Ever Mainard Has Never Seen Avengers: Endgame
Summary
Comedian Ever Maynard rewrites Avengers: Endgame, centering Hawkeye as a washed-up, drunk archer who saves the universe by stealing Thanos’s rings. Host Kyle Ayers and guest Desiree Staples perform the script, highlighting the absurdity of the MCU’s formulaic tropes. The trio also discusses Marvel’s corporate landscape, X-Men nostalgia, and the cultural impact of Spider-Man.
Topics discussed
Intro and US Bank sponsorship
Guest introductions and Marvel talk
Crows, squirrels, and backyard wildlife
Marvel movie box office and rights
X-Men 97 and comic book art styles
Animated characters and Cast Away
Guardians of the Galaxy and Chris Pratt
Improvised Hawkeye movie sketch
Hawkeye series and Black Widow
Superhero movie preferences and tone
X-Men reboot and Disney/Fox merger
Mutant allegories and Batman
Endgame, Doctor Doom, and actor integrity
Media monoculture and taste makers
Game: Build the Perfect Movie
EA Sports FC27 sponsorship
Game: Guess the Movie from Dad's Description
Final scores and guest outro
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