X-Aspirations

By Seamus and Candice Colbert

An issue by issue history of the X-men, lovingly described by a husband and wife team.... more

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The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.

X-Aspirations episodes:

March 20, 2013 X-Aspirations Ep. 087, X-Men #105, June 1977
Rarebits Help McKay With Finding Nemo?!
In Which We Discover That Embodying All Cosmic Destruction And Rebirth Does Not Mean You Can Dish A Good Biscuit, That Mister Fantastic Should Never Trust A Car Valet Wearing Ruby Red Eyeglasses, And That Even Heralds of Galactus Know Never To Put Anything In Their Ear Canals… Except For Their Elbow!

Funny McFaddenPants Lives!
"Phoenix Unleashed!"
Written by Chris Claremont, Pencils by Dave Cockrum, Inked by Bob Layton, Lettered by Tom Orz, Colors by Andy Yanchus, Edited by Archie Goodwin
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The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
59min
February 27, 2013 X-Aspirations Ep. 086, X-Men #104, April 1977
Who You Calling Yellow, Kid?!
In Which We Learn That If There Is One Thing The Scots Are Known For It Is Their Devotion To The Domestic Arts, That Everyone Loves Banshee And His New Delicious Crispy Outer Shell, And That Wolverine's Girlfriend Is Always On Him About Never Remembering Important Anniversaries, Birthdays, or His Origin Story!

Hey Kids! Guess What's Not Magnetic? Lead! Just Shoot Him In The Face!
"The Gentleman's Name Is Magneto"
Written by Chris Claremont, Pencils by Dave Cockrum, Inked by Sam Grainger, Lettered by Patterson, Colors by A. Yanchus, Edited by Archie Goodwin
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www.x-aspirations.com
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The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
1h
January 28, 2013 X-Aspirations Ep. 085, X-Men #103, February 1977
Our First Book Review Is Most Illuminado-ing!
In Which We Discover That Considering His Present Diminutive Company Nightcrawler Might Want To Beware Itinerant Apple Bearing Witches, That When Dealing With Leprechauns It Won’t Be Spare Change You Find in Your Couch Cushions, And That The Earth Will Soon Tremble Before The Combined Might Of Moon Unit And Dweezil!
They Should Call It A Van Helsing Generator!
"The Fall Of The Tower"
Written by Chris Claremont, Pencils by Dave Cockrum, Inked by Sam Grainger, Lettered by John Costanza, Colors by Janice Cohen, Edited by Archie Goodwin
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www.x-aspirations.com
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The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
54min
January 07, 2013 X-Aspirations Ep. 084, X-Men #102, December 1976
A Glowing Nose Is An Obvious Mutation!
In Which We Find That Storm’s Fear of Confined Spaces Is Only Dwarfed By Her Dread of Charles Dickens Musicals, That Kurt Will Dance If He Wants To But He Won’t Leave His Friends Behind, And That Cain Marko Has Never Forgiven Xavier For Breaking His Officially Licensed Kirk Communicator!

And Can We Finally End This Ridiculous Slanket vs. Janket Feud!
"Who Will Stop The Juggernaut?"
Written by Chris Claremont, Pencils by Dave Cockrum, Inked by Sam Grainger, Lettered by John Costanza, Colors by Bonnie Wilford, Edited by Archie Goodwin
Check us out at
www.x-aspirations.com
And send us comments at [email protected]
The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
49min
December 13, 2012 X-Aspirations Ep. 083, X-Men #101, October 1976
Archie and Shooter Monkeying Around!
In Which We Learn That The X-Men Are Completely Deserving of Their Lifetime Triborough Airport Ban, That When Wolverine Came To The Big City He Traded In His Dreams For A Soiled Pair Of Thigh High Chaps, And That Banshee Knows Better Than To Look A Dead Gift Horse In The Mouth!

For The Love Of God Has Xavier Never Heard of a Stay-Cation?
"Like A Phoenix, From The Ashes!"
Written by Chris Claremont, Pencils by Dave Cockrum, Inked by Frank Chiaramonte, Lettered by John Costanza, Colors by Bonnie Wilford, Edited by Archie Goodwin
Check us out at
www.x-aspirations.com
And send us comments at [email protected]
The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
52min
November 21, 2012 X-Aspirations Ep. 082, X-Men #100, August 1976
A Billion Reasons For More X-Movies!
In Which We Discover That Sharing a Primary Color Will Not Bring Nightcrawler Any Closer To Snagging a BFF, That Wolverine and Colossus Had Substantially Less Success Doing Their Wicked Googly, And That One Does Not Want To Even Ask Banshee How Many Ladies Go Into A Celtic Knot!

All This And A Lloyd Bentson Shout Out!
"Greater Love Hath No X-Man..."
Written by Chris Claremont, Art by Dave Cockrum, Lettered by Annette K., Colors by Bonnie W., Edited by Marv Wolfman
Check us out at
www.x-aspirations.com
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The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
48min
November 06, 2012 X-Aspirations Ep. 081, X-Men #99, June 1976
We Must Remain Ever Vigilante!
In Which We Learn That Everyone Is Afraid To Ask Nightcrawler What Exactly Happens At A Jahrmarkt, That No Matter Their Color, Creed, or Country Postal Workers Are Always Disgruntled, And That Cyclops Just Wants To Be Able To Pass Through A Macy's Without Coming Out Smelling Like A French Whore!

SPKA DAMM, Woman, You Look Fine!
"Deathstar, Rising!"
Written by Chris Claremont, Penciled by Dave Cockrum, Inked by Frank Chiara, Lettered by Irving W., Colors by Michele W., Edited by Marv Wolfman
Check us out at
www.x-aspirations.com
And send us comments at [email protected]
The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
47min
October 22, 2012 X-Aspirations Ep. 080, X-Men #98, April 1976
Claremont as Crystal!
In Which We Discover That The X-Mansion Undergarment Situation Is Becoming Desperate, That Nothing Ruins Romantic Mojo Like Artificial Humanoids, And That All Marvel Scientists Want To Pretend They Know Astronomy, You Know, Because It Is Awesome!

The Only Good Eagle Is a Spread Eagle!
"Merry Christmas, X-Men..."
Written by Chris Claremont, Penciled by Dave Cockrum, Inked by Sam Grainger, Lettered by Joe Rosen, Colors by Janice Cohen, Edited by Marv Wolfman
Check us out at
www.x-aspirations.com
And send us comments at [email protected]
The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
55min
October 04, 2012 X-Aspirations Ep. 079, X-Men #97, February 1976
New Marvel, NOW 25% Less Uncanny!
In Which We Find That Colossus Is Learning That Men With Tails Make Lousy Wing Men, That The Secret To Interstellar Warfare Is A Delicate Balance of Speed, Stealth, Destructive Force, and… Adorability, And That Airline Cockpits Are All Cigar Smoke And Sorrowful Love That Can Not Be!

Cyclops Should Really Consider Getting A Fetish Vault!
"My Brother, My Enemy!"
Written by Chris Claremont, Penciled by Dave Cockrum, Inked by Sam Grainger, Lettered by Annette Kaye, Colors by Don Warfield, Edited by Marv Wolfman
Check us out at
www.x-aspirations.com
And send us comments at [email protected]
The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
46min
September 21, 2012 X-Aspirations Ep. 078, X-Men #96, December 1975
Gaming The System!
In Which We Discover That Xavier Ignores EPA Waste Disposal Guidelines When It Comes To Portals To Evil Netherworlds, That Most Anti-Mutant Genocidal Maniacs Do Not Spend Enough Time On Their Grant Writing, And That Professor X Is Finally Taking Time Off To Pursue His Dream Of A Psychic Mapquest Business!

Once You Have Felt The Sharp Bite Of Anthropology, Even A Disgruntled Archeologist Will Give You Pause!
"Night of The Demon!"
Written by Chris Claremont, Plot Assist by Bill Mantlo, Penciled by Dave Cockrum, Inked by Sam Grainger, Lettered by Dave Hunt, Colors by Phil Rachelson, Edited by Marv Wolfman
Check us out at
www.x-aspirations.com
And send us comments at [email protected]
The closing music is "Bog Songs" by The Blaggards,
provided by Mevio's Music Alley. Check it out at music.mevio.com
...more
59min

FAQs about X-Aspirations:

How many episodes does X-Aspirations have?

The podcast currently has 146 episodes available.