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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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Mar 3, 2026 • 39min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2026 • 30min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2026 • 44min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 14min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 7min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2026 • 13min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 1min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 2026 • 29min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2026 • 55min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2026 • 19min
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 DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


