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Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective

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Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 57min

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 6, "One World, One People"

A new Captain America rises as the Marvel Studios Disney+ series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER comes to an end. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as the discuss the finale, "One World, One People." Did the show stick the landing? Tune in to hear their thoughts on Sam's new costume, Bucky's new mobile app, John Walker's new shield, Sharon Carter's new nickname, and which Star Wars movie this series most resembles.Assembly Required now has a Patreon! Join us at https://www.patreon.com/assemblyrequired for access to our exclusive Discord server and other Patron-exclusive benefits! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Apr 19, 2021 • 1h 43min

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 5, “Truth”

With only one episode to go, THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER finally brings us the battle for the shield we've all been waiting for. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they talk about "Truth," the fifth episode of the Marvel Studios Disney+ series. Hear what they thought about that long-awaited confrontation, how they felt about "It's a Wonderful Life" sequence with Sarah's boat, and why Michael Jordan is probably a member of the Justice League.Assembly Required now has a Patreon! Join us at https://www.patreon.com/assemblyrequired for access to our exclusive Discord server and other Patron-exclusive benefits! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Apr 13, 2021 • 2h 8min

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 4, “The Whole World is Watching”

Things are heating up on the Marvel Studios Disney+ original series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they take a look at episode 4, "The Whole World is Watching." Sam and Bucky are in the difficult position of working with their enemy, which has put them in the even MORE difficult position of opposing Wakanda's Dora Milaje. All the while, Karli Morgenthau and John Walker both seem headed down darker paths. And then there's that ENDING.In other news, Assembly Required has started a Patreon! Tune in to this episode for details, and if you feel inclined to support the show, visit https://www.patreon.com/assemblyrequired to see the benefits of joining the Assembly Required community! Patron or not, though, we appreciate each and every one of you for listening and coming on this crazy journey with us! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Apr 5, 2021 • 1h 38min

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

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! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 47min

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 2, "The Star-Spangled Man"

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! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 27min

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Episode 1, "New World Order"

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! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Mar 8, 2021 • 2h 17min

WandaVision - Episode 9, "The Series Finale"

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! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Mar 1, 2021 • 2h 39min

WandaVision - Episode 8, "Previously On"

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Feb 22, 2021 • 1h 49min

WandaVision - Episode 7, "Breaking the Fourth Wall"

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Feb 15, 2021 • 2h 36min

WandaVision - Episode 6, "All-New Halloween Spooktacular!"

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! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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