Podcast appearances and mentions of eric lewald

This is it, folks! The PSYCHIC RESCUE episode!

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with actress and model Stephanie Romanov as we explore her dynamic career, from her early days on Models Inc. and Melrose Place to her iconic role as Lilah Morgan on Angel. 

In this episode, we sit down with Avenue Magazine Editor-at-Large Alexander Mason Hankin to dive deep into all things Emma Frost. We explore her latest role in Marvel Rivals, unpack the evolution of her iconic X-fashion, and share our dream casting for Emma Grace Frost in the MCU—plus why we think Emma Roberts would be the perfect choice.

Both Jean and Emma have ICONIC moments in this issue! Plus we got tea on Neve Campbell's involvement on X-Men '97...and it's looking grim. 

Live from Lady J's Mutant and Proud Con! We're here with JUBILEE herself, Holly Chou, and SUNSPOT himself, Gui Agustini!

On today's Power of X-Men,  Dayspring and Flinkman give their feels on Thunderbolts* dive claw-first into New X-Men issue 119, where Grant Morrison and Igor Kordey set up SOMETHING BIG for the next issue. The. Last. Page. is all we'll say.

This issue marks the first appearance of the eerie and brilliant telepathic sisters who would go on to become fan favorites — think “Mean Girls” meets “Cerebro.” Also introduced are the U-Men, and a VERY iconic Emma Frost scene! And YES — we finally discuss the Nemesis wave Marvel Legends!

We sit down with legendary writer Joe Casey to dive into his Uncanny X-Men run during the Grant Morrison era! From the bold introduction of Stacy X to navigating stories alongside New X-Men, Joe opens up about creative risks, fan reactions, and the legacy of that transformative time in X-history. We also chat about his work on WildC.A.T.s, America Chavez, and what it means to write bold, genre-pushing comics. A must-listen for comic fans! 

Words we thought we'd never say: We love Hank McCoy after this heart-breaking issue! This is the BEST Beast-centric issue!

If you want to truly understand Grant Morrison's New X-Men era, you need to read New X-Men Annual 2001. This issue lays the foundation for everything—mutant culture, corporate threats, and the bold new direction Morrison envisioned for the X-Men. Join us as we break down how this overlooked annual is essential reading for any fan of the era!

In this episode, Dayspring, Flinkman, and Hammy delve into Iceman's 2001 Marvel Icon series, running at same time as Morrison's New X-Men. We got feels on this four-issue arc, written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Karl Kerschl and Skottie Young!

We sit down with X-Men Artist Ian Churchill to discuss his legendary stint on Poptopia/Uncanny X-Men, what it was like to work at the X-office during the Morrison and his work on Cable #20 which kicks off Age of Apocalypse!

Archangel, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Iceman race to London so they can defeat a new villain: Mr. Clean! Meanwhile Chamber is in the tabloids dating pop sensation Sugar Kane, but is all press good press? The Morrison era is in full swing with Joe Casey's infamous POPTOPIA, and Dayspring and Flinkman breakdown and review the first arc in the Morrison-era Uncanny X-Men relaunch!

E is for Extinction Pt. 3! We have MASSIVE feels on this issue, plus we discuss some X-Men elements in Captain America: Brave New World!

The second issue of Morrison's New X-Men is unlike anything we ever read before! Flinkman and Dayspring dive DEEP into every panel, plus cover news of Chris Claremont. 

Dayspring and Flinkman discuss Grant Morrison's NEW X-MEN! Join us as for our new season as we break down the first arc, discussing the debut of Cassandra Nova, the shocking Genosha massacre, and the philosophical shift that redefined Xavier's dream. We'll also unpack the slick, modernized look of the team (goodbye spandex, hello leather!) and how Morrison's influence is still felt in X-Men comics today.Is this run the best X-Men has ever been? Did Morrison predict the Krakoa era before its time? Tune in and find out!

Calvin from FromTheAshes joins us as we discuss all things PHOENIX by Stephanie Phillips! 

2025 is off to an EPIC start with Marvel Legends!!!

Let's speculate, which Marvel Legends could we be seeing in 2025 and 2026?

We have J. Kosmic for the first time on Power of X-Men, and we discuss our most anticipated X-figures for 2025!

Familia, Flink, Latverian Lad, Hammy, and Dayspring get drunk AF and rant for two hours straight!

For the first time ever in the PoX Treehouse we have cosplayer Num1 to discuss all-things Storm, cosplay, and Storm's arrival in What If!

We discuss our top 10 Marvel Legends of 2024!

"I do not yearn for an easy life, Magneto. Only a just one." These third and fourth installments of X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES' second season are representative of a revised story structure, adopted at the behest of the Fox Kids executives. Gone is the single, unbroken heavily serialized narrative approach of the first season, wherein episodes that weren't explicitly identified as multi-partners still ended in cliffhangers and flowed directly into the next adventure. This was especially pronounced in the midseason, when animation errors forced delays and the airing of episodes out of script order. Fox understandably wanted to avoid such problems by having the freedom to air episodes as they became available, rather than in a strict sequence. Their edict called for more one-and-one episodes and fewer multi-part stories in general. Knowing that the show's loyal fanbase had certain expectations of an elevated presentation for a Saturday morning cartoon, showrunner Eric LeWald and the production staff came up with an ingenious workaround. Professor Xavier and Magneto's diversion in the Savage Land was conceived as a single episode, to be animated all at once, but written in such a way that it could be easily edited and inserted as segments in other episodes, and therefore serialized across the entire season. These interstitial cutaway scenes did not have to adhere to a rigid order, as long as they generally conveyed the pair being continuously imperiled in some way while narrowly escaping with their lives. Thus, the network's demands were fulfilled while still allowing for a season-long "wraparound" storyline. Without meaning to, this would be one of the ways the series was brought into closer alignment with the subplot-heavy nature of the contemporary comics. In particular, "Whatever It Takes" serves as the first episode to feature distinct A, B, and C-plots for the series. Storm and Rogue's tussle with the Shadow King takes center stage, but Wolverine's solo outing provides a follow-up to the loose end of Morph's return, while drawing a line under his status (for now). Finally, as something akin to a back-up strip in comics, Professor X and Magneto send the episode out by finding themselves in a new, exotic setting and establishing their pattern for the season. Even if nothing critically important is happening, the rapid-fire pace and juggling of plots makes for an easy, immersive watch. With more episodic, single installment A-plots doing the heavy lifting in season two, X-MEN's creative team uses this as an opportunity to explore the cast in greater depth. The result is a round of rotating character spotlights, once again drawing heavily upon the lore of then-recent comics. Whereas the season opening explored Scott and Jean's background with the revelation of Mr. Sinister as a presence menacing them from behind the scenes since childhood, Storm and returning guest star Colossus would receive similar treatment in "Whatever It Takes" and "Red Dawn," respectively. Flashbacks are employed generously to show, if not outright origin tales, pivotal moments from these characters' pasts. Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, and Beast will each get their turn at such character-centered episodes over the course of the season. This exemplifies an evolution of the show's mission, from successfully selling the X-Men collectively as a fighting team to endearing the young broadcast audience ever more to its individual members. When talking to X-Men loyalists of a certain age to this day, there's a reason why they point to the animated series -- and, whether or not they recall the exact details, this run of episodes -- as the common denominator that made them fans of the characters for life. X-TRA: In more comics-related synergy, issues on sale in the month of these episode airings feature Scott and Jean getting engaged. Their nuptials would go a bit smoother in print than the version seen on screen. Conversely, Colossus receives much kinder treatment in animated form. His second appearance in "Red Dawn" comes just a few months after the longtime X-Man joined Magneto's Acolytes, itself the culmination of a series of personal blows in which Colossus lost his brother, parents, and sister in short order. One such tragedy also involved a confrontation with Omega Red in only his second comics story.

Our book club session with Scott Lobdell!

Get to know co-host Latvian Lad as he tells us stories about growing up obsessed with Doom 2099, his favorite X-stories, and being on the set of Days of Future Past!

MASSIVE reveals on today's Hasbro livestream!

Let's go over some rumored Marvel Legends in 2025!

Flinkman and Dayspring answer YOUR questions as well as diving into the origin of Power of X-Men!

We sit down with Robyn Lively to discuss Deadpool, Teen Witch, and Karate Kid! 

Let's discuss Agatha All Along and NYCC!

Lenore Zann on her memoir A ROGUE'S TALE! A powerful and fearless look at her like. From growing up in Australia to being sexually assaulted as a young actor to overcoming addiction to auditioning for the X-Men! This is a book you do not want to miss!

A Power of X-Men exclusive. We sit down with X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo to discuss the origins of the critically acclaimed revival, his original vision for the series, his passion for the X-Men, and the behind the scenes allegations.