Some interesting quotes coming out of Marvel this past week. First, the new spider-man was concerned his NY neighborhood might be too woke. Then Anthony Mackie questioned whether or not America should be a term that defines Sam Wilson. Jason declares Netflix the winner of the streaming wars. Introducing del Toro's Frankenstein! Plus, Rosie sits down with an interview with the director of The Companion, Drew Hancock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 01, 2025•29 min
Winter TV is here! Rosie and Jason set a hype meter for Yellow Jackets season 3, Severance season 2, and White Lotus season 3. Then, the rise of the spy television series has taken over the networks. We share our thoughts on Man on the Inside, Black Dove, The Night Agent, The Agency, Day of the Jackal, Mr and Mrs Smith, plus Slow Horses. Finally, our hosts share their reality TV favorites. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join t...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr
Jason and Rosie dive into the first two episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+. Spider-Man swings into animation again, this time at Marvel Studios. Led by Jeff Trammell - who helmed some of the best episodes of Craig of the Creek - this series unique look has divided fan, but it's big heart gives reason to stick around. Rosie and Jason wonder why Spider-Man doesn't sound like a Beastie Boy. And of course, there’s that big twist involving Norman Osborn! Follow Jason: twitte...
Jan 30, 2025•44 min
Just five days shy of his seventy-ninth birthday, filmmaking icon David Lynch transcended to another plane. Rosie and Jason eulogize the legendary craftsman taking a look at his most celebrated films, the impact of Twin Peaks, and the enduring reach of his commercial work. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min
The Oscar nominees were announced, and we have some thoughts. Jason and Rosie discuss AI use in The Brutalist and Emilia Perez, plus the snubbing of Nicole Kidman and Denzel Washington. They also ponder whether or not Ryan Gosling will join the Star Wars Universe, Robert Eggers dual movie announcements, and those Marvel Rivals leaks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2025•24 min
Jason and Abu are joined by Haitch and Jason from Escape Hatch (formerly DunePod) to break down the first season of the divisive Dune: Prophecy on HBO. Check out https://escapehatchpod.com and follow Haitch and Jason on Instagram. Follow Abu: abuzafar.bsky.social Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 23, 2025•39 min
Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man came out over the weekend so Jason and Rosie rewatched a ton of werewolf themed movies to get in the right mindset. Producer Joelle Monique joins to give her spoiler review of Wolf Man in the backmatter. Movies mentioned: The Wolf Man (1941) Teen Wolf (1985) An American Werewolf in London (1981) Gingersnaps (2000) Wolfwalkers (2020) Wolf (1994) The Howling (1981) Underworld series The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020) Dog Soldiers (2002) Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) Frankens...
Jan 21, 2025•56 min
Skeleton Crew concludes, but was it with a bang or a whimper? Rosie and Jason discuss Jod's status as a jedi, the emotional impact of Star Wars television, and whether or not Wim we'll make an appearance in Rey's next adventure. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 17, 2025•23 min
Welcome, readers! X-Ray Vision has been a comic book, sci-fi, fantasy-loving space forever, but now we're making it official with a monthly book club. We're kicking off with our recommendation list to catch up on Superman before James Gunn's first DC feature drops AND our favorite stories from our favorite Marvel Rivals characters. Then, we'll give you a list of books to read to prep for Daredevil: Born Again. We'll be back in February to go over those books in detail. You can send us questions ...
Jan 16, 2025•57 min
Daredevil: Born Again trailer dropped this morning! A New Superman trailer is set to premiere at the Puppy Bowl! Could Cynthia Erivo transform her Elphaba role into a chance at Storm? The Houd in Game of Thrones, Rory McCann, is coming to Star Wars: Ashoka to take the helm as Ray Stevenson's Baylan Skoll. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 15, 2025•28 min
The first animated series for James Gunn's DCU has concluded and we've got a lot thoughts. Mainly, why are we still coding disability as monstrous? Is David Zaslav running security in Pokolistan? What's the over-under on at least one student wanting to get freaky with a fish girl? Is Doctor Phosphorus the show's MVP? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Jan 14, 2025•56 min
Join us as we revisit the iconic Daredevil: Born Again run by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli in preparation for the upcoming Disney+ show! Join the discussion in the X-Ray Vision Discord: https://discord.gg/2ZadyCMEzY Buy a new copy for your collection. Find one at your local comic shop . Read it on Marvel Unlimited . Borrow a copy from your library via Libby . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 13, 2025•2 min
Jod betrayed us all and courageous Wim has learned nothing. The penultimate episode of Skeleton Crew left us shocked (Jod killed a defenseless man?!) and dismayed (please don't pull an Anakin 2.0, Jod!!). Why is hologram technology so prevalent? Is this the best heel turn in modern television history? How did Jod get on the Onyx Cinder? Star Wars TV, is it getting better? Rosie and Jason ponder these questions and the end of Skeleton Crew season one. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosi...
Jan 10, 2025•28 min
Hi listeners, Rosie is here to deliver an important production update related to the fires currently impacting LA. This has caused some delays with our recording schedule, we will be back Friday with Jason & Rosie to cover the next episode of Skeleton Crew. If you live in LA and are on the path of fires, please stay safe and be prepared! We recommend the Watch Duty app to remain informed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 09, 2025•2 min
In Previously On... Rosie and Jason cover the week's biggest news including the relevance of the Golden Globes, IGN's most anticipated comic books of 2025, the Jason Mamoa DC Casting Rumors, and the new phase of Marvel's Rivals - Eternal Night. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 08, 2025•17 min
The new year is in full swing, and now that the dust has settled on the ball drop, Jason and Rosie take us through the most anticipated Movie, TV and, Video Game releases of 2025 and break it down month by month. Could 2025 be the year of Superman? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 07, 2025•45 min
If KB has zero friends, we're dead. Jason and Rosie discuss episode 106, Zero Friends Again, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. Ships are shedding skins like snakes, and giant crabs are luring children to imminent death! Join us as we regale in Jod Na Nawood's jaunty pirate song, worry over Neel's mountain climbing skills, and wonder when Wim's big moment will arrive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 06, 2025•24 min
Marvel's What If debuted its season 3 over the holidays. Jason and Rosie have some notes. How much interfering is a watcher allowed to do? They're quickly recapping the season and then dissecting what works and what isn't landing. Why all the happy endings? Then, is anyone else shocked at how good Creature Commandos is getting? We have some thoughts on that, too. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See...
Jan 02, 2025•36 min
We challenge you for the right to captain this pod! Jason and Rosie recap Skeleton Crew episode five and theorize what twists are in store. Also, is Jod force sensitive or just using really strong magnets?? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 31, 2024•28 min
Christmas! Get the fireplace ready, pour the hot cocoa, and prepare to succumb to the darkness. We travel to the Carpathian Mountains with Jason, Rosie, and producer Joelle Monique to visit Count Drac…I mean Orlok? The hosts give us their impressions of the fourth and latest Robert Eggers output, Nosferatu. To wrap things up, they each rate the Eggers Movies. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omn...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
'Tis the season for yearly round-ups, and our 2024 movie round-up is here. Today Rosie and Jason are joined by producers Joelle and Carmen to discuss this year in Cinema! We’re talking about our favorites, what we would like to see win at the Oscars, and analyzing the trends of this year's movies. And in the end, we all discuss which 3 movies we think will have a lasting impact for the next 10 years. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Insta...
Dec 24, 2024•30 min
Look up! Call up the Daily Planet, we’ve got breaking news! Jason and Rosie react to the incredible 1st trailer for James Gunn’s upcoming Superman. Then Rosie takes us through DC Comics history to theorize about the inclusions of Kelex, Hawkgirl, and Guy Gardner’s haircut. Plus, Lex Luthor, Metamorpho, and Krypto! Finally, Jason and Rosie give their predictions for the movie. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Visio...
Dec 20, 2024•29 min
This podcast runs on hides and we’re willing to go to war for them! Jason and Rosie recap Skeleton Crew episode four and speculate about the many mysteries at play in this show. Is Jod force sensitive? Who are the parents? Why is Neel the cutiest patootiest? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 19, 2024•37 min
There were way too many great games this year to play them all, so our X-Ray team is here to suggest a few specific games you should add to your backlog. Jason shares his progress up the Rivals leaderboard, Rosie tells us how to romance a werewolf, Abu breaks down the difficulty of a big action/adventure game, Carmen tells us why “water block” is the best item, Joelle loves getting enemies drunk, Aaron tells you why he DOESN’T recommend a game and much more! Games discussed include: Balatro Marv...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The entire X-Ray team crowds onto the couch for a multiplayer gaming session! Our 2024 video game retrospective starts off with reactions to the Game Awards, including the Arcane vs. Fallout debate. Then we lose our minds over all the trailers, from what has us most excited for Naughty Dog’s newest game, Intergalactic: the Heretic Project, to what concerns Jason has about the surprise FromSoft game, Elden Ring Nightreign. Plus Witcher 4, Borderlands 4, Split Fiction, and Turok???? The team explo...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 11 min
To finish out the Robert Eggers series of Xtras, producers Joelle Monique and Carmen Laurent are back today to discuss the 2022 movie The Northman! It’s manly, its wild, its a little bit witchy, but how does it stack up to Egger’s other works? We discuss all of that and more in the episode. Christmas is almost here, and that can only mean one thing: Nosferatu! Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See om...
Dec 16, 2024•42 min
We’re checking back in with our favorite crew of kids, and Jodi…Judi? Crimson Jack? Captain Silva? Is Jod really a Jedi? We can’t decide, but we’re absolutely loving this show and the mystery that is unfolding before our eyes. This show has the secret juice. What could the mystery of At Attin be?! Rosie and Jason share their speculations. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Dec 12, 2024•33 min
Abu is joined by Jason for a meeting of the Landsraad high council.. They break down episode four of Dune: Prophecy and explore Valya’s scheming with her family as she attempts to win back the Emperor’s confidence and defeat Desmon Hart. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord Follow Abu: https://x.com/abu_zafar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 11, 2024•46 min
It’s time to squad up! Jason and Rosie manage to pull themselves away from Marvel Rivals to discuss their impressions of Marvel’s new hit free-to-play game. They share what’s been the most fun and what they hope to see in the future for Marvel Rivals. Then we dive into James Gunn’s new animated series for the DC Universe, Creature Commandos! We recap the first two episodes and ask the big important question we’ve all been thinking: what does Amanda Waller do all day? Plus, a history of the Creat...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Next up in our Robert Eggers series of Xtras is the 2019 movie The Lighthouse. This cosmic horror is centered around themes of toxic masculinity and power dynamics! Producers Joelle Monique and Carmen Laurent recap and discuss the movie's meaning and Eggers' choices in creating it! Are you a man who likes horror movies? We wanna know! Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min
