Get ready for a Halloween thrill ride! Courtney Perdue, supervising producer and writer of the new Goosebumps Hulu/Disney+ streaming series, is joining us for a spooky chat about the show. Plus, we unravel the spine-tingling tale of Generation X #41, starring the one and only Jubilee. Join us as we dive into a seemingly innocent horror movie night that takes a nightmarish turn for our favorite mutant. Horror icons, slasher flicks, and unexpected twists await in this bone-chilling...

ExecutiveStrap on your superhero sneakers, fellow mutants, because in this week's X-Reads Podcast, your hosts Chandler and Chris are joined by the marvelous Agent M, Ryan Penagos, Vice President & Creative Director for Marvel! Agent M spills the beans on this revolutionary fitness app that lets you walk, jog, and run alongside Marvel superheroes like the X-Men, Thor, Hulk, Daredevil, and Doctor Strange. Marvel Move is not just a run; it's a fitness revolution with your favorite...

Attendees of the inaugural Uncanny Experience join Chris and Chandler to recap what went down inside Xavier Institute for the 2-day immersive X-Men Fan Convention. Learn more at www.theuncannyexperience.com

Super geek influencer couple Michelle Waffle and Justin Otero join X-Reads to talk about one of their favorite issues. New X-Men: Academy X #3. There's so much shade getting thrown in this issue as the new New Mutants battle it out with the new Hellions. Plus the style choices are perfect with low rise pants, thongs, and bellybutton piercings. Absolutely a mood. Not to mention, we see Wither! Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the...

TikTok and Instagram influencer Stefania Sassano joins the show as we recap the sultry X-Women one-shot comic by Chris Claremont and Italian artist Milo Manara. Stefania is known for her love of cosplay, collectibles, and her portrayal of the character Rogue. Find Stefania on social media under @stefania_sassano. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social media...

TikTok Comedian Nikhil Clayton brings his kenergy to the show as we recap adjectiveless X-Men #8 from 1992. This iconic Jim Lee drawn issue features what is fondly known as the boysenberry pie incident. Bishop vs. Gambit vs. Rogue vs. a pie! The all out Looney Tunes style of this issue is what we love about X-Men. The downtime issues between battles solidifyies our love of the team. Find Nikhil on social media under @nikhilclayton. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to...

And now for something completely different. With the internet ablaze with the appearance of Hugh Jackman in Wolverine's traditional yellow and blue colors, we had to cool an adventure that features both Wolverine and Deadpool and this issue delivered! An old Shi'ar Murder Robot crashed on Earth with the soul mission of destroying Jean Grey (aka Phoenix) and it will kill anything in its path - so Wolverine asks Deadpool to do Phoenix drag and confuse the robot. It's ridiculous fun! Find us...

The hilarious comic book influencer, writer, director, actor, comedian, and creator Danielle Silverstone joins the show to talk about Kitty Pryde, Jewish hertiage, queer culture in the X-Men, Barbie, and so much more. Together with Chris and Chandler they dissect Uncanny X-Men 179 and the wedding of Kitty Pryde and Caliban in the Morlock Tunnels. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us...

Chad - the host of Graymalkin Lane Podcast - joins Chris & Chandler to delve into the alternate universe of X-Men: First Class #1. This retelling of the original five mutants at Xavier's is modernized (slightly) and the first issue is told through the perspective of Iceman. It's a great issue, but fun moments of humor and action. Graymalkin Lane Podcast is all about queer friends reviewing the original X-Men comics from the 1960s. Check out Chad and his show as well! Find us on the AIPT...

We made it past 100! This episode sees Chris and Chandler alongside the X-Men battling the X-Men all to the enjoyment of Mojo and his legions of fans. This is the last Jim Lee issue and it's a weird and wild send off. Plus the tease that Shatterstar is the baby of Dazzler and Longshot. This issue is packed with gorgeous art that we all know Jim Lee to deliver. Thank you to everyone for listening this far with us and making it past 100 episodes! Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow...

The legendary Chris Claremont joins the show for the 100th Episode to discuss The Evolution of Kitty Pryde. Anchored within the Kitty Pryde & Wolverine mini-series, Chris, Chandler, and Claremont dive into the timeline of Kitty and how her upbringing in Chicago, her time with the X-Men, and her pivotal trip to Japan molded her into Shadowcat and our current day Captain Kate Pryde. Plus, we discuss Claremont's vision of Kitty's future, the fashion choices of Emma Frost, his intentions for...

Come on in for the penultimate episode of X-Reads with celebrated author Alex Segura. Alex, Chris, and Chandler cover Uncanny X-Men 237 and the Genosha saga featuring the adventures of depowered Wolverine and Rogue trying to escape the island. Alex Segura is the bestselling and award-winning author of Secret Identity, which The New York Times called “wittily original” and named an Editor’s Choice. NPR described the novel as “masterful,” and it received starred reviews from Publishers...

Marvel author Neil Kleid joins the pod to talk about his upcoming novel release called - The Phoenix Chase. A soaring space adventure starring Kid Omega and the Starjammers in Sh'ar Space from Aconyte Books. To reflect on the book, Neil chose X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #1 to x-read with us as it was one of his research tools when crafting his story. Neil has written several comic books and graphic novels; adapted Jack London’s novel Call of the Wild into sequentials for Penguin Books; did the...

Writer Stephanie Williams joins the show to talk about her recent run of The Family Snikt and recap X-Men Unlimited #7. Chris, Chandler, and Stephanie gab about this Storm-centric issue and all ultimate fashion looks inside, drawn by John Romita Jr. Stephanie Williams is a comic book historian and pop culture critic for notable publications such as SYFYFANGRRLS, Marvel, The A.V. Club, Nerdist, Den of Geek, and Rotten Tomatoes. Stephanie is also a comic creator with three ongoing webcomics,...

Agent M himself, Ryan Penagos, makes his X-Reads Podcast debut by recapping Uncanny X-Men 297 with Chris & Chandler and hyping up the 60th Anniversary X-Men Marvel Unlimited Event. Penagos is the Marvel Podcast co-host of "This Week in Marvel" and "Marvel's Pull List", plus you can see him doing unboxings, live-streams, and more on various Marvel Digital platforms. Throughout his 16 years at Marvel, Ryan has been added as an easter egg to multiple properties including Marvel's Avengers...

With the release of Ant-Man & the Wasp Quantumania - Chris and Chandler recap a recent issue of X-Men #8 (2021) by Gerry Duggan. This issue features a surprise appearancy by a villain not refrequently seen in X-books...MODOK! Chris decides MODOK is his cup of tea and Chandler delights in a shout out to Bob Quinn's original character Soft-Serve. Plus, the guys discuss details on the upcoming X-Men Fandom Panel event at WonderCon 2023 in Anaheim, CA on March 24th. Stay tuned til the end of...

Chris and Chandler love the new Firaxis Midnight Suns video game from 2K Games! Thankfuly Marvel also released a comic book series to coincide with the game release giving them ample amounts to gush about. Are you playing the new game? Did you unlock Wolverine yet? Tell us what you think on our social channels or our Discord server. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social...

Justin and Alicia from The X-Wife Podcast join the show to talk through the dynamic Lifedeath issue by Chris Claremont and Barry Windsor-Smith (Uncanny X-Men 186). A powerless Storm faces her new reality as she recovers at Forge's home and together they slowly fall in love. Don't miss this intense issue that we x-read together in fine detail! Be sure to check out our guests on their podcast wherever you find your podcasts and on social media @thexwifepodcast. Find us on the AIPT Podcast...

Marvel's Stormbreaker artist Lucas Werneck joins the show to discuss the ultimate influential issue on his artistic career - New X-Men 121 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly. What an amazing issue that stands the test of time and even got it's own homage duplicate in Giant-Size Jean Grey and Emma Frost in the Krakoan era, drawn by Russell Dauterman. Lucas debuted in the comic book industry in 2016, with works published by DC Comics, Boom Studios, and is currently a Marvel Exclusive artist,...

Happy New Year! It's 2023 and with a new year comes New X-Men as Chris and Chandler explore Grant Morrison's iconic relaunch of the X-Men in 2001. Considered one of the best new storylines of the history of X-Men comics, Grant Morrison introduced us to Cassandra Nova with a paired down team of Cyclops, Wolverine, Jean, Emma, and Beast. What a great time to revisit this series in the new year! Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the...

We've gathered once again the Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes of the year in celebration of our amazing 2022! Tune in to hear the count-down as Chris and Chandler reminisce about their past year of recapping iconic X-Men issues - often with incredible special guests. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social media @xreadspodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For...

Presenting our first-ever live recording of X-Reads: An X-Men Experience! The generous producers of Twin Cities Con invited Chris & Chandler to record in front of a live audience and interview the legendary Larry Hama. Together they continue the exploration of the 90's Fatal Attraction crossover with Wolverine #75. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social media...

Writer Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, X-Force) returns to the podcast to chat about the epic Fatal Attractions story arch and his role in stripping the metal from Wolverine's bones - plus the full story behind those hologram covers! Fabian is packed with behind the scenes info on writing for Marvel in the 90's and the climate of the offices at that time. Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us...

We're back with another Halloween special with What If Wolverine Became Lord of the Vampires? Journey into the unknown as The Watcher guides us into a scenario where Dracula defeats the X-Men and Wolverine overcomes him to become Lord of the Vampires. The issue is quirky and loads of fun. We hope you all have a safe and Happy Halloween! Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on...

Writer and architect of the A.X.E. (Avengers | X-Men | Eternals) crossover event, Kieron Gillen, joins the pod to discuss his work on AXE, answer questions from Twitter, talk about Mister Sinister and recap Uncanny X-Men 209. Kieron selected a Nimrod issue as it's one of the first issues he read as a child that made an impact on him. It's an issue packed with the X-Men, The Hellfire Club, the Morlocks, The Body Shop, and more. It has TWO character deaths even! It's an amazing bit of work...