Guess who’s back?! That’ right, after an *extended* hiatus your wayward podcasters have assembled to discuss a massive back catalogue of content. From the tragic past of our scarlet haired super spy to the arena of the gods, there is a lot to cover. That's right: Black Widow, Loki, What If?, Eternals, Hawkeye, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Moon Knight, …

What has a wise-cracking wayward immigrant, a snarky bestie and a furry companion to guide us through a whole new world? Your favourite MCU based podcast! That's right, we're back and we're talking Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The format may be a bit different but we are still chalk full of opinions on this latest foray in to our favo…

Who is Captain America? In the final outing with Falcon and the Winter Soldier we are here to talk about the finale of Sam's epic journey and the butts he kicked along the way. And we haven't forgotten about our favourite metal armed brooding bestie, Bucky. Join us for a deep dive into this episode with your hosts, as always, Daniel, Anna and Marti…

It's the penultimate episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier! Things are gearing up to the (hopefully) epic finale but first we are here to talk about all the important episode 5 details: the battles, the montages, the footwear! And much much more. Your hosts as always are Daniel, Anna and Martin…

Things are getting intense in this new corner of the MCU and we are here for every minute of it! We are talking episode four of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the fight scenes, the snarky comments, that moment and so much more, join us! Your hosts as always are Daniel, Anna and Martin.De către A Marvellous Lunch Break

We are halfway through this season of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier and it feels like things are just gearing up on the pod! Join us as we talk, Madripoor, new character and the benefits of snake based drinks. Your hosts as always are Dan, Anna and Martin.De către A Marvellous Lunch Break

It's time for our second outing with The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. There is lots to talk about including the new Star-Spangled Man, Sam and Bucky's first team-up action scene and what's next for our heroes. Your hosts as always are Daniel, Anna and Martin.De către A Marvellous Lunch Break

Strap on your snazzy wings and polish off that metal arm, the Falcon and the Winter Soldier are back. Our faviourite Marvellous odd couple are dusting themselves off post blip and we are here to talk about every awesome aerial battle and awkward first date. Your hosts (this time) are Daniel Preston and Anna Harrison.…

The one where we talk about WandaVision! We're back for a very special episode to talk about our favourite robot-witch power couple who have been lighting up our streaming devices. Dust off your red leotard or green spandex and join us as we dive back into our beloved MCU. Your hosts, as ever, are Martin Carter, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.…

Take two! Sorry for the delay but it's finally here: our Spider-season wrap-up episode! Thanks for swinging by our strong and sticky friends! In our finale episode we're talking about our favourite movies, our favourite Spideys, our (choo choo) favourite train scenes and much more! Dan and Martin are giving a 60 second challenge a go and there is e…

If you've ever felt like one Spider-Man just isn't enough, this is the episode for you! We've got the whole Spider-Gang! We're diving into dimension hopping, brand new origin stories and alternate versions of our favourite sticky and strong web-slinger. We've been looking forward to this one for a while so join your hosts as always: Daniel Preston,…

Strap on your symbiote and join us for the gooiest instalment in our Spider Season: Venom. That's right, we're hanging out with Hardy and his alien anti-hero sidekick. AND! We've even snuck in a little quiz! Test your marvel mettle against your hosts: Daniel Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.De către A Marvellous Lunch Break

It's time to talk about the latest iteration of our favourite sticky and strong web head: Tom Holland's Spider-Man! And it's two for the price of one, we're coming home to talk 2017's Homecoming and going the distance with 2019's Far From Home. We revisit our past pods where we discussed our official MCU Spidey and contemplate whether the MLB Spide…

Hello from all of our respective sheltered places! In keeping with the off-kilter ways of the world, we are breaking with our current episode plan to ask all the hard hitting questions: which Marvel character would be the worst to be quarantined with? And who would be the best? All this and more (plus some new tech, please bear with us)! And let us…

It's time for our final swing into the Garfield years! And it's another divisive one for your podcasters! Who thought the Amazing Spider-Man 2 dub-stepped its way into the upper ranks of Spidey cinema? And who thought it plunged from the clock tower towards the bottom of the pile? Your hosts as always are Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carte…

Welcome to the next Spider-Man era! That's right it's time for the Garfield years and the Amazing Spider-Man. We're trading in squishy faces and questionable dance moves for super coiffed hair and moody skateboarding montages! Join us on this episode as we swing into a new spider-verse. Your hosts as always are Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin…

No putting it off any longer, it’s time to delve into our dark side, cut an emo fringe and practice our sick(ening) dance moves. That’s right it’s time for Spider-Man 3. In this episode of the pod we’re discussing our final Tobey Maguire instalment in the SpiderVerse. Did they stick the landing? Were there enough villains? And which one of your int…

It’s for time for Tobey Maguire’s second outing as our favourite web-head and in this episode, we're chatting about eight-legged-freak Doc Ock’s masterplan, Harry’s backhand, MJ’s wardrobe and much much more. Spidey may be questioning his work-life balance but MLB Spider Season is here to stay! Your hosts as always are Dan Preston, Anna Harrison an…

We’re back! Marvellous Lunch Break Season 3 (SPIDER SEASON) is web-swinging into your ears with 2002’s Spider-Man. Does our first silver screen intro to the strong and sticky superhero hold up after all these years? Does that award-winning kiss send shivers down your spine? Or does it make us pine for a different kind of neighbourhood? Join us as w…

It’s the most Marvellous time of the year! Join us for our X-mas pod which includes a Secret Santa, special (to us) guests and Season 3 theme reveal! Holiday greetings from your hosts as ever Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.De către A Marvellous Lunch Break

Join us for a final foray into the marvellous mutant world that is the XCU. We wrap up our X-Men journey with an breakdown of our highs and lows, answer some listener questions and compete for the MLB Quiz Crown. Your hosts as ever are Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.De către A Marvellous Lunch Break

Get ready for some snarky comments and foul language, it’s time to talk about motor mouth merc Deadpool. It’s a two for one special on this episode of the pod as we discuss Deadpool AND Deadpool 2. Join us as we dive deep into these ultra-violent ultra-out there instalments of the XCU. Your hosts as ever are Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Ca…

After web-swinging his way back on to our screens, it’s time for us to chat about our favourite sticky and strong super hero: Spider-Man! He’s far from his friendly neighbourhood and in this episode we’re discussing his post blip holiday plans, European fashion choices and Peter Tingle. Join us for this special bonus episode that brings the MCU Pha…

Spread those wings and join us for our Dark Phoenix episode! We are coming in hot, straight out of the cinema with our immediate reactions to the final instalment of this iteration of the XCU! Join us as we burn bright and dive deep into the farewell to the X-Men franchise. Your hosts as ever are Anna Harrison, Martin Carter and Dan Preston.…

It's the end of days! Or at least the end of our XCU re-watch, counting down to X-Men Dark Phoenix. In this episode we are chatting about our first introduction to the new Jean Grey, superhero costuming and whether we are ready for the rise of the Phoenix. Your hosts as ever are Daniel Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.…

The end isn’t near, it’s here! It’s time for part two of our epic Avengers: Endgame podcast. We discuss that final battle scene, tick off more of our heroes and where the MCU goes from here. Your hosts as ever are Daniel Preston, Anna Harrison and martin Carter.De către A Marvellous Lunch Break

An extra special movie deserves an extra special episode. There is so much to chat about we’re breaking our pod into two parts. So join us for the beginning of the End(game). We discuss immediate reactions, a post-Thanos universe and the all-time greatest hero of MCU. Your hosts as ever are Daniel Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.…

We’re going back to the past! Or is it the future? We meet up with some old favourites and some fresh faces in this week’s episode where we’ll be chatting about the Days of Future Past. The X-Men get paradoxical as they skip through time in an effort to re-write past wrongs – and we don’t just mean The Last Stand. Your hosts as ever are Daniel Pres…

Part of the journey is the end. But not quite yet! With Endgame on the horizon in this bonus episode we discuss our hopes, dreams and fears for the next Avengers installment. Strap on your quantum armor and join your hosts, as always, Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.De către A Marvellous Lunch Break

Hit that reset button we’re kicking off the final phase of our XCU countdown with X-Men: First Class. Were these fresh faces a return to form for the franchise? Or does this groovy reboot need to be sent back to school? All this and more on this week’s pod. Your hosts as ever are Daniel Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.…

Unsheathe those claws one more time as we close out our Wolvie focused trilogy and get gritty with Logan. He's older but is he wiser? Did this ferocious finale give our grumpiest X-man the send-off he deserved? Beware the light and join us on this week's pod. Your hosts as ever are Daniel Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.…

Get ready to go higher, further, faster in this episode of a Marvellous Lunch Break as we welcome the newest member of MCU, Captain Marvel. Did Danvers dazzle? Will we ever see that freaky feline or Fury’s fresh face again? Lots of questions, even more opinions, fire up your photon fists and join us on the pod. Your hosts as ever are Daniel Preston…

Join us on a journey to Japan in this week episode! Dust of your samurai sword and watch out for heart-spiders as we discuss our second Wolvie focused film. We’ll chat about whether this XCU instalment has aged as well as Hugh Jackman or if we’re ready to say Sayonara to the indestructible Logan. Your hosts, as ever, are Dan Preston, Anna Harrison …

It's time for the first solo outing of everyone's favourite adamantium-clawed X-Men, Wolverine. Relive the origin story of the ill-tempered, razor-sharp Logan, complete scary bro fingernails and disappointing motormouth mercenaries. They say misery loves company so join your hosts, as ever, Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.…

It's the one year anniversary of A Marvellous Lunch Break! In this bonus birthday episode, Martin serves up some MCU themed snacks and cocktails and 'Challenge Anna-ka' returns but this time the speed-talking shoes are on the other feet. We even made time for some Avengers: Endgame predictions and discuss our x-citing Season 2 adventures. Ok.. it's…

We close our first X-trilogy with Marvel’s first attempt at the Dark Phoenix in X-Men: The Last Stand. Was it better than we remembered or did it leave us longing for a new class? Practice your moody stare and join us for this instalment of a Marvellous Lunch Break with your hosts, as always, Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.…

In this eXcellent instalment of a Marvellous Lunch Break we’re talking about X2: X-Men United! We revisit this 2003 “classic” and discuss awkward family conversations, Storm’s new hair/voice and teeth acting – among other things. Buckle your X-jet seatbelts and join lunchtime companions Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.…

Welcome to Season 2 of a Marvellous Lunch Break! This week we kick off our countdown to the release of Dark Phoenix with the X-Men movie that started it all. Retract those claws, grab your lunch, it’s time for A Marvellous Lunch break. Your hosts are as ever, Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.…

Guess who’s back? It’s the tiniest avenger and two thirds of your Marvellous Lunch Break team! To celebrate the UK DVD release of Ant-Man and the Wasp we bring you another special episode where we discuss the littlest dynamic duo in the MCU. Does Wasp live up to the buzz? And which Scott-size was our favourite? All this plus an exciting announcemen…

We’ve lost a true legend in the world of comics, the marvellous Stan Lee. His imagination helped build the sweeping epic that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe and give rise to some of the greatest superheroes in comic book history. In this special episode of the podcast, we discuss the Marvel maestro’s many roles in the MCU movies and our favourite…

We're back, back, back again for one final episode as we wrap up Season 1, looking back on the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe to date, giving out some awards, doing the ultimate film ranking and playing the most chaotic Marvel based quiz in podcast history. So strap in to your Quinjet and join Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter for one l…

It's here! Finally! It's the end of days! And also the end of Series 1 (apart from the re-cap of course). We've made it through all the films in Phase 1 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and we're at it's glittering, murderous, shocking climax. So join us, before 50% of us turn to dust, for the finale that is Infinity War! As ever, your hosts are Da…

Take a step back in time to earlier this year when our podcast equipment was still a bit ropey... and when Black Panther was released in cinemas! We're on the cusp of an Infinity War at this point and a quick hijinx through Wakanda was the detour we were all happy to take. So grab your black spandex suit, or fake arm if that's more your thing, and …

We're back! After a wee break to Asgard and back, your intrepid podcasters three are ready to review the third installment in the Thor triology - it's the end times, it's Ragnarok! Throw the Marvel rulebook out the window and join us for an intergalactic trip through new realms, new characters, new haircuts and... Hulk butt!? Your hosts are as ever…

It's time to go back to school and re-visit one of the MCU's most prominent screen heroes - Spidey! Not Toby, not Andrew, but this time it's Tom's turn out of the park as everyone's favourite friendly neighbourhood web-slinger. But in a busy MCU packed full of fan favourites, can the third big-screen iteration of Spiderman pack a punch? Join us to …

Is your dad a massive planet? Starlord's is, apparently! Join us for this week's pod as we discuss the weird, wonderful - and possibly woeful world(s) or Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. The countdown is on the Infinity War, so catch up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this week's episode! As ever, your hosts are Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and …

Things are about to get magical in the MCU! We’re taking a trip to dimensions untold in the trilogy mind-bending Dr Strange! Sit back and enjoy another Marvel filled lunch break with your hosts Dan Preston, Anna Harrison and Martin Carter.De către A Marvellous Lunch Break

It's time to pick your side in the ultimate game of 'oh I hope I don't get picked last' but this time, with superheroes! Grab your best super-mates and get ready to fight a team of your... other super-mates in the biggest head-to-head battle in cinematic history! Apart from maybe Lord of the Rings there were loads of people in that. Join Dan Presto…

We hope you're hungry - it's time for another Marvellous lunch break! Although this one is probably more of a light snack or hors d'oeuvre given how teeny-tiny Ant-Man is... With a whole new cast of characters and the first origin story in a long time, Ant-Man has some big (or should that be miniscule) expectations resting upon it's incy-wincy shou…

The A-Team are back out in force in this week's A Marvellous Lunch Break! We're hopping around saving the globe with everyone's favourite set of superheroes - the Avengers! Between partying and PTSD Tony Stark has accidentally created an AI kill-bot hell bent on ruling the world. Can Cap, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye save the day? …