Cosmic Circus Podcasts

Daredevil - The Story Continues | The Cosmic Circle

In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock aka Daredevil, and his future appearances in the MCU such as in Disney+ series Echo and Daredevil: Born Again!
[Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again, Echo, Hawkeye, and She-Hulk.]
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What do you think about Charlie Cox's stint as Daredevil so far or the other characters in his stories? Let us know on social media. And if you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with friends and supporting it via The Cosmic Circus Patreon, following us on Twitter @mycosmiccircus, or joining The Cosmic Circus Discord! Please don't forget to check out the previous Cosmic Circle podcast discussing Daredevil as he's been seen in live action and comics so far. 
Episode 17: Daredevil - The Story Continues (SPOILER WARNING)
00:18 - Intros
01:05 -  Daredevil: Born Again to have 18 episodes!
03:45 - Are Karen Page and Foggy Nelson returning? (Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Hensen)
10:30 - She-Hulk and Daredevil discussion
14:07 - What to expect from Kingpin moving forward. Comparing how he was in Hawkeye to the Daredevil Netflix series.
21:04 - How "mature" will Daredevil: Born Again be vs previous versions, including the comics.
26:00 - New cast members coming to Daredevil: Born Again discussion (Michael Gandolfini)
28:43 - Where is Vanessa? Will she return?
30:35 - More new cast members talk (Sandrine Holt and Margarita Levieva)
31:33 - Matt Murdock as a lawyer and his "lawyering" in the show vs comics.
35:00 - Will Matt leave NY in Daredevil: Born Again? What does the Out the Kitchen (working title) mean?
38:00 - Daredevil and the Echo series discussion
41:00 - Questions from listeners #1 Will we see Matt and his mom more in the new series?
42:56 - Q #2 What if Matt has a child in the MCU?
44:25 - Q #3 Are there more Defenders returning or new Defenders?
48:10 - Q #4 Will Bullseye return?
49:40 - Final thoughts, outros
Podcast credits and show notes
Contributors/Writers
Anthony Flagg
Ayla Ruby
Brian Kitson
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 01/01/23
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

Daredevil - The Story So Far | The Cosmic Circle

In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock aka Daredevil, from the Netflix series to his recent appearances in the MCU. A future episode will discuss what lies ahead for Daredevil in the MCU, so follow us and stay tuned!
WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Netflix's Daredevil, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Hawkeye, and She-Hulk. 
You can listen to the podcast below, or directly on Spotify, or via most sites that host podcasts. For email updates to The Cosmic Circle and Cosmic Cafe podcasts subscribe here!
If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via The Cosmic Circus Patreon, following us on Twitter @mycosmiccircus, or joining our Discord.
Episode 16: Daredevil - The Story So Far
00:17 – Intros
01:00 - Introduction to Daredevil and other Defenders series on Netflix
07:20 - What in the Daredevil Netflix series stuck out for you or did you enjoy the most?
14:08 - Overall impressions on the villains in Netflix's Daredevil series.
19:30 - Team Daredevil (Foggy Nelson, Karen Page, other friends and allies)
28:15 - Save Daredevil and Charlie Cox
29:45 - The return of Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in No Way Home. Is this the same universe?
34:94 - Did Matt disappear in The Snap?
39:07 - Kingpin's appearance in Hawkeye
57:00 - Matt Murdock/Daredevil in the She-Hulk series. Seeing a different side of the character.
49:38 – Outros
Podcast credits and show notes
Contributors/Writers
Anthony Flagg
Ayla Ruby
Brian Kitson
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 01/01/23
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

Interview: Sci-Fi Author Jessie Mihalik

Thank you to our guest science fiction author Jessie Mihalik for joining host Ayla Ruby for a chat about writing and creating her science fiction stories. Jessie Mihalik is the author of several book series in the space opera & romance genres - the Rogue Queen series, the Consortium Rebellion starting with Polaris Rising, and most currently the Starlight's Shadow series. The newest book in the latter series is titled Capture the Sun and is expected to release mid-2023. 
For more on Jessie Mihalik's books please visit her website at https://www.jessiemihalik.com/
Timestamps
00:35 - Intros
00:53 - Jessie Mihalik tells Ayla a bit more about her background and books.
05:07 - Advice on dealing with writer's block
06:26 - Q: Pantser or plotter?
07:02 - Talking about creating characters
08:14 - About releasing serials on her blog, and how to build an audience
11:33 - Q: If you could live in any of your created universes, which would you want to live in?
13:00 - Threading the needle between sci-fi and romance
14:40 - Writing action into stories
15:56 - Q: What is your favorite action movie?
17:34 - Jessie Mihalik describes her writing process
20:56 - Research and world building
23:25 - The Rogue Queen series and The Queen's Gambit
26:25 - Jessie Mihalik's advice to aspiring writers
27:44 - Outros
Host: Ayla Ruby of thecosmiccircus.com
Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay.
Recorded 10/19

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Discussion (SPOILERS) | The Cosmic Circle

In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Uday discuss the latest Marvel movie to hit theaters Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. (Coming to Disney+ February 1, 2023.)
If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via The Cosmic Circus Patreon, following us on Twitter @mycosmiccircus, or joining our Discord.
Episode 14: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Discussion (SPOILER WARNING)
00:25 – Intros
01:00 - Uday is VERY excited to talk about Wakanda Forever
03:45 - The high emotional stakes in this film
06:45 - Shuri as the lead and her emotional journey. The fate of Queen Ramonda.
15:13 - Solutions to bring back Angela Bassett after a performance of a lifetime.
16:10 - Attempts at humanizing Namor. Namor's journey.
20:30 - It's all about Riri (or not)
22:24 - What if Shuri had killed Namor?
26:40 - Ramonda and Okoye relationship. The "Queen Mother."
30:00 - Val, Ross, Vibranium, and other plans and implications.
37:20 - Where will be we see Val next?
39:10 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever final thoughts. Killmonger thoughts.
40:53 - Creating 3-dimensional women in the MCU
41:49 - Riri as a well-rounded character, and excitement about the Ironheart series.
44:02 – Outros
Podcast credits and show notes
Contributors/Writers
Ayla Ruby
Brian Kitson
Uday Kataria
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 12/18/22.
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

James Gunn and the State of the DC Universe | The Cosmic Circle

In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss the past, present and future of DC films now that James Gunn has taken charge. 
If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via The Cosmic Circus Patreon, following us on Twitter @mycosmiccircus, or joining our Discord.
Episode 14: James Gunn and the State of the DC Universe
00:18 – Intros
00:56 - James Gunn taking over
04:00 - DC's previous plans
7:25 - The Arroverse
8:41 - What Gunn brought to DC films
10:10 - Where does DC go from here?
15:30 - Shazam: Fury of the Gods
17:20 - What upcoming films have the most promise?
26:00 - Where do these miscellaneous movies fit in the new DC?
28:55 - What creative would want to work with WB after Batgirl?
35:56 - Recasting Superman
40:21 - Do we need individual films for the Justice League again?
42:36 - Superman For All Seasons
44:23 - Superman and Lois
47:31 - New villains, but not Lex
49:40 - Recasting for a younger Superman
53:40 - James Gunn and Twitter
55:34 - General thoughts on DC
59:37 - The Batman, Matt Reeves, and James Gunn
1:11:00 – Outros
Podcast credits and show notes
Contributors/Writers
Ayla Ruby
Anthony Flagg
Brian Kitson
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 12/18/22.
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

MCU 2022 Year in Review | The Cosmic Circle

In this episode, Brian, Ayla, and Anthony discuss 2022's Marvel films and series such as She-Hulk, Wakanda Forever, and Moon Knight, and what they're looking forward to in the MCU's Phase 5. 
If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via The Cosmic Circus Patreon, following us on Twitter @mycosmiccircus, or joining our Discord. 
 
Timestamps
0:16 - Intros
1:50 - Moon Knight
5:28 - Dr. Strange in the multiverse of madness
12:50  - The changing structure of MCU productions
13:52 - Ms. Marvel
18:12 - Thor: Love and Thunder
25:41  - She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
34:44 - Werewolf by Night
40:58 - Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special
43:17 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
49:16 - MCU projects we're looking forward to in Phase 5
53:00 - Outros
Podcast credits and show notes
Host/Director/Writer
Brian Kitson
Contributors/Writers
Ayla Ruby 
Anthony Flagg 
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill
Recorded on 12/11/22.
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.

Interview with Production Designer Cynthia Charette about The Mysterious Benedict Society

Thank you to our guest Cynthia Charette, Production Designer for season 2 of The Mysterious Benedict Society for joining us. 
Host: Ayla Ruby of thecosmiccircus.com
Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay.

Interview with Costume Designer Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko about The Mysterious Benedict Society

Thank you to our guest Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko, costume designer for season 2 of The Mysterious Benedict Society for joining us. Read the full article at: https://www.thecosmiccircus.com/cosmic-cafe-interview-costume-designer-chrisi-karvonides-dushenko/
Host: Ayla Ruby of thecosmiccircus.com 
Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay. 

Interview with Adam Barnhardt About Macabre Mel: Wicked Salvation and More!

Thank you to our guest Adam Barnhardt for joining us. You can read more about Macabre Mel and the Lunchroom Riot RiotVerse over at Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adambarnhardt/macabre-mel-wicked-salvation-graphic-novella The campaign ends on October 31st, so don't delay in backing this wicked project.
Host: Ayla Ruby - thecosmiccircus.com
Theme: "Coffee and You" by Vladislav Kurnikov via Pixabay. Full Article at https://www.thecosmiccircus.com/cosmic-cafe-interview-adam-barnhardt-talks-macabre-mel-wicked-salvation/

Interview: Discussing The Essex Serpent with Producer/Screenwriter Anna Symon and Costume Designer Jane Petrie

AppleTV recently released a new series The Essex Serpent, based on a novel by Sarah Perry, and starring Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston. Ayla Ruby (writer for The Cosmic Circus) sat down with executive producer/screenwriter Anna Symon and costume designer Jane Petrie to discuss the series' characters and costumes. 
You can listen to the full audio of our chat below. After an interview with producer/screenwriter Anna Symon, an interview with costume designer Jane Petrie starts at 16:45.
Transcripts available here:
https://www.thecosmiccircus.com/essex-serpent-interview-with-anna-symon/
https://www.thecosmiccircus.com/essex-serpent-costume-designer-jane-petrie/

Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness | The Cosmic Circle

In this podcast episode, The Cosmic Circus writers Uday, Julia, Brian, and Drew review and discuss the latest Marvel movie - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Along with discussion about the movie as a whole and its lead character Doctor Stephen Strange played by Benedict Cumberbatch, there's significant discussion about Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff. This includes the film's handling of the character's mental health in this episode by psychologist Brian and the others.
The Illuminati, America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), and Wong (Benedict Wong) as the Sorceror Supreme, are also discussed.
If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting it via The Cosmic Circus Patreon!
Timestamps
00:45 Intros
01:33 How did you feel about Wanda's turn to the dark side?
06:13 Regarding the handling of Wanda's mental health, in Multiverse of Madness and WandaVision
11:30 Michael Waldron quote about Wanda from Julia's interview (linked below)
12:30 Do you think Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness regresses Wanda's character after so much growth in WandaVision?
16:05 Opinions on the writing in the movie
19:50 Multiverse of Madness trying to be two things at once and not enough multiverse in it
31:39 Discussion about the Illuminati appearances and more from Julia's Michael Waldron interview about those rumored cameos
46:14 America Chavez discussion 
50:37 Discussion about Wong and whether or not he's depicted as a terrible Sorceror Supreme in the film
57:00 what the writers are working on right now and sign off
Podcast credits and show notes
Host/Director/Writer
Uday Kataria (Author Page, Twitter @goldenninja3000, YouTube)
Contributors/Writers
Brian Kitson (Author Page, Twitter @kitson301)
Drew Reed (Author Page)
Julia Delbel (Author Page, Twitter @juliadelbel)
Executive Producer/Editor
Lizzie Hill (Author Page, Twitter @mslizziehill)
Recorded on 5/14/22. 
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay.
Julia Delbel’s interview with Michael Waldron

Moon Knight Overall Series and Future Discussion | The Cosmic Circle

In this episode, The Cosmic Circus writers Brian, Ayla, and Drew discuss Marvel's Moon Knight series overall and what they think might happen going forward with the characters.
Show notes: This episode was recorded on 5/7/2022
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay

Moon Knight Episodes 1 and 2 Discussion | The Cosmic Circle

In this episode The Cosmic Circus writers Brian, Ayla, Drew, and Uday discuss the first two episodes of Marvel's Moon Knight series. 
Show notes: This episode was recorded on 4/10/2022 
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay

’The Batman’ Review and Future of the Franchise Discussion (SPOILERS) | The Cosmic Circle

In this exciting episode The Cosmic Circus writers Emily, Ayla, Drew and Uday discuss The Batman and the possible future of the franchise. SPOILERS for the movie are discussed so of course it's best you go see the Robert Pattinson starring film, now in theaters before you listen to this podcast!
Show notes:
This episode was recorded on 3/13/2022
Superhero theme by HumanoideVFX on Pixabay

'Phineas and Ferb’ Talk with Leah Jones of The She Will Rock You Podcast | Interview

We are so excited to welcome Leah Jones from the She Will Rock You podcast @shewillrockupod to the Cosmic Cafe for a discussion on the Disney Channel show Phineas and Ferb and the good vibes surrounding it. Follow Leah at @leah_elizabethj on Twitter! 
FMI about She Will Rock You Podcast visit shewillrockyou.com