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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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Jul 16, 2024 · 41 min
House of the Dragon Episode 205: King Aegon the Crispy
Welcome to the aftermath of the Battle of Rook’s Rest! Aegon looks extra crispy, Aemond is in the driver's seat, and town folk in King’s Landing are starving – they can’t survive off moldy oranges and a dragon’s head. Daemon is still being Harrenhalled big time. Find out what Jason & Rosie have to say about it all, plus we have a weekly check-in with the scorecard. Who’s in the lead? Team Green or Team Black? Listen to find out! 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.
Jul 11, 2024 · 41 min
The Acolyte Episode 7: The Jedi’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Oh boy! Jason and Rosie are back on Brendok to find out the truth of what went down between the Jedi and the coven of witches in the penultimate episode of The Acolyte season one. Things get messy and questionable as we learn the truth behind Sol’s actions and the mistakes of the Jedi. Plus, how is the show going to tie up so many loose ends in just one more episode? We’ve got some predictions. 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.
Jul 9, 2024 · 58 min
House of the Dragon Episode 204: The King of Wishful Thinking
Saddle up your dragon and join us for the Battle of Rook’s Rest! Jason and Rosie are back to explore the battle plans of two similarly fractured war councils. And boy oh boy do we get a lot of dragon action this week! While the Greens and the Blacks might be struggling with familial unrest, we’re united on one front: we still don’t like Criston Cole! Jason and Rosie catch up on the spooky happenings at Harrenhal, and why you should never take a drink from a witch. And in the backmatter we check-in with the scorecard and hear a hot take from Jason! 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.
Jul 4, 2024 · 35 min
The Acolyte Episode 6: Seduction of the Sith
We jump right back into the aftermath of the confrontation between the Jedi and the Stranger! Jason and Rosie are here to recap all the important moments, like when Qimir went swimming! So reset your droids to factory settings and buckle up (we know you get nauseous when you travel through hyperspace), as we prepare to FINALLY learn what really happened on Brendok. And in Who’s Who, Jason and Rosie reveal their favorite Sith and weird lightsabers! 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.
Jul 2, 2024 · 51 min
House of the Dragon Episode 203: Funny Seeing You Here
Isn’t it nice being back in the Riverlands? Jason and Rosie take a break from all the warfa…oh wait, never mind war is everywhere! This episode has it all; windmills surrounded by dead bodies, leaky castles, and wide open fields that provide absolutely NO cover from dragons! And maybe all this bad real estate is why so many characters are on the move this episode, including the reunion of two of our most important characters. And for our omnibus, Jason breaks down some of the most interesting characters to serve as Hand of the King. 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.
Jun 28, 2024 · 17 min
Time Capsule: Dune: Part Two
Lisan al Gaib! Jason and Rosie revisit the biggest movie of the year (so far), Dune: Part Two! So crack open a cold can of worm juice and do your best impression of the Voice as they recap and react to the second installment in Denis Villeneuve’s epic series. 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.
Jun 27, 2024 · 51 min
Acolyte Episode 5 & Elden Ring DLC
The mask is off and the lightsabers (and biceps) are out! Jason and Rosie explore the newest DC Comics TV news, from the newly announced Lanterns to the fast approaching Batman: Caped Crusader. Then, it’s time to breakdown the Acolyte Episode 5. We finally get to say hello to the face behind the mask, but we also say goodbye to some of our favorites. They recap the episode from top to bottom and then explore what questions Osha and company are left with in the aftermath. Then, Jason and Rosie are joined by our very own Elden Ring Correspondent, Aaron Kaufman, for a breakdown of the new DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. 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.
Jun 25, 2024 · 44 min
House of the Dragon Episode 202: He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
Jump right into the chaos of House of the Dragon, Episode 2! The Red Keep is in shambles, but Jason and Rosie are here to talk us through it. Whether you're looking for answers on which [redacted] [redacted] or whether Green or Black is winning the ongoing war, we're here to break it all down with the dedication of Alicent doing weird kinky stuff with Criston Cole when he should be protecting the crown! 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.
Jun 20, 2024 · 48 min
The Acolyte Episode 4 & Summer TV Preview
Who’s behind the mask? Jason and Rosie look ahead at all of the exciting summer TV ahead, from the fourth season of Umbrella Academy to the Sauron-focused second season of The Rings of Power. Then they break down the fourth episode of The Acolyte and speculate who the “zipper-face Sith” could be. 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.
Jun 18, 2024 · 49 min
House of the Dragon Episode 201: The Boys Are Back in Town
Feed some sheep to your dragons, load up the scorpions, and line up for pony rides, it’s finally here! Jason and Rosie jump into the fully packed first episode of Season 2 of House of the Dragon. From recapping everything that happened from Winterfell to King’s Landing to excavating all the Easter eggs from that brand new opening, like Criston Cole in Alicent's bed we've got all your needs covered! 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.
Jun 13, 2024 · 58 min
The Acolyte’s Destiny and The Boys Recap
With the power of two hosts, Jason and Rosie break down the controversial third episode of The Acolyte. They explore the gray morality of both the Witch Coven and Jedi, and theorize what actually went down on Brendok. Then they revisit the first three seasons of The Boys and Gen V in preparation for the new 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.
Jun 11, 2024 · 50 min
House of the Dragon Season 1 Recap: Burning Down the House (ft. showrunner Ryan Condal)
A civil war is brewing! Jason and Rosie revisit the first season of House of the Dragon and discuss their expectations for season two. Then they chat with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal about what to expect in the upcoming 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.
Jun 6, 2024 · 42 min
The Acolyte: Are the Jedi the Bad Guys??
A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away Jason and Rosie watched the first episodes of the new Disney+ series The Acolyte and this time round they're digging into two epic recaps. From whether the Jedi are cops to who's behind that terrifying new mask they're here to answer all your burning questions and highlight your best theories! 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.
Jun 4, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
Destiny 2, Venom, and a Video Game Mega Episode
Fire up your consoles, it’s time for a Video Game Mega Episode! Jason and Rosie explore some of the big stories in video games, from new launches like Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Star Wars Hunters, a curious purchase from Nintendo, and the very first Legend of Zelda Lego Set! Then we take a little break from video games to go touch grass and break down the absolutely bonkers trailer for Venom: The Last Dance! Jason and Rosie share their go-to kinds of video games, some of their favorite games of the last year, and revisit some old flames in Stardew Valley. Plus discussions on video game economics and which of their consoles get the most use! 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.
May 31, 2024 · 19 min
Echoing Through (the) Time (Capsule)
While X-Ray Vision was on hiatus many listeners reached out dying to hear our takes on all the things we missed, as always we're here to make those dreams come true with a special episode about the MCU limited series Echo! Yep, Jason and Rosie dive deep into the Daredevil-connected series with killer action and vital cameos. From Kingpin and Daredevil to a showdown at a Pow Wow, we're digging into it all right here! 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.
May 30, 2024 · 32 min
The Marvels is Good Actually
It's time for another Time Capsule where Jason and Rosie revisit something they missed while on hiatus. This time they're heading into the cosmos to talk about the actually very charming and fun MCU entry The Marvels. They'll be digging deep into the film, Easter eggs, that wild post-credits scene, and how much they love Kamala Khan! 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.
May 28, 2024 · 44 min
Enter the Fun-der Dome!
Start your engines!! It's time for Jason and Rosie to jump into their war rigs and head into the Wasteland to talk Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. From the strange production journey of making the film, to the troubled behind the scenes story of its predecessor Fury Road, all the way to our thoughts on the newest entry into George Miller's wild franchise, we're taking it all on in this week's wild adventure of an episode. 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.
May 23, 2024 · 34 min
Ask a Godzilla Expert!
Let them fight! In this Time Capsule episode Jason and Rosie dive deep into Hollow Earth to discuss all things Godzilla! Seeing as it's Godzilla's 70th Anniversary, it's no surprise that our favorite kaiju has had a huge year. In this episode we explore everything from the recent Godzilla movie news, Godzilla in upcoming video games, Godzilla in all the TV and movies we missed on hiatus, and Rosie’s upcoming graphic novel, Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp! 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.
May 21, 2024 · 55 min
Fallout
Jason and Rosie emerge from the vault to explore the world of Fallout on Amazon Prime Video. Starting with an adventure into the world of cinematic news in Previously On, the pair explore new trailers for Rings of Power, news about Three Body Problem, and more. And in that Airlock they're heading out of the vault and into a radical recap and discussion of Fallout on Prime Video. Spoiler alert, they're big fans! 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.
May 17, 2024 · 23 min
Las Arañas
While X-Ray Vision was on hiatus many listeners reached out dying to hear our takes on all the things we missed, as always we're here to make those dreams come true with a special episode about none other than the Mother of Spiders herself Madame Web! Yes, to celebrate the release of Madame Web on Netflix we have a special spider-episode for you breaking down this wild cinematic experience that all began in the Amazon, with my mother, when she was studying spiders, before she died. So take a chance on Madame Web then listen to this bonus episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.