Chris and Chandler dive headfirst into the surreal world of "Excalibur #19," a comic that redefines wacky with its fever-dream antics. From Meggan's unexpected transformations into various X-Men to tackle Jamie Braddock, to Captain Britain morphing into a monstrous car, this issue is a wild ride. Coupled with Rick Leonardi's art that never fails to make us swoon, our recap promises tangents ranging from "Back to the Future 2" tech marvels to "Baldur's Gate 3" eroticism. Join us for an episode br...
Feb 07, 2024•56 min
In this week's episode of X-Reads Podcast, we're excited to have Kevin, co-host of 'Solving for X' and 'Hanging with the Halliwells', as our special guest. A mega Charmed fan, Kevin brings his unique insights into two magical issues from Marvel Comic Books, featuring Magick and Scarlet Witch. Mystic Arcana: Magik #1 delves into the mystical pursuits of Ian McNee in New York, seeking the Sword of Bone, and intertwining with Magik's time-traveling adventures to Ancient Egypt, crafted by Louise Sim...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Join us for a recap of 'Phoenix Song: Echo' #1, the captivating solo series from acclaimed author Rebecca Roanhorse, to gear up for the new Disney+ / Hulu series 'Echo'. We explore Maya Lopez's transformation into the avatar of one of Marvel's most powerful entities. We delve into her challenges in harnessing cosmic powers, the clash with Phoenix's personality, and the dark forces tracking her rise. Luca Maresca brings stunning visuals to this compelling narrative. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Ne...
Jan 03, 2024•54 min
Join Chris and Chandler as they team up with Sarah Mucek, the creative force behind 'X-MAS: A Merry Mutant Musical' and co-host of 'Jean - Noooo! An X-Men: The Animated Series Podcast', to explore Generation X #4 Holiday Spectacular, penned by Scott Lobdell with art by Chris Bachalo. In this issue, our heroes unravel the mystery surrounding the “mutant” Eliot and battle the Orphan Maker. Get your hot cocoa ready, snuggle up, and immerse yourself in a mutant holiday celebration. Expect X-Mas tune...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 15 min
We're excited to welcome Erica Schultz, “The Patron Saint of Love and Violence” and mind behind 'X-23: Deadly Regenesis.' Join us as we delve into the tumultuous world of Laura Kinney, a.k.a. X-23. This saga reintroduces her arch-nemesis, Kimura. We explore the depths of Laura's struggles and Kimura's sinister plans, and discover just how far X-23 will go to protect the innocent. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the X-Men's most compelling characters! Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Fo...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr
Join Chris and Chandler as they explore the mutant evolution of Ms. Marvel in " Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1 " and give their fresh review of " The Marvels " movie. Discover Kamala Khan's new mutant identity and get the scoop on the latest Marvel cinematic release. Don't miss out on the fun and excitement in this must-listen episode for every Marvel fan! Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check ...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Dazzler faces eviction in the aftermath of mutant discrimination, forcing her to hustle for rent money. Join hosts Chandler & Chris as they explore the riveting events in Dazzler #35. From landing a job at a women-only nightclub to a showdown with the rowdy Racine Ramjets, Dazzler's resilience shines through. Listen now to witness a tale of strength, friendship, and overcoming bullying. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and ...
Nov 01, 2023•53 min
Get ready for a Halloween thrill ride! Courtney Perdue, supervising producer and writer of the new Goosebumps Hulu/Disney+ streaming series, is joining us for a spooky chat about the show. Plus, we unravel the spine-tingling tale of Generation X #41, starring the one and only Jubilee. Join us as we dive into a seemingly innocent horror movie night that takes a nightmarish turn for our favorite mutant. Horror icons, slasher flicks, and unexpected twists await in this bone-chilling episode! Find u...
Oct 18, 2023•47 min
ExecutiveStrap on your superhero sneakers, fellow mutants, because in this week's X-Reads Podcast, your hosts Chandler and Chris are joined by the marvelous Agent M, Ryan Penagos, Vice President & Creative Director for Marvel! Agent M spills the beans on this revolutionary fitness app that lets you walk, jog, and run alongside Marvel superheroes like the X-Men, Thor, Hulk, Daredevil, and Doctor Strange. Marvel Move is not just a run; it's a fitness revolution with your favorite superheroes! ...
Oct 04, 2023•28 min
Attendees of the inaugural Uncanny Experience join Chris and Chandler to recap what went down inside Xavier Institute for the 2-day immersive X-Men Fan Convention. Learn more at www.theuncannyexperience.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/x-reads-an-x-men-experience--3616281/support . Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social media @xreadspodca...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Super geek influencer couple Michelle Waffle and Justin Otero join X-Reads to talk about one of their favorite issues. New X-Men: Academy X #3. There's so much shade getting thrown in this issue as the new New Mutants battle it out with the new Hellions. Plus the style choices are perfect with low rise pants, thongs, and bellybutton piercings. Absolutely a mood. Not to mention, we see Wither! Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first an...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 56 min
TikTok and Instagram influencer Stefania Sassano joins the show as we recap the sultry X-Women one-shot comic by Chris Claremont and Italian artist Milo Manara. Stefania is known for her love of cosplay, collectibles, and her portrayal of the character Rogue. Find Stefania on social media under @stefania_sassano. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social media @xreadspodcast on Tw...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min
TikTok Comedian Nikhil Clayton brings his kenergy to the show as we recap adjectiveless X-Men #8 from 1992. This iconic Jim Lee drawn issue features what is fondly known as the boysenberry pie incident. Bishop vs. Gambit vs. Rogue vs. a pie! The all out Looney Tunes style of this issue is what we love about X-Men. The downtime issues between battles solidifyies our love of the team. Find Nikhil on social media under @nikhilclayton. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alert...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min
And now for something completely different. With the internet ablaze with the appearance of Hugh Jackman in Wolverine's traditional yellow and blue colors, we had to cool an adventure that features both Wolverine and Deadpool and this issue delivered! An old Shi'ar Murder Robot crashed on Earth with the soul mission of destroying Jean Grey (aka Phoenix) and it will kill anything in its path - so Wolverine asks Deadpool to do Phoenix drag and confuse the robot. It's ridiculous fun! Find us on the...
Jul 19, 2023•50 min
The hilarious comic book influencer, writer, director, actor, comedian, and creator Danielle Silverstone joins the show to talk about Kitty Pryde, Jewish hertiage, queer culture in the X-Men, Barbie, and so much more. Together with Chris and Chandler they dissect Uncanny X-Men 179 and the wedding of Kitty Pryde and Caliban in the Morlock Tunnels. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Chad - the host of Graymalkin Lane Podcast - joins Chris & Chandler to delve into the alternate universe of X-Men: First Class #1 . This retelling of the original five mutants at Xavier's is modernized (slightly) and the first issue is told through the perspective of Iceman. It's a great issue, but fun moments of humor and action. Graymalkin Lane Podcast is all about queer friends reviewing the original X-Men comics from the 1960s. Check out Chad and his show as well! Find us on the AIPT Pod...
Jun 21, 2023•54 min
We made it past 100! This episode sees Chris and Chandler alongside the X-Men battling the X-Men all to the enjoyment of Mojo and his legions of fans. This is the last Jim Lee issue and it's a weird and wild send off. Plus the tease that Shatterstar is the baby of Dazzler and Longshot. This issue is packed with gorgeous art that we all know Jim Lee to deliver. Thank you to everyone for listening this far with us and making it past 100 episodes! Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our sho...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr
The legendary Chris Claremont joins the show for the 100th Episode to discuss The Evolution of Kitty Pryde . Anchored within the Kitty Pryde & Wolverine mini-series, Chris, Chandler, and Claremont dive into the timeline of Kitty and how her upbringing in Chicago, her time with the X-Men, and her pivotal trip to Japan molded her into Shadowcat and our current day Captain Kate Pryde. Plus, we discuss Claremont's vision of Kitty's future, the fashion choices of Emma Frost, his intentions for Ga...
May 17, 2023•48 min
Come on in for the penultimate episode of X-Reads with celebrated author Alex Segura. Alex, Chris, and Chandler cover Uncanny X-Men 237 and the Genosha saga featuring the adventures of depowered Wolverine and Rogue trying to escape the island. Alex Segura is the bestselling and award-winning author of Secret Identity , which The New York Times called “wittily original” and named an Editor’s Choice. NPR described the novel as “masterful,” and it received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Ki...
May 03, 2023•43 min
Marvel author Neil Kleid joins the pod to talk about his upcoming novel release called - The Phoenix Chase . A soaring space adventure starring Kid Omega and the Starjammers in Sh'ar Space from Aconyte Books. To reflect on the book, Neil chose X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #1 to x-read with us as it was one of his research tools when crafting his story. Neil has written several comic books and graphic novels; adapted Jack London’s novel Call of the Wild into sequentials for Penguin Books; did the opposi...
Apr 19, 2023•52 min
Writer Stephanie Williams joins the show to talk about her recent run of The Family Snikt and recap X-Men Unlimited #7. Chris, Chandler, and Stephanie gab about this Storm-centric issue and all ultimate fashion looks inside, drawn by John Romita Jr. Stephanie Williams is a comic book historian and pop culture critic for notable publications such as SYFYFANGRRLS, Marvel, The A.V. Club, Nerdist, Den of Geek, and Rotten Tomatoes. Stephanie is also a comic creator with three ongoing webcomics, Paren...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Agent M himself, Ryan Penagos, makes his X-Reads Podcast debut by recapping Uncanny X-Men 297 with Chris & Chandler and hyping up the 60th Anniversary X-Men Marvel Unlimited Event. Penagos is the Marvel Podcast co-host of "This Week in Marvel" and "Marvel's Pull List", plus you can see him doing unboxings, live-streams, and more on various Marvel Digital platforms. Throughout his 16 years at Marvel, Ryan has been added as an easter egg to multiple properties including Marvel's Avengers Lego ...
Mar 15, 2023•57 min
With the release of Ant-Man & the Wasp Quantumania - Chris and Chandler recap a recent issue of X-Men #8 (2021) by Gerry Duggan. This issue features a surprise appearancy by a villain not refrequently seen in X-books...MODOK! Chris decides MODOK is his cup of tea and Chandler delights in a shout out to Bob Quinn's original character Soft-Serve. Plus, the guys discuss details on the upcoming X-Men Fandom Panel event at WonderCon 2023 in Anaheim, CA on March 24th. Stay tuned til the end of the...
Mar 01, 2023•59 min
Chris and Chandler love the new Firaxis Midnight Suns video game from 2K Games! Thankfuly Marvel also released a comic book series to coincide with the game release giving them ample amounts to gush about. Are you playing the new game? Did you unlock Wolverine yet? Tell us what you think on our social channels or our Discord server. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social media ...
Feb 15, 2023•42 min
Justin and Alicia from The X-Wife Podcast join the show to talk through the dynamic Lifedeath issue by Chris Claremont and Barry Windsor-Smith (Uncanny X-Men 186). A powerless Storm faces her new reality as she recovers at Forge's home and together they slowly fall in love. Don't miss this intense issue that we x-read together in fine detail! Be sure to check out our guests on their podcast wherever you find your podcasts and on social media @thexwifepodcast. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network....
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Marvel's Stormbreaker artist Lucas Werneck joins the show to discuss the ultimate influential issue on his artistic career - New X-Men 121 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly. What an amazing issue that stands the test of time and even got it's own homage duplicate in Giant-Size Jean Grey and Emma Frost in the Krakoan era, drawn by Russell Dauterman. Lucas debuted in the comic book industry in 2016, with works published by DC Comics, Boom Studios, and is currently a Marvel Exclusive artist, acti...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr
Happy New Year! It's 2023 and with a new year comes New X-Men as Chris and Chandler explore Grant Morrison's iconic relaunch of the X-Men in 2001. Considered one of the best new storylines of the history of X-Men comics, Grant Morrison introduced us to Cassandra Nova with a paired down team of Cyclops, Wolverine, Jean, Emma, and Beast. What a great time to revisit this series in the new year! Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first an...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min
We've gathered once again the Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes of the year in celebration of our amazing 2022! Tune in to hear the count-down as Chris and Chandler reminisce about their past year of recapping iconic X-Men issues - often with incredible special guests. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social media @xreadspodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For business in...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Presenting our first-ever live recording of X-Reads: An X-Men Experience! The generous producers of Twin Cities Con invited Chris & Chandler to record in front of a live audience and interview the legendary Larry Hama. Together they continue the exploration of the 90's Fatal Attraction crossover with Wolverine #75. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social media @xreadspodcast...
Dec 07, 2022•54 min
Writer Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, X-Force) returns to the podcast to chat about the epic Fatal Attractions story arch and his role in stripping the metal from Wolverine's bones - plus the full story behind those hologram covers! Fabian is packed with behind the scenes info on writing for Marvel in the 90's and the climate of the offices at that time. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 44 min
