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This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are review the first two episodes of the Marvel Original Series WandaVision on Disney+, then they talk about The Expanse Season 5 Episode 7, Oyedeng. Plus some very interesting New Bites from the MCU, DCEU, and Lucasfilm Games.

Episode Index

Intro: 0:45Captain MCU: 5:38Cryborg?: 11:08Star Wars Games: 19:33WandaVision: 30:30Oyedeng: 43:30

News Bites

Captain America Eyes Return To The MCU As Chris Evans Nears Deal To Reprise Role In Future Marvel Project https://deadline.com/2021/01/captain-america-eyes-return-to-the-mcu-as-chris-evans-nears-deal-to-reprise-role-in-future-marvel-project-1234672430Ray Fisher, WarnerMedia Offer Dueling Accounts of ‘Flash’ Exit https://variety.com/2021/film/news/ray-fisher-confirms-removal-from-the-flash-cast-warner-bros-1234885053Lucasfilm Games’ New Partnerships Mean the Galaxy’s the Limit https://www.wired.com/story/lucasfilm-games-star-wars-ubisoft-indiana-jones-bethesda

WandaVision (Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2)

Cast

Elizabeth OlsenPaul BettanyDebra Jo RuppFred MelamedKathryn HahnTeyonah ParrisKat DenningsRandall Park

Title: Episode 1Directed by: Matt ShakmanWritten by: Jac SchaefferRelease Date: January 15, 2021

Summary

Newlywed couple Wanda and Vision move into the town of Westview during what appears to be the 1950s. They attempt to blend in, despite Vision being an android and Wanda having telekinetic abilities. One day they notice a heart drawn on a calendar but neither can remember what the occasion is. While Vision goes to his job at Computational Services Inc., Wanda decides that the heart represents their anniversary. Their neighbor Agnes introduces herself to Wanda and helps her prepare for the anniversary. At work, Vision amazes his co-workers with his speed but is unsure what his company actually does. His boss, Mr. Hart, reminds him that Wanda and Vision are hosting Mr. Hart and his wife for dinner that night, which is what the heart on the calendar represents. That night, Wanda and Vision struggle to hide their abilities while making a last minute dinner for the Harts. During the meal, Mr. Hart chokes on his food and Vision has to use his abilities to save him. All of these events are being watched by someone on a television screen.

Title: Episode 12Directed by: Matt ShakmanWritten by: Gretchen EndersRelease Date: January 15, 2021

Summary

During what appears to be the 1960s, Wanda and Vision begin to hear strange noises outside their house. The next day, they prepare their magician act for a neighborhood talent show. Wanda and Agnes then spend the day with Dottie and a group of women from the neighborhood while Vision attends a meeting of the neighborhood watch uninvited. Wanda befriends another neighbor, Geraldine, and begins to notice other strange things such as a voice on the radio that seems to be speaking to her. At the neighborhood watch meeting, Vision becomes friendly with the local men and they give him some Big Red Gum. When Vision arrives at the talent show he appears to be intoxicated, and reveals his abilities to the neighborhood. Wanda uses her own abilities to make Vision look like he is doing simple magic tricks. Their performance is well received, and they return home happy, but they see a strange beekeeper emerging from a manhole on their street. Wanda panics and their reality resets to before the