Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective

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

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:49:02 GMT

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"

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:19:41 GMT

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"

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT

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"

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:23:59 GMT

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"

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:13:36 GMT

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"

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT

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!"

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:26:23 GMT

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..."

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT

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"

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT

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"

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:03:15 GMT

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"

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

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 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

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

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"

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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"

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 03:19:25 GMT

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"

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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"

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:28:42 GMT

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"

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 02:07:02 GMT

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"

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 03:32:05 GMT

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"

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 01:33:18 GMT

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

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT

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

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 01:54:30 GMT

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

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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

Sat, 23 May 2020 05:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:30:00 GMT

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

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

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: Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2 - Snapped Edition

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

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

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Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 03:30:00 GMT

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

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 03:45:00 GMT

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

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT

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)

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT

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)

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:35:00 GMT

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

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 03:40:00 GMT

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

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:35:00 GMT

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

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 02:35:00 GMT

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

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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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BONUS EPISODE: The Sound Lord Family Speculation Spectacular

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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)

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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)

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 04:42:33 GMT

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

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 16:31:41 GMT

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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