Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:44:13 -0500

Traditions never die on this episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective, as the squad can't help but argue over their feelings about Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris in reviewing what turned out to be a pretty divisive film that causes the whole gang to get riled up and maybe a little bit bullied, depending on your point of view (sorry Chris, we love you buddy).

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BONUS EPISODE: The Santa Clause

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In spirit of gifting (and forgiveness) we sincerely hope you forgive us for skipping over this classic and festive MCU title. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they discuss the oldest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, THE SANTA CLAUSE. Happy holidays!

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 15:15:36 -0500

Time to get shrinky with it as Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris discuss ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA! Does Marvel Studios succeed in making a large-scale movie about its smallest-scale heroes, or is it all setup and no payoff for an Avengers movie that may or may not even happen due to offscreen complications? MODOK: yay or nay? Was it a good movie, but we changed the outcome by observing it? All that, plus several impressions of cartoon characters doing impressions of Robert De Niro! That's why you listen to this podcast, right?

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Loki - Season 2, Episode 6, "Glorious Purpose"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:50:15 -0500

We have finally arrived at the end of Loki. Does the finally do justice to the incredible show that we've come to love? Find out on this episode of Assembly Required!

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Loki - Season 2, Episode 5, "Science/Fiction"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:06:53 -0500

We've already arrived at the penultimate episode of season two of the Disney+ series, LOKI, and The Assembly Required crew has a lot to say about the episode and...a bunch of other semi-related things. Weird, right?. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they ponder how season two may conclude while also being confused about Loki's new powers. Chris tells us some fun facts, the gang dissects a recent Variety article, and YOU take a shot every time we say "spaghetti" (safely, please).

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Loki - Season 2, Episodes 3 and 4, "1893" and "Heart of the TVA"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

It's a double-whammy as Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris reconvene to discuss "1893" and "Heart of the TVA," the third and fourth episodes of season two of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series LOKI! Tune in to hear them praise Natalie Holt, curse synopsis writers, and thirst for hot cocoa! Will there be an episode five for them to discuss? Guess we'll find out together!

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Loki - Season 2, Episode 2, "Breaking Brad"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:51:35 -0400

We are back to keep talking all about Loki Season 2! Are Peach, Chris, and Eduardo Varients in this episode? Their opinions might have you believing that! This is cryptic on purpose, just go listen to the episode!

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Loki - Season 2, Episode 1, "Ouroboros"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:26:34 -0400

It's about time! The Assembly Required gang is back to talk about season two of the Disney+ series, LOKI (it's also about time)! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and (Patron) Danny in celebrating the return of one of the AR crew's most beloved shows. Featuring tangents such as: 90s fast food restaurant interiors, why the Eagles can't just fly The One Ring to Mordor, and a healthy dose of Secret Invasion besmirching.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Eduardo and the Regular Boyz (Peach3z and Chris) are joined by Angela to discuss the film BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER! Join them as they try not to get too emotional as they discuss the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, the powerful performances throughout the film, and more.

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Secret Invasion - Episode 5, "Harvest" and Episode 6, "Home"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:57:39 -0400

It's finally time. The gang is back to give their final thoughts on Secret Invasion! Did the show end up being a winner or was it a skrull in disguise? Find out in this episode of Assembly Required: an MCU Retrospective!

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Secret Invasion - Episode 4, "Beloved"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:27:09 -0400

You know the expression, "would you like some coffee with your cream?" The Assembly Required gang (Eduardo, Peach, Chris) have manifested that expression throughout their recording of the fourth episode of SECRET INVASION! Enjoy a passionate discussion about the WGA & SAG-AFTRA strike, whether streaming services are a profitable service model, with just a dash of episode-related content sprinkled on top.

REMINDER - Assembly Required will be taking a recording break during the fifth week of SECRET INVASION for vacation reasons. Look for E5 and E6 to be combined in one recording next week.

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Secret Invasion - Episode 3, "Betrayed"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The SECRET INVASION continues as Assembly Required is back to discuss "Betrayed," the third episode of the new Marvel Studios Disney+ show! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris for discussion of the famous literary technique "Dreykov's Gun," hot 'zpacho, a lecture about lectures, and a running joke that won't make sense unless you listen to the very end. Come endure an enormous amount of fun with us!

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Secret Invasion - Episode 2, "Promises"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:11:45 -0400

The gang is back....or are they? They could be Skrulls in disguise! IDK, I'm doing my best here. Join Eduardo, Peach3z and Chris as they discuss what is a much better episode 2 of Secret Invasion.

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Secret Invasion - Episode 1, "Resurrection"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:41:01 -0400

Hello there...and long time, no see! The Assembly Required crew is back (baby) and excited to enjoy(?) another Disney+ series with you. In the spirit of our lengthy AI discussion, we've asked ChatGPT to write the following show notes:

In the thrilling premiere episode of "Secret Invasion," the Assembly Required podcast hosts Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris return after a hiatus to explore the world of paranoia and uncertainty as Skrull infiltrators disrupt the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Samuel L. Jackson's return as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn's portrayal of Talos inject humor and badassery into the storyline. The hosts, having been away for a while, dive into the dynamic chemistry between Fury and Talos, making for an engaging discussion. With a shocking cliffhanger, "Secret Invasion" Episode 1 leaves the hosts eagerly anticipating the next thrilling chapter in the series.

...nailed it.

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:47:37 -0500

What do you get when you combine a few podcast hosts, the world's cartooniest claws, and the merc without a mouth? We're not sure, but it's probably more entertaining than watching the movie! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Robbie as they struggle to decide if Marvel's X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE is better or worse than its predecessor.

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X-Men: The Last Stand

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:24:10 -0500

Warning: If you are a fan of this movie do not listen to Eduardo, Robbie, and Peach3z on this episode. They do not have anything nice to say about it. It's still a fun time though!

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SNEAK PREVIEW: The Santa Clause (Patreon Episode)

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:22:30 -0500

Time to get your zargnuts roasting on an open fire, because Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are getting in the spirit of the season to talk about Marvel Studios' new Disney+ Special Presentation, THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL! And by "spirit of the season," we might mean "a surprising amount of arguing!" Join us as we gather around the Christmas tree to discuss canon Go-Bots, Dinoland USA, and COSMO! All that, plus a talk about James Gunn's future as co-CEO of DC Studios!

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X2: X-Men United

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:51:37 -0500

X is gonna give it to you twice as the crew watches the beloved film X2. Does this movie hold up? Is Logan still the worst? Is Lola Bunny objectively hot? Find out all this and more on a new episode of Assembly Required!

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SNEAK PREVIEW: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (Patreon Episode)

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

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X-Men

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:44:06 -0500

Don your favorite leather suit and prepare to feel old...the Assembly Required gang is traveling all the way back to the year 2000 to discuss Marvel's X-MEN. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they rediscover one of the first widely successful superhero movies. What happens to the team of mutants that age twenty two years? The same thing that happens to everyone else...

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Thor: Love and Thunder

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:45:36 -0500

Grab your hammer, watch out for lightning, and scream like a goat, it's time for Assembly Required's Love and Thunder episode. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they talk about the newest installment in this Norse saga.

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SNEAK PREVIEW: Michigan Chillers (Patreon Episode)

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

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Werewolf by Night

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

It's spooky season, and to celebrate, Disney+ has debuted the first-ever Marvel Studios Special Presentation, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT! Join Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they discuss the stylish black-and-white horror throwback, dog puns, the mysterious case of the comic-writing roommates, and Giant-Sized Man-Things.

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Episode 9, “Whose Show Is This?”

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:52:37 -0400

WARNING: There is a chance that during this podcast, Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie will climb out of your speakers to ask you personally how you felt about "Whose Show Is This?", the fourth-wall breaking season finale of Marvel Studios' legal comedy SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW. Apologies in advance if you are listening on your commute.

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Episodes 7 and 8, "The Retreat" and "Ribbit and Rip It"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:54:37 -0400

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Episode 6, "Just Jen"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Somebody's getting married on the sixth episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ sitcom SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW, and "Just Jen" has been invited to be a bridesmaid! The whole gang is here as Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss superpowered wedding crashers, immortal fraudsters, magic tricks, pirate hooks, and tables!

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Episodes 4 and 5, "Is This Not Real Magic?" and "Mean, Green, and Straight Poured into These Jeans"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:33:29 -0400

A handful of spooky vacations got in the way of the AR recording schedule, so we're serving up a double feature! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Bailey as they discuss both the fourth and fifth episodes of Marvel Studios' Disney+ comedy, SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW. How many television series can they spoil in one podcast episode? Prospective viewers of The Sopranos, This Is Us, Game of Thrones, How I Met Your Mother, and the 2005 WWE Royal Rumble...beware!

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Episode 3, "The People vs. Emil Blonsky"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:56:35 -0400

Come twerk with Eduardo and Peach3z as they discuss the third episode of Marvel Studios' Disney+ comedy SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW. Assembly Required has a Patreon! Join us at https://www.patreon.com/assemblyrequired for access to our exclusive Discord server and other Patron-exclusive benefits, including monthly bonus episodes! This episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective is brought to you by Audible. Go to https://www.audibletrial.com/assemblyrequired for a free 30-day trial today!

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Episode 2, "Superhuman Law"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0400

You can choose your own paralegal, but you can't choose your own superhero name, as Jennifer Walters discovers in "Superhuman Law," the second episode of Marvel Studios' Disney+ comedy SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW. Join Eduardo, [redacted], and Bailey as they discuss printing out webpages, the ethics of not letting a mutated supervillain leave prison every once in a while to let off steam in an underground fight club in another country, and the classic film "Nine Angry Men."

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BONUS EPISODE: 100th Episode Celebration

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 20:03:40 -0400

Okay, we lied...we're publishing one more freebie bonus episode to the main feed to celebrate ONE-HUNDRED EPISODES of ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: AN MCU RETROSPECTIVE! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, Robbie, Bailey, and Angela as they reminisce about their favorite and most memorable moments from the podcast over the years. A HUGE thank you to everyone who's stuck around this long and to those who will continue on this adventure with us - we wouldn't have reached this benchmark without your support!

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Episode 1, "A Normal Amount of Rage"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Court is in session! Eduardo, Peach, and law-aficionado Bailey gather here today to deliberate over episode one of SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW. What could this trio possibly have to say about the premiere episode of the series? Who knows!? They spent 75% percent of the recording giggling. Smash the link in our bio to find out more!

A note from the audio editor - a small section of audio was lost in the upload process, specifically when Peach3z describes She-Hulk's comic book powers and abilities (superhuman strength, speed, stamina, and durability, healing factor, and fourth-wall breaking).

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:45:36 -0400

You asked for it, but be careful what you wish for, because Eduardo, Li'l Chuckles, Chris, and Angela have a LOT to say about DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS. In the grand calculus of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where does this movie land? How much of this episode will be spent arguing about the Scarlet Witch? Illumi-WHAT-i? The answers to all these questions and more in this episode!

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Spider-Man: No Way Home

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:34:42 -0400

Join the full Assembly Required crew for an MCU movie they've all been eagerly anticipating - SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME! Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie gush over the vast range of emotions and the extravagant fan service delivered to Spidey-fans in 2021. Complete with yet another long rant about the many growing Phase 4 haters (did they forget about this movie?) and an interruption mid-recording from the 2022 Comic Con Marvel panel.

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BONUS EPISODE: Squad Up!

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Join the full crew for our first monthly bonus episode that will be exclusive to our patrons. Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris and Robbie are here to talk about games, games of all kinds.

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Ms. Marvel - Episode 6, "No Normal"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:46:55 -0400

The finale of Ms. Marvel is here! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they discuss the finale as well as what the future holds for a certain X-named team. Embiggen!

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Ms. Marvel - Episode 5, "Time and Again"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Things get loopy - time loopy, that is - in "Time and Again," the penultimate episode of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series MS. MARVEL! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they recap the episode and delve into the history of the British Partition of India, the MCU's shifting rules of time travel, and the continuing fuzziness of the ClanDestine's plans. How are things looking as we approach the season finale? Tune in for three different opinions!

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Ms. Marvel - Episode 4, "Seeing Red"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

All aboard for the fourth episode of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series, MS. MARVEL! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they try their best to stay on track and discuss the many shenanigans in Karachi, but instead spend an exorbitant amount of time going off the rails (thanks a lot, Obi-Wan and presumptuous Marvel fans).

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Ms. Marvel - Episode 3, "Destined"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:57:56 -0400

The boys are back in town, now in the same room! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they use their hardlight powers to ruin a wedding. Either that or discuss Episode 3 of Ms. Marvel. Which one is it? Only one way to find out!

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Ms. Marvel - Episode 2, "Crushed"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:58:24 -0400

The titular MS. MARVEL finds herself wrapped up in a mystery in "Crushed," the second episode of the new Disney+ series from Marvel Studios, and Assembly Required is on a hunt for the storks and/or norks to explain it! Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris are back to discuss Djinn, Kingo Sr., how Chris missed this episode's shocking reveal, and of course, the Power Rangers. Just what you signed up for!

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Ms. Marvel - Episode 1, "Generation Why"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:14 -0400

The Disney+ content just keeps on coming! Welcome to the first episode of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series, MS. MARVEL! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they rave about Kamala Khan's debut into the MCU.

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Eternals

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Assembly Required crew gets back to reassembling the MCU movie by movie as they take a look at 2021's ETERNALS! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they discuss the polarizing film from Chloé Zhao. Is it as bad as its reviews indicated? Better? Worse? Buckle up, because Arishem isn't the only judge in town!

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Moon Knight - Episode 6, "Gods and Monster"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 20 May 2022 19:31:45 -0400

The wait is finally over! Join our hobbits Eduardo, Chris, and Peach3z as they welcome back the one and only Robbie Baggins to discuss the final episode of Moon Knight!

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Moon Knight - Episode 5, "Asylum"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the lighthearted, definitely-not-traumatic fifth episode of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series MOON KNIGHT! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and returning guest Arnaldo (from the podcasts "Films from the Phantom Zone" and "Where's Mephisto?") as they gloriously achieve a podcast first - an entirely in-person recording (thank you, Arnaldo)!

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Moon Knight - Episode 4, "The Tomb"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We get elbow-deep in the metaphorical skull of analysis of "The Tomb," the fourth episode of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series MOON KNIGHT! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and returning guest Arnaldo (from the podcasts "Films from the Phantom Zone" and "Where's Mephisto?") as they discuss the MCU's biggest turn into the horror genre to date. Mummies! Two-sided love triangles! Golden surveillance storks! Talking hippos! This episode has it all!

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Moon Knight - Episode 3, "The Friendly Type"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Convene your group of Egyptian avatars because Assembly Required is back to talk more Moon Knight. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they deep dive into the latest episode of Oscar Isaacs's greatest project. Who are the gods in the end credits? Why does Peach3z hate both Moon Knight and Cheese? What color is Eduardo? All this and more on this episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective!

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Moon Knight - Episode 2, “Summon the Suit”

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The lentil soup is aces, and so is “Summon the Suit,” the second episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series MOON KNIGHT! Danny joins Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris, and it’s a howling good time! (Or that could just be Danny’s dog Bear.) Join them as they reflect on the dashing Mr. Knight, how to make audiences hate a villain by having him say he’s cool with child murder, and the Easter egg-iest Easter egg hunt in MCU history.

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Moon Knight - Episode 1, "The Goldfish Problem"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

It's been awhile, but Assembly Required is back to talk about Marvel Studios' new Disney+ series, MOON KNIGHT! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they discuss "The Goldfish Problem," the disorienting introduction to the many identities of Oscar Isaac's titular lunar crusader. All the important topics are covered: Egyptian mythology, Dissociative Identity Disorder, artsy timeskips, overcooked steak, and fake accents. All that, and Eduardo gets Danny'd! Ah, it's good to be back.

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Hawkeye - Episode 6, "So This Is Christmas?"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:37:39 -0500

Just like Marvel Studios' season finale of HAWKEYE, we're wrapping this series up with a festive bow! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they navigate the final trajectory of several, several plotlines. How does the crew feel about Kingpin's inclusion in the MCU? Does this story count as a Christmas story? Does anyone on planet Earth care about that pesky watch? All these questions answered, and more!

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Hawkeye - Episode 5, "Ronin"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:59:12 -0500

Grab some mac and cheese and all the hot sauce you can stand, because the pieces are starting to fall into place in "Ronin," the penultimate episode of HAWKEYE, Marvel Studios' most festive Disney+ show yet. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they talk about the moral implications of Clint's time as Ronin, the pure joy of seeing Florence Pugh back as Black Widow Yelena Belova, whether or not Jack knows anything about anything, and of course, that blurry text message photo that changes everything. BE FOREWARNED: there is some light discussion of SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. No major plot details, but something to consider if you haven't yet seen the webslinger's latest film.

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Hawkeye - Episode 4, “Partners, Am I Right?”

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 21:33:19 -0500

Bring out the ugly Christmas sweaters, because we’re having a party and everyone’s here! Eduardo, Peach3z, Robbie, and a newly relocated Sound Lord are back to talk about the fourth episode of Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series HAWKEYE, “Partners, Am I Right?” They discuss all the important topics, from totally expected surprise assassin cameos (though it’s not a surprise if it’s expected, right?) to novelty mugs that make you a horrible person. Grab some hot cocoa and join us!

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Hawkeye - Episode 3, "Echoes"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:28:57 -0500

Things are getting trick(arrow)y on the third episode of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series, HAWKEYE. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Robbie (Chris we miss you) as they ponder what lies beyond the episode marking the halfway point of season one. Peach brought trivia! Robbie has a theory that'll make you say "uncle!" And both of them make some horrifying sounds into their microphones.

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Hawkeye - Episodes 1 and 2, "Never Meet Your Heroes" and "Hide and Seek"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:31:08 -0500

Grab your bow and quiver and jump in your sleigh because it's finally time to talk about Hawkeye! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Robbie as they discuss everything from Kate Bishop to Pizza dog!

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Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:09:31 -0500

Disney+ day delivers as it's finally time to talk all about Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. Join Eduardo, Robbie, Chris and, email writer/patron turned guest host, Lindsay, as they talk all about one of the best movies of the year!

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Venom: Let There be Carnage

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 20:54:29 -0500

Get ready for some Carnage as we continue our trek into the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters with Venom: Let There be Carnage! Join Eduardo, Robbie, Chris, and returning guest Danny as we dive into one of the most insane films ever made.

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Venom

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:01:14 -0400

Grab your motorcycle, we're heading to a new universe. That's right, we're off to the Cinematic Universe Formerly Known as the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters to talk about 2018's VENOM! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they discuss such important Venom-related topics as the Wild Wild West and Parks & Recreation, as well as this weird movie itself. What is a movie about evil Spider-Man where they can't reference Spider-Man like? What is Tom Hardy's accent supposed to be? How do you pronounce "symbiote?" Why was the final scene of the movie in the trailers? Come bond with us to find out! (Please note: there are NO spoilers for VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE in this episode, but we will be talking about it in our next episode!)

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What If…? - Episode 9, “What If… the Watcher Broke His Oath?”

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:05:46 -0400

WHAT IF…? asks the big question: “What if we lied to you about this being an anthology of connected stories?” Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Danny are back to talk about the season finale to the Marvel Studios animated Disney+ series, “What If… the Watcher Broke His Oath?” The Watcher visits previous episodes (and one postponed episode!) to gather up a team of A̶v̶e̶n̶g̶e̶r̶s̶ Guardians of the Multiverse to face off against Ultron. Is it a fitting finale for the season? Would things have been better if they’d stayed disconnected, or does the cinematic Marvel Method make that impossible? And what’s up with the Infinity Rules? Tune in to find out!

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What If...? - Episode 8, "What If... Ultron Won?"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:24:27 -0400

Brr. It's cold out here. There must be some robo-sentries in the atmosphere! The newest episode of Marvel Studios' animated Disney+ series WHAT IF...? asks "What If... Ultron Won?" Join a FULL SQUAD - that's right, Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie - as they enjoy a bit of Ultron fanboy redemption and ponder what ending this first-half of a season finale might bring.

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What If...? - Episode 7, "What If... Thor Were an Only Child?"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

It's party time on the newest episode of WHAT IF...? The latest episode of Marvel Studios' animated Disney+ series asks "What If... Thor Were an Only Child?" The answer is surprisingly goofy. Join Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they discuss the cartooniest MCU entry yet, wonder if Thor and Jane's relationship has ever been better, discover something startling about Mr. Krabs, and share an important message about goldfish.

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What If...? - Episode 6, "What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 23:27:08 -0400

The WHAT IF...? that's been plaguing everyone's mind - what if Tony never made it to the box-of-scraps-cave - finally answered this week on Marvel Studios' animated Disney+ series, "What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?" And guess what? Eduardo is back, baby! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Robbie as they discuss another week of multiversal shenanigans that primarily involves the question, "why is everyone falling for Erik's tomfoolery?"

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What If...? - Episode 5, "What If... Zombies!?"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

WHAT IF...? poses its most grammatically confusing hypothetical yet in the fifth episode of Marvel Studios' animated Disney+ series, "What If... Zombies!?" Join Peach3z, Chris, and Danny as they talk about the disturbing comics inspiration for this episode, whether or not the balance of horror and dark comedy worked for them, and Bruce Banner's fingerless gloves. Also, everyone's favorite recurring segment, Danny's Lament!

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What If…? - Episode 4, “What If… Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?”

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:46:35 -0400

It's substitute teacher day and there are no rules! Well...other than the Assembly Required crew diving into “What If… Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?” The fourth episode of the Marvel Studios animated Disney+ series WHAT IF…? takes on a much more somber tone as it explores Doctor Strange's reaction to the death of Christine Palmer. Join Peach3z, Kody, and Patrick as they discuss their confusion on an apparently strong love interest, one really out of place joke by The Ancient One, the possible implications of this series going forward, and much more!

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BONUS EPISODE: Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Breakdown!

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

IT'S AN EMERGENCY PODCAST! Join Chris and Robbie for a planned 20-30 minute breakdown of the brand new SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME trailer that somehow lasts almost an hour and a half?

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What If...? - Episode 3, "What If... the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:22:08 -0400

Someone is killing the would-be Avengers in "What If... the World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?", the third episode of Marvel Studios’ animated Disney+ series WHAT IF…? Join Chris, Robbie, and Danny as they talk about this strange new universe of murder mysteries, unclear origins, and Asgardian diplomacy. PLUS: another edition of "Danny's Lament!"

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What If…? - Episode 2, “What If… T’challa Became a Star-Lord?”

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:41:10 -0400

Another day, another universe, as Assembly Required gathers to ponder “What If… T’challa Became a Star-Lord?” This second episode of the Marvel Studios animated Disney+ series WHAT IF…? takes us to a universe where the Ravagers accidentally abducted young Prince T’challa of Wakanda instead of Peter Quill of Missouri, and to say things turn out differently is an understatement. Join Peach3z, Chris, Robbie, and Patron Daniel as they discuss a kinder, gentler Thanos, Nebula’s hair, surprising voice actors, and what it means to have one final performance from the late, great Chadwick Boseman as T’challa. Also: a special announcement about Eduardo!

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What If...? - Episode 1, "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:45:50 -0400

ALERT... INCOMING TRANSMISSION FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSE...

What if... Assembly Required decided to talk about the new animated Disney+ show from Marvel Studios, WHAT IF...? The usual crew of Orang3z, Auditory Dame Angela, and Danny is joined for the first time by special guest Patron Bob to discuss the premiere episode, "What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?" How much can one decision change a story? Would the history of the MCU have turned out better if Peggy Carter had become a super soldier? What was up with that interdimensional octopus? Join us as we probe the multiverse for answers!

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THEME PARK SPECIAL: The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:35:27 -0400

Pack your sunscreen and souvenir t-shirts, because Assembly Required is hitting the theme parks! Join Eduardo, Chris, Robbie, and special guest Angela as they indulge another one of their nerdy passions and talk about the classic theme park attraction THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SPIDER-MAN! Hear the history of this groundbreaking ride (located at Universal's Islands of Adventure at the Universal Orlando Resort, as well as Universal Studios Japan in Osaka), the particulars of the extremely complicated Universal/Marvel/Disney theme park relationship, how we almost ended up getting a Batman vs. Penguin dueling coaster instead, and where this attraction ranks among the best of all time!

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Black Widow (Impressions)

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:08:40 -0400

Assembly Required goes back to the movies to give their *extremely Willem Dafoe voice* IMPRESSIONS of the first new MCU film in over two years, BLACK WIDOW! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie for a more loosely-structured conversation than usual as they discuss their initial thoughts on the new film, which will get the full Assembly Required treatment once it has its full home release. Also, Peach3z shares his thoughts on the season finale of LOKI!

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Loki - Episode 6, "For All Time. Always."

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:44:55 -0400

The end is the beginning on the season (yay!) finale of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series LOKI, "For All Time. Always." Join Eduardo, Chris, Robbie, and first-time guest Patrick as they discuss just what went down at the Citadel at the End of Time. What did they think of THAT reveal? Are they ready to see the MCU go full-multiverse, or does that way madness lie? How does LOKI stack up to the other Marvel Disney+ shows? And can it be season two yet? Listen for answers to SOME of those questions, and more!

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Loki - Episode 5, "Journey Into Mystery"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:37:15 -0400

Lok, Loki, Loki, Loki, and Loki, meet Loki and his gang of Lokis while they wait for Loki to show up on the newest episode of LOKI, the Marvel Studios Disney+ show. Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris the Norwegian, and Robbie try to make sense of it all as they "Journey Into Mystery." What is Renslayer's plan? What makes a Loki, and how much of it is the color green? Who lives in that fancy house at the end of time? All that and more in this episode! Be sure to email and tweet us answers to our Very Special Question, too!

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Loki - Episode 4, "The Nexus Event"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 10:26:24 -0400

For the first time since LOKI began, we finally have Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie all together at once to discuss the newest episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series, and do they have a lot of questions! Who's really in charge of the TVA? What caused that nexus event on Lamentis when it looked like the Low-Kai were about to die? And just what was going on in that mid-credits scene? Tune in for some attempts at answers that will probably be disproven by next week!

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Loki - Episode 3, "Lamentis"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:06:51 -0400

The Loki (pronounced "low-kai", plural) and the Assembly Required gang have found their way into another apocalypse! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Robbie as they discuss the third episode of the Marvel studios Disney+ show LOKI, "Lamentis." Are we witnessing legitimate bonding between Loki and Sylvie? Are both victims of the other's scheming? Has Robbie revealed a subtle but brilliant Surveillance Stork, or did he whiff and Nork instead? Tune in to find out!

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Loki - Episode 2, "The Variant"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:19:35 -0400

The god(s/esses) of mischief are up to something, and Assembly Required is here to try to make sense of it! Join Peach3z, Chris, Robbie, and special guest Angela as they discuss the second episode of the Marvel studios Disney+ show LOKI, "The Variant." Who is this variant? Whose side is our Loki on? Is the latest Peach3z theory another surveillance stork, or has he uncovered the biggest conspiracy in the Multiverse? Tune in to find out!

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Loki - Episode 1, "Glorious Purpose"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:44:10 -0400

The wait is over, as Assembly Required begins its weekly deep dive into the new Marvel Studios Disney+ series LOKI! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they take a look at the first episode, "Glorious Purpose." How does it feel to revisit Loki as we last saw him in THE AVENGERS? Just who are these Time-Keepers to say what belongs on the "Sacred Timeline?" Mephisto, is that you??? (No, no it's not.) Make sure to join us for new episodes every florb!

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:02:45 -0400

It's the moment the Assembly Required crew has been dreading: time to review THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2. Noted series defender Bailey joins Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris to discuss the 2014 sequel starring Andrew Garfield as ol' webhead. Is it as bad as they remember? Will they be surprised by what they watched? Will you be surprised to hear it? Would you have remembered Electro's birthday? The answers to some of these questions and more await!

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The Amazing Spider-Man

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 31 May 2021 00:54:23 -0400

With the Raimi/Maquire trilogy complete, it's time for Assembly Required to move on to the Webb/Garfield duology with THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Eduardo is on vacation, but Angela joins Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie to discuss Sony's first attempt at rebooting the story of Peter Parker. How does it compare to what came before, and what came after? Is it a series cut short before it could truly blossom, or a transparent attempt at holding onto the film rights? Did Curt Connors think he was fooling anyone the way he talked about the Lizard? Tune in to find out!

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Spider-Man 3

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 24 May 2021 08:02:34 -0400

Assembly Required wraps up the trilogy as we take a look at SPIDER-MAN 3! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they take a look at the much-maligned 2007 film that wound up being the conclusion to Sam Raimi's take on the character, being rebooted five years later. Is it as bad as its reputation suggests? Better? Worse? Can we all at least agree that its take on Venom left much to be desired? Tune in to find out!

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Spider-Man 2

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Wed, 19 May 2021 00:25:40 -0400

We continue our trip to the Sonyverse with SPIDER-MAN 2! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they take a look at Sam Raimi's 2004 sequel, a movie that was once widely considered the best comic book movie of all time. How does it hold up today? Would it even be considered the best Spider-Man movie? What makes tritium so precious, anyway? Tune in to find out!

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Spider-Man

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

As we wait for LOKI to debut on Disney+, we're taking a page out of his book and visiting some alternate universes to discuss the five live action, non-MCU Spider-Man films, starting with the original, 2002's SPIDER-MAN! Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie give it the full Assembly Required treatment as they discuss opening title sequences, over the top villain performances, awkward teenagers, Nickelback, and more!

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#TheSpiderCut

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Here it is: the fabled #SpiderCut, the very first recorded episode of Assembly Required! One day in May of 2019, Eduardo, Peach3z, and Robbie got together to record a "prototype" episode as a proof of concept for their new MCU retrospective podcast (the Sound Lord was off on a beach somewhere). Unsure if the episode would ever see the light of day, they decided to practice on one of the biggest non-MCU Marvel movies: 2002's SPIDER-MAN. Come take a trip down memory lane with us with the never-before-heard Assembly Required pilot episode! It's gonna get weird!

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 6, "One World, One People"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A new Captain America rises as the Marvel Studios Disney+ series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER comes to an end. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as the discuss the finale, "One World, One People." Did the show stick the landing? Tune in to hear their thoughts on Sam's new costume, Bucky's new mobile app, John Walker's new shield, Sharon Carter's new nickname, and which Star Wars movie this series most resembles.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 5, “Truth”

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

With only one episode to go, THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER finally brings us the battle for the shield we've all been waiting for. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they talk about "Truth," the fifth episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series. Hear what they thought about that long-awaited confrontation, how they felt about "It's a Wonderful Life" sequence with Sarah's boat, and why Michael Jordan is probably a member of the Justice League.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 4, “The Whole World is Watching”

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:16:13 -0400

Things are heating up on the Marvel Studios Disney+ original series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they take a look at episode 4, "The Whole World is Watching." Sam and Bucky are in the difficult position of working with their enemy, which has put them in the even MORE difficult position of opposing Wakanda's Dora Milaje. All the while, Karli Morgenthau and John Walker both seem headed down darker paths. And then there's that ENDING.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 3, "Power Broker"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:49:02 -0400

We're taking a trip to Madripoor! Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to discuss "Power Broker," the third episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. As Sam and Bucky reluctantly go undercover in the underworld of Madripoor with their new "ally" Baron Helmut Zemo, they come face to face with an old friend: Agent 13 herself, Sharon Carter. Meanwhile, the Flag-Smashers are doing... things. For... reasons? Join the AR crew as they tackle the important questions: Who is the Power Broker? What is so important about Madripoor? When did Sharon become a cold-blooded killer? Where did Zemo learn to dance like that? Why are the Flag-Smashers and GRC so confusing? How does Zemo know so much about African-American culture? Tune in for the answers to SOME of those questions!

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 2, "The Star-Spangled Man"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:19:41 -0400

THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER finally reunite in "The Star-Spangled Man," episode 2 of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series. Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to discuss the new Captain America, the resentment between the two best friends of the old Captain America, and the tragic and disturbing real-life inspiration for the story of Isaiah Bradley, "the Black Captain America." Is Bucky right to be mad at Sam for giving up the shield? What are the Flag-Smashers trying to accomplish, and do they have a point? And will new Cap John Walker turn out to be a villain, or just an annoying obstacle for our heroes? Tweet #TeamPeachuardo or #TeamChrobbie to let us know where you stand!

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 1, "New World Order"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The boys are back it again! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they take a look at the premiere episode of the new Marvel Studios Disney+ series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER, "New World Order!" Sam Wilson, AKA the Falcon, and Bucky Barnes, AKA the Winter Soldier, are both trying to find their place in a post-Blip (and post-Captain America) world. Does the first episode leave a good impression? Does dating come easily to a 106-year-old? Does that loan officer deserve a punch in the teeth? Who's more likely to make an appearance: Blade or Mephisto? Join us to find out!

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WandaVision - Episode 9, "The Series Finale"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:23:59 -0500

It's time to say goodbye to one of the most unusual stories ever told in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss episode 9 of the Disney+ Marvel Studios limited series WANDAVISION, "The Series Finale." The guys discuss what happens when you get too invested in your own theories, the clever resolutions to the two climactic confrontations, and try to keep their salty water in their faces when talking about the bittersweet ending. All that, plus a very important public service announcement! And tune in two weeks from now as we do it all over again for THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER!

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WandaVision - Episode 8, "Previously On"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 02:13:36 -0500

It's time for a trip down memory lane as Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss the penultimate episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series WANDAVISION, "Previously On." Agatha Harkness takes Wanda and viewers on a journey through Wanda's past to try to get to the bottom of the Westview Anomaly, and we learn that things have not always been as they've seemed. Along the way, they talk a lot about grief, the nature of fan theories, and comic book writers who seem not to like the characters they're writing about.

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WandaVision - Episode 7, "Breaking the Fourth Wall"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We're starting to get some answers (and more questions) as Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie get together to discuss "Breaking the Fourth Wall," the seventh episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series WANDAVISION. Happy Endings are in doubt for Wanda and Vision's Modern Family, as Vision has traded in The Office for the circus and meets a new friend, while Wanda makes a discovery that changes everything (and will stick in your head for days). All that, plus discussion about film professors having bad opinions about music in film, an explanation of the Zonai, and the return of the Surveillance Stork.

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WandaVision - Episode 6, "All-New Halloween Spooktacular!"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:26:23 -0500

Grab your pumpkins and hang up your bats, because its Halloween in February as we discuss episode 6 of WANDAVISION, "All-New Halloween Spooktacular!" Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are joined by first-time guest Arnaldo, who shares his top five MCU films, his thoughts on the multiverse, and the Watto Theory, which we predict will dominate the WandaVision discourse for the rest of the week. Enjoy, and be sure also to check out Arnaldo's podcast, "Films from the Phantom Zone!"

PLEASE NOTE: Originally there was an issue with the upload and the last 45 minutes were missing. That's fixed now!

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WandaVision - Episode 5, "On a Very Special Episode..."

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The long-lost brother has returned! We're talking, of course, about the Luigi Sound Lord himself, Danny! Who did you think we meant? Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, Robbie, and Danny get together to discuss "On a Very Special Episode...", the fifth episode of the Marvel Studios/Disney+ series WANDAVISION. Along the way, everyone learns a few important lessons about life and '80s sitcoms, Robbie and Chris decide to start the Grand Admiral Thrawncast, the guys go on a much longer tangent about a throwaway reference to an "aerospace engineer" than you'd expect (or would you?), and of course, a long discussion about THAT surprise ending and what it could mean for the future.

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WandaVision - Episode 4, "We Interrupt This Program"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

And now for something completely different. Angela joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie to discuss episode 4 of WANDAVISION, "We Interrupt This Program." For the first time, the Disney+ series breaks completely from its sitcom style to give us a glimpse of the outside world, bringing together an unlikely assortment of characters from several previous MCU films. What do a snarky former intern/current astrophysicist, an FBI agent/sleight of hand aficionado, and a recently un-blipped SWORD agent we last saw as an 11-year-old in CAPTAIN MARVEL have in common? What brings them to the mysterious Westview? And did this show seriously just call out obsessive fans who comb every frame of every episode for answers? Hey, we resemble that remark!

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WandaVision - Episode 3, "Now in Color"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 01:03:15 -0500

We're back with episode 3 of the Disney+ series WANDAVISION, "Now in Color," with special guest star Bailey! (She's a podcast guest, not a guest on the TV episode, though that would be really cool.) Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, Robbie, and Bailey talk about the 1970s-inspired episode, suspicious storks, fruit measurements, the Yeeting of Geraldine, and more. All that, and the most casual monumental announcement in podcast history!

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WandaVision - Episodes 1 and 2, "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience" and "Don't Touch That Dial"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

RETROSPECTIVE NO MORE! Assembly Required takes its first steps into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie recap the first two episodes of WANDAVISION, Marvel Studios' first Disney+ original series! Dive into the surreal sitcom town of Westview where Wanda Maximoff and her new husband, the android Vision, live an idyllic life... or do they? Hear about some of the classic sitcoms that were an influence on these episodes, listen to Chris slowly lose his grip on his sanity as he recaps the 1985 comic limited series "The Vision and the Scarlet Witch," and join the guys as they engage in some wild speculation about future episodes.

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Assembly Required's Turtle Hour

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Cowabunga! After finishing up DAREDEVIL, Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back with their first ever non-Marvel bonus episode! As you may know, original TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES comic serves as something of a parody of Daredevil, so it only seemed appropriate to cover the franchise. Each of the guys has a different history with the turtles (if at all), so be ready for lots about the cartoon, the toys, the video games, as well as a look at the original 1990 film. ALSO: A lot more about the Power Rangers than anticipated.

On a serious note: as you'll hear towards the end of the show, our friend Trevor is on the donation list for a kidney, but needs some help raising the funds for the procedure. If you are able, please consider contributing to his GoFundMe. Thank you! https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/nft-trevorvandahm

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Daredevil - S1E13, "Daredevil"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Our dive into Season 1 of Marvel and Netflix's DAREDEVIL concludes as Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie come together to talk about the DAREDEVIL episode called "Daredevil" starring Daredevil. Does the man without fear stick the landing, or will he tumble down Snake River Canyon? Will Wilson Fisk pick the worst possible Bible character to relate to? Will this superhero show ever feature a superhero costume? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the thrilling finale!

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Daredevil - S1E11 and S1E12, "The Path of the Righteous" and "The Ones We Leave Behind"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:19:25 -0500

We're approaching the end of season one of Marvel and Netflix's DAREDEVIL, but of course, things need to get worse before they can get better. First, Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie talk about Wesley's poorly thought out intimidation tactics in "The Path of the Righteous." Then, after several derailments, they finally bring themselves to discuss what may be the most tragic moment of the series so far. It's a laugh a minute!

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Daredevil - S1E9 and S1E10, "Speak of the Devil" and "Nelson v. Murdock"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The deep dive into season one of Netflix and Marvel's DAREDEVIL continues as Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss episodes 9 and 10. First, tragedy strikes, Matt comes face to face with Wilson Fisk for the first time, and the Devil of Hell's Kitchen fights a frickin' ninja. Then, an old friendship may have met its breaking point. All that, plus Chris's reactions make Robbie VERY scared of how Chris will feel about upcoming events!

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Daredevil - S1E7 and S1E8, "Stick" and "Shadows in the Glass"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:28:42 -0500

Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to talk about two episodes of Netflix's DAREDEVIL that delve deep into the traumatic childhoods of both our hero and our villain. First up, Matt Murdock is visited by his old mentor, Stick, and no amount of ice cream wrapper bracelets is going to make this a pleasant reunion. Then, we find out the secret history of Wilson Fisk, and just what happened to him as a child to push him into darkness. SPOILERS: it involves carpenter's tools and isn't fun to watch, but it makes for compelling TV.

Everyone here at Assembly Required wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving (and a safe and happy Thursday to our friends outside the US)!

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Daredevil - S1E5 and S1E6, "World on Fire" and "Condemned"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:07:02 -0500

Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to talk about the fifth and sixth episodes of season one of Marvel's Netflix series DAREDEVIL. They discuss the first (sort of) meeting between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, corrupt cops who are mean to journalists, and Daredevil's apparent ability to hear the inanimate contents of boxes from across the room. Also, stay tuned at the end for a special announcement from the Sound Lord!

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Daredevil - S1E3 and S1E4, "Rabbit in a Snowstorm" and "In the Blood"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:32:05 -0400

Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie continue their journey through the first season of Netflix's DAREDEVIL, with a few... detours. Tune in to hear how bored Eduardo was with the third episode, how much Chris cringed at prisoners making bone knives, and how much everybody enjoys Vincent D'Onofrio's performance as the Kingpin.

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Daredevil - S1E1 and S1E2, "Into the Ring" and "Cut Man"

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:33:18 -0400

Assembly Required is back, and is heading to Netflix to discuss season one of DAREDEVIL (at least until Robbie convinces everyone to abandon it to start his "Josie and the Pussycats" podcast). Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they discuss the first two episodes Marvel's first foray into streaming TV, the tenuous connections to the greater MCU, and what kind of mask Daredevil would wear during a pandemic. They also touch on the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman.

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Well, it's finally happened. We've run out of MCU movies (for now). So let's take a trip to a different universe (or several different universes, in fact) and talk about the Academy Award-winning animated film SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie talk about the scenes that made them laugh, the scenes that made them cry, their favorite Spider-Folk, Spider-Heroes they hope to see in future installments, and that incredible visual style.

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Spider-Man: Far From Home

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

And so we've reached the final film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (so far - wear your mask so we can see BLACK WIDOW ASAP!). Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss Peter Parker's globetrotting adventure, with plenty of love for a villain they've been wanting in a Spidey movie for a very long time. Thus ends Phase 3. We are so excited to show you what comes next!

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It's Probably Not the Name of a Movie

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 21:54:30 -0400

We're back! After a little rest and recovery following the massive undertaking that was AVENGERS: ENDGAME, Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to reflect on the journey so far, both through the MCU and the podcast itself. We'll take a look back at how the podcast changed over the course of the year, pick our MCU MVPs, and give you a small peek at where the podcast may go in the future. And don't worry, we still have one MCU film left to cover, so look forward to our SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME episode next week. Excelsior!

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Avengers: Endgame, Part 3

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

It's our first anniversary, and to celebrate, we finish our discussion on the most ambitious Marvel film ever with our most ambitious episode ever. Assemble.

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Avengers: Endgame, Part 2

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Sat, 23 May 2020 01:30:00 -0400

Part 2 of our three-part look at AVENGERS: ENDGAME! This episode is a love letter to the Time Heist.

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Avengers: Endgame, Part 1

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 15 May 2020 00:30:00 -0400

It's finally here. After 21 movies, we're in the endgame now. And for a movie this big and this climactic, one we've been building up to since the beginning, we knew we had to go big to match it. So without further ado, Assembly Required proudly presents the first episode of our three part deep dive into AVENGERS: ENDGAME.

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Captain Marvel

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

It's a supersized episode with a supersized cast, as Bailey and Angela join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie to talk about CAPTAIN MARVEL. Hear all about the character's long and exceedingly complicated comic book history, a discussion about the surprising controversy surrounding the film pre-release, and all that '90s goodness. Also get ready to meet your new favorite comic book characters: Khn'nr and Hoppy the Marvel Bunny!

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Ant-Man and the Wasp

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

What did Marvel Studios decide to follow up the biggest crossover event in movie history with? A goofy comedy! Does it work? You know Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie will have opinions on that. Join them as they grapple with the fact that ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, one of the lightest films in the MCU, somehow reminds them at every turn of the nightmare that is quarantine life (but don't worry, we promise this episode isn't a bummer!).

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BONUS EPISODE: Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2 - Snapped Edition

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Thanos snapped and wiped out half of the podcast. :(

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Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back for the conclusion to their look back at AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. Hear all about some unusual superhero team-ups, the Battle of Wakanda, a brief digression about New Coke and the Pepsi Challenge, and of course, the snap.

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Avengers: Infinity War, Part 1

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:30:00 -0400

We've finally made it. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they begin their two-part breakdown of AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. The guys discuss it all: the characters, the music, even the surprising connection to RETURN OF THE JEDI. And this is only the beginning!

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Black Panther, Part 2

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:45:00 -0400

If you thought the wait for our first BLACK PANTHER episode was a long one, then the wait for the second must have really caught you by surprise! With apologies from the Sound Lord (the raw audio was very rough), you can finally hear how Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, Robbie, and Bailey felt about the rest of BLACK PANTHER, including a not-so-surprising near-unanimous MVP selection.

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Black Panther, Part 1

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

It's finally here: the long-teased BLACK PANTHER episode. And as it turns out, it'll be BLACK PANTHER episodeS, because everyone had so much to say! Bailey once again joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie to discuss one of the biggest movies of 2018, one that felt like a true cultural "moment."

SOUND LORD'S NOTE: We had a lot of technical issues recording these episodes, so our apologies for the audio quality.

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Thor: Ragnarok

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Hey, man.

Angela joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie to talk about Taika Waititi's THOR: RAGNAROK, one of the best examples of a movie sequel going in a completely different direction from its predecessor. Does the New Zealander's unique brand of comedy work to revitalize Thor, both the character and the franchise? How about the fact that it's also a Hulk movie? And a "Jeff Goldblum as himself" movie? And does this episode get derailed with a ridiculous argument earlier than ever? You know the answer to that one already. One thing everyone can agree on is that this episode has real BDE*!

*Big Debate Energy

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Spider-Man: Homecoming

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

We're back after a break for the holidays with the first Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures co-production, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING! Rebooting a franchise for the second time in five years is no easy task. How does Ol' Webhead's first big MCU adventure fare compared to previous outings? What's scarier: a supervillain, or meeting your prom date's dad? And just what should we expect out of our MJs? Join Eduardo, Chris, and Robbie for answers to all of these questions and more!

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Vol. 2)

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

How could an episode be made into two parts with the split occurring at the very end of the movie's synopsis? Lots of disagreement about Yondu, apparently. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they conclude their discussion of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. Where will it end up in everyone's rankings? The answer may surprise you!

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Vol. 1)

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:35:00 -0500

It's our most contentious episode yet as the guys get together to talk about GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2! Battle lines will be drawn as Eduardo and Peach3z find Drax too ridiculous to take seriously, while Chris and Robbie want to focus on the heart beneath the humor (but also the humor). There was so much to talk about, we actually had to split this into two episodes! So come a little bit closer and enjoy part one of this wham bam shang-a-lang of a podcast!

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Doctor Strange

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 22:40:00 -0500

It's time to step into the mystical side of the MCU with BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH PRESENTS: DOCTOR STRANGE. (Hang on, I'm being told that's not the title... oh well.) Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are joined by Chris's brother Danny to discuss the story of a rich, arrogant genius who overcomes a tragic medical emergency and learns how to become a selfless superhero. (No, not that one. The other one.) The guys discuss the controversy surrounding the casting of Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One, debate the merits of the film's famously trippy visuals, and discover the surprising thing Danny has in common with the good doctor himself.

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Captain America: Civil War

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:35:00 -0500

When is an AVENGERS movie not an AVENGERS movie? When it's CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, of course! Angela once again joins Eduardo, Robbie, and Chris to discuss the film that pit #TeamCap against #TeamIronMan, introduced Black Panther and Spider-Man, and features the most uncomfortable cinematic smooch since Leia kissed Luke.

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Ant-Man

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:35:00 -0400

Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to talk about the MCU's smallest movie (no pun intended, we swear!), ANT-MAN, and this time, first-time (official) guest Bailey is joining them! Hear all about how Scott Lang is the poster boy for criminal justice reform, more discussion about Hank Pym's EMP than the filmmakers themselves probably had, and this movie's shocking connection to a Tim Allen holiday classic.

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Avengers: Age of Ultron

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are back to discuss AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON. What exactly is it that makes it feel like a lesser AVENGERS movie to them? What are the low points and bright spots? Did any of them expect to use the word "hysterectomy" so many times? Answers to those questions and more await you!

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Guardians of the Galaxy

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Buckle up, because Assembly Required is headed to space for the most out-there Marvel movie yet, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY! Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie sit down to talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest gamble outside of THE AVENGERS. Who wants to see a movie about an angry space raccoon? Turns out, a lot of people. They discuss the jokes and soundtrack that reel you in, the emotional core that makes you care about this bunch of weirdos, and which Guardian is just a murderous Amelia Bedelia. BOHBILLY BOHBILLY!

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The Lady Sound (Angela) once again joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they discuss arguably one of the best films in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER. How does the World War II hero fare in his first solo outing set in the modern day? What happens when you put one super soldier in an elevator full of Hydra goons? Who the hell is Bucky? The answers to all these questions and more can be found here!

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Thor: The Dark World

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Robbie's out this week, but if you ask everyone else, he's not missing much as Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris discuss THOR: THE DARK WORLD. Just what was it about this movie that left a sour taste in their mouths? About which character do Eduardo and Peach3z have extremely different opinions? What inspires Chris to go on not one, but TWO rants? Listen to find out!

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Iron Man 3

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The gang is back and kicking off Phase 2 of Assembly Required! This week, Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss IRON MAN 3, the conclusion of the IRON MAN trilogy. Did that controversial take on the Mandarin work for them? Is Tony Stark too mean to that kid he meets in Tennessee? Will Eduardo top his controversial helicarrier take? Listen to find out!

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The Sound Lord Family Speculation Spectacular

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

We've finished Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so now we're going to take a break from looking back to take a look forward at what's to come! Eduardo and Peach3z are on vacation, and Robbie is off on a secret mission, so Chris makes it a family affair by bringing back his wife Angela to act as guest host and inviting his brother Danny to join in on the fun! The three take a look at all of Marvel's big Comic-Con announcements about their Phase 4 film and Disney+ slate. Come for the speculation, stay for the irony of hearing their excitement for future Spider-Man films, not knowing that that dream would be crushed mere days after recording!

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The Avengers (Part 2)

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Turns out splitting THE AVENGERS into a two-parter was a great idea, because Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie apparently have a LOT of thoughts. Join them as they discuss their favorite moments from the second half of the film, including the Battle of New York, the purple man in the floating chair, and shawarma.

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The Avengers (Part 1)

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

It's all been building up to this: Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss THE AVENGERS, the culmination of what we now know as Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A movie that brought together heroes from four separate superhero franchises for the first time (and became the first film to gross over $200 million in its opening weekend) can't be confined to just one episode, so this is only part one of the discussion. Stay tuned next week for the conclusion!

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Captain America: The First Avenger

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Take a trip back in time with the Assembly Required crew and special guest Angela as they discuss CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER! How does this period piece stack up against the other MCU films so far? Did Angela come on just to talk about how great Agent Peggy Carter is? Who's strong and brave, here to save the American way? Answers to all those questions, AND alliteration in the Mighty Marvel Manner, await you in this episode!

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Thor

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Special guest Kody joins Eduardo, Peach3z, Robbie, and Chris to discuss THOR, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first foray into the cosmic realm. After three mostly science-based films (inasmuch as flying robot suits and Gamma Greg can be considered "science"), how does a movie about Norse gods fit into the MCU? How do the scenes in New Mexico compare to the fantasy of Asgard? Just how great is Tom Hiddleston? All that and more in today's episode!

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Iron Man 2

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are joined by Angela to discuss IRON MAN 2. Is it a true Iron Man movie, or does it devote too much time to world-building? Does it do a good job of introducing the MCU's first female hero? Who's a better villain, Whiplash or a strawberry? Hear the answers to all those questions and more in today's episode!

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The Incredible Hulk

Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:00:00 -0400

Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris are back to discuss the second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, THE INCREDIBLE HULK. Is Edward Norton or Mark Ruffalo the best Bruce Banner? Does the film still feel like part of the MCU at large? Why did Hulk decide to call himself Hulk? All that and more is discussed!

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Iron Man

Chris, Peach3z, Robbie, Eduardo — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:42:33 -0400

Welcome to "Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective!" Join four friends as they take a look back at maybe the most significant film series of the 21st century so far.

The journey begins with 2008's IRON MAN, which kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie discuss their thoughts after revisiting the movie that made a B-list (at best!) superhero into one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture.

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Episode 0: Introduction

Chris, Peach3z, Robbie, Eduardo — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 12:31:41 -0400

Welcome to "Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective!" Join four friends as they take a look back at maybe the most significant film series of the 21st century so far.

In this introduction, Eduardo, Peach3z, Robbie, and Chris share their history with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, share their top five MCU films, and outline where the show will go from here. Follow along with them as they and their future guests revisit the MCU one film at a time.

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