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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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July 3 · 30 min
X-Men '97 S2E03: "Rise of Apocalypse: Part 1"
Jason and Rosie break down the third episode of X-Men '97 season two, recapping the events of the episode and then diving into speculations about how pharaoh Rama Tut connects to Apocalypse and the larger Marvel landscape, and what other potential storylines the show could tackle as the season progresses. 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.
July 2 · 44 min
X-Men '97 S2E01 & E02: "Days of Past Future" & "A Force to Be Reckoned With"
Jason and Rosie recap where we last saw the X-Men at the end of season one and then dive into the time stream to break down the first two action packed episodes of season two. One group of heroes is stranded in ancient Egypt at the dawn of Apocalypse's rise, while the other is in the 40th century at the peak of his reign. But one thing remains true for both teams, they've got to get back to the 90s! 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.
July 1 · 56 min
Supergirl Spoiler Review: Why This Movie Doesn't Work
Jason and Rosie go deep on James Gunn and Peter Safran's Supergirl, breaking down where the script falls apart, what got worse in translation from Tom King's comic, and why a $170M DCU movie can't crack $300M worldwide. They also dig into what the historically bad box office means for the future of the Gunnverse. 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.
June 29 · 1 hr 2 min
House of the Dragon S3E02: "Queen's Landing"
Jason and Rosie break down the second episode of House of the Dragon Season 3. In the fallout of the Gullet, Rhaenyra marches on King's Landing, Alicent makes good on a dangerous gambit, Aemond's hunt for Daemon leads him somewhere far stranger, and the throne finally changes hands at a brutal cost. Plus: Emma D'Arcy delivering one of the series' best performances to date. 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.
June 27 · 14 min
NEWS: Supergirl Review + Batman Caped Crusader Season 2 & Nightfall
Jason and Rosie are back with the biggest pop culture news of the week. First up: they've seen Supergirl. In a spoiler-free breakdown, they weigh in on Craig Gillespie's DCU debut — a film that survived 10+ test screenings, extensive reshoots, and an apparent crisis of confidence from the studio. The verdict? Against all odds, it's... pretty okay. Then: DC's massive animation slate out of Annecy, including the Batman Caped Crusader Season 2 trailer (all 10 episodes drop July 31 on Prime Video), and the surprise announcement of Nightfall — an R-rated animated trilogy adapting the legendary Knightfall arc, with Anson Mount as Batman, Michael Manas as Bane, and Pablo Schreiber as Azrael. 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.
June 24 · 44 min
Impending Doomsday: Where Are Shang-Chi, Ant-Man & Dr. Strange?
In this episode of our monthly series leading up to Avengers: Doomsday, Jason and Rosie spotlight confirmed returning heroes Shang-Chi and Ant-Man, along with heavily speculated additions like Doctor Strange, Monica Rambeau (aka Photon), Ms. Marvel, and more. They explore why Shang-Chi hasn’t appeared in another film in nearly six years, what roles Doctor Strange and Monica could play in Doomsday, and how likely other unconfirmed Phase 4 and 5 characters are to show up. Next, they revisit the films and TV shows released in Phases 4 and 5, along with the behind-the-scenes developments that shaped those eras, including Disney CEO leadership changes and Marvel’s pivot away from Kang and Jonathan Majors toward Doctor Doom. To close, they dig into lingering questions from unresolved plot threads, including several post-Endgame credit scenes. 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.
June 22 · 1 hr 3 min
House of the Dragon S3E01: "Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood"
Jason and Rosie sail into the Gullet and recap the stunning first episode of House of the Dragon season three. The dragon show is good! 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.
June 20 · 13 min
NEWS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer!
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie give their instant reactions to the new Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer and speculate on what Sadie Sink's mystery role could be, other potential villains and more! 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.
June 19 · 54 min
DCU Deep Dive: Bat vs Bat, Supergirl, Paramount Skydance Takeover
Jason and Rosie take a deep dive into all things DCU. Can two different Batman franchises coexist, or should Matt Reeves’s The Batman be folded into the DCU proper? With Supergirl shaping up as the next major release on the DCU slate, they dig into concerns about how the film will fare, and how Warner Bros. and DC are using Milly Alcock in its promotion. The conversation then turns to what’s ahead, including Lanterns, Clayface, and Man of Tomorrow, before closing with the looming Paramount–Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. What could this mean for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s leadership and for the future of the announced DCU slate? 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.
June 17 · 40 min
Disclosure Day Review: Does Steven Spielberg Still Have the Juice?
Jason and Rosie are joined by Aaron and Ian to disclose their thoughts and feelings on Steven Spielberg's latest film. They discuss the shallow nature of the film's message, the wonky visual effects, and debate which directors have still got it late in their seventies. 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.
June 13 · 41 min
NEWS: Disclosure Day Early Reviews, YouTube to Hollywood Pipeline, Knicks Check-In + Interview w/ Ira Parker
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie check in on the massive success of Obsession and Backrooms and discuss the YouTube to theatrical release creator pipeline. They also share updates about the John Wick spin-off Caine featuring Donnie Yen and Jason Momoa leaving the upcoming Helldivers movie. Next, they discuss the mixed early reviews for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day and debate whether directors over the age of 70 can still deliver hits. Then Jason gives us a Knicks check-in ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals after a historic comeback win from the Knicks in Game 4. To close, they interview A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner Ira Parker. 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.
June 10 · 1 hr 7 min
Masters of the Universe & Witch Hat Atelier
Rosie is joined by Joelle to talk about the new Masters of the Universe film and why it deserves to be doing better at the box office, and then Abu joins the crew to geek out about everyone's favorite fantasy witch school anime of the season. 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.
June 8 · 42 min
Summer TV Preview w/ Alan Sepinwall: House of the Dragon, Lanterns, Widow's Bay
Jason and Rosie are joined by TV critic, host of the TV Is Good podcast, and friend of the show Alan Sepinwall to deliver a complete guide to this summer’s TV shows. They cover returning series like HBO’s House of the Dragon, AMC’s The Vampire Lestat, and X‑Men ’97, as well as penultimate and concluding seasons including The Bear and Apple TV+’s Silo. They close with the hottest new series on TV right now, Widow’s Bay, and look ahead to DC’s Lanterns. 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.
June 6 · 47 min
News: Avengers Doomsday London Coffee Fail, Wolverine & God of War: Laufey, Sony State of Play
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Rosie is joined by producers Aaron and Abu to discuss the latest stumble in the Avengers: Doomsday marketing rollout: the underwhelming Dom Latveria Coffee pop-up at SXSW London and the Russo brothers' comments at an AGBO panel later that evening. Next, they discuss the shocking news that The Mandalorian and Grogu suffered a massive second-weekend drop off at the box office, while Obsession and Backrooms continue to dominate and break records. Then they turn to the gaming side of things and break down two of the biggest gameplay reveals from Sony's State of Play, Insomniac's Wolverine and God of War: Laufey, the surprise third installment in the Norse saga. 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.
June 5 · 23 min
Alan Moore on Writing, Magic, and the Hidden History of London
Alan Moore has just finished writing Book 3 of his Long London Quintet — and he sat down with Rosie to talk about it. In a wide-ranging conversation, the legendary writer of Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell takes us into "the other London": the hidden city of lost magicians, gangsters, and forgotten showmen that runs beneath the one everyone else sees. They get into why he declared himself a magician in 1993 and then had to live up to it, why prose is the most elegant art form ever invented, why he's done with comics (again), and what the riots of 1968 have to teach us right now. He closes with a message for these times: love and fight. 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.
June 3 · 59 min
Is 'Widow’s Bay' Better Than 'Lost'?
Jason and Rosie have crossed the invisible border into the first seven episodes of Widow's Bay, exploring its unique blend of horror, comedy, and the supernatural. Luckily, they weren't born on the island, so they've returned to the mainland to answer the most pressing questions. Is Patricia the best character on television? Is horror-comedy even a real genre? Is it brave to check the crawl space in the haunted hotel, or just stupid? Is a mystery box with an answer better than an infinite mystery? 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.
June 1 · 48 min
Spider-Noir: Season 1 Review
Jason and Rosie give a spoiler-free recap and review of Sony and Amazon's Spider-Noir, starring Nicolas Cage as the 1930's era private eye wallcrawler. They discuss the shows highly unusual filming process of shooting in both color and black and white simultaneously, the cast and their performances and Sony's overall Spider-Man strategy. 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.
May 30 · 53 min
NEWS: Disclosure Day Final Trailer, Obsession Breaks Records, Steam Deck Price Hikes PLUS REPO! The Genetic Opera Interview
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie cover the latest trailers from Disclosure Day, House of The Dragon season 3, and X-Men ‘97. Then they talk about ‘Obession’ breaking box office records, Steam Deck price hikes and then a recap of Cannes’ Film Festival, is it in its flop era? THEN! be sure to stick around for the end of NEWS to hear a wonderful interview with Terrance Zdunich and Darren Lynn Bousman, Creator and Director of REPO! The Genetic Opera, for its 17th anniversary 4k remaster. 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.
May 29 · 1 hr 8 min
Impending Doomsday: Spider-Man
In this episode of our monthly coverage leading up to Avengers: Doomsday, Jason and Rosie spotlight everyone’s favorite wall‑crawler: Spider‑Man. They recap every major live‑action Spider‑Man film series, then welcome producers Aaron and Ian to debate their favorite portrayals of Peter Parker and Spider‑Man. The group also digs into whether a live‑action Miles Morales could join the MCU and rounds things out by breaking down rumors and speculating on what’s next for the webhead in Brand New Day and Doomsday/Secret Wars. 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.
May 26 · 49 min
The Mandalorian and Grogu: Roundtable Discussion
SPOILER WARNING! Jason and Rosie are joined by producers Aaron and Joelle to share their thoughts on Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. That baby has still got it! But let's get a temperature check on the number of Filoni appearances... 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.