Man Spider or Spiders-Man? Big Trailer talk

Man Spider or Spiders-Man? Big Trailer talk

From You Geek’N? by Devin Sims and Phil York

March 31, 2026 · 1h 29m · Season 3 · Episode 6

About this episode

Dev and Phil discuss the latest trailers and shifts in major franchises like Marvel and Harry Potter, exploring their implications for geek culture.

Most fans are excited for Dune Part Two and the new Spider-Man trailer, but our hosts are noticing some intriguing shifts in how Marvel, Sony, and even Harry Potter are handling their stories. Could the MCU be heading toward a more grounded, street-level approach that finally does justice to Spider-Man’s ‘friendly neighborhood’ roots? Or are we headed for an overloaded multiverse with too many characters and lore to keep up?In this episode, Dev and Phil dive into the hottest geek news: the Dune trailer’s stunning visuals, the Spider-Man: No Way Home tie-ins, and how the upcoming Secret Wars might set the stage for Marvel’s mutantverse and multiversal chaos. They analyze the long-awaited Harry Potter reboot, debating whether casting a Black actor as Snape is a bold move or a problematic one—and how respect for legacy actors influences fan reception. Plus, they geek out over the possibility of Star Fox in the next Nintendo movie, and what it says about crossover franchises in the works. If you love breaking down trailers, analyzing franchise legacies, and predicting the future of geek culture, this episode is essential listening. Get ready for a deep dive into the stories shaping…

People in this episode

Hosts: Devin Sims, Phil York

Topics covered

  • Dune trailer
  • Spider-Man
  • Marvel multiverse
  • Harry Potter reboot
  • franchise legacies
  • geek culture

Keywords

  • Dune Part Two
  • Spider-Man trailer
  • Marvel
  • Harry Potter reboot
  • Star Fox
  • multiverse
  • geek news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marvel, Sony, Nintendo

Products: Star Fox

Books & works: Dune Part Two, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Secret Wars, Harry Potter

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