Best Ben Raab Podcasts (2025)

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Colossus Bloodline 1-5! Featuring Jorge Gonzalez and Ben Raab! 1:17:23

1M ago1:17:23

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X-Men writers Jorge Gonzalez and Ben Raab joined Chad for a discussion about the 90s series Colossus: Bloodline! His last name is Rasputin, and there is a certain famous historical figure who shares that last name, and this David Hine series redefines everything we know about Colossus. And Mikhail is here, too! Plus, a Red Skull conversation with A…

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What If Wolverine Led Alpha Flight? Featuring Simon Furman and Daryl Lawrence! 1:16:40

2d ago1:16:40

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Jump into the world of What If 59, by Simon Furman and Bryan Hitch! And Simon is here, with Daryl Lawrence (of True North) to talk all about a world where the X-Men died and Wolverine stayed with Alpha Flight! Including a Red Skull conversation with Erica Schultz! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcir…

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Ben Shahn 52:58

6d ago52:58

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Episode No. 719 features curator Laura Katzman. Katzman is the curator of "Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity" at the Jewish Museum, New York. Shahn's first US retrospective in nearly 50 years. The exhibition examines Shahn's progressive commitment to the major issues between the Great Depression and the Vietnam War, as well as his exploration of spiritua…

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Gibbon! With Theodate! 1:25:01

6d ago1:25:01

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Chad is joined by guest Theodate to discuss one of Marvel's earliest mutants, Martin Blank: the Gibbon! An ally/enemy of Spider-Man, the Gibbon has a series of sadsack adventures before becoming the featured star in the Marvel Apes universe! Then it's a conversation on the Red Skull with Matt Parent! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…

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Captain Britain 1 and 2! And an interview with Kieron Gillen! 1:58:00

9d ago1:58:00

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Brian Braddock: Captain Britain arrives on Graymalkin Lane, with a hilarious and campy script reading by an entire cast of queer British and Scottish X-Men nerd friends! But first, an interview with Kieron Gillen about his epic work across decades at Marvel! And stay tuned after for a Red Skull conversation with Scott Free! Advertising Inquiries: h…

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Masako Miki, Katherine Simóne Reynolds 1:25:15

13d ago1:25:15

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Episode No. 718 features artist Masako Miki and artist/curator Katherine Simóne Reynolds. The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is presenting "Midnight March," a far-ranging presentation of Miki's two-dimensional and three-dimensional practice. The Japanese-born Miki's paintings, sculptures, and installations live between the sacred and t…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Abraham Cornelius! With Escape the Mojoverse! 1:27:03

14d ago1:27:03

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Matt and Allison Parent, of Escape the Mojoverse, join Chad to delve deep into the world of Weapon X, focusing on the infamous Dr. Abraham Cornelius! Be ready for body horror and so much Adamantium. And including a Red Skull conversation with Robyn Moffat! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/…

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Avengers 139: Prescription Violence! And Champions 3: Assault on Olympus! 1:37:13

17d ago1:37:13

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Our script readings of the mid-70s adventures continue! In Avengers 139, Wasp is in a coma, and the mutant Whirlwind attacks! And Beast sees Hank Pym not handle it well at all. And then in Champions 3, Iceman and Angel join the Champions in finishing up their heterosexual adventures in Olympus! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr…

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Erin Shirreff, Artemisia Gentileschi 1:26:30

20d ago1:26:30

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Episode No. 717 features artist Erin Shirreff, curator Davide Gasparotto, and conservator Ulrich Birkmaier. The Milwaukee Art Museum is presenting "Erin Shirreff: Permanent Drafts" through September 1. Across 40 recent collages, photographs, sculptures, and videos, the exhibition reveals Shirreff's interest in the space between images and the objec…

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Bonus Patreon Release: GW Bridge! With Andre Mason! 1:22:30

21d ago1:22:30

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Andre Mason joins Chad to talk about George Washington Bridge, the muscly career mercenary who is sometimes the government-foil of Cable, sometimes the commander of S.H.I.E.L.D., and sometimes the exhausted old soldier. Get a whole education on a character with a lot of potential! And then, a Red Skull conversation with Emmett Yonemura! Advertising…

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The Trial of Piotr Rasputin! Featuring Derek Kunsken, Tristan Palmgren, Harum Scarum, Justin Wilder, and Rob Salerno! 2:10:57

24d ago2:10:57

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Piotr Rasputin is many things--a hero, a defector, a metal powerhouse, an artist, a lover, a brother--and we are here to celebrate all of this amazing character as we put him on trial for his crimes! Come and discover what you've loved about Colossus all along--with Derek Kunsken, Tristan Palmgren, Harum Scarum, Justin Wilder, and Rob Salerno! And …

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Noah Davis, Francesca Fuchs 1:09:42

27d ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Episode No. 716 features curator Eleanor Nairne and artist Francesca Fuchs. With Wells Fray-Smith, Nairne is the co-curator of "Noah Davis," an eponymous retrospective at the Hammer Museum, University of California, Los Angeles. Davis, who passed away from a rare cancer in 2015 at age 32, was a painter whose work addressed current affairs, every da…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Tusk! With Lodro Rinzler! 1:14:16

27d ago1:14:16

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It's Tusk time! This character, the big strong guy who fights with the Dark Riders, has an unforgettable visual, and he's probably someone burned into your memory--but someone you also never think about! Chad and guest Lodro Rinzler (from X-Men Horoscopes) join to delve deep into the world of the Dark Riders! Plus, a a Red Skull conversation with N…

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Kandis Williams 53:42

1M ago53:42

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Episode No. 715 features artist Kandis Williams. The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis is presenting "Kandis Williams: A Surface," the first survey of Williams' career. The exhibition spotlights how Williams has used collage as a tool of Black feminist resistance, to dismantle entrenched histories and power structures, and to rebuild dominant narrativ…

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Bonus Patreon Episode: Peter Corbeau! With Derek Nichols and Daniel Gilford! 1:15:54

1M ago1:15:54

1:15:54

It's a climate science episode with Daniel Gilford and Derek Nichols, focusing on X-Men ally, super-genius Peter Corbeau! He launched Starcore, he has a fishing boat named after a fictional alien princess, and he has two Pulitzer prizes, though we don't know what for... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://…

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X-Men Liberators! With Joe Harris and Jason Liebig! 1:10:53

1M ago1:10:53

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Colossus month continues with a review of the series X-Men Liberators, with series writer Joe Harris, and Jason Liebig! Taking a rare journey out of continuity to a trip that Piotr had back to Russia where he discovers some dark secrets about his homeland. Plus, a Red Skull conversation with Trung-le Nguyen! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…

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"The First Homosexuals," June Leaf 1:14:20

1M ago1:14:20

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Episode No. 714 features curator and art historian Jonathan D. Katz and curators Allison Kemmerer and Gordon Wilkins. With Johnny Willis, Katz is the co-curator of "The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869-1939" at Wrightwood 659, Chicago. The exhibition details the emergence of a significant change in how societies around the world…

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Blackheart! With Annie Nocenti and Anthony Oliveira! 1:29:24

1M ago1:29:24

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Blackheart smells of blood and roses... Annie Nocent joins Chad to talk about her creation, with John Romita Jr, of the son of Mephisto, Blackheart! And Anthony Oliveira is here, too, as Blackheart is a member of his amazing work on Avengers Academy! Then stay tuned for a brief conversation about the Red Skull with Ben Raab! Advertising Inquiries: …

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X-Men 97/Classic X-Men 4 Script Reading! My Brother, My Enemy! Plus an interview with Paty Cockrum! 2:03:46

1M ago2:03:46

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Chad is joined by show favorites to read through a script of Uncanny X-Men 97, and Classic X-Men 4! Havok and Lorna, who takes the name Polaris, are turned by Eric the Red against their teammates! And Nightcrawler gets an image inducer! Then an interview with Paty Cockrum! And a brief Red Skull conversation with Sarah Gailey! Advertising Inquiries:…

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Holiday clips: Carmen Winant 32:43

2M ago32:43

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Episode No. 713 is a Fourth of July weekend clips episode featuring artist Carmen Winant. This episode was taped in 2023 on the occasion of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's presentation of Winant’s “The last safe abortion” through December 31. It features Winant’s assemblages of historical photographs gathered from across the Midwest that detail …

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Bonus Patreon Release: Lorna the Jungle Girl! With Harum Scarum and Robyn Moffat! 1:22:21

2M ago1:22:21

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Chad is joined by Harum Scarum and Robyn Moffat to talk about a 1950s Marvel title: Lorna the Jungle Girl! We discuss hilarious (and oft-problematic stories) in pre-Marvel history that set up trends we are still seeing in comics today! Then, Sara Century joins Chad for a conversation about the Red Skull! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com…

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Origin II with Patrick Derby and Lodro Rinzler! 1:40:54

2M ago1:40:54

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Pride Month concludes with a review of Kieron Gillen's Origin II, as we tell an early substantial chapter in the lives of Wolverine, Sabretooth, and Mr. Sinister! Chad is joined by Patrick Derby and Lodro Rinzler for this deep dive! Then it's the first installment of our Red Skull minis, with Austin Gorton! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.…

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Julian Hoeber, Aubrey Williams & Frank Bowling 1:32:15

2M ago1:32:15

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Episode No. 712 features artist Julian Hoeber and curator María Elena Ortiz. Hoeber is included in "Generations: 150 Years of Sculpture" at the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas. The exhibition offers a new selection of works from the Nasher collection that offers conversations between works from the past and present. Hoeber's practice centers percep…

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Bonus Patreon Release: the H'ylthri! With Patrick Lugo! 51:04

2M ago51:04

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The who? The H'ylthri! These weird plant dudes are scary! A race of tree men from K'un-Lun, the H'ylthri feed on people in stasis pods, and they once completely controlled Wolverine! Ready for some Claremont and Byrne stories you probably haven't read? Chad is joined by Patrick Lugo for this crazy ride. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/…

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the Trial of Heather Douglas! Featuring Alicia Wilder, Susan Kirtley, Sara Century, Robyn Moffat, and Steve Duda! 1:55:54

2M ago1:55:54

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Whether you know her as Madame MacEvil, Heather Douglas, or the Dragon of the Moon, Moondragon is unforgettable! A bald, bikini-clad moon priestess with a haughty arrogance and telepathy to boot, Moondragon is also queer, so happy Pride month! Chad is joined by Steve Duda, Sara Century, Alicia Wilder, Susan Kirtley, and Robyn Moffat for this insigh…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Plant-Man! With Markisan Naso and Phillip Lundquist! 1:14:15

2M ago1:14:15

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Samuel Smithers! A gardener changed into a plant-powered camp fashion icon, Plant-Man is a classic Marvel villain with some of the most ridiculous stories ever, and he even joined the Thunderbolts once! Chad is joined by friends Phillip Lundquist and Markisan Naso for this one! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: …

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What If 2! Featuring Christie Porter, Harum Scarum, and Phillip Sevy! And Rampaging Hulk 2: And Then: the X-Men! Featuring Matt and Allison Parent! 1:43:15

2M ago1:43:15

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Special Pride Episode! First, Chad is joined by Harum, Phillip, and Christie, talking all about being Non-Binary before we hit a shocking X-Men story in What if 2: What If the Hulk Had the Brain of Bruce Banner? Then the hosts of Escape the Mojoverse keep the fun going with another weird X-Men story from Rampaging Hulk 2! Advertising Inquiries: htt…

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Thiebaud's art from art, Tony Lewis 1:23:51

2M ago1:23:51

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Episode No. 710 features curator Timothy Anglin Burgard and artist Tony Lewis. Burgard is the curator of "Wayne Thiebaud: Art Comes from Art" at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. The exhibition details how Thiebaud drew ideas from and reimagined European and US artworks both old and new. It is on view through August 17. A superb catalogue was p…

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Bonus Patreon Release: X-Cutioner! With Shawn Porrett and Num1cosplay! 58:59

2M ago58:59

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THIS ####ing guy. Carl Denti is a mutant-killing assassin with a very weird ethical code, and an even weirder suit of alien armor, with some even weirder ties to X-Men history. Plus there is a second guy who is somehow worse, what with all the hate crimes. Chad is joined by Shawn Porrett and Num1cosplay to discuss this intense X-Men villain! Advert…

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Marvel Team-Up 38: Night of the Griffin! Featuring Tom Brevoort and Mark Russell! 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

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Remember Johnny Horton: the Griffin? Well, he's back for revenge on the Beast for an aerial battle in the rain! But Spider is here too! But first an interview with conductor of X, Tom Brevoort, and X-Factor writer, Mark Russell! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Ornamental Blackness, Monstrous Beauty 1:28:01

3M ago1:28:01

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Episode No. 709 features author Adrienne L. Childs and curator Iris Moon. Childs is the author of "Ornamental Blackness: The Black Figure in European Decorative Arts." The book, which was published by Yale University Press, examines the role decorative arts played in the representation of Black people within European visual and material culture. Am…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Kraven the Hunter Jr! Featuring D'Manda Martini and Scott Free! 1:08:55

3M ago1:08:55

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Remember Sergei Kravinoff? Maybe you saw his recent movie. Well, Kraven has a bisexual kid named Al. And he's a mutant who talks to animals! Chad, D'Manda, and Scott review the history of this insane character and review the recent Kraven movie! Be ready for some truly wild story reviews. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy …

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Champions 2: Whom the Gods Would Join! And Avengers 138: Stranger in a Strange Man! Double Script Reading! 1:17:19

3M ago1:17:19

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It's a double script reading! First, we return to the world of the Champions--Iceman and Angel are caught up in the madness of the Olympian gods on UCLA campus! Then it's back over to the Avengers, where Beast and Moondragon are new members, just in time to handle the threat of the Stranger (Shh, it's the Toad)! Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…

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Episode 302 - Matcha 40:33

3M ago40:33

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Mitch isn't responding to texts fast enough. Or e-mails. Paul discusses the Matcha Incident of 2025. Very few solutions are discussed.

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Paul Pfeiffer 58:11

3M ago58:11

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Episode No. 708 features artist Paul Pfeiffer. The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is showing the retrospective "Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom." For over 25 years, Pfeiffer has investigated spectacle and mass culture, especially sport, and has found within it the power to create and extend political narratives. Inc…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Gideon! With Alan White and Darrell Taylor! 1:30:19

3M ago1:30:19

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It's your favorite green-ponied immortal capitalist profiteer--he can copy your powers AND he has a robotic manservant who scrubs his buttocks! It's Gideon! Chad is joined by Alan White and Darrell Taylor for this informative and hilarious episode. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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the Trial of Jamie Madrox: the Multiple Man: Featuring DManda Martini, Phillip Lundquist, Scott Free, Matt Parent, and Daryl Lawrence! 1:39:22

3M ago1:39:22

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Rest in Peace, Peter David! Graymalkin Lane is pleased to celebrate his immense talent with the Trial of Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man, a character that Peter made beloved! Come and celebrate this hilarious character, who has one of the most complicated mutant powers of all time! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou…

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Episode 301 - Back in the Saddle 37:37

3M ago37:37

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After a two month hiatus, the boys are back with the premiere of their exciting, brand-new Season 3. There is reminiscing, bilingual banter and a discussion of a topic that will share everyone to their core. Check out Ben & Paul's new game Best Concert Ever at https://www.bestconcertevergame.com.

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Holiday clips: Lorna Simpson 51:20

3M ago51:20

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Episode No. 707 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast is a holiday weekend clips episode featuring artist Lorna Simpson. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York is presenting "Lorna Simpson: Source Notes," a survey that focuses on paintings that Simpson has made over the last decade. Across more than 30 works, "Simpson" spotlights the artist's explorati…

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Bonus Patreon Release: the Red Queen! With Manolis Vamvounis and Arturo Rojas! 1:12:30

3M ago1:12:30

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You know how sci-fi gets wonky and makes your head hurt sometimes? This is gonna be one of those. Cause there is the evil twin... but then there is the alternate counterpart of the evil twin posing as the good twin by recruiting an alternate counterpart of the good twin's kind of son to eat the good twins in every universe... See what I mean? Prepa…

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What If 16: Wolverine Meets Conan! With Janice Chiang and Glenn Herdling! 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

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Take a random ride into the world of What If... at a key moment in X-Men history, Wolverine ends up in the Hyborian Age, meeting Conan the Barbarian! And hilarity ensues! But first an interview with infamous letterer Janice Chiang, and the issue's writer, Glenn Herdling! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/…

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John Wilson, Grace Hartigan 1:33:35

3M ago1:33:35

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Episode No. 706 features curators Leslie King-Hammond and Edward Saywell, and curator Jared Ledesma. Along with Patrick Murphy and Jennifer Farrell, Hammond and Saywell are the co-curators of "Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The exhibition surveys Wilson's 60-year career, spotlighting the ways in whi…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Blind Faith! With Ruthanne Price and Charles Bush! 59:04

3M ago59:04

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The oft-overlooked Blind Faith is a powerful telepath based in Russia, guiding a generation of mutants through difficult times. He's like Professor X, but also... a priest? Featuring Ruthanne Price and Charles Bush! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Ororo: Before the Storm 1-4! Featuring Murewa Ayodele, Jed MacKay, Andre Mason, Harum Scarum, and Num1cosplay! 1:35:20

3M ago1:35:20

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It's a Storm episode! First, an interview with Storm's current writers: Murewa Ayodele (Storm series) and Jed MacKay (Avengers)! Then it's a visit to Storm's childhood in the series Ororo: Before the Storm, with Andre Mason, Num1cosplay, and Harum Scarum! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p…

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Elizabeth Catlett, Beatriz Cortez 1:16:30

3M ago1:16:30

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Episode No. 705 features curators Dalila Scruggs and Catherine Morris, and artist Beatriz Cortez. With Mary Lee Corlett, Scruggs and Morris are the co-curators of "Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist" at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition surveys Catlett's career across over 150 sculptures, prints, paintings, and dr…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Senyaka! Featuring Mike Rossi and Derek Nichols! 1:13:13

3M ago1:13:13

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A member of the Acolytes, Suvik Senyaka is a mutant with electric death tentacles who occupies an odd place in the pantheon of mutant villains. Chad is joined by Mike Rossi and Derek Nichols to dive deep into the history of a very 90s villain, whose connections range from Magneto to Selene! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privac…

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X-Men 96: Night of the Demon! And Classic X-Men 3: Mourning! Plus a Tribute to Mark Gruenwald with Cat Schuller-Gruenwald! 2:03:49

4M ago2:03:49

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The month opens with a script reading of X-Men 96 and Classic X-Men 3! Thunderbird is laid to rest as the X-Men face the threat of Kierrok the Damned, leader of the N'Garai! Then Steve Duda and Chad interview the delightful Cat Schuller-Gruenwald in a tribute to her late husband, Mark Gruenwald! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P…

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Wafaa Bilal 55:01

4M ago55:01

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Episode No. 704 features artist Wafaa Bilal. The MCA Chicago is presenting "Wafaa Bilal: Indulge Me," the first major survey of Bilal's work. Across his genres-busting career, the Iraqi-American Bilal has made performances, sculptures and related digital presentations that have interrogated the United States' relationship with and conduct within Ir…

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Bonus Patreon Release: Bolt! With Justin Wilder and Justin Kosmic! 1:06:50

4M ago1:06:50

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Chris Bradley was just a regular kid from a regular family until his mutant powers activated... and the Legacy Virus with it. On the run with the Friends of Humanity after him, Bolt joined the New Warriors and allied with the X-Men and Maverick to help him survive! Get the whole history on this oft-overlooked mutant character, with Chad, Justin Kos…

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the Trial of Patsy Walker: Hellcat! 1:55:03

4M ago1:55:03

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Patsy Walker was a child star back in the 1940s before joining the Avengers, and later the Defenders, as the happy-go-lucky Hellcat! But Patsy has a dark side, and the worst taste in men... Chad and a panel of wonderful jurors make it all about Hellcat today! Featuring Sara Century, Kevin Kiniry, Ruthanne Price, Christian Smith, and Noelle Reed! Ad…

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