Friends From Work: An Unofficial Marvel Podcast - Now Playing: Spider-Man

Kyle Schonewill and Robby Earle

A podcast about all things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, hosted by friends Kyle Schonewill and Robby Earle.

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Today · 1 hr 25 min
Choosing Violence - Spider-Man: Brand New Day (feat. Dan Gvozden)
Dan Gvozden is a Spider-Man expert, author, movie critic, writer for the Hollywood Reporter, host of Amazing Spider-Talk podcast and ultimately a good friend of the show. We are honored to have him join us to discuss what makes Spider-Man tick. Find out what Dan thought worked well in Spider-Man: Brand New Day as well as what didn't click for him. We talk about the role of violence in the Tom Holland films and what it really means to be both Peter Parker and Spider-Man. Be sure to check out our review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day here: https://youtu.be/ZFT-H7OYBTc?si=FRywesZa6VP3j-Wj For more MCU content subscribe to FFW+ on Patreon, Apple or Spotify: https://www.patreon.com/c/friendsfromwork Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 30 · 1 hr 31 min
Spider-Man: Brand New Day - INITIAL REACTIONS (spoilers)
Welcome to our complete 90 minute breakdown of every single thing we could think of regarding Spider-Man: Brand New Day the morning after seeing it for the first time. What a special movie this was. And what a special discussion this podcast episode became. Please excuse Kyle's overexcitement as he really enjoyed the film. While you're here, be sure to subscribe to this channel and check out FFW+ on Patreon, Spotify and Apple. Head over to www.theffwpodcast.com for more Friends From Work news and links. Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Screensaver - The Odyssey (and why it's such an important movie right now) [FFW+ Freebie]
Not only is "The Odyssey" going to become one of the biggest box office successes of the year, and not only is it going to be one of the most award winning films of the year, it's also one of the most culturally important and timely movies in quite some time. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 27 · 1 hr 5 min
Huge news from San Diego Comic Con
Kyle is LIVE from San Diego Comic Con to fill us in on all developments from Marvel Studios' famous "Hall H" panel. Let's dive into some of these massive changes for the MCU and how it's going to affect things going forward. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 21 · 43 min
[Emergency Podcast] Our First Reaction to the Avengers: Doomsday Trailer
Sometimes "Let's Freaking Go" just doesn't quite do it justice. This is the moment we have been waiting for since 2019. With San Diego Comic Con coming this weekend and Spider-Man: Brand New Day the week after that, we are eating GOOD as Marvel fans. Subscribe to this channel to stay up to date with all things MCU. Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 16 · 1 hr 23 min
The Saga So Far: Spider-Man (Brand New Day)
If you want a seven minute version of this episode, please see our "Screen Recap" here: https://youtu.be/x0zsg5f16sI?si=OaQuPcgd6SauJ6d6 Otherwise, enjoy this nearly 90 minute breakdown of EVERYWHERE that Spider-Man has been within the MCU. What makes him tick? What is he afraid of? Why does he moral compass never waiver? Let's discuss all of this and more. Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 8 · 1 hr 37 min
Your Spider-Man Questions Answered. Plus X-Men '97 ep. 1-4 with Eric and Julia Lewald
In what was one of our favorite mega episodes in a long time, we talk about the shocking ending to episode 4 of X-Men '97, chat with the Executive Producers of the show, dive into some SDCC news, and wrap it up by answering all of YOUR questions about Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We're eatin good y'all. 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - X-Men '97 Ep. 1-4 Reaction 27:16 - X-Men '97 Executive Producers 42:16 - Panel Bound Comics and FFW/SDCC Updates 51:10 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Mailbag Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 3 · 1 hr 44 min
RE-RELEASE: Spider-Man: No Way Home
We kick off our Spider-Man: Brand New Day coverage by taking a look back at how we reacted to our first theater experience for No Way Home (which currently sits inside our MCU top 10). Our journey has led us all the way to Spider-Man: No Way Home, and we have finally made it! After seeing the film a bit early, we sat down and recorded almost two hours of our initial reactions. And man, what a blast it was. Do not listen to this episode until you have seen the movie. But once you have seen it, let's chat! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 1 · 1 hr 23 min
[Special Look] Sons of Gunn - Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow review
"Sons of Gunn" is a friends from work podcast covering all things in the DC universe. Head over to their page and subscribe to stay up to date with all the latest DC universe discussion. Matt and Jaylen review the 2nd movie in the new DCU and we actually had a blast! Come join us as we discuss the next step in dc studios. Link to Friends From Work and join us in the discord! https://www.theffwpodcast.com/home Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 29 · 1 hr 24 min
Spider-Man Trailer and Supergirl Spoiler-Free Preview
An absolutely massive and jam packed episode for y'all today. See time stamps below for all the goodness that we get into. 0:45 - Robby's trip to Ireland 4:12 - TSA mishap 11:00 - FFW updates 13:30 - Movie theaters are back 24:20 - Supergirl preview 44:15 - Panel Bound Comics 46:45 - Brand New Day trailer 01:19:15 - Actors stick up for MCU Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 22 · 28 min
Best MCU Multiversal Moments
We set out to make an episode highlighting our favorite moments on our multiverse saga rewatch, but shortly after we started we realized that we had been put on the clock (life and work stuff). The rapid fire pace of sharing these moments ended up making for a really fun episode. So enjoy this journey back through the last few years of the MCU. What are your favorite "Multiverse Moments?" Any that we missed? Sound off in the comments below! Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 15 · 54 min
X-Men '97 (spoiler-free) Preview! Plus Spider-Man, Spider-Noir, Silo (season 3) and Disclosure Day
We've got a jam packed episode for y'all today before Robby heads on vacation to Europe. We start with an update on a few of the things we've been watching and enjoying and finish with a spoiler-free hype session for the second season of X-Men '97. You won't want to miss it. Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 29 · 32 min
SS - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu with a special Star Wars Chat [Friendly Freebie]
It's been nearly seven years since there was a new Star Wars film in theaters and Mandalorian and Grogu puts an end to that cinematic drought. For the first 19 minutes of today's episode, Kyle discusses the issues he sees in the Star Wars universe and community. After that, Kyle shares his initial reactions to "Mandalorian and Grogu" and everything that works with the film and the stuff that didn't. The back half of the episode is full of spoilers for the movie so be sure to stop at that 19 minute mark if you haven't seen it. Where do you think the Star Wars universe goes from here? Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 21 · 1 hr 14 min
Daredevil Reflection with The Newton Brothers (Special Guests)
0:00 - Kyle's trip to California 3:15 - Catching up with Star Wars 11:30 - Reflecting on Daredevil 20:30 - The Newton Brothers 43:52 - Where does Daredevil go from here? 01:07:54 - Upcoming for FFW Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 13 · 1 hr 4 min
The Punisher: One Last Kill (Immediate Reactions) (SPOILERS)
Frank Castle is back in a big way and he's leaving a lot of dead bodies in his wake. Find out why we feel like The Punisher Special Presentation didn't quite fulfill it's potential. Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 6 · 1 hr 24 min
Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 8 - Initial Reactions (spoilers)
Matthew. Wilson. Karen. Bullseye. Jessica. Revolts. Crimes. Trials. Revolutions. Daredevil. Kingpin. This episode really had it all. Let us know your thoughts!! Thanks for supporting us along this journey. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 29 · 1 hr 24 min
Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 7 - Initial Reactions (spoilers)
We've got another episode that is equal parts downer and amazing. The team behind Daredevil: Born Again continues to step up their game in a big way. Be sure to sound off in the comments with your thoughts. What worked and what didn't work? How do you think they will wrap it all up next week? Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 22 · 1 hr 16 min
Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 6 - Initial Reactions (spoilers)
Daredevil is consoling Wilson Fisk?!? Buck likes being choked out? Is Heather turning into a serial killer? Is that the last of Jessica? What madness is this? Come hang out with us as we sort through a crazy jam packed episode of Daredevil: Born Again. Plus stick around to the end for a little Avengers: Doomsday hype. Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 15 · 1 hr 8 min
Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 5 - Initial Reactions (spoilers)
Even though episode 5 is one of the highest rated episodes of Marvel television, we break down why it didn't quite live up to the hype. Let's get into the latest episode of Daredevil: Born Again, exploring its character moments, storytelling choices, and how it fits into the broader Marvel universe. In today's podcast epsiode, we discuss the emotional depth of Vincent D’Onofrio’s performance as Kingpin, the narrative risks of flashbacks, and the balancing act of fan service versus storytelling integrity. Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 9 · 1 hr 9 min
Daredevil: Born Again - Episode 4 - Initial Reactions (spoilers)
Join us as we analyze the latest episode (episode 4) of Daredevil Born Again, season 2, exploring character developments, plot twists, and the show's connection to the broader Marvel universe. We dive deep into Vanessa's fate, Fisk's transformation, and the show's cinematic quality (plus a ton more). Panel Bound Comics is the official comics provider of Friends From Work. Head to https://www.panelboundcomics.com and be sure to use promo code: FRIENDSFROMWORK to save money on excellent comics. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy