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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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This week in PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie break down the latest trailer for Marvel’s Wonder Man, arriving January 27th. They also discuss filmmakers Chloé Zhao and Nicolas Gonda launching Kodansha Studios, which will bring some of Kodansha’s biggest manga titles to life in live-action. Then, they share their box office predictions for Dan Trachtenberg’s new Predator film, Predator: Badlands, before reacting to the news that Gremlins 3 is officially a go - with Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus returning! Finally, they wrap up with news that Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are teaming up to produce a new Miss Piggy film, written by Tony Award winner Cole Escola.
 
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NEWS: Wonder Man Trailer, Predator: Badlands $4.8 in Previews, Chloé Zhao Launches Kodansha Studios & Jennifer Lawrence's Miss Piggy Movie

In this week’s episode of group chat, hot aliens are BACK! Jason and Rosie are joined by the Scream Queens Carmen and Joelle to gush about Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein and debate whether Jacob Elordi is too hot to play the monster. Then Rosie chats with Ian and Aaron about the latest entry in the Predator franchise and why not every bit of worldbuilding needs a backstory. Finally, Rosie interviews Dimitrius Koloamatangi, the actor who portrayed the Predator in the new film.
 
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XRGC: Frankenstein, Predator Badlands, and Interview with Predator Actor Dimitrius Koloamatangi

Today, we go way back to the 1960s. Women are entering the workforce, the civil rights movement is going strong, and America is ramping up for the famous “Space Race”. First, Jason and Rosie are recapping the very first episode of Star Trek “The Cage,” then they discuss the themes of this episode, and finally, they discuss the unaired pilot episode shot in 1964. 
 
 
 
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Trek Through Trek: Star Trek “The Cage”

Jason and Rosie face their deepest fears to recap the second episode of IT: Welcome to Derry. Then they’re joined by the Scream Queens Carmen and Joelle and break down the poor critical reception of the show, what it means to be afraid, and who will make it to the end of the season.
 
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IT: Welcome To Derry, Episode 2 “The Thing in the Dark”

This week in PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie discuss the brand-new trailer for Stranger Things’ upcoming final season and the update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons headed to the Switch 2. They also dive into the announcement of Marvel’s new game, Cosmic Invasion, and the surprising news that Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is leaving Paramount for NBCUniversal, where he’ll begin producing new film and TV projects in 2029. Plus, horror legend John Carpenter makes headlines after admitting he hated 2024’s body-horror hit The Substance.
 
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NEWS: Stranger Things Season 5, Animal Crossing Update, Taylor Sheridan Ditching Paramount & John Carpenter Horror Hot Takes

In this weeks episode of GROUP CHAT! Jason and Rosie are talking season 3 of Star Wars Visions on Disney+, then they are joined by Alan Sepinwall to talk The Chair Company and the upcoming series from Vince Gilligan “Pluribus”. Finally, producer Ian joins at the end to talk weekend plans in the TGIF segment. See you tomorrow for news!
 
 
 
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XRGC: Star Wars Visions season 3, and Alan Sepinwall on The Chair Company and Pluribus

It’s time to return to the X-Ray Vision courtroom to hold another passionate nerdy debate. This time, Rosie and Carmen will bring out the cauldrons and the brooms to fight for Scarlett Witch and Bayonetta. Which Witch is the best Witch?
 
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You’re Wrong Friend: Scarlet Witch Is the Best Witch

Haven’t had enough of kids in horror this year? There’s more! The new series on HBO,”IT: Welcome To Derry,” is putting the kids of Derry through the IT (so to speak). Jason and Rosie are recapping the terrifying first episode and bringing in the XRV Scream Queens, Carmen, and Joelle (NOW with their own sound effect!) to discuss. We all float down here!
 
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IT: Welcome To Derry, Episode 1 “Pilot”

It’s Saturday and that means PREVIOUSLY ON… If you thought the last Predator: Badlands trailer was it, we got another one after it received a PG-13 rating this week. Warner Bros Discovery is officially for sale, as long as its purchased by the Trump approved company Skydance. Counter Strike 2 collapses the skins market by offering a trade in for rare skins AND we finally talk about THAT Ben Solo movie that didnt get made! We need it!
 
 
 
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NEWS: Predator: Badlands rated PG-13, WBD officially for sale, Counter Strike 2 skins market collapse, and the dead Ben Solo movie

On this week's episode of GROUP CHAT, Jason and Rosie are bringing in producer Ian to discuss the finale episodes of HBO’s “Task”, then we go to the XRV Scream Queens Joelle and Carmen for a discussion on queer horror, exploring why the genre is so intertwined with queer identity? Then Rosie and Carmen invite director Tina Romero on for a discussion on queer horror and her new movie “Queens Of The Dead”.
 
Queer horror mentions:
 
Carmen: “Silence of The Lambs” and “The Hunger”
 
Joelle: “Jennifer’s Body”, “Candyman (2021)” and “Interview With The Vampire”
 
Rosie: “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2” and “Bride of Frankenstein”
 
Jason: “Gingersnaps” and “Shiver”
 
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XRGC: Task Season Finale, History of Queer Horror, and Interview With Director Tina Romero

Look up! It’s Jason and Rosie’s reaction pod to James Gunn’s Superman (2025) where they gush about the film, from the terrific Mr. Terrific to the excellent casting of Superman. And speaking of Superman’s casting, Joelle interviewed David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan!
 
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Superman Reactions and Interview with David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan

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