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Bonus Patreon Episode: the Changeling... with George Michael Duven! Oct 26, 2022

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Bonus episode! The Changeling... a mysterious shape-changing mutant about whom little is known... he was an agent of Factor Three, he died while posing as Professor X, and he inspired the characters Morph (from the Animated Series and the Exiles)... but is there more to him than you realize? Hear Chad and friend George Michael Duve explore all there is to know about this obscure X-Men character!

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X-Men 60: In the Shadow of Sauron! ... featuring Steenz, Jamie Fay, and Markisan Naso! Oct 24, 2022

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It's the first appearance of Chad's favorite villain, Sauron! But first an incredible and inspiring conversation about professionalism, story-telling, and representation with the incredible Steenz (Heart of the City!), Markisan Naso (By the Horns), and artist Jamie Fay! Then we review the insane origin story of Sauron and his first fight with this X-Men, and laugh SO much.

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X-Men 59: Do or Die, Baby! ...featuring Jerry Gaylord! With Caroline Bird and Steve Duda! Oct 19, 2022

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The Sentinels are back and sassier than ever! The X-Men, plus all the mutants in the world (so far), are captured and only logic will defeat them! (This issue is insane)! Chad is joined by incredible artist Jerry Gaylord (of the upcoming X-Men 92) as well as cosplayer Caroline Bird and podcaster Steve Duda! This episode is all laughs. All that, plus the first appearance of Sauron!

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Patreon bonus episode: Grotesk... with Steve Duda Oct 17, 2022

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Bonus Patreon episode! Featuring Grotesk! The man who killed Professor X! (Well, the Changeling...) Prince Gor-Tok is the last survivor of his underground race, and he wants revenge on the surface world! Hear Steve Duda and Chad explore the motivations and power of this intense lesser-used villain. (He's kind of amazing).

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X-Men 58: Mission: Murder! ...featuring Mike Friendrich! With Rohan Zhou-Lee and Evan Feldman! Oct 14, 2022

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Larry Trask has weaponized the Sentinels into rounding up every mutant that is out there for containment until he learns he is a mutant himself! Plus, Alex Summers gets his iconic costume, and the codename HAVOK! Plus an interview with the iconic Mike Friedrich! Mike has epic runs on Ian Man, Ka-Zar, and more... and he is the co-creator of Thanos! Mockingbird! Moondragon! And more!

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the New Defenders interview with J.M. DeMatteis! With Sara Century and Connor Goldsmith! Oct 10, 2022

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Chad and his friends Sara Century and Connor Goldsmith talk to the legendary writer J.M. DeMatteis about his incredible career, focusing on his work with the New Defenders, a team of complicated dual-natured misfits (like Gargoyle, Devil-Slayer, and the Son of Satan) and characters who would go on to become queer icons (like Valkyrie, Moondragon, Iceman, and Cloud!) Plus, Kraven's Last Stand! The Spectre! And so much more!

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A conversation about Mind Control and Sexual Assault (sensitive content warning)... featuring Susan Kirtley, Jessica Baldanzi, Carrie Harris, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, and Marsheila Rockwell Oct 05, 2022

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(Sensitive content warning) Chad hosts a panel discussion featuring Susan Kirtley, Jessica Baldanzi, Carrie Harris, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, and Marsheila Rockwell all about the portrayal of mind control powers in comic books used for sexual assault. Chad (a survivor of sexual abuse) frames the conversation around stories from the 1940s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 2000s, showing the evolution of this topic over time.

Following the Trials of Mastermind and Mesmero, which portray evidence of the removal of a woman's will, forcing them to submit to sexual assault, a more focused discussion was needed. This one has some weight to it. Give it a listen, and take care of yourself along the way.

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the Trials of Mastermind and Mesmero... featuring Cory Thomas, Justin Wilder, Alicia Wilder, Noelle Reed, and Derek Kunsken! Oct 04, 2022

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It's the Trials of Mastermind and Mesmero! These two villains have similar power sets... the ability to influence minds through illusions and hypnosis respectively. And both have used their powers to awful extent, removing the will of others and ordering them to do as they see fit. (Warning: sensitive content in this episode).

Chad acts as judge, and our jury this time includes Cory Thomas! Justin and Alicia Wilder (of the X-Wife Podcast), Noelle Reed (of X-Men Unraveled), and Derek Kunsken (author of the Quantum Magician!)

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Patreon Bonus Episode: Fred Duncan! With Seth Martel Sep 30, 2022

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In X-Men #2, we meet FBI Fred Duncan, a human ally of the X-Men, who works toward mutant affairs. He's super obscure, and rarely used, but he shows up in the X-Men mythos more than you think. Chad and artist Seth Martel (who does the amazing art for this pod!) Come learn a ton about a forgotten character!

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X-Men 57: The Sentinels Live! ...featuring Ramzi Fawaz! With Rob Salerno! Sep 29, 2022

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This week, Chad and Rob Salerno are joined by the incredible Ramzi Fawaz, the author of the New Mutants and Queer Forms! After an intellectual and analytical look at the X-Men, we review the amazing X-Men #57, where the son of Bolivar Trask has rebuilt the Sentinels! They are bigger, badder, and capable of adapting to mutant powers!

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