X-Ray Vision

X-Ray Vision

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Episoade 571
Ultimul 04.07.2026

Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kind 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.

Episoade

  • NEWS: Star Wars: Starfighter Footage, Margot Robbie As Emma Frost, The Invitation, Rising RAM Prices 04.07.2026 27min
    This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie discuss some of their recent favorite movies and shows including The Agency, the conclusion of Widow's Bay and The Invitation. Then they turn to 'RAMageddon,' as the continued memory shortage hits Apple, Xbox, other tech companies, leading to surging prices for all types of electronics. Next, they cover the rumors that Margot Robbie and Sydney Sweeney may be in the running to be cast as Emma Frost in the upcoming MCU X-Men film. Finally, they close with Disney showing the first footage of teh Ryan Gosling-led Star Wars: Starfighter at CineEurope. 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.
  • X-Men '97 S203: "Rise of Apocalypse: Part 1" 03.07.2026 30min
    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.
  • X-Men '97 S201 & 202: "Days of Past Future" & "A Force to Be Reckoned With" 02.07.2026 44min
    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.
  • Supergirl Spoiler Review: Why This Movie Doesn't Work 01.07.2026 56min
    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.
  • House of the Dragon S3E02: "Queen's Landing" 29.06.2026 1h 2min
    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.
  • NEWS: Supergirl Review + Batman Caped Crusader Season 2 & Nightfall 27.06.2026 14min
    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.
  • Impending Doomsday: Where Are Shang-Chi, Ant-Man & Dr. Strange? 24.06.2026 44min
    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.
  • House of the Dragon S3E01: "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood" 22.06.2026 1h 3min
    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.
  • NEWS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer! 20.06.2026 13min
    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.
  • DCU Deep Dive: Bat vs Bat, Supergirl, Paramount Skydance Takeover 19.06.2026 54min
    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.
  • Disclosure Day Review: Does Steven Spielberg Still Have the Juice? 17.06.2026 40min
    Jason and Rosie are joined by Aaron and Ian to disclose their thoughts and feelings on Steven Spielberg's latest film. They discuss the shallow nature of the film's message, the wonky visual effects, and debate which directors have still got it late in their seventies. 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.
  • NEWS: Disclosure Day Early Reviews, YouTube to Hollywood Pipeline, Knicks Check-In + Interview w/ Ira Parker 13.06.2026 41min
    This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie check in on the massive success of Obsession and Backrooms and discuss the YouTube to theatrical release creator pipeline. They also share updates about the John Wick spin-off Caine featuring Donnie Yen and Jason Momoa leaving the upcoming Helldivers movie. Next, they discuss the mixed early reviews for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and debate whether directors over the age of 70 can still deliver hits. Then Jason gives us a Knicks check-in ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals after a historic comeback win from the Knicks in Game 4. To close, they interview A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner Ira Parker. 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.
  • Masters of the Universe & Witch Hat Atelier 10.06.2026 1h 7min
    Rosie is joined by Joelle to talk about the new Masters of the Universe film and why it deserves to be doing better at the box office, and then Abu joins the crew to geek out about everyone's favorite fantasy witch school anime of the season. 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.
  • Summer TV Preview w/ Alan Sepinwall: House of the Dragon, Lanterns, Widow's Bay 08.06.2026 42min
    Jason and Rosie are joined by TV critic, host of the TV Is Good podcast, and friend of the show Alan Sepinwall to deliver a complete guide to this summer’s TV shows. They cover returning series like HBO’s House of the Dragon, AMC’s The Vampire Lestat, and X‑Men ’97, as well as penultimate and concluding seasons including The Bear and Apple TV+’s Silo. They close with the hottest new series on TV right now, Widow’s Bay, and look ahead to DC’s Lanterns. 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.
  • News: Avengers Doomsday London Coffee Fail, Wolverine & God of War: Laufey, Sony State of Play 06.06.2026 47min
    This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Rosie is joined by producers Aaron and Abu to discuss the latest stumble in the Avengers: Doomsday marketing rollout: the underwhelming Dom Latveria Coffee pop-up at SXSW London and the Russo brothers' comments at an AGBO panel later that evening. Next, they discuss the shocking news that The Mandalorian and Grogu suffered a massive second-weekend drop off at the box office, while Obsession and Backrooms continue to dominate and break records. Then they turn to the gaming side of things and break down two of the biggest gameplay reveals from Sony's State of Play, Insomniac's Wolverine and God of War: Laufey, the surprise third installment in the Norse saga.  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.
  • Alan Moore on Writing, Magic, and the Hidden History of London 05.06.2026 23min
    Alan Moore has just finished writing Book 3 of his Long London Quintet — and he sat down with Rosie to talk about it. In a wide-ranging conversation, the legendary writer of Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell takes us into "the other London": the hidden city of lost magicians, gangsters, and forgotten showmen that runs beneath the one everyone else sees. They get into why he declared himself a magician in 1993 and then had to live up to it, why prose is the most elegant art form ever invented, why he's done with comics (again), and what the riots of 1968 have to teach us right now. He closes with a message for these times: love and fight. 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.
  • Is 'Widow’s Bay' Better Than 'Lost'? 03.06.2026 59min
    Jason and Rosie have crossed the invisible border into the first seven episodes of Widow's Bay, exploring its unique blend of horror, comedy, and the supernatural. Luckily, they weren't born on the island, so they've returned to the mainland to answer the most pressing questions. Is Patricia the best character on television? Is horror-comedy even a real genre? Is it brave to check the crawl space in the haunted hotel, or just stupid? Is a mystery box with an answer better than an infinite mystery? 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.
  • Spider-Noir: Season 1 Review 01.06.2026 48min
    Jason and Rosie give a spoiler-free recap and review of Sony and Amazon's Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage as the 1930's era private eye wallcrawler. They discuss the shows highly unusual filming process of shooting in both color and black and white simultaneously, the cast and their performances  and Sony's overall Spider-Man strategy. 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.
  • NEWS: Disclosure Day Final Trailer, Obsession Breaks Records, Steam Deck Price Hikes PLUS REPO! The Genetic Opera Interview 30.05.2026 53min
    This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie cover the latest trailers from Disclosure Day, House of The Dragon season 3, and X-Men ‘97. Then they talk about ‘Obession’ breaking box office records, Steam Deck price hikes and then a recap of Cannes’ Film Festival, is it in its flop era? THEN! be sure to stick around for the end of NEWS to hear a wonderful interview with Terrance Zdunich and Darren Lynn Bousman, Creator and Director of REPO! The Genetic Opera, for its 17th anniversary 4k remaster.    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.
  • Impending Doomsday: Spider-Man 29.05.2026 1h 8min
    In this episode of our monthly coverage leading up to Avengers: Doomsday, Jason and Rosie spotlight everyone’s favorite wall‑crawler: Spider‑Man. They recap every major live‑action Spider‑Man film series, then welcome producers Aaron and Ian to debate their favorite portrayals of Peter Parker and Spider‑Man. The group also digs into whether a live‑action Miles Morales could join the MCU and rounds things out by breaking down rumors and speculating on what’s next for the webhead in Brand New Day and Doomsday/Secret Wars. 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.

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