X-Ray Vision
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Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!
X-Men '97 S203: "Rise of Apocalypse: Part 1"
Jason and Rosie break down the third episode of X-Men '97 season two, recapping the events of the episode and then diving into speculations about how pharaoh Rama Tut connects to Apocalypse and the larger Marvel landscape, and what other potential storylines the show could tackle as the season progresses. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 3
30 min
X-Men '97 S201 & 202: "Days of Past Future" & "A Force to Be Reckoned With"
Jason and Rosie recap where we last saw the X-Men at the end of season one and then dive into the time stream to break down the first two action packed episodes of season two. One group of heroes is stranded in ancient Egypt at the dawn of Apocalypse's rise, while the other is in the 40th century at the peak of his reign. But one thing remains true for both teams, they've got to get back to the 90s! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 2
44 min
Supergirl Spoiler Review: Why This Movie Doesn't Work
Jason and Rosie go deep on James Gunn and Peter Safran's Supergirl, breaking down where the script falls apart, what got worse in translation from Tom King's comic, and why a $170M DCU movie can't crack $300M worldwide. They also dig into what the historically bad box office means for the future of the Gunnverse. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1
56 min
House of the Dragon S3E02: "Queen's Landing"
Jason and Rosie break down the second episode of House of the Dragon Season 3. In the fallout of the Gullet, Rhaenyra marches on King's Landing, Alicent makes good on a dangerous gambit, Aemond's hunt for Daemon leads him somewhere far stranger, and the throne finally changes hands at a brutal cost. Plus: Emma D'Arcy delivering one of the series' best performances to date. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29
1 hr 2 min
NEWS: Supergirl Review + Batman Caped Crusader Season 2 & Nightfall
Jason and Rosie are back with the biggest pop culture news of the week. First up: they've seen Supergirl. In a spoiler-free breakdown, they weigh in on Craig Gillespie's DCU debut — a film that survived 10+ test screenings, extensive reshoots, and an apparent crisis of confidence from the studio. The verdict? Against all odds, it's... pretty okay. Then: DC's massive animation slate out of Annecy, including the Batman Caped Crusader Season 2 trailer (all 10 episodes drop July 31 on Prime Video), and the surprise announcement of Nightfall — an R-rated animated trilogy adapting the legendary Knightfall arc, with Anson Mount as Batman, Michael Manas as Bane, and Pablo Schreiber as Azrael. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27
14 min
Impending Doomsday: Where Are Shang-Chi, Ant-Man & Dr. Strange?
In this episode of our monthly series leading up to Avengers: Doomsday, Jason and Rosie spotlight confirmed returning heroes Shang-Chi and Ant-Man, along with heavily speculated additions like Doctor Strange, Monica Rambeau (aka Photon), Ms. Marvel, and more. They explore why Shang-Chi hasn’t appeared in another film in nearly six years, what roles Doctor Strange and Monica could play in Doomsday, and how likely other unconfirmed Phase 4 and 5 characters are to show up. Next, they revisit the films and TV shows released in Phases 4 and 5, along with the behind-the-scenes developments that shaped those eras, including Disney CEO leadership changes and Marvel’s pivot away from Kang and Jonathan Majors toward Doctor Doom. To close, they dig into lingering questions from unresolved plot threads, including several post-Endgame credit scenes. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24
44 min
House of the Dragon S3E01: "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood"
Jason and Rosie sail into the Gullet and recap the stunning first episode of House of the Dragon season three. The dragon show is good! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22
1 hr 3 min
NEWS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer!
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie give their instant reactions to the new Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer and speculate on what Sadie Sink's mystery role could be, other potential villains and more! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20
13 min
DCU Deep Dive: Bat vs Bat, Supergirl, Paramount Skydance Takeover
Jason and Rosie take a deep dive into all things DCU. Can two different Batman franchises coexist, or should Matt Reeves’s The Batman be folded into the DCU proper? With Supergirl shaping up as the next major release on the DCU slate, they dig into concerns about how the film will fare, and how Warner Bros. and DC are using Milly Alcock in its promotion. The conversation then turns to what’s ahead, including Lanterns, Clayface, and Man of Tomorrow, before closing with the looming Paramount–Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. What could this mean for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s leadership and for the future of the announced DCU slate? Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19
54 min
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