Psyber-Conversations

In this episode of Psyber Conversations, the crew heads to Asgard to revisit Thor, the film that cracked the Marvel Cinematic Universe wide open and introduced its cosmic and mythic side.

Josh and Bob are joined by Heather and Matthew for a wide-ranging conversation that digs into why Thor feels so different from the earlier Phase One films, and why that difference mattered. The group talks about Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespearean influence, the grand and almost stage-like presentation of Asgard, and why this version of the realm still feels like the definitive one.

They break down Thor’s classic arrogance-to-humility arc, why Chris Hemsworth’s first take on the character is still a favorite, and how later films shifted the tone in ways that not everyone loved. Loki’s story gets a deep dive as well, from his identity crisis and need for approval to why he ends up being one of the MCU’s most compelling characters long before The Avengers.

The discussion also covers the Earthbound side of the movie, the New Mexico setting, Jane Foster and company, the early MCU world-building, surprise first appearances, and the film’s underrated score. Along the way, there’s plenty of debate, a little nitpicking, and a lot of appreciation for a movie that took its gods seriously.

Whether Thor is your favorite of the four or just the one that started it all, this episode makes the case for why the original still deserves its place in the MCU spotlight.