Episodes
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ASH& MIDNIGHT: ONE
It's me. alone in my room. At midnight. with YOU as my guests. Get in, we're reading the new dark line at Marvel. Spider-Man comes out the gate strong, but in the background? Fantastic Four is innovating in the field of found fucked family. And whether the new (old) dark X-Men fulfils the hype…
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ASH& ASAEL: Wonderfools & Cyber-bullying
It's time to face my nemesis. He's been tormenting me in the DMs and I finally get to hold him accountable for his crimes, under the guise of talking about a 10/10 K-drama superhero chow mash-up. JUSTICE! PROFANITY! SUPERPOWERS! SUBTITLES!
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X-Men 97: Weapon X, Lies and DVDs (ft @blackgaycomicgeek)
Pull up a chair, we're getting into weapon X! The Nail Salon Hating your colleagues Not fucking with the brood Poor planning and worse vibes More singing! Come in and get your life as we continue the run through Season 2 of X-Men 97!
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X-Men '97 S2 EP1/2/3 (with comic writer Jackson Lanzing and Khaliden Nas)
The 97 Sessions are BACK! Khalid and I have sat, meditated, discussed and disputed over the three launch episodes of the new season of X-Men '97. But we wanted this to really hit, so we're joined on the third chair by no other than 1/2 of the Hivemind Jackson Lanzing (Eisner nominated writer for...
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97 Sessions (preview)
Preview of our #XMen97 discussion of S2 EP 1/2/3 with Khalid, me and Jackson Lanzing. I'm not gonna give too much away here, but have a little taste of what's coming. (Full ep with you imminently 👀 !)
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ASH& Jade: The secret power of marketing in anime
So, Jade come to me and told me I'd be a believer in this theory that marketing is central to anime, not just in the medium but in the stories themselves (and even in the real world). After dropping probably the best debut episode in this pod's history, I'm sold on the theory and will be leading...
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ASH& Connor + Josh: Creating Mimi Green and being famous (part 2)
The final half of the Giant-Size first interview from Connor and Josh about Mimi Green, Diva Dread, horse knee physics, fucked up syntax, drawing fatness with love and thinness ppl can actually detect, shout outs to the teamm, and ALL your questions! PPRE ORDER BY 4/20
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ASH& Connor + Josh: Creating Mimi Green and being famous (part 1)
"You can't invite the 4 hour podcast man on your podcast and not get 4 hours" kind of sums up this honest, touching, and at times intentionally challenging talk through a "book for the Ozempic age". Josh and Connor talk about the inspiration, friendship, and life experiences that led to a debut...
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ASH& Mars: Creating Black Queer webcomic Ride or Die
If you haven't been reading Ride or Die, it's OK; everyone makes mistakes. But Mars (the creator behind this sweet and slightly demonic street race romance) is here to ki about his love for Novas, what it means to not want to be seen, who is the most fun to write and where he's driving this story...
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ASH& Wil + Obella: Black comic characters and the State.
You ever notice how many Black characters are in the military, or cops, or CIA, or *something*? We dig into the pattern and our thoughts on what might be behind it. Come for an Excellent chat!
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ASH& DJ Benhameen: Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze and being a Black comic creator!
CREATOR INTERVIEW: I sit down with DJ, podcaster, comic critic and creator DJ Benhameen for an hour of exploring the history and the panels of Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze. What does it mean to be a real Space Opera, why do we not want to get sued, What is a triplehippo? And why was Kieron Gillen...
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ASH& Khaliden: What's in the stew with this new podcast?
I'VE MISSED YOU!! We've upgraded to being a 'face on the thumbnail' podcast. Welcome to thee first episode of Ash& where I sit and get grilled by Khalid about new formats, upcoming episodes, how redecorating can make you realise you need to move, and why I didn't listen to him and do this 2 years...
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Would you fight Kwannon or Rogue? (ft Alexandra)
Welp! and welp! Here's some great reasoning then about 7 minutes of everything else...Get in here!
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Why do we love Etienne Lux and WTF do we do now? (ft. @callmibham)
Fine, French, and Flawed Ethical Delusion Mess & Main characters. Bodysnatch or bodyswap? I can’t believe they did that (I can) MI BREDDA! EVERYBADDI AFFI DEAD!
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Sinners Special (ft @winifreedburton, @christopherXCI, @setpumpapibells, @traedrewthat, @hoodopulence)
There's honestly too much to sum up here but it's an episode worthy of the movie. You're going to want to tap in to this preview (full episode on Patreon)
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Is Vampirism a great tool to explore Black rage, or one gift too many (ft @jordonaught)
This is one of the best talks I've had all month. Tap in and let's talk about the most golden of the golden boys and why he might actually have needed a little bite!
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What shaped The Power Fantasy and what's next? (ft Kieron Gillen)
We did it big for a book that deserves it! We talk about a history of writing messy family group chats, justifying your own evil and writing the most powerful Black mind in comics.
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Is Absolute Wonder Woman the best of a great relaunch (ft @Lesserknownhero & @Beeohbee)
Brandi and Danielle and I sit down for a big, wandering chat about the new launch of all new launches, about magic and mother figures, making the sword bigger and the fact that no-one is working harder than that little mfkin bag.
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What about What If? (ft @ChristopherXCI_)
Peggy. Howard the Duck. Jacket-swapping. More Peggy. Infinite realities. Limited Options. Everyone's a critic. Peggy again. Wicked bloopers. Papayas and Pennies. We're doing our best.
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Why is everyone on Marvel Rivals so good and is it worth catching up? (ft @keitsune_)
I am tragically, tragically bad at this game so I make humour out of my pain by bringing on national-level player (I made that up) and friend, Keith. We holler together as he gets me together with some tips and tricks, holds back my hair, and tells me how to survive getting insta-killed by people...
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Why we love this series + embracing a lil mushroom (ft @septumpapibells)
OH! It's transformational, we gush and shout about the series that melded the boundary between form and idea, talk about the best RnB intros of yesteryear and standing in your shamelessness. It's a GREAT one.
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Who are our favourite mutant himbos (ft @hoodopulence)
New year, new guests! Say hi to Xavier, who hits the mic to answer critical questions such as: 'can a himbo be evil?' and 'is money more important than smell?'
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Why Astonishing, why now? (ft @vanthefirst)
It's an official trailer! Welcome to a brand new XOW era. It's just you and me on a quick tour around the new place. What are we losing? What are we returning to? What's coming next? It was great to have a break but it's better to be back. Hop in!
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Let's talk the real s*&t on NYX (ft @Jacksonlanzing & @CPKelly)
THIS is it! The big one, the finale. A headline book and a closing episode. Find out everything about the NYX mutants, and the humour, curiosity and partnership that's steering them. Great vibes, good hands and no pulled punches. Come get involved!
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What's Marvel Rivals and should we be playing? (ft. @keitsune_)
Keith (and surprise guest Fox The Dog) hit the seat to talk about being a part of the Marvel Rivals alpha, gameplay and who all is gonna be there (mutants)
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Let's talk about the upcoming Storm book! (ft @Murewayodele)
When that lady said there's a big Storm coming she dint lie! People are literally campaigning as we await the book of the new era, and the writer behind it sits with me to talk lore, AAA* responsibility, letting Black women be selfish, and as many spoilers as I could ask for without costing this...
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It's goodbye Krakoa, but is it good riddance? (ft @blckbolex, @michaeljfuxx, @ChristopherXCI)
Did your Krakoan journey end before its time or right as it was mean to. Come listened as we close the era in the comics here, and there.
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What's the story behind new indie Zeta Galaxy Outlaws (ft @disasterlaster)
We're out of X and into brand new upcoming release by author/artist Kenneth Laster. Sit down, we're chatting Black creators in the indie space, being the sole creative engine behind a book, inspirations and a look into the characters and universe that will have you flocking to the kickstarter!...
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X-Men 97: Tolerance is Extinction (ft @comicbookqueers)
It's a great chat about the end of the first season that is the old season that's also the new season that's also a crossover that's also about the mutant metaphor. Might be one of the 97 sessions best!
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How much do we love the new Storm costume (ft @ororoswind)
Its up! You're up! We're up! Come see what we love, what we expected and what we didnt!
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X-Men 97: Tolerance is extinction pt.1 (ft @marvinbritt4)
Storyboard artist Marvin joins the 97 Sessions to share his journey into the industry, animation signatures, casting Toni Braxton and how miracles can be made by focusing on the Dope! It's a great one.
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X-Men 97: Bright eyes (ft @ValentineSm1th & @SundiInThePark)
A rare double guest appearance with two incredible guests. This is only a teaser. For the full episode check out REFERENTIAL here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/66TQ9KrR3fpQC4MfKZUPUw?si=9SHq83HgTxqOlBy2z7XUEg
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X-tra words: Mutants x Rappers BTS (ft @Blckolex & @septumpapibells
A preview of some pre-episode discussion that was meant to be about something else, then got better.
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Do we have to eat our words about X-Men 97 (ft. @christopherXCI_)
It's a surprisingly spiritual walk through leaning into nostalgia, acknowledging holisitic teamwork, and standing on business.
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X-Men 97: Lifedeath pt.2 (@tiffiestarchild)
We come back for the comeback! Tiffie, Khalid and I talk all things Storm, caves, and about 50 side-tracks in between!
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X-Men 97: Remember it (ft @matthewB64)
We sat down for a riotous 60 with assistant producer, keyframe animator and Rogue fan club president Matthew. For the full episode, visit REFERENTIAL here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SsJ7OkISVGeJHEzPx51km?si=7RY3_VZvSJ28ezngRuUtAQ
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Is X-Men 97 living up to the hype? (guest hosted by @jordonaught).
He aint timing but he's timing it ain't his show but it's his show. We swap seats and get into the best thing going for the x-men rn.
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X-Men 97: Motendo/LifeDeath pt.1 (ft @ugly_knees)
We do the most. Come get your musical interludes, nerd recaps, scalpings, and a return to lighthearted fun!
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X-MEN 97: To Me My X-Men (Ft @omarholmon and @tiffiiestarchild)
It's a new thing. I would say fresh out the egg but we don't do that any more. Come hear the very (very) organic birth of a podcast crossover.
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What's it like being a Black content creator (ft @tiffiestarchild)
We start, we derail, we hit some gold and derail again. it's a great vibe, a better episode. Come in!
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SPECIAL: There can only be 3 omegas, who do you keep? (ft @idreaminviolet, @christoperXCI_, @shemaybeawitch)
No limits, and a free special. COME GET YALL JUICE!
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What is a Dominion? Please, we’re begging (ft. @thesmythworks)
Help. Somebody. We're just normal men.
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What’s new? What’s next? What’s good? (ft @thesteveorlando)
I join up with Steve for a whole mf thing. Get involved!
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What’s the story of your stanning? (ft @thankyoucaleb)
We love Caleb! We. love delirium! come learn about how he went from regular to a low-key deranged x-fan.
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Fuck/Marry/Kill The Great Ring (ft @GL2814_3, @christopherXCI_, @BlckBolex)
Goodbye X-Men Red. We give it the highest praise and the lowest brow as we end an incredible era. Come listen to us take our sadness out on each other. Everyone is getting it. In almost all senses of the word.
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OOX: A taste of Rare Flavours (ft @howdyduda)
We take you away from the X-Men, in 10 minutes, out of 19 points. Come hear why we think you'll love it!
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What does a new editor mean for the X-line. (ft @thankyoucaleb)
I want to send a personal thank you to Caleb for tolerating this. We talk about job changes, slurs, insufferable non-speak, and who we think could launch a solo X-movie. I think I might have been drunk.