TWO DIE-HARD X-MEN FANS with over 35 years of fandom! This season on Power of X-Men, Dayspring & Flinkman are tackling one of the most contentious runs in all of X-Men history: Grant Morrison’s New X-Men! Join us as we break down every issue, geek out over iconic moments, and debate things like Cassandra Nova, the Phoenix Force, Scott/Jean/Emma, Wolverine, and Beast! Plus, expect the latest X-Men news, epic interviews, and plenty of mutant mayhem. If you love the X-Men, you won’t want to mis ...
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We look back on X-Men comics, movies, tv shows, characters and more! Every month, we talk about a different topic, alternating between highlights, movies, and TV shows. Highlight: In these episodes, we zoom in on a comic, character, or creator. Previous episodes include character spotlights on Scarlet Witch and Mystique, discussions of Giant Size X-Men and the Gambit solo run, and interviews with comic book artist Alitha Martinez and Eric and Julia Lewald, showrunner and writer for the X-Men ...
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New X-Men #124 THE SH'IAR ATTACK...NAKED?! [Ft. X-Position podcast)
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1:35:34IT'S HAPPENING! THE SH'IAR INVASION HAS BEGUN! We’re joined by Tim from the X-Position Podcast to unpack the Sh'iar attack on the mansion!By Dayspring
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While we wait for new episodes, Hilary and Nic dive into the X-Men '97 prequel comic!By Radio Meanwhile
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The Shi’ar threat draws near! In New X-Men #123, Jean Grey takes center stage, hosting a high-profile media event at the Xavier Institute just as an intergalactic assault looms overhead.By Dayspring
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To celebrate the release of the new Fantastic Four movie we are crossing over with This Endorian Life to cover a forgotten Marvel cartoon.
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REVIEW: Fantastic Four: First Steps SPOILERS!
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1:02:56Is the MCU back on track? Latverian_Lad and Dayspring break down Fantastic Four: First Steps!By Dayspring
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REACTION & BREAKDOWN: SDCC 2025 MARVEL LEGENDS!
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28:23Rachel Summers! Feral! X-Men '97 Emma Frost! We have LOTS to discuss!By Dayspring
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IT’S GOOD! REVIEW: Age of Revelation issue 0 by Jed MacKay and Humberto Ramos!
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19:48Welcome to the Age of Revelation—where mutants rule from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, and a dark future unfolds under the Heir of Apocalypse. In this video, we break down and review Age of Revelation kickoff issue by Jed MacKay and Humberto Ramos that redefines the future of the X-Men.By Dayspring
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X-Men '97: Tolerance is Extinction Parts 2 and 3
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52:31And that's a wrap on an eventful first season of X-Men '97!
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X-Men '97: Tolerance is Extinction Part 1
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39:32Eric and Hilary begin the long discussion on the X-Men '97 season finale.
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Cassandra Nova’s Reign Begins – New X-Men #122 + Giant-Size Jean & Emma Revisited
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1:38:11Cassandra Nova is coming! In this episode, we dive deep into Grant Morrison’s New X-Men #122, where Cassandra, now in Xavier’s body, begins her terrifying conquest of the Shi’ar Empire and sets her gaze back on Earth. What does this mean for the X-Men, and can anyone stop her? We also revisit the Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost issue fro…
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We get to the bottom of the whole Jubilee/Vampire thing in the epic X-Men event, Curse of the Mutants.
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Grant Morrison's New X-Men #121--THE FAMOUS JEAN AND EMMA SILENT ISSUE! Plus Marvel Legends Rants!
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1:08:56This is it, folks! The PSYCHIC RESCUE episode!By Dayspring
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Interview with Buffy/Angel Actress Stephanie Romanov!
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46:56Join us for an unforgettable conversation with actress and model Stephanie Romanov as we explore her dynamic career, from her early days on Models Inc. and Melrose Place to her iconic role as Lilah Morgan on Angel.By Dayspring
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Interview: Alexander Mason Hankin On Emma Frost in Marvel Rivals, X-Fashion, and Emma Roberts in the MCU!
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55:01In this episode, we sit down with Avenue Magazine Editor-at-Large Alexander Mason Hankin to dive deep into all things Emma Frost. We explore her latest role in Marvel Rivals, unpack the evolution of her iconic X-fashion, and share our dream casting for Emma Grace Frost in the MCU—plus why we think Emma Roberts would be the perfect choice.…
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Grant Morrison's New X-Men #120--Plus Neve Campbell Will NOT Be on X-Men '97!
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1:20:41Both Jean and Emma have ICONIC moments in this issue! Plus we got tea on Neve Campbell's involvement on X-Men '97...and it's looking grim.By Dayspring
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LIVE X-MEN '97: Holly Chou (aka Jubilee) and Gui Agustini (aka Sunspot)
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56:49Live from Lady J’s Mutant and Proud Con! We’re here with JUBILEE herself, Holly Chou, and SUNSPOT himself, Gui Agustini!By Dayspring
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Back from our Spring Break and ready to dive into Bright Eyes. Bastion! Cable! Captain America! Previously on X-Men is brought to you by the Radio Meanwhile Network!By Radio Meanwhile
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Grant Morrison's New X-Men #119--Plus THUNDERBOLTS* review!
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1:00:53On today’s Power of X-Men, Dayspring and Flinkman give their feels on Thunderbolts* dive claw-first into New X-Men issue 119, where Grant Morrison and Igor Kordey set up SOMETHING BIG for the next issue. The. Last. Page. is all we'll say.By Dayspring
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Grant Morrison's New X-Men #118--Stepford Cuckoos Debut Plus Marvel Legends!
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1:25:36This issue marks the first appearance of the eerie and brilliant telepathic sisters who would go on to become fan favorites — think “Mean Girls” meets “Cerebro.” Also introduced are the U-Men, and a VERY iconic Emma Frost scene! And YES — we finally discuss the Nemesis wave Marvel Legends!By Dayspring
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Interview: Joe Casey, Uncanny X-Men and WildC.A.T.s Writer!
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1:43:12We sit down with legendary writer Joe Casey to dive into his Uncanny X-Men run during the Grant Morrison era! From the bold introduction of Stacy X to navigating stories alongside New X-Men, Joe opens up about creative risks, fan reactions, and the legacy of that transformative time in X-history. We also chat about his work on WildC.A.T.s, America …
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Episode 100: X-Men '97: Lifedeath Part II
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41:30It's episode 100! Thanks for listening. In which Eric and Hilary learn the conclusion of the Lifedeath saga and check in with Professor X and his aviary.
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Grant Morrison's New X-Men #117--WE LOVE HANK MCCOY!
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1:01:01Words we thought we'd never say: We love Hank McCoy after this heart-breaking issue! This is the BEST Beast-centric issue!By Dayspring
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Grant Morrison's New X-Men Annual (2001)- XORN DEBUTS!
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1:12:41If you want to truly understand Grant Morrison’s New X-Men era, you need to read New X-Men Annual 2001. This issue lays the foundation for everything—mutant culture, corporate threats, and the bold new direction Morrison envisioned for the X-Men. Join us as we break down how this overlooked annual is essential reading for any fan of the era! 🎙️✨ #X…
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ICEMAN HAS A SON? Iceman #1-4 [2001 SERIES]
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1:14:40In this episode, Dayspring, Flinkman, and Hammy delve into Iceman’s 2001 Marvel Icon series, running at same time as Morrison's New X-Men. We got feels on this four-issue arc, written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Karl Kerschl and Skottie Young!By Dayspring
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Hilary and Nic talk a walk through the occasionally vampiric history of Jubilee.
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INTERVIEW: X-Men Artist Ian Churchill on Grant Morrison, Poptopia, Age of Apocalypse, and more!
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1:14:13We sit down with X-Men Artist Ian Churchill to discuss his legendary stint on Poptopia/Uncanny X-Men, what it was like to work at the X-office during the Morrison and his work on Cable #20 which kicks off Age of Apocalypse!By Dayspring
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Joe Casey's POPTOPIA Uncanny X-Men #395 - #398 CHAMBER JUST NEEDS TO PARTY!
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1:20:27Archangel, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Iceman race to London so they can defeat a new villain: Mr. Clean! Meanwhile Chamber is in the tabloids dating pop sensation Sugar Kane, but is all press good press? The Morrison era is in full swing with Joe Casey's infamous POPTOPIA, and Dayspring and Flinkman breakdown and review the first arc in the Morri…
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Grant Morrison's E IS FOR EXTINCTION Pt. 3: New X-Men #116 IS THIS THE GREATEST X-ISSUE OF ALL TIME?
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1:31:51E is for Extinction Pt. 3! We have MASSIVE feels on this issue, plus we discuss some X-Men elements in Captain America: Brave New World!By Dayspring
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Grant Morrison's E IS FOR EXTINCTION Pt. 2: New X-Men #115 GENOSHA IS DESTROYED!
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1:00:26The second issue of Morrison's New X-Men is unlike anything we ever read before! Flinkman and Dayspring dive DEEP into every panel, plus cover news of Chris Claremont.By Dayspring
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Grant Morrison's E IS FOR EXTINCTION Pt. 1: New X-Men #114 IT BEGINS HERE!
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2:00:15Dayspring and Flinkman discuss Grant Morrison's NEW X-MEN! Join us as for our new season as we break down the first arc, discussing the debut of Cassandra Nova, the shocking Genosha massacre, and the philosophical shift that redefined Xavier’s dream. We’ll also unpack the slick, modernized look of the team (goodbye spandex, hello leather!) and how …
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Hilary and Eric dig into this pivotal episode of X-Men '97. Tune in!
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PHOENIX SERIES REVIEW (Issues 1 - 5) Ft. FromTheAshes
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1:07:25Calvin from FromTheAshes joins us as we discuss all things PHOENIX by Stephanie Phillips!By Dayspring
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Comic Book Coffee Break: Giant-Sized Annual #4.2
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58:38Eric and Nic return with their favorite Marvel picks from 2024.
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REACTION: Marvel Legends Reveals! X-Factor Jean, Daken, and Banshee!
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32:582025 is off to an EPIC start with Marvel Legends!!!By Dayspring
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Comic Book Coffee Break: Giant-Sized Annual #4.1
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47:51Retired Radio Meanwhile show Comic Book Coffee Break makes it's annual return. Tune in to hear Eric and Nic's favorite comics read in 2024. And stay tuned for part 2!
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SPECULATION: Marvel Legends for 2025 & 2026
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49:50Let's speculate, which Marvel Legends could we be seeing in 2025 and 2026?By Dayspring
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Interview: J. Kosmic on Most Anticipated X-Men Figures for 2025 !
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1:31:35We have J. Kosmic for the first time on Power of X-Men, and we discuss our most anticipated X-figures for 2025!By Dayspring
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Answering Questions...DRUNK! [NYE Celebration]
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1:59:53Familia, Flink, Latverian Lad, Hammy, and Dayspring get drunk AF and rant for two hours straight!By Dayspring
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Jubilee and Roberto get sucked into a Motendo, while Storm and Forge vibe in the desert.
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