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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 28, 2024 • 48min
The Penguin 106: The Beer Summit!
Step right up and join us as we continue to follow Oz and Sophia's race to the bottom! Episode 6 “Gold Summit” brings the heat when Sophia finally uncovers what Oz truly values, momma! Our boy Vic makes some regretful choices, and Oz said “let there be light!” in Crowne Point. Be sure to keep count of how many times Jason and Rosie say “Machiavellian”, there will be a quiz next week. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 53min
Was 1984 the Greatest Year for Horror?
A Nightmare on Elm Street, Gremlins, Firestarter, Children of the Corn, CHUD…was 1984 the greatest year in the history of horror films? Heat up some popcorn and join Jason and Rosie on the couch as they explore these movies (and more) and whether or not 1984 was even the best year of horror in the 80’s! They each give their favorite horror movies of 1984, and then they share their personal favorite year of the 80’s for horror movies. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord Movies Discussed This Episode Include: A Nightmare on Elm StreetGremlins Children of the Corn The Company of Wolves DreamscapeFirestarter CHUDAngel Heart Hellraiser The Lost Boys A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Evil Dead 2 Prince of Darkness Monster Squad Dolls Street Trash Bad Taste Near Dark Day of the Dead Fright Night Underground The Stuff The Reanimator Lifeforce Silver Bullet A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge Vampire Hunter D Return to Oz Legend The Black Cauldron Clue Night of the Comet Little Shop of Horrors The Fog Possession Killer Klowns from Outer Space Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer The Howling Cat’s Eye Videodrome CreepshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 2024 • 58min
Xtras: Arcane Ep 104 and 105
Happy Progress Day to all who celebrate! Abu and Aaron are back to recap episodes 4 and 5 of Arcane Season 1, and today we’re joined by Joelle Monique! And with three hosts, these episodes bring about some serious divisions! What do we think of the new Jinx? Is Jayce a hottie? And what constitutes early Britney Spears? All this and more in our Arcane Episode 4 and 5 rewatch! Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2024 • 60min
Agatha All Along Episode 6
We can hear your thoughts and we know you want to listen to this episode! Jason and Rosie attend a bar mitzvah and recap episode 6 of Agatha All Along. Then they’re joined by Joelle and Aaron to break down the concept of familiars and speculate on who might actually be a familiar! Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2024 • 60min
The Penguin Episode 5 with Costume Designer Helen Huang
This is the Gigante podcast now! Jason and Rosie curl up in bed with their moms to recap episode 5 of The Penguin. Then they’re joined by costume designer Helen Huang to break down the incredible fits in this show. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 47min
Starter Horror! And Why Horror? (w/ Insha Fitzpatrick)
Hello, all you ghouls and goblins! Are you wanting to get into spooky season this month, but still trying to figure out where to start? Not a fan of movies that make you jump out of your skin and sleep with the lights on? Are you still trying to figure out why everyone else seems to be so into scaring the pants off themselves? Or maybe you’re ready to take the scares to the next level? X-Ray Vision has the solution for you! In this episode, we will be answering all of those questions and MORE. We’re joined by the amazing horror/supernatural author Insha Fitzpatrick to break it all down. Starter Horror:Child’s PlayTexas Chainsaw Massacre (if you’re bold)Return to Oz (kid friendly)The Wiz (kid friendly)Rosemary’s BabyThe Exorcist13 GhostsRopePsychoHouse on Haunted HillThe Haunting (1999)Jurassic Park (kid friendly)The Shadow (1994)Starship TroopersNightmare Before Christmas (kid friendly)Nosferatu (1922)Dead SilenceCubeDrag Me to HellCandyman Spooky good reads:The Yellow WallpaperScary Stories to Tell in the DarkThe Haunting of Hill HouseCarriePet SemetaryWho Goes There?Invasion of the Body SnatchersThe Stepford Wives Whos who:BarbarianThe DecentDeath GameCuckooThe First OmenPossessionMidnight Mass Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 57min
Interview with the Vampire: The Movies!
Velcom to our pod… We’ve been… Expecting you. On today’s episode, we are sinking our fangs into Interview with the Vampire AGAIN! This time the gals Rosie and Joelle are gushing over the films, our favorite 90’s and early 00’s vampire movies “Interview with the Vampire” (1994) and “Queen of the Damned” (2002). First up in Previously On, Why do we love vampires so much? And in Who’s Who, our favorite vampire movies of ALL TIME. We’re breaking it all down, won’t you invite us in to join you? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 47min
Xtras: Arcane Episodes 101, 102, and 103
It’s Happy Hour at the Last Drop, so pull up a chair and join us for a rewatch/recap of Arcane season 1! Abu and Aaron are kicking things off with episodes 1, 2, and 3, with deep and meaningful conversations about soda, bridges, and why Piltover has no lights. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 2024 • 40min
Agatha All Along Episode 5
Out of the recording studio and into the slumber party! But this isn’t your typical 80’s slumber party, this one has pursuers, possessions, and…powers? Eat your heart out, John Hughes! We’ve got some major reveals and Jason and Rosie dive into a few of their theories as the mud settles on Agatha and co. In the previously on Jason and Rosie chat Green Lantern casting announcements from James Gunn to help us all take our minds off Joker: Folie A Deux, Uzamaki literally on an animation downward spiral after the amazing episode one, and Voltron on Amazon Prime video announcement. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2024 • 31min
The Penguin 104: Welcome to Arkham Asylum
It’s a Sophia episode, baby! The Penguin, episode 4, “Cent'anni,” takes us back in time. We learn about the beginning of Sophia and Oz’s relationship, where it all went wrong, and how she was made to spend 10 years in the notorious Arkham Asylum. Revenge is a dish best served cold! Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.