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

Power of X-Men proudly welcomes X-Men writer Zeb Wells to the podcast! Zeb goes into detail about writing New Mutants and Hellions; what it was like pitching Hellions to Jonathan Hickman; how trauma impacts his characters; and (most importantly) what we can expect to happen at the Hellfire Gala! You don't want to miss this episode, True Believers! Make sure to follow @powerofxmen on Instagram and Twitter for future news and guests!

It's the penultimate episode of WandaVision, and we bring in the master of Scarlet Witch deep cuts, James Pereira aka geekyjp on instagram! James teaches us the historical context of Wanda's headpiece as well as his fan theories on Wanda's parentage. And of course, we dissect every single frame of episode 8!

It's been Agatha Harkness ALL ALONG! The internet is now broken. Join Dayspring and Nightfall...plus a super secret surprise guest as we discussed episode 7 of WandaVision!

Our friends from The X-Wife podcast join us to discuss Episode 6 of WandaVision! Are the mutants coming? What's up with Evan Peters' Quicksilver? We answer all these questions and more!

Dayspring and Flinkman sit down with BANSHEE (aka Jeremy Ratchford) from the 1996 Generation X TV movie! Jeremy swings by to discuss his time on set, his unique rapport with Finola Hughes, what it was like to work with Charisma Carpenter on Buffy, and his experience auditioning for Wolverine in the first X-Men film! This is an episode you don't want to miss, True Believers!

Buckle in, comic fans. Flinkman and Dayspring assembled a panel of superstar Madelyne Pryor fans to discuss the character's recent death in Hellions and why female representation needs to improve in comics.

NOT A DRILL! Evan Peters arrives in Westview! Is he Mephisto? What does this mean for the Fox X-Men and multiverse? So many questions! Also, Dayspring finally gets the Full House episode he's been waiting for, and guest host Nightfall delivers his fan theory on why there is a sitcom format! This episode proudly introduces the first appearance of special guest host The Askani Son, making his podcast debut! Join these fellas as they pick apart every single minute of this episode. Hope you survive the experience!

OMG...WandaVision this week WENT there, and we've assembled the entire team to discuss every single minute of episode 4 of Marvel's inaugural Disney + series. Has Wanda made a deal with the devil? Who is broadcasting Wanda's reality to the universe? And...was that Captain Marvel's voice?

Folks, it's Election Day on Krakoa! The boys dive deep into their feels on the mutant candidates that are up for the inaugural X-Men team as well as the weekly books. Oh, and that's not all, Flinkman gives his thoughts on the Gambit (vol. 1) miniseries and a SAVAGE game of trivia ensues.

The fellas and their guests discuss episode 3 of WandaVision as well as uncovering all the hidden easter eggs!

WandaVision hath arrived on Disney Plus, and with it the beginning of Phase IV of the MCU! Folks, this was suppose to be a minisode, but there's was just too much to discuss. We're joined by friends and family as we dissect every single detail of the first two episodes of WandaVision!

The fellas have a LEGENDary conversation with Ryan Ting from the Hasbro Marvel Legends team! How has his personal history with X-Men influenced his work at Hasbro? Who is his favorite X-Man? What was it like filming the Marvel's 616 series on Disney Plus? And don't worry, you know the fellas ask him plenty of questions about which characters we could possibly see in future waves. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Part 2 of 2. WandaVision premieres tomorrow on Disney Plus and we dive deep into Wanda's history in the comics, what that means for the introduction of the mutants in the MCU, and our hopes for WandaVision! D'Manda Martini guest stars in part 2 of this very special WandaVision Variety Hour!

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.