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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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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. 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.
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. 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.
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! 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.
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? 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.
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! 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.
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! 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.
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” 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.
We need an X-Men movie now more than ever! Jason and Rosie are visiting the studio heads of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to each pitch their idea for an X-Men movie. But, what are the things the studio is most concerned with when it comes to bringing the X-Men to the big screen? After some back and forth with our studio heads, Jason and Rosie discuss the difficulties facing the creation of an X-Men movie. What would you want to see in an MCU adaptation of Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, and co? Let us know on our Discord! 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.
Jason and Rosie are recapping episodes 6, 7 and 8 of Gen V’s season 2 finale. There’s sure to be butt stuff! And some kink shaming? 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.
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie discuss new casting announcements for season 3 of the HBO drama Euphoria, the first look at Laurence Fishburne in the unintentionally hilarious teaser for season 4 of Netflix's The Witcher, a box office check-in for One Battle After Another, Tron: Ares, Black Phone 2 & Wicked: For Good pre-sales, some curious quotes from the creators and actors of Stranger Things about the trying to stick the landing of the final season, Apple and Peacock's newly announced streaming bundle and to close, they highlight the careers of Diane Keaton, Drew Struzan and D'Angelo, who all passed this 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.
In this week’s group chat, Jason and Rosie dive into the world of classic horror films, focusing on the legacy of Universal Monsters and the failed attempts to create a modern Dark Universe. Then they explore the lessons we can learn from the box office trends in 2025, and wrap up by sharing their favorite Halloween treats. 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.
1On today’s episode! Rosie is joined by co-host of Feeling Seen podcast, Jordan Crucchiola to discuss the themes of horror movies of the year 2005, then with producer Carmen we compare that to horror of today, 2025. Are these two of the greatest years in the genre? And as it turns out, horror is more political than you think. 2005 horror movies mentioned: Saw III Hostel Wolf Creek 13 Ghosts House of Wax Sorrority Row Texas Chainsaw Massacre Black Christmas The Devil’s Rejects Dark Water The Ring 2 BloodRayne Doom Man-Thing Hellraiser: Hellworld Red Eye Urban Legends: Bloody Mary Amityville horror 2025 horror mentioned: Weapons Alien: Earth Bring Her Back The Monkey The Long Walk 28 Years Later Companion Megan 2.0 Subservience Sinners 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.
Jason and Rosie are joined by Ian to break down the final episode of Peacemaker season two and break down the theories about where the DCU goes next. 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.
It’s Saturday, and that means PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason is reporting live from New York Comic Con with Rosie. They cover the latest trailers and news out of NYCC, including: A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2, and an update on the sequel to The Lord of the Rings; The Hunt For Gollum. Fortnite pulls and updates the “Peaceful Hips” emote for the Peacemaker skin, and NANA celebrates its 25th anniversary with Vivienne Westwood. PLUS Rosie has a special interview with the director of the new erotic horror movie out now, Bone Lake, Mercedes Bryce Morgan. 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.
Draw your katana, your light cycle, and your doggie treats for this week’s jam packed Group Chat! First, Jason and Rosie are joined by Aaron to reflect on their first impressions of Ghost of Yotei, then we welcome in Erika Ishii, the voice of Atsu, for an exclusive interview! Aaron returns for his review of Tron: Ares, and the group discusses the soundtrack, the visual effects, and whether or not you should tap yourself into the Grid to go see the movie. Finally, we’ve got the Scream Queens (Rosie, Joelle, and Carmen) to talk about Good Boy! Follow Erika Ishii: Instagram Listen to Erika’s HINT! campaign on her podcast Worlds Beyond Number 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.
Spooky season is here, and the Serial Killer content is coming for us all, but we have to ask WHY? And for who? Rosie and Jason are talking about the draw that serial killer biopics have and how it could be done better. In the end, they list their favorite fictional serial killer movies and TV! 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.
Grab a bowl of Cheeriohs (with an H) and sit back for our breakdown of Peacemaker's penultimate episode. The truth of the alternate universe is out and our heroes are left reacting (or running) in the aftermath. Jason and Rosie are joined by Ian to dive into the differences in this world's Blue Dragon, Peacemaker's painful realization, and much more! 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.
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.
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.
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.
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everyone who rated this movie poorly is wrong 😤
I was excited to see this pod back in August. I had hoped it would be just a general nerdiness/pop culture pod. I am disappointed to see that all but maybe 2 episodes are disney. And it's mostly marvel, too. Nothing against marvel characters but there have been several noteworthy shows/movies that have been released/hyped in this span of time(other than Dune and fandome). No offense my dudes but you're kinda coming off as disney shills to me. Unsubscribing. :(
Awesome show. really well thought out. You can tell the host does really good prep to keep it structured and have specific talking points. Not every episode is for me but that's usually cause I haven't watched that show or read that comic and don't want spoiling. Love the deep dive on the 'origin of' sections like the one on samurai movies influencing star wars. Great stuff 👏 👍
succession doesn't seem like it belongs here, will be skipping that segment
are all episodes going to be this long? CUZ THAT WOULD BE AWESOME! great show my new fav