X-Reads: An X-Men Experience

X-Reads: An X-Men Experience

Connecting fans with their favorite creators. X-Reads recaps classic issues of X-Men comics with celebrities, artists, and writers. Join Chris & Chandler, the producers of The Uncanny Experience (the immersive X-Men Fandom Convention) as they jump through different eras of X-Titles from Claremont to Hickman and everything in between. New episodes publish every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Find us on social media @xreadspodcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/x-reads-an-x-men-experience--3616281/support.

Episodes

March 27, 2025 63 mins
Daniel Marin, the voice behind Prince Namor in Marvel Rivals, joins us this week to talk about stepping into the role of Marvel’s iconic sea king. With over 40 million players since launch, Rivals is making serious waves—and Daniel breaks down how he brought Namor’s strength, pride, and bite to life. We also swap gameplay tips to help you master the Atlantean in the arena.

Then we rewind to where it all began: X-Men #6 "Sub-Mariner ...
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With Daredevil: Born Again hitting Disney+, we’re setting our radar on one of Daredevil’s most dangerous foes—Typhoid Mary! This isn’t just any villain origin; it’s a fever dream of seduction, fire, and psychological torment, all wrapped up in Ann Nocenti’s signature surrealism.

We break down the chaos of Typhoid Mary’s first appearance, where she juggles murder, mind control, and a garbage strike (yes, really), all while catching t...
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What’s a birthday without a little existential dread and a surprise demon attack? This week, we’re joined by Phil Taylor (a.k.a. One True Nerd King) to unpack New Mutants #14, where Illyana Rasputin goes from traumatized teen to Queen of Limbo in record time.

The New Mutants try (and fail spectacularly) to take down S’ym, Professor X gets absolutely wrecked, and somehow, a party still happens. Oh, and Xavier casually STANDS UP AND S...
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This week, we’re absolutely geeking out because George Buza—the legendary voice of Beast from X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ‘97—joins us! We talk all things Hank McCoy, his return to the role, and dive into Beauty and the Beast #2, where Beast and Dazzler’s short-lived romance takes a wild turn into gladiator-style chaos.

George shares stories from his time voicing Beast, what it’s like stepping back into the X-Men universe a...
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Limbo’s fiercest warrior is back, and she’s taking NO prisoners! This week, we’re cracking open Magik #1 with the incredible Ashley Allen, the writer bringing Illyana Rasputina’s latest demon-slaying adventure to life!Magik has faced Hell itself (literally), but what fresh horrors lurk beneath the Alaskan ice? How does this new series push her to her mystical and moral limits? And let’s be real—who in their right mind would pick a ...
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Hold on to your Hellfire capes, X-Fans – this week, we're bringing fashion, feelings, and FIERCE clone drama to the mic! Joining us is none other than David Calderon, the fabulous host of The Geeky Gentlemen Podcast, known for his slick X-Men fashion videos and love of all things mutant – especially the iconic Jean Grey.

Together, we tackle Dark Web #3 and dig into the telepathic therapy session that is Jean and Maddie’s long-overdu...
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What if the X-Men traded Cerebro for Mjolnir? This week, we’re tackling one of the wildest "What If?" scenarios ever: What if the X-Men had stayed in Asgard? When Rahne Sinclair decides she belongs with her wolf prince boyfriend, Cyclops takes a vote that splits the team—literally! Loki, never one to miss a chaotic opportunity, rewrites the rules and sends the losers back to Earth. Meanwhile, Storm is out here living her full godde...
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With Kraven the Hunter swinging into theaters, we’re revisiting a classic clash: Kraven gives the X-Men a chilling ultimatum—let him hunt Hank McCoy, or Avia dies! Beast agrees, but the hunter’s venom-laced traps send Hank spiraling into a feral frenzy. Can the X-Men stop both Kraven and their friend before it’s too late?

Meanwhile, Polaris disappears without a trace, leaving Alex reeling, and Charles Xavier’s old friend Agent Fred ...
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It’s turkey time with the X-Men! This week, we’re carving into Uncanny X-Men #308—a Thanksgiving classic where the team sets aside the danger to enjoy some much-needed downtime… or at least try to. We’re talking raking leaves, chaotic football games, and Gambit rocking impossibly tight yellow bike shorts (you’re welcome). As Scott and Jean take a romantic stroll down memory lane, complete with flashbacks and emotional revelations, ...
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This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by the mastermind himself, Murewa Ayodele, writer of Marvel’s newest Storm series! Together, we break down all the drama, power moves, and high-flying moments from issue #1, where Ororo Munroe’s solo story takes center stage.Here’s what’s brewing in this stormy session:

⚡ A Fashion Tempest: Ororo’s wardrobe evolution isn’t just stunning—it’s a statement. Move over Cher! We take a look inside he...
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We’re taking you back to Xavier Institute for a whirlwind recap of The Uncanny Experience: Sophomore Year with special guests, Tiffie Starchild, Stefania Sassano (newly crowned House Hellfire Queen!), Old Fashioned Nerd, Omega-ticket holder Tyler Green Pope-Harris, and cosplay guest Michelle Waffle-Otero.

Listen in as we swap stories about the most epic cosplay moments, the jaw-dropping X-Men drag show at the Mansion afterparty, and...
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It's a haunted Halloween special like no other! X-Reads has been hexed! Under Agatha Harkness' dark spell, Chris and Chandler are transformed into... Xtopher and Chandilar, the hosts of X-Watch! In this eerie bonus episode, they tackle X-Men: Evolution's "The HeX Factor" where Scarlet Witch makes her explosive debut, with Agatha pulling the magical strings behind the scenes.

Can our bewitched hosts survive Agatha's chaos or will the...
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This week on X-Reads, we’re rolling out the diamond carpet for the incredible Martha Marion, the voice of Emma Frost in X-Men '97 and Fortnite! Together, we dissect the DRAMA (and we mean DRAMA) of New X-Men #139 — an issue where psychic warfare gets personal, fiery, and oh-so-deadly. Jean Grey isn’t just mad—she’s Phoenix-level furious, confronting Emma Frost for seducing her husband Scott Summers. 

Tune in as we chat about Jean's ...
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In this pulse-pounding episode, we dissect the explosive finale of X-Men: The End - Book Three: Men & X-Men #6! The end is here, and it’s as epic as it gets—Cassandra Nova is reborn as Phoenix, and her reign of terror knows no bounds. With the Shi’ar sun on the brink of supernova, it's up to the X-Men to make their final stand. Heroes fall, alliances are tested, and the fate of mutantkind is sealed in the most cosmic way possib...
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Get ready for a berserker barrage of an episode as we welcome Wolversteve, the UK's ultimate Wolverine aficionado! This week, we claw our way through the Deadpool and Wolverine movie, spilling the beans on jaw-dropping cameos and mind-blowing character variants. Wolversteve shares tales of his most cherished collectible and his unforgettable adventure at the exclusive fan screening.

But the thrill doesn't end there – we slash our wa...
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In this action-packed episode, we're slicing through the iconic issue Wolverine #88, where legends collide for the first time! Witness the epic clash between the feral Wolverine and the merc with a mouth, Deadpool, in a battle that leaves no page unturned. Will Wolverine's weakened healing factor spell his doom? Can Kane save Vanessa from Deadpool's deadly blades? We've got the answers, the drama, and the explosive details!

But that...
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This week we welcome Christine Uhebe, the voice of Nina da Costa in X-Men '97, with a surprise guest appearance by Gui Agustini, the voice of Sunspot! Join us as we dive into New Mutants #7, Nina's first appearance, and explore their family drama and the excitement of Rio's Carnival. Plus, we share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from X-Men '97, our Scum and Villainy Cantina watch parties, convention highlights, and their role ...
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On this episode we’re joined by Chad Anderson from the Graymalkin Lane Podcast to explore X-Men Annual Vol. 2 '96. Fresh from the Onslaught saga, the X-Men, X-Force, and Generation X attempt to unwind with a day of baseball and poolside fun at the mansion. They thought they could enjoy a rare day of peace, until a sentient Sentinel crashes the party! Relive the epic moments as our heroes tackle the Sentinel, navigate team tensions,...
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In this week’s episode, we delve into The Uncanny X-Men #214, where the spotlight shines on Dazzler as she battles the Marauder Malice during a sold-out Lila Cheney concert. The X-Men rush to Dallas to help, only to find themselves facing a possessed and hostile Dazzler. As Malice jumps from one X-Man to another, chaos ensues, testing their trust and unity.

Stick around after the credits for our giant-size bonus segment! We’ll share...
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Join us this week as we welcome Isaac Robinson-Smith, the voice of Bishop in X-Men '97! Isaac shares his story of landing the role and treats us to live readings from The Uncanny X-Men #283.Travel through time with us as Bishop, Malcolm, and Randall clash with future criminals and a suspicious X-Men team. Can Bishop be trusted, or is Fitzroy’s sinister plot too much for the X-Men to handle? Don’t miss Isaac’s insights, amazing char...
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