Jean Grey | Nerdologists https://nerdologists.com Where to jump in on board games, anime, books, and movies as a Nerd Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:10:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://nerdologists.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/nerdologists-favicon.png Jean Grey | Nerdologists https://nerdologists.com 32 32 How Would We Reset Marvel Characters? https://nerdologists.com/2025/11/how-would-we-reset-marvel-characters/ https://nerdologists.com/2025/11/how-would-we-reset-marvel-characters/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:02:24 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=9889 Who does Marvel need to freshen up or reintroduce after the events of Secret Wars? We dive into that on this weeks #10MinMarvel.

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Marvel gave us a lot of great origins and characters in the MCU. But as we come up on Secret Wars, it’s a chance to redo some things, bring back characters or even just start anew. On this weeks 10 Minute Marvel podcast, we’re going through a number of characters who maybe would be well served with coming back or a new take on them, and how we would want to see Marvel do that. Plus the news and rumors as always.

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We also run a Patreon and that is another way you can help support. The Patreon, found here, goes to help improve the quality of the 10 Minute Marvel Podcast, pay for advertising and more. It also helps improve the Malts and Meeples YouTube Channel and Nerdologists.com website. Thank you, again, for listening and for considering supporting us financially.

Comments or Questions: Who needs to be Reintroduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Let us know down in the comment section who you think needs to be reintroduced or freshened up in the MCU? You can so that here or on the video over on YouTube.

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What’s Next For Ironheart Characters – #10MinMarvel S3128 https://nerdologists.com/2025/07/whats-next-for-ironheart-characters-10minmarvel-s3128/ https://nerdologists.com/2025/07/whats-next-for-ironheart-characters-10minmarvel-s3128/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:43:25 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=9684 Where do characters from Ironheart go now that the show is done? We come up with a number of ideas on this weeks #10MinMarvel.

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There are five big characters who feel like they should show up again in the MCU from Ironheart. But where could they show up next? We tackle that question as we look towards the future and reflect on where the characters were left in Ironheart. Plus some new teaser footage for Wonder Man and Fantastic Four: First Steps and a bunch of rumors, including a few that are popping up again.

Catch-Up on Videos

What TV Show Should Marvel Do Next?

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We also run a Patreon and that is another way you can help support. The Patreon, found here, goes to help improve the quality of the 10 Minute Marvel Podcast, pay for advertising and more. It also helps improve the Malts and Meeples YouTube Channel and Nerdologists.com website. Thank you, again, for listening and for considering supporting us financially.

Comments or Questions: Where Should Ironheart Characters Show Up Next?

Which Ironheart character are you most excited to see again? And where would you want them to show up next?

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Recasting the Avengers – Marvel Reboot – 10MinMarvel S3E121 https://nerdologists.com/2025/05/recasting-the-avengers-marvel-reboot-10minmarvel-s3e121/ https://nerdologists.com/2025/05/recasting-the-avengers-marvel-reboot-10minmarvel-s3e121/#respond Mon, 19 May 2025 14:44:49 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=9597 If Secret Wars is a secret soft reboot for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who could play the Avengers? That's this weeks #10MinMarvel.

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There was a rumor a couple of weeks ago that Marvel might use Secret Wars to relaunch the MCU. By that, now with X-Men in there, Fantastic Four, and the Avengers characters. But with that they would recast the Avengers. So we took a stab at recasting the OG six Avengers, plus Nick Fury, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, and War Machine. Who do we think could play them if Marvel decided to shake it all up?

Plus we have news and rumors. Including talk at the end of the episode about the Ironheart trailer. So join us for all of those conversations on this weeks 10 Minute Marvel.

Catch Up On Videos

X-Men 10 Year Plan

Ironheart Initial Trailer Impressions

Marvel Unlimited Goody Box

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We also run a Patreon and that is another way you can help support. The Patreon, found here, goes to help improve the quality of the 10 Minute Marvel Podcast, pay for advertising and more. It also helps improve the Malts and Meeples YouTube Channel and Nerdologists.com website. Thank you, again, for listening and for considering supporting us financially.

Comments or Questions: Who Would You Fancast of a Marvel Soft Reboot?

Who would you fancast to take on those roles if Marvel does a soft reboot on actors in the MCU? Do you agree with any of them that we have on our lists?

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Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 Reaction – 10 Minute Marvel S3E112 https://nerdologists.com/2025/03/daredevil-born-again-episode-3-reaction-10-minute-marvel-s3e112/ https://nerdologists.com/2025/03/daredevil-born-again-episode-3-reaction-10-minute-marvel-s3e112/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:19:16 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=9487 Did you like episode 3 of Daredevil Born Again? That's what we're talking about on this weeks 10MinMarvel podcast.

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We’re back this week to talk about more Daredevil Born Again. It’s interesting because this was part of the original plot that was shot. Now they obviously added and changed some elements for it, but was what was originally shot actually good? We discuss that and more about episode three on this weeks 10MinMarvel podcast. Plus news and rumors including Sadie Sink joining the cast of Spider-Man 4, but as what character?

Catch Up on Videos

The Russos Talk about Doomsday and Secret Wars

Comic Round-up Kimono Edition

Ms Marvel Collectible

Sadie Sink joining Spider-Man 4

Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 Initial Thoughts/Impressions

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I hope that you are enjoying the podcast. If you are, there are a few ways that I always talk about that you can support 10 Minute Marvel. Firstly, please consider sharing it with your friends as word of mouth really is a great way to help more people find the podcast, and personal recommendations are always great. As well as then subscribing or leaving a rating and review. Both of those make the podcast easier to find for people looking for a fun Marvel podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify or wherever you get your friendly neighborhood podcasts.

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Comments or Questions: Did You Like Episode 3 of Daredevil Born Again?

What did you think of the episode 3 of Daredevil: Born Again? Did you like the storyline that was originally being told before the reshoots?

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man – #10MinMarvel S3E105 https://nerdologists.com/2025/01/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-10minmarvel-s3e105/ https://nerdologists.com/2025/01/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-10minmarvel-s3e105/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:06:04 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=9392 It's almost time for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Who is excited for the next show that's coming out on Disney+?

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We get a new Marvel show this week. So Greg and I, Peder, are talking about the episode titles that just dropped and new characters that we’re seeing. What is Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man going to be like? That’s are biggest question, and while we have some ideas through people who have watched the show already, we don’t have any spoilers, nor do we want them.

Plus a bunch of rumors to talk about Potential castings for Jean Grey and Rogue? Does Marvel have their eyes on someone to play Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man 4? And the Watcher showing up in live action, when could that occur, and could it be sooner than we might think?

Catch Up on Videos from Last Week

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Episode Titles

Doctor Strange Not Going to be in Doomsday?

Marvel Cards Universe 1994 Pack Openings

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I hope that you are enjoying the podcast. If you are, there are a few ways that I always talk about that you can support 10 Minute Marvel. Firstly, please consider sharing it with your friends as word of mouth really is a great way to help more people find the podcast, and personal recommendations are always great. As well as then subscribing or leaving a rating and review. Both of those make the podcast easier to find for people looking for a fun Marvel podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify or wherever you get your friendly neighborhood podcasts.

We also run a Patreon and that is another way you can help support. The Patreon, found here, goes to help improve the quality of the 10 Minute Marvel Podcast, pay for advertising and more. It also helps improve the Malts and Meeples YouTube Channel and Nerdologists.com website. Thank you, again, for listening and for considering supporting us financially.

Comments or Questions: Are You Excited for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man?

What do you expect from Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man? Is there some story you think they are going to be doing? What episode sounds the most exciting to you?

You can let us know all of those things down in the comment section below, or tweet them to me @TheScando or by using #10MinMarvel. And there is now the Facebook page, as well, where you can join in the conversation here. And follow us on YouTube for more content here.

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Marvel Predictions for 2025 – 10MinMarvel S3E101 https://nerdologists.com/2024/12/marvel-predictions-for-2025-10minmarvel-s3e101/ https://nerdologists.com/2024/12/marvel-predictions-for-2025-10minmarvel-s3e101/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:55:03 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=9344 What crazy predictions do we have for Marvel in 2025? Plus a bunch of news and rumors around Spider-Man 4.

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The holidays are upon us. So that means we’re just about ready for a new year of Marvel content, starting with What If, the final season, starting last night. What are some of our predictions about what Marvel is going to announce, how movies and shows are going to do, and more for 2025? We come up with an interesting list on that.

Plus in the news we have Spider-Man 4 rumors galore as that is expected to film in 2025. And Beyond the Spider-Verse has some familiar names as directors. Plus is Jeff the Land Shark coming to the MCU, what Brad Winderbaum has to say about it.

Finally, just a reminder, 10 Minute Marvel will be on a break for the holiday week. We’ll be back to start the new year with our rankings of the final season of What If.

Catch Up on Videos

What If Titles Revealed

Who Is Marvel’s Front Runner to Play Jean Grey?

Spider-Man’s Homecoming to Marvel?

How to Fit Spider-Man into the MCU Fulltime

Thanks for Listening

I hope that you are enjoying the podcast. If you are, there are a few ways that I always talk about that you can support 10 Minute Marvel. Firstly, please consider sharing it with your friends as word of mouth really is a great way to help more people find the podcast, and personal recommendations are always great. As well as then subscribing or leaving a rating and review. Both of those make the podcast easier to find for people looking for a fun Marvel podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify or wherever you get your friendly neighborhood podcasts.

We also run a Patreon and that is another way you can help support. The Patreon, found here, goes to help improve the quality of the 10 Minute Marvel Podcast, pay for advertising and more. It also helps improve the Malts and Meeples YouTube Channel and Nerdologists.com website. Thank you, again, for listening and for considering supporting us financially.

Comments or Questions: What Are Your Marvel Predictions?

What do you think are going to be the standout or important moments for Marvel in 2025? And is there a prediction that you think is going to be spot on that Greg and I tossed out, even one of the crazier ones?

You can let us know all of those things down in the comment section below, or tweet them to me @TheScando or by using #10MinMarvel. And there is now the Facebook page, as well, where you can join in the conversation here. And follow us on YouTube for more content here.

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Professor X and Mutant Saga Rumors – 10MinMarvel S3E85 https://nerdologists.com/2024/09/professor-x-and-mutant-saga-rumors-10minmarvel-s3e85/ https://nerdologists.com/2024/09/professor-x-and-mutant-saga-rumors-10minmarvel-s3e85/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:30:28 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=9128 Is Marvel getting ready to cast their Professor X? And do they have their big bad for the Mutant Saga. Join us on 10MinMarvel to find out.

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It’s a lighter week for us as we dive into some news and rumors. As a holiday episode we knew we weren’t going to be able to cover as much. But there are some interesting rumors out there worth checking out. Join us as we dive into those and see which ones we like and which ones are more of a miss. Do the Marvel rumors around the Mutant Saga, Agatha All Along, or who Marvel is interested in for Professor X interest us?

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I hope that you are enjoying the podcast. If you are, there are a few ways that I always talk about that you can support 10 Minute Marvel. Firstly, please consider sharing it with your friends as word of mouth really is a great way to help more people find the podcast, and personal recommendations are always great. As well as then subscribing or leaving a rating and review. Both of those make the podcast easier to find for people looking for a fun Marvel podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify or wherever you get your friendly neighborhood podcasts.

We also run a Patreon and that is another way you can help support. The Patreon, found here, goes to help improve the quality of the 10 Minute Marvel Podcast, pay for advertising and more. It also helps improve the Malts and Meeples YouTube Channel and Nerdologists.com website. Thank you, again, for listening and for considering supporting us financially.

Comments or Questions: Professor X Casting?

Is Bryan Cranston your top choice for Professor X? Is he even on the list? Vote in our poll over on YouTube 10 Minute Marvel and let us know. You can find that poll here. Or go to our channel and click on the community tab.

You can let us know all of those things down in the comment section below, or tweet them to me @TheScando or by using #10MinMarvel. And there is now the 10 Minute Marvel Facebook page, as well, where you can join in the conversation here. And follow us on YouTube for more content here.

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X-Men 97 Episode 3 – 10 Minute Marvel S3E63 https://nerdologists.com/2024/04/x-men-97-episode-3-10-minute-marvel-s3e63/ https://nerdologists.com/2024/04/x-men-97-episode-3-10-minute-marvel-s3e63/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:19:34 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=8846 Is X-Men 97 still going strong three episodes in? What stands out to us about it and what are we looking forward to coming up?

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It’s a shorter episode today for 10 Minute Marvel as we’re coming back from a holiday weekend. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a good amount to talk about. We look at episode 3 of X-Men 97. Non-spoiler thoughts, we both really enjoy it and it’s very much in line with the comics but that’s not a bad thing. So join us as we talk about that plus news and rumors on this weeks podcast episode.

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I hope that you are enjoying the podcast. If you are, there are a few ways that I always talk about that you can support 10 Minute Marvel. Firstly, please consider sharing it with your friends as word of mouth really is a great way to help more people find the podcast, and personal recommendations are always great. As well as then subscribing or leaving a rating and review. Both of those make the podcast easier to find for people looking for a fun Marvel podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify or wherever you get your friendly neighborhood podcasts.

We also run a Patreon and that is another way you can help support. The Patreon, found here, goes to help improve the quality of the 10 Minute Marvel Podcast, pay for advertising and more. It also helps improve the Malts and Meeples YouTube Channel and Nerdologists.com website. Thank you, again, for listening and for considering supporting us financially.

Comments or Questions: X-Men 97 Episode 3 Thoughts?

Are you enjoying X-Men 97 as it is coming out? What did you think about the plotlines that they used for this episode?

You can let us know all of those things down in the comment section below, or tweet them to me @TheScando or by using #10MinMarvel. And there is now the 10 Minute Marvel Facebook page, as well, where you can join in the conversation here. And follow us on YouTube for more content here.

Thank you again for listening, and we’ll see you next time.

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X-Men 97 – 10 Minute Marvel S3E61 https://nerdologists.com/2024/03/x-men-97-10-minute-marvel-s3e61/ https://nerdologists.com/2024/03/x-men-97-10-minute-marvel-s3e61/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:28:21 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=8836 Join #10MinMarvel podcast episode this week as we look at X-Men 97 and the first two episodes of the show. Are you watching?

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We found a way to watch X-Men 97 as it comes out. Screen Crush did a great recap of every episode of the X-Men animated series. That allowed us to catch up on what had happened and be ready for the new series start with X-Men 97. This week we dive into the first two episodes. And then there is news as well. Rumors around Franklin Richards and Wong. Plus then news for the new Marvel Zombies show and Eyes of Wakanda.

And the Screen Crush video so you can catch up on what has happened before.

Thanks for Listening

I hope that you are enjoying the podcast. If you are, there are a few ways that I always talk about that you can support 10 Minute Marvel. Firstly, please consider sharing it with your friends as word of mouth really is a great way to help more people find the podcast, and personal recommendations are always great. As well as then subscribing or leaving a rating and review. Both of those make the podcast easier to find for people looking for a fun Marvel podcast. You can find the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcast, and Spotify or wherever you get your friendly neighborhood podcasts.

We also run a Patreon and that is another way you can help support. The Patreon, found here, goes to help improve the quality of the 10 Minute Marvel Podcast, pay for advertising and more. It also helps improve the Malts and Meeples YouTube Channel and Nerdologists.com website. Thank you, again, for listening and for considering supporting us financially.

Comments or Questions: Are You Watching X-Men 97?

But let’s start out, were you a fan of the X-Men animated series? Have you gone back and watched it on Disney+ and are you watching X-Men 97? And what do you think of the first two episodes of the new series?

You can let us know all of those things down in the comment section below, or tweet them to me @TheScando or by using #10MinMarvel. And there is now the 10 Minute Marvel Facebook page, as well, where you can join in the conversation here. And follow us on YouTube for more content here.

Thank you again for listening, and we’ll see you next time.

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Marvel Dice Throne X-Men https://nerdologists.com/2023/10/marvel-dice-throne-x-men/ https://nerdologists.com/2023/10/marvel-dice-throne-x-men/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:26:00 +0000 https://nerdologists.com/?p=8435 I'm backing Marvel Dice Throne X-Men. What do you need to know about their crowdfunding campaign before you jump in?

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This isn’t going to be like a normal Back or Brick article. There is zero suspense if I am going to be backing Marvel Dice Throne X-Men. The answer is, I am backing it. But let’s talk about this campaign because I think there are a number of things to break down with it and why I picked the level I did, for right now. And why I might be changing my pledge level.

What’s on the Kickstarter?

So let’s start out by talking about what is on the page, which you can see here. There is more on this crowdfunding page than their other Kickstarter campaigns, which I think is worth calling out a few things. Mainly that, before, add-ons, there are three products that you can back. Some of them are just expansions and there is a core box.

Core Box

The Core Box is almost a must buy if you’re going to back the Kickstarter. Though, you can always mix and match any of the Dice Throne content together. But the core box is where you will get most of the new characters. And what they were announcing new characters for mainly.

If you want to play as the X-Men, you now can. You’ll have a choice of Rogue, Gambit, Storm, Iceman, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Psylocke, or Wolverine. And they have a nice range of difficulty on characters that you can play which they nicely call out now. So if you want more of the Dice Throne game, or you want to start playing it because you love the X-Men, this is a great spot to start.

Missions

Now, Dice Throne is traditionally a competitive game. It’s called Battle Yahtzee by some, though there is much more control over the dice than in Yahtzee. But Dice Throne is not only a competitive game. There are two ways that you can play it cooperatively. The first was Dice Throne Adventures which came out a few years ago. And now Missions is going to offer some of that cooperative game play, but I believe in a shorter game than the Dice Throne Adventures Campaign.

This is the big area of the game that I want to look into. What I like while looking at it is that the villains vary a lot. And the Missions don’t seem to just be X-Men focused. Yes, you have Mister Sinister. But you also battle Thanos. Thanos is going to be more of a Marvel Dice Throne versus Marvel Dice Throne X-Men villain. Though, if you go by the comics, some of the X-Men play a big role in the Infinity Gauntlet storyline.

Deadpool

Finally, there is Deadpool. He isn’t really the last thing, there are add-ons as well. But Deadpool as a playable character coming in his own premium box. I say premium because he comes with the miniature and acrylic tokens that you can upgrade for the other characters. Downside is, if you want it all matching, he doesn’t come with a cardboard standee and he doesn’t come with cardboard tokens.

Deadpool is mainly just going to be another character you can mix in to fight with or against. Now he isn’t a Missions villain, though that’d be great, but for the base competitive game, he’ll be able to be played. What always worries me with Deadpool in games is that he often is taken too meta and it’s either too strong or too annoying to play with.

What Level to Back

So, I want to talk about this because I am still waffling on it. The question I’m asking myself isn’t about the core box, I want more characters always. It isn’t about Deadpool, against more characters. And I do have concerns with Deadpool. Is he going to be broken because he’s too meta or too annoying? I don’t know, but I want to give him a try.

Missions is the part that I don’t know about. Why? Because do I want to play it as a cooperative game. I thought that I did with Dice Throne Adventures. But when I got it, I realized, I didn’t want a big campaign. I like Dice Throne as that head to head battling game, or multiplayer battling game. And Dice Throne Adventures, it might have been great, but it was a much longer mode of the game. So I never felt like playing it.

Missions, on the other hand, I need to look into more. If it offers some of that cooperative play with out too much extra work to play the bad guys, then I’m more intrigued. If I can sit down and play a game in an hour, that is reasonable, even an hour and a half. I just don’t want a lot of sessions.

But, I like the acrylic tokens as well. So if I were to drop backing with Missions, it’d be easier to pick those up. Right now, I don’t have acrylic tokens added as an add-on. If I were to get rid of Missions, I’d likely add those on instead, so it isn’t a money saving move.

Marvel Dice Throne X-Men

Like I said, this isn’t a back of brick. If you want to know if you should back it, you likely already know. Either you back it because you know you love Dice Throne, you back it because you love X-Men, or you know you don’t like either enough to back it and won’t. It’s a bit simpler than some because this is a game that has been out for a long time.

Man vs Meeple has coverage on it if you want to see how the characters play. Maybe you like Dice Throne but you don’t know if you need more characters. Then checking out a video or two is going to help let you know. But for me, it’s always fun to have more. And with everything, I think I figured it out, there are 35 different combinations. So I’ll be trying out new ones for a long time.

Which character do you look forward to playing most? For me, it’s Gambit and Rogue.

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