Watching Comics Podcast

Kicking-Off, 'Umbrella Academy s3'

Cue the Kenny Loggins!Jake + Mitch dive into the first few episodes of UMBRELLA ACADEMY s3. With The Sparrow squad hitting at full-force in yet another multiverse-type situation the Hargreeves find themselves facing more epic moments. So what are the biggest takeaways so far?:- Sparrows vs Umbrellas: Who wins? - Are we headed for multiverse fatigue? - Is Luther a Scott Summers avatar?With "we mind be responsible for the end of the world" type stuff looming, surely the original Hargreeves crew will find a way to save the world... again. Either way, UA remains incredibly fun. Here’s hoping the rest of the season hits the right notes.Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush

Kicking-Off, 'Ms. Marvel'

And so Disney+ keeps the hits rolling along.Jake + Mitch break down the all the vibrant fun to be had in the early goings of MCU's latest TV installment, 'Ms. Marvel'. Because this show, at least one episode deep, feels like it's going to be a game-changer. Along the way the guys ask:- What do Kamala Kahn and Peter Parker have in common? - Is 'Ms. Marvel' more akin to 'WandaVision' or 'FATWS'?- Is the immersive tone replicable?Ultimately, the MCU seems to be on a roll with the high-quality TV titles. We'll see how the rest of the season sticks the landing after a strong start. Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush

Re-Visiting, 'Doctor Strange' (2016)

Before we multiverse, we must re-visit the origin.Jake + Mitch trek back to 2016 and dive back into one of the more start-studded MCU installments, 'Doctor Strange'. Because the familiar as the character has become it still feels like this movie still flies a little under the radar. Along the way the guys ask big questions:- Can a move be good and "mid" at the same time?- What if Rachel McAdams was The Wasp?- Top 5 comic book movie ending of all-time?Through epic set pieces and impeccable effects, 'Doctor Strange' delivers on the entertainment factor. But somehow, it still lacks gusto.Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush

'Thor Love and Thunder' - Trailer Reactions

Cue the Guns'N'Roses, it's time to rock out superhero style!Jake + Mitch break down the latest MCU trailer for this summer's upcoming title, 'Thor Love and Thunder'. Because with Hemsworth, Portman, Thompson, Bale and Waititi you know it's gonna be epic.Along the way they ask:- Why so much Star Lord?- Could 'Thor 4' change the whole arena?- Will Natalie Portman get her chance to carry the saga?In addition to all the fun, this one feels like is got the goods. And let's be perfectly clear... The guys are 100% here for it. Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review!https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush

Shut-Up and Give it to Me, Vol. VII

Everyone's favorite sub-series is back! This time we're going indie AND mainstream.Jake + Mitch strap on their fan-casting capes for another round of, "wouldn't it be cool if this project were green-lit?" Shut-Up and Give it to Me, Vol. VII hits a few familiar stops along the way while also promising some good old fashioned randomness. [They also dish on the latest Oscar winners for five minutes because... why not?]Here's a snapshot of what the guys consider their next round of "passion projects":- Steven Soderbergh finally gets a JFK conspiracy flick.- TMNT goes dark with 'The Last Ronin' getting the Spider-Verse treatment.- Could HBO Max give us a Superman anthology series that's not about Superman?- Is 'Mind Mngmt' adaptable for the screen? Denis V. says, "yes", right? Even if they're pie-in-the-sky, all these projects feel oddly tangible which only adds to the excitement. So, yeah, if any streaming platform wants to make one (or all) of these ideas comes to life, call us! Be sure to give a listen, rate, and review! https://www.watchingcomics.com/HOSTS: @Thatjakeowens + @MitchRoush