Podcast-616: A Marvel Universe Podcast
PODCAST-616 is a podcast all about the Marvel Universe. Hosts Hugh McStay and Ashley Thomas, along with a rotating assortment guests will cover old & brand new MCU content across multiple platforms, dissecting and discussing everything Marvel on screen, as well as bonus content covering comics, cosplay, MCU news, and more. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
Episodes
July 6, 2025 • 62 mins
Hugh is hosting solo this week as he is joined by writer, podcaster and fellow Charlie Cox appreciator, Julia Mercado to discuss the final three
episodes of Disney Plus’ Ironheart.
The guys discuss a frustrating series filled with a promise that never really delivers, the arrival of a long awaited villain to the MCU, heroes who seem unable to learn any lessons and Hugh gets on his anti-AI soapbox once again…
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June 30, 2025 • 63 mins
Flying in to join Ashley Thomas and Hugh McStay for our coverage of Ironheart's first three episodes is Chicago's own, Ashley Wijangco! Join us as we take a peek under the hood for the beginning of Marvel Studios' latest series.
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May 16, 2025 • 84 mins
Joining Hugh and Ashley this week as they tackle Jake Schreier’s long awaited Marvel team-up film, Thunderbolts* is the co-host of Vampire Videos, Mr Dan Owen!
The gang discuss their thoughts on a surprisingly deep and moving entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, share their thoughts on just how punchable John Walker’s face is, and wonder what title the film will go by in years to come…
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April 21, 2025 • 94 mins
Wrapping our discussion on Daredevil: Born Again, Hugh and Ashley are joined by returning guests, the brilliant and beautiful Brandi Jackola and Kelechi Ehenulo. Daredevil: Born Again 1x09 "Straight to Hell" took us through hell and back with its emotional rollercoasters, laughs, and tears. Make a good cup of coffee and join us for a great chat.
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April 14, 2025 • 71 mins
Hugh welcomes back to the podcast the host of You Have Been Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast, Robert Turnbull, to tackle the penultimate episode of Daredevil: Born Again, Isle of Joy
The guys discuss Robert’s frankly irrational hatred of Foggy Nelson, the creative overhaul the series has endured, the return of Benjamin Leonard Poindexter, massive revelations and Wilson Fisk’s funky dance moves.
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April 7, 2025 • 62 mins
In this week's PODCAST-616, Ashley is joined by Ian Buckley of ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL, WE ARE STARFLEET, THE COLLECTORS COMMENTARY, and MOVIEVERSARIES to discuss Daredevil: Born Again 1x07 "Art for Art's Sake." What does Ian think of the Muse? Is he on #TeamClown? You'll have to listen to find out!
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March 31, 2025 • 76 mins
This week Hugh returns to the hot-seat to cover episode 5&6 of Daredevil: Born Again and the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement! Joining him this week is Podcast-616 favourite, podcaster and writer Baz Greenland.
The guys discuss and lament the loss of network style procedural shows, discuss the grim darkness of the MCU’s most prolific serial killer and discuss the enormous Doomsday cast reveal (while looking at some notable omi...
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March 24, 2025 • 90 mins
We're back this week with our coverage of Daredevil: Born Again 1x04 "Sic Semper Systema." Joining Ashley is Mark Adams of the Shipwrecked & Comatose and ChuckyVision podcasts. Mark shares his Marvel origin story, we get a bit soapboxy, and we may even have a post-credit scene!
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March 21, 2025 • 76 mins
Taking a quick detour from our Daredevil: Born Again coverage, Ashley Thomas sits down with Fangirlish and POC Culture writer and previous 616 guest, Ashley Wijangco, as well as Kneel Before Blog/Pod and We Are Starfleet's Craig McKenzie to discuss Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man.
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March 17, 2025 • 61 mins
This week Hugh is joined by Podcast-616’s own Nick Fury, Craig McKenzie and the co-host of Vampire Videos Dan Owen to tackle the third episode of Daredevil: Born Again.
The guys discuss their thoughts on the series so far, how the show functions as a courtroom procedural, Wilson Fisk’s big, bald head and the dangers of vigilante justice in New York city.
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March 10, 2025 • 71 mins
Hugh and Ashley return to kick off their weekly coverage of the much anticipated Disney Plus MCU TV show, Daredevil: Born Again.
Joining them to cover the series' opening two episodes is writer, podcaster and one half of the Charlie Cox appreciation Society (with Hugh holding up the other end) is the always wonderful Julia Mercado.
The guys discuss the original Netflix series, the return of a sublime cast to characters beloved b...
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February 21, 2025 • 74 mins
Joining Hugh this week on Podcast-616 is the fantastic host of Creepy and Geeky, Mr Robert Clark. The guys discuss the MCU's 35th movie Captain America: Brave New World in depth, discussing the critical reception, the overstuffed plot and a fantastic performance from Anthony Mackie as our new Captain America.
The gents also discuss the Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer, and cast their eye on what is to come next in the MCU's sac...
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January 13, 2025 • 74 mins
Joining Ashley this week on Podcast-616 is Ian Buckley of ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL and WE ARE STARFLEET to discuss Marvel Studios' WHAT IF...? season 3. Join us for a discussion of each season 3 episode and ask the question...what if?
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November 4, 2024 • 59 mins
Joining us to wrap our discussion of AGATHA ALL ALONG is Kneel Before Blog's and We Are Starfleet's Craig McKenzie! Craig knows all the things! Hugh enjoys the permanence of death! Ashley needs to google things!
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October 28, 2024 • 60 mins
PODCAST-616 returns to discuss Death’s Hand in Mine, Episode 7 of Marvel Studio's hit new series Agatha All Along
Hugh and his Vampire Videos brother in fangs Dan Owen discuss the show so far, a showstopping performance from the spectacular Patti LuPone and, for some reason, Scotland’s abundance of bogs and glitter bars…
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October 21, 2024 • 54 mins
Film critic Kelechi Ehenulo joins Ashley Thomas for a discussion of Agatha All Along 1x06 "Familiar By Thy Side." Kelechi and Ashley walk The Witches' Road looking for clues for the rest of the season in this wonderfully spooky seasonal offering from Marvel.
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October 14, 2024 • 45 mins
PODCAST-616 returns to discuss Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power, Episode 5 of Marvel Studio's hit new series Agatha All Along
Hugh and returning 616 guest Dee Molumby discuss the power of Aubrey Plaza's cackle, the surprising darkness of the series and a reveal so shocking that you could charge your phone with it!
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October 7, 2024 • 46 mins
Joining Ashley Thomas for our continuing coverage of Marvel Studios' Agatha All Along is Donna Tha Dead of The Donna Tha Dead Podcast. Ashley and Donna discuss breaking generational curses, psychedelic set design, and groovy music in Agatha All Along 1x04 "If I Can't Reach You/Let My Song Teach You."
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September 30, 2024 • 58 mins
PODCAST-616 returns to discuss Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials, Episode 3 of Marvel Studio's hit new series Agatha All Along
Hugh and his guest Robert Turnbull discuss the show's horror leanings, the visual language of the television shows and the utter bastards that are the Marvel Funko Pop Division...
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September 23, 2024 • 63 mins
PODCAST-616 is BACK and primed to discuss the opening two episodes of the MCU's latest televisual offering, Agatha All Along.
We cover in detail every easter egg, every plot beat and answer some burning questions; Who is Teen?! How does Kathryn Hahn remain so stunning in everything she's in? What's the deal with Nicholas Scratch? And HAS ASHLEY EVERY TASTED THE FLESH OF A BABY!?
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