Women of Marvel

It’s a Marvel Studios’ WandaVision extravaganza! To kick off this jam-packed episode, Ellie chats with head writer Jac Schaeffer about her approach to Wanda’s story arc, journeying through the decades, and much more. Then, we hear from Elizabeth Olsen, Kathryn Hahn, and Teyonah Parris about stepping into the shoes of Wanda Maximoff, Agatha Harkness, and Monica Rambeau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Women’s History Month! Today, Women of Marvel celebrates with a special roundtable featuring some of the amazing women working at Marvel. Judy is joined by our colleagues Haley Conatser, Jennifer Lai, Faith D’Isa, and Alana Herrnson to talk all things fandom! Even though these women have different roles, their love for Marvel’s characters, stories and community knows no bounds. After the interview, make sure to stay tuned for a clip from Marvel’s Declassified’s final episode titled “ Fandom Through the Ages”. In the clip, fellow woman of Marvel, Lorraine Cink, chats with the legendary Yaya Han about cosplay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Women of Marvel is taking us back! With the return of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Black Panther run on February 24th, we decided to revisit Angelique’s conversation with professor, rapper and all-around ”Cool Girl” Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo AKA Sammus (yes, that Sammus!). Join Judy and Angélique for this encore episode about hip-hop, Afro-futurism and all things nerdy. If you want a refresher in anticipation for Black Panther #23, sign up for Marvel Unlimited to get access to all the Black Panther lore that came before. Also launching on February 24th is Marvel’s Voices Legacy #1 - an amazing anthology featuring some of the most beloved Marvel characters! The comic features stories written by acclaimed writers like Nnedi Okorafor, Tochi Onyebuchi, Stephanie Williams and many, many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surprises abound in Marvel Studios’ WandaVision, streaming now on Disney+! Judy chats with costume designer Mayes Rubeo about what it was like to jump between eras and styles as she worked on this show. Plus, Rubeo shares some insights from her decades-long career in the field of costume design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Women of Marvel is ringing in the new year with Phoenix Carnevale, martial artist extraordinaire! Join Ellie and guest cohost Jamie Frevele for this encore of one of our favorite episodes. Phoenix Carnevale delivers an impressive one-two punch: she can spar like a real-life super hero AND she’s a massive Marvel fan. Guest co-host Jamie Frevele (Editor, marvel.com) has a deep conversation with Phoenix about her philosophy as a trainer, actor, and fight commentator. A lifelong comic book reader, Phoenix shares how characters like Daredevil, Wolverine, and Storm have inspired her both personally and professionally. Plus, two announcements! First off, we’re introducing “Asked and Answered With the Women of Marvel.” Every two weeks on marvel.com, this series will spotlight a different woman of Marvel by asking her anything from “What’s the best advice you’ve gotten?” to “When humans live on Mars, what one food must we bring?” Installments of this series will show up on http://marvel.com/womenofmarvel every other Friday starting tomorrow. Also, announcing Women of Marvel #1, Women of Marvel’s first comic, coming this April! Get in on the ground floor with this amazing assembly of writers and artists from all over entertainment. Comics legend Louise Simonson kicks things off with a must-read introduction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! This week Ellie chats with two very special guests about Marvel’s newest series, Marvel’s Declassified. This Week in Marvel’s Lorraine Cink, co-host of Marvel’s Declassified, and Women of Marvel’s own Rebecca Seidel, senior producer of Marvel’s Declassified, join the show to give a behind-the-scenes look into the show and all the exciting episodes to come! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

’Tis the season for Marvel toys! Whether you’re a casual fan or an avid collector, chances are you’ve come across a Marvel toy or action figure that’s brought some joy into your day. In the “Unboxed” episode of Marvel’s 616, streaming now in Disney+, we meet toy experts, designers from Hasbro and Funko, toy photographers, and pro collectors who show us how toys and fandom connect. Angélique chats with Sarah Ramos, who directed this episode, about what she learned about the toy industry and how she sees the world of toys differently now. Plus, speaking of toys and the holidays, Angélique and Ellie share their Marvel gift picks for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miles Morales is everywhere—and now, you can journey with him even further in Marvel’s Miles Morales: Spider-Man. But the adventure doesn’t stop with the game. Writer Brittney Morris penned a prequel novel for the game, also out now, called Marvel’s Miles Morales: Spider-Man - Wings of Fury. Angélique chats with Brittney about her unusual path into becoming an author, what it was like to write a Miles Morales book, and why gaming is so important to her. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is available here: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales/ And Brittney’s book, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Wings of Fury is available here: https://titanbooks.com/70338-marvels-spider-man-miles-morales-wings-of-fury/. Headshot by Tori Stauffer Photography: www.toristauffer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl take center stage in the upcoming "Marvel Spotlight" episode of Marvel's 616, streaming on Disney+! The moving final episode of this documentary series follows two classes of high school students as they rehearse the Marvel Spotlight plays. To get an inside look, Ellie chats with Alison Brie, who directed the episode. Alison reflects on her own experiences with high school theater and shares some behind-the-scenes stories. Then, Ellie hops on a call with Madeline Stanley and Briana Morales, who starred in the plays. They talk about what they learned from performing as Squirrel Girl and Ms. Marvel—and what it was like to rehearse with a film crew in the room. "Marvel's 616" premieres exclusively on Disney+ tomorrow, November 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natacha Bustos is part of the next generation of elite artists, Marvel’s Stormbreakers! Ellie spoke to the Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur artist about her colorful career, including what it’s like to be a part of Marvel’s brand new talent distinction program. Marvel fans, Bustos is one to keep an eye on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh, the horror! With Halloween nigh, we’ve summoned associate editor Sarah Brunstad and assistant editor Lauren Amaro for a bone-chilling broadcast. Join Ellie and our guest editors for a dissection of what goes into making a macabre Marvel comic, featuring frightening favorites like Werewolf by Night and Immortal Hulk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phoenix Carnevale delivers an impressive one-two punch: she can spar like a real-life Super Hero AND she’s a massive Marvel fan. Guest co-host Jamie Frevele (Editor, marvel.com) has a deep conversation with Phoenix about her philosophy as a trainer, actor, and fight commentator. A lifelong comic book reader, Phoenix shares how characters like Daredevil, Wolverine, and Storm have inspired her both personally and professionally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avengers Assemble!…for fifth period. In the high-spirited middle-grade novel Avengers Assembly, Marvel’s youngest characters find themselves in an after-school program for Super Heroes, where they must fend off every threat from super villains to peer pressure. Guest host and Marvel.com editor Christine Dinh caught up with author Preeti Chhibber to discuss what it was like to write Miles Morales, Kamala Khan, and Doreen Green, as well as what it would be like to have Quicksilver as your vice principal and Ant-Man as your teacher. Notebooks open, pencils ready! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to be an Avenger? Answer: mocap suits, very heavy helmet-cameras, and lots of talent. Angélique caught up with some of the actors behind earth’s mightiest heroes in Marvel’s Avengers video game, including Laura Bailey (Black Widow), Sandra Saad (Ms. Marvel), and Jolene Andersen (Monica Rappaccini). With as much chemistry in real-life as in the game, the group talked about everything from the unique performance capture process to favorite stories from the set! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Choose your own adventure? How about choose your own…Avenger? The time has finally come: Marvel’s Avengers is being released on all platforms tomorrow, September 4! In this highly-anticipated new game, you can assemble your own roster of Avengers and play as the hero of your choice. In the first of two episodes celebrating the arrival of Marvel’s Avengers, Ellie and Angélique share what they're most looking forward to about the game. Then, Ellie chats with three people who worked on the game’s development: Hannah MacLeod (Narrative Designer), Rose Hunt (Senior Producer), and Magali Stretton (Senior Game Designer). They share some of their favorite stories from putting the game together, as well as advice for people just getting started in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She-Hulk is one of Marvel’s strongest, smartest, and funniest characters, so Ellie called up She-Hulk expert Lorraine Cink, one of Marvel’s strongest, smartest, and funniest real-life women. Lorraine enlightens Ellie about She-Hulk’s storied history with the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and as a headliner of her own books. Plus, she dishes about what you can expect from the green bombshell in the explosive comics event, Empyre! Be sure to catch Lorraine on This Week In Marvel and Earth’s Mightiest Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author Sam Maggs is, much like the title character of her book The Unstoppable Wasp: Built On Hope, unstoppable. A Star Wars geek with a master’s degree and a passion for women in STEM, Maggs has written characters from Spider-Man to Captain Marvel and, today, she tells Ellie what it was like to get acquainted with the young hero Nadia Van Dyne! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is now in its seventh and final season, rounding out an epic seven-year run. The whole season is full of surprises, but the latest episode is an especially big moment for Elizabeth Henstridge, who plays Agent Jemma Simmons: it’s her directorial debut! In this on-set interview with Judy, Elizabeth talks about what it was like to direct for the first time, how she built up her directing skills for an extra-challenging episode, and how it feels to look back at seven seasons of S.H.I.E.L.D. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Characters like Misty Knight and Captain Marvel have an additional, perhaps under-appreciated super power in the iconography of their hair. Who could speak to this better than Misty Knight herself, Marvel’s Luke Cage actor Simone Missick? We’re throwing it back to our 2018 conversation with Missick and Angélique (before she was a host!), in which they discussed the influential cultural role hair plays on and off the screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year, in celebration of Pride Month and in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Judy and Sana spoke to writers Vita Ayala, Tini Howard, and Leah Williams about everything from breakthrough moments in their careers to Queer representation in comics. It’s Pride month once again, and we are physically isolated but hardly alone. Now joined by Ellie, the hosts continue to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride by listening back to this personality-packed interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2018, Judy spoke to video game journalists Andrea Rene, Terri Schwartz, and Allegra Frank about their collective experiences in the world of gaming. Today, Andrea joins Judy for a follow-up conversation about how the video game industry has changed since then, including how it has evolved to adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. Eager to continue the conversation? If you’d like to hear from the perspectives of gamers, themselves, check out our previous interview with Jay-Ann Lopez and Chelsea Cueto of Black Girl Gamers: https://www.marvel.com/articles/digital-series/women-of-marvel-black-girl-gamers-inclusive-spaces Plus, exciting news! Women of Marvel has a new host! We’re thrilled to welcome Ellie Pyle to the family. With an impressive background in all facets of entertainment including video games, we think this episode is a perfect introduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Women of Marvel is taking a step back to acknowledge the current state of unrest in the United States, and to stand in solidarity with the Black community. In place of an episode this week, Angélique Roché reflects on this moment and recommends five other podcasts to listen to. These are shows that give historical context to #BlackLivesMatter, amplify the work of journalists of color, and celebrate Black joy. Angélique Roché's list of recommended podcasts: Afropunk Solution Sessions: https://afropunk.com/solution-sessions/ Code Switch: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch The Stoop: http://www.thestoop.org/ Reveal: https://www.revealnews.org/episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you were to combine Ironheart’s brilliance, Shuri’s technological prowess, and She-Hulk’s wit, you might end up with a character like Sammus. A rap artist, professor, sound designer, gamer, and much more, Sammus does it all. Through music that merges pop culture and poetry, and coursework that crosses academia with Afrofuturism, Sammus is certified Marvel material. Angélique recently called up Sammus to talk about her multi-faceted career, and how her nerdy passions continue to inspire her work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From arcade games to Iron Man VR, Marvel has been a mainstay of the gaming world since its humble beginnings. Today, the gaming community includes billions of players from all over the globe, including Jay-Ann Lopez and Chelsea Cueto, whose legions of followers comprise their gaming collective, Black Girl Gamers (BGG). Angélique and Judy recently called up Lopez and Cueto to discuss how BGG has paved the way for the future of the community by creating a safe, inclusive space for women of color in gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Times best-selling author Nic Stone is a brilliant, inspirational writer of young-adult literature. Shuri is a brilliant, inspirational young adult in Marvel Comics. That’s why Stone’s newest book, “Shuri: A Black Panther Novel,” which debuts May 5, promises to be a brilliant, inspirational story, and a welcome addition to the Marvel pantheon of prose. Judy and Sana recently called Stone for an all-encompassing conversation about the ups and downs of her career, as well the influences behind her latest novel from Marvel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magical beings of Marvel assemble to learn mystic arts and make hearts so dark tremble. Strange Academy, the newest book for your shelf — it has magic, it has New Orleans, it has the Doctor (Strange) himself! So Kathleen Wisneski, associate editor on the book, joins us today for a special inside look. Join our hosts Judy, Sana, and Angelique as they peek into this world of mystique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Galactus cometh, Jennifer produceth, and Lauren writeth! In this behind-the-scenes look at MARVELS, the action-packed audio-fiction podcast based on the Kurt Busiek/Alex Ross graphic novel of the same name, writer Lauren Shippen and producer Jennifer Manel dish about the surreal experiences of bringing the Fantastic Four to the world of audio, working with actors Method Man and AnnaSophia Robb, and much much more. Make sure to listen to MARVELS, now available wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from C2E2 in Chicago, Judy Stephens hosts a ~ spicy ~ panel with celebrated writers Rainbow Rowell (Runaways), Eve Ewing (Champions), Gail Simone (Domino), and Leah Williams (X-Factor). They talk about pushing boundaries in comics, as well as what it’s like to step into Marvel’s long lineage of characters while keeping their own creative voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is Spider-Man without his signature red and blue? Black Widow without her black suit? This episode highlights the critical role fashion plays in comics, through a discussion with fashion historian Dr. Valerie Steele about placing comic clothing in a cultural context, followed by a chat with artist Kris Anka about his process of designing (and re-designing) costumes for comic book characters. And if that wasn’t enough, Marvel Talent Relations Coordinator Emily Newcomen guest co-hosts! Emily draws from a wealth of Marvel experience, a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and weekly Marvel #BestDressed posts on Twitter, lending some valuable expertise to this week’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When she started working at Marvel in the late 1970s, Jo Duffy was eager to make a splash. As a Marvel editor and writer, she worked on Power Man and Iron Fist, Doctor Strange, early Star Wars comics, and countless other titles. She tells Judy and Sana about her early days as a Super Hero fan, being one of the first women to work in the Marvel bullpen, and laying the groundwork for future women of Marvel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sana calls up Tokata Iron Eyes, a 16-year-old leader within her indigenous community. From an early age, Tokata has stood up for Lakota land and worked to amplify her community’s history and legacy. Speaking over the phone from the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, Tokata reflects on the power of storytelling and why she’s so passionate about empowering other young people in her community. For more about Tokata, and to see her story immortalized in a Marvel comic book, watch the next episode of Marvel’s Hero Project, streaming January 17 on Disney+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy sits down with Elizabeth Hurley, who joined the cast of Marvel’s Runaways this season as the magical and sinister Morgan le Fay. But first: who even is Morgan le Fay? To answer that question, Judy and Sana welcome Lorraine Cink to the studio to give them the lowdown on Morgan le Fay’s character in the comics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ally Maki plays Mina Hess in Marvel's Cloak & Dagger and voices Giggle McDimples in Toy Story 4. When she's not onscreen, she's busy running the Asian American Girl Club, an apparel brand she founded that's focused on redefining what it means to be a modern Asian American woman. Judy and Sana welcome her into the studio to talk about her acting career, founding her owncompany, and why it's important to own your narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy, Sana, and Angélique share standout memories from an eventful year at Marvel and beyond! Their highlights include the five-year anniversary of Kamala Khan, the red carpet for Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel, and the recent launch of Marvel’s Hero Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Judy and Angélique board the Millennium Falcon and journey to the Star Wars Expanded Universe! First, Judy speaks with Rebecca Roanhorse, writer of the new novel Resistance Reborn. The book is part of “Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” a series of books and comics connected to the upcoming film. Then, Judy goes to Lucasfilm in San Francisco and sits down with Jennifer Heddle, Executive Editor of Star Wars books for Disney Publishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the help of Alice Rosenthal (Business & Content Manager for Licensing & Creative Services) and Lorraine Cink (Senior Creative Producer, cohost of This Week in Marvel), Judy, Sana, and Angélique give you the rundown on which Marvel gifts will make you the most loved gift-giver in your family this holiday season. Looking for certain types of gifts in particular? Here are all the categories they get into: (3:47) – TO READ (8:37) – TO WEAR (13:27) – TO PLAY (17:40) – TO USE / TO LIVE (22:51) – TO WATCH --- Box sets of films based on Action-packed stories Socks with our heroes drawn In all their glories Funkos in loot crates all tied up with strings These are a few of our favorite things! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens after a comic is written and drawn? To close out their behind-the-scenes look at the making of EXCALIBUR, Judy and Sana talk through all the finishing touches with Assistant Editor Annalise Bissa and colorist Erick Arciniega. Plus, Editor-in-Chief CB Cebulski returns to tie it all together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy and Sana begin a two-episode journey into how comic books get made, from concept to final product. To do this, they go behind the scenes of the new EXCALIBUR run, interviewing creators at all stages of the process. In Part 1, they introduce EXCALIBUR with Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief CB Cebulski, then talk to Senior Editor Jordan D. White, writer Tini Howard, and artist Marcus To. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In just a few short years, Jen Bartel's art has jumped from the pages of comics to all kinds of places — Adidas shoes, Metallica posters, pins, and so much more. She tells Judy and Sana all about how she finally nailed down her singular style, how a combination of fan art and reliability helped land her first big jobs, and why mentoring new artists is so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Judy sits down with actress and cancer activist (or "actor-vist") Sharon Blynn about the mission behind her foundation, Bald is Beautiful, and her experience in Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home. You may recognize her as Soren, the Skrull refugee who fought side-by-side with her husband Talos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorraine Cink returns to highlight the magnificent women Super Heroes throughout Marvel history! In this special 2010s edition, she covers the introduction of our latest crew of heavy-hitters including Ms. Marvel, Iron Heart, Moon Girl, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorraine Cink chats with playwright Masi Asare about "Mirror of Most Value", part of the Marvel Spotlight program which creates plays for teenagers. They talk about how to recreate fanfiction for the stage, Ms. Marvel's intense relatability, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Playwright Karen Zacarias joined Sana for a discussion about her new work "Squirrel Girl Goes to College" for the Marvel Spotlight program, which creates stage plays for teenagers. They chat about her getting into writing as a way to empathize with a former bully, reading and collecting comics with her husband, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sana and Judy welcome comedian and podcaster Jackie Kashian to discuss her proud Marvel fandom from reading comics, watching film and tv, to playing the video games. They also talk about her podcast, the Dork Forest, and how it exists as a place for people to fully embrace their biggest dorkdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow podcasters Caroline Ervin and Cristen Conger of “Unladylike” join Judy and Sana to talk about their new book “Unladylike: A Field Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy and Claiming Your Space” and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy and Sana celebrate their 10th San Diego Comic-Con panel by stacking the stage with eight amazing Marvel women: Kathleen Wisneski (Associate Comics Editor), Nnedi Okorafor (Marvel writer); Amanda Conner (Marvel artist), Trinh Tran (Executive, Production & Development, Marvel Studios), Vanessa Marshall (Voice Actor, Games and Animation), Aimee Carlson (VP of Original Programming, Marvel TV), Becka McIntosh (Director of Operations, Marvel Games), and Victoria Alonso (EVP, Production, Marvel Studios). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy sits down with three women who were central to the making of 'Wolverine: The Lost Trail': Chloe Prasinos (Associate Director), Chloe Wilson (Producer), and Angélique Roché (Consulting Producer). You can now listen to 'Wolverine: The Lost Trail' on any podcast player, including Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorraine Cink returns with another collection of women Super Heroes throughout Marvel history, this time featuring The Runaways, Shuri, Kate Bishop and more from the 2000s! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy and Sana talk to fellow podcaster Teresa McElroy about lowering the barrier of entry for intimidating topics, raising a family, and co-hosting a podcast called Shmanners with her husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices