Geeks OUT Podcast: What If...the MCU was Queer?

In this week's episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin (@Gilligan_McJew) is joined by Mel Cone (@melmaliacone) from NYCGaymers (@OfficialNYCG), as they wonder What If...? Marvel's latest statement about LGBTQ+ representation in the MCU was enough to tide us over until they actually come through, and get excited for the introduction of Renee Montoya in season 3 of Batwoman in This Week in Queer. 

This Week's Topics Include:

BIG OPENING:  

• KEVIN:  In a new “community outreach” effort the NYPD introduced a new Game Truck
• MEL:  The exec-VP of production at Marvel Studios promises more LGBTQ rep

 

DOWN & NERDY: 

 

• KEVIN:  Fear Street: 1978, Sweet Tooth, X-Men
• MEL:  Black Widow, Loki, Otome games

 

 

STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER:  Black Widow subverts with even more female representation

 

THIS WEEK IN QUEER:  Renee Montoya is coming to season 3 of Batwoman

 

CLIP OF THE WEEK: New trailer for Marvel’s What If…?

 

THE WEEK IN GEEK: 

MOVIES

• The full schedule is released for SDCC @ Home
• New teaser trailer for Disney’s Encanto
• New trailer for The Addams Family 2

 

TV

• New trailer for new EPIX series Chapelwaite based on Stephen King story
• New teaser for American Horror Stories
• New trailer for The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
• New teaser for season 2 of The Witcher
• Netflix is developing a series based on Something is Killing the Children comic

 

VIDEO GAMES

• Playstation makes a number of announcements in their State of Play showcase 
• After much teasing Nintendo unveils a new Switch

 

SHILF

• KEVIN:  Red Guardian
• MEL:  Yelena