The Last Stand (10-20) - X-Celebrities & X-Corporations
Let's dive into the worlds of celebrity and business. X-Statix and Worthington Industries become the focus of this particular episode.
Aug 23, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Uncanny X-Minutes
Stasia and Producer James watch the X-Men movies ten minutes at a time and discuss how they relate to the comics. This is a comics heavy show to aid those who love the movies and don't want to dive into the rich history of the X-Men universe.
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Episodes
The Last Stand (00-10) - Angel Wings and Danger Rooms
New season. New movie. New director. Same hosts. How does Angel feel about his mutation? Did you ever think about the Danger Room having feelings? Find out all that and more in this week's thrilling episode.
Aug 16, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 1
X2 (130-134) - X-Men '97 Extravaganza
In celebration of the final credits of X2: X-Men United let's discuss the end of Season 1 of X-Men '97. What storylines are included in this season? What was already crossed over that was discussed in previous episodes? Why is this the greatest thing Marvel has ever done?
Jul 05, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 14
X2 (120-130) - Everyone Gets Phoenixized
Stasia brings out her soapbox to rant about Valerie Cooper. Special Guest Brian comes in to discuss how every Avenger under the sun is allowed to be a Phoenix. Spoilers for "Enter the Phoenix"
Jun 28, 2024•35 min
X2 (110 - 120) - Cyclops and Wolverine: Bromance Breakup
Cyclops and Wolverine's relationship has been on the quite a journey. How do they treat each other in the comics? What's the deal with Schism? Bonus topics include Jean's death(s) and the location of the Weapon X facility.
Jun 21, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
X2 (100-110) - Age of Apocalypse and Moira Timelines
There was a time when the humans basically lost in the X-Men universe and that was the Age of Apocalypse. How did it start? How did it affect comics? What's Wizard magazine? Also, buckle up as we discuss the many lives of Moira MacTaggart.
Jun 14, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 11
X2 (90 - 100) - The Adamantium Cookbook
So you want to cover something in Adamantium? How do you get started? This handy dandy guide will uncover the mysteries of the sturdiest metal in the 616. Also, buckle up for a psychic power challenge. Who's the most powerful mutant psychic?
Jun 07, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 10
X2 (80-90) - No More Mutants
This section of X2 includes trying to kill all of the mutants. In the long run of X-Men comics there have been quite a few attempts to wipe out mutants. Let's run through many of them. What has William Stryker been up to in the comics after "God Loves Man Kills"? And have Jean and Scott ever battled each other like in these minutes?
May 31, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
X2 (70-80) - Maybe Magneto's Not Right
Special guest X-pert George stops by to give us all a rundown on the real life history behind Magneto vs. Professor X and how Magneto may not be right. Mystique and Wolverine's pre-X-Men history gets a highlight. How do both the X-Men and the Brotherhood recruiting practices? Chris Claremont Interview
May 24, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 8
X2 (60-70) - Storm, Goddess of Our Hearts
Storm has a real power flex in this section of the movie. Time to talk about exactly how powerful she truly is. What's Pyro's deal? And just like the movie let's tease the Phoenix.
May 17, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 7
X2 (50-60) - Parents of a Gay Mutant Son
The Xavier Institute has been a secret mutant haven for a long time. How did that end? Mr. and Mrs. Drake have been on a roller coaster ride in the comics. How do they handle having a mutant son?.... an X-Man son?..... a gay son? Turns out they have quite a few opinions on all those facets of Iceman.
May 10, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
X2 (40-50) - The Many Faces of Dr. Hank McCoy
Would you leave your kids with Wolverine? Does Jason Stryker show up in the comics? Why does Beast's appearance keep changing? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this uncanny episode!
May 03, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
X2 (30-40) - X-Mansion Attacks and Mutant Love
Let's talk about some of the times that the X-Mansion has been attacked (not destroyed) in the comics. As you can imagine it happens many times. Is it mutant powers that can get in the way of two mutants dating or is it their trauma? Or maybe both.
Apr 26, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
X2 (20-30) - Bonus Easter Egg Bonanza
This episode is dedicated to a handful of shots of mutant names. That's right. Here is a bonus episode full that is chocked full of Easter Eggs. Time for some rapid fire character discussions of mutants that never made it to the big screen.
Apr 19, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
X2 (20-30) - God Loves, Man Kills
This episode is purely dedicated to the graphic novel that X2: X-Men United was based on; God Loves, Man Kills. Warning: the story being covered contains more intense events and themes than are normally covered in the show.
Apr 12, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
X2 (10-20) - Lady Deathstrike: Killer Cyborg
Lady Deathstrike: Lady turned assassin turned cyborg. Why does she have such a beef with Wolverine? Who has Mystique pretended to be for long periods? How many different ways have mutants been mind controlled?
Apr 05, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
X2 (00-10) - Now Introducing the Incredible Nightcrawler
A strong start for Season 2 with the opening scenes from X2. That means most of the episode will be dedicated to everyone's favorite fuzzy blue elf, Nightcrawler. Stasia and Producer James give the rundown of Nightcrawler including the old and new story of his origin. All this with a dash of Artie Maddicks.
Mar 29, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
X-Men (100 - 104) - X-Men in the Year 2000
For the final episode of X-Men (2000) Stasia and Producer James discuss the comics around the time of the movie's release and the storylines that closely mimic the film's plot.
Mar 08, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
X-Men (90-100) - Lock 'Em Up...Oops! They Escaped
This week's episode discusses the different prisons that are in the Marvel Universe. And could they hold Magneto. On the other hand, Wolverine has his reason why he leaves the X-Men.
Mar 01, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
X-Men (80-90) - Headmaster Magneto aka Michael Xavier
Special Guest Nick from AlleyCat Comics stops by to discuss an era of X-Men comics where Magneto is the Headmaster of Xavier's school. Maybe Magneto is not a full blown supervillain. https://www.alleycatcomics.com/
Feb 23, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
X-Men (70-80) - The Tragedy of Toad
This week's episode discusses the literal toady of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. The various looks and eras of Toad are discussed as we try to find a happy story for this sad character. Special guest Mike Richko from Pop Culture Role Call. https://popculturerolecall.libsyn.com/
Feb 16, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
X-Men (60-70) - What are you Wearing?
This week's episode discusses X-Men costumes through the ages with our special guest Brian. Uniforms vs. costumes. Spandex vs. leather. Who's in and who's out.
Feb 09, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
X-Men (50-60) - Bone Claws & Cerebro Sabotage
This week's episode discusses the time Magneto stripped Wolverine of his adamantium, exploring the term "hates and fears", and attacking Cerebro/psychics.
Feb 02, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
X-Men (40-50) - Mystique, Master Manipulator
This week's episode discusses the capabilities of Rogue's mutant ability, a primer on Cerebro, and Mystique's history of manipulation. Bonus topic: Bobby Drake, party dude.
Jan 26, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
X-Men (30-40) - Talking About Love Triangles
This week's episode discusses Mystique's early appearances in non X-titles, the deal with adamantium, and the oh so delicious love triangle between Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Wolverine.
Jan 19, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
X-Men (20-30) - Who's on the Team?
This week’s episode discusses team lineups for the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the X-Men. And since Wolverine’s getting the grand tour of the facilities the X-Mansion and X-Jet are also on the table.
Jan 12, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
X-Men (10-20) - Big Brother Wolverine
Stasia and Producer James dip a toe into the history of Wolverine by starting with his very first appearance. And while we are at it let’s discuss Wolverine’s best quality of being a big brother type mentor for wayward mutants. Sabretooth gets his early comics start from non X-Titles.
Jan 04, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
X-Men (00-10) - What’s Rogue’s Deal?
Stasia and Producer James start X-Men (2000) by discussing Magneto’s early appearances and touching upon his origin. How comic accurate is Rogue’s mutant activation and early career as a mutant? And we talk about Jean Grey being called before the Senate.
Jan 04, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
What is Uncanny X-Minutes?
Welcome to the show. What is it all about? Who are the hosts? Before the movie starts let’s get settled in and get to know each other.
Jan 04, 2024•28 min
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