The 2026 "Friendlee Awards:" The Nominees (Best of the 2025 MCU)

Who was the best addition to the MCU in 2025? Who made the best surprise appearance? What was the best MCU film in 2025? Find out who the Friendlee Awards winners are as chosen by our FFW+ special committee.Check out PanelBoundComics: https://www.panelboundcomics.com/ Promo Code FRIENDSFROMWORKOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here is a quick Marvelette of my (Kyle) thoughts on the brand new Avengers: Doomsday teaser. I want to hear from you all! Who do you think is missing? What is going on with Talokan?Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of our favorite annual traditions returns, the Friendlee Awards, with the winners being chosen by our valuable FFW+ committee. If you are a FFW+ subscriber be sure to get your vote in ASAP. For everyone else, enjoy this look back at what made 2025 one of the better MCU slates we've had in a while.Check out PanelBoundComics.com use promo code FRIENDSFROMWORKCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The third teaser for Avengers: Doomsday is out and we dive in. Our minds and bodies are ready. Let's discuss.Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Black Monday for the 2025 NFL season and coaches are already starting to get fired. On today's episode, I discuss what a strange year it has been for the Falcons, Vikings, and NFL as a whole. With today's firings for Atlanta, what are the best options for Kirk Cousins to be a starter in 2026?Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com00:30 - Black Monday02:11 - Wild NFL season11:21 - Weird year for Minnesota13:20 - Evaluating QBs16:15 - Setting the stage for Cousins' 202622:17 - Team #425:08 - Team #327:25 - Team #231:10 - Team #1Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A second Avengers: Doomsday teaser has dropped and so we have a little emergency podcast / Marvelette for your viewing / listening pleasure today. How excited are you for Thor to make his return to the Avengers?Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*Emergency Football Podcast*I (Kyle) have a super self indulgent episode (this may be more for me than for you) about just how good at playing quarterback in the NFL Kirk Cousins has been for over a decade. If you want to hear some thoughts on quarterbacking, Kirk's career, and the Atlanta Falcons, this episode is for you. If not, PLEASE skip and have a Merry Christmas. We'll see you in 2026 with the Friendlee Awards!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Avengers: Doomsday is one year away from releasing to theaters but we officially have our first look at the next Avengers film with this short teaser that Disney is releasing before Avatar: Fire and Ash. In today's episode, we react to that teaser in real time and then discuss what it means for both the movie and the MCU as a whole. You won't want to miss it!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 2026 slate in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is crazy. And with the Avengers: Doomsday trailer just around the corner, it's officially time for us to start hyping up 2026. After reflecting on our current rewatch journeys, we individually rank our excitement level for each of the 8 anticipated projects next year. From Wonder Man to Avengers: Doomsday, which project gets you the most pumped? Let us know in the comments!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Friends From Football makes its triumphant return in this standalone podcast episode. It's been over 2 years since I (Kyle) hopped on here to chat ball. With starting NFL QB (friend of the pod) Kirk Cousins balling last night, I felt like it was time to check in. This episode is part random NFL tangents, part therapy session and part celebration. While I realize that Kirk Cousins, the Falcons, Vikings and the NFL have probably almost no crossover with Marvel fans, I appreciate those of who you do stick around to listen.Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/friends-from-work-an-unofficial-marvel-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy