The guys talk about Black Widow. In a shocking Phase 4 reversal, Ian's a little bit harder on this one than Bobby. The guys can at least agree that this movie is a pretty stale consolation prize for a character who has been with us since nearly the beginning.

We Are Groot: Black Widow

After a hiatus, we are back! And so are Falcon and the Winter Soldier. What happens when Disney and the MCU try to tackle the real world implications of having a Captain America while also dipping a toe into the complicated and messy conversation about America's relationship with racism? You get this series. It certainly is a series! That is an undeniable fact. Anyway, it's been awhile since the guys recorded this and Bobby has clearly forgotten a lot of the conversation so he's just editorializing here. Next week...a movie!

We are Groot: Falcon and the Winter Soldier

We'll go ahead and ignore your Agents of SHIELD and your Agent Carters. And your Daredevils and Defenders. And also your Runaways. Was Cloak and Dagger part of the MCU? Listen, Marvel has been pushing TV projects basically since the first Avengers movie, so it's kind of bizarre that they are treating these Disney+ shows like they're the MCU's first foray into television. Anyway, here's Wandavision! Ian and Bobby both appreciate that two of the strongest actors in the MCU get to finally flex their skills, and also love the big creative swing this one takes. Next time...even more TV!

We Are Groot: Wandavision

After a prolonged break, we're back and ready to tackle the post-Endgame MCU. Tom Holland's Spider-Man has largely been defined by his relationship to Tony Stark. So what happens when Tony Stark is removed from the equation? Ian and Bobby argue about it, obviously. Enjoy the last MCU entry to have been released before the world went absolutely insane.

We Are Groot: Spider-Man Far From Home

Here it is, the Endgame of all your good intentions. I literally can't believe that Avatar is the highest grossing movie of all time.

We Are Groot: Avengers Endgame

The guys tackle the MCU's first female-led superhero movie. Bobby apparently hates women.

We Are Groot: Captain Marvel

Here's the film follow-up the entire world was clamoring for! Marvel's biggest A-lister, hot off his mega-hit movie, returns for a sequel--and this time he's got his girlfriend! What's the deal with Ant-Man and the Wasp anyway. Are they official? Are they seeing other people? Here's a movie where the lead is actually its septuagenarian star, but the script constantly tries to distract you from that with every other character. Here's a movie where its sympathetic villain cackles with bloodlust over the thought of killing a young child. Here's a film where Walton Goggins is called in to run around and goggins all over the place, even if he has no actual place in the action. And here, also,  is a film where Luis remains the greatest MCU character of all time. All jokes aside, the guys agree that this movie is pretty good. Next week...something Marvelous!

We Are Groot: Ant-Man and the Wasp

Ian and Bobby tackle Infinity War. Or Avengers 3. Or Endgame Part 1. Bobby is up to usually shenanigans and hates this movie. Everyone rolls their eyes and Bobby begs to understand why this movie is so well regarded. Listen, Bobby's wrong. If you're going to support the output of one of the biggest and most evil corporations in the world, why even try to make a distinction in quality. If the governing principle of the creation of the MCU was "Hey, maybe one day Hulk and Iron Man America can punch things together", have we not arrived? What do you even want out of this? The Great Mouse put the talking raccoon on Thor's shoulder. Are you not entertained? Should this film not be exempt from the same criteria that every other filmed is judged by? Captain America has a cool new shield he can stab people with. Shut up and take your medicine.

We Are Groot: Avengers Infinity War

Wakanda Forever! Ian and Bobby do Black Panther! What's to say? It's Black Panther. It's the MCU film that became a cultural zeitgeist, made T'Challa a household name, cemented the late Chadwick Boseman's legacy, spawned #KillmongerWasRight, and got itself a bunch of Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture. The guys are pretty much in agreement that this movie rocks. Next week, it all culminates in an Infinity War.

We Are Groot: Black Panther

It's the end of the world as Thor knows it, and he doesn't actually feel great about. Here's the dour movie an entire chunk of Age of Ultron teased and it's...not actually very dour at all. Unlike the other Thor movies, Ian and Bobby agree that Thor Ragnarok is kind of great. The MCU finally decides to go all in on Chris Hemsorth's comedic chops and Taika Waititi delivers one of the funniest but also one of the most thoughtful MCU movies. Next week: Wakanda Forever!

We Are Groot: Thor Ragnarok

Spidey's home baybeeeee! It had been a two years since Tom Holland's appearance in Civil War and an amazing four years since Andrew Garfield's turn as the webslinger. We were dangerously close to violating the contract we made with the Ancient Ones, which stipulates that in order to maintain planetary order, we have to make a Spider-Man movie every two years. This one's different though, because unlike those other movies, Spider-Man is in high school. Well, except for the first Tobey Maguire Spider-Man movie. And except for both of the Andrew Garfield ones. And Into the Spider-Verse...except for that one too. Next week, Thor sees the end of the world!

We Are Groot: Spider-Man Homecoming

Ian and Bobby tackle our favorite interstellar gang's second entry into the MCU. In this entry, James Gunn has once again put together a compilation album for the ages, guaranteed to please dads from Terran and the whole universe over. Have questions answered such as how fine a girl, exactly, is Brandy? If you don't love me now, will you love me again? When will it be time to make a change? And lastly, have we been sleeping on Zardu Hasslefrau's career as a music sensation? The guys talk about these hits, as well as the 2-hour music video James Gunn lovingly crafted to go along them. Next week, our webslinger friend Comes Home.

We Are Groot: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2

Doctor Strange is everyone's favorite MCU character. Benedict Cumberbatch's unbelievably compelling performance has made the sorcerer supreme a beloved household name. People from all over the world have made the pilgrimage to Disney theme parks to line up for the chance to meet him in person. In the United States, congress has moved to make both Stephen Strange and Benedict Cumberbatch's birthdays national holidays. Rachel McAdams was awarded an Academy Award for best supporting actress for her moving performance in this film. Countries all around the world are throwing out their governing documents and replacing it with this masterpiece by Scott Derrickson. In all honesty this movie is fine. Ian and Bobby gear up to fight about this movie but pretty much agree on its okay-ness. I swear to god it makes for a compelling listen, though. Our next movie sees the film debut of Spider-Man. Wait. What was that? Sorry, the film debut of Spider-Man in the 2010s. Oh...oh, I see. Well, the only Spider-Man film of 2017.

We Are Groot: Doctor Strange

Captain America and Iron Man face their biggest threat yet - the dissolution of their friendship. In this, one of the most beloved MCU films, Captain America is like "I love Bucky" but then Iron Man is like "wtf bro, I thought we were buds??" and then Cap is like "bruh, we are, but Bucky and I go way back" and then Iron Man is all like iron mad and stuff and then blows up an airport. Ian and Bobby talk about some of the insanity in this movie, gush about its better characters, and then build up to a civil war of their own because Bobby is starting to trash the MCU more like the disgusting traitor he is. Strange things are afoot next episode.

We Are Groot: Captain America Civil War

Ant-Man had one of the most storied productions in the MCU, surviving delays and creative team changes. But is it any good?  Ian and Bobby debate the merits of Yellow Jacket, try to pick apart what Edgar Wright contributed, wonder why Wasp wasn't just the hero anyway, and get into a little too much detail about the bullet-to-ant size ratio.

We Are Groot: Ant-Man

Ian and Bobby are near the end of Phase Two with the second Avengers outing. Age of Ultron is oft maligned, but the guys agree that it shouldn't be maligned as oft, because the movie kind of rocks. The guys have discuss Whedon's strengths, his real bummer fatal flaws, and his apparent weird hangups with pregnant women. But seriously, how awesome is James Spader as Ultron? Next time...we finish off Phase Two with Ant-Man!

We Are Groot: Avengers Age of Ultron

Ooga chaka ooga chaka ooga ooga ooga chaka! Ian and Bobby jump into James Gunn's space opera Guardians of the Galaxy. The guys basically agree that this movie rocks, but just how important is this film within the grand scheme of the MCU? How important is our existence within the grand scheme of the universe? Is there any meaning to life, or are we just hurtling through space on a gigantic rock by sheer cosmic coincidence. One or more of those questions will be answered! Next time...we enter the Age of Ultron!

We Are Groot: Guardians of the Galaxy

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is regarded by many as one of the best MCU films. Ian and Bobby dig in to see how well this one has aged. How does Cap fare in the modern world? What is with Sharon? Will Steve and Bucky ever kiss? Will Bobby ever shut up about violence in the MCU? (No.) Next time...we meet the Guardians of the Galaxy

We Are Groot: Captain America The Winter Soldier

Ian and Bobby dig into the film that is widely regarded as one of the worst films in the MCU. Does it have any redeeming value? Maybe? If there's one thing that Ian and Bobby can always agree on, it's that Darcy is the best. Next up...Winter Soldier!

We Are Groot: Thor The Dark World

Ian and Bobby enter Phase 2! The guys unite in their appreciation of this underrated MCU gem. Is it as good as they thought it once was? Probably not. But you, dear listener, are almost certainly wrong about it. Is this the end of Tony Stark's arc? Are the villains interesting? And who the heck is running the country in the MCU?

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