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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 for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!

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Sep 1, 2025 · 43 min
Foundation Season 3 Episode 8
Jason and Abu recap and dive deep into the eigth episode of Foundation season three. Day is put on trial, the Mule confronts Hari Seldon, and Gaal arrives on New Terminus for the final showdown. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 30, 2025 · 37 min
NEWS: Star Wars: Starfighter Cast, Interview with Twisted Metal's Mike Mitchell, and Twilight Returns!
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON…Jason and Rosie are here to welcome in the newest cast heading to a galaxy far, far away as they break down the Star Wars: Starfighter casting announcement. Plus, Twilight returns to the big screen, Rosie explains more UK slang, and an interview with Twisted Metal's Mike Mitchell! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 29, 2025 · 1 hr
XRGC: Disney+ Hurts Marvel Brand, Alien Earth, and Peacemaker Season 2
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our weekly roundtable episode, X-Ray Group Chat! Every week, Jason and Rosie will be joined by a rotating panel of producers and guests to discuss the things we’re most excited about in geek culture. This week, Jason and Rosie are first joined by Joelle and Carmen to check-in on Alien: Earth now that we’re halfway through this excellent first season. Then Joelle breaks down a recent article in The Wrap about how Disney’s streaming strategy has hurt its biggest brands like Marvel and Star War. Then Ian joins to gush about the first episode of Peacemaker season two, and speculate where this show goes in a post-Superman world. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2025 · 55 min
Alien: Earth episode 4
What’s that noise? OH, the baby was crying…wait, the baby? Jason and Rosie are continuing their coverage of Alien: Earth with episode 4 “Observation”, where we learn more about Wendy’s superpowers and the reality of her personhood now that she is company property of Prodigy. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 25, 2025 · 39 min
Foundation Season 3 Episode 7
Jason and Abu recap and dive deep into the seventh episode of Foundation season three. We learn about the Mule’s childhood, he makes his move against Foundation, and Day has an acid trip. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2025 · 39 min
NEWS: Fallout season 2, Blue Eye Samurai season 2, Duffer bros make move to Paramount & Sony takes loss on KPDH
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON…Jason and Rosie react to the latest trailers for season 2 of Fallout on Amazon and an “Official Production Start” from Blue Eye Samurai season 2 creators and executive producer, The Duffer brothers, sign a 4-year deal with Paramount as they exit Netflix, and Sony only made HOW MUCH from K-Pop Demon Hunters?! Plus, Rosie has a lovely chat with Celia Rose Gooding, Uhura in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds series on Paramount+ Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2025 · 51 min
Highest 2 Lowest
Jason and Rosie dive deep into Spike Lee's latest film 'Highest 2 Lowest', exploring its themes, character dynamics, and cinematic techniques. They reflect on their experience at the premiere, analyze the adaptation from Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low', and delve into the cultural significance of New York City as portrayed in the film. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2025 · 38 min
Alien: Earth episode 3
Hey, what are these weird black eggs? Let's put our faces as close as possible to investigate. Jason and Rosie are back in New Siam to recap and discuss the latest episode of Alien: Earth. The hybrids are kicking ass! Until next week, remember, you can fight the tiny mouth! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 19, 2025 · 53 min
Alien: Earth 101 & 102 Roundtable
In space…no one can hear you discuss the first two episodes of Alien: Earth! Jason and Rosie are joined by producers Joelle and Carmen to breakdown the inaugural episodes of the newest installment in the Alien franchise. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2025 · 50 min
Foundation Season 3 Episode 6: Mule? Never Heard of Her.
Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to recap and dive deep into the sixth episode of Foundation season three. Plans continue to unravel as Demerzel confronts Gaal, the Foundation speaks with Hari, and the Mule makes his move. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2025 · 46 min
NEWS: Superman Streams, DC and Marvel Crossover, plus Robert Kirkman and David Finch
Ahead of the Peacemaker season two premiere, Warner Bros. will release Superman on streaming and DVD since it is a precursor to the new season. Speaking of second seasons, Amazon revealed the New Vegas storyline from the games will inspire Fallout's next season. In reality TV, Traitors will be getting a non-celebrity season. DC and Marvel comics bring some of the greatest minds in comic books to team up for multiple crossovers. Finally, Rosie sits down with Robert Kirkman and David Finch to discuss their latest work, Skinbreaker. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2025 · 33 min
Nobody 2
We love a small town corruption movie! Jason and Rosie dive deep into the action film Nobody 2, exploring its themes, character dynamics, and the evolution of action flicks. Then they wrap up by recommending action movies you should check out if you loved Nobody 2! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Alien: Earth Episodes 1 & 2
Look out behind you…and probably above you too. The Xenomorphs have crash-landed on planet Earth! Jason and Rosie are uploading their consciousness this week to recap the debut episodes of FX’s Alien: Earth. It's got monsters, it’s got sci-fi, it’s got horror, and LOTS of mystery. So join us each week as we follow this series for the next 6 episodes! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12, 2025 · 58 min
Classic: Recapping Every Alien Movie
This X-Ray Vision classic is from August 13th, 2024! Don’t have time to watch every Alien film in preparation for Alien: Earth? Not to worry! Jason and Rosie recap every Alien movie in the franchise in fictional chronological order, from the numerous crossovers with Predator to the Ripley/Xenomorph clone in Alien Resurrection. 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.
Aug 11, 2025 · 36 min
Foundation Season 3 Episode 5
Jason and Abu recap and dive deep into the fifth episode of Foundation season three. The Cleons have gone rogue, Toran and Bayta return home, and Gaal’s risky gambit pays off but at a huge cost. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 9, 2025 · 15 min
NEWS: Mark Ruffalo joins Spider-Man, Matt Smith joins Star Wars, Freakier Friday and Weapons take on F4 at the box office!
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON...Jason and Rosie are discussing Mark Ruffalo officially joining the cast of "Spider-Man: Brand-New Day", Matt Smith joins the Ryan Gosling-led "Star Wars: Starfighter", "Freakier Friday" and "Weapons" compete with "Fantastic Four" at the box office, Marvel comics announces a new series in which a team of heros goes back to 1776 to help with the american revolution? And the Duolingo bird is harassing even Leon Kennedy! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8, 2025 · 49 min
Weapons Reactions (with film critic Matt Donato)
We’re heading to the suburbs for Zach Cregger’s followup to Barbarian, Weapons! Rosie is joined by film critic Matt Donato for a quick spoiler free review and then a spoiler-filled deep dive! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Matt Donato: IG, Bluesky, Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 5, 2025 · 31 min
Eyes of Wakanda Roundtable
Jason and Rosie are joined by producer Joelle Monique to discuss the new Eyes of Wakanda series on Disney+. First, Jason gives us a speedy recap of the four episodes, then the roundtable discusses their impressions, what they loved, what they wanted more of, and why there should be more time for this series and these stories? Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2025 · 34 min
Foundation Season 3 Episode 4
Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to recap and dive deep into the fourth episode of Foundation season three. Demerzel drops a huge bomb, Day makes his daring escape, and Gaal goes to Trantor to risk it all. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Abu: Bluesky & Twitter Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2025 · 11 min
NEWS: Tom Holland Rumored for Bond, Sony Sues Tencent, and “The Naked Gun” Might Be a Hit
The rumor mill is churning as a new era of Bond takes shape under Amazon’s ownership. Tom Holland might have let slip that he’s in the running for the iconic role, and Steven Knight is officially attached as a writer. Plus, Sony is suing Tencent over their copy-cat Horizon Zero Dawn game, and The Naked Gun might be the comedy movie of the summer. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.