Marveling at Marvel's Marvels
Allen, Josef, and Jonathan
Each week, Allen, Josef, and Jonathan discuss a comic book character (or team). Jonathan, a lifelong Marvel devotee, presents the character, their powers, and their history. Josef, who's only ever read one comic book and is significantly more grounded in reality, calls bull. And Allen, level headed voice of reason, mediates the mess. @MarvelMarveling
Episodes
Episode 330: Civil War
When Marvel heroes disagree as to the appropriate response to a tragedy, what do they do? Go to war! But civilly, of course... Listen to us explain the landmark 2006 comic series, Civil War. Then join the conversation on our Discord server: https://discord.gg/tJyKc7DJA3
Episode 329: Black Bolt
"Hear me out, Jack: Blackagon Boltagar. Perfect name for a superhero. The kids can call him Black Bolt." "What's his story?" "He's a king! But he can't talk and refuses to learn sign language. And he might be illiterate" "What? How about his powers? "ELECTRONS!! And if he whispers to you, your head will explode" "Cripes, Stan, you gotta lay off the nose candy..."
Episode 328: Shriek
You might be wondering, "How could they do a Carnage episode without talking about Shriek?" Well, because we had a whole Shriek episode coming! Or, you could be asking, "Who the hell is Shriek?" Either way, this this is the episode for you!
Episode 327: Carnage
Everybody loves Venom, right? What if we made Venom more extreme and made out of blood? We can make him even more extreme with a name like "Carnage". And give him an extreme, edgy catchphrase, like "Carnage Rules!" Gold, solid gold. Send it to press.
Episode 326: Spider-Man Brand New Day
It's a brand new day for Spider-Man and Josef: Have we finally found a superhero movie he loves?
Episode 325: Spider-Noir, season 1
Yeah, see, it's time for the Spider, yeah, Spider-Noir! Come for the review, stay to hear us pitch Caging Cage's Cages...
Episode 324: Tigra
She's been a member of two different Avengers teams over the last 40 years; she's the Earthly representative of an interdimensional race of cat people; and she might have the cutest child in the Marvel universe (come at me, Shogo fans...). Yet few people outside serious comic fans know the glory of Tigra! We're out to correct that error with this jam packed episode- don't miss it!
Episode 323: Glob
Amongst the X-Men resides a hero who's accomplishments are rarely heralded; a hero who is often overlooked; a hero who once chased down a bus while naked and lit on fire. Of course we're talking about Glob Herman, everyone's favorite big pink heartthrob. Join us as we discuss the life and career of this lovable paraffin blob.
Episode 322: Foolkiller
On this episode, we explore a character who has spanned six decades and at least three secret identities; a villain who has dabbled in, well, slightly less villainous waters... Join us as we dig into the pysche of the Foolkiller!
Episode 321: Punisher One Last Kill
Spoilers ahoy: Be warned, we'll be giving away all the details on the newest Disney/Marvel special, Punisher: One Last Kill. Join us as we discuss the show and Punisher in general.
Episode 320: Dark Avengers
In 2009, Marvel introduced a villainous version of the Avengers led by Norman Osborn. In this episode we'll dig into the Dark Avengers!
Episode 319: Moonstone
Please, tell me about your character... Hmm, interesting. Have you considered that this "Moonstone" may be a manifestation of your childhood trauma..? Hmm, so you think it's just the latest subject of an episode of Marveling at Marvel's Marvels? Very interesting...
Episode 318: Boomerang
We've mentioned him in the past, but you had to know he'd come back around. That's right, it's the character (almost) nobody asked for, Boomerang!
Episode 317: Corporate Shotgun
We know you love our weirdo shotgun episodes, and everyone loves capitalism, so we put some corporate greed into your weirdos. It's our inaugural Corporate Shotgun! We've packed this episode with some of Marvel's strangest corporate crossovers and a few of Jonathan's creations: You'll have to guess which is which!
Episode 316: One for our Discord Fans
Fans on Discord demanded it, so here it is! What is it, exactly? You'll have to listen to find out! Join us over on our Discord to see what this is all about.. https://discord.gg/tJyKc7DJA3
Episode 315: Manifold
By special request, we bring you Manifold! What can he do? An amazing amount! What does he actually do? Just one thing, really...
Episode 314: Red Hulk (Thunderbolt Ross)
Listen up, you milksops! It's time for another episode and we've got a doozy: One of Marvel's oldest antagonists, Thunderbolt Ross. We'lll talk about his origin, military career, and transformation into the Red Hulk. Don't miss it! Want to hang out with other listeners and vote on the Marveling Madness tournament? Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/tJyKc7DJA3
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: MatMMMM 2026
Listen to this special announcement of the first official Marveling at Marvel's Marvels March Madness! Come for the news, stick around for a bonus Meat Minute! Join us on Discord to make your voice heard! https://discord.gg/tJyKc7DJA3
Episode 313: ForgetMeNot
On this all new episode, we're discussing something, I think maybe a character..? Help me out, I'm sure there's something here I meant to remember...
Episode 312: Wonder Man, the Show
We're almost timely with this discussion of the new Disney+ Wonder Man series! If you've been waiting to hear what Josef & Jon think about Simon & Trevor, this is the episode for you! Needless to say, spoilers abound, so maybe consider watching their show before listening to ours.
Episode 311: Annihilation
Our cosmic journey comes to a head this week as we dig into what may be Marvel's greatest cosmic event, Annihilation! Come for the knowledge, stay for the madness.
Episode 310: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda
Join us for a quick detour on our tour of the Marvel Universe, as we take a quick jaunt into the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda! This is a quick episode, as we come to understand this distant region of space.
Episode 309: Blink
In the history of the Marvel universe, this is a relatively small character: Blink and you'll- ugh; the joke is so thin even I can't finish it... ANYWAY, jump on this final episode of the year (rest in piss, 2025) as we present a small character beloved by many: BLINK!
Episode 308: 2025 Holiday Special!
Happy holidays, Marvelers! We certainly hope you haven't been naughty- otherwise, you might get a visit from a certain someone this year... Better check out this episode to be on the safe side! As the world goes to shit, we hope you and those you care about are safe and sound this holiday season. Thank you for letting us into your ears and hearts.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Trial of the Decade!
Hey, Marvelers! Listen to this special announcement for your chance to be a part of our 10th anniversary spectacular! Here's a link to our Discord server: https://discord.gg/8vbcx4YXQP
Episode 307: Superman (2025)
It's the time of year where we reflect on what things for which we're thankful. With that in mind, we break formula to discuss a delightful non-Marvel comic movie: 2025's Superman. Spoilers abound, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, maybe check it out before listening.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
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 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 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 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 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 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 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...