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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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March 11 · 1 hr 2 min
The Sexiest Movies of All Time and How Romance Has Evolved on Screen
Jason and Joelle share their all-time favorite sexy films, from the eroticism of The Handmaiden to the steamy tension of Fatal Attraction. Then they talk about how romance on the silver screen has evolved, for better and worse. 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.
March 10 · 50 min
30 Years of Pokemon and Which Disney Creatures Would Survive the Climate Crisis?
Jason and Rosie are out today, so Carmen takes the mic! First, she’s joined by Abu to talk about the three decade history of Pokemon, covering everything from their favorite Pokemon to fondest memories and where they want the franchise to go next. Then, Joelle joins to draft the ideal team of Disney characters to survive the climate crisis. 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.
March 7 · 31 min
NEWS: Lanterns Teaser, Scary Movie Trailer, Actor Awards, Mothra 65th Anniversary
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Joelle break down the trailers for Scary Movie, which sees the OG cast returning to parody the latest horror hits, and the highly anticipated DCU series Lanterns, coming to HBO. They also cover the news that A24 is opening a Vegas wedding chapel for one day to promote the upcoming film The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and discuss whether the reveal that Zendaya and Tom Holland were recently married was just a coincidence or some brilliant guerrilla marketing. Next, they discuss the Actor Awards (formerly the Screen Actors Guild Awards), including who the biggest winners and losers of the night were and whether this award show might be doing it better than the rest. They then cover the story of actor Jared Harris, of The Crown and Chernobyl fame, taking legal action after his likeness was used in AI-generated movie trailers. They wrap up with some rapid-fire headlines, including HBO Max and Paramount+ being merged into one streaming platform, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller stating that Project Hail Mary contains zero green-screen shots, and Marvel Rivals announcing that the game will feature several MCU tie-ins in the months leading up to Avengers: Doomsday. Plus, we get a special report from Rosie on Mothra’s 65th Anniversary, LIVE from the Godzilla Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo! 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.
March 6 · 52 min
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Roundtable (with A Storm of Spoilers and History of Westeros)
Jason is joined by an esteemed Small Council of A Song of Ice and Fire experts to discuss the first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the upcoming House of the Dragon season, and the latest news in the wider Game of Thrones universe. 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.
March 3 · 39 min
Movie Check-In
Rosie and Jason are sharing some of their favorite films from the last six months that you may have missed! Movies mentioned: Left-Handed Girl The Secret Agent Sentimental Value All You Need Is Kill My Fathers Shadow 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.
February 28 · 29 min
NEWS: Paramounts Wins Warner Bros Bidding War, BAFTAs Racial Slur Controversy, Pokemon Wind & Waves First Look & Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Profile
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down Paramount’s reported win in the bidding war for Warner Bros., after Netflix bows out. They also react to new trailers for Mortal Kombat II, the newly announced Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, and Steven Soderbergh’s next film, The Christophers, starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel. Next, they dive into Variety’s in-depth profile of incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, examining the major challenges he faces as he takes the reins of the company and oversees powerhouse IP like Star Wars and Marvel, both of which have faced increasing uncertainty in recent years. They also cover the news that disgraced actor Jonathan Majors is set to star in an upcoming action film produced by conservative media company The Daily Wire, founded by Ben Shapiro. Finally, they unpack the controversy at this year’s BAFTAs, where Josh Davidson, a man with Tourette’s whose life inspired a nominated film, shouted a racial slur while Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage presenting an award. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/25/baftas-bbc-n-word-john-davidson-black-disabled-people 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.
February 27 · 44 min
Impending Doomsday: Where is Captain America?
As Avengers: Doomsday looms over the horizon, XRV Studios has been receiving some strange signals from an alternate universe, TV transmissions are coming in from Earth 616, and we’re putting the pieces back together to try and paint the full picture: Where did we leave off with Steve Rogers? How will he return in Avengers: Doomsday? 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.
February 26 · 1 hr 13 min
Raven’s Report: The Wild Melisandre Theory That Explains Everything (with A Storm of Spoilers)
Jason and Rosie dive deeper into the sixth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and explore the central theme of disillusionment. Then they are joined by Dave and Neil from the A Storm of Spoilers podcast for a spoiler-filled discussion about the finale and where the story is headed. 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.
February 23 · 1 hr 7 min
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1E06: The Morrow
Jason and Rosie recap the sixth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. 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.
February 21 · 13 min
NEWS: House of the Dragon S3 Trailer, Warner Bros/Paramount Sale Update, Woody's Bald Spot
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie discuss the action-packed teaser trailer for season 3 of HBO's House of the Dragon and the full trailer for Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 5 which features an aging Woody with a shiny new bald spot helping the other toys rally again an evil tablet. Next they highlight the trailer for Witch Hat Atelier, an anime adaptation of the wildly popular magic and sorcery-based manga of the same name, which is set to premiere on Crunchyroll on April 26th. Then they dive into the story that the viral AI-generated fight scene featuring Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise that sent Hollywood creatives into a tizzy was actually just a reskinned fight choreography sequence between two stuntmen. Finally, they close with an update on the pending sale of Warner Bros with a new Variety article stating that many WBD staffers have started to favor Netflix as a buyer over Paramount due to David Ellison's ties to the Trump administration and recent leadership changes at CBS. 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.
February 19 · 1 hr
Raven’s Report: Was Rafe’s Death Another Case of Fridging?
Jason and Rosie dive deeper into the fifth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and explore the central theme of debts and the complexities of justice. They also discuss the portrayal of female characters in the show, and the debate whether a certain character’s death was a case of “fridging”. 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.
February 18 · 28 min
Fallout Finale, plus Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Reactions!
Jason and Rosie return to New Vegas to recap and discuss the finale episodes, but FIRST they react to the brand-new Mandalorian & Grogu trailer! 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.
February 16 · 54 min
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1E05: In the Name of the Mother
Jason and Rosie recap the fifth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. 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.
February 14 · 19 min
NEWS: Spider-Noir Trailer, Diablo 30th Anniversary, James Van Der Beek Memoriam
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie discuss the trailer for Amazon’s upcoming live-action Spider-Noir series, starring Nicolas Cage as he reprises the titular role from the animated Spider-Verse films. They also break down the trailers for the 2D side-scrolling God of War: Sons of Sparta and an untitled John Wick game, both revealed during Sony’s State of Play. From there, they cover the news that F1 is getting a sequel, along with the surprising announcement that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning to The Mummy franchise for a new installment set to release in 2028. They also discuss a promotional single for the upcoming season of AMC’s The Vampire Lestat, recorded by Lestat’s in-universe vampire band, and the news that Terminator Zero has been canceled at Netflix after one season. Next, they dive into the announcement that Jason Momoa has been tapped to star in a Justin Lin–directed adaptation of the Helldivers game series. They also cover the addition of a new Warlock class across multiple games as part of the Diablo franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration. Finally, they close with the sad news that Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek has tragically passed away from cancer at the young age of 48. 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.
February 13 · 39 min
Stock Watch: Super Bowl Trailers
Jason and Rosie have seen the latest trailers from the Super Bowl, so they are calling up their stock broker Abu to buy and sell! The market is open baby! Trailers discussed: Disclosure Day The Super Mario Galaxy Movie The Adventures of Cliff Booth Minions & Monsters Hoppers Scream 7 Project Hail Mary The Mandalorian & Grogu 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.
February 12 · 1 hr 4 min
Raven’s Report: This Is Peak Game of Thrones (with Game of Owns)
Jason and Rosie dive deeper into the fourth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and explore the central theme of bullshitting. Then they are joined by Hannah and Zack from the Game of Owns podcast for a spoiler-filled discussion about the show and where the story is headed. 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.
February 9 · 36 min
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1E04: Seven
Jason and Rosie recap the fourth episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. 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.
February 7 · 21 min
NEWS: Disney's New CEO, Netflix Senate Antitrust Hearing, Leading Roles for Women in Film & Box Office Check-In
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down new trailers for season two of Apple TV’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael, and A24’s dramedy The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. They then check in on the box office, including returns for Markiplier’s self-funded horror film Iron Lung and Scream 7’s projected $30M opening weekend. Next, they discuss a new USC study showing that lead roles for women in film hit a seven-year low in 2025, and which studios were most responsible. From there, they weigh in on Netflix’s Senate antitrust hearing, which quickly devolved into a culture-war clash over “wokeness” and DEI. Finally, they break down Disney’s newly announced compensation packages for incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and CCO Dana Walden, set to take over from Bob Iger next month. 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.
February 6 · 46 min
Wonder Man E05-08
Jason and Rosie recap and discuss episodes “Found Footage”, “Callback”, “Kathy Friedman”, and “Yucca Valley”, the latter half of episodes from “Wonder Man” on Disney+. Rosie and Jason end with taking listeners' questions about the show and their predictions for what a potential season 2 could look like. 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.
February 5 · 57 min
Raven’s Report: The Reality of Dunk and Egg’s Fortunes (with History of Westeros)
Jason and Rosie dive deeper into the third episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and explore the central theme of playing the part. Then they are joined by Ashaya and Aziz from the History of Westero podcast for a spoiler-filled discussion about the show and where the story is headed. 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.