X-Ray Vision

X-Ray Vision has returned! Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are back together to talk about all things pop culture across TV, movies, comics, video games, and more! Every Tuesday and Thursday, Jason and Rosie will dive deeeeeep into the latest news, break down current hits, nerd out about upcoming releases, and introduce you to some underseen gems. They'll also be joined by industry professionals who help craft the stories we love, from your fave TV writers to actors you love and the comics creators on your pull list. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

X-Ray Vision is back (again) baby! Yes, after their shocking return to your feeds to talk X-Men '97, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are treating you to one more special preview episode about that unbelievable 5th episode of X-Men '97 at their new home, iHeartPodcasts before returning twice weekly on May 2! We heard your cries through Cerebro and came back to break down the absolutely wild goings on in X-Men '97 Episode 5 "Remember It". So if you're wondering if [redacted] is actually [redacted] and want to hear more about Scott's shenanigans and Gambit's epic... well, gambit, we've got you covered! PSA: This is a very special episode!! We won't be weekly until May 2 when we'll be back with two episodes every single week! So take your time to mourn your fave X-Man, make sure to hit subscribe, let us know what you wanna hear when we return, and spread the word that XRV is back babyyyy!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

X-Ray Vision is back baby! Yes, after far too long Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are back together to talk about all things X-Men at their new home, iHeartPodcasts! In the Previously On, Jason and Rosie dive into Julia Garner's Silver Surfer casting and a big win for Bob Iger at the Disney shareholders meeting before getting to the real reason we're all here: X-MEN 97!!! Digging deeeep into the first four episodes, Rosie and Jason break their hiatus to nerd out about the incredible return of the fan-fave series, the comics that inspired it, and their favorite weird deep-cut mutants! PSA: This is a very special episode!! We won't be back weekly until May, but until then, enjoy all our X-Men thoughts, make sure to hit subscribe, let us know what you wanna hear when we return, and spread the word that XRV is back babyyyy!!!! Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight open the mailbag! In the Airlock (1:10) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into your questions, including what fandom they want to explore, consuming content during the strikes, superpower reveals, how watching affects mood, Saw Patrol, and more. Then in Nerd Out (55:45) friend of the pod, and co-host of Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod), Haitch pitches Warrior.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Entertainment Community Fund’s Support Staff Donation page.Rosie’s Horror Books IGN article.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight rom-com with Clark Kent and Lois Lane! In Previously On (1:37), they discuss a new superhero movie-making satire ordered by struck company HBO plus renewed speculation about a Disney sale to Apple. In the Airlock (7:32) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Adult Swim’s My Adventures with Superman. In Hive Mind (28:20), X-Ray is thrilled to welcome Sarah Kuhn and Arielle Jovellanos, writer and artist behind DC’s “Girl Taking Over: A Lois Lane Story.” And in Nerd Out (1:01:46) a listener pitches Nimona.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Rosie’s 1990s boom-bust comics article at IGN.Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Entertainment Community Fund’s Support Staff Donation page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight grab a slice and hit the sewers! In Strike Watch, they discuss some of the latest in Hollywood’s ongoing summer of strikes. In the Airlock (7:40) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into TMNT: Mutant Mayhem. In a return to the Omnibus (25:29), Jason and Rosie explore TMNT’s origins and philosophical implications. Then in Nerd Out (45:05) a listener query about being a fly on the wall.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Rosie’s 1990s boom-bust comics article at IGN.Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Entertainment Community Fund’s Support Staff Donation page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight open the mailbag! In the Airlock (00:48) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into your questions, including what kind of super skrull powers they’d have, what classic movies have changed their perspective on storytelling this year, animated adaptations of comics, and more. Then in Nerd Out (59:10) a listener question about companion podcasts.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Entertainment Community Fund’s Support Staff Donation page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight talk picketing with Cody Ziglar! In the Previously On (4:13), Jason, Rosie, and Zig discuss the new Loki season 2 trailer. In the Airlock (13:11) they dive deep (deeep) into Zig’s experience working on the new Futurama reboot on Hulu as well as discussing the Atom Eve special episode of Invincible on Amazon Prime. Then in Nerd Out (45:32) a listener question about manga.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Check out The Screen Traveler’s Guide, available for preorder now with writing by Rosie!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Entertainment Community Fund’s Support Staff Donation page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are radiated! In the Airlock (1:00) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the finale of Secret Invasion, recapping and discussing where the show went wrong, what the finale has to do with ALF, and what comes next for the MCU. Then in Nerd Out (40:01) a theory about Secret Invasion and She-Hulk.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Entertainment Community Fund’s Support Staff Donation page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight ! In Strike Watch (1:00) Jason and Rosie give updates and thoughts on the historic double strike from WGA and SAG-AFTRA. In the Previously On (13:43) Jason and Rosie discuss SDCC without studios and why it was fantastic and dive into the box office phenomenon of Barbenheimer. Then in Hive Mind (29:51) X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome writer, director, and producer David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight, Foundation, and more) to discuss his career, his inspirations, his writing methods, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:11:55) more fan thoughts on Indiana Jones.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Entertainment Community Fund’s Support Staff Donation page.Guides on how to support Writers and Actors on strike: Washington Post, HuffPost.Variety article explaining what is and isn’t allowed under SAG’s strike rules.Deadline article detailing Execs’ plans to let writers go broke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight look for some Avenger DNA! In the Airlock (1:00) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 5 of Secret Invasion, recapping and discussing what they would have liked to have seen more of, Avenger DNA, and more. Then in Nerd Out (40:01) a thought on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Entertainment Community Fund’s Support Staff Donation page.Guides on how to support Writers and Actors on strike: Washington Post, HuffPost.Variety article explaining what is and isn’t allowed under SAG’s strike rules.Deadline article detailing Execs’ plans to let writers go broke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight discuss Ethan Hunt’s crushes! First, in Strike Watch (00:49) Jason and Rosie discuss the evolving WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and standing with unions. In the Previously On (7:20), Shea Serrano joins to recap and discuss the Mission Impossible franchise. Then in the Airlock (1:31:27) Jason, Rosie, and Shea dive deep (deeep) into Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Entertainment Community Fund’s Support Staff Donation page.Guides on how to support Writers and Actors on strike: Washington Post, HuffPost.Variety article explaining what is and isn’t allowed under SAG’s strike rules.Deadline article detailing Execs’ plans to let writers go broke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight question Nick Fury’s marriage! In the Previously On (1:09), they discuss the spate of DCU castings for Superman: Legacy. In the Airlock (11:21) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episodes 3 and 4 of Secret Invasion, discussing questionable submarine nuke passwords, Nick Fury’s questionable marriage, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:02:32) a Secret Invasion theory.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight ready their whips! In the Previously On (1:35), they explore the Indiana Jones franchise, speed-capping the first four films. In the Airlock (6:24) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, discussing the overwhelming plotting, the deaging, and the box office bombing. Then, in Nerd Out (1:10:37) a Secret Invasion theory.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight struggle with the name Rachel Brosnahan! In the Previously On (1:35), they discuss the casting announcement of the DCU’s new Superman, David Corenswet, and Lois Lane, Rachel Brosnahan. In the Airlock (6:24) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 2 of Secret Invasion. Then in the Hive Mind (44:18) Jason and Rosie welcome Star Wars Jedi: Survivor lead writer Danny Homan to the podcast to discuss how to write for video games, why increasing the difficulty isn’t the only way to make games interesting, and what some of his proudest Jedi Survivor writing moments were. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:10:37) our first Secret Invasion theory.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.A Plague Tale: Innocence (2019)TowerFall (2013)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are LIVE in Gotham, otherwise known as the SiriusXM Garage! First up (1:11), Jason and Rosie welcome back Batman franchise executive producer Michael Uslan, who gives the deep background on how the caped crusader ended up on screen. Next (19:14) Jason and Rosie welcome friends of the pod Shea Serrano and Joelle Monique to dive deep (deeep) into Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, discussing the film’s legacy, their first reactions seeing it, what it was like to rewatch, which Batman villain is smelliest, and more.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight hang out with Nick Fury! In the Previously On (1:02), they provide context for two recent Marvel controversies: Jack Kirby’s son Neal’s comments on a recent Stan Lee documentary and the use of AI in generating the Secret Invasion opening credits. In the Airlock (31:44) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the premiere of Secret Invasion on Disney+, discussing skrull theories and more. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:11:26) a defense of Coach Ben from the Yellowjackets Season 2 finale.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight head to Central City! In the Previously On (1:11), they provide context for The Flash, in theaters now, discussing the troubled development and Ezra Miller’s legal troubles. In the Airlock (19:14) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into The Flash, discussing the CGI, the cameos, and what worked and what didn’t for them as well where they think the DCU goes next. Then, in a double dose of the Omnibus (58:40) Rosie and Jason first explore Flashpoint, the influential comics basis for The Flash film. Then in a second Omnibus, Jason and Rosie explore Secret Invasion, priming listeners on what to expect from the newly released series in the MCU. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:33:14) a relevant multiverse query.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.Flashpoint (2011)The New 52 (2011)Secret Invasion (2008-09)Secret Invasion (2022-23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight’s spidey senses are tingling! In the Airlock (1:04) they answer your arachnophile questions after watching Across the Spider-Verse. Then, in a return of the Omnibus (18:38) Jason explores the world and lore of Spider-Man 2099 in Marvel comics. Then, in the Hive Mind (30:11) Jason and Rosie are joined by Nikesh Shukla, award winning author and writer of the new Spider-Man India comic series to discuss seeing the character brought to life in Across the Spider-Verse, how he collected comics in the 1990s, what he loves about Spidey, and what kind of Spider-Man story he wanted to tell.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.Disco Dancer (1982)Head to https://crooked.com/events/ and scroll down to get tix for X-Ray's live show on June 26!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight eat a massive heart! In the Airlock (1:03) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the season 2 finale of Yellowjackets, pondering the supernatural, the edible, and the ethical. Then in Nerd Out (47:31) a theory from a listener on Moff Gideon’s mustache.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight web-sling through the Spider-Verse! In the Airlock (1:12), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse the jaw-dropping masterpiece sequel to 2018’s jaw-dropping masterpiece Into the Spider-Verse. In the Hive Mind (28:40) Jason and Rosie are joined by the film’s co-director Kemp Powers, Oscar nominated writer of One Night in Miami and co-writer of Pixar’s Soul, to discuss the Spider-Verse, his favorite comics, the visual splendor of the film, that Knicks joke in Soul, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:13:13) a pitch from a listener on Marissa Meyer’s YA series The Lunar Chronicles.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.Persepolis (2007)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight crown a Waystar Royco successor! In the finale of Market Moves (1:18) Jason and Rosie recap and analyze the dramatic conclusion to the Roy family saga in the series finale of HBO’s Succession, including the dysfunctional sibling cycle, being serious people, and failed power plays. Then in Nerd Out (1:25:24) a pitch from a listener on Netflix’s Voltron Legendary Defender.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.The Guardian piece Rosie mentioned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight play Jedi Survivor! In Previously On (1:03) Jason and Rosie discuss a grab bag of Star Wars news, including the tragic death of Ray Stevenson, some light Ahsoka spoilers, and Disney’s recent moves in Florida. In the Airlock (21:14), they dive deep (deeep) into both the video game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Star Wars: Visions Vol. 2, discussing gameplay, animation, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:15:55) a listener theory for James Mangold’s currently unknown Star Wars movie project.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.Enemy Mine (1985)Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (2008)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight eulogize Logan Roy! In Market Moves (1:13) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 9, including power-ranking eulogies, Shiv’s CEO pitch, and more. Then, there’s more Market Moves as the hosts of Crooked’s sister podcast Offline, Jon Favreau and Max Fisher, join to counteract the pro-capitalist spins from Jason and Rosie and offer their own liberal takes on Succession. In the Airlock (1:11:55), they dive deep (deeep) into Yellowjackets season 2 episode 8, recapping and discussing how the show continues to veer into bleak territory. Then in Nerd Out (1:49:00) a pitch from a listener on the mech masterpiece Pacific Rim.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Cody Ziglar enter Hyrule! In the Airlock (1:43), they dive deep (deeep) into video games, predominantly Breath of the Wild and the newly released follow-up Tears of the Kingdom, along with what other games they’ve been enjoying. Then, Jason and Zig discuss their experiences with the WGA Writers Strike so far. In the Hive Mind (1:05:34), Guardians of the Galaxy franchise co-star Sean Gunn joins to discuss the end of the trilogy, his working relationship with his brother James, Kraglin’s character development, and more.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.Green Hell (2019)The Wandering Village – developed by Stray Fawn StudioCrusader Kings III (2020 on PC, 2022 on console)Noita (2020)Celeste (2018)Ark (2015)Dead Island 2 (2023)Diablo IV (2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enjoy lemon flavored lacroix! In Market Moves (1:14) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 8, including Roman’s nihilism, Shiv’s missteps, and whether any of the Roy kids are serious people. In the Airlock (53:07), they dive deep (deeep) into Yellowjackets season 2 episode 7, recapping and discussing dreams, past, present, and future. Then in Nerd Out (1:29:21) a Yellowjackets theory.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.David Rasche (aka Karl) gives a red carpet interview talking about the unpredictability of the Succession finale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight pore through the mailbag! In Previously On (1:56) Jason and Rosie answer listener questions about the MCU. In the Airlock (27:00), they answer even more questions, including Star Wars, what to do with your comics once you read them, Succession, genre fiction and non-IP properties, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:24:46) a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 theory.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.“The Galactus Trilogy” written by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, penciled by Kirby, inked by Joe Sinnott, letters by Art Simek and Sam Rosen.“This Man, This Monster!” by Stan Lee and Jack KirbyClean Hands by Patrick HoffmanBlood Quantum directed by Jeff BarnabyTrust by Hernan DiazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight head to Camp Green Pine! In Market Moves (1:43) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 7. In the Airlock (35:30), they double dip into Yellowjackets season 2, diving deep (deeep) into episode 5 and 6, recapping and discussing Shauna and Callie, Walter and Misty, and many theories. Then in Nerd Out (1:14:06) a Yellowjackets theory.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are Groot! In the Previously On (1:40) Jason and Rosie run through the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, including speed-capping the first two films and the impacts of the characters on the broader MCU. In the Airlock (43:10), they dive deep (deeep) into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, recapping and discussing the visual splendor, character conclusions, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:25:29) X-Ray Vision celebrates May the Fourth (belatedly) with a listener theory about Star Wars.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!We3 – Released in 2004; written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Frank Quitely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight make deals (or not?)! In a double dose of Market Moves (2:06) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 5. Then there’s more Market Moves (33:08) with Succession season 4 episode 6. Then in Nerd Out (1:14:56) a listener pitches a TV adaptation of Red Dead Redemption 2.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Jason Mantzoukas apologize to Axe Woves! In the Airlock (1:45), Jason, Rosie, and Jason dive deep (deeep) into the season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing apologies, the power of puppets, what might come next, and more. Then in the Hive Mind (1:10:42) Jason Mantzoukas sticks around for a classic Comics Corner, including what everyone is reading right now and some favorite Lone Wolf and Cub style comics. Then in Nerd Out (1:26:38) a listener pitches the Star Wars sequels.Note: Imprecise timestamps are a side effect of a new ads system.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & Rosie Recommends NewsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Catwoman: Lonely CityTillie Walden ClementineDeclan Shalvey’s Old Dog, not The Old ManGirl taking OverDoom patrol by rachel pollackConstantine stuff [x]GunhildThe Good AsianLone Wolf and CubWolverine and X-Men [x]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight wrangle a dead moose! In Market Moves (1:07) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 4. In the Airlock (35:13), they dive deep (deeep) into season 2 episode 4 of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing Shauna and Callie, Walter and Misty, and many theories. Then in Nerd Out (1:13:10) they discuss a listener theory from Yellowjackets on Shauna’s baby.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!From Hell (1989-98) – A graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell.Jacob’s Ladder (1990) – Psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne and written by Bruce Joel Rubin. One of X-Ray’s newest sister podcasts – Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer, dedicated to all things horror – just covered the film. Check that episode out here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight fly – not walk! In the Previously On (1:15) Jason and Rosie react to the news from Star Wars Celebration plus the new The Marvels trailer. In the Airlock (26:38), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 7 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing flying vs. walking, spies, and more. Then in the Hive Mind (1:06:05) X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome actor and comedian Ben Schwartz for a delightful conversation about his latest movie Renfield, getting fit for a film, his favorite comics, and creating new Dracula canon. Then in Nerd Out (1:30:44) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about Mando chapter 22.Note: Imprecise timestamps are a side effect of a new ads system.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & Rosie Recommends NewsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Dar-Benn – created by Ron Marz and Ron Lim; first appearance in Silver Surfer #53.Avengers #346 – written by Bob Harras, pencils by Steve Epting, inks & colors by Tom Palmer, letters by Bill Oakley, edited by Ralph Macchio.The Lost Commanders - season 2 ep 3 of Star Wars Rebels.Is Spider-Man Jewish? He might be → ScreenRantThe Moth Keeper recommendation from Rosie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight avoid victoria sponge cake at all costs! In Market Moves (1:05) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 3. In the Airlock (24:55), they dive deep (deeep) into season 2 episode 3 of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing unreliable narrators and the show’s flummoxing mystery. Then in Nerd Out (59:25) a listener pitches the 2005 film Sky High.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Final Destination (2000-) – A horror franchise created by Jeffrey Reddick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight play bocce ball with Lizzo! In the Previously On (1:02) Jason and Rosie react to three new trailers: the DCU’s Blue Beetle, Sony’s Across the Spider-Verse, and the MCU’s Secret Invasion. In the Airlock (14:20), they dive deep (deeep) into the two part finale of The Bad Batch season 2 AND season 3 episode 6 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing clone lives vs. the future of the galaxy in Bad Batch and the politics of the New Republic and more in Mando. Then in Nerd Out (1:06:00) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about parallels between Andor and Mando.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & Rosie Recommends NewsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight perform karaoke, no Fancy Dans allowed! In the Previously On (1:16) Jason and Rosie debut Market Moves — speed-capping and analyzing the stocks, bonds, and trades of the Roy family in season 4 episode 2 of HBO’s Succession. In the Airlock (23:44), they dive deep (deeep) into season 2 episode 2 of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing the possibilities of the supernatural, the blend of horror and mundane, and why you can never Nightmare on Elm Street your way out of sleep. Then in Nerd Out (1:09:13) they discuss our first listener theory on Yellowjackets.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight take off their helmets! In the Previously On (1:16) Jason and Rosie discuss the recent shake-ups at Disney, the dissolution of Marvel Entertainment, and why this is actually potentially massive news. In the Airlock (9:46), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 5 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing The Armorer, the powerful incentive of real estate, and more. Then in Nerd Out (47:45) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about what the series finale of The Mandalorian might look like.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & Rosie Recommends NewsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!From a Certain Point of View (2017) – An anthology of 40 short stories, each story told from the perspective of a background character in A New Hope.Memories (1995) – an anthology anime film based on Katsuhiro Otomo’s manga series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight lend each other their ears! In the Previously On (1:29) Jason and Rosie acknowledge the recent distressing and upsetting news about actor Jonathan Majors and his arrest. In the Airlock (3:31), they dive deep (deeep) into the season 2 premiere of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing Shauna’s chaos energy, Misty’s rightfulness, and where the season might unfold from here with some Tinfoil Hat™ theories. Next, in The Hive Mind (58:11) Jason and Rosie are joined by Scream V & VI co-writer Guy Busick to discuss writing the iconic horror franchise as a fan, the tricks to writing a great horror film, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:28:16) a listener pitches Becky Chambers’ Monk and Robot series.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!The Ice Storm (1997) – directed by Ang Lee; featured performances by Christina Ricci and Elijah Wood.Old (2021) — directed by M. Night Shyamalan; adapted from the Swiss graphic novel Sandcastle by Pierre Oscar Levy and Frederik Peeters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight visit the forge, the heart of Mandalorian culture! In the Previously On (1:48) Rosie speed recaps Showtime’s Yellowjackets season one with a sound effects assist from Jason. In the Airlock (9:24), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 4 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing Grogu’s training, why the forge is the heart of Mandalorian culture, Mandalorian sexual practices, and more. Then in Nerd Out (40:53) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about where the increasing number of Mandalorians might be coming from.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & Rosie Recommends NewsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Rosie’s IGN Yellowjackets Season 1 CoverageLeia, Princess of Alderaan (2017) – A YA fantasy novel written by Claudia Gray.Shadow and Bone – the Netflix TV series based on a series of books by author Leigh Bardugo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight finish playing The Last of Us Part One! In the Previously On (1:13) Jason and Rosie discuss the recent news of Marvel Studios Executive Producer Victoria Alonso’s exit from the company and what that means for the MCU. In the Airlock (11:01), they dive deep (deeep) into the video game The Last of Us Part One – finishing their three part series on the game with a recap and an exploration of Marlene in game versus the show, Joel’s character and choices, and the ethics of the final moments of the game. Then in Nerd Out (56:53) a listener pitches the Netflix series Sense8.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Shadow of Colossus – Developed by Japan Studio and Team Ico and published by Sony Computer Animation for the PlayStation 2 in 2005.Check out Rosie’s NEW Substack (aka newsletter) Rosie Recommends!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight share biscuits! In the Airlock (1:56), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 3 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing theories for the season, the Andor quality of the episode, and the politics of the New Republic. Then in Nerd Out (1:03:18) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about raiding the mines of Mandalore for that sweet, sweet beskar.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight pet a giraffe! In the Airlock (1:12), they dive deep (deeep) into the season one finale of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping and discussing Marlene’s poor choices, and manipulative leadership. Then in Nerd Out (44:50) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about possibilities for The Last of Us Part 3 game, if one gets made. (Warning this Nerd Out does contain spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2.)Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special BONUS episode of X-Ray Vision & Keep It, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight fight with fanny packs as they discuss the recent stunning Oscars sweep by Everything Everywhere All At Once! First up, in the Previously On (1:26), they discuss the Oscars sweep, why EEAAO appealed to them and to audiences, the Angela Bassett snub, and more. In the Airlock (11:26), a rebroadcast deep dive from Jason and Rosie from our April 2022 episode on EEAAO. Then, a rebroadcast (33:35) of Jason and Rosie’s interview with newly minted Oscar-winning duo The Daniels. Finally, passing off the torch to our good friends at Keep It (1:12:13) for a fantastic interview with newly-minted Oscar winner and icon Michelle Yeoh, recorded in April 2022.Check out Keep It: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/keep-it/ and subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enter the mines of Moria, errr, I mean Mandalore! In the Airlock (1:25), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 2 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing theories for the season, R5 love, Grogu reactions, more. Then in Nerd Out (52:32) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about the increasing number of Mandalorians.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight cook up some…venison? In the Airlock (0:59), they dive deep (deeep) into HBO’s The Last of Us episode 8, recapping and discussing Joel’s violence, David’s creepiness, and manipulative leadership. Then in Nerd Out (55:29) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory that crosses over between Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and The X-Men.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight hang out with Greef Karga! In the Airlock (2:10), they dive deep (deeep) into the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing theories for the season, Din Djarin as an unwilling leader, and more. Then in Nerd Out (47:59) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about The Mandalorian’s Darksaber.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enter a photo booth! In the Airlock (1:21), they dive deep (deeep) into HBO’s The Last of Us episode 7, including recapping and discussing Riley’s character, emotional maturity, arcades, and more. Then in Nerd Out (51:51) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory and pitch about a potential The Last of Us Part 3 video game (Warning: This Nerd Out does contain spoilers for The Last of Us Parts 1 and 2 games).Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight become literal communists! In the Airlock (1:17), they dive deep (deeep) into HBO’s The Last of Us episode 6, including recapping and discussing the depiction of panic attacks, suffering as an identity, and communism. Then in Nerd Out (57:56) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory from Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!First appearance of Annihilation Wave was Annihilation Prologue #1 (2006) – written by Keith Giffen, pencils by Scott Kolins, inks by Ariel Olivetti, colors by June Chung, letters by Cory Petit, and edited by Andy Schmidt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enter the Quantum Realm! In the Airlock (2:08), they dive deep (deeep) into Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, recapping the film, discussing the powerhouse performance by Jonathan Majors, celebrating a few We Were Rights, and theorizing on the direction of the MCU. Then in Nerd Out (52:20) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory on He Who Remains from Loki season one.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Avengers Forever [x] – 12 issue series written by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern with pencils by Carlos Pacheco and inks by Jesus Merino. Avengers Forever Vol 1 #1 (1998)Victor Timely Kang variant in the comics [x]Rosie’s Den of Geek Shazam cover storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight prepare themselves (and you) for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania! First in the Previously On (1:36) Jason and Rosie run through a trio of Super Bowl trailers, including the fifth installment of Indiana Jones, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and The Flash. In the Airlock (27:05), they dive deep (deeep) into all things Ant-Man, recapping Scott Lang’s journey in the MCU so far, providing Comic Footnotes, and unpacking Kang as well as MODOK. Then in Nerd Out (1:06:57) a listener pitches the show Twin Peaks.Note: Wrong timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to [email protected] that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, website, & LetterboxdJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!Flashpoint (2011) – Written by Geoff Johns, art by Andy Kubert.Citizen Kang (first appearing in Captain America Annual #11) – Created by Roy Thomas and Larry Alexander.Scarlet Centurion – A Kang variant from Earth-6311.Rosie’s IGN article on MODOK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.