

X-Ray Vision
iHeartPodcasts
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!
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 31, 2026 • 16min
NEWS: Daredevil: Born Again S2 Trailer, Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere Picked Up by Apple TV & Odessa A'zion Pulls out of Deep Cuts
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down the teaser trailer for season two of Daredevil: Born Again, which premieres on Disney+ on March 24. They also react to the news that Odessa A’zion has exited A24’s adaptation of Deep Cuts following fan concerns about the casting of A'zion as Zoe Gutierrez, a character who is half Mexican and half Jewish. The conversation continues with a look at the latest films added to the National Film Registry, including Clueless, The Karate Kid, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and more, before diving into the major news that Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere fantasy universe is coming to Apple TV, with Mistborn set for a film adaptation and The Stormlight Archive headed to television. Finally, they discuss Netflix’s Skyscraper Live event, which featured legendary free solo climber Alex Honnold scaling Taipei 101 in Taiwan. 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.

Jan 29, 2026 • 47min
Raven’s Report: Is Everything We Know About Ser Arlan of Pennytree a Lie?
Jason and Rosie dive deeper into the second episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and explore the central themes of doubt and exaggeration. Everyone from Ser Arlan to the Targaryens and Kingsguard cast doubt on the truth by telling tall tales about themselves, so what does that say about the honest and honorable Dunk? 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.

Jan 26, 2026 • 40min
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 2 Recap and Reaction
Jason and Rosie play tug of war and recap the second episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Plus, the raise some huge concerns about security around the royal Targaryen family members at this tourney. 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.

Jan 24, 2026 • 34min
NEWS: DCU Batman Lands a Writer, Oscar Noms, and an Interview with Fallout’s Frances Turner
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down the latest trailers, including the upcoming Masters of the Universe film, Disney+’s Maul: Shadow Lord, and season four of Invincible. They then dive into the 2026 Oscar nominations and snubs, along with the news that DC has tapped Christina Hodson to write the highly anticipated DCU Batman film, The Brave and the Bold. The conversation shifts to media power plays, highlighting a recent Vulture spotlight on David Ellison, son of billionaire Larry Ellison and head of Paramount Skydance, and his efforts to acquire Warner Bros., potentially beating out Netflix. From there, Jason and Rosie cover the shake-up at The Great British Bake Off, as Prue Leith announces her departure and the swirling rumors that Nigella Lawson could be her replacement. Finally, the episode wraps with a special interview with actor Frances Turner, who plays Barb Howard on Amazon’s Fallout. Frances joins the show to talk about working on season two and how the character evolves as the series digs deeper into Barb’s story. 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.

Jan 22, 2026 • 1h
Raven’s Report: Our Takeaways From That Massive GRRM Interview
Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to discuss all the juicy details from The Hollywood Reporter’s big interview with George R.R. Martin. Plus, they break down how the first episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is landing with fans and critics, before diving into some of the big themes in the show. 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.

Jan 21, 2026 • 44min
Fallout | Season 2 Episode 6
Secrets were revealed, and they were pretty confusing. Has the syndicate been here the entire time? Isn't Bob the bad guy...or no? What's Barb really up to? Rosie and Jason go inside a flashback in a dream down into a recollection to investigate these mind boggling mid-season twists. Join them to try to make sense of where this story is going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 2026 • 38min
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 1 Recap and Reaction
Jason and Rosie travel to the tourney to recap the first episode of the new Game of Thrones spin-off series starring Ser Dunk. Then in the Omnibus, Jason dives into the history of the First Blackfyre Rebellion. 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.

Jan 17, 2026 • 18min
NEWS: Dave Filoni to Replace Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm, First Look at Sophie Tuner as Lara Croft
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down several major entertainment headlines, including the announcement that Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead star Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in Amazon’s upcoming God of War series. They also discuss Amazon’s greenlight of Fallout Shelter, a competition reality show based on the Fallout franchise, and The Pitt season 2 premiere pulling in 5.4 million viewers in just three days. Next, they dive into some huge Star Wars news: Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan are set to replace Kathleen Kennedy as the heads of Lucasfilm, with Filoni taking on the creative leadership role and Brennan overseeing business operations. Finally, they unpack Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ comments about committing to 45-day theatrical windows for Warner Bros. films, and react to the first official photos of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft from costume tests for Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider series. 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.

Jan 16, 2026 • 52min
STOCK WATCH: Our Pop Culture Predictions for 2026
Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to build their pop culture investment portfolios for 2026. They dig into the big trends and predictions for the year, like is now the time to invest in Pedro Pascal or is it too late? Should we sell our James Gunn DCU stock because of uncertain corporate futures? Will Netflix go boom or bust? 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.

Jan 14, 2026 • 41min
Fallout Season 2 Episode 5
The stock prices on Addictol are way up, and the stakes are high in the wasteland! Jason and Rosie are recapping and discussing the latest episode of Fallout, "The Wranlger". 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.


