X-Club: An X-Men Book Club
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Welcome to the X-Club, an X-Men comics book club! Join us as we dig through the history of Marvel's Merry Mutants, one story arc at a time.
Episodes
- Episode 16: We Tried
Listen, we may be victims of nostalgia, but we can’t do this anymore. In this episode, we throw in the towel on Age of Apocalypse. Frankly, it’s all a bit too close to home right now. But, before we move on, we take a look at Weapon X 1 &…
- Episode 15: Space Heist!
Nick plays Variety reporter and gives Josh a rundown of upcoming superhero movies. Josh promises you that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is worth your time. And then eventually, they get around to covering X-Men: Age of Apocalypse. We chec…
- Return to the Land of Apocalypse
We’re diving back into the Age of Apocalypse! In this episode we ponder on Magneto’s hair, meet a blood-thirsty Kitty, and we finally answer the age old question…is Chamber British!? (Yes, of course he is!)
- Episode 13: Checking In
We’re back (kind of)! Thanks for sticking with us. It’s been a long couple of months, but we are ready to reopen the X-Club! In this episode, Nick and Josh catch up and talk about the Avengers/X-Men trailer, their favorite super hero media…
- Episode 12: It's Not You, It's Us
Hey! So...things have been very busy in our lives and we need to take a break. But, we promise, it's just a break! Our goal is to be back in December. We will be doing short episode from time to time, so make sure you subscribe to the pod!
- Episode 11: Dawning of the Age of Apocalypse
Welcome back and welcome to the AGE OF APOCALYPSE! In this episode we kick off our massive reread of the 1995 event that took the comic world by storm. Xavier is gone, Magneto is in charge of the X-Men, Cyclops literally has one eye, and A…
- Episode 10: Not Illyana
We’re back with part two of The Rise and Fall of the Shi’ar Empire. In this episode D’Ken returns, Rachel is extra horny, and Deathbird! What more do I have to say? Let’s go! Uncanny X-Men #481 - #486 Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists: Billy Tan
- Episode 9: Return of the X-Club and Fall of the Shi'ar
Much like the Phoenix, we have returned to mess with the Shi’ar. That’s right, the X-Club is back in session and we are covering The Rise and Fall of the Shi’ar Empire. In today’s episode we cover the first 6 issues of this 12 issue story.…
- Episode 8: Quick Update
Hey everyone! Sorry we disappeared. Things have not been great out there, y'all. No book review today, instead we're digging into some Marvel news and rumors.
- Episode 7: Have We Mentioned That Xavier is a Jerk??
We wrap up our coverage of Deadly Genesis, and boy howdy is it MESSED UP! Xavier remains one of the biggest X-Men villains of all time, Alex and Scott get brand-new trauma, and a NEW Summers Brother gets his own trauma too!
- Episode 6: Xavier is ALWAYS a Jerk
Join us as we look back at 2005's Second Genesis. Who is this mysterious man hellbent on torturing Cyclops and the X-Men? There's only one way to find out, and that's to press play NOW! Issues Covered: Second Genesis 1 - 3
- Episode 5: Crystal Clear
Join us as we wrap up the Brood Saga. We’ve got romance, we’ve got dragons, we’ve got…listen, there’s just A LOT happening in these issues. Issues Covered: Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 1) 165 - 167 xclubpod.com
- Episode 4: Hard Boiled Brood Eggs
We’re continuing our Brood Saga coverage. In this episode we cover Uncanny X-Men (Vol 1) Issues 161 - 164. Join us next time for the conclusion! xclubpod.com krakoaradio@gmail.com
- Boxing Day Special
Happy Holidays, everyone! Just a quick message from us wishing you all a happy and heathy holiday season. We’ll be back in the New Year to finish up the Brood Saga. We also announce the next 3 X-Men books we’ll be reading after that.
- Episode 3: Sweet, Sweet Cloaca
Welcome back! In this episode we’re off to space!! Join us for part one of our Brood Saga breakdown, we’ve got sexy space birds, deadbeat space dads, hive mind space spiders, space pirates, and so much more! Episodes Covered: Uncanny X-Men…
- Episode 2: Deus Ex Machina
So, we were away a bit longer than intended, but here we are to finish the Dark Angel Saga! In this episode we’re covering Uncanny X-Force (vol 1) issues 15 - 18. Join us as we tackle the important questions like, how did they get here, wh…
- Episode 1: The Dawn of the X-Club (An X-Men Book Club Podcast)
Welcome to The X-Club, an X-Men book club podcast! Join us as we dig through the history of Marvel’s Merry Mutants, one story arc at a time. For our first episode, we are looking back at 2010’s Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender and Jerome O…
- X-Club Teaser
Coming soon, the X-Club, an X-Men book club podcast! Want to be a part of the club? Great! We'll be covering Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender, issues 1 through 18.
- Episode 115: The Krakoa Awards
Well, here it is, folks. The final Dawn of X podcast! To wrap up this incredible, albeit wild, journey, Nick and Josh hand out their Krakoa Era Awards. Join us as we pick the best moments, titles, and characters from the last 5 years of X-…
- Episode 114: Deadpool and Wolverine Save the MCU?
Two weeks later we’re finally here with our look at the Deadpool and Wolverine movie. We have not spoken about this movie prior to recording, so come discover what we think of the Fox Marvel movies swan song!
- Episode 113: X-Men 97
Before we go gently into that goodnight, we take one last look back at X-Men 97. Join us as we dive into the second half of the season and cover the Shi’ar, Storm’s “new” look, Summers family drama, and Nightcrawler always knowing what to…
- Episode 112: Farewell, Krakoa...
The end of the First Krakoan Era is finally here. The Phoenix is back, Enigma is gone, Krakoa is kind of gone, Magneto is young, and Xavier is…well, Xavier. Issues Covered: Rise of the Powers of X 5 X-Men 35/Uncanny X-Men 700 Krakoaradio.c…
- Episode 111: The End is the Beginning is the End
The penultimate episode before the Fall of Krakoa is here! The story that kicked off our podcast FIVE years ago is almost over…but before the collapse we dive deep into some crazy Phoenix lore, learn about Hope’s birth, roll our eyes at Ni…
- Episode 110: Yeah, Bitch. Magnets!
We’re back! In this episode, we tackle some X-Men comic news, lament the coming end of Krakoa, and head into the afterlife to visit Magneto. Only TWO episodes left before the End of Krakoa… Issues Covered: Resurrection of Magneto 1-4 Krako…
- Episode 109: Falling Faster
We’re rapidly approaching the end of the Krakoa Era and we mean RAPIDLY. In this episode, we jump back into the main storyline to find all of the X-Men trying to kill Charles…basically. Things are happening really quickly, y’all and we’re…
- Episode 108: More Cables, More Problems
This week, we take a side mission with not one, but TWO Cables, debate what choice word Rachel calls Xavier, and have some strong feelings about the end of the (First) Krakoa Era. Issues Covered: Cable 1-3 Rise of the Powers of X 3 X-Men 3…
- Episode 107: Peter Hickman
So, we’re back. This time, we hit record! That’s right, Nick and Josh are back after “recording” an epic episode about the Maddie and Genosha episodes of X-Men 97 to cover some average comics! Join us this week as we react to the the Deadp…
- Episode 106: The House of X is Falling
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
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…
- Episode 104: We're Uncanny Again
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…
- Episode 103: Fall of X Finale
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 @madma…
- Episode 102: Deadpool & Wolverine
No comics this week! Instead, we're breaking down the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer. Why, you ask? Because the X-MEN ARE BACK, BABY!
- Episode 101: A Dominion By Any Other Name
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…
- Episode 100.5: The Phoenix Five
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…
- Episode 100.4: Girl Dinner
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 krakoaradio@gmail.com @madman3005 @xbrarian
- Episode 100.3: Script Notes for Claremont
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…
- Episode 100.2: Starjammers, Proteus, and Butts!
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, su…
- Episode 100.1: Birth of the Phoenix
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 h…
- Episode 99.5: Spider-Man and His Freakish Friends
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,…
- Episode 99: The Most Jean Thing Ever
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
- Episode 98: Captain America Loves Killing Nazis
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.
- Episode 97: We're All X-Men Now
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…
- Episode 96: Are You a Mutate, or Are You a Man?
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,…
- Episode 95: Hellfire Gala Part 2: Pryde Goeth Before the Fall
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!
- Episode 94: Hellfire Gala Part 1: The Road to Hell...
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,…
- Episode 93: Strike!
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 Krakoaradio@gmail.com Nick: @madman30…
- Episode 92: We Were Right!
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, ra…
- Episode 91: That’s What Happened, Gambit. How Was Your Day?
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:…
- Episode 90: Before the Fall of Pod
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 co…
- Episode 89: Tithing Time
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 u…