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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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Apr 29, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
All Hosts Comics Corner + Doctor Strange Comics Reading List & Moon Knight Ep 5
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight and Cody Ziglar fend off Battra, have a jam sesh with Spider-Punk, and more! That’s right: it’s volume three of X-Ray Vision’s Comics Corner (patent pending). First in Previously On (1:50), Jason and Rosie discuss the greenlit Batman sequel from Matt Reeves, Kevin Feige’s announcement at CinemaCon of ten more years of the MCU, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness being banned in Saudi Arabia, and the recently dropped Doctor Strange ‘Time’ trailer before the movie’s release on May 6. Then, they recap and discuss Moon Knight episode 5, “Asylum.” In the Airlock (39:47), Jason and Rosie are joined by co-host Cody Ziglar to dive deep (deeeeep) into the comics they are reading (and writing) right now, including Zig’s fantastic Spider-Punk, Rosie’s epic-looking Godzilla one-shot, a host of hero and non-hero comics recommendations, PLUS a comics reading list to prepare you for Doctor Strange. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:16:04) a listener pitches us on Team Starkid. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Spider-Punk – written by Cody Ziglar, pencils by Justin Mason, letters by Jim Charalampidis and cover by Olivier Coipel. Godzilla Rivals vs. Battra – By Rosie Knight, illustrated & cover by Oliver Ono. Hulk (2021-) – By Donny Cates & Ryan Ottley. Bonus: Enemy Mine (1985) – starring Dennis Quaid and Lou Gossett Jr. Available to rent on Amazon or AppleTV. Marauders (2022- ) – By Steve Orlando & Eleanora Carlini with covers by Kael Ngu. Marauders (2019- ) – By Gerry Dugan and Matteo Lolli and Phil Noto with covers by Russell Dauterman. The X Deaths of Wolverine (2022- ) – by Benjamin Percy & Federico Vicentini Arrive in My Hands by Trinidad Escobar from Black Josei Press. Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion (2019) – by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba. Immortal X-Men (2022- ) – By Kieron Gillen and Lucas Werneck with covers by Mark Brooks. Maison Ikkoku (1980-87) – By Rumiko Takahashi; available from Viz Media. Gleem (2019) – By Freddy Carrasco Mawrth Vallis (2021) – By EPHK. A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance (2021- ) – By Rick Remender and Andre Lima Araujo. DOCTOR STRANGE READING LIST Doctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment (1989) - Written by Roger Stern with pencils and covers by Mike Mignola and Mark Badger. Captain Carter (Began March, 2022) - Written by Jamie Mckelvie, pencils by Marika Cresta, cover by Mckelvie. The Death of Doctor Strange (2021-2022, 5 issues) - Written by Jed MacKay, pencils by Lee Garbett, covers by Kaare Andrews. House of M (2005, 8 core issues w other crossovers & tie-ins) - Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Olivier Coipel, covers by Esad Ribic. Marvel Zombies (2005-06, 5 issues) - Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Sean Phillips, covers by Arthur Suydam. Time Runs Out (2014-15) – Running from Avengers #35 - Avengers #44. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by various, including Jim Cheung, Kev Walker, and Mike Deodato, among others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2022 · 1 hr 36 min
WandaVision Revisit + Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Reaction & Moon Knight Ep 4
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight revisit Westview New Jersey, the world of sit-coms, and all things chaos magic! First in Previously On (2:51), Jason and Rosie discuss America Chavez co-creator Joe Casey’s comments in The Hollywood Reporter on creator compensation, break down the Thor: Love & Thunder trailer with lore, theories, and a relevant reading list for Jason Aaron’s incredible and immense run on Thor. Then, they recap and discuss Moon Knight episode 4, “The Tomb.” In the Airlock (1:09:28), they dive deep (deeeeep) into the series WandaVision with a primer on how the series will affect Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness and beyond in phase four of the MCU, with tons of lore-inspired theories direct from the comics. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:40:14) a listener pitches us on best-selling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Avengers (2016) by Mark Waid and Mike del Mundo; subtitled “Kang Wars” so you know it’s relevant to phase four of the MCU; available on Amazon, Marvel Unlimited, and more. Thor: God of Thunder #1 - 25 by Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more. Thor (2014) #1 - 8 by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more. Bonus Material: Original Sin #0 - 8 by Mark Waid and Jim Cheung; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more. Moon Knight by Jeff Lemire, Greg Smallwood, and more; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more. The Vision & The Scarlet Witch (1982) - Volume 1, 4 issues, written by Bill Mantlo & pencils by Rick Leonardi; available on Marvel Unlimited or comixology. The Vision & The Scarlet Witch (1985) - Volume 2, 12 issues, written by Steve Englehart & pencils by Richard Howell; available on Marvel Unlimited or comixology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2022 · 1 hr 48 min
Fantasy Novel Recommendations w/ Author Nicola Griffith + Moon Knight Ep 3 & Comic News
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight dive into the world of Fantasy and Science Fiction! First in Previously On (3:17), Jason and Rosie discuss some comics news, including a new Avengers series, a possible new comics origin for Thor in Avengers 1,000,000 BC, Marvel’s A.X.E.: Judgment Day, and DC’s upcoming Death of Justice League and Dark Crisis; they also discuss the title casting in Disney+’s recently announced Percy Jackson series, the MCU’s Ironheart series gaining its directors, and recap episode three of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. In the Airlock (53:19), they discuss JK Rowling’s transphobia and why they won’t be covering the latest Fantastic Beasts movie before diving deep (deeeep) into their book bag to offer recommendations for amazing Fantasy and Sci-Fi that just so happens to be written by marginalized, underrepresented, and queer authors that centers marginalized characters. Then, in the Hive Mind (1:15:06), Jason and Rosie are joined by Nicola Griffith, award winning author of Ammonite, Hild, the upcoming Spear, and more, to discuss her process as a writer, conducting research on Arthurian England, and writing with, and about, disabilities. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:48:43) a listener pitches us on The Illuminatus! Trilogy. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. Spear by Nicola Griffith + Nicola’s website is worth checking out too! The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Harry Potter and The Problematic Author by Maia Kobabe The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson Hild by Nicola Griffith Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden Spear by Nicola Griffith (out on April 19th) Pet by Akwaeke Emezi The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton (out on May 3) Recommendations from our guest & award winning author Nicola Griffith: Sorrowland (2021) by Rivers Solomon The Long Way To a Small Angry Planet (2015) by Becky Chambers A Companion to Arthurian Literature (2009) Edited by Helen Fulton A Spindle Splintered (2021) by Alix E. Harrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 8, 2022 · 1 hr 54 min
Everything Everywhere All At Once with Writer / Directors the Daniels + Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Theories & Moon Knight Ep 2
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight go verse-jumping with Michelle Yeoh! First in Previously On (3:14), Jason and Rosie discuss the news that Warner Bros. is hitting pause on upcoming projects with Ezra Miller, theorize about the latest Ms. Marvel and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailers, and recap episode two of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. In the Airlock (41:44), they dive deep (deeeep) into the A24 film Everything Everywhere All at Once (in theaters now!) and the masterful ways EEAO plays with genre, offers thrills, laughs, and heart, explores mental health, and, of course, celebrates its iconic cast (James Hong anyone!?). Then, in the Hive Mind (1:01:45), Jason and Rosie are joined by the Daniels, the writer/director duo behind Everything Everywhere All at Once, to discuss the multiverse as a story tool to explore morality, the brilliance of Hong Kong cinema, how the film pulled off its incredible stunt work, and the importance of telling inter-generational Asian-American stories. In Nerd Out (1:37:19) a listener pitches us on the creative comics partnership between Jeff Lemire & Andrea Sorrentino and in the Endgame (1:41:07), Jason and Rosie offer Hong Kong movie recommendations for before or after you see EEAO. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. Pick up a copy of Spider-Punk#1 by Cody Ziglar now! The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Supercop (1992) – The third in the iconic Police Story franchise and the first not to be directed by Jackie Chan himself. Available to rent/buy on AppleTV. Yes, Madam (1985) - One of the first of the ‘girls with guns’ style films, this one stars Michelle Yeoh & Cynthia Rothrock and features a cameo from producer Sammo Hung (who Jason references as being a frequent collaborator of Jackie Chan and a major star in his own right). Available to rent/buy on AmazonPrime. Once Upon a Time in China (1991) - Starring Jet Li, directed by Tsui Hark and the first installment of a popular franchise. Check out the box set from Criterion. Project A (1983) - Co-directed by Sammo Hung & Jackie Chan, this swashbuckling action comedy is one of the greats in Jackie Chan’s extensive catalog. Featuring Jackie’s interpretation of Harold Lloyd’s clock sequence. Available to rent/buy on Amazon & Apple. Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983) - Brought to you by the iconic Shaw Brothers; available to rent on AppleTV. The Killer (1989) - Directed by John Woo and starring the iconic Chow Yun-Fat; balletic gunplay, dead bodies, doves, and more doves. ‘Nuff said. Not available to rent or stream and DVD copies are sold out at the Criterion Collection. Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) - Starring the icon Gordon Liu and featuring one of the most meta plotlines we’ve ever heard. Available to rent on AppleTV. Police Story (1985) - He directed, he starred, he choreographed, he fell through glass and dived off moving vehicles, he trained stunt people, he sung the damn theme. Is there anything Jackie Chan can’t do? Just watch this clip and then watch the rest. Check out the Criterion Collection’s restoration for the ultimate viewing experience. For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2022 · 59 min
Marvel's Moon Knight Premiere
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight eat cupcakes with Khonshu! First in Previously On (1:57), Jason and Rosie recap episode one of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. Then in the Airlock (17:04), they dive deep (deeeep) into the characters of Moon Knight’s first episode, the comics lore at the heart of the series, and offer dozens of theories for where the show might be headed plus where the MCU is headed as well. In Nerd Out (54:20) a listener pitches us on Marlon James’ fantasy epic Black Leopard, Red Wolf and in the Endgame (58:13), Jason and Rosie pick a mythological deity of choice whose powers they’d like to acquire. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! “Moon Knight” by Jeff Lemire & Greg Smallwood - 14 issues, originally published in 2016 (part of “All New, All Different Marvel”), collected in book form in 2018. – Marc Spector wakes up in an insane asylum with no powers, calling everything he knew about himself into question. Moon Knight Vol 2 #1 (aka Fist of Khonshu) – (March 1985) written by Alan Zelentz, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by E.R. Cruz, colorist Christie Scheele. Moon Knight Vol 1 #21 features a backup written by Alan Zelenetz, Harrow’s creator and Fist of Khonshu scribe. The story sees a strange man who runs into an ancient Egyptian exhibition and is pursued by Khonshu. “Marc Spector: Moon Knight” originally by Chuck Dixon – Starting in 1989 & ending in 1994; after being infected with a demonic parasite, starting in issue #38 Spector illegally enters the Latverian consulate to confront Dr. Doom by using his status as an Avengers reservist (which is stripped from him later). For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2022 · 1 hr 59 min
Halo Premiere + Comics Legend Grant Morrison
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight fight the Covenant! In the Airlock (3:45), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the world of video game adaptations, including recapping and discussing the new Halo series on Paramount+, and the games they’ve been playing (well all know Jason’s only playing one game right now). In the Hive Mind (52:55), X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome comics writing legend Grant Morrison to the show to explore their time on Batman, X-Men, their origin story with comics, as well as their thoughts on writing comics vs. TV and the creative process. In Nerd Out (1:47:30) a listener pitches us on Final Fantasy 4 Free Enterprise and in the Endgame (1:49:53), Jason and Rosie pick their top three video game adaptations. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. Oliver’s IG The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Halo: The Fall of Reach - Written by Eric Nylund, published 2001, and serves as a prelude to the first Halo game. Available here. Batman: Arkham Asylum (aka A Serious House on Serious Earth) - Written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Dave McKean. Grant wants a critical reappraisal of their iconic comic, what do you think? Jan Švankmajer - Grant cited this pioneering Czech filmmaker and avant garde artist, especially his work with stop-motion and puppetry, as one of the principal inspirations for Arkham Asylum. Among Svankmajer’s best known works are Conspirators of Pleasure and Alice. Animal Man - The Grant Morrison run began in 1988 with penciller Chas Truog and covers by Brian Bolland and ran until issue #26. This is the series where Morrison first popularly explored concepts that have defined their work since: questioning the nature of reality, writing so-called ‘metafiction,’ and more. Hyperobjects - As defined by Timothy Morton: “Hyperobjects are objects which have a vitality to them but you can't touch them, like race or class, or climate change. Their effects may be experienced even if they cannot be necessarily touched.” Steve de Souza’s interview in the Guardian about filming Street Fighter with a “coked out of his mind” Jean-Claude Van Damme. For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
Live at South by Southwest: X-Ray Vision Talks Multiverses + Ms. Marvel and Moon Knight Trailer Reactions
Live from Austin, it’s X-Ray Vision! On this episode, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight perform a live show at South by Southwest! First in Previously On (1:29), Jason and Rosie discuss the upcoming Moon Knight series and the newly released trailer for Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel. Then in the Airlock (37:05) Jason and Rosie rank and reason out their top three Multiverses while exploring the historical and narrative importance of the multiverse device across fiction and comics. And finally, Jason and Rosie answer questions from the mailbag and from their live SXSW audience (55:44). Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, Letterboxd, + Cougar & Cub comic. The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Ms. Marvel (2014) Created by editors Sana Amanat and Stephen Wacker, writer G. Willow Wilson, and artists Adrian Alphona and Jamie McKelvie – Khan made her first appearance in Captain Marvel #14 (August 2013) before going on to star in the solo series Ms. Marvel, which debuted in February 2014. Days of Future Past (1981) Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Terry Austin – a storyline in Uncanny X-Men issues #141–142. Cube + Cube film series (Canadian series: 1997, 2002, 2004, Japanese remake: 2021) original directed by Vincenzo Natali. Into the Spider-Verse (2018) – sequels coming in October 2022 & 2023. DC Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) by Marv Wolfman & George Perez – followed by Infinite Crisis (2005–2006) and Final Crisis (2008–2009). Secret Wars (2015) by Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic – The storyline involves the destruction of the Marvel Universe and various other alternate universes. For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min
Batman Movie Rankings + Batman Executive Producer Michael Uslan
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight visit Crime Alley! First in Previously On (2:05), Jason and Rosie discuss release date changes to Warner Bros’ schedule as well as the new teaser for Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series. In the Airlock (7:19) Jason and Rosie rank and reason out their top five Batman adaptations. Then in the Hive Mind (28:08), Jason and Rosie welcome Hollywood legend, Batman super-fan, and theatrical Batman executive producer and originator Michael Uslan to detail his time at DC, Batman’s cinematic origins, give some Hollywood advice, and tell stories of his extraordinary life with comics. And in the Endgame (1:21:51), Jason and Rosie rank the top three times we’ve seen Thomas and Martha Wayne murdered in various Batman adaptations. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, Letterboxd, + Cougar & Cub comic. The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Batman’s Batman: A Memoir from Hollywood, Land of Bilk and Money – Michael Uslan’s second memoir. Available wherever books are sold, including here. The Boy Who Loved Batman – Michael Uslan’s first memoir. Available where books are sold, including here. For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 4, 2022 · 1 hr 56 min
The Batman with Pete Holmes + Jason & Rosie's Batman Reading List
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight send up the Bat Signal! First in Previously On (2:47), Jason and Rosie discuss a casting in Sony’s Kraven, the imminent arrival of Netflix’s Marvel shows (and of course Agents of Shield) on Disney+, how Hollywood is reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and what some newly released funko pops might tell us about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In the Airlock (13:24) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into Matt Reeves’ The Batman, discussing what sets the film apart from previous iterations, why it’s so good, and offering a variety of recommendations for folks to read, watch, and play after they see The Batman (55:28). In this chapter of the Omnibus (1:25:05), Jason explores science-fiction’s relationship with war and vice versa. In the Hive Mind (1:37:29), Jason and Rosie are joined by comedian and podcaster Pete Holmes to discuss The Batman and in the Endgame (1:52:32), Jason and Rosie pick the craziest villain from Batman’s Rogues Gallery to see in a future Batman installment. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, Letterboxd, + Cougar & Cub comic. The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Batman: Year One (serialized as Batman #404-407 in 1987) – written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzucchelli. Batman: The Long Halloween (1996-97) – Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale, which directly led to Batman: Dark Victory & Catwoman: When in Rome by the pair in the late 90s & early 2000s. Batman: Earth One Vol 1-3 (launched overall in 2010, Batman’s came out in 2012) – Written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank. Batman: Ego & Other Tails (2000) – Darwyn Cooke & Paul Grist. Batman: Hush (2002-03) – Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee Batman: The Telltale Games (2016) – point & click adventure game by Telltale Games and distributed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under its DC Entertainment label. Batman: Arkham Games (2009 - present) – developed by Rocksteady Studios and WB Games Montréal. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) – Animated film directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm and written by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Martin Pasko, and Michael Reaves. Batman: The Animated Series (1992-95, 85 episodes total) – By Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Mitch Brian and Eric Radomski, starring Kevin Conroy. Batman: Cataclysm / Batman: No Man’s Land (1998-99) – written by numerous, outlined by Jordan B Gorfinkel. Batman: Zero Year (2013-14) – Scott Snyder & James Tynion IV. Batman 72 Vehicles & People by Francesco Francavilla For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/x-ray-vision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Peacemaker with Chukwudi Iwuji
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight get a hug from an eagle! First in Previously On (2:07), Jason and Rosie discuss casting news, including the Sonyverse’s Chameleon and MCU’s Blade, how immersed Paul Dano got in his Riddler role, and the release of more Thor: Love and Thunder Legos and what that might tell us about phase 4 and 5 of the MCU. In the Airlock (29:57) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into HBO Max’s Peacemaker, discussing James Gunn’s trademark style, Peacemaker season 2, and the historical precedents for DC / Marvel creative crossovers. In the Hive Mind (1:22:24), Jason is joined by Peacemaker star Chukwudi Iwuji for a charming conversation about working with James Gunn, acting from the page, his father’s burgeoning cinephilia, and trying to keep up comedically with John Cena (plus how that opening dance sequence came together). In Nerd Out (1:41:22) a listener pitches us on Amazon Prime’s The Legend of Vox Machina and the webseries Critical Role that inspired it. And in the Endgame (1:44:48), Jason and Rosie name their favorite villain turned hero. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! A-Force – Marvel’s first all female team of Avengers; debuting in 2015, created by writers G. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett and artist Jorge Molina, and appearing in an alternate universe during 2015’s Secret Wars before being folded into the main continuity. It was critically lauded, but canceled in 2016 due to poor sales. Available on Marvel Unlimited. A Death in the Family – A 1988 storyline written by Jim Starlin and penciled by Jim Aparo, with cover art by Mike Mignola, and infamous because readers could call two 900 numbers to decide whether Jason Todd, aka Robin, would live or die. Serialized in Batman #426-429 and considered one of the most important Batman storylines for pushing the character’s series and tone in a darker direction. Available on Amazon. Rosie’s Rec – Arrive in My Hands by Trinidad Escobar, available from Black Josei Press. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2022 · 1 hr 43 min
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Trailer & Poster Breakdown + Comics Corner with Jason Mantzoukas
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Jason Mantzoukas settle in and talk comics! That’s right, it’s time for another installment of X-Ray Vision’s Comics Corner. First in Previously On (2:30), Jason and Rosie spend a little time unpacking a few recent news stories, including the rebirth of Paramount and some of the Super Bowl trailers; then Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into the latest trailer and poster from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, offering plot and story theories, speculating on characters, and backing all of it up with extensive comics lore. In the Hive Mind (52:23), Jason Mantzoukas joins Jason and Rosie to review and recommend tons of comics, including what everyone is reading right now, some favorite comics for kids, and their back issue/quarter-bin pick, aka the comics they happened to stumble upon and fall in love with. In Nerd Out (1:41:27) a listener pitches us on alternative movie posters and in the Endgame (1:44:09), Jason and Rosie choose their mutant power. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Our Pull List for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: X-Men: Trial of Magneto – 5 issues; written by Leah Williams, art by Lucas Werneck, August 2021. Available here. House of M – 8 core issues with some crossover arcs; written by Brian Michael Bendis & illustrated by Olivia Coipel, June 2005. Available here. Illuminati – The series with writing by Bendis that segues into Jonathan Hickman’s New Avengers run. Available here. Marvel Zombies – 5 issue limited series; written by Robert Kirkman, art by Sean Phillips, covers by Arthur Suydam, 2005. Available here. Savage Land – Chris Claremont’s Uncanny X-Men, beginning with Uncanny X-Men #94 and ending with Uncanny X-Men #279 when Claremont left Marvel in 1991. Available on Marvel Unlimited. Young Avengers - by Jamie McKelvie and Kieron Gillen; America Chavez was introduced in 2011's Vengeance #1 by Joe Casey and Nick Dragotta. Rosie’s Shuma-Gorath Nerdist Article. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
The Book of Boba Fett Finale
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight saddle up a rancor! First in Previously On (2:05), Jason and Rosie talk about Amazon’s LOTR and more Super Bowl Sunday trailers we might expect, Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi poster drop, Futurama’s return on Hulu, and offer some Random Recommendations. Then in the Airlock (15:18) they dive deep (deeeep) into the epic finale of The Book of Boba Fett, discussing what we might expect from future Star Wars stories, critiques of Boba Fett, and the exploration of politics and people at the heart of the Star Wars universe. In Nerd Out (1:10:40) a listener pitches us on Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files novels. And in the Endgame (1:13:47), Jason and Rosie give the Medal of Yavin to one character each in the Book of Boba Fett. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd. The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! The Absolute Book by Elizabeth Knox. Available from Bookshop. Devil House by John Darnielle. Available from Bookshop. From the Journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi – Written by Jason Aaron & Dash Aaron; the trade paperback was released in November, 2020 and chronicles Obi-Wan’s life on Tatooine as he protects Luke from the shadows and tries to stay under the radar of the Empire, but still seeks to stop injustice. Available from Comixology. The Wire – The iconic HBO series from former police beat reporter David Simon; each season expanded the scope of the narrative, starting with the Baltimore PD and the drug trade before dramatizing the docks, city politics, education and more. Available on HBO Max. Rosie’s Interview with Matt Reeves on Amazon’s ‘Tales from the Loop’ For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 4, 2022 · 2 hr 10 min
The Book of Boba Fett Ep 6 + Station Eleven with Creator / Showrunner Patrick Somerville
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight square off in Mos Pelgo! First in Previously On (2:05), they discuss the upcoming Halo series on Paramount+, the character posters from Amazon’s upcoming Lord of the Rings series, and the casting of Dakota Johnson as Madame Web. Then in the Airlock (22:08) they dive deep (deeeep) into Book of Boba Fett chapter 6, offering theories for the finale as well as analyzing the dichotomy of Jedi and Mandalorian philosophies. In the Omnibus (1:09:55) Jason surveys the post-apocalyptic genre. In the Hive Mind (1:22:25) Patrick Somerville, the writer and creator of HBO Max’s Station Eleven, joins Jason to unpack the series, examine human connection and genre, and probe the role of the internet in our collective consciousness. In Nerd Out (1:59:57) a listener pitches us on the spooky oeuvre of Mike Flanagan, particularly Midnight Mass. And in the Endgame (2:03:36), Jason and Rosie choose a ‘Station Eleven,’ a piece of art/media that has fundamentally shaped them. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, author archive, & Letterboxd The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Age of Rebellion Comics – Written by Greg Pak and running from April 2019 through June 2019; featuring iconic characters like Han Solo, Leia, Grand Moff Tarkin, and more. “The Trial of Dagobah” written by Marc Guggeinheim was featured in Age of Rebellion Special #1, available on Marvel Unlimited. Journey to the West – Originally published in the 16th century and attributed to Wu Cheng’en; according to Britannica: “In addition to the novel’s comedy and adventure, Journey to the West has been enjoyed for its biting satire of society and Chinese bureaucracy and for its allegorical presentation of human striving and perseverance.” This version has a foreword by acclaimed comics artist Gene Luen Yang. Young Jedi Knights Novel Series – Written by Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta and first published in 1995. The first novel in the series is Heirs of the Force and the final is Crisis at Crystal Reef. Available in a few different places secondhand, including here. Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie – “And you yell to yourself and you throw down yer hat / Sayin', ‘Christ do I gotta be like that / Ain't there no one here that knows where I'm at / Ain't there no one here that knows how I feel / Good God Almighty / THAT STUFF AIN'T REAL’” – Full lyrics here & Dylan’s 1963 performance in New York here. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 28, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
The Book of Boba Fett Ep 5: Return of the Mandalorian
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight take a trip on a Corellian Freighter! First in Previously On (2:09), Jason and Rosie briefly discuss the new Star Wars game announcements, resolving computer problems for the upcoming issue of the fantastic Image series The Good Asian (that everyone should check out), and the return of the acclaimed series Saga (with no spoilers). In the Airlock (16:27) Jason & Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the latest episode of Book of Boba Fett (aka Ch. 1 Book of the Mandalorian). In Nerd Out (54:18) a listener pitches us on the television classic Babylon 5. And in the Endgame (57:17), Jason and Rosie play Mando Kart, racing Rainbow Road with only their wits & their choice of Star Wars character, vehicle, weapon, & glider to guide them. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG, author archive, & other awesome work! The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! The Night Comes For Us – Written and directed by Timo Tjahjanto in 2018, who is also known as half of the acclaimed filmmaking duo The Mo Brothers, along with Kimo Stamboel. Available on Netflix. Larry Niven - Hugo, Nebula, & Locus award winning author of Ringworld; available on Bookshop. Babylon 5 – Streaming on HBO Max. Message from Space (1978) – As referenced & recommended by Rosie in the stinger of this episode. Full film available here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2022 · 1 hr 55 min
The Book of Boba Fett Ep 4 with Jason Mantzoukas + The Buzz of Showtime’s Yellowjackets
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight gorge on human flesh! First in Previously On (2:13), Jason and Rosie briefly discuss the Microsoft/Activision acquisition, Amazon’s Lord of the Rings teaser, Marvel’s Moon Knight trailer, and the first three episodes of HBOMax’s Peacemaker. In the Hive Mind (29:01) Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made, Big Mouth, and more) returns to the show to discuss Book of Boba Fett and the Harry Potter Reunion. Then in the Airlock (1:22:07) Jason C. & Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into Showtime’s Yellowjackets. In Nerd Out (1:52:37) a listener pitches us on Super Sentai. And in the Endgame (1:56:24), Jason and Rosie try to survive the Canadian wilderness. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG & Polygon piece HDTGM on EarWolf The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! IGN’s How They Made It for Amazon’s LOTR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
Why You Should Be Watching Station Eleven (Spoiler-Free) with Jason & Haitch of Dune Pod + More Book of Boba Fett
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion brushes up on his post-apocalyptic Shakespeare! First in Previously On (2:02), Jason and Rosie Knight discuss recent news of the Image Comics Union and The Raid reboot at Netflix. Then in the Airlock (12:05) they dive deep (deeeep) into Book of Boba Fett chapter 3. In the Hive Mind (42:23) Jason & Haitch from Dune Pod return to the show for a spoiler free conversation about HBOMax’s Station Eleven, post-apocalyptic media, and finding hope in stories and art. In Nerd Out (1:19:52) a listener pitches us on Superman & Lois on The CW. And in the Endgame (1:23:57), Jason and Rosie pick an apocalypse in which to while away their days (ideally not the one we’re currently living in). Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Dune Pod’s Twitter & Apple Podcasts Check out our Dune episode with the fellas from Dune Pod! Rosie’s IG The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Station Eleven - The basis for the TV series of the same name; written by Emily St. John Mandel and nominated for the National Book Award, the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction and the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, winning the Arthur C. Clarke Award and the Toronto Book Award. Available wherever books are sold. The Road - A 2006 novel by acclaimed author Cormac McCarthy (who is most likely the favorite of that one artsy yet rugged friend – the one who likes “real” camping) set in a wasteland of cannibalism and decay and following the harrowing survival attempts of a father and son. Available wherever books are sold. Star Wars Holiday Special - Adored and abhorred; lampooned & loved. From 1978, set between the events of A New Hope, out in ‘77, & Empire (1980), and chronicles attempts by Han Solo and Chewbacca to get to Kashyyyk in time for ‘Life Day.’ It also introduced the character of Boba Fett, which is partially why we love it. Unavailable to stream officially, but versions are online. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 7, 2022 · 1 hr 48 min
The Book of Boba Fett Eps 1 & 2 with Star Wars Explained + Marvel's Hawkeye Finale
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion & Rosie Knight destroy Rockefeller Plaza! First in Previously On (1:56), Jason welcomes us back from the holidays with his initial thoughts on the Harry Potter reunion on HBOMax. In the Airlock (4:44) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeeep) into the finale of Hawkeye as well as the long term future of the MCU. Then, in the Omnibus (48:46), Jason explores the character of Clint Barton as well as the origins of the bandit archetype. In the Hive Mind (1:04:22), X-Ray welcomes Alex and Mollie, the experts at Star Wars Explained, to break down the first two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett. And finally in Nerd Out (1:42:29) a listener pitches us on the anime series Attack on Titan. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG Star Wars Explained YouTube Channel The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! War of the Bounty Hunters - An ongoing canon comic books event starting in 2021, written by Charles Soule, among others, and pencilled by Steve Mcniven, among others, and following, in part, Boba Fett’s attempts to get a carbonite frozen Han Solo to Tatooine to collect his bounty from Jabba. Available on Marvel Unlimited. Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Originally published in 15 volumes in 1982, with editing work by the renowned Mark Gruenwald. The collected deluxe edition is mainly out of print; can be found on ebay (and elsewhere) for the right price. Amazing Spider-Man: Family Business - Written by Mark Waid and James Robinson and published in 2014; featuring the Hawaiian-shirted, white-suited Kingpin. Available on Marvel Unlimited. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2021 · 42 min
'Tis an All Hosts Mailbag!
On Episode 17 of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Cody Ziglar answer your questions! That’s right, it’s an all-hosts Holiday Mailbag. So snuggle in with a hot cup of tea, a blanket, your comics in your lap, and set your television to the extended crackling fireplace because it’s time to talk about favorite crossover events, creators’ rights, Netflix’s Arcane, video games, and more! X-Ray Vision will be off on New Year’s Eve (celebrating the New Year in style), but we will see you in 2022! Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG Zig’s twitter Image Comics’ Union The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Eric Nylund’s Halo novels - Comprising The Fall of Reach, First Strike, & Ghosts of Onyx with epic space-naval battles & lots of good action. Ender’s Game with less children & more all around fun. Available on Bookshop and more. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo - Available here. Exhalation by Ted Chiang - Available here. Dragon Ball Super by Akira Toriyama & illustrated by Toyotarou - Available here. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 17, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
Spider-Man: No Way Home + Marvel's Hawkeye Ep 5
On Episode 16 of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion & Rosie Knight try to get into MIT! First, in Previously On (1:36), Jason and Rosie recap episode 5 of Hawkeye, streaming on Disney+. Then, in the Airlock (36:00) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeeep) into Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is in theaters now. Then, X-Ray’s debut listener submitted Nerd Out (1:39:29) and in The Endgame (1:42:58), Jason and Rosie play another round of Assembly Required, picking a character from No Way Home for a randomly assigned mission (hint: holiday shopping time!). Use #XRVEndgame and let us know what you think of their choices! Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Spider-Man: One More Day - A 2007 crossover series written by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada, with art by Quesada; controversial at the time of release, even derided by fans for its reimagining of Peter Parker & MJ’s relationship. Available on Marvel Unlimited. Spider-Man: Brand New Day - A storyline that deals with the fall out of One More Day. Available from Comixology & more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
Spider-Man: No Way Homework - Villain Breakdowns, Classic Spider-Man Film Recaps, and Craziest Theories + Hawkeye Ep 4
On Episode 15 of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion & Rosie Knight prepare for Spider-Man: No Way Home! First, in Previously On (2:29), Jason and Rosie recap episode 4 of Hawkeye, streaming on Disney+, and share how the series has embraced comics like no other. Then, in the Airlock (24:25) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeeep) into the Spider-Verse, recapping the seven previous Spider-Man films (Maguire, Garfield, & Holland) so you don’t have to watch them all, analyzing the possibilities of No Way Home’s villains, and offering tons of theories for No Way Home and the MCU Multiverse. Then, in The Endgame (1:08:17), Jason and Rosie play another round of Assembly Required, picking a character from the Spider-Verse for a randomly assigned mission (hint: wedding bells anyone?). Use #XRVEndgame and let us know what you think of their choices! Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button! Nerd Out Submission Instructions! Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to? Plus, we got a mailbag episode coming so send your nerdy questions & queries to xray@crooked.com! Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmedia PLUGS: Rosie’s IG Some of George Perez’s iconic comics work: New Teen Titans, JLA/Avengers Crossover, & More! The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision! Secret Wars - A twelve issue series published in 1984, written by Jim Shooter with art by Mike Zeck and Bob Layton, featuring the Beyonder and Battleworld; essentially an opportunity for Marvel to cash in on a Mattel toyline. Available on Marvel Unlimited. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.