

Phase Hero
Brandon Davis
Phase Hero is a Film & TV podcast centered around the heroes and worlds which shape our own and the people who bring them to life. Brandon Davis, Jenna Anderson, Aaron Perine, and Jamie Jirak come together with their unique perspectives and passion for superhero culture and beyond with weekly discussions. Each episode will explore the latest titles, characters, and moments from the ever-expanding universes and franchises in superhero films and television.
Join Brandon, Jenna, Aaron, and Jamie as they embark on this exciting new adventure every Wednesday.
Join Brandon, Jenna, Aaron, and Jamie as they embark on this exciting new adventure every Wednesday.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 18min
Judomaster Actor Nhut Le! | The Morning After Pod Bonus #2
Peacemaker's Judomaster actor Nhut Le opens up about playing one of the DC Universe's greatest menaces, following a more personal series of scenes in Episode 7 of Season 2. Nhut Le has been a part of the show since its first season, scarfing down Hot Cheetos and flipping his way through action beats. In this interview, all of that is covered and more from the experience of working with John Cena, James Gunn, Danielle Brookes, and the rest of the Peacemaker crew.

Oct 7, 2025 • 37min
Major Announcements & NYCC Preview Show!
Ahead of New York Comic Con, BD and Jenna hop on to share some massive news about the upcoming convention and events which the Phase Hero podcasts and its first spinoff will be a hosting! Plus, a previous of which panels they will attending, hosting, and everything to look forward to from the event! Marvel, Invincible, Game of Thrones, DC Comics, and so much more is headed to the big October show! New York Comic Con 2025 is officially upon us, so get ready to head up to the tristate with us!

Oct 7, 2025 • 35min
Steve Agee Interview | Peacemaker: The Morning After Pod Bonus #1
Peacemaker star Steve Agee sits down with Brandon Davis for the first bonus episode of The Morning After Pod: Phase Hero's Peacemaker podcast! This interview covers everything in the DC Universe which has been released until Season 2, Episode 7 of Peacemaker with only the Season 2 finale remaining! Agee has appeared as John Economos in The Suicide Squad, both seasons of Peacemaker, Creature Commandos, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. This conversation tackles all of that, the future, and more!

Oct 5, 2025 • 43min
Marvel Zombies Review & Discussion
Marvel Zombies has released all four episodes of the TV-MA series on Disney+ and it's time for a spoiler-filled review and discussion! In this episode, BD, Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron break down the Marvel Animation show in all its gory glory! Plus, there are some additional insights highlighting the Phase Hero interview with Marvel Zombies mastermind Bryan Andrews sprinkled into the discussion (full Bryan Andrews interview episode is also available now!).

Oct 4, 2025 • 1h 12min
Peacemaker S2E7 Recap, David Denman Interview | The Morning After Pod #7
BD and Jenna breakdown Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 7 with every major moment involving the DC Universe characters and their adventure to Earth-X! Then, David Denman joins Brandon Davis for an exclusive interview about the episode and everything in the DC Universe leading to this point! Denman portrays Keith in the DC Universe's series on HBO Max, a character which has been a part of the major Earth-X twist from the alternate dimension being visited throughout the season. This interview discusses Keith, Chris, and Auggie's family dynamic, working with John Cena, and the future for Keith in the DC Universe after the shocking fight between him and the 11th Street Kids. Will Keith return in the DC Universe? All of that and more!

Oct 2, 2025 • 60min
Avengers: Doomsday Wrap, Man of Tomorrow, and The Smashing Machine
All of the week's latest MCU, DC Universe, and major movie news plus reactions to The Smashing Machine and One Battle After Another after attending early screenings! Avengers: Doomsday has wrapped production, Tom Holland is recovering from his head injury on the Spider-Man set, and the Wolverine game got a wild M-rated trailer. DC's side saw Man of Tomorrow & Peacemaker theories by the dozen while one actor officially wants to join. All of this and more!

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 27min
Peacemaker S2E6, James Gunn Interview | The Morning After Pod
BD and Jenna Anderson break down the hyped-up Episode 6 of Peacemaker Season 2, complete with insights on the big Earth-X twist, Chris and Emilia's emotional scene, the double Vigilante moments, and more. Then, James Gunn sits down with Brandon Davis to discuss Peacemaker and all of the DC Universe, following Season 2 Episode 6 of the HBO Max series. This episode of The Morning After Pod: Phase Hero's Peacemaker Podcast contains spoilers for Superman, Creature Commandos, and Peacemaker through its sixth episode of Season 2. Towards the end of the conversation, updates in regards to Batman, Clayface, and other upcoming DC Universe projects are offered while the preceding portion of the conversation sees Gunn open up about Peacemaker, Emilia Harcourt, Adrian Chase/Vigilante, Rick Flag Sr., the Lex Luthor cameo, and more major elements of the very-hyped Peacemaker episode which he directed.
Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Marvel Zombies Discussion | Director Debrief w/ Bryan Andrews
Marvel Zombies writer, EP, and director Bryan Andrews joins Brandon Davis for a Director Debrief! This in-depth conversation touches on Bryan's origin story with Marvel Studios and his future with Avengers movies, while focusing the majority of the conversation on his work behind Marvel Zombies! Marvel Zombies, a 4-episode series on Disney+, follows up on the "Zombies" episode from What If..? Season 1. Andrews also worked on What If..? before helming the Zombies series. This interview contains full spoilers for Marvel Zombies, breaking down each episode as well as discussing what could be coming in the show's second season if a second season is ordered from Marvel! Big thanks to Reel Rejects for the time in their studio to record this interview with Andrews!

Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 17min
Peacemaker S2E5 Recap, Jennifer Holland Interview | The Morning After Pod
Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 5 recap and discussion with BD and Jenna Anderson, covering all things from Rick Flag Sr's quest for revenge to the big reveal of Sasha Bordeaux's true nature. Plus, what's going on with Harcourt and Peacemaker from here and the alternate dimension journey? This is the last episode we have seen before diving into the famous James Gunn favorites, so theories are abound! Then, Jennifer Holland sits down with Brandon Davis to talk about Emilia Harcourt's future in the DC Universe and all things about it up until Season 2 Episode 5 of Peacemaker! This interview discusses her work in Season 1, her appearance in The Suicide Squad, getting into great physical shape to bring Emilia back for Season 2, and the possible future for the character. Plus, the popular Earth-X theory is gaining a lot of steam, with Holland weighing in on the much-hyped final episodes ahead and why they are James Gunn's favorites of the bunch.

Sep 18, 2025 • 52min
First Look at Doctor Doom, The Batman 2 Updates, and Super Mario Galaxy
Avengers: Doomsday revealed several first looks in interesting forms at a Disney marketing expo out of Shanghai. Other Marvel news includes insights from James Marsden about returning as Cyclops, a new Marvel Zombies trailer, and Fantastic Four: First Steps getting its home release and bonus features! On the DC Universe side, we finally have Matt Reeves talking about The Batman Part 2, an actor who wants to play Swamp Thing, and a debate about whether or not Green Lantern could "absolutely" take on Superman as James Gunn says. Plus, Super Mario Galaxy is officially on the way as a follow up to Nintendo's massive animated movie!


