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Avengers: Endgame marks the record-breaking and industry redefining culmination of the current iteration of the MCU. But what will be it’s lasting legacy on Hollywood and can Marvel maintain momentum moving forward?

It's no exaggeration to say that Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame redefined blockbuster capabilities and cinematic franchising with their ambition, execution and box office business. They are the culmination of Marvel's towering empire and the envy of all of Hollywood. Here’s how they did it.

Doctor Strange introduced the Multiverse into the MCU and Spider-Man: Homecoming officially returned Marvel’s most popular character to where he belongs. But it is Black Panther that unleashed a seismic shift in big budget big screen storytelling.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has redefined blockbuster capabilities on the largest scale imaginable with team-ups, crossovers, and gargantuan productions. That’s what makes its interest in getting smaller and weirder so fascinatingly refreshing.

Phase II was an imperfect victory lap for the MCU—a post-Avengers boost mixed with some ambitious swings and misses. But it’s most crucial contribution came behind the scenes as new filmmakers The Russo Brothers and James Gunn would come to redefine the MCU as we knew it.

After 2012’s The Avengers validates the MCU experiment, Marvel Studios grows bigger and broader across the board. But the dangers of hype raise expectations and compound the pressure to succeed. Here’s how the studio laid the foundation for the next level.

With the success of 2008’s Iron Man, Marvel Studios successfully launches its shared cinematic universe on the back of Robert Downey Jr.’s high-wattage charisma. But can the MCU maintain the same style and substance with significantly different characters?

Play To Win Presents - The MCU: Past, Present, and Future. Hosted By Adam Epstein and Brandon Katz...The Marvel Cinematic Universe began as a risky gamble in the face of safety. Rather than continue to cash checks by licensing characters to other studios, Marvel opted to produce its own movies independently for the first time in history. With a $500 million line of credit, it was sink or swim for the MCU from the jump.

The guys discuss all the trades and rumors surrounding the top players in the NBA. We are then joined by Chris Russell to discuss possible Quarterback options for the Washington Redskins in 2019. We end by diving into True Detective season 3.

The guys go around the room predicting super bowl prop bets and Adam records a Alex Smith bit hoping to make fellow co-host Bryan Lawrence laugh. We also go around the NBA with a focus on the Wizards with our NBA WINNER Chris Miles from NBATV.

We dive into what various streaming services will offer in 2019 (Amazon $1 Billion LOTR's project) with Brandon Katz of Observer. We are also joined by WPGC's Guy Lambert as joins us for one of our favorite segments, Making a Murderer (Redskins Front Office Addition). Play To Win will be hosting a Super Bowl party at Pamplona this year, 3100 Clarendon Blvd. If you play to win, you get treated as VIP.

The guys break down the best shows to watch on streaming services including Netflix new BBC hit 'Bodyguard.' We are joined by ESPN College Football sideline reporter Alex Corddry to breakdown the Clemson Tigers victory over Alabama in the College National Championship. 

The guys are joined by Renato Zenelli, the first EMLS player for DC United. We are also joined by Patrick Valdez owner/founder of EsportsFairplay.com

Adam Epstein and Kevin Manetti host Play To Win's 2018 Holiday Show!

Local 19 year old DMV recording artist Hef joins the boys in studio. We also discuss the NFL Playoff race and get our hopes up for the local Washington DeadSkins.

The guys record LIVE from the new Bash Boxing center in Arlington VA. We are joined by DJ Will Gralley, Owner of Bash Boxing (Don Tito, The GOAT ect.) Scott Parker, and Owner/Trainer at Bash Boxing Alex Trakas. We also dive into the impact of money on living a healthy life. "If I had a butler, a chef, a personal trainer, and someone to tie my shoe. I would have a six pack." - Adam Epstein

The guys give the latest for all the major pro sports teams in DC. We are then joined by former in-game arena host for the Washington Wizards Rodney Rikai. Rodney who has joined us in the past to talk hoops has been in the news recently for his strong take on Wizards current GM Ernie Grunfeld.

The guys discuss the recent tradition of watching the Redskins on Thankgsiving and what sides are winners! We are then joined by Former Washington Redskins Nose Tackle Brandon Noble who once coached Matt Ioannidis at University of Temple. Plus our tribute to comic book legend Stan 'The Man' Lee.

Adam Epstein sits down with Bill Hamid for an extended interview on the future of DC United, advantage of playing at Audi Field, and getting to know the last line of defense for DCU, Bill Hamid.

The guys debate what professional sporting event is the best to watch LIVE. We also discuss the best new shows on our NetClix segment (Adam Sandler 100% fresh), and we bring back the P2W game show Quick, Quiz, Questions.