Our latest Geek Freaks episode breaks down LA Comic Con 2025 with fan-first panel moments from the Daredevil cast, WandaVision’s Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, Jessica Jones’ Krysten Ritter, Luke Cage’s Mike Colter, and filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard. Read the highlights and listen in.
LA Comic Con 2025 felt like a celebration of fans and creators sharing a room, not a press stop. In our new Geek Freaks episode, Frank and Squeaks walk through the convention’s energy, the scale of the floor, and the panels that had the crowd leaning in. From Daredevil Born Again teases to Vision Quest themes, from Jessica Jones character craft to Luke Cage’s stunt memories, it is a packed listen for MCU fans. We wrap with Bryce Dallas Howard’s early career stories and why her filmmaking voice keeps standing out.
Why LA Comic Con Hit Different This Year
Squeaks’ first trip to LACC made one thing clear: the show feels fan-first. Panels played like candid conversations, not news dumps. The floor was huge, vendors were busy, and the overall vibe reminded us of an earlier Comic-Con era where community came first. That tone shaped every highlight we pulled for the episode.
Daredevil: Born Again Talk Without Spoilers
Our episode digs into the cast chemistry and the way Daredevil continues to bridge Netflix-era storytelling with MCU expectations. The panel leaned human over hype, but there were nods that comic readers will clock right away. A fan question about Kingpin’s strength drew a clean answer on stage: no serum, all Fisk. It fits the street-level tone fans love and hints at how Born Again can stay grounded while setting up bigger crossovers.
Why it matters for listeners: If you want a feel for where Born Again could head without getting spoiled, the cast’s stories, energy, and respect for the source material come through in our coverage.
WandaVision and Vision Quest: Family at the Center
Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany shared behind-the-scenes moments that remind you how much work goes into the MCU’s polish. The conversation touched on Vision Quest with a clear theme: fatherhood. That opens the door for Wiccan and Speed to matter in new ways. Our episode lines that up with where the MCU has been heading on Disney Plus, where character relationships carry as much weight as big battles.
Listen for: Set stories about makeup and costumes, and how those realities shape the performances fans see on screen.
Jessica Jones: Krysten Ritter’s Character Work
Krysten Ritter talked about playing a layered, messy, deeply human hero and how she kept her balance between heavy scenes. She also reaffirmed her return as Jessica Jones in a big way, which should excite fans who love street-level stories with bite.
Takeaway: Our episode highlights why Jessica’s grounded perspective still matters in an MCU that is gearing up for larger events.
Luke Cage: Mike Colter on Stunts and Street-Level Pride
Mike Colter’s voice steals the room. He shared overnight shoot stories, messy brawls that read real, and a great couch-clearing moment that fans still replay. He talked about why Cage does not need a weapon and why the character’s New York roots matter. If you miss the Netflix-era grit, this section of the episode is for you.
Bonus: We touch on the dream of Luke Cage standing next to Spider-Man. Queens meets Harlem. It just works.
Bryce Dallas Howard: Early Acting Lessons and a Director to Watch
Our episode closes with Bryce Dallas Howard’s path from Shakespeare to The Village and what she learned from directors who mentored her. Frank also makes the case for why her directing is must-watch TV. If you perk up when her name appears on a Mandalorian episode list, you are not alone.
Ready to Listen
Stream the new Geek Freaks episode to hear the panel clips and our full takeaways. Panel videos are rolling out on YouTube soon, so you can watch the moments we reference in the show.
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