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A STARK CONTRAST

Geoffrey Ramos and Diana Kou

A tale of two Marvels! Join Geoffrey, a Marvel Cinematic nerd, and Dai, a long-time comic book aficionado, as they discuss all things MARVEL! How do the worlds of comic book canon and cinema collide? Which origin stories differ? Why IS Gamora? Stay tuned as we explore the Marvel Universe from panel to picture and discuss the stark contrasts (or lack thereof) in-between.

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S6 · E142
September 19 · 1 hr 20 min
142 | POLARIS
If anyone were the embodiment of “X-Factor”, it’d be LORNA DANE, the Mistress of Magnetism known as POLARIS. Following her powerful debut in X-Men ‘97 Season 2, Geoffrey and Dai dive into the origin of the Daughter of Magneto, her tortured past, and promising future. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/XMen49 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S6 · E141
September 5 · 1 hr 31 min
141 | KAREN PAGE
What is it to be a hero? KAREN PAGE might know a thing or two. Geoffrey and Dai dive back into the world of Daredevil and chat about Matt Murdock’s first Girl Friday—from her comic book beginnings to her MCU evolution. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/Daredevil1964 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S6 · E140
August 22 · 1 hr 7 min
140 | MINI MARVEL #24
From X-Men ‘97 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day to D23, we’ve got a LOT to talk about! Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai discuss the latest news from the tail end of Marvel’s summer mayhem, Spidey branded Bero in hand. Be sure to watch the extended video version of the episode available on YouTube! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@strkcntrst Support the Show:⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣ ASC ON RSS:⁣⁣ https://bit.ly/RSSASC⁣
S6 · E139
August 8 · 1 hr 10 min
139 | SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026
Not even 2,000 miles could keep us from SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON! Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai talk from coast to coast (literally) and tackle all things Marvel from SDCC 2026. ‘Nuff said! 🔓 Unlock a video version of the episode by supporting the show on Patreon. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@strkcntrst Support the Show:⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣ ASC ON RSS:⁣⁣ https://bit.ly/RSSASC⁣
S6 · E138
July 25 · 1 hr 1 min
138 | AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
The wait is (almost) over. After months of anticipation, Marvel Studios finally dropped their long-awaited AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY trailer! Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai talk theories, symbolism, and more. ‘Nuff said. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@strkcntrst Support the Show:⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣ ASC ON RSS:⁣⁣ https://bit.ly/RSSASC⁣
S6 · E137
July 11 · 1 hr 26 min
137 | SPIDER-MAN NOIR
You’ve watched the series, now we’re talkin’ comics. Whether you know him as PETER PARKER or BEN REILLY, tune in as Geoffrey and Dai dive into the wonderful world SPIDER-MAN NOIR in all his egg cream-drinkin’, Nazi punchin’ glory! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/SpiderManNoir1 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S6 · E136
June 27 · 34 min
136 | MINI MARVEL #23
What a time to be alive. With summer officially heating up, Geoffrey and Dai chat all things SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY and X-MEN ‘97 SEASON 2! ‘Nuff said. And be sure to watch the video version of the episode available on YouTube! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@strkcntrst Support the Show:⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣ ASC ON RSS:⁣⁣ https://bit.ly/RSSASC⁣
S6 · E135
June 13 · 2 hr
135 | THE PUNISHER
Judge. Jury. Executioner! From his service days to modern day warfare, tune in as Geoffrey and Dai take a shot at FRANK CASTLE, a.k.a. THE PUNISHER, plus chat about Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, and more. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/ASM129 Related Content: Spider-Man: Brand New Day x Amazon Prime https://amzn.to/4fYDK79 The Punisher: Dirty Laundry [Bootleg Universe] https://youtu.be/bWpK0wsnitc?si=muja2n1OUQMonYpB Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S6 · E134
May 30 · 1 hr 1 min
134 | SPIDER-NOIR SEASON 1
Be it black and white or in full color, we’re talkin’ real biscuit boxers! In this episode, Geoffrey and Dai discuss the SPIDER-NOIR series from Amazon Prime, soup to nuts! ‘Nuff said. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@strkcntrst Support the Show:⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣ ASC ON RSS:⁣⁣ https://bit.ly/RSSASC⁣
S6 · E133
May 16 · 1 hr 32 min
133 | THE DEVIL'S TRIGGER
Between DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2 and the return of Frank Castle in THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL, we’ve got a lot to talk about, chat. Buckle up—it’s time for a double review! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@strkcntrst Support the Show:⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣ ASC ON RSS:⁣⁣ https://bit.ly/RSSASC⁣
S6 · E132
May 2 · 42 min
132 | MINI MARVEL #22
After a beat of silence in the Marvel Universe, the flood gates have officially reopened with new comics, Marvel Rivals tie-ins, CinemaCon news, and more! Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai discuss all the things as they begin a new episode sequence to bring you more MINI MARVELs, more often! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@strkcntrst Support the Show:⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣ ASC ON RSS:⁣⁣ https://bit.ly/RSSASC⁣
S6 · E131
April 18 · 1 hr 2 min
131 | BULLET
Daredevil’s adversaries are as diverse as they come, but none strike quite as bold and fast as BUCK CASHMAN, a.k.a. BULLET. Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai dive into the backstory of Fisk’s own fixer from “Daredevil: Born Again”. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/Daredevil250 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
April 4 · 1 hr 23 min
130 | GALACTUS
Behold, the Power Cosmic itself! You may know him as the Devourer of Worlds, but before he became the Fantastic Four’s biggest problem, he was but a man of the planet Taa. Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai take on the big guy himself—GALACTUS! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/FantasticFour48 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S6 · E129
March 21 · 1 hr 29 min
129 | SENTRY
Why should a god take orders from anyone at all? (Small g.) With the power of a million exploding suns coursing through his veins, ROBERT "BOB" REYNOLDS has only just begun making his mark in the MCU. Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai tackle his origin story and discuss what could be next for THE SENTRY! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/TheSentry1 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S6 · E128
March 7 · 1 hr 15 min
128 | MANTIS
We’re happy to call this gross bug lady our friend—MANTIS, that is! With the Guardians of thstrkcntrstilms behind us and her growing popularity thanks to Marvel Rivals, tune in as Geoffrey and Dai look into the “Celestial Madonna” herself. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/Avengers112 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S6 · E127
February 21 · 1 hr 55 min
127 | WONDER MAN
In a world of androids, aliens, and wizards, it’s tough enough being ordinary SIMON WILLIAMS. Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai discuss the new kid on the MCU block, his comic book origin, and what’s next for WONDER MAN. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/Avengers9 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S6 · E126
February 7 · 1 hr 10 min
126 | MINI MARVEL #21
Small time actor, big screen dreams. Tune in as Geoffrey and Dai discuss the latest Marvel Universe news before diving into the wonderful world of WONDER MAN for a full series review! ‘Nuff said. Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Follow #AStarkContrast (@strkcntrst):⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@strkcntrst Support the Show:⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣ ASC ON RSS:⁣⁣ https://bit.ly/RSSASC⁣
S6 · E125
January 24 · 1 hr 21 min
125 | SILVER SURFER
Two individuals, one destiny. Geoffrey and Dai take a step back after Fantastic Four: First Steps to revisit the Herald of Galactus—both NORRIN RADD and SHALLA-BAL, otherwise known as the SILVER SURFER! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/FantasticFour48 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S6 · E124
January 10 · 1 hr 43 min
124 | NAMOR
Whether you know him by his battle cry, “Imperius Rex!” or as El Niño sin Amor—the Child Without Love—NAMOR has conquered both land and sea! Dive in along with Geoffrey and Dai as they kick off a new season by examining one of the earliest comic book (anti-)heroes of all time. Special thanks to the incredible Daniel Marin for our episode introduction! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Character 1st Appearance: https://bit.ly/MrvlCmcs1 Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
S5 · E123
Dec 27, 2025 · 7 min
123 | MARVEL MASH-UP 2025
Another marvelous year of ASC has come and gone, and just like that, we're rollin' into 2026 AND Season 6! Before we head into the new year, join us for a look back at some of our favorite moments from this season. Thanks to all of our supporters, and as always, a special We Are Groot Saloot to Melanie, Robin, Chris, Genny, Laura, Shari, Tyler, Andrew, Nats, Katie, Andrea, Ed, Joliz, Ariel, and Ashley! Hosted and Produced by:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Geoffrey Ramos (@geoffreeezy)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Diana Kou (@daikou)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://strkcntrst.com Follow @strkcntrst:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://linktr.ee/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Support the Show:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ https://patreon.com/strkcntrst⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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