The Uncanny X-Cast

The Uncanny X-Cast

The Uncanny X-Cast is the net's best podcast featuring reviews and analysis of Marvel's Mighty Mutants. Focusing almost exclusively on the comics, It's hosted by two long-time friends and X-fans, one of whom has been reading consistently for 20+ years and one of whom has just returned to the X-books after a decade long hiatus. Consequently, the 'cast is accessible to both long time and new readers. Ongoing segments include comic reviews, character bios, Top 5 lists and an ambitious "retro review" segment where the hosts take on the monumental task of re-reading and discussing the entire run of Uncanny X-Men, starting with #1. Email us at uncannyxcast@gmail.com with comments or suggestions or visit us at http://uncannyxcast.blogspot.com/

Episodes

February 14, 2025 119 mins

The Great Pileated Woodpecker Sighting

This week on the show, Rob and Brian read through X-Men 35, and the Phalanx Covenent (Uncanny 316, X-Men 36, Uncanny 317 and X-Men 37).   Our crack investigative team then takes you deep inside the hottest headlines, some of which may be incorrect, on KAPOW News! And we wrap things up with a lengthy Fastball Special.  

 

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The Beautiful and Tragic Love Life of Count Luchino Nefaria

This week in Retro Reviews we look at Uncanny X-Men 315, X-Force 37, and the Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix 1 - 4.   We also take a look at our top 5 movies and television shows of 2024.  But there's more! Aruba, baseball, dangerously high decks, and a visit from an old, old friend. 

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October 4, 2024 114 mins

A VERY SCIENTIFIC LOOK AT THE COST OF MAKING A COMIC BOOK

This week on The Uncanny X-Cast, we take a look at more the From The Ashes Relaunch with Uncanny 1, Exceptional X-Men 1, and NYX 1 1.  In Retro Reviews we look at Uncanny 313 and 314, X-Men 33 and 34, and X-Force 35 and 36. 

We also finally review Deadpool & Wolverine, and take a look at next possible steps for the MCU.  

 

 

 

 

 

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August 1, 2024 123 mins

Finally recording during a busy summer, and Rob and Brian look at Uncanny 311 and 312, XMen 31 and 32, and the entirey of the Child's Play arc (X-Force 32 and 33, New Warriors 45 and 46.  We then dust off our ON SHELVES NOW bumper, to review the new From The Ashes version of the X-Men, in X-Men 1.   And somehow we may time to interview two longtime X-Cast listeners on their experience in the world of Throuples!

 

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June 13, 2024 125 mins

Copperheads, Mice and Chipmunks, Oh My!

Rob and Brian are back with an all new episode where we do a deep dive on our overall thoughts about the X-Men '97 Animated Series.  In Retro Review we recap X-Factor 99 and 100, X-Force 29-31, and X-Men Unlimited 5.   And in a big surprise, Brian resurrects On Shelves Now with a review of the new Uncanny X-Men 700!  

We also talk about college kids sleep schedules, wildlife problems, polygam...

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May 10, 2024 123 mins

The big day is finally here! Help us at the X-Cast celebrate the wedding nuptials of Jean Grey and Scott Summers! We look at X-Men Unlimited 4, X-Men 29 and 30, the X-Men Wedding Album, and the big wedding in Uncanny 310.  We then look at episode 6 and 7 of the X-Men ‘97 Animated Show, and take a quick peak at the last of the new X-Men solicitations.  And we wrap things up with a VERY (some would argue TOO SOON) Weddin...

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April 19, 2024 139 mins

BIRD BOYS

This week we talk about solo vacations, retirement, lingerie colors, birdwatching... oh and the X-MEN!  Join us as we look back at X-Factor 96-98, X-Force 27 and 28, and X-Force Annual 2. We then deep dive episodes 3, 4 and 5 of the X-Men '97 animated series.   After a quick look at solicitations, we turn down the lights for a little X-Men roleplay, and finish up as always with a Fastball Special. 

 

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March 25, 2024 133 mins

Beignets for Gypsies

This week in Retro Reviews we look back at X-Men Annual 2, Unlimited X-Men 3, Uncanny X-Men 308 and 309 and X-Men 27 and 28.  Next is a Top 5 Marvel Shows and Movies released after Avengers Endgame.   We then do a deep dive on the first two episodes of X-Men '97, the new animated show on Disney+.   And finally we wrap things up with a Fastball Special.

 

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March 7, 2024 116 mins

Grooming and the Xavier Family Tree

This week Rob and Brian RETRO REVIEW X-Men Unlimited 1 and 2, and the Bloodlines arc with Avengers 368, X-Men 26, West Coast Avengers 101, Uncanny 307 and Avengers 369. We put on our journalist hats and tackle all the hard hitting news you've come to expect from us in KAPOW! News, and we finish things off with a Fastball Special.

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February 26, 2024 106 mins

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF BUMPER GIRL

After years of solitude on Asteroid M, the Uncanny X-Cast returns!  Brian and Rob are back in a slightly new format, with some old friends, some losses from the team, and lots of talk about Guido's anatomy.  In Retro Review we look back at Uncanny 305 and 306, , X-Factor 93-95, and X-Force 26.   We also look back at the past 5 years with our Top 5 Favorite Pieces of Media of the last half decade.   

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May 1, 2020 125 mins

This week in On Shelves Now we look at Marauders 6 and 7, Excalibur 6 and 7, Fallen Angles 6, New Mutants 6 and 7, X-Force 6 and 7, X-Men/Fantastic Four 1, and X-Men 6.   We then pick the Top 5 mutants we would want quarantined at home with our families during this pandemic.   And in Retro Reviews we read the complete Fatal Attractions series:  X-Factor 92, X-Force 25, Uncanny 304, X-Men 25, Wolverine 75, and Excalibur 71. 

 

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April 18, 2020 143 mins

In our first shelter at home episode, we review issues 3 and 4 of Marauders, Excalibur, X-Force, New Mutants, X-Men and Fallen Angels.  We then blast through a giant sized Fastball Special.  And in Retro Reviews we work our way towards Fatal Attractions with X-Men 22, 23 and 24 and Uncanny 302 and 303. 

And here is the recipe for Alabama White BBQ Sauce

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February 20, 2020 103 mins

This week we continue through the Dawn of X with issues 2 and 3 of X-Men, Excalibur, Marauders, New Mutants, X-Force and Fallen Angels.  In the long awaited return of The Top 5 we honor the Jean/Scott/Wolverine living situation by coming up with the best X-Men “Throuples”.   And in Retro Reviews we dig into X-Factor 91, X-Factor Annual 8, and X-Force 22 and 23.

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January 8, 2020 120 mins

This week in On Shelves Now we read the #1 issues of X-Men, The Marauders, X-Force, Excalibur, New Mutants and Fallen Angels.  We then take a deep dive on our complicated feelings about The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian Season 1.   And in Retro Reviews we look at Uncanny 300 and 301, and X-Men 20 and 21.  

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December 6, 2019 128 mins

This can't be real. Two in one month. Well believe it true believers! This week Rob and Brian finish up House of X and Power of X reading issues 3-6 of both.  Then we have an impromptu debate about our perfect mutant existence.  And in Retro Reviews we go through X-Force 20 and 21 and X-Factor 89 and 90.

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November 18, 2019 123 mins

Year One.    Podcast begins. 

Year 10. We barely record.

Year 100.  The illegitimate children of Count Nefaria take over the show. 

Year 1000. Still the greatest X-Men podcast ever.

Welcome back to the Uncanny X-Cast my children. We hope you survive the experience.

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December 21, 2017 101 mins

After a short hiatus, the X-Cast returns to catch up on everything we haven't talked about in the past year. We also continue where we supposedly left on in Retros, looking at Uncanny 288, X-Force 19, X-Factor 88 and X-Men 17.

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August 16, 2016 116 mins

This week we review Civil War: X-Men 2, Extraordinary 11, Uncanny 10 and 11, All New X-Men 11, and a bunch of comics from the DC Rebirth launch.   We then catch up on ComicCon and Non-ComicCon related information in KAPOW! News.   And in Retros we look at Uncanny 287, XFactor 87, X-Men 17, and X-Force 19.

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July 14, 2016 117 mins

This week in On Shelves Now we review Civil War 0 - 3, X-Men Civil War 1 and 2, Uncanny X-Men 7 - 8, All New X-Men 9 - 10, Extraordinary X-Men, They’re Not Like Us, and Descender.   We then discuss the imminent end of the X-Men in KAPOW! News. And in Retros we finish off X-Cutioner's Song with Uncanny 286, XFactor 86, X-...

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May 18, 2016 94 mins

This week in On Shelves Now we look at Uncanny X-Men 6, All-New X-Men 7 and 8, Extraordinary X-Men 9, Avengers Standoff - Civil War, and Harrow County.  We then catch you up on everything news from Star Wars comics to Snotgirl.  And in Retro Reviews we continue our look back at X-Cutioner''s Song with XFactor 85, X-Men 15, Uncanny 295 and X-Force 17.  

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