Valkyrie, also known by her Asgardian name Brunnhilde, was selected by Odin to lead his personal unit of shield-maidens, the Valkyrior. Renowned for her prowess in battle, this outstanding heroine has appeared in multiple Marvel movies including Thor: Love and Thunder. For Asgard, let's learn her comic bok history.
GHL 420 - Marvel's Asgard Explained
In Norse Mythology, Asgard is the home to the Mighty Thor. In the MCU and Marvel Comics, Asgard holds many secret places, lands and hints to the future of Thor's story post Thor Love and Thunder. Get ready for a deep dive into Norse mythology as we explain how Marvel's Asgrard works!
GHL 419 - Jane Foster (Thor)
Jane Foster was introduced as the love interest of the superhero Thor, but now in the MCU Jane has picked up mjolnir and become a superhero herself. Learn the Marvel Comics history of Jane Foster before Thor Love and Thunder hits!
GHL 418 - Leia Organa
Princess Leia Organa was one of the Rebel Alliance's greatest leaders, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the tyranny of the Empire in the Star Wars universe. It's time to dive into the in-between movie history of the daughter of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker!
GHL 417 - Best Superhero Movie Actors of All Time with DJ Wooldridge
Playing a character in a superhero movie can be difficult, but some actors pull it off with such style and grace that they make a permanent impression in our mind. We're joined by special guest DJ WOOLDRIDGE to decide the Top 5 Super Hero Movies Actors of All Time!
GHL 416 - Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan
Jason & Ashley venture into the final frontier to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan. Learn Gene Roddenberry's original idea for the film, our favorite scenes and a lot of KHAN TALK!
GHL BONUS - Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace Retrospective
Because the world has Obi-Wan Kenobi fever currently, we decided to re-release our bonus Patreon episode on Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace! Enjoy this listen from our Jason and Ashley's Excellent Adventures Podcast!
GHL 415 - Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi Wan Kenobi, the legendary Jedi Master of Anakin Skywalker, returns to live action this week. So join us as we crawl through his backstory (canonical and non-canonical.)
Special thanks to Diego Nunez (https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521) for the research/writing assist on this week's episode!
GHL BONUS - Doctor Strange (2016) Movie Retrospective
Jason and Ashley travel back in time and review Doctor Strange 2016 in a fun retrospective! If you would like to hear the full version, sign up for Marvel Club at www.patreon.com/Jawiin
GHL 414 - Conan the Barbarian (40th Anniversary Movie Retrospective)
Thief! Warrior! Gladiator! King! 1982's Conan the Barbarian, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, is the gold standard for all sword and sorcery films. We're going to celebrate its 40th anniversary, break down the thematic messages from the film, and decide if they will ever make the King Conan sequel once and for all!
GHL 413 - Doctor Strange (RECAST)
Benedict Cumberbatch returns to the big screen in Marvel's Doctor Strange! in the Multiverse of Magic! In this RECAST episode from 2016 -- Learn the sorcerer supreme's secrets and his true origin! And the first appearance of the GHL character Doctor Strange and Clea!
GHL 412 - Clea (Doctor Strange)
Clea Strange is a sorceress, the disciple and lover of Doctor Strange, and one of this podcast's favorite recurring characters! Dive in the mystical realms before Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness hits so you know the entire magical history of Clea Strange!
GHL 411 - The Avengers 10th Anniversary with Brian Ibbott
It's been ten years since we learned the Hulk was always angry. We've enlisted master podcaster Brian Ibbott to join us as chat about Marvel's The Avengers in a fun movie retrospective.
GHL 410 - Wong (Doctor Strange)
The sidekick and valet of Doctor Strange, Wong, is one of the most underestimated characters in the Marvel Universe. Before his return to the big screen in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, learn the long and ancient history of Wong!
GHL 409 - Best Superhero Video Games with Brian Tong
After years of underwhelming video games based on people’s favorite superheroes, Super Hero Video games have finally become awesome. We're going to pick what we think are the Best Superhero Video Games with special guest Brian Tong.
GHL 408 - Moon Knight
Our most requested Geek History Lesson is finally here! Marc Spector, better known as the vigilante Moon Knight, was once a mercenary left for dead in the desert, where he was revived by the Moon god Khonshu. But is the god inside his head -- real or imaginary? Find out that and other details from this Marvel Comics Vigilante!
GHL 407 - America Chavez (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness)
The Marvel Universe's second hero to use the name Miss America, America Chavez is set to make her live action debut in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness and we're here to break down her comic book history for you!
GHL 405 - The Penguin (Batman)
Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot is one of Batman's most cunning supervillains. Learn the dastardly origin and the evil machinations of the Penguin!
GHL 404 - Best Catwoman Stories with Isaac Goodhart
In honor of Matt Reeves' Batman, we picked the Best Catwoman Stories ever told in DC Comics history! Plus, we've roped in Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale artist Issac Goodhart (https://www.instagram.com/isaacgoodhart) to join the discussion!
GHL 403 - The Riddler with Tom King (RECAST)
Edward Nygma has plagued the Batman as the Riddler for years, and since he's going to be the main villain of the new film THE BATMAN, we recast one of our favorite episodes. Learn the origin of The Riddler with Batman writer Tom King! (Originally aired 2017)