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171 episodes
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Date created
2021/01/10
Latest episode
2026/11/02
Average duration
77 min.
Release period
33 days
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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
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170. VisionQuest 1x05-1x06
2026/11/02
Podcast-616 returns for the second time in one week you lucky listeners, and Hugh is here with first-time guest Emma Arneil as they tackle episodes five and six of Marvel Studio’s Disney Plus Tv series VISIONQUEST.
Emma and Hugh gush over their mutual love and appreciation of James Spader and his rich, sexy voice, delight at the arrival of T’Nia Miller to the series, speculate on the identity of the mysterious client and wonder aloud if there is enough time left in the next two episodes tow wrap up all of these dangling plot threads…
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Hugh McStay
Editor
Hugh McStay
Guest
Emma Arneil
The Horror and Her
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169. VisionQuest 1x01-1x04
2026/10/28
In this episode of Podcast-616, Ashley is joined by returning guest, writer and podcaster, Julia Mercado, to discuss the first four episodes of VisionQuest! Gather all your components and join us for a fantastic discussion of Marvel Studios latest offering.
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168. Spider-Man Brand New Day, Doomsday Trailer and Comic-Con 2026
2026/08/03
Hugh returns to hosting duties today to tackle the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the much-anticipated Spider-Man Brand New Day.
Joined by first time guest and talented artist Mary-Jane McStay (pay no attention to the nepotism…) and the always brilliant Kelechi Ehenulo, the gang discuss Sadie Sink’s mysterious new character, the talents of Destin Daniel Cretin, Tom Holland with a career best Peter Parker performance and still find time to talk about THAT Doomsday trailer and all the big announcements from this year’s Comic-Con!
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Host
Hugh McStay
Editor
Hugh McStay
Guests
Mary-Jane McStay (coconutdraws25 on Instagram)
Kelechi Ehenulo (kehenulo.bsky.social)
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167. The Punisher: One Last Kill
2026/05/22
We are armed to the teeth and ready to chat about The Punisher: One Last Kill on Podcast-616 this week! Joining Ashley to discuss this Marvel Special is returning guest, Robert Clark. Grab a cup of black coffee or a bottle of whiskey and join us for a great discussion of this dark character.
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166. Daredevil: Born Again 2x08 “The Southern Cross”
2026/05/10
166. Daredevil: Born Again 2x08 “The Southern Cross”
Hugh and Ashley reunite to discuss the season finale of Daredevil:Born Again season 2, The Southern Cross.
Your intrepid hosts are joined by the co-chair of the Charlie Cox Appreciation Society, the marvellous Julia Mercado, to discuss afinale packed with action, earth shattering reveals and not just one, but tognarly and brutal hallway fights that have become the series hallmark.
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Editor
Hugh McStay
Guest
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165. Daredevil: Born Again 2x07 “The Hateful Darkness”
2026/05/03
In this episode of Podcast-616, Ashley is back behind the mic with returning 616 guest, Mark Adams, to discuss Daredevil: Born Again 2x07 "The Hateful Darkness." The penultimate episode of Daredevil: Born Again is a doozy. Say a prayer for consolation, suit up, and join us for a great discussion.
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164. Daredevil: Born Again 2x06 “Requiem”
2026/04/25
Hugh returns to hosting duties this week as he and noted Elden Henson hater Robert Turnbull discuss episode six of Daredevil: Born Again,Requiem, featuring the return of everyone’s favourite sardonic private eye, Jessica Jones.
The gents discuss a bad-ass superhero team up, the escalation of protests on the streets of New York, Daniel Blake and BB finally showing each other their cards and Matt Murdock’s moral quandary of the week.
All of that before finally turning their attention to a grieving, murderous Wilson Fisk.
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Host
Hugh McStay
Guest
Robert Turnbull
You Have Ben Watching: A British Sitcom Podcast
Editor
Hugh McStay
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163. Daredevil: Born Again 2x05 “The Grand Design”
2026/04/20
Back with Ashley to discuss Daredevil: Born Again 2x05 "The Grand Design" is the brilliant podcaster and YouTube personality, Brandi Jackola! This episode left some shrapnel in our hearts, and some of us were more prepared for it than others! We ask the hard-hitting questions here: Is Buck who he says he is? Will Wilson Fisk go off the rails? Will Ashley and Brandi return in Avengers: Doomsday? And where the heck are the Defenders?! Pour yourself a glass of pineapple juice and join us for a great discussion!
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162. Daredevil: Born Again 2x04 “Gloves Off”
2026/04/11
Hugh returns to hosting duties this week as he and returning guest Craig Mackenzie face off inside the squared circle of podcasting to discuss this week’s episode of Daredevil: Born Again Season Two.
The gents discuss the evolution of the superpowers of the main characters since joining the MCU proper, take a long, uncomfortable lookinto the eyes of one Benjamin Poindexter and consider how the show may explode in the wake of a shocking finale that changes the landscape of the series forever…
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Host
Hugh McStay
Guest
Craig McKenzie
Kneel Before Blog
Editor
Hugh McStay
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161. Daredevil: Born Again 2x02 - 2x03 "Shoot the Moon" and "The Scales and the Sword"
2026/04/06
Back with us on 616 this week, Ashley is joined by Baz Greenland to chat all about Daredevil: Born Again 2x02 "Shoot the Moon" and 2x03 "The Scales and the Sword." Will justice be served? Will the captives be set free? Does the evidence matter? We discuss this and more in this week's 616!
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160. Daredevil: Born Again 2x01 “The Northern Star”
2026/03/28
Hugh and Ashley welcome back the devil of hell’s kitchen asthey interrogate the shocking, brutal first episode of Daredevil: Born Again season 2.
Your intrepid hosts discuss the current state of the vigilante world in New York City, cast their eye of the full re-emergence of The Kingpin, investigate Matthew Lillard’s sinister Mr Charles and share theirthoughts on the series real world parallells…
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Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas
Editor
Hugh McStay
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159. Wonder Man
2026/02/17
Flying back into the new year, after fighting scheduling snafus, winter weather, and other absurdities of the universe, Podcast-616 is BACK to discuss Marvel Studios’ latest TV outing, Wonder Man.
Joining Ashley Thomas to discuss this series is frequent guest, film critic, writer, and Artistic Director of the British Urban Film Festival, Kelechi Ehenulo. This is a Marvel TV show that feels different from standard Marvel fare, and in a good way. Watch it, and then come back for our spoiler-rific discussion.
We want to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of our friend and frequent Podcast-616 guest, Donna Tha Dead. Donna brought knowledge, insight, sass, and good humor to every conversation. We are so grateful for her contributions to our show and to the podcasting world. She was a bright light and a kind soul. We will miss her very much. Please share the GoFundMe and consider supporting the campaign to allow her family time to grieve. We love you, Donna.
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158. Marvel Zombies
2025/10/13
158. Marvel Zombies
Hugh and Ahsley are back for an early Halloween treat as they wade their through the undead horde to bring you their thoughts on Marvel Zombies.
Joining them to face down the Queen of the Dead herself is none other than returning guest and host of the wonderful Creepy and Geeky podcast, Mr Robert Clark.
Our trio discuss a fun and gory series filled with unexpected team-ups, dismembered body parts, fantastic action and some incredibly bleakplotting.
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Hugh McStay & Ashley Thomas
Editor
Hugh McStay
Guest
Robert Clark (@Geekthulhu.com)
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157. Eyes of Wakanda
2025/09/15
Back on Podcast-616, Ashley is joined by writer and film critic, Kelechi Ehenulo to look at Marvel Studios' recent animated offering, Eyes of Wakanda. This is a fascinating exploration of the history of Wakanda and shouldn't be missed.
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156. Fantastic Four: First Steps
2025/08/04
Hugh is hosting solo this week as he is joined by writer andcritic Kelechi Ehenulo to surf the cosmic waves made by Marvel’s First Family’s arrival in the MCU.
The guys discuss a their thoughts on the noughties Fantastic Four films alongside Josh Trank’s 2015 abomination before diving deep into thethirty-seventh entry in the MCU. Cosmic deities, pacing problems and a certain green-cowl wearing Latverian Monarch are all discussed in detail as Kelechi and Hugh share their excitement and concerns for the future of the MCU as we know it…
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Host
Hugh McStay
Editor
Hugh McStay
Guest
Kelechi Ehenulo (kehenulo.bsky.social)
Check out Kelechi’s excellent review of the film at moviemarker.co.uk
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