The Sandbox SHIELD Podcast

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The Agents of SHIELD season 6 finale wrapped things up neatly (perhaps too neatly) but gave us an amazing setup for season 7. “The Sign” and “New Life” may have undone too many deaths, but it gave us plenty of excitement and more unexpected moments than we could count.

Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for the season 6 finale, Faith’s S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mack and Daisy’s argument, Yoyo’s powers, Deke’s big confession, May’s surprising end, Sarge’s true nature, and all the many reveals Simmons shared with us in the final moments. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well!

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As Agents of SHIELD clearly builds towards its season 6 finale, “From the Ashes” takes a deeply emotional turn, and we love it! Whether enjoying Deke’s approval by his grandparents, suffering with Benson as he deals with his guilt, rejoicing at the reconciliation between Mack and Yoyo, or gasping with Daisy as she witnesses bits of Coulson rising to the surface in Sarge, this episode pulled on all the heartstrings.

Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for “From the Ashes,” (no Faith’s S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature this week), and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Daisy’s extreme measures, Deke’s belt buckle idea, May’s surprising sensitivity, Izel’s ingenuity, Sarge’s awakening powers, and Flint’s unusual return. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well!

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With an entertaining shell game in the latest episode of Agents of SHIELD, “Leap” gives us all kinds of answers. The only question is whether or not we’re fully satisfied with the explanation we’ve been given. Whatever the case may be, the body-snatching was undeniably fun, and the possibilities for a Ghost Rider connection are extremely enticing.

Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for “Leap,” Faith’s S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mack’s top notch decision making, Izel’s sneaky infiltration, Deke’s discomfort with being liked, Davis’ ultimate sacrifice, Sarge’s lingering memories, and much more. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well!

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“Collision Course (Part II)” presents an exciting conclusion to a stellar two-part Agents of SHIELD episode, revealing some answers but holding other mysteries close. It’s interesting that there’s an extended celebration scene and a reconciliation for Mack and Yoyo with four episodes to go. You know we’re far from finished with Izel and Sarge!

Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for “Collision Course (Part II),” Faith’s S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Deke’s inability to defuse the bomb, Daisy’s surprising ability to save the day twice, Davis’ strange behavior during the celebration, Mack’s great speeches, and much more! Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well! Read more…

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Things seem to be back on track for Agents of SHIELD in “Collision Course (Part I)” in terms of the action, and we finally get some answers! Those mysteries that remain, especially the one surrounding the similarities between Sarge and Coulson, are more and more enticing the more we learn about those involved in the shrike invasion and their motivations.

Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for “Collision Course (Part I),” Faith’s S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. feature, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Fitz’s whining, Daisy’s skepticism, Snowflake’s amorousness, Deke’s obliviousness, Mack’s contrition and deception, and Izel’s secret knowledge. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. moment in the Facebook group as well!

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Although “Toldja” wasn’t our favorite episode of Agents of SHIELD this season, there was plenty of emotional dialogue between characters to gain our appreciation. As a result, this mid-season installment felt like a pivot point towards other exciting developments, especially considering we have a two-parter coming up next week.

Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for “Toldja,” Faith’s S.H.I.E.L.D.S.A.S.S. Report, and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Mack’s odd interrogation technique, Daisy’s denial, Sarge’s confidence, Jaco’s special powers, Enoch’s heartfelt goodbye, and some squandered guest actor opportunities. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite CoulSass moment in the Facebook group as well!

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A bottle episode of Agents of SHIELD never scared anyone, and seeing Fitz and Simmons reconcile all of their pain in “Inescapable” really highlighted the acting of Iain de Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge. Although the story didn’t move forward much, the psychological experiment was worth the price of admission!

Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for “Inescapable,” our listener feedback segment, and the return of the renamed SHIELD Sass Report! This week we talk about memories of Coulson, the inexplicable actions of the Chronicoms, the surprising appearance of a “shadow” Simmons, the reprisal of Dr. Fitz, and much more! Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite CoulSass moment in the Facebook group as well! Read more…

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Storylines begin to merge in the latest Agents of SHIELD episode, “The Other Thing,” and we’re wondering what Daisy will think about fake Coulson and when Fitz and Simmons will return. In the meantime, the holes in Sarge’s history seem to point towards something else going on, but we’re happy with the Philinda flashback.

Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for “The Other Thing,” and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Yoyo’s unfairness, Enoch’s betrayal, Jemma’s fateful decision, Benson’s back story, Snowflake’s flirtations, and May’s dangerous initiation. Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode.

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We had the honor of being able to speak to Agents of SHIELD executive producers Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, and Jeff Bell before season 6 began as part of our association with Den of Geek. Although both the article and our original podcast on our Sci Fi Fidelity feed are spoiler-free, we still think you’ll find it interesting to listen to the insights of the showrunners behind the Marvel show we love. Read more…

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In this week’s Agents of SHIELD episode entitled “Code Yellow,” Deke rejoins the team by necessity as Sarge’s team unfairly targets him as a parasite-infested zombie, giving us even more details about their overall mission. Could it be that SHIELD and the dimension hoppers have a common enemy?

Join us for show news, commentary and analysis for “Code Yellow,” and our listener feedback segment! This week we talk about Deke’s ingenuity, Maurissa Tancharoen’s guest role, Yoyo’s use of powers, Keller’s confession and sacrifice, Mack’s lack of hypocrisy, May’s capture, and more! Remember to join the Agents of SHIELD (and other Marvel properties) discussion on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest news and live tweets during the episode. And don’t forget to vote for your favorite CoulSass moment in the Facebook group as well (assuming it comes back at some point)! Read more…