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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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Nov 17, 2025 • 56min
IT: Welcome To Derry, Episode 4 “The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function”
What in the Derry dementia is going on in Derry? Rosie and Jason recap the fourth episode of IT: Welcome To Derry, then invite in the Scream Queens Carmen and Joelle to discuss. 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.

Nov 16, 2025 • 36min
Pluribus | Episode 3: "The Grenade"
Jason and Rosie recap the explosive third episode of Pluribus and are then joined by producer Ian then to discuss how far the show can push Carol's unlike-ability, grocery store ethics, what the end goal of the assimilation process could be and what's going on with that guy in Paraguay. 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.

Nov 15, 2025 • 17min
NEWS: Disney+ User Generated AI Content, Trailers, Jimmy Olsen DC Crime Series & Other Industry Headlines
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down the newest trailers for Wicked: For Good, Fallout season 2, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. They also discuss the announcement of an in-universe Jimmy Olsen DC crime series in development for HBO Max, as well as Bob Iger’s reveal that Disney+ is exploring features that would let users generate their own AI-powered content, including material based on major IP like Frozen. Finally, they tackle several other big industry headlines from the week. 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.

Nov 14, 2025 • 54min
XRGC: Does Glen Powell Have the Juice? Plus Kim Kardashian’s Lawyer Show Bombs and Chair Company Gets Even Weirder
In this week’s episode of group chat, Jason and Rosie unpack the hottest discourse in the entertainment industry. They discuss the mixed reception of Running Man with Aaron and Joelle and ask the all-important question: does Glen Powell have the juice? Then they’re joined by Ian to talk about the weirdest show on TV right now, The Chair Company. Finally, Carmen joins to discuss whether Ryan Murphy’s new show with Kim Kardashian is bombing on purpose. 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.

Nov 13, 2025 • 40min
Stranger Things Cultural Impact
Rosie is joined by super producer Joelle Monique to discuss the lasting cultural impact of Netflix's Stranger Things. D&D and Eggos weren't the only things that saw a boost after the 2016 debut of the 80s nostalgia-fueled series. It also gave birth to new stars like Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, and Maya Hawke. Rosie and Joelle predict the future of these stars and list out the five most impactful moments from the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2025 • 36min
Pluribus | Episodes 1 & 2
Jason and Rosie come together to discuss Apple TV's new sci-fi series Pluribus, from prolific creator Vince Gilligan. They recap the fascinating two-episode premiere and then discuss the themes and big questions the show poses, as well as some predictions for where this unexpected show might lead as the season continues. Won't you join us? 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.

Nov 10, 2025 • 57min
IT: Welcome To Derry, Episode 3 “Now You See It”
Strange things have been happening in Derry, for a long time it seems! And has all that garbage in the sewers never caused a problem before? Jason and Rosie are recapping IT: Welcome To Derry “Now You See It”, then they bring in the Scream Queens, Carmen and Joelle for a discussion and analysis. 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.

Nov 8, 2025 • 11min
NEWS: Wonder Man Trailer, Predator: Badlands $4.8 in Previews, Chloé Zhao Launches Kodansha Studios & Jennifer Lawrence's Miss Piggy Movie
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. 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.

Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 10min
XRGC: Frankenstein, Predator Badlands, and Interview with Predator Actor Dimitrius Koloamatangi
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. 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.

Nov 6, 2025 • 52min
Trek Through Trek: Star Trek “The Cage”
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. 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.


