Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is coming to an end, but it promises to go out with a bang! Join Ryan and Lorraine as they chat with series star Elizabeth Henstridge, AKA Jemma Simmons, about all the twists and turns of Season 7, including Jemma’s directorial debut! And for even more exclusive behind-the-scenes content, the hosts called up with VFX supervisor Mark Kolpack to talk about his experience creating the groundbreaking effects for the series. This is a CAN’T MISS episode for fans of the show!&nbsp;2:46 - News9:59 - Elizabeth Henstridge Interview35:36 - Mark Kolpack Interview58:31 - Community

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#458 - Insider Look at Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 7!

*Read in announcer voice* Today, today, TODAY! Champion wrestler Xavier Woods brings the HEAT in the ultimate Marvel/wrestling podcast SHOWDOWN!!! Hear stories from the ring, and listen as hosts Ryan and James go toe to toe with the WWE superstar to determine once and for all if Gambit and Cyclops will live to see another day!!!!&nbsp;Plus, Artist Skottie Young stops by for a chat about his exclusive designs for the brand new offering, Marvel Made!&nbsp;&nbsp;3:25 - News27:50 - Interview With Xavier Woods&nbsp;1:03:23 - Community

#457 - Marvel/Wrestling Podcast Showdown with Xavier Woods!

The Empyre event is in full swing, and authors Chip Zdarsky and Anthony Oliveira have a fabulous offering: Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1. Ryan and Lorraine talk with the authors about all the European history that went in to writing this super-sized one shot.Our hosts also talk the new Marvel comics announced for October, missing San Diego Comic Con this year, and have on chef Justin Warner to talk about his new Eat the Universe merch and cookbook.2:55 - News25:27 –&nbsp;Interview with Chip Zdarsky and Anthony Oliveira60:24 - Community

#456 - Lords of EMPYRE: Chip Zdarsky and Anthony Oliveira

The Simpsons is the longest-running American sitcom, and over the years has tipped its hat to Marvel, another long standing American fiction. To learn more about The Simpsons’ inner workings Ryan and Lorraine talk to longtime writer and producer Al Jean about his work on the show, his Marvel fandom, and how to the two coincide.Ryan and Lorraine also delve into this week’s news to talk about Marvel Made pins, Ultraman, and who will be the next big Avengers villain?1:51 - News10:52 - Al Jean Interview42:43 - Community

#455 - The Simpsons x Marvel Collab

When you think of Marvel, what is the first place that comes to mind? Though the answer will vary from fan to fan, many will no doubt answer New York City. From Spider-Man swinging across the Manhattan skyline, to the Fantastic Four’s Headquarters in Midtown, to the real-life Marvel offices which have always touched the island metropolis, Marvel’s DNA is tightly wound with New York’s. Today, Ryan and Lorraine speak to Greg Young, host of The Bowery Boys podcast, about Marvel’s storied history in the city that never sleeps.&nbsp;&nbsp;Throw in some news, as well as a sneak peek from host of Marvel’s Voices Angélique Roché at her upcoming interviews with Chris Claremont and Marlon James on the reprint of&nbsp;God Loves, Man Kills, and you’ve got yourself a jam-packed episode!&nbsp;0:49 - News17:47 -&nbsp;God Loves, Man Kills&nbsp;Spotlight&nbsp;25:48 - Interview With Greg Young60:24 - Community

#454 - The History of Marvel In New York w/ The Bowery Boys Podcast

Once upon a time you’d pop some coins in a Hulk-sized machine to live out the fantasy of fighting as the X-Men for just a few minutes. Today, you can put Iron Man’s suit on for 8+ hours (though you should definitely take breaks) from the comfort of your own home. In this episode, Marvel’s Iron Man VR director Ryan Payton joins Ryan and Lorraine to discuss the making of this incredible game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus, thanks to a listener question, writers Alex Segura and Jan Michael Friedman are taking us where we’ve never gone before, as we look at Marvel’s under-appreciated history of comics based on the only TV show that could have predicted such an amazing future: Star Trek!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0:42 - News5:57 - Community&nbsp;38:22 - Iron Man VR Interview w/ Ryan Payton

#453 - The Making of Marvel’s Iron Man VR

Sure, you may know everything there is to know about the Fantastic Four, but how about the The Kree? Or the infamous Skrull? EMPYRE writers Al Ewing and Dan Slott think they just might, so Ryan and Lorraine are here to test their knowledge. Along the way, they learn some tantalizing secrets about Marvel’s upcoming series EMPYRE, an enormous comic event as big as the Marvel Universe itself: a comic event to end all comic events (don’t worry there will probably be more).&nbsp;Join us for this revealing interview, and don’t forget to check out our most recent bonus episode on Marvel’s Avengers War Table released this past Wednesday!

#452 - So I Married A Skrull...

Marvel’s Avengers War Table just went live! The War Table included amazing game footage from the upcoming video game Marvel’s Avengers which is coming out this fall. In order to learn more about the plot, characters, and format of the game Ryan and Lorraine talk with Scot Amos, Head of Studio for Crystal Dynamics. They discuss how they decided on what characters to include and what they’re looking forward to when they finally get to play Marvel’s Avengers.

Marvel’s Avengers War Table with Scot Amos, Head of Studio

Lonely? Have you ever wished you could enjoy the companionship of a decapitated super hero shouting obscenities at you? Well now you can! The brand new, interactive Marvel Legends Deadpool’s Head from Hasbro is now available, and Marvel Director of Product Development Jesse Falcon is here to give you the inside scoop on its creation. If you stick around, the Merc With A Mouth (and not much else) might drop by as well!&nbsp;And, as always, catch up on the latest in Marvel news like the announcement of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, new comics, and much more! TIMECODES: 3:01 News25:28 Deadpool's Head50:01 Community

#451 - Talking to Deadpool’s Head With Jesse Falcon

Longtime MS.MARVEL writer and one of the co-creators of Kamala Khan, G. Willow Wilson has penned an all-new prose story in solidarity and celebration of essential workers everywhere and we were lucky enough to have her read it for us!

Marvel Tales: Ms. Marvel in Late Spring

Today Ryan and Lorraine are joined by Marvel’s Voices host Angeliqué Roché. The Marvel’s Voices podcast tells the stories behind Marvel storytellers and Angeliqué came on to continue to elevate Black voices within our community. We share clips from previous seasons’ interview with Jesse J Holland, author of the novel Black Panther: Who is the Black Panther?, TV and YouTube personality Franchesca Ramsey, Marvel comics writer Vita Ayala, and Jason Reynolds, who wrote Miles Morales: Spider-Man.&nbsp;Not only can you listen to past Marvel’s Voices episodes right now, but you can also read the eponymous comic book for FREE on Marvel Unlimited.&nbsp;Time Codes:2:18 – Jesse J Holland12:30 – Franchesca Ramsey19:16 – Vita Ayala26:55 – Jason Reynolds38:35 – Free MU Books

#450 - Elevating Black Voices in Comics

First and foremost, This Week In Marvel would like to acknowledge the current state of unrest in the United States, and to express our commitment to solidarity with the Black community.&nbsp;In addition to the latest Marvel news, this week's episode features a statement of support from Ryan, Lorraine, and James, an honest conversation with rapper/actor Utkarsh Ambudkar, and hope for the future as the hosts discuss the Marvel women of color heroes who inspire them.&nbsp;There are many resources to read, watch, and listen that educate about racism and advocacy. Below are suggestions provided by Ryan, Lorraine, and James for organizations to support and further listening:&nbsp; Organizations:&nbsp;My Brother's Keeper Alliance:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.obama.org/donate/" target="_blank">https://www.obama.org/donate/</a>&nbsp;The Pan African Film Festival:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.paff.org/donate/" target="_blank">https://www.paff.org/donate/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Unidos US:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unidosus.org/ways-to-give/form?utm_source=homepage-unidosus&amp;utm_medium=header-desktop&amp;utm_campaign=institutional" target="_blank">https://www.unidosus.org/ways-to-give/form?utm_source=homepage-unidosus&amp;utm_medium=header-desktop&amp;utm_campaign=institutional</a>&nbsp; Podcasts:Seeing White:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/" target="_blank">https://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/</a>&nbsp;United States of Anxiety:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anxiety" target="_blank">https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anxiety</a>

#449 - Solidarity and Actor Utkarsh Ambudkar

Agent Phil Coulson is the glue that holds the Avengers together. Now, a major chapter in the character’s story comes to a close with the premiere of the final season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In this episode, Actor Clark Gregg joins Ryan to reflect on the character’s impressive legacy, spanning from Iron Man to Endgame and beyond.&nbsp;Plus, as always, Ryan and Lorraine relay the latest Marvel news, including the triumphant return of comics!&nbsp;&nbsp;1:57 - News15:56 - Clark Gregg29:10 - Community

#448 - Clark Gregg On The End of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Jean Grey vs Iron Man. Storm vs Thor. Who would you pick? And if Sophia Petrillo from The Golden Girls were a Marvel hero, who would she be? Between Marvel Battle Royale 2020 taking over social media, and Ryan + Lorraine’s 2020 Golden Girls-Marvel Mashup™ tearing friendships apart, this week is full of tough decisions.&nbsp;Thankfully, King Deadpool of Monster (formerly Staten) Island is on the case to answer life’s toughest questions, as editor Jake Thomas reads officially sanctioned responses from the Merc With A Mouth to his loyal subjects.04:38 News18:45 Jake Thomas Deadpool Letters35:27 Community&nbsp;

#447 - All Hail King Deadpool!

July 3rd&nbsp;turns out to be an auspicious day! Iron Man VR comes out and the musical Hamilton is being released on Disney +. Ryan, Lorraine, and James also celebrate the announcement of a new comic book, MAESTRO, coming in August as well as some exciting digital releases.Then James and Ryan invite their friend and Broadway star Nik Walker on to talk about his Marvel fandom and how he got the Hamilton orchestra to play the Avengers theme on his last day as part of the cast.<ul><li>News 1:04</li><li>Community 16:23</li><li>Nik Walker intv 23:12</li></ul>

#446 - The Great Marvel/Broadway Crossover Event

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