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The finale has rolled around as Derek, John and Chris talk through Wonder Man Episode 8 'Yucca Valley'. A great capper on a fantastic season, with a movie premiere and a true show of friendship. Make sure you've watched the episode before joining us for our chat.
Wonder Man Episode 8 'Yucca Valley' Details
Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest
Directed by Stella Meghie
Written by Andrew Guest
Episode Synopsis:
Following the huge explosion he caused on the Wonder Man set, Simon returns to his apartment assuming that he will be caught by the Department of Damage Control. He instinctively phones his mum to tell her he loves her.
But Trevor Slattery calls him to apologise and says he has a solution: He revives his Mandarin persona and publicly claims responsibility for the explosion. No one ever saw that coming.
Agent Cleary knows that Trevor is just taking the blame for Simon, but goes along with it because the DODC needs more prisoners to justify their expensive Yucca Valley, California prison. 
Following Trevor's arrest, Director Von Kovak insists they continue filming and tells Simon to use Trevor's betrayal for the scene where Wonder Man is betrayed by Barnaby. Wonder Man is finished with Joe Pantoliano taking over the role of Barnaby and the film is a huge success. 
At the premiere, his clearly delighted brother Eric tells Simon he’s proud of him. Meanwhile, Janelle tells Simon that he now has his pick of roles for his next project. 
With his new found fame Simon decides to shadow a DODC guard, Chuck Eastman, who hates his job, under the guise of making a new film. This gives Simon access to the DODC prison under an alias, just as Agent Cleary discovers that Simon's powers use ionic energy and proposes to his boss that Simon could be an asset or a threat. 
Simon manages to slip his work shadowing Chuck and finds Trevor's cell where he uses his powers to break Trevor out of prison and fly away with him.
Wonder Man Episode 8 Cast
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
X Mayo as Janelle
Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak
Shola Adewusi as Martha Williams
Wonder Man Pub Quiz
During each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our Wonder Man Pub Quiz. You can send in your answers at the end of the season to [email protected] the fellow Defenders with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some Wonder Man goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.com
Question 8: What song does Alfonso (aka Simon) pretend he sings at Karaoke at the local bar to keep up the guise of a new DODC trainee at the Yucca Valley Facility?
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John, Chris and Derek
Defenders on TV Podcast Industries
Date recorded: 12/02/2026
Date published: 18/02/2026
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The intro and outro music for our show is an excerpt from the song “Horizons" by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
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The full team are back to chat about Wonder Man Episode 7 "Kathy Friedman" as Simon Williams is concerned his secret will be exposed to the world by a journalist but he is not the target. As always we discuss the episode in spoiler filled detail.
Wonder Man Episode 7 "Kathy Friedman" Details
Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest
Directed by Stella Meghie
Written by Kira Talise and Andrew Guest
Episode Synopsis:
Filming on the Wonder Man Movie begins. Simon Williams struggles to be personable with the crew and to communicate his thoughts on the script, but is helped by Trevor Slattery. 
At a dinner meeting with his team his agent Janelle informs the pair that The New York Times journalist Kathy Friedman is writing a profile on them, terrifying Simon who describes her as a character assassin of the highest order, who could discover and reveal his secret, just like she did with Joseph Gordon Levitt. 
He becomes paranoid after learning that Friedman talked to his ex-girlfriend Vivian, his mom, and brother Eric about him for her story. Vivian reveals to Simon that she knows he has powers, but she did not say anything about them to Friedman. 
Still concerned as they sit down for their joint interview with Kathy Friedman the next day, Simon is surprised to learn that Eric only had good things to say and he’s really proud of him. 
It wasn’t Simon who should have been concerned Kathy Friedman grills Trevor about what happened after his arrest when he returned to US soil and asks him what government deal he cut to avoid returning to prison, prompting him to walk out of the interview. 
Confronted by Simon, Trevor confesses the truth of his deal with the Department Of Damage Control to spy on Simon but promises that he will find a way to get out of it. 
Upset and overwhelmed, Simon goes to a Wonder Man soundstage and unleashes a large explosion that destroys the set.
Wonder Man Episode 7 Cast
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
X Mayo as Janelle
Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak
Shola Adewusi as Martha Williams
with Lauren Weedman as Kathy Friedman
Wonder Man Pub Quiz
During each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our Wonder Man Pub Quiz. You can send in your answers at the end of the season to [email protected] the fellow Defenders with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some Wonder Man goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.com
Question 7: What shake and side order from Crafty’s does Simon place with his PA, Terrell, on the golf buggy?
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John, Chris and Derek
Defenders on TV Podcast Industries
Date recorded: 12/02/2026
Date published: 18/02/2026
All images and audio clips are copyright of Marvel and Disney Plus and are used for the purposes of review no infringement is intended.
The intro and outro music for our show is an excerpt from the song “Horizons" by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/scott-buckley/horizons
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/9Uo4QvDG2qA

John and Derek chat all about Wonder Man Episode 6 "Call Back" as Simon worries about how he is perceived and Trevor has a go at jazz accompaniment at their Wonder Man call back with Von Kovak. As always we discuss the episode in spoiler filled detail.
Wonder Man Episode 6 "Call Back" Details
Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest
Directed by Tiffany Johnson
Written by Roja Gashtili & Julia Lerman and Andrew Guest
Episode Synopsis:
Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery immediately drive to director Von Kovak's mansion for the callback, joining other actors in the running for Wonder Man and Barnaby.
Exhausted and lacking sleep, Simon is paranoid as the callback begins. Kovak pairs the actors with one another for chemistry tests via improvisational exercises. While Trevor impresses the group, Simon falters with his improv skills. Simon confides in Trevor that he is nervous about Von Kovak pushing him to expose himself, but Trevor encourages him that he is more than his powers.
Simon and Trevor are finally paired together, which impresses Kovak so much he casts them both in the lead roles.
After being dropped off home by Simon, Trevor is picked up by the DODC for failing to apprehend Simon, but Trevor says he's almost there and begs them to give him more time.
Wonder Man Episode 6 Cast
Wonder Man Pub Quiz
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
X Mayo as Janelle
Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak
Bradley Tejeda as Olly
Alex Polcyn as Jake
Carlos Leal as Manuel
Simon Templeman as Richard
Juliette Ortega as Melanie
During each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our Wonder Man Pub Quiz. You can send in your answers at the end of the season to [email protected] the fellow Defenders with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some Wonder Man goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.com
Question 6: What is the name of the character that Richard still has nightmares about after playing the role in the Lieutenant of Inishmore?
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John, Chris and Derek
Defenders on TV Podcast Industries
Date recorded: 29/01/2026
Date published: 13/02/2026
All images and audio clips are copyright of Marvel and Disney Plus and are used for the purposes of review no infringement is intended.
The intro and outro music for our show is an excerpt from the song “Horizons" by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/scott-buckley/horizons
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/9Uo4QvDG2qA

Derek, John and Chris return together to chat about Wonder Man Episode 5 "Found Footage". The action kicks off when Simon uses his powers to help Trevor and escalates into a fun caper all across Hollywood. We discuss the episode in spoiler filled detail so make sure you've watched this one before joining us.
Wonder Man Episode 5 "Found Footage" Details
Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest
Directed by Tiffany Johnson
Written by Anayat Fakhraie
Episode Synopsis:
Simon and Trevor celebrate their call back at a bar in town, but Simon becomes anxious. Trevor guides him through a breathing exercise while he ignores calls from Agent Cleary, who is pressured to close the case soon.
The two are cornered by a drug dealer, Patrick Connor, that Trevor owes money to, forcing Simon to use his powers to incapacitate him and his henchmen.
But after Simon's use of his powers, they spot a boy who has recorded it with his GoPro, and the two give chase to retrieve the footage. In the car, they read a scene sent by Janelle where Trevor's character, sidekick Barnaby, betrays Wonder Man for a price.
They spot the bicycle courier, Jayden, and follow him into a club. He tells them that he will erase the footage if Simon uses his powers to help him get back his stolen motorbike from a man named Esteban.
Arriving at Esteban's house, Esteban tells them that Jayden is lying. Connor and his men return and hold Jayden hostage at gun point in exchange for Trevor. Trevor convinces Jayden to give him the footage so he could delete it.
With all the commotion, the police arrive and engage in a gunfight with Connor's men; Jayden escapes and reconciles with Esteban. Simon and Trevor flee and learn from Janelle that Kovak wants their call back at his home now.
Wonder Man Episode 5 Cast
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
X Mayo as Janelle
Olivia Thirlby as Vivian
Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary
Zlatko Buric as Von Kovak
Joseph D. Reitman as Patrick Connor
Brandon Wardell as Jayden
Carlito Olivero as Esteban
Josh Megdell as Bartender
Lilliya Scarlett Reid as Break Room 86 Hostess
Andrea Granera as Steffie
Alejandra Flores as Mrs. Gonzalez
Kevin Derr as Cop
Valeria Sweet as Angelyne
Wonder Man Pub Quiz
During each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our Wonder Man Pub Quiz. You can send in your answers at the end of the season to [email protected] the fellow Defenders with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some Wonder Man goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.com
Question 5: When Trevor has one of Esteban’s candies he says it's like when Stevie Nicks had coke blown up her bunghole, but what sweet, spicy and sour candy treat does Esteban give Trevor?

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John, Chris and Derek
Defenders on TV Podcast Industries
Date recorded: 29/01/2026
Date published: 11/02/2026
All images and audio clips are copyright of Marvel and Disney Plus and are used for the purposes of review no infringement is intended.
The intro and outro music for our show is an excerpt from the song “Horizons" by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/scott-buckley/horizons
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/9Uo4QvDG2qA

In the standalone episode of Wonder Man Episode 4 "Doorman" we discuss the cautionary tale of how the Doorman clause came to Hollywood productions and how it can chew up and spit out even those that don't want fame. We chat about the episode in spoiler filled detail so make sure you've watched this one before joined us.
Wonder Man Episode 4 "Pacoima" Details
Executive Producers are Kevin Feige, Stephen Broussard, Jonathan Schwartz, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest
Directed by James Ponsoldt
Written by Zeke Nicholson
Episode Synopsis:
Simon shares his concerns with Trevor that if his abilities are revealed to the world he will lose his career because of Hollywood’s “Doorman” clause. Unaware of the history, Simon explains to Trevor who caused the change to Hollywood’s inclusion of powered individuals.
A few years ago, DeMarr Davis was a doorman for the Wilcox club in LA. Brushing shoulders with wealthy customers, musicians and actors he loved his job. But when he encountered some otherworldly goop from the Roxxon Corporation he developed special abilities. He now has the ability to teleport people and objects through solid matter.
When a fire starts in the club, threatening the lives of everyone inside, DeMarr uses his new Doorman powers to get everyone out to safety. Eternally grateful for saving his life, Hollywood actor Josh Gad gives DeMarr a job as his assistant. 
DeMarr soon gets a role on Josh’s movie “Cash Grab” using his powers in a pivotal scene. The stunt works and DeMarr Davis becomes The Doorman, the superpowered actor with his own catch phrase. 
But it’s not Ding Dong for long as the public quickly get tired of DeMarr’s schtick. On the downward spiral, a glimmer of hope comes in the form of Josh offering him a role in “Cash Grab 2”. But when they try to create a new super powered sequence for the sequel it all goes horribly wrong. As one cash bag after another is safely transferred through Demarr it's time for Josh Gad’s character to also make his escape. But J-Gad goes in and J-Gad doesn't come out, disappearing, never to return.
Hollywood was shocked and created a clause on all productions that would stop people with powers acting in any production ever again.
Wonder Man Episode 4 Cast
Byron Bowers as DeMarr “Doorman” Davis
Josh Gad as Himself
Mario Lopez as Himself
Bridget as Charlotte Ross
Jon A Abrahams as Frank Premenger
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams
Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery
Wonder Man Pub Quiz
During each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our Wonder Man Pub Quiz. You can send in your answers at the end of the season to [email protected] the fellow Defenders with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some Wonder Man goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.com
Question 4: What song is THE J-Gad singing in the club just before it goes on fire?
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John, Chris and Derek
Defenders on TV Podcast Industries
Date recorded: 22/01/2026
Date published: 06/02/2026
All images and audio clips are copyright of Marvel and Disney Plus and are used for the purposes of review no infringement is intended.
The intro and outro music for our show is an excerpt from the song “Horizons" by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/scott-buckley/horizons
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/9Uo4QvDG2qA