Binge Mode: Marvel The Ringer

Mal and Jason take their first deep dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and explore 'Iron Man,' the film that started an international pop culture dynasty. They dive into the iconic film's development and the "futurist" theme at the movie's core, and then they share six of their favorite nuggets hidden in Marvel's flagship adventure.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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Mal and Jason smash into the MCU's second outing and dive into 'The Incredible Hulk.' They explore what made the Ed Norton–led adventure an apt kickoff for the character in the MCU. They also talk about the film's development and why we have not seen Norton, or many other of the film's elements, in other Marvel films. They also share their six favorite nuggets and debate the winner of this Easter egg–rich, rage-filled film.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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Mal and Jason suit up once more and dive deep into the bombastic 'Iron Man 2.' They discuss the film's big theme of legacy and how the ghosts of Tony's past come back to haunt him. They also take a look at the history of James Rhodes, a.k.a. War Machine, and more Iron Man tech. Lastly, Mal and Jason battle for the film's winner: Pepper Potts or Howard Stark.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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I like this podcast. Another! Mal and Jason wake from the Odin sleep, pick up the hammer, and dive deep into the thunderous MCU debut of the god himself, Thor! They explore the theme of worthiness as it relates to the god of thunder and how that translates to his role in the Avengers. Then they find out what makes something like the Destroyer tick and finally debate the winner of the film: Loki or Odin.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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'Mal and Jason shield up and make their way to the Stark Expo to dive deep into the first adventure of the first Avenger, Captain America. They explore Steve Rogers's compassion and what made him the ideal candidate for the greatest glow-up known to humanity. They also take a look at their favorite nuggets from the film including the best of Peggy Carter and the Howling Commandos, and then they debate this episode's winner.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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Mal and Jason lift off from the helicarrier and dive deep into one of the biggest blockbusters of them all for the culmination of Phase 1: 'The Avengers'! They talk about the film's development, how the theme of teamwork makes the film soar, and why the movie is important to pop culture.
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion
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