Ben Phillips & Matt Waters take a trip down memory lane, reviewing every single entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe leading up to Avengers: Infinity War.

Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey - An MCU Podcast

Featuring background on Marvel's formation of its own film studio, the state of superhero movies in 2008, the history of Iron Man in comic books and of course a tonne of thoughts and info about the film itself. Plus niche quotes from beloved cancelled sitcoms!

Marvellous Journey - Episode 1: Iron Man

Featuring background on Marvel's decision to reboot The Hulk, the Edward Norton drama, a brief history of The Hulk in comic books and of course a tonne of thoughts and info about the film itself. Plus Matt totally mistakes Black Widow and Scarlet Witch. What a fake geek boy.

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Marvellous Journey - Episode 2: Incredible Hulk

Featuring notes on Marvel's first sequel as well as their first major recasting. There's even a script this time! Ben & Matt wax lyrical about the MCU's first truly great villain... also Mickey Rourke is here. Last one to invent an element is a rotten egg!

Marvellous Journey - Episode 3: Iron Man 2

Featuring notes and opinions on one of the more divisive films in the MCU. Matt has definitely chosen his bridge to die on. Also, full disclosure, there's a pretty poor edit in this episode inserting material recorded separately. If you spot it you win the no prize.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 4: Thor

What more objective source to talk about a symbol of America than two young Brits? Ben & Matt are here with a tonne of notes about the tumultuous history of Captain America on film, a brief history lesson on the character's interesting background in comic books and a TONNE of praise for the cast as per usual. 

Cap is a sub.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 5: Captain America: The First Avenger

What can be said about one of the highest grossing films of all time that hasn't been already? Let's all find out together shall we?

Marvellous Journey - Episode 6: The Avengers

Prepare yourself for the greatest defence of this movie ever mounted. That's right, the two annoying Brits LIKED the third Iron Man. You know what else? They LOVED the Mandarin stuff! What a world.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 7: Iron Man 3

Yaaaawn. That's right, despite a few amazing isolated moments, this film is a bit of a drag, but Ben & Matt will do their best to keep you awake throughout. Featuring background on the tumultuous production, some fun musings and looks forward and back. Thor!

Marvellous Journey - Episode 8: Thor: The Dark World

The Reel World presents 'Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey', a weekly podcast chronicling the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminating in the 10 year anniversary and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'

Episode 9: 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'

Despite some audio issues and a format that really got away from them, your favourite Brit duo were able to review one of the best received Marvel movies to date and even weigh in on the 'Who is the best Chris?' debate for good measure.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 9: Captain America: The Winter Soldier

The Reel World presents 'Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey', a weekly podcast chronicling the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminating in the 10 year anniversary and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'

Episode 10: 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Can ya boys, Ben & Matt, produce their usual amazing audio content without the aid of Matt's extensive pre-planning? Well grab your cassette tapes and find out, Guardians fans.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 10: Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's messiest film of course led to Ben & Matt's messiest podcast, with talking points flying all over the place, from Joss Whedon's reported burnout to Thor playing in a cave to the controversial Hulk/Black Widow romance and much, much more, we've got it all here for you, folks. All hail Robert California.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 11: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Ben & Matt tried their hardest to keep this one under an hour... but just about failed. Curse you, dramatic behind the scenes issues!

Marvellous Journey - Episode 12: Ant-Man

The Reel World presents 'Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey', a weekly podcast chronicling the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminating in the 10 year anniversary and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'

Episode 13: 'Captain America: Civil War'

It had all been building to this... The battle lines are drawn and one of the greatest superhero movies of all time ended up coming out the other side. Whose side are you on? Cap's obviously, because you're not an inhuman monster.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 13: Captain America: Civil War

The Reel World presents 'Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey', a weekly podcast chronicling the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminating in the 10 year anniversary and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'

Episode 14: 'Doctor Strange'

The game is afoot and Sherl... oh, sorry, wrong thing. The Doctor will see you now! Yes, Benadict Cumberbatch throws his hat into the magic circle as Stephen Strange, ushering in the age of psychedelia to the MCU,. Everybody turn on your blacklights and let's take a journey into mystery together.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 14: Doctor Strange

The Reel World presents 'Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey', a weekly podcast chronicling the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminating in the 10 year anniversary and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'

Episode 15: 'Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2'

Just when you thought all the crazy colours were done for your pals Baby Groot and Trash Panda are heading to the darkest reaches of space. We also learn more about Drax's nipples than we might like and even meet Peter Quill's dad!

Marvellous Journey - Episode 15: Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2

The Reel World presents 'Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey', a weekly podcast chronicling the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminating in the 10 year anniversary and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'

Episode 16: 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'

Originally slated to be a 20 minute bonus episode, Matt Waters' concerning adoration for Spider-Man ballooned this by an hour and threatened to consume the entire world. Still, how good are Tom Holland and Michael Keaton?!

Marvellous Journey - Episode 16: Spider-Man: Homecoming

In an episode of many minor errors and too much reciting of jokes, Ben & Matt do manage to find some time to discuss the themes, behind the scenes trivia and background behind one of Marvel's most wholly successful movies. Just.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 17: Thor Ragnarok

In a special bonus episode of Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey, The Reel World crosses over with The Superhero Pantheon to preview Infinity War. 4 voices, 3 time zones, 2 podcasts, 1 high stakes bet. Let's do this.

Marvellous Journey: Infinity War Preview (feat. The Superhero Pantheon)

The Reel World presents 'Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey', a weekly podcast chronicling the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminating in the 10 year anniversary and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'

Episode 18: 'Black Panther'

In the second version of this episode, Ben & Matt are STILL two middle class white guys talking about Afrocentricity in a superhero movie. Interested? Of course you are!

Marvellous Journey - Episode 18: Black Panther

The Reel World presents 'Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey', a weekly podcast chronicling the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminating in the 10 year anniversary and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'

Episode 19: 'Marvel Cinematic Universe 10 Year Anniversary'

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Marvel Studios' first release, Iron Man, Ben & Matt take a look back at the rise of cinematic universes, superhero fatigue and the general ups and downs of the MCU over the last decade.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 19: MCU 10 Year Anniversary

Mike Thomas, Matt Waters, Ben Phillips, Kevin Ford, Jerome Cusson and more bring you shows covering a plethora of films and TV shows, including Lost, Adventure Time, Game of Thrones, Firefly and even superhero movies, because nobody else is talking about those! Where else could you hope to find a 90-minute critical discussion of Brokeback Mountain and a dump truck of trivia on Mission: Impossible II in the same feed?