X-Ray Vision

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Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight fo

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How many episodes does X-Ray Vision have?

The podcast currently has 484 episodes available.

X-Ray Vision episodes:

March 01, 2023 HBO's The Last of Us Ep. 7
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
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1h 2min
February 24, 2023 HBO's The Last of Us Ep. 6
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia
The 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.
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1h 6min
February 17, 2023 Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia
The 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 story
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58min
February 15, 2023 Quantumania Primer + Super Bowl Trailers
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia
The 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.
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1h 14min
February 11, 2023 HBO’s The Last of Us Ep. 5
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight meet Henry and Sam! In the Airlock (1:15), they dive deep (deeep) into episode 5 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping and discussing the action of the episode, the power of the superhero fantasy, and mirror images. Then in Nerd Out (1:07:32) they read and discuss a listener theory on the seeding possibility of Marvel video games in the MCU.
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia
The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!
World War Z – written by Max Brooks.
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1h 15min
February 08, 2023 HBO's The Last of Us Ep. 4
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight take a road trip! First in Previously On (1:12) Jason and Rosie continue their discussion of the new DCU slate, focusing on how the announcements from James Gunn led to a ton of DC comics rapidly selling out. In the Airlock (7:36), they dive deep (deeep) into episode 4 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping and discussing Joel’s ethics, Ellie’s gun, and more. Then in Nerd Out (53:06) they read and discuss a listener theory on how Deadpool may make it into the MCU.
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia
The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!
Please check out & support the Crooked Media Workers Union on Twitter & Instagram.
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February 03, 2023 New DCU Slate + Mailbag
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enter the X-Ray Vision Crypt (aka the mailbag)! First in Previously On (1:47) Jason and Rosie dissect and discuss the major DC announcements, including their thoughts on the pre-existuing projects and all the new projects James Gunn and Peter Safran announced. In the Airlock (42:33), they dive deep (deeep) into the Crypt – still just the Mailbag – to answer questions about the MCU, comics, Star Wars, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:18:49) a listener pitches us on the classic tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons.
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia
The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!
Note: There were too many name and comic checks in this episode to cover it all on the Listener’s Guide. For more information and insight into Rosie and Jason’s recs, please check out the Discord.
Batman by Grant Morrison. Plus, check out our interview with Morrison where they talk about working on Batman over the years.
All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison
The Authority
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King
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1h 24min
February 01, 2023 HBO's The Last of Us Ep. 3
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight bite into delicious strawberries! In the Airlock (1:45), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 3 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping the episode and discussing Bill and Frank’s relationship, the structure of the season and episode, and critiques of Joel. (Warning: Jason and Rosie have a TLOU game spoiler conversation (49:35) through the end of the Airlock, which is delineated within the episode itself as well.) Then in Nerd Out (58:11) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener’s Star Wars theory.
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia
The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!
Station Eleven – an acclaimed novel (2014) by Emily St. John Mandel, adapted into the acclaimed HBOMax series of the same name. We have two episodes about Station Eleven, including an interview with showrunner Patrick Somerville and a conversation with friends of the pod and hosts of Dune Pod.
The Girl with All the Gifts (2014) – written by M.R. Carey.
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1h 6min
January 27, 2023 The Last of Us Game, Part 2
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight make a molotov! In the Airlock (1:22), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into The Last of Us video game, continuing their recap as well as discussing the differences between the original and the adaptation. Then in Nerd Out (53:58) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about the Quantum Realm.
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia
The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!
The Kotaku article Jason and Rosie mention.
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1h 1min
January 25, 2023 HBO's The Last of Us Ep 2
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight sight-see at a museum! In the Airlock (1:08), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into episode 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us, recapping the episode and discussing bread, Tess, and creature design. Then in Nerd Out (45:20) Jason and Rosie discuss a very relevant theory about mutants in the MCU.
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/netw3rk
Follow Rosie: IG, website, & Letterboxd
Join the X-Ray Vision Discord
Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How many episodes does X-Ray Vision have?

The podcast currently has 484 episodes available.

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