Mar 27, 2021
SHOW NOTES: Exploring the Depth of WandaVision
From the Grounded Geeks podcast / your co-hosts Aman and Lena
On the Grounded Geeks podcast this week, we covered the one and only WandaVision show on Disney+. Our biggest takeaway was how much the show surprised—and moved—us with its depth and emotion. We weren’t expecting much before the show aired, but it gave us a whole new perspective on Wanda and all that she’s been through…the trauma, the loss, the pain, and also the moments of joy. We especially gained a new appreciation and understanding for the role that grief can play in all of our lives. Check out our episode below and let us know what you thought about Wanda’s journey either in the comments or on Twitter.
Some links worth reading to geek out even more about WandaVision:
- WandaVision’s finale was the beginning of Marvel’s next set of adventures
- A fabulous profile on Teyonah Parris, who plays Monica Rambeau: Teyonah Parris Didn’t Get ‘WandaVision’ at First, Either
- WandaVision: Ship of Theseus Explained
- The philosophers Plato and Avicenna (who was Muslim!) had some interesting things to say about the immortal soul and the sense of self that is distinct from the body—which is what we brought up while talking about White Vision on this episode.
- Thomas Aquinas also wrote extensively about the nature of the immortal soul. But he was really taking Aristotle’s views and trying to combine them with Christian theology.
- Here’s some awesome fan art of Agatha (just for fun): https://twitter.com/theylikepink/status/1375122839020445696
- Who doesn’t like reading?? 8 Books to Read If You’re Missing WandaVision
- Lastly, for anyone who is seeking grief counseling services, here’s a list of some helpful resources: https://www.griefcounselor.org/resources/helpful-websites/
Oh also Kathryn Hahn, we love you. We should have known it was Agatha all along!
