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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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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 1min
XRGC: Gen V Mid-Season Check In, Hades 2, and Interview With Leonardo DiCaprio
In this week’s group chat, Jason and Rosie check-in on the first half of Gen V season two and consider if the show has crossed the “too many butts” threshold. Then Aaron and Carmen chat about their experiences with Hades 2, one of the best games of the year. Finally, Rosie chats with Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro at a press junket for One Battle After Another. Then the entire group battles it out over whether British biscuits or American cookies are better. 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.

Oct 1, 2025 • 47min
K-Pop Demon Hunters with Songwriters Jenna Andrews and Stephen Kirk
This is what it sounds like! We’re back with another deep dive into the smash hit, KPop Demon Hunters! First, we have an interview with songwriting duo Jenna Andrews and Stephen Kirk, the writers behind “Free” and “What It Sounds Like.” Jenna and Stephen share their inspiration and process behind the songs and how many different iterations they went through for the film’s climax. Then, stick around for a discussion about the staying power of KPDH, is it a sensation or an instant classic? Plus, what does this mean for the other big musical on our horizons, Wicked: For Good? 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.

Sep 30, 2025 • 44min
Winter TV Roundup
Summer is over, the crisp, cool breeze of fall is in the air, you know what that means! Winter TV is upon us. Jason and Rosie are discussing their most anticipated winter TV releases that they are looking forward to. Shows discussed: IT: Welcome to Derry Talamasca: The Secret Order The Mighty Nein Pluribus Stranger Things season 5 Percy Jackson season 2 Fallout season 2 Lanterns Star Trek: Starfleet Academy 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.

Sep 29, 2025 • 37min
Peacemaker 206: Ignorance Is Chris
This episode had Beanie Babies, the Spider-Man meme, and Vigilante's mom, and those don't even come close to the exciting cameo in this episode! But most of all, we were right (Ian in particular)! The 11th Street Kids follow Peacemaker into the alternate universe, and Harcourt immediately clocks that SOMETHING is off, and it's not just that Mick Jagger is the lead singer of the Beatles. Also we are officially on Judomaster Watch! 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.

Sep 27, 2025 • 42min
NEWS: Mandalorian & Grogu, Wolverine, and More Trailer Reactions! Plus Interview w/ Writer Dave Schilling)
Today on PREVIOUSLY ON, Jason and Rosie are rounding up the HOT new trailers of the week, including: Mandalorian & Grogu, Avatar: Fire & Ash, Wicked: For Good, OD Knock, and Wolverine. PLUS, we have an interview with guest Dave Schilling about his new Blumhouse book “Horror’s New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse” Follow Dave: IG & Book 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.

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 6min
XRGC: Did Canceling Disney+ Work? Plus One Battle After Another and Task on HBO
Jason and Rosie are joined by Joelle in today’s group chat episode to break down the latest Paul Thomas Anderson film, theorize about a new crime thriller on HBO starring Mark Ruffalo, and discuss the return of Jimmy Kimmel. Plus Abu updates everyone on his trip to Paris. 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.

Sep 25, 2025 • 37min
Marvel Zombies
Cancelled your Disney+ subscription? Jason and Rosie got your back! They are recapping and discussing all four of the new episodes of Marvel Zombies. 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.

Sep 24, 2025 • 57min
Alien: Earth Season Finale
Jason and Rosie are breaking down the season finale of Alien: Earth, “The Real Monsters,” and it's spooky haunted house time, there's a ghost in the machines! After the recap, Rosie and Jason are inviting the Scream Queens, Joelle and Carmen, to discuss this episode and what we hope for in season 2. 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.

Sep 22, 2025 • 43min
Peacemaker 205: Back To The Suture
Rosie and Jason are recapping episode five of season two of Peaceamaker “Back to The Suture”. They bring in official XRV Peacemaker correspondent Ian to breakdown the episode and discuss their predictions for the remaining 3 of the season. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow Ian: IG Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 2025 • 34min
NEWS: Bryn Chainey, Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension, Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, Borderlands 4 & Trailers
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie discuss Daredevil: Born Again season 3 being green lit, ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air after facing pressure from Nexstar and the FCC, Borderlands 4 PC performance issues and trailers for the new Anaconda remake and Now You See Me, Now You Don't. Plus, we have an interview with director Bryn Chainey to discuss his feature length debut psychological horror film Rabbit Trap, available on digital and video on demand begining September 30th. 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.