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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #26: Season 1 Wrap-Up with Simon Abrams!Just when you thought the SHIELDCAST was over... we're back with a special bonus episode! Special guest Simon Abrams from RogerEbert.com joins the team to take a look back on Season 1 as a whole. Was it everything we hoped? What could it have done better? What were the best and worst episodes? And is it really possible for anybody to like "The Well"? Tune in to find out. Plus, listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
2:26 - Intro
5:27 - General thoughts on Season 1
23:06 - The racial politics of the Marvel universe
28:05 - The best and...
2014-06-2600 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #26: Season 1 Wrap-Up with Simon Abrams!Just when you thought the SHIELDCAST was over... we're back with a special bonus episode! Special guest Simon Abrams from RogerEbert.com joins the team to take a look back on Season 1 as a whole. Was it everything we hoped? What could it have done better? What were the best and worst episodes? And is it really possible for anybody to like "The Well"? Tune in to find out. Plus, listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
2:26 - Intro
5:27 - General thoughts on Season 1
23:06 - The racial politics of the Marvel universe
28:05 - The best and...
2014-06-261h 13Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #25: Season 1, Ep. 22 -- Beginning of the EndIt's the end of Season 1 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Is "Beginning of the End" a satisfying conclusion to what by most critics' accounts has been a rocky season? Join Andrew, Rod and Bibbs as they give their thoughts on how the finale played out. Was the FitzSimmons predicament solved too easily? Was the action well-constructed or just confusing? Was Andrew ultimately won over by Paxton's performance? How does everyone feel about the characters overall? Tune in to find out. Plus, listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
4:40 - General thoughts...
2014-05-2700 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #25: Season 1, Ep. 22 -- Beginning of the EndIt's the end of Season 1 of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Is "Beginning of the End" a satisfying conclusion to what by most critics' accounts has been a rocky season? Join Andrew, Rod and Bibbs as they give their thoughts on how the finale played out. Was the FitzSimmons predicament solved too easily? Was the action well-constructed or just confusing? Was Andrew ultimately won over by Paxton's performance? How does everyone feel about the characters overall? Tune in to find out. Plus, listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
4:40 - General thoughts...
2014-05-271h 06Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #24: Season 1, Ep. 21 -- RagtagIn this episode, the gang discusses Ward's backstory and how "Ragtag" sets the pieces in place for the season finale. What's going on with Rayna, and how is she suddenly a super scientist? Is Garrett transforming into a supervillain from the comics? Was any of Ward's backstory effective this time around, or was it just a repeat of "The Well"? Tune in to find out. Plus, the SHIELDCAST gives their predictions for the finale and says how they'd like to see the season end. And of course, they answer listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
6:40...
2014-05-1149 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #24: Season 1, Ep. 21 -- RagtagIn this episode, the gang discusses Ward's backstory and how "Ragtag" sets the pieces in place for the season finale. What's going on with Rayna, and how is she suddenly a super scientist? Is Garrett transforming into a supervillain from the comics? Was any of Ward's backstory effective this time around, or was it just a repeat of "The Well"? Tune in to find out. Plus, the SHIELDCAST gives their predictions for the finale and says how they'd like to see the season end. And of course, they answer listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
6:40...
2014-05-1100 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #23: Season 1, Ep. 20 -- Nothing PersonalMaria Hill returns to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in "Nothing Personal," while May searches for the man behind Project T.A.H.I.T.I. and Skye tries to outsmart Ward. Is Fitz's breakdown appropriate? Is Deathlok's return a welcome one? What's up with General Talbot? Is the reveal about Coulson's brainwashing all that surprising or game-changing? And just what is the deal with that Man-Thing reference, anyway? Tune in to find out. Plus, Andrew, Rod and Bibbs go over some listener emails and questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
4:03 - General...
2014-05-061h 06Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #23: Season 1, Ep. 20 -- Nothing PersonalMaria Hill returns to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in "Nothing Personal," while May searches for the man behind Project T.A.H.I.T.I. and Skye tries to outsmart Ward. Is Fitz's breakdown appropriate? Is Deathlok's return a welcome one? What's up with General Talbot? Is the reveal about Coulson's brainwashing all that surprising or game-changing? And just what is the deal with that Man-Thing reference, anyway? Tune in to find out. Plus, Andrew, Rod and Bibbs go over some listener emails and questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
4:03 - General...
2014-05-0600 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #22: Season 1, Ep. 19 -- The Only Light In The DarknessQuick, break out the restraining orders! Things get stalker-y again in "The Only Light In The Darkness," this time as a supervillain hunts down Coulson's favorite musician. What do Bibbs and Rod think of this depiction of Blackout? Does "The Cellist" live up to the hype? Just how evil is Ward deep down? And who will win in the battle for Simmons' affections? Tune in to find out. Plus, the team addresses listener emails and questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
7:18 - General thoughts on the episode
15:55 - Ward is super evil
24:12 - Blackout
2014-04-2800 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #22: Season 1, Ep. 19 -- The Only Light In The DarknessQuick, break out the restraining orders! Things get stalker-y again in "The Only Light In The Darkness," this time as a supervillain hunts down Coulson's favorite musician. What do Bibbs and Rod think of this depiction of Blackout? Does "The Cellist" live up to the hype? Just how evil is Ward deep down? And who will win in the battle for Simmons' affections? Tune in to find out. Plus, the team addresses listener emails and questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
7:18 - General thoughts on the episode
15:55 - Ward is super evil
24:12 - Blackout
2014-04-2852 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #21: Season 1, Ep. 18 -- ProvidenceOh no! HYDRA has infiltrated the SHIELDCAST! In this episode, Rod reveals that he's been working for HYDRA the entire time, and he brings on a new team of co-hosts to discuss "Providence." Kriss from Movie Trailer Reviews, Sterling from Gaming And Then Some, and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips stop by to talk about Ward's betrayal, Fitz's anger issues, Coulson's falling out with May, and Patton Oswalt as Agent Koenig. Plus, is it really fair to reviews shows episodically on a week-to-week basis? Tune in for all that a lot more on... the HYDRACAST!
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2014-04-2700 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #21: Season 1, Ep. 18 -- ProvidenceOh no! HYDRA has infiltrated the SHIELDCAST! In this episode, Rod reveals that he's been working for HYDRA the entire time, and he brings on a new team of co-hosts to discuss "Providence." Kriss from Movie Trailer Reviews, Sterling from Gaming And Then Some, and Karen from The Black Guy Who Tips stop by to talk about Ward's betrayal, Fitz's anger issues, Coulson's falling out with May, and Patton Oswalt as Agent Koenig. Plus, is it really fair to reviews shows episodically on a week-to-week basis? Tune in for all that a lot more on... the HYDRACAST!
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2014-04-271h 12Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #20: Season 1, Ep. 17 -- Turn, Turn, TurnNobody can be trusted in "Turn, Turn, Turn," so can the writers be trusted to deliver a quality episode? This is the second tie-in episode to Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and there are some major events going down. Are there too many twists? What is the future of S.H.I.E.L.D. and our team of agents? Is it possible Ward is still working for Coulson? How should Season 2 be structured around future films? Plus, Andrew and Rod go over listener questions and email.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
6:53 - General thoughts on...
2014-04-141h 09Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #20: Season 1, Ep. 17 -- Turn, Turn, TurnNobody can be trusted in "Turn, Turn, Turn," so can the writers be trusted to deliver a quality episode? This is the second tie-in episode to Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and there are some major events going down. Are there too many twists? What is the future of S.H.I.E.L.D. and our team of agents? Is it possible Ward is still working for Coulson? How should Season 2 be structured around future films? Plus, Andrew and Rod go over listener questions and email.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
6:53 - General thoughts on...
2014-04-1400 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #19: Season 1, Ep. 16 -- End of the BeginningFinally! The last mid-season break is (supposedly) over! "The End of the Beginning" represents a major turning point for the show, as it directly ties into the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Is this a satisfying twist for the MCU? Who is The Clairvoyant? Has all the relationship drama run its course? Is being forced to follow events in the movies hurting or helping the series? Tune in to find out. Plus, the team discusses listener questions and email.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
5:12 - Bibbs gives brief thoughts on Captain America: The Winter...
2014-04-061h 08Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #19: Season 1, Ep. 16 -- End of the BeginningFinally! The last mid-season break is (supposedly) over! "The End of the Beginning" represents a major turning point for the show, as it directly ties into the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Is this a satisfying twist for the MCU? Who is The Clairvoyant? Has all the relationship drama run its course? Is being forced to follow events in the movies hurting or helping the series? Tune in to find out. Plus, the team discusses listener questions and email.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
5:12 - Bibbs gives brief thoughts on Captain America: The Winter...
2014-04-0600 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #18: Season 1, Ep. 15 -- Yes MenThis week on the SHIELDCAST, Andrew has a few technical difficulties, but Rod and Gwen are here to keep the show going smoothly. Both Lorelai and Lady Sif make an appearance in "Yes Men" -- is the execution of this comic and movie tie-in better than what has come before? Now that the dynamic between May and Ward is getting messy, what does that foreshadow for the future? When will Skye start to question what S.H.I.E.L.D. is doing? How much does Thor: The Dark World impact what happens in this episode? And just what is...
2014-03-161h 04Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #18: Season 1, Ep. 15 -- Yes MenThis week on the SHIELDCAST, Andrew has a few technical difficulties, but Rod and Gwen are here to keep the show going smoothly. Both Lorelai and Lady Sif make an appearance in "Yes Men" -- is the execution of this comic and movie tie-in better than what has come before? Now that the dynamic between May and Ward is getting messy, what does that foreshadow for the future? When will Skye start to question what S.H.I.E.L.D. is doing? How much does Thor: The Dark World impact what happens in this episode? And just what is...
2014-03-1600 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #17: Season 1, Ep. 14 -- T.A.H.I.T.I.It's been a month, but Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is finally back--and with another acronym! Andrew, Rod and Gwen discuss the fourteenth episode of the season and the big reveal about the titular T.A.H.I.T.I. What exactly are The Clairvoyant's powers, anyway? Is Bill Paxton as awesome as we'd hoped? How much will this four-episode arc actually matter in the long run? And what's up with the blue dude? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
4:55 - General thoughts
14:07 - How do the Clairvoyant's...
2014-03-0955 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #17: Season 1, Ep. 14 -- T.A.H.I.T.I.It's been a month, but Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is finally back--and with another acronym! Andrew, Rod and Gwen discuss the fourteenth episode of the season and the big reveal about the titular T.A.H.I.T.I. What exactly are The Clairvoyant's powers, anyway? Is Bill Paxton as awesome as we'd hoped? How much will this four-episode arc actually matter in the long run? And what's up with the blue dude? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
4:55 - General thoughts
14:07 - How do the Clairvoyant's...
2014-03-0900 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #16: Season 1, Ep. 13 -- T.R.A.C.K.S.It seems like the writers of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. saved everything for this episode. A train! Grenades! Deathlok! Non-linear structure! Does it all work? Join the SHIELDCAST as they discuss everything from the Ward/May relationship to Mike Peterson's new name. Are Coulson's methods finally catching up with him? What happened with Deathlok and Quinn's henchmen, exactly? And why does that blonde lady seem familiar? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
6:30 - General thoughts
15:10 - The Ward/May relationship
25:14 - Deathlok
37:28 - Production design...
2014-02-101h 00Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #16: Season 1, Ep. 13 -- T.R.A.C.K.S.It seems like the writers of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. saved everything for this episode. A train! Grenades! Deathlok! Non-linear structure! Does it all work? Join the SHIELDCAST as they discuss everything from the Ward/May relationship to Mike Peterson's new name. Are Coulson's methods finally catching up with him? What happened with Deathlok and Quinn's henchmen, exactly? And why does that blonde lady seem familiar? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
6:30 - General thoughts
15:10 - The Ward/May relationship
25:14 - Deathlok
37:28 - Production design...
2014-02-1000 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #15: The Set VisitIn this special bonus episode, Andrew and Rod talk to Gwen about her behind-the-scenes visit to the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. set during the TCA press tour! How do the producers and writers feel about their work on the show so far? What big things are happening in the coming episodes? How is the set organized? Who's the coolest member of the cast? And just what happens when you touch Lola, anyway? Tune in to get the lowdown on the production of the show!
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
4:30 - The set...
2014-02-0142 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #15: The Set VisitIn this special bonus episode, Andrew and Rod talk to Gwen about her behind-the-scenes visit to the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. set during the TCA press tour! How do the producers and writers feel about their work on the show so far? What big things are happening in the coming episodes? How is the set organized? Who's the coolest member of the cast? And just what happens when you touch Lola, anyway? Tune in to get the lowdown on the production of the show!
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
4:30 - The set...
2014-02-0100 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #14: Season 1, Ep. 12 -- SeedsAndrew and Rod are going solo this episode, but that doesn't stop them from having an in-depth discussion about "Seeds" and what it could mean for the future of the show. Is the reveal about Skye's origins a satisfying one? What about everything at SHIELD Academy? What happened to the super storm? And just who is this Blizzard guy, anyway? Tune in to find out. Plus, they discuss listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
6:31 - General thoughts on the episode
14:40 - Skye's origins, SHIELD as family
29:35 - SHIELD Academy, Fitz and Simmons
37:50...
2014-01-1900 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #14: Season 1, Ep. 12 -- SeedsAndrew and Rod are going solo this episode, but that doesn't stop them from having an in-depth discussion about "Seeds" and what it could mean for the future of the show. Is the reveal about Skye's origins a satisfying one? What about everything at SHIELD Academy? What happened to the super storm? And just who is this Blizzard guy, anyway? Tune in to find out. Plus, they discuss listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
6:31 - General thoughts on the episode
14:40 - Skye's origins, SHIELD as family
29:35 - SHIELD Academy, Fitz and Simmons
37:50...
2014-01-191h 12Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #13: Season 1, Ep. 11 -- The Magical Place (w/ Oliver Sava)Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is back from its winter break, but is it better than ever? AV Club critic Oliver Sava returns to discuss the show's rough patches and whether "The Magical Place" is a step in the right direction. Is the final reveal clever or just what was expected? How much is Chloe Bennet to blame for Skye being a problematic character? And, perhaps most importantly of all, does Coulson's interrogation lead to any really interesting discoveries? Tune in to find out. Plus, they discuss listener emails and questions.
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2014-01-1300 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #13: Season 1, Ep. 11 -- The Magical Place (w/ Oliver Sava)Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is back from its winter break, but is it better than ever? AV Club critic Oliver Sava returns to discuss the show's rough patches and whether "The Magical Place" is a step in the right direction. Is the final reveal clever or just what was expected? How much is Chloe Bennet to blame for Skye being a problematic character? And, perhaps most importantly of all, does Coulson's interrogation lead to any really interesting discoveries? Tune in to find out. Plus, they discuss listener emails and questions.
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2014-01-131h 25Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #12: Bonus New Years EditionHappy New Year! To show our appreciation for all your support, the S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. got together for a special bonus discussion to usher in 2014. They start out by talking about what they want to see from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the second half of the season, and then move on to a discussion of other shows they've either been watching or can't wait to see return. They cover Arrow, Scandal, The Returned, Once Upon A Time, Doctor Who, and a whole lot more! Plus, Bibbs recounts his...
2014-01-0400 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #12: Bonus New Years EditionHappy New Year! To show our appreciation for all your support, the S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. got together for a special bonus discussion to usher in 2014. They start out by talking about what they want to see from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the second half of the season, and then move on to a discussion of other shows they've either been watching or can't wait to see return. They cover Arrow, Scandal, The Returned, Once Upon A Time, Doctor Who, and a whole lot more! Plus, Bibbs recounts his...
2014-01-041h 01Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #11: Season 1, Ep. 10 -- The Bridge (w/ Blair Marnell)We've reached the end of the first half of the first season. Does it go out on a satisfying cliffhanger that leaves us wanting more? Blair Marnell from CraveOnline returns to discuss the first ten episodes as a whole and whether the show has found its groove. Was bringing Mike Peterson back a good decision? What's the proper way to implement super soldiers? Are we judging the show on the same terms as everyone else? And what do we hope to see after the break? Tune in to find out. Plus, everyone discusses what they think are the best and...
2013-12-1300 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #11: Season 1, Ep. 10 -- The Bridge (w/ Blair Marnell)We've reached the end of the first half of the first season. Does it go out on a satisfying cliffhanger that leaves us wanting more? Blair Marnell from CraveOnline returns to discuss the first ten episodes as a whole and whether the show has found its groove. Was bringing Mike Peterson back a good decision? What's the proper way to implement super soldiers? Are we judging the show on the same terms as everyone else? And what do we hope to see after the break? Tune in to find out. Plus, everyone discusses what they think are the best and...
2013-12-131h 30Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #10: Season 1, Ep. 9 -- Repairs (w/ Scott Meslow)Sorry for the delay, everyone! Some crazy holiday happenings prevented Andrew from editing and releasing the episode on time, but now you can finally hear what the gang had to say about Episode 9 of the show, "Repairs." Special guest Scott Meslow from Vulture stopped by to discuss how Melinda May's backstory was handled and the show's progression as a whole. Was the use of horror-themed atmosphere and tropes satisfying? What did we really learn about Melinda May? Was the show's depiction of religion offensive? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
10:56 - General...
2013-12-071h 15Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #10: Season 1, Ep. 9 -- Repairs (w/ Scott Meslow)Sorry for the delay, everyone! Some crazy holiday happenings prevented Andrew from editing and releasing the episode on time, but now you can finally hear what the gang had to say about Episode 9 of the show, "Repairs." Special guest Scott Meslow from Vulture stopped by to discuss how Melinda May's backstory was handled and the show's progression as a whole. Was the use of horror-themed atmosphere and tropes satisfying? What did we really learn about Melinda May? Was the show's depiction of religion offensive? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
10:56 - General...
2013-12-0700 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #9: Season 1, Ep. 8 -- The WellThere has been a coup! Bibbs takes over from Andrew as lead anchor and really gets into it. This week, the SHIELDCAST discusses "The Well," which supposedly acts as a tie-in to Thor: The Dark World. Is it an effective piece of cross-promotion? Is Ward developed in an interesting way? What about those final moments with Melinda May? And just how creepy is Peter MacNicol, anyway? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
5:07 - General thoughts on the episode
8:54 - Functioning as a tie-in to Thor: The Dark World
13:58 - Norse paganist...
2013-11-231h 09Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #9: Season 1, Ep. 8 -- The WellThere has been a coup! Bibbs takes over from Andrew as lead anchor and really gets into it. This week, the SHIELDCAST discusses "The Well," which supposedly acts as a tie-in to Thor: The Dark World. Is it an effective piece of cross-promotion? Is Ward developed in an interesting way? What about those final moments with Melinda May? And just how creepy is Peter MacNicol, anyway? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro
5:07 - General thoughts on the episode
8:54 - Functioning as a tie-in to Thor: The Dark World
13:58 - Norse paganist...
2013-11-2300 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #8: Season 1, Ep. 7 -- The Hub (w/ Todd VanDerWerff)In this episode, the SHIELDCAST is privileged to bring on Todd VanDerWerff, the TV Editor of The A.V. Club, as a special guest. Todd watches a lot of television, and he shares his thoughts on how Marvel's venture on to the small screen stacks up against the rest of what's out there. How come "The Hub" looks so much different from other episodes? Is S.H.I.E.L.D. itself being set up as the primary villain? Does being tied to the Marvel Cinematic Universe limit what the show can do creatively? What's going on with Coulson? And...
2013-11-151h 17Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #8: Season 1, Ep. 7 -- The Hub (w/ Todd VanDerWerff)In this episode, the SHIELDCAST is privileged to bring on Todd VanDerWerff, the TV Editor of The A.V. Club, as a special guest. Todd watches a lot of television, and he shares his thoughts on how Marvel's venture on to the small screen stacks up against the rest of what's out there. How come "The Hub" looks so much different from other episodes? Is S.H.I.E.L.D. itself being set up as the primary villain? Does being tied to the Marvel Cinematic Universe limit what the show can do creatively? What's going on with Coulson? And...
2013-11-1500 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #7: Season 1, Ep. 6 -- FZZT (w/ Blair Marnell)Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is back from its week-long hiatus. Has it improved during the break? Blair Marnell from CraveOnline's TV Channel stops by to help the team discuss the relationship between Fitz and Simmons, Coulson's monologue about dying, and a lot more. How does the show seem like it's going to tie into the films? Is there a relationship square going on between Fitz, Simmons, Ward and Skye? How does this episode's structure improve on what we've seen before? And is Melinda May completely asexual? Tune in to find out.
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2013-11-0854 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #7: Season 1, Ep. 6 -- FZZT (w/ Blair Marnell)Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is back from its week-long hiatus. Has it improved during the break? Blair Marnell from CraveOnline's TV Channel stops by to help the team discuss the relationship between Fitz and Simmons, Coulson's monologue about dying, and a lot more. How does the show seem like it's going to tie into the films? Is there a relationship square going on between Fitz, Simmons, Ward and Skye? How does this episode's structure improve on what we've seen before? And is Melinda May completely asexual? Tune in to find out.
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2013-11-0800 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #6: The Show So FarThere was no Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode this week, but that didn't stop us from recording a show! Special guest Kriss from The Insanity Report podcast stopped by to take a look back at the first five episodes of the season and discuss where the show might be going from here. How will the Marvel One-Shots be intersecting with the show? Could Titus Welliver's Agent Blake be a recurring character? How can the show improve its characters and structure? Plus, answers to listener questions.
NOTE: This episode does contain potential spoilers for Captain Amer...
2013-10-311h 02Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #6: The Show So FarThere was no Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode this week, but that didn't stop us from recording a show! Special guest Kriss from The Insanity Report podcast stopped by to take a look back at the first five episodes of the season and discuss where the show might be going from here. How will the Marvel One-Shots be intersecting with the show? Could Titus Welliver's Agent Blake be a recurring character? How can the show improve its characters and structure? Plus, answers to listener questions.
NOTE: This episode does contain potential spoilers for Captain Amer...
2013-10-3100 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #5: Season 1, Ep. 5 -- Girl In The Flower Dress (w/ Russell Hainline)It turns out giving yourself a superhero name is a bad idea. In this episode, the S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. is joined by Russell Hainline from Movie Mezzanine and The Long and Late Movie Show. They discuss everything from tv tropes to politics to whether the show needs to be more like Cop Rock. Is Scorch a good villain of the week? Are shows like this inherently conservative? Is Skye's big secret a satisfying reveal? Tune in to find out. Plus, the team inducts a new honorary member, and Bibbs explains how the Marvel...
2013-10-251h 18Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #5: Season 1, Ep. 5 -- Girl In The Flower Dress (w/ Russell Hainline)It turns out giving yourself a superhero name is a bad idea. In this episode, the S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. is joined by Russell Hainline from Movie Mezzanine and The Long and Late Movie Show. They discuss everything from tv tropes to politics to whether the show needs to be more like Cop Rock. Is Scorch a good villain of the week? Are shows like this inherently conservative? Is Skye's big secret a satisfying reveal? Tune in to find out. Plus, the team inducts a new honorary member, and Bibbs explains how the Marvel...
2013-10-2500 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #4: Season 1, Ep. 4 -- Eye Spy (w/ Oliver Sava)The S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. is joined by Oliver Sava from the AV Club to discuss the fourth episode of the first season, "Eye Spy." Pascale Armand guest stars as a rogue agent trying to steal secrets, but there's more to her than first meets the eye--literally. How is this episode aesthetically different from the previous three? Are we likely to see mutants in the near future? And is developing more Marvel shows for television really the best idea in the long run? Tune in for discussions on all this, and more. Plus, Oliver...
2013-10-1700 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #4: Season 1, Ep. 4 -- Eye Spy (w/ Oliver Sava)The S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. is joined by Oliver Sava from the AV Club to discuss the fourth episode of the first season, "Eye Spy." Pascale Armand guest stars as a rogue agent trying to steal secrets, but there's more to her than first meets the eye--literally. How is this episode aesthetically different from the previous three? Are we likely to see mutants in the near future? And is developing more Marvel shows for television really the best idea in the long run? Tune in for discussions on all this, and more. Plus, Oliver...
2013-10-171h 12Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #3: Season 1, Ep. 3 -- The AssetIn the third episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., "The Asset, " the team encounters a mysterious element that can alter gravity. Have we just witnessed the creation of this season's Big Bad? Who is this character in the comics, and what makes him such a compelling villain? Is it fair to criticize the show for its depiction of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Big Brother? And is the show a visual disappointment? Tune in for discussions on all this and a lot more! Plus, things go a little off the rails...
2013-10-1100 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #3: Season 1, Ep. 3 -- The AssetIn the third episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., "The Asset, " the team encounters a mysterious element that can alter gravity. Have we just witnessed the creation of this season's Big Bad? Who is this character in the comics, and what makes him such a compelling villain? Is it fair to criticize the show for its depiction of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Big Brother? And is the show a visual disappointment? Tune in for discussions on all this and a lot more! Plus, things go a little off the rails...
2013-10-111h 22Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #2: Season 1, Ep. 2 -- 0-8-4In this episode, the S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. analyzes "0-8-4," the second episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is this an improvement over the pilot? Does Clark Gregg have range as an actor? Are there so many Marvel references that the show is incomprehensible to casual fans? Is Skye a weaker character than everyone else, or do people single her out just because she’s a girl? And could romantic relationships ruin the show or make the characters more interesting? Tune in for discussions on all this and...
2013-10-041h 18Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #2: Season 1, Ep. 2 -- 0-8-4In this episode, the S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. analyzes "0-8-4," the second episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is this an improvement over the pilot? Does Clark Gregg have range as an actor? Are there so many Marvel references that the show is incomprehensible to casual fans? Is Skye a weaker character than everyone else, or do people single her out just because she’s a girl? And could romantic relationships ruin the show or make the characters more interesting? Tune in for discussions on all this and...
2013-10-0400 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #1: Season 1, Ep. 1 -- PilotIt's been hyped-up for years, and now it's finally here! Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has premiered, and in this episode the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. take an in-depth look at the pilot episode. Are the characters compelling? What does the show seem to be saying about institutions and the working class? How is it already being tied into the Marvel films? And a whole lot more, including listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro and info on live shows
3:10 - General thoughts on...
2013-09-261h 05Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #1: Season 1, Ep. 1 -- PilotIt's been hyped-up for years, and now it's finally here! Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has premiered, and in this episode the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T. take an in-depth look at the pilot episode. Are the characters compelling? What does the show seem to be saying about institutions and the working class? How is it already being tied into the Marvel films? And a whole lot more, including listener questions.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro and info on live shows
3:10 - General thoughts on...
2013-09-2600 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #0: Agents Assemble!If you're a fan of Marvel superheroes and Joss Whedon, you'll love Film Geek Radio's latest weekly podcast! Tune in every week to hear in-depth analysis of the new ABC television series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. from a panel of professional critics and comics enthusiasts. In this pilot episode, Andrew Johnson is joined by William Bibbiani, Gwen Reyes and Rod Morrow to discuss what they're hoping to see in the series and the potential for Marvel to bring some of their lesser-known characters to the small screen.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro...
2013-09-2300 minAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.C.A.S.T: An Agents of SHIELD PodcastEpisode #0: Agents Assemble!If you're a fan of Marvel superheroes and Joss Whedon, you'll love Film Geek Radio's latest weekly podcast! Tune in every week to hear in-depth analysis of the new ABC television series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. from a panel of professional critics and comics enthusiasts. In this pilot episode, Andrew Johnson is joined by William Bibbiani, Gwen Reyes and Rod Morrow to discuss what they're hoping to see in the series and the potential for Marvel to bring some of their lesser-known characters to the small screen.
SHOW NOTES:
0:50 - Intro...
2013-09-2338 min