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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.

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  • Thursday · 36 min

    VisionQuest Episode 7 Reaction | The Client Revealed? MCU Easter Eggs!

    The penultimate episode of VisionQuest, "Immolation," is now streaming on Disney+. Big reveals have only led to more questions, and we can't wait to break it all down. Join us live! Jenna, Jamie & Aaron talk VisionQuest episode 7. Vision has quite the introspective journey. That means MCU lore drops, stunning reveals, and the setup for the final showdown between this mysterious Client and our resident Synth hero. This week was a James Spader & Paul Bettany masterclass. So, get in here and let's discuss! --------- Check out what's up with The Fantastic Four this week! Go watch Jenna's essay about the Superhero Genre on @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzOwCe68I-o BD brings in VisionQuest's Lauren Morais on The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUuX8p_2HRw&t=1s Jamie & Tony had a Gabriel Luna this weekend on @LITTOHPod ! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQDD88QFinI And, Aaron talks about how weird the fandom has been about MCU Spider-Man on @howtowatchfreetv : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCGTM4tqtfw ----------- Keep up with the show over at: YouTube! - https://www.youtube.com/@phase_hero TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • Tuesday · 51 min

    Honoring Patrick Stewart, Connor Storrie in Ghost Rider, The Batman Part II Updates & More

    It's been a week of ups and downs for Marvel and DC. Patrick Stewart passed away, and the world lost one of the greats. Phase Hero remembers the man who played Professor X in X-Men along with a ton of other iconic roles. An accident on the set of The Batman Part II caused another setback, but casting rumors are swirling. Meanwhile, Connor Storrie is in talks to play a villain in Ghost Rider, and Robert Downey Jr. & Pedro Pascal had some fun on Halloween. BD, Jenna and Aaron break down the news of the week from the Suicide Squad Podcast, Alan Ritchson getting a look at DC & so much more! --------- The Fantastic Four have new videos for you! Jenna talks us through the Poison Ivy show news on @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKViQPoF6pE BD & Joe welcome Khleo Thomas on a new "ASK BD" via The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/live/OeS0PDA6AiM Jamie & Tony had a Gabriel Luna this weekend on @LITTOHPod ! The video is coming soon : https://www.instagram.com/littohpod/p/DfOSiB7JiEe/ And, Aaron talks about how weird the fandom has been about MCU Spider-Man on @howtowatchfreetv : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCGTM4tqtfw ----------- Keep up with the show over at: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@phase_hero TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • October 29 · 38 min

    VisionQuest Episodes 5 & 6 Reactions | MCU Easter Eggs & Who Is The Client?

    VisionQuest's latest episodes, "Firewall" and "Deadlock," are now streaming on Disney+. Phase Hero's minisode about the latest MCU entries dives into everything Jocasta and Ultron as we speed towards the thrilling conclusion. Jamie, Jenna & Aaron break down everything that happened in VisionQuest. Jocasta and Ultron have a date night. Expect thoughts on CLANKING. Yet another Disney+ series with a stirring fifth chapter that perfectly uses the established lore of this universe to craft an intriguing backstory for Jocasta. James Spader goes full "Jimmy Spades" folks! Vision and Tommy also get their fair share of excitement with Paladin in Madripoor here too. A delightful Iron Man callback made us happy. And, we still don't know who the client is... 👀 #VisionQuest continues to rip, so buckle up for the latest episode of Phase Hero! ----------- What's up with The Fantastic Four this week? Jenna dives into the Poison Ivy show news on @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKViQPoF6pE BD interviewed Paladin about "Runnin' the Game" on The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXAx379-di8 Jamie & Tony talk about "Lockup" on @LITTOHPod : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxYzORF3yBA&t=1s&pp=0gcJCSsMAYcqIYzv And, Aaron's #WandaVision era retrospective is probably worth a watch on @howtowatchfreetv after all that WV goodness this week!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnUraslFp5w ----------- Keep up with the show over at: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@phase_hero TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • October 27 · 1 hr 9 min

    Clayface Review, Box Office Updates, Doomsday Promo, Zodiac News & More

    DC's newest film, Clayface, hit theatres this weekend, and the Phase Hero crew is ready to review the Horror feature and share our thoughts. Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie took us on a journey to the grossest corner of DCU yet. James Watkins had us cringing in our seats in the most positive way we could? Let's work through it together. All that plus the box office returns on a great weekend at the movies with Clayface faring surprisingly well. BD, Jenna, Jamie & Aaron have seen that new Avengers: Doomsday teaser and we have to address the discourse with that Captain America joke. Marvel's new TV series Zodiac found a writing team. And, Phase Hero discusses everything going on over there too. Get in friends, it's going to be a busy week here on the show! --------- The Fantastic Four got some great projects in the works! Jenna's broke down every bit of Clayface on @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_h0pMCDovQ BD & Joe debate the Captain America joke in the new teaser on The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKpteUZCkaQ&pp=0gcJCTAMAYcqIYzv Jamie & Tony deliver a massive Agents of SHIELD announcement on @LITTOHPod : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxYzORF3yBA And, Aaron @howtowatchfreetv talks to Jocasta herself T'Nia Millier! w/ That Hollywood Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCsjREnaWmE ----------- Keep up with the show over at: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • October 22 · 44 min

    VisionQuest Episodes 3 & 4 Reaction - Wild MCU Lore Drops & Ultron Spotlight

    Our weekly VisionQuest Phase Hero mini-pod returns for Week 2. Disney+ is dropping two more episodes, and we can't wait to talk about what Vision, Tommy, and Ultron are getting up to. Phase Hero's squad links up to break down VisionQuest Episode 3 and Episode 4. Vision's family unit and AI's steal the spotlight this week. As the Butcherbird killer's motived come into focus. James Spader's Ultron was a delight this week. And, we got tons of unexpected MCU lore from Todd Stashwick's Paladin. BD, Jenna, Jamie & Aaron all have a lot to say about VisionQuest after that massive end to Episode 4. So, lets get in here and discuss! --------- Mid-Week Fantastic Four update! Jenna has thoughts on Mister Miracle over w/ @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK61LSEyOqY&pp=0gcJCUMMAYcqIYzv BD & Joe talk Doomsday watchlist on @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouXg13zMfC8 Check out Jamie & Tony welcoming T2 to the program on @LITTOHPod : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTIgTFiWt7k&t=1s And, Aaron took a trip through Horror for the Ultimate Free Halloween Marathon on @howtowatchfreetv : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTc3zMK5rvg ----------- Keep up with the show over at: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • October 20 · 42 min

    Clayface Reactions, Steven Soderbergh & The Batman Part II News, and More

    Phase Hero has had a big week on the DC front, with Jenna and BD attending the Clayface premiere. Steven Soderbergh stepped in to help finish The Batman Part II. We also discuss the Mister Miracle casting for the animated series. Don''t worry Marvel fans, there are some random Nova updates. Plus, Josh Brolin is talking Thanos! Subscribe to @phase_hero for all the latest news about your favorite movies and TV. --------- Fresh Fantastic Four update! Jenna has thoughts on Mister Miracle over w/ @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK61LSEyOqY&pp=0gcJCUMMAYcqIYzv BD's got Paul Bettany and Ruaridh Mollica talking #VisionQuest on The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyFGSz7AJd8 Check out Jamie & Tony welcoming T2 to the program on @LITTOHPod : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTIgTFiWt7k&t=1s And, Aaron took a trip through Horror for the Ultimate Free Halloween Marathon on @howtowatchfreetv : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTc3zMK5rvg ----------- Keep up with the show over at: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • October 15 · 34 min

    VisionQuest Episodes 1 & 2 Reaction Micro-Episode | Ultron Returns!

    The VisionQuest era is finally upon us! Join Phase Hero live to talk about the first two episodes of the latest Marvel Studios TV series. VisionQuest closes out the WandaVision trilogy. Paul Bettany is back as Vision, James Spader is back as Ultron, and we are hyped. Jamie Jirak, Brandon Davis and Aaron Perine breakdown everything that happened in VisionQuest episodes "No Strings" and "Theseus." Ruaridh Mollica is here as Tommy, Todd Stashwick is an absolute menace as Paladin, and it's great to see all the different Stark AI characters in here too. Phase Hero talks about James D'Arcy, Orla Brady, Emily Hampshire and the rest of these digital friends. (We enjoyed Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer too!) Is Lauren Morais' Lisa coming back? There's so much to unpack! Who is after Vision? Can Ultron be trusted? Let's get into it on Phase Hero! --------- Mid-Week Fantastic Four update! Jenna saw Clayface and you should prepare to be scared on ‪@GoReadSomeComics‬ : • Clayface Teaser Breakdown & Reaction BD's talked to Joe about VisionQuest's premiere on The ‪@BrandonDavisBD‬ Show : • VisionQuest Premiere: MCU Easter Eggs, Ult... Check out Jamie & Tony with Steve Hund on ‪@LITTOHPod‬ : https://www.youtube.com/live/2u_O6sAu... And, Aaron ‪@howtowatchfreetv‬ takes a trip down memory lane because WandaVision is FREE to stream: • WandaVision was the EXACT show we needed i... ----------- Keep up with the show over at: TikTok - / phase.hero IG - / phasehero Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/pha... ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • October 13 · 55 min

    NYCC News Reactions, Including Marvel Television's Zodiac and Marvel Zombies Announcements

    Phase Hero's own Brandon Davis hosted the Marvel Television panel at New York Comic Con, which featured several cool announcements. Marvel Zombies is coming back, and the unexpected Zodiac show has Agents of SHIELD fans extremely excited. Join us live on Mondays as we discuss everything from the con and more! Jenna Anderson, Jamie Jirak, Brandon Davis & Aaron Perine run through Marvel's announcements including Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2, X-Men '97 Season 3, Zodiac, Daredevil Born Again Season 3, Vison Quest and more. We also talk about Infinity Vision possibly rolling out to more studios. On the DC front, it seems some people may have seen an upcoming movie and there's news around that. Lanterns continues to rake-in record TV viewership. And, John Cena's talking Peacemaker and the character's future in James Gunn's DC Universe. It's a chonky NYCC-edition of Phase Hero! --------- Check out what the Fantastic Four have been up to! Go watch Jenna's In-Depth breakdown of "Dirt and Stars" on @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiNyv_2dmaY BD's interview with Eman Esfandi was tremendous on The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://youtu.be/mid20btsIsE?si=xJwv0ICdX7oBJClO Jamie & Tony had Steve Hund on @LITTOHPod : https://www.youtube.com/live/2u_O6sAuOVU?si=TSydBk2eHCrg5x73 And, Aaron @howtowatchfreetv takes a trip down memory lane because WandaVision is FREE to stream: https://youtu.be/DnUraslFp5w ----------- Keep up with the show over at: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • October 7 · 1 hr 15 min

    Lanterns Finale Reaction, The Batman Part II Delay, and Marvel News

    The Lanterns era has come to an end, and the Phase Hero hosts have lots of thoughts and feelings. Join us as we discuss the DCU show as well as the latest Marvel and DC news. John Stewart and Hal Jordan come to the end of their journey on HBO this week. Jenna Anderson, Jamie Jirak & Aaron Perine are here to break down Lanterns Episode 8 "Dirt and Stars." Shortly before the show began, Deadline and other trades report that The Batman Part II is delayed because of Matt Reeves having a family emergency. The panel breaks down what we know so far. All that plus Frank Grilo's social media posting, Dynamic Duo updates and James Gunn already writing another DCU project. On the Marvel side of things, Avengers Doomsday has been slowly trickling out merch. We talk "Wanda Maximoff Watch 2026" as the Latverian Witches get some focus. Endgame Encore helps the Avengers regain the top-spot all-time at the box office. Then, VisionQuest news and Prime Video's Clone Saga Spider-Man project. There's been so much to talk about! Get in here for a fantastic Phase Hero. --------- The 'Fantastic Four' kick off October! Check out Jenna's In-Depth breakdown of "Dirt and Stars" on @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiNyv_2dmaY BD & Joe preview Marvel TV's Panel & talk Lanterns on The @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz9UaPxnEmQ Jamie is rolling right ahead on @LITTOHPod : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvFQbeyljnM And, Aaron @howtowatchfreetv has 15+ Free Movies + Shows for you this weekend : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CNEWNkxHbc ----------- Keep up with the show over at: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • September 29 · 1 hr 7 min

    Lanterns Episode 7 & Avengers: Endgame Encore Reactions, Daredevil News, Clayface Trailer, and More

    It's a packed day on Phase Hero as BD, Jamie, Jenna and Aaron talk about the newest episode of Lanterns! Daredevil is ending with Season 3, and we've got the latest Marvel and DC trailers to discuss. VisionQuest and Clayface are just around the corner! Lanterns Episode 7 was a real trip with Hal Jordan. Brandon Davis, Jenna Anderson, Jamie Jirak and Aaron Perine dive into the "The Jordan Boys' Legacy." Avengers Endgame: Encore dropped and made a boatload of money. We give our take on the new footage that sets up Avengers: Doomsday. We break down news of Daredevil: Born Again ending with Season 3. Clayface dropped a wild new trailer for Spooky Season. And, VisionQuest hinted at a battle that really got the fans excited. Check out all your favorite topics from the world of superheroes and beyond on Phase Hero! --------- The 'Fantastic Four' are ready for October! Check out Jenna's In-Depth breakdown of Lanterns Episode 7 on ‪‪ @GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZNHcqmlcvw BD got sent a secret Doomsday box on The ‪ @BrandonDavisBD Show : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdpwJJiq3ng Jamie is back with a brand-new episode of @LITTOHPod ! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvFQbeyljnM And, Aaron talked to Brec Bassinger about Tubi's new movie, Buzzkill on ‪‪ @howtowatchfreetv : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-zdhaZGCYc&t=6s ----------- Keep up with the show over at: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch ---------- Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • September 21 · 52 min

    Lanterns Episode 6 Reaction, Spider-Man Box Office News, and More

    Phase Hero is ready for another action packed week. To kick us off on Monday, September 21st, Brandon Davis, Jenna Anderson, Jamie Jirak and Aaron Perine discuss Lanterns Episode 6, "Bad Optics!" But, we've got more Marvel and DC news where that came from. On the DC side of things, what's the latest from HBO's Casey Bloys when it comes to the future of DCU television? Over on the Marvel front, We've got something fun for you Agents of SHIELD fans. Chloe Bennet is talking again! Paul Bettany is sneaking around any VisionQuest spoilers. But, some cameos are afoot? Spider-Man: Brand New Day notches it's most impressive milestone yet! And, there are some new details about what the story could have looked liked from one of the movie's writers. So, settle in for all of that goodness on another edition of Phase Hero with the gang. There's a lot to get to this week! --------- What have the 'Fantastic Four' been up to? Check out Jenna's In-Depth breakdown of "Bad Optics" on ‪@GoReadSomeComics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdH9Wjxrlas BD met up with Sean Gunn for The Brandon Davis Show on @brandondavisbd : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ7gZ0n0kEc Jamie is pumped as Love In The Time of Hydra Returns for Season 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdGXXwISyB0 And, Aaron talks to Scrambled Up host Michael Yo for‪ @HowToWatchFreeTV : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VbjXtSQhbo&t=7s ----------- Keep up with the show over at: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@phase.hero IG - https://www.instagram.com/phasehero/ Threads - https://www.threads.com/@phasehero MERCH - https://phasehero.com/collections/phase-hero-2026-merch Play the show for your Dad, play it for your cat!

  • S2 · E50
    September 16 · 1 hr

    Lanterns Episode 5 Reaction, More X-Men Casting News, and Predictions on Bucky's Fate in Doomsday

    All four Phase Hero hosts are back this week to discuss Lanterns Episode 5! Plus, Asa Germann being cast as Angel in X-Men. We're also going to dissect some interesting quotes by Sebastian Stan and talk about Avengers: Doomsday's box office numbers. Lanterns Episode 5 "Lights Out" just reshuffled the board for the HBO series in a massive way. Will John and Hal resolve this battle for the Green Lantern ring? Brandon Davis, Jenna Anderson, Jamie Jirak and Aaron Perine break down what happened in this week's episode. All that after we talk Marvel Studios continuing to build out the X-Men cast. We expect new actors to keep emerging on the road to Avengers: Doomsday. DC has more news with The People vs Gorilla Grodd photos starting to pop-up on social media. Our panel talks about the tone we're getting from the peeks we've seen so far. Matt Reeves is making more Warner Bros. TV! But, does that mean more TV shows set in Gotham? As you can see, we've got a packed show so, come on in!

  • S2 · E34
    August 24 · 52 min

    Lanterns Episode 2, Doomsday Watchlist, and TV News | August 24, 2026

    On the DC front, we're sharing our thoughts on the second episode of Lanterns as well as The People v. Gorilla Grodd news. As for Marvel, we're discussing Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's candid interview about Wonder Man's cancellation and Disney+'s surprising countdown to Avengers: Doomsday watchlist.

  • S2 · E45
    August 4 · 1 hr 36 min

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review & Discussion, Wonder Man & Blade Cancelation Reactions | Aug. 3, 2026

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day is here so it's time for a spoiler-filled discussion! Plus, San Diego Comic-Con has officially come and gone... so we need to discuss everything that happened at the convention! MCU and DCU updates, Odyssey fallout, IMAX movies, highs and lows, and so much more in the first official LIVE episode of Phase Hero on the new channel1 Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss any episode! To subscribe to the channel on YouTube to join live shows and catch additional content, head over to https://www.youtube.com/@phase_hero!

  • S1 · E35
    July 2 · 1 hr 5 min

    Supergirl Review & DC Studios Discussion, X-Men '97 S2 Premiere

    Supergirl review time on Phase Hero, complete with a discussion of how the discourse and box office in regard to the movie may or may not impact DC Studios and the plans James Gunn has going forward. Plus, DC Animation revealed a few new projects and updates! Then, it's time to talk X-Men '97 Season 2 with the first three episodes of the Marvel Animation series available now on Disney+. Both discussions will have spoilers!

  • S2 · E30
    June 22 · 1 hr 2 min

    Are The Batman 2 Updates Good, Spider-Man Tickets, and More | June 17, 2026

    The Batman Part 2 updates are coming in as filming has begun, while the DC Universe has let it be known that Jimmy Olsen is moving forward with some version of a show which seemingly begins filming later this year! On the Marvel side, there's a new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer and X-Men casting is starting up with a clear vision. All that and more on a live Phase Hero episode with Jenna, Jamie, and Aaron!

  • S2 · E43
    June 4 · 1 hr 4 min

    Spider-Noir Review, Supergirl Final Trailer, Doomsday is "Phase Zero" | June 4, 2026

    Supergirl tickets went on sale with a final trailer for the movie and BD spent time on the film's set in London just over a year ahead. Plus, those Hot Toys figures looking amazing, videos from the set of Man of Tomorrow are popping up left and right, and James Gunn is teasing two major DC Universe arrivals. On the MCU side, the Avengers: Doomsday trailer mess had some fans frustrated, there was a "phase zero" statement by Joe Russo and Robert Downey Jr., and Tom Holland is yapping about Spider-Man: Brand New Day!

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