Power of X-Men: Defending Grant Morrison's New X-Men

Part 1 of 2. It’s almost time for WandaVision - and what better way to celebrate that with the always fabulous D’Manda Martini! In part one of our giant-size special, D’Manda takes us through her origin story and explains the difference between drag and cosplay. PLUS we open the library for a few of our favorite mutants! This is a MAGICAL mutant milestone you won’t want to miss!

The guys do a deep dive into the wonderful world of cosplaying with Jason Aulicino aka Nerd_Alert! Jason walks us through the entire cosplaying process--from building a costume from the ground up all the way through to stepping onto the con floor. He also gives us his feels on X-Men: Apocalypse as well as what Chris Claremont told him about the TRUE origins of Mr. Sinister.

A MINISODE EXTRAVAGANZA! 2020 has been a whirlwind year with events such as Madelyne Pryor's return and the epic X of Swords crossover event! The guys sit down to end the year with a lively discussion on who their choice is for CHARACTER OF THE YEAR! Spoiler alert, they don't agree on the same character.

The boys discuss their top 10 Marvel Legends of 2020 for X-MEN ONLY! Buckle up because this is a thorough discussion, and as always your hosts have VERY different feels from each other.

Flinkman's #bff, Mary, joins the boys for their inaugural "Clueless X-Men Reader" segment, and they all discuss Uncanny X-Men #142, Uncanny X-Men #230, Generation X#4, and X-Men #165. It's an X-Men style Holiday celebration you don't want to miss!

Part 2 of 2: Larry Houston is well-known for being series director and producer of X-Men: The Animated Series, and he gives us some really great insight on the series. Find out why he snuck in characters like Dazzler early on in the background, how censorship prohibited The Colony from being The Brood, the decision process for Jean staying alive at the end of the Dark Phoenix Saga, as well as confirming Dayspring's fan theory about a Madelyne Pryor cameo in the series. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Part I of II! We interviewed co-director and storyboard artist of Pryde of the X-Men, Larry Houston! We finally have answers to all the questions we had about the pilot! Larry talks to us about which characters he originally wanted for the series; who he had to swap out; that infamous Emma Frost opening scene; what it was like to work with Toei Animation; and which stories and characters would have shown up had the series gotten picked up. This is one episode you DON'T WANT TO MISS, True Believers!

Kevin Feige broke the internet last week when he announced a ton of upcoming MCU projects, but none were as exciting as the news that the Fantastic Four are officially making their MCU debut! Does this mean the X-Men aren't too far behind? Also, if the reports are true that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are returning for a multiverse crossover event, who from the Fox X-Men should join? The boys discuss these questions and MORE! Spoiler warning, this episode goes into great detail about Maraudes #16 and S.W.O.R.D#1!

X of Swords is FINALLY over, and the fellas are back to their regularly scheduled program! Join Dayspring and Flinkman as they discuss this week's books, Pixie Strikes Back, and the new reveals for the new X-Men Marvel Legends House of X/Powers of X wave. And holy smokes, do they have feels about Franklin Richards NO longer being a mutant. Spoiler warning, this episode contains spoilers for X-Factor #5 and Hellions #7!

Folks, strap yourselves in. We've been waiting for this moment! At long last, we discuss the final six chapters of the X of Swords crossover event! And boy, do we have lots of feels as per usual. This episode discusses in great detail X-Force #14, Hellions # 6, Cable #6, X- Men #15, Excalibur #15, and X of Swords: Destruction #1.

In today's new episode we sit down with fan-favorite X-Men writer Sina Grace, who penned the Iceman series from 2017 - 2019! Sina tells us about his initial pitch for a Generation X relaunch as well as the creation of the first-ever mutant drag queen, Shade! He also gives us his thoughts on Hickman's relaunch, Marauders, and dives deep into what it was like to work for Marvel. Plus we fanboy out about his new series from Image Comics, Getting it Together!

PART 2 OF 2. Our conversation with X-Men: The Animated Series showrunner Eric Lewald and series writer Julia Lewald continues. How did Chris Claremont react to their adaptation of The Phoenix Saga? Why is Thunderbird in the opening sequence? How was the series suppose to end? What other X-Men adaptation did they pitch Marvel? And how would their X-Men look today if it was revived? Strap in, True Believers. We got answers to all these questions and more.

PART 1 OF 2. We sat down with X-Men: The Animated Series showrunner Eric Lewald and series writer Julia Lewald to discuss behind the scenes secrets! Was Pryde of the X-Men the reason Kitty never made it onto the series? What was it like working with Stan Lee? What was the design decision behind giving Jean Grey a ponytail? How did Batman: The Animated Series influence their approach? We tackle all of these questions and more. This is one episode you don’t want to miss, True Believers!

It's a big week for X-Men news as Hasbro announces the final figures for their House of X wave, and Marvel unveils a new comic book series, X-Men Legends! But...oh boy, folks! It's an intense week for the X of Swords crossover. Dayspring and Flinkman discuss their very complicated feels for Marauders #15, Excalibur #14, and X-Men #7. Spoiler warning, there is some intense banter in this episode.

The X of Swords crossover continues with X-Men #14 and Marauders # 14 plus Flinkman and Dayspring discuss Secret Wars II, X-Men Red, and...PRESIDENT DAZZLER? What in the X is going on with the world?

Flinkman and Dayspring are joined by special guest host Warpath Dylan as they discuss why Beast is the worst X-Man! This is an episode of our X-Men podcast that you don't want to miss!

Flinkman and Dayspring continue their coverage of the X-Men's X of Swords crossover event! Who is Pogg Ur-Pogg and how is he an internet sensation already? Why did Saturnyne give all the sword bearers tarot cards? Are Betsy fans happy with her being Captain Britain? Also, Rachel Summers sends our hosts back in time to cover X of Swords: Stasis #1! Full spoiler warning, this episode covers Excalibur #13, X-Men # 13, Juggernaut # 1-2, and X of Swords: Stasis #1

Prepare yourself for an epic special episode as Dayspring and Flinkman reunite JUBILEE (Heather McComb) and REFRAX (Randall Slavin) from the 1996 Generation X TV movie to discuss the making of the film and its enduring legacy with longtime fans of the X-Men. They also talk about what it was like to meet Stan Lee, their thoughts on the X-Men movies, and if they'd be up for reprising their roles in the upcoming MCU film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This is a MUTANT MILESTONE you won’t want to miss!

The X of Swords crossover enters its fourth week as Dayspring and Flinkman discuss Hellions #5, New Mutants #13, and Cable #5. Also, who the heck is Slayback, and why does he always come back to life to haunt Deadpool? Join us as we continue to dissect--with great humor and wit-- the merry mutants' recent X-crossover and shed some light on a forgotten X-Villain.

Strap in folks! Worlds collide as Dayspring and Flinkman record together in real life. In this week's episode, they discuss their thoughts on Jonathan Hickman's House of X/Powers of X relaunch, as well as the X-Men's latest crossover, X of Swords! Spoiler warning, this episode discusses in great detail Wolverine # 6, X-Force # 13, and Marauders # 13.

In this inaugural episode, your hosts Dayspring and Flinkman discuss their love of the X-Men and how they came to be diehard fanboys of the franchise. They also discuss their favorite X-Men, least favorite character, and the best and worst X-Men crossovers.