animated series, Marvel Zombies! Spoilers abound, so if you plan to watch the show maybe do so before listening. /episode/index/show/matmm/id/38726455

Episode 303: Quasar 10/08/2025

Episode 303: Quasar We continue our cosmic explorations with the bearer of the Quantum Bands, Quasar! We'll go from the character's 1950s origin to his growth into a true cosmic power. You don't want to miss this one! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/38495345

Episode 302: Nova 09/24/2025

Episode 302: Nova Our listeners have been asking for this on for years: It's Marvel's space cop, Nova! We'll talk through his origins, obligatory crappy 90s comics, and reemergence in the 2000s. /episode/index/show/matmm/id/38331020

Episode 301: Groo 09/10/2025

Episode 301: Groo By special request from our very special guest, we bring you Groo the Wanderer! Believe me when I tell you you're in for a treat with this one- don't miss it! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/38155320

Episode 300 08/27/2025

Episode 300 Thanks to our listeners for supporting us over the last 9 years. As a thank you, we bring you one of your most requested characters- you might be surprised who it is! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/37968215

Episode 299: Fantastic Four First Steps 08/13/2025

Episode 299: Fantastic Four First Steps The first family of Marvel finally joins the MCU. You know you've all been dying to hear what Josef has to say about this one. Join us for a, detailed and, quite frankly, surprising discussion on Fantastic Four: First Steps! *SPOILER ALERT* Should go without saying, but we go well into spoiler territory on this one. We definitely recommend saving this episode until you've seen the film. /episode/index/show/matmm/id/37737660

Episode 298: Mutant Force 07/30/2025

Episode 298: Mutant Force Inspired by last episode's discussion around Peepers, we dig deep into 1977's Captain America Annual #4, written and drawn by Jack Kirby. In the course of this discussion, we'll tell you all about Magneto's supporting team of weirdos who one day go on to become Mutant Force! And did we mention Mister One? He's the bizarre little fella pictured on the episode thumbnail. We talk about him, too. You'll love it. Josef insisted we call the episode "Mutant Force" instead of "1977's Captain America Annual #4, written and drawn by Jack Kirby". You be the judge of whether that was the right call... /episode/index/show/matmm/id/37567210

Episode 297: Weirdo Shotgun 2025 07/16/2025

Episode 297: Weirdo Shotgun 2025 It's everyone's favorite episode: Weirdo Shotgun! Navigate a barrage of 17 bizarre characters alongside Josef and see if you can determine which are actually Marvel characters and which are listener creations! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/37422370

Episode 296: Armadillo 07/02/2025

Episode 296: Armadillo Ladies and gentlemen, the following episode is scheduled for one fall! Now making his way to the podcast is Enjoy Wrestling star and 880 Wrestling champion, Gianni Michael Emricko! In honor of our illustrious guest we present one of Marvel's greatest wrestling legends, The Armadillo! We go deep into the history of this weird giant armadillo man and wrestling in the Marvel universe- don't miss it! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/37039145

Episode 295: Thunderbolts (movie) 06/18/2025

Episode 295: Thunderbolts (movie) It's Marveling at the movies! Join your favorite podcasters as they share opinions on Marvel's latest film, The Thunderbolts! Spoilers abound, so maybe hold off on this one until you've seen the movie... /episode/index/show/matmm/id/36998035

Episode 294: Age of Apocalypse 06/04/2025

Episode 294: Age of Apocalypse Following up on our most contentious episode (a scant 5 years ago- timely!) we bring you the Age of Apocalypse! Join Jon & Josef as they lament the horrors of 90s comics, crossover events, and villains with ill-defined powers. Fun! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/36836010

Episode 293: Ironheart 05/21/2025

Episode 293: Ironheart In advance of her Disney+ TV show, you surely want to know more about the heir to Iron man's mantle. We've got everything you need to know about Riri Williams, aka Ironheart! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/36629945

Episode 292: J. Jonah Jameson 05/07/2025

Episode 292: J. Jonah Jameson We've got the inside scoop on Marvel's most prominent journalist: J. Jonah Jameson! You might think it an odd character to cover, but by the end I'm sure you'll understand why he deserves the full Marveling treatment! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/36463555

Episode 291: Marvel Animation 04/23/2025

Episode 291: Marvel Animation It's a messy episode this week, as Jon sleepily tells Josef about two of Marvel's latest animated shows: What If and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Please bear with us; we're hoping Jon gets more sleep before our next episode... /episode/index/show/matmm/id/36276780

Episode 290: Jeff! 04/09/2025

Episode 290: Jeff! By popular demand, we're bringing you a full episode dedicated to everyone's favorite fish: Jeff the Baby Landshark! We'll take a look at his origins, his solo comic, and his cultural impact, This is a can't miss episode for fans of all things cute and fun! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/36052875

Critiquing Comical Comics 04/01/2025

Critiquing Comical Comics Welcome back for another episode of Critiquing Comic Comics, your favorite podcast for all things comics! This week we've got a special surprise episode: Join our befuddled host in trying to guess the subject! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/35830120

Episode 288: Age of Ultron 03/26/2025

Episode 288: Age of Ultron We're back for second dose of murderous robot action, with the 2013 comic event Age of Ultron! We'll explain the story, discuss the series' impact, and even have a little fun with a Marveling guessing game- you're in for a good time! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/35830105

Episode 287: Ultron 03/12/2025

Episode 287: Ultron The fans demanded him, so we're happy to bring on Pa Pym's shiny little boy, Ultron! Join us as we journey through the long, complicated history of Marvel's greatest evil robot! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/35439735

Episode 286: Captain America Brave New World 02/26/2025

Episode 286: Captain America Brave New World We've managed to drag Josef to a theater, just to bring all of you his opinion of Captain America: Brave New World! Was it worth it? Only one way to find out! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/35439630

Episode 285: Luna Snow, Wave, and Aero 02/12/2025

Episode 285: Luna Snow, Wave, and Aero It's a triple-threat episode, as we present a trio of characters perhaps best known for their recent appearances in video games: Luna Snow, Wave, and Aero! Never heard of 'em? Neither had Jon until they showed up in Marvel Snap... /episode/index/show/matmm/id/35238465

Episode 284: Kraven The Hunter Movie 01/29/2025

Episode 284: Kraven The Hunter Movie Once more, our brave podcasters venture into the wilds of the Sony Spider-verse in pursuit of worthy cinema. Does Kraven The Hunter finally deliver a win for this beleaguered series? There's only one way to find out. Well, two, but we can't really recommend actually watching the movie... SPOILER ALERT: We go into great detail on this film, so if for some reason you really want to see it unspoiled, maybe watch Kraven before listening. /episode/index/show/matmm/id/34983525

Episode 283: Marvel Crossovers 01/15/2025

Episode 283: Marvel Crossovers This episode is a little different: Join us as we take you through the history of Marvel crossovers. You'll mostly learn about the times Marvel & DC characters came together, but we close the episode out with one of comicdom's most surprising team ups... /episode/index/show/matmm/id/34862375

Episode 282: Tombstone 01/01/2025

Episode 282: Tombstone Cold as ice and hard as marble? It can only be Tombstone! Join us for a fun discussion on this classic Marvel mobster! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/34471635

Episode 281: 1602 12/18/2024

Episode 281: 1602 Hark good listeners, pray thee desireth escape to Marvel's tales of yore? Perchance Marvel 1602 beith thine panacea. Goodly words are to be had in regards to complexions of pallor, toxic scribes, and good ser William. Verily, a right joyous time! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/34471515

Episode 280: Agatha All Along 12/04/2024

Episode 280: Agatha All Along Join your favorite podcasting coven as we walk the Witch's Road! That's right, we're talking about the MCU's latest entry, Agatha All Along! Spoilers abound, so maybe check out the series before listening... /episode/index/show/matmm/id/34277995

Episode 279: Jennifer Kale 11/20/2024

Episode 279: Jennifer Kale A lot has happened since we last recorded, so we had a bit to unload. Veterans of the show know we wear our hearts (and politics) on our sleeves, so the rant opening the show should be no surprise. But if you make it through that, we spend a little time introducing Jennifer Kale, one of Marvel's preeminent magic-users. Fresh off her MCU debut n Agatha All Along, some listeners had questions- and we've got a couple answers. /episode/index/show/matmm/id/34026994

Episode 278: Deadpool and Wolverine 11/06/2024

Episode 278: Deadpool and Wolverine Pop the corn & chill the sodas: it's time to go to the movies with your favorite podcasters! Join us on a trip through the multiverse with Deadpool & Wolverine! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/33812507

Episode 277: Agatha Harkness 10/23/2024

Episode 277: Agatha Harkness Double, double toil and trouble; Jon will present and Josef will grumble. To celebrate we have good reason, For we've a guest in this witching season! Now, cozy up and listen, our dear Marveling fans, As Agatha Harkness is presented as only we can! /episode/index/show/matmm/id/33454742

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