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SEASON 2
In this episode, Paul, Whit, and Ryan say goodbye to Season 1 and discuss how to cover the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). With 23 (and counting) movies, this franchise deserves it's own full season of episodes. Join in as the hosts discuss all of Erik Voss's (New Rockstars) watch order suggestions to develop their own re-watch order for Season 2. So, get ready for Season 2 and go check out Erik Voss's New Rockstars video here.
18. Iron Man & Iron Man 2
(2008, 2010)
After a weapons presentation in Iraq, Tony Stark is attacked and captured. With a chest full of shrapnel and a car battery attached to his heart, Stark must find a way to escape. Using his own technology, Stark creates a unique power source to replace the battery, and escapes using a suit of armor. Once returned safely, Stark works to perfect his suit and uses it to protect the world from the very weapons he once designed. But becoming a "superhero" comes with its own new challenges that will test Tony in more ways than he can imagine.
19. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
In 1941, the world is in the throes of World War II. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part and join America's armed forces, but the military rejects him because of his small stature. Finally, Steve gets his chance when he is accepted into an experimental program and becomes Captain America, the first ever supersoldier. Joining forces with his best friend Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), Captain America leads the fight against the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization.
20. The Incredible Hulk
(2011)
After surviving a major gamma radiation accident, scientist Bruce Banner is now on the run. The accident left Bruce with a condition that uncontrollably transforms him into a massive green monster known as The Hulk. Though he is close to a cure, Bruce must remain in the shadows, as General Ross and his team seek to use his condition as a military weapon. Running out of time and options, Banner turns to his old flame Betty Ross for help. Meanwhile, a new threat rises as a power hungry soldier turns into a deadlier and more terrifying beast that can match The Hulk blow for blow.
21. Thor
(2011)
Thor, an arrogant and reckless warrior known as the god of thunder, believes he is bringing peace to the 9 realms with each military conquest. His father Odin, the king of Asgard and ruler of the 9 realms, casts the young warrior down to Earth to live among humans. Robbed of his powers, Thor must learn what it means to be truly worthy of defending and ruling Asgard. During this absence, Loki, the god of mischief (Thor's brother), attempts to steal the Asgardian throne for himself at all costs. Even if he has to kill his own brother, nothing will stand in his way. Can Thor prove that he is worthy and regain his powers to protect the realms from Loki's rule, or will his arrogance be his ultimate downfall...?
22. Captain Marvel
(2019)
Vers, a super powered Kree warrior, has no recollection of her past. Trained as a member of the elite Starforce Military under the command of her mentor Yon-Rogg, she must learn to harness and understand powers. After escaping to Earth while under attack by the shape shifting Skrulls, Vers begins to discover that her past is connected to the planet as old memories begin to surface. With help from S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury, they set out to unravel the truth and defend against the impending alien invasion.
23. The Avengers
(2012)
Thor's evil brother, Loki has gained access to the unlimited power of the Tesseract. Nick Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., must initiate his Avengers Initiative, a superhero recruitment effort, to defeat the unprecedented threat that has been brought to Earth. Joining Fury's "dream team" are Iron Man, Captain America, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, the Black Widow and Hawkeye. Can these heroes work together, or will their vastly different egos and personalities keep them divided when the world needs them most?
24. Iron Man 3
(2013)
After winning The Battle of New York with the Avengers, Tony Stark is plagued with insomnia and constant paranoia of the next possible attack. He has become nearly codependent on the suits that give him his Iron Man persona, which begins to negatively affect every aspect of his life, including his relationship with Pepper Potts. After a malevolent enemy known as "The Mandarin" reduces his personal world to rubble, Tony must rely solely on instinct and ingenuity to avenge his losses and protect the people he loves.
25. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
(2014)
After the Battle of New York with his fellow Avengers, Captain America has relocated to the nation's capital, and tries to adjust to modern times. A mysterious assassin, known as The Winter Soldier, attacks Nick Fury which begins to unravel an ever-widening conspiracy from within S.H.I.E.L.D. Hoping to discover the truth about the organization and The Winter Soldier, Cap joins forces with Black Widow and a new ally, the Falcon. Together they must untangle the web of lies and deception S.H.I.E.L.D. has created that put the whole world at risk.
26. Thor: The Dark World
(2013)
Thousands of years ago, a race of beings known as Dark Elves tried to send the universe into darkness by using a weapon known as the Aether. Warriors from the nine realms united to stop them, but their leader Malekith fled. The Aether, being to powerful to destroy, is hidden to prevent Malekith from obtaining it again. In the present day, Jane Foster, hoping to find a way back to Thor, investigates a newly discovered wormhole, and becomes trapped between the realms and is infected with the Aether. Thor must bring Jane to Asgard to find a way to extract the Aether before it kills her, but Malekith senses the Aether’s presence and attacks Asgard. With Asgard in shambles after the attack, Thor must find a way to defeat the Dark Elves and save Jane before the world is plunged into darkness.
27. Avengers: Age of Ultron
(2015)
Since the battle of New York, Tony Stark’s mission has been to put a suit of armor around the world. In an attempt to do so, he and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, but things take a turn for the worst as Ultron emerges with a villainous mission. The Avengers must reassemble to stop Ultron from enacting his terrible vision of creating a new world after wiping out all of humanity.
28. Guardians of the Galaxy & Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
(2014, 2017)
Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord has stolen a mysterious orb with unknown powers. However, he must join together with a group of other intergalactic criminals to stop a fanatical warrior from obtaining it to purge the universe. Months later, the team now known as The Guardians of the Galaxy struggle to keep together as they deal with their personal issues. Star-Lord's encounter with his father, the ambitious celestial being Ego, proves to put the team to the ultimate test. Can they live up to their name and continue to guard the galaxy from these incredible threats?
29. Doctor Strange
(2016)
Dr. Stephen Strange is one of the best surgeons in the world, but his life changes after a car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he looks for healing, and hope, from a mysterious teacher known as The Ancient One. He quickly learns that the enclave is at the front line of a battle against unseen magical dark forces, who are bent on destroying reality. Before long, Strange is forced to choose between his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.
30. Ant-Man
(2015)
Forced out of his own company by former protégé Darren Cross, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) recruits the talents of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a master thief just released from prison. Lang becomes Ant-Man, trained by Pym and armed with a suit that allows him to shrink in size, possess superhuman strength and control an army of ants. The miniature hero must use his new skills to prevent Cross, also known as Yellowjacket, from perfecting the same technology and using it as a weapon for evil.
31. Captain America: Civil War
(2016)
Fearing the destructive actions of The Avengers, the United Nations have decided to enforce the Sokovia Accords, a set of laws that limit when and where the heroes can become involved. Some team members, led by Iron Man, sign the Accords and believe that their actions must be kept in check. However other members, led by Captain America, feel that they cannot rely on the government to decide when The Avengers are necessary to protect the world. An all out brawl emerges between Team Iron Man (Iron Man, Black Panther, Vision, Black Widow, War Machine, and Spider-Man) and Team Captain America (Captain America, Bucky Barnes, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Ant Man) while a new villain plots his attack behind the scenes.
32. Spider-Man: Homecoming
(2017)
Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine -- distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.
33. Black Widow
(2021)
After the events of Civil War, Natasha Romanoff is on the run. In hiding, Natasha realizes that the "Red Room", which is responsible for training all of the Black Widows, is still operating when she is attacked by their latest asset known as The Taskmaster. Natasha must reunite with her former family, and attempt to finally take down the Red Room once and for all. Will they succeed or will their pursuers catch up to them first?
2021 Christmas Special: 8-Bit Christmas
(2021)
Jake Doyle has come home for Christmas. He tells his daughter the story of how he got a Nintendo Entertainment System on Christmas Day in 1988 and his sister got a "real" Cabbage Patch Kids doll. During that year, parents began to boycott video games, which only made the kids want them more. Throughout the weeks leading up to Christmas, Jake and his friends devise the ultimate plan to get their hands on their very own NES, but just how far will they go to pull it off?
34. Black Panther
(2018)
After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda. He then takes his rightful place as king. Soon after, a new enemy emerges to challenge T'Challa's for the mantle of both king and Black Panther. This new conflict now holds the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. The young king must rally his allies and understand the full power of the Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.
35. Thor: Ragnarok
(2017)
After the passing of Odin, Thor's sister Hela, the goddess of death is released from her imprisonment. Drawing her power from Asgard, Hela destroys Mjolnir and proves too powerful for Thor. They battle and Thor becomes exiled on Sakaar, a strange planet on the other side of the universe. In order to escape, Thor must fight in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, a "friend from work". Thor's quest leads him in a race against time to de-thrown Hela, and save his people from her wake of destruction, as well as protect them from Ragnarok, a prophecy of Asgard's final days.
36. Avengers: Infinity War
(2018)
The Avengers must again unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet, the Mad Titan Thanos. His self proclaimed mission is to collect all six Infinity Stones. His ultimate goal is to eliminate half of all living things, which he believes will bring "balance" to the universe. The fate of the planet and existence itself has never been more uncertain as everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment.
37. Ant-Man and the Wasp
(2018)
In the aftermath of his choices in Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang must now deal with the consequences while under house arrest. However, Scott is thrown back into action when Hope Van Dyne and Hank Pym approach him with a new mission. The hope is that Pym's wife may actually be alive and stuck in the Quantum Realm. In order to find her, the team must confront and fix their past mistakes before their window of opportunity closes forever, all while a new villain emerges hoping to sabotage the mission.
38. Avengers: Endgame
(2019)
Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers -- Thor, Black Widow, Captain America and Bruce Banner -- must figure out a way to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos -- the evil demigod who decimated the planet and the universe.
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