The Geeks OUT Podcast: What If…the MCU was Queer?

By: Kevin Gilligan
Jul 13, 2021
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In this week’s episode of the Geeks OUT Podcast, Kevin is joined by Mel Cone, from NYCGaymers, 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. 

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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

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DOWN AND NERDY

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

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STRONG FEMALE CHARACTER

Black Widow subverts with even more female representation

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THIS WEEK IN QUEER

Renee Montoya is coming to season 3 of Batwoman

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CLIP OF THE WEEK

New trailer for Marvel’s What If…?

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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

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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

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VIDEO GAMES

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

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SHILF

• KEVIN: Red Guardian
• MEL: Yelena

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