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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 27, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
The Rings of Power 207 & Interview with Ismael Cruz Cordova (aka Arondir)
They kissed! Jason and Rosie return to Middle Earth to recap The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 7. Then they’re joined by Ismael Cruz Cordova, who plays Arondir, to chat about Elf fashion, pricey horseback riding lessons, and why Theo isn’t that bad! 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.
Sep 26, 2024 · 32 min
Time Capsule: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
You have to battle our 7 evil podcast exes to listen to this episode! Jason and Rosie jump into the time capsule to revisit one of the best adaptations of 2023, Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. In the Omnibus, Rosie digs into what makes this particular adaptation of a beloved comic so different and so special. 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.
Sep 24, 2024 · 53 min
Netflix Animation!
We’re almost done with Animation Month over here at X-Ray Vision, and on today’s episode, we are celebrating our Netflix animation faves. Jason and Rosie invite producers Joelle and Carmen on for a round table discussion of their favorites in Netflix animation, Jason discusses Terminator Zero, Rosie discusses Scott Pilgrim (time capsule coming later this week!), Joelle discusses Arcane season one as we await the much anticipated sophomore season, and Carmen discusses Sailor Moon Cosmos! In the who's who, everyone gives their 60 second elevator pitch for an underrated Netflix animated show everyone should know about! 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.
Sep 23, 2024 · 49 min
The Penguin 101 - Ozzy Capicola!
Eyyy! Bring that Gabagool over here! It’s time to sit down with Jason and Rosie as they spill the beans on what ol’ Ozzy Cobb’s got cooking in episode one of The Penguin! Stick around for the Comics Corner, where Rosie tells us where we are in the Batman comics and if its based on the Batman comics at all! Fuggitaboutit! 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.
Sep 20, 2024 · 44 min
The Rings of Power 206
War is coming and the price of mithril is about to skyrocket! Jason and Rosie return to Middle Earth to recap The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 6. They discuss Durin’s troubling obsession with gold, the messy trial of Elendil, and Sauron’s true superpower of gaslighting. 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.
Sep 19, 2024 · 39 min
Agnes of Easttown (Agatha All Along 101 & 102)
We’re back in Westview, listeners! Jason and Rosie are recapping episodes one and two of our new favorite sPo00o0ky Halloween show, Agatha All Along! And don’t worry—we know it's been a while since everyone saw “Wandavision.” Rosie will give us a speedy recap of where we left off with Agatha Harkness’s story in the previously on. So get your cloaks, broomsticks, and cauldrons—it’s time for some witchy fun! 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.
Sep 17, 2024 · 46 min
Time Capsule: Shōgun
TAKE US TO OUR SHIP AND TO OUR PODCAST HOSTS! Jason and Rosie hop into the Time Capsule to revisit FX’s Shōgun, which just won a record-breaking 18 Emmys! They recap the incredible first season, and then Jason unpacks the history of the author and previous adaptations. Finally, they wrap up by sharing their favorite samurai movies. This episode was pre-recorded in May 2024. 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.
Sep 13, 2024 · 43 min
The Rings of Power 205
We saw a vision of you listening to this podcast! Jason and Rosie fire up Celebrimbor’s forge and recap The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 5. They discuss Sauron/Annatar’s wily tricks, Durin’s new business plan, and Celebrimbor’s realization that he’s in bigggg trouble. 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.
Sep 12, 2024 · 53 min
Miyazaki and the Boy and the Heron: Do You Have To Suffer To Make Great Art?
Jason and Rosie dive into the fantastical imagination of the legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, starting with a recap of The Boy and the Heron, followed by a discussion about the accompanying documentary Miyazaki and the Heron, and wrapping up with their top three picks for Studio Ghibli movies. 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.
Sep 10, 2024 · 39 min
George’s Blog, Star Wars Outlaws, and Marvel Rivals!
Crack open the Mountain Dew: Code Red. We’re back with another gaming episode! In the previously on, we’re talking news news news in the world of gaming, blogs that are not blogs, and box office numbers. In the airlock, we are discussing the lackluster Star Wars Outlaws, and the MUCH anticipated Marvel Rivals with our super producer Aaron Kaufman who was lucky enough to play the last 45 mins of the beta! He tells us all about that glorious 45 minutes he got to spend with the game. 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.
Sep 6, 2024 · 41 min
The Rings of Power 204
Cook up some delicious crawfish and join Jason and Rosie for a recap of The Rings of Power Season 2 Episodes 4. They discuss the crackling romantic energy throughout the episode, whether anyone would survive a punch from an Entwife, and why you shouldn’t trust a ring for directions. 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.
Sep 5, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Our Top 5 Batman: The Animated Series Episodes
We’re kicking off animation month with an X-Ray Vision favorite, Batman: The Animated Series. Jason and Rosie give us their top five episodes, and in the backmatter stick around for a Q&A with Marc Bernardin about the legacy and lasting impact of this beloved series. Follow Marc Bernardin @marcbernardin 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.
Sep 3, 2024 · 50 min
The Rings of Power 202 & 203
Despite its impregnable defenses, Jason and Rosie walk right into Eregion to recap The Rings of Power Season 2 Episodes 2 and 3. They discuss the confounding number of unnamed characters this season, King Gil’s concerning new obsession, and the turmoil in Khazad-dûm. 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 30, 2024 · 49 min
The Rings of Power 201 & Interview with Director Charlotte Brändström
Don’t get beguiled by other podcasts! Jason and Rosie turn into black goop and recap Season 2 Episode 1 of The Rings of Power before sitting down with Executive Producing Director Charlotte Brändström to chat about what to expect this season. 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 29, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Batman: The Caped Crusader (Episodes 5-10) with Marc Bernardin
Night falls once again upon Gotham! Join us as we dive into the second half of Amazon’s Batman: The Caped Crusader. We’ve got ghosts! We’ve got corrupt cops! We’ve got missing children! But best of all, we’ve got the legend Marc Bernardin (writer for Caped Crusader, Eyes of Wakanda, and more) to join us as we navigate the supernatural, the original take on Harley Quinn, and the season’s Harvey Dent storyline. Plus, Jason and Rosie saw the Crow! And they have a couple thoughts! Follow Marc Bernardin @marcbernardin Support Marc's Kickstarter! 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 27, 2024 · 35 min
We're Taking You Back to Mordor with The Rings of Power Season 1 Recap
In preparation for the upcoming new season, Jason and Rosie revisit Middle Earth and Númenor to recap every episode of The Rings of Power season one, from Galadriel’s blunders with Halbrand to Theo’s blunders with…well, everything. 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 26, 2024 · 44 min
Our farewell to The Umbrella Academy & Interview w/ David Castañeda
The final season of Umbrella Academy, the Netflix original, is here. Rosie and Joelle bid farwell to this beloved series, featuring an interview with one of the stars of the show, David Castañeda! Stick around after the interview for a Backmatter of recommendations that will help fill the umbrella shaped hole in our hearts, left after the finale of this series. Follow Joelle on Instagram Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2024 · 27 min
Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp
Rosie’s latest comic is out now! In this special episode, Jason interviews Rosie and comics illustrator Oliver Ono about their new graphic novel Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp. They discuss the inspirations for the story, how Oliver balanced the original look of the monsters while also making them cute, and their favorite outfits in the comic. Buy Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp online or at your local comic shop! Follow Oliver Ono: https://x.com/OliverOno 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 22, 2024 · 1 hr
Alien: Romulus Reactions & Interview with Aileen Wu
In this episode, Jason and Rosie give us their reactions and thoughts on the HIT summer blockbuster Alien: Romulus. They discuss what they loved, what they wanted more of, and what they’d like to see in the next installment of this beloved spooky space franchise. THEN stick around for an interview with the LOVELY Aileen Wu, who plays Navarro in the film. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on InstagramJoin the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2024 · 29 min
Interview with Blue Eye Samurai Creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green
It’s a podcast of revenge and anger! Jason and Rosie chat with the creators of Blue Eye Samurai, Amber Noizumo and Michael Green, about telling an authentic story of a mixed-race character, the challenges of overcoming bias about animated shows, and why good TV takes time to make. 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.