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Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews
Episode 89 - Fantastic Four: First Tests
September 10, 2025
Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews
Episode 89 - Fantastic Four: First Tests
Finally, there was pretty strong Jewish representation in a Marvel movie!
In this episode, we venture through Marvel’s newest movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps, with a look at this tale of sacrifice, testing, and trust. From cosmic children with unimaginable power to the silence of those around them, we explore how stories can sometimes wrestle with what it means to be called to give up what matters most.
00:01:34 Fantastic Four: First Steps Recap
00:02:36 Akedah - The binding of Isaac
00:07:21 Responding to the call for a sacrifice
00:10:49 An absolutely fantastic movie
00:11:24 Let’s look at who’s not talking now
00:13:57 Not Nathaniel, but Franklin, is all powerful
00:15:34 Silver Surfer as a Herald
00:17:43 Tests and Choices
00:20:13 Marvel’s Movie Judaism
00:31:06 Other movie nods
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