Namor Amor: Who Is Namor? Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Preview | The Tipsy Exchange

Imperius Rex! Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is almost here, and with it comes one of Marvel's oldest and most complicated characters: Namor the Sub-Mariner. So this week, Berly and LA dive in. Sorry. We had to. First, a Phase 4 check-in. We talk She-Hulk (campy, cute, and not for everyone), Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, and the Werewolf by Night trailer that dropped at D23. Then Berly gives us the lowdown on Namor. He's been around for more than 80 years, he's arrogant, he has a temper, and he's both a hero and a villain depending on the day. He also has a very iconic battle cry and, most importantly, tiny little ankle wings. We need those ankle wings to make it into the movie. We also cover his surprising powers, his unexpected stint in the corporate world, and why the MCU might be changing where he comes from. Then LA takes us deep into the Aztec mythology that could inspire Namor's underwater kingdom in Wakanda Forever. There's a water goddess (we'll call her "Chow," for all our sakes), an afterlife based on how you die rather than how you lived, and an ancient city with a fascinating real-world connection. We also talk about how much we love that the MCU is bringing real cultures into its storytelling, not just representation on screen. Of course, we also get emotional talking about how the film will honor Chadwick Boseman. Just the trailer music gives us chills. We share our theories on who will wear the Black Panther suit next, and we get excited to meet Riri Williams. Plus, we assess Namor's new actor very thoroughly. Big brown eyes, big smile, broad back, green booty shorts. We're here for it. This week's toast: From Namor himself in Marvel Mystery Comics #3: "You are too lovely to die, even though you are an American." Cheers! And we close with a toast in honor of Chadwick Boseman and his reminder to stop and savor your triumphs. Rest in power, King. Tell us what you think! Who do you think will be the new Black Panther? Are you Team Namor or Team Wakanda? And will those ankle wings make the cut? Tell us in the comments! Please drink responsibly.  Miss Berly and LA? Catch them on Denim-wrapped Nightmares, their Supernatural rewatch podcast with 200+ episodes of Sam, Dean, lore deep dives, and bestie banter. Listen at denimwrappednightmares.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Cheers! Support the show The Tipsy Exchange is a comedy podcast where besties Berly and LA pour a drink, raise a toast, and dive into true crime, mysteries, the paranormal, and pop culture, with plenty of tangents along the way. It's like happy hour with your funniest friends. Leave us a review, send us your topic and toast ideas on Twitter and Instagram, and follow the show at thetipsyexchange.com. Cheers!