Harumphs, Holidays & Doomsday (Ep. 4)

Jim Hill and Dan Graney unwrap a stocking full of Marvel mayhem in this fourth episode of the Marvel Us Disney reboot — a show equal parts MCU, theme-park history, and pop-culture cheer.

They start with LEGO’s new Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails (yes, that’s T-A-I-L-S), plus a check-in on Jeremy Renner, David Harbour, and this year’s Marvel merch blitz, Unwrap the Universe. From there it’s on to the big one: Avengers: Doomsday. The Russos return, Robert Downey Jr. re-enters the MCU — as Doctor Doom — and the franchise looks to reset the board ahead of Secret Wars.

Later, Jim and Dan explore Simu Liu’s “love letter to superhero movies,” Patrick Stewart’s possible farewell, and a “What If” worth debating — would Marvel even exist without the MCU?

Finally, Jim opens the vault for Theme Park Archaeology, uncovering the Marvel attractions that never were — from Hong Kong’s Oscorp Tower of Terror to Disneyland’s unbuilt Wakanda expansion — and a first look at Rocket & Groot’s Galaxy Spin coming to Disney Cruise Line.

HIGHLIGHTS

• LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails debuts Nov 14 on Disney+
• Avengers: Doomsday trailer drops Dec 19 with Avatar: Fire & Ash
• Simu Liu’s “love letter” to superhero movies & Patrick Stewart’s rumored retirement
• MCU legacy talk: Kang, Shuri, and the future of Black Panther
• Theme Park Archaeology: the Marvel rides that never made it to the parks
• Rocket & Groot’s Galaxy Spin sets sail March 10, 2026 aboard the Disney Adventure

Hosts

Jim Hill — @JimHillMedia | @JimHillMedia | jimhillmedia.com
Dan Graney — @TheHubbubbery | @TheHubbubbery | thehubbubbery.com

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Production Credits

Edited by Dave Grey
Produced by Eric Hersey — Strong Minded Agency

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