X-Pod 97
Mega Ran and his good friend Marcos Rivas are BACK with a new pod to step to. It's 1997 all over again and the X-Men have returned with an incredible new series that picks up where the classic left off. This 8 part series involves Ran and Marcos are breaking down each episode of "X-Men 97" currently on Disney+
Episodes
June 15, 2025 • 35 mins
Greetings! The gang is BACK! Fresh off our 3rd live show ever at Phoenix Fan Fusion (Not Comic-Con), Mega, Marcos and guest Derek Montilla recap the event and give a little of what they want to see in Season 2 of 97!
We'll be back with more episodes soon!
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April 9, 2025 • 46 mins
This week on the Xpod 97 presents: Daredevil: Born Again we break down Episode 8 of the new Daredevil Born Again series. Marcos once again tags with Derek of the PHNX_Sports and @thesteelcage podcast. We recap the episode and give our thoughts on this week's action-packed episode.
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April 2, 2025 • 39 mins
This week on the Xpod 97 presents: Daredevil: Born Again we break down Episode 7 of the new Daredevil Born Again series. Marcos once again tags with Derek of the PHNX_Sports and @thesteelcage podcast. We recap the episode and give our thoughts on this week's action-packed episode.
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March 28, 2025 • 48 mins
This week we take a break from Daredevil to bring you a Bonus episode of the pod. The OGs @Megaran and @thesunsetkid56 break down Marvel’s innovative Cast reveal of Avengers: Doomsday and give their thoughts on what to come for the MCU.
We dive into “What’s up with Beau this week?” Last but not least preview the newly released trailer for #MARVELCosmicInvasion from the fine folks at Dotemu!
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March 26, 2025 • 40 mins
This week on the Xpod 97 presents: Daredevil: Born Again we break down Episode 4 of the new Daredevil Born Again series this Time Marcos rides again with Derek of the PHNX_Sports and @thesteelcage podcast Chris B. of the SCM Podcast also joins us. We recap the double episode and give our thoughts on this week's episodes
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March 26, 2025 • 39 mins
This week on the Xpod 97 presents: Daredevil: Born Again we break down Episode 4 of the new Daredevil Born Again series this Time Marcos rides again with Derek of the PHNX_Sports and @thesteelcage podcast Chris B. of the SCM Podcast also joins us. We recap the double episode and give our thoughts on this week's episodes
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March 19, 2025 • 41 mins
This week Xpod 97 presents: Daredevil: Born Again we break down Episode 4 of the new Daredevil Born Again series this Time Marcos rides again with Derek of the PHNX_Sports and @thesteelcage podcast. We recap the episode and give our thoughts on this weeks episode.
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March 12, 2025 • 46 mins
We dive right in to the Episode 3 of the new Daredevil Born Again series this Time Marcos rides with a new guest host this week, Mikaze of WWE and SCM Podcast.
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March 7, 2025 • 81 mins
We're back! No news on X-Men 97 and no wild tweets by Beau, so we decided to switch gears this season and report on Daredevil, out now on D+! The first 2 episodes are out, so Marcos and Mysterious Guests give you their thoughts on that
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February 21, 2025 • 31 mins
We're back to cap off a spectacular season of FNSM with a review of Episode 10 and how JAM PACKED the story and special guests were! Holy Easter Egg, Spidey.
Don't worry though, the show is over but we are not! We'll be back ASAP with more scorching takes on the show and all things X-Men adjacent!
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February 10, 2025 • 33 mins
We're back with a special interview with Ettore Ewen, who you may know as WWE's Big E, talking about his role on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, becoming friends with the showrunner, overcoming obstacles with strong friendships, the importance of answering your DMs and of course, a little wrestling.
Follow E online at instagram.com/wwebige
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February 6, 2025 • 21 mins
Episode 3 heats up as our favorite guy Lonnie gets forced to the dark side. How will things go from here??
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January 29, 2025 • 41 mins
We're back! No news on X-Men 97 and no wild tweets by Beau, so we decided to switch gears this season and report on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, out now on D+! The first 2 episodes are out, so Ran and Marcos give you their thoughts on that as well as other weird things around the internet like Mr. Beast and more.
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January 1, 2025 • 74 mins
In this Bonus end-of-year episode, Ran and Marcos talk about the new Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman Trailer, The seemingly ending spider-verse that never was and find out What's happening with Beau DeMayo these days. We throw in some New Year cheers as we end the episode with what's coming for us next.
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August 21, 2024 • 41 mins
After a week of accusations hurled between former X-Men 97 Season 1 howrunner Beau DeMayo and Marvel, the gang takes a second to recap the whirlwind of events and decides collectively to only focus on the facts from here on, so this is probably the last episode we'll ever mention BD's name again on the show. Hopefully things work out for the best for everyone involved, but right now it looks ugly, with threats of litigation flying ...
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August 14, 2024 • 47 mins
We got a little X-Men 97 news from D23 in Anaheim; at least enough to make an episode full of speculation about! We got Polaris, Danger, returns, new suits and Japan! Also Mega and Marcos talk about Marvel's next slate of films, announcements and TV shows. Is it too much, or just enough? Time will tell! Thanks for listening.
MEGA RAN and SHAO DOW are touring the UK this week!
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July 29, 2024 • 57 mins
If you haven't seen Deadpool and Wolverine, WATCH THAT FIRST. if you have, then welcome, best bubs! we break down every cameo, plot twist and turn in the new movie, leaving no stone unturned! You've been warned though, this episode has more spoilers than a muscle car convention.
Catch Mega Ran on tour!
7/30 CO Springs at Whats Left Records
7/31 ABQ at Launchpad
8/1 Tucson at Brick Box Brewery
8/2 Phoenix at Trill
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June 19, 2024 • 34 mins
Ran and Marcos return with a new episode and a guest, stream regular and fan of the show, "APaganPriest!" Priest drops his thoughts on the huge new Capcom announcement, A new Arcade 1Up machine, the rarely played Punisher video game, as well as thoughts, predictions and claims that X-Men 97 is the best property Marvel's ever made.
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June 12, 2024 • 47 mins
Week three without a new episode sets in, and Ran and Marcos are at the acceptance stage. Determined to push forward, they pick up the new X-Men 97 comic and will review it each week. Set right before the new series, Issue #1 sees a pop-star superhero kidnapped and Mr Sinister making some rash decisions. Enjoy the show!
Mega Ran is on tour in the UK/EU with Wheatus:
June 7 Sittard, Netherlands
June 8 Wasquehal, France
June 9 Bred...
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June 5, 2024 • 63 mins
Another week with no new X-Men 97 Episodes? No problem. Disney + is now showing Assembled: The Making of X-Men 97 and it's a must watch. Join Mega Ran, Marcos and special guest 2-time Phoenix New Times Rapper of the Year Teek Hall for a chat about that, what they loved, inspiration from the cast and some tough questions about what's next for the show and beyond.
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