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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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May 24, 2023 • 1h 54min
Succession S4 Ep 9 + Yellowjackets S2 Ep 8
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight eulogize Logan Roy! In Market Moves (1:13) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 9, including power-ranking eulogies, Shiv’s CEO pitch, and more. Then, there’s more Market Moves as the hosts of Crooked’s sister podcast Offline, Jon Favreau and Max Fisher, join to counteract the pro-capitalist spins from Jason and Rosie and offer their own liberal takes on Succession. In the Airlock (1:11:55), they dive deep (deeep) into Yellowjackets season 2 episode 8, recapping and discussing how the show continues to veer into bleak territory. Then in Nerd Out (1:49:00) a pitch from a listener on the mech masterpiece Pacific Rim.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2023 • 1h 27min
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom + GotG's Sean Gunn
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Cody Ziglar enter Hyrule! In the Airlock (1:43), they dive deep (deeep) into video games, predominantly Breath of the Wild and the newly released follow-up Tears of the Kingdom, along with what other games they’ve been enjoying. Then, Jason and Zig discuss their experiences with the WGA Writers Strike so far. In the Hive Mind (1:05:34), Guardians of the Galaxy franchise co-star Sean Gunn joins to discuss the end of the trilogy, his working relationship with his brother James, Kraglin’s character development, and more.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.Green Hell (2019)The Wandering Village – developed by Stray Fawn StudioCrusader Kings III (2020 on PC, 2022 on console)Noita (2020)Celeste (2018)Ark (2015)Dead Island 2 (2023)Diablo IV (2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2023 • 1h 38min
Succession S4 Ep 8 + Yellowjackets S2 Ep 7
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight enjoy lemon flavored lacroix! In Market Moves (1:14) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 8, including Roman’s nihilism, Shiv’s missteps, and whether any of the Roy kids are serious people. In the Airlock (53:07), they dive deep (deeep) into Yellowjackets season 2 episode 7, recapping and discussing dreams, past, present, and future. Then in Nerd Out (1:29:21) a Yellowjackets theory.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.David Rasche (aka Karl) gives a red carpet interview talking about the unpredictability of the Succession finale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2023 • 1h 33min
Mailbag - MCU, Star Wars, Succession & More!
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight pore through the mailbag! In Previously On (1:56) Jason and Rosie answer listener questions about the MCU. In the Airlock (27:00), they answer even more questions, including Star Wars, what to do with your comics once you read them, Succession, genre fiction and non-IP properties, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:24:46) a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 theory.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.“The Galactus Trilogy” written by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, penciled by Kirby, inked by Joe Sinnott, letters by Art Simek and Sam Rosen.“This Man, This Monster!” by Stan Lee and Jack KirbyClean Hands by Patrick HoffmanBlood Quantum directed by Jeff BarnabyTrust by Hernan DiazSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2023 • 1h 18min
Succession S4 Ep 7 + Yellowjackets S2 Ep 5 & 6
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight head to Camp Green Pine! In Market Moves (1:43) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 7. In the Airlock (35:30), they double dip into Yellowjackets season 2, diving deep (deeep) into episode 5 and 6, recapping and discussing Shauna and Callie, Walter and Misty, and many theories. Then in Nerd Out (1:14:06) a Yellowjackets theory.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2023 • 1h 34min
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight are Groot! In the Previously On (1:40) Jason and Rosie run through the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, including speed-capping the first two films and the impacts of the characters on the broader MCU. In the Airlock (43:10), they dive deep (deeep) into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, recapping and discussing the visual splendor, character conclusions, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:25:29) X-Ray Vision celebrates May the Fourth (belatedly) with a listener theory about Star Wars.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!We3 – Released in 2004; written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Frank Quitely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2023 • 1h 20min
Succession S4 Ep 5 + 6
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight make deals (or not?)! In a double dose of Market Moves (2:06) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 5. Then there’s more Market Moves (33:08) with Succession season 4 episode 6. Then in Nerd Out (1:14:56) a listener pitches a TV adaptation of Red Dead Redemption 2.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 31min
Star Wars: The Mandalorian S3 Finale w/ Jason Mantzoukas
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight, and Jason Mantzoukas apologize to Axe Woves! In the Airlock (1:45), Jason, Rosie, and Jason dive deep (deeep) into the season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing apologies, the power of puppets, what might come next, and more. Then in the Hive Mind (1:10:42) Jason Mantzoukas sticks around for a classic Comics Corner, including what everyone is reading right now and some favorite Lone Wolf and Cub style comics. Then in Nerd Out (1:26:38) a listener pitches the Star Wars sequels.Note: Imprecise timestamps are a side effect of a new ads system.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & Rosie Recommends NewsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Catwoman: Lonely CityTillie Walden ClementineDeclan Shalvey’s Old Dog, not The Old ManGirl taking OverDoom patrol by rachel pollackConstantine stuff [x]GunhildThe Good AsianLone Wolf and CubWolverine and X-Men [x]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 19min
Succession S4 Ep 4 + Yellowjackets S2 Ep 4
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight wrangle a dead moose! In Market Moves (1:07) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 4. In the Airlock (35:13), they dive deep (deeep) into season 2 episode 4 of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing Shauna and Callie, Walter and Misty, and many theories. Then in Nerd Out (1:13:10) they discuss a listener theory from Yellowjackets on Shauna’s baby.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!From Hell (1989-98) – A graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell.Jacob’s Ladder (1990) – Psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne and written by Bruce Joel Rubin. One of X-Ray’s newest sister podcasts – Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer, dedicated to all things horror – just covered the film. Check that episode out here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 2023 • 1h 39min
Star Wars: The Mandalorian S3 Ep 7 + Renfield w/ Ben Schwartz
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight fly – not walk! In the Previously On (1:15) Jason and Rosie react to the news from Star Wars Celebration plus the new The Marvels trailer. In the Airlock (26:38), they dive deep (deeep) into season 3 episode 7 of The Mandalorian, recapping and discussing flying vs. walking, spies, and more. Then in the Hive Mind (1:06:05) X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome actor and comedian Ben Schwartz for a delightful conversation about his latest movie Renfield, getting fit for a film, his favorite comics, and creating new Dracula canon. Then in Nerd Out (1:30:44) Jason and Rosie discuss a listener theory about Mando chapter 22.Note: Imprecise timestamps are a side effect of a new ads system.Tune in every Wednesday & 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? If you’re sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & Rosie Recommends NewsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener’s Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Dar-Benn – created by Ron Marz and Ron Lim; first appearance in Silver Surfer #53.Avengers #346 – written by Bob Harras, pencils by Steve Epting, inks & colors by Tom Palmer, letters by Bill Oakley, edited by Ralph Macchio.The Lost Commanders - season 2 ep 3 of Star Wars Rebels.Is Spider-Man Jewish? He might be → ScreenRantThe Moth Keeper recommendation from Rosie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


