Dawn of X - Pod.casts

Episode 106: The House of X is Falling

April 07, 2024 00:43 - 1 hour - 111 MB

In this episode we continue to watch the House of X fall, get our hearts broken, and….cheer for the Brood??!! Issues Covered: X-Men 30 - 32 Fall of the House of X 2 Rise of the Powers of X 2 @madman3005 @xbrarian

Episode 105: Gambit on My Mind

March 26, 2024 21:44 - 1 hour - 125 MB

This week, we’re reviewing the first two episodes of the brand-new X-Men 97 animated series and we are LIVING! Cyclops is cool, Gambit is sexy, all the X-Men are horny…all is right in the X-World! So, brush off those haters and let’s dive in! @madman3005 @xbrarian Krakoaradio.com

Episode 104: We're Uncanny Again

March 16, 2024 19:27 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Welcome back! In this episode, we breakdown the latest X-Men news from SXSW. Yes, we also dive into Twitter’s reactions. After that, we finally get to the Fall of the House of X! Buckle up, buttercups, it’s going to be a bumpy ride! Issues covered: Fall of the House of X #1 Rise of the Powers of X #1 krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

Episode 103: Fall of X Finale

March 02, 2024 19:03 - 1 hour - 109 MB

We have finally come to the end of the Fall of X! In this episode we bid farewell to X-Men Red, cheer on Juggernaut, and brace ourselves for the Fall of the House of X. Issues Covered: X-Men: 27 - 29 X-Men Red: 15-18 krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

Episode 102: Deadpool & Wolverine

February 16, 2024 21:45 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

No comics this week! Instead, we're breaking down the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer. Why, you ask? Because the X-MEN ARE BACK, BABY! @madman3005 @xbrarian krakoaradio at gmail dot com

Episode 101: A Dominion By Any Other Name

February 11, 2024 21:45 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

With the Phoenix definitely behind us, we can finally turn our attention to The Fall of X and…the Phoenix still?? That’s right, we’re catching up on the Fall of X in this week’s episode and covering Immortal X-Men, the Jean Grey mini, and Uncanny Avengers. Issues Covered:  Immortal X-Men 16-18 Jean Grey: 2-4 Uncanny Avengers: 2-5 Twitter:  @madman3005 @xbrarian krakoaradio.com

Episode 100.5: The Phoenix Five

January 27, 2024 23:03 - 1 hour - 85.6 MB

After a long delay, we’re back to FINALLY wrap up our Phoenix Spectacular. After tackling the profound and game-changing comics, we now turn our attention to the X-Men movies. That’s right, we’re talking about X-Men 3: The Last Stand and X-Men: Dark Phoenix Saga. Two pillars of cinema. Enjoy! Krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

Episode 100.4: Girl Dinner

January 06, 2024 14:09 - 1 hour - 108 MB

We’ve made it to the final chapter of the Phoenix Saga. In this episode Dark Phoenix arrives and things get MESSY! Issues Covered: Uncanny X-Men 134 - 137 [email protected] @madman3005 @xbrarian

Episode 100.3: Script Notes for Claremont

December 15, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 122 MB

We’re back with part 3 of our Phoenix Saga Spectacular! In today’s episode, we tackle issues 129 - 133, and things are heating up! We meet Kitty and Dazzler, Wolverine becomes a major badass, the X-Men get super horny, and also some racism. So, buckle up, buttercups because the Dark Phoenix Saga is now in full gear! @madman3005 krakoaradio.com krakoaradio at gmail dot com

Episode 100.2: Starjammers, Proteus, and Butts!

December 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 155 MB

Our 100th episode exploration of the Phoenix Saga continues! In part 2 we welcome the Starjammers, learn that Moira is a horrible mother, and stare at a few butts. Oh, and lots of JEAN!!!!!! Next episode…the Hellfire Club! Rate, review, subscribe. Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men 105; 107-108; 125-128 krakoaradio.com [email protected] @madman3005

Episode 100.1: Birth of the Phoenix

November 17, 2023 13:33 - 1 hour - 145 MB

It’s finally here! The episode 4 years in the making! We have reached our OFFICIAL 100th episode, and as promised…it’s going to be EPIC! We’re covering the entire Phoenix Saga, starting from the first faithful moment that Jean sacrifices herself, all the way to…well, the next time Jean sacrifices herself. We’re pulling out all the stops for this 4-part extravaganza and are also joined by special guest issue-recap narrator Jess. So, buckle up, buttercups, we’re in for a long ride! Episode No...

Episode 99.5: Spider-Man and His Freakish Friends

October 20, 2023 17:04 - 1 hour - 110 MB

We’re back with a special episode! Due to scheduling, we’re delaying our Giant-Size Phoenix Saga episode a bit. In this episode, Nick and Josh discuss the Spider-Man Animated Series X-Men crossover from the 90s. Peter is a judgmental jerk, Wolverine is a prick, and Rogue is horny as hell. We’ll be back on November 10th with part 1 of our 100th episode!! [email protected] krakoaradio.com

Episode 99: The Most Jean Thing Ever

October 06, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB

We’re at episode 99! In this episode we go back in time with Jean, meet an awesome sometimes green kid, and see Tony Stark propose to Emma! Issues Covered: Jeany Grey #1 X-Men #26 Immortal X-Men #15 krakoaradio.com

Episode 98: Captain America Loves Killing Nazis

September 22, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

After a long hiatus fighting real world fascists, your boys are back to discuss fictional fascists! This week we witness the start of the Genesis War, and meet Steve Rogers' Merry Murderous Mutants. Issues covered: X-Men Red 14 & 15 Uncanny Avengers 1 krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian.bsky.social [email protected]

Episode 97: We're All X-Men Now

September 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Well, we’ve put it off as long as we could, but it’s time to return to the Fall of X. In this episode, Nick gives his MCU theories, Josh freaks out over Shadowkat and Maddie, and Nick defends his love of Sebastian Shaw. Please rate, review, and subscribe where you can! Issues Covered: X-Men #25 Immortal X-Men #14 Dark X-Men #1 Reach Us: [email protected] Twitter: @madman3005 BlueSky: @xbrarian

Episode 96: Are You a Mutate, or Are You a Man?

August 19, 2023 14:22 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

We may have taken a week off, but we’re still recovering from the Hellfire Gala. So, in this episode, we’re covering FOUR episodes of the X-Men Animated Series! Join us as we visit the Savage Land only to listen to Mr. Sinister monologue, then we learn more about Wolverine’s past as we build to the PHOENIX SAGA! Reminder, we’ll be covering the entire Phoenix Saga in our 100th episode! If you want to read along, we’ll be covering: Uncanny X-Men: 97 - 108 and 125 - 138 Episodes covered:  ...

Episode 95: Hellfire Gala Part 2: Pryde Goeth Before the Fall

August 04, 2023 13:03 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

We’re back for part 2 of our Hellfire Gala coverage! In this episode we breakdown the SHOCKING conclusion, where we go from here, and touch on some fan reactions to the event. Rate, review, subscribe! krakoaradio.com [email protected]

Episode 94: Hellfire Gala Part 1: The Road to Hell...

August 02, 2023 01:47 - 1 hour - 116 MB

We’re back with part one of our Hellfire Gala-sized episode. Where do we even start?? Before jumping into the Gala we check in with X-Men and the Quiet Council…then it’s off to Mykines for half of the Hellfire Gala. The Fall of X is here, friends. And things are NOT GOOD. Issues Covered: X-Men #24 Immortal X-Men #13 Hellfire Gala 2023 krakoaradio.com [email protected]

Episode 93: Strike!

July 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

This week Nick and Josh discuss strikes, wrestling, the marriage of Apocalypse and Genesis, and Josh’s unhealthy crush on Mother Righteous. Issues Covered: Heralds of the Apocalypse #1 Sinister Four #1 [email protected] Nick: @madman3005 Josh: @xbrarian

Episode 92: We Were Right!

July 15, 2023 14:44 - 1 hour - 108 MB

We’re back! After some time away to deal with work and family emergencies, your boys are back to GLOAT! In this episode Nick and Josh talk Ms. Marvel, Deadpool 3, and check in as the Fall of X continues to…fall? Make sure you subscribe, rate, and review! Issues Covered: X-Men 23 Immortal X-Men 12 X-Men Red 12 [email protected] Nick: @madman3005 Josh: @xbrarian

Episode 91: That’s What Happened, Gambit. How Was Your Day?

June 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

This week Josh forgets to introduce himself, Nick breaks down the latest crop of superhero movies, we get Josh’s live-reaction to the Kraven the Hunter trailer, and we review 3 more episodes of the X-Men Animated Series! Episodes Covered: Season 2, Episode 9: Rogue’s Tale Season 2, Episode 10: Beauty and the Beast Season 2, Episode 11: Mojovision krakoaradio.com [email protected] @madman3005 @xbrarian

Episode 90: Before the Fall of Pod

June 05, 2023 23:01 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Good news for those that missed us...we're back with a truly JUMBO issue. This week relationships are fractured and allegiances are questioned as we learn Nick is a HUGE Valiant fan. Also, we cover the beginning of the Fall of X. Issues covered: X-Men 21 & 22 Before the Fall of X: Sons of X 1 Immortal X-Men 11 X-Men Red 11 krakoaradio.com

Episode 89: Tithing Time

May 19, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

After a short break to handle some work stuff, we're back! In this episode we dive back into the X-Men Animated Series world with 4 WILD episodes. Alpha Flight? Check! Thieves Guild? Check! Terminator rip offs? All kinds of check! Buckle up, friends. This is going to be a JOURNEY. Episodes Covered: X-Men the Animated Series Season 2 Episode 5: Alpha Flight Episode 6: X-Ternally Yours Episode 7 & 8: Time Fugitive krakoaradio.com [email protected]

Episode 88: Sinister's Gonna Sinister

May 02, 2023 21:25 - 1 hour - 130 MB

We’re back for a DOMINION-sized episode! This week, Nick and Josh wrap up the Sins of Sinister event and…A LOT HAPPENED! Buckle up, buttercups, because we’re going on a 1,000 year journey. Issues Covered: Legion of X 1-10 Storm and the Brotherhood of Mutants 2 & 3 Nightcrawlers 3 Immoral X-Men 3 Sins of Sinister: Dominion 1 Questions: [email protected] krakoaradio.com

Episode 87.5: Play Ball!

April 20, 2023 07:01 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MB

Nick is on assignment this week, so Josh celebrates the High Holy Day and the start of a new baseball season the only way he knows how: smoking and reading X-Men comics! Vibe out with Josh as he re-visits 3 of his favorite moments of merry mutants on the mound. Issues Covered: Uncanny X-Men #110 Uncanny X-Men #201 Uncanny X-Men #325 krakoaradio.com @krakoaradio

Episode 87: Sleazoid Mania!

April 07, 2023 14:39 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In this week’s jam-packed episode we break down all the new Fall of X books (SO MANY), have some artist hot takes, try to outrun the Brood, and take another trippy adventure into the X-Men Animated Series! Issues Covered: X-Men 18, 19, 20 Episodes Covered: S2, E3 - Whatever it Takes S2, E4 - Red Dawn krakoaradio.com

Episode 86: Knights of Sinister

March 29, 2023 22:51 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

This week we catch up with Betsy and her Captain Britain Corps, then we jump 100 years into the Sinister Future and y'all, things are BAD. Issues Covered: Knights of X #4 and #5 Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain #1 Nightcrawlers #2 Immoral X-Men #2 krakoaradio.com

Episode 85: Krakoa News Hour

March 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This week, Krakoa Radio reports back from the X-Men 60th Anniversary event! We also catch up with Rogue and Gambit, assure Bishop he's not a bully, and crash Scott and Jean's honeymoon. Rogue and Gambit #1 Bishop: War College #1 X-Men Animated Series Season 2, Episodes 1 and 2: Til Death Do Us Part @krakoaradio @madman3005 krakoaradio.com

Episode 84: Everything is Sinister

March 09, 2023 22:36 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MB

This week we're jumping 10 years into the Sinister future for a trio of awesome books. Storm and the Brotherhood 1 Nightcrawlers 1 Immoral X-Men 1 krakoaradio.com

Episode 83: Everyone Can Relax, Nick and Josh Have Returned

February 28, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MB

On today's episode, we wrap up season 1 of the X-Men Animated Series. We've got some amalgamated Days of Future Past, a pissed off Master Mold, and most importantly, Rogue and Gambit! krakoaradio.com

Episode 82: The Wrong Chalet to Terrorize

February 17, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

Forgive us, Ororo, for we have Sinned. This week we kick of the Sins of Sinister with...The Sins of Sinister 1. We also stop by the animated universe to meet APOCALYPSE! Rate, review, subscribe! Books: Sins of Sinister #1 Episodes: Season 1, Episode 9: The Cure Season 1, Episode 10: Come the Apocalypse krakoaradio.com

Episode 81: There's Always More Gators in the Bayou

February 08, 2023 14:30 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MB

After a short hiatus, your boys are back! Before the Sins of Sinister start sinning, we’re taking a detour to watch episodes 5-8 of the X-Men Animated Series. We’ve got Morlocks, Genosha, Juggernaut, fainting, and more cameos than we can count! So, hop in the Blackbird and let’s get to it! Episodes Covered: Ep. 5 - Captive Hearts Ep. 6 - Cold Vengeance Ep. 7 - Slave Island Ep. 8 - The Unstoppable Juggernaut krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

Episode 80: In Case of Emergency, Kill Moira

January 20, 2023 20:07 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

The Sins of Sinister are starting to reveal themselves and OH MY GOD!!! We've got Sinisters in space, Sinisters in time, and Sinisters inside the house. But, most importantly: DUUUUUUUVAL! Issues Covered: X-Men Annual 1 X-Men Red 10 Immortal X-Men 10 krakoaradio.com

Episode 79: Hot Tub Secrets

January 13, 2023 20:22 - 1 hour - 84 MB

This week we once again learn that Roberto DaCosta is the best, Mr. Sinister is the wildest, and Xavier is the absolute worst! X-Men Red 8 X-Men Red 9 Immortal X-Men 9 X-Men Animated Series Episode 4: Deadly Reunions

Episode 78: Enter Essex Men

December 30, 2022 14:43 - 1 hour - 114 MB

It’s our last episode of 2022, so we’re going big! This week Nick and Josh talk about their favorite superhero movies and TV shows of 2022. Afterwards, we go back in the Vault in X-Men 15 through 17, then learn some new and scary things about Mr. Sinister in Immortal X-Men 8 (15:00). Finally, we head back into the X-Men Animated Series to meet…Magnus! (1:07:40). Happy New Year, friends! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Issues Covered: X-Men 15 X-Men 16 X-Men 17 Immortal X-Me...

Episode 77: New Mutants Round Up

December 20, 2022 23:59 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MB

We're back, y'all! In this episode we're catching up with the New Mutants. Maddie gets the keys to Limbo, Illyana gets her groove back, and the gang throws a reunion party! Comics: New Mutants 27, 28, 29, 30 krakoaradio.com

Episode 76: A Belated DoXgiving

December 02, 2022 00:04 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

Happy belated DoXgiving to you! In this very special, and very late, episode, Nick and Josh give their final judgement on Judgement Day.

Episode 75: TV Party Tonight!

October 20, 2022 21:14 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

We're back and it's all TV! This week we take a break from being judged to talk Disney+'s She-Hulk, and then we dust off the VCR to watch the first two episodes of the X-Men Animated Series. krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

Episode 74: Thumbs Up

September 26, 2022 20:08 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

All hell is breaking loose in the Marvel Universe. Heroes are being judged, villains...are also being judged, we are all being tested! But fear not, Nick and Josh have failed every test they've ever taken and are here to help guide you through Judgement Day! Issues covered: X-Men 13 & 14 Immortal X-Men 6 Judgement Day 4 krakoaradio.com

Episode 73: Judge Me, You Chilly Celestial

September 16, 2022 15:55 - 1 hour - 87 MB

This week we catch up on the news from D23 and continue down the road of Judgement Day. Issues covered: Immortal X-Men #5, Judgement Day #2 and #3. krakoaradio.com

Episode 72: Life on Mars?

September 06, 2022 22:44 - 1 hour - 109 MB

After another impromptu break, we're back and playing catch up on Judgement Day! In this episode we discuss X-Men Red 3-5 and Gambit 1.

Episode 71: Superhero Hypocrisy

August 16, 2022 21:26 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

It's Judgement Day here at the Dawn of X pod. In this episode we take a trip to the Hellfire Gala, get irate at the hypocrisy of superheroes, call the Avengers and Eternals a bunch of nerds, and more! Issues covered: X-Men: Hellfire Gala AXE: Eve of Judgement AXE Judgement Day 1

Episode 70: Off the Rails

July 30, 2022 14:36 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

Jess joins the pod again as we breakdown the HUGE impacts of X-Men #12 and Immortal X-Men #3 and #4. Also, we’re all a bit punchy. Enjoy! krakoaradio.com

Episode 69: Reunited And It Feels So Good

July 21, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 113 MB

We are back in person! Join us as we hang out and talk all things...Ms. Marvel episode 6. We also discuss New Mutants and Knights of X. But mostly (SPOILER) Mutants in the MCU!!! Books: New Mutants 25 & 26 Knights of X 2 & 3

Episode 68: Anyone Else Got Egg Powers?

July 07, 2022 22:03 - 1 hour - 101 MB

(Editor’s Note: We recorded this on June 21st.) This week Sinister becomes a hero, Nightcrawler becomes a cop, and we can’t be bothered to look things up. Issues Covered: Immortal X-Men 2 X-Men 11 X-Men Red 2 Legion of X 1 Krakoaradio.com

Episode 67: So the X-Men are Bad?

June 23, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

We're back to wrap up our revisit of Avengers vs X-Men. It doesn't get much better, y'all. Comics Covered: Avengers vs X-Men 6-12 krakoaradio.com

Episode 66: Defund the Avengers

June 17, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

We are back after a short break to dive into 2021's disastrous event: Avengers vs X-Men. Obviously, you know whose side we're on. In part 1 of our AvX review, Nick recites a decade's worth of X-Men history in 5 minutes, Josh learns about the Red Hulk, and most importantly, fuck the Avengers. Krakoaradio.com Nick: @madman3005 Josh: @xbrarian