Podcast appearances and mentions of Lodro Rinzler

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is comics writer The Steve Orlando who has written for literally everyone, but X-fans will be familiar with his run on Marauders, Astonishing Iceman and more recently the X-Men Infinity Unlimited. Plus he's got a new mini-series coming out based in our favorite X-Men period: the Outback era! Also in this episode:  We get a preview of what happens with Steve's favorite character in his new mini-series Why Omega Red is the perfect choice for a 90s villain Steve's original created villain, sponsored by Duracell Monster Island is an island full of monsters Kitty and Illyana mess up and fix their friendship Bo has the worst father All this plus who the Scarlet Witch almost teamed up with but didn't (because they were dead). What does any of this mean for the future of Steve's comic book writing career? Tune in to find out! Steve Orlando is an award-winning comic book writer known for his high-energy storytelling, deep cuts into comic continuity, and passionate focus on queer representation and outsider heroes. He first gained widespread acclaim with projects like Midnighter and Virgil at DC Comics. Since then, Orlando has written across nearly every corner of modern superhero comics, including major runs on Scarlet Witch, Marauders, Astonishing Iceman, Wonder Woman, and Batman/The Shadow. At Marvel, he has become especially associated with character-driven mutant stories, blending big sci-fi concepts with themes of identity, chosen family, and resilience that sit at the heart of the X-Men mythos. Outside the Big Two, Orlando has also written creator-owned and independent work for publishers including Image and Dark Horse, earning a reputation as one of comics' most versatile and prolific contemporary writers. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you hold true to your convictions to be good in a world that's on fire? Tami Simon speaks with Buddhist meditation teacher and author Lodro Rinzler about his new book, You Are Good. You Are Enough, exploring the practice of basic goodness: how to free ourselves from the trap of doubt, extend that recognition to others, and find wholeness even inside a fractured society.This conversation offers genuine transmission—not just concepts about awakening, but the palpable presence of realized teachers exploring the growing edge of spiritual understanding together. Originally aired on Sounds True One.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have drag queen extraordinaire Dax ExclamationPoint on the show. A previous contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race, we discuss the transformation that takes place once the art you love doing becomes a paid career and how social media can often, frankly, take the fun out of making art. We dive into Dax's birth month and year issue where Rogue is DONE with her villain era and shows up at the X-Mansion wanting to join the X-Men. Who is shady af and who teaches us that redemption is a path worth taking? Also in this episode: Introducing Wolverina Straight people like math and trucks Maddy can do whatever the f- she wants Cyclops is so poor he has to share his one set of pajamas As a teen we all got mad when we lost our floppy disks right? Every day is leg day now for Professor Xavier Dax has issues with birds Colossus bakes a quiche lorraine Nightcrawler doesn't know how to read What does any of that have to do with Dax's future? Tune in to find out! Dax ExclamationPoint is the self-professed queen of all nerds. She is a drag performer and entertainer with a flair for cosplay as well as a member of the performance group House of Gunt. She first captured national attention competing on season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race, making an unforgettable entrance in a look inspired by everyone's favorite X-Man, Storm. Since then, she has built an illustrious career blending drag, fandom, comedy, and pop culture into a truly one-of-a-kind performance style. Find more of Dax here! More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is James Finch! He's a cosplayer, podcast host of Finch X and writing his first comic DEBO. We get into his birth month and year X-Men issue (Uncanny X-Men 126) where we meet...MUTANT X aka Moira's kid she never bothered to name. Also in this episode: The worst way to enter your friend's house Storm has very strong arms The unfortunate fate of Angus MacWhirter You should really call people who think you're dead Jean calls Scott by the wrong name Wolverine will casually ruin your furniture Moira takes a massive gun to hunt for her child Proteus can't eat your leftover pizza What does any of this mean for Finch's future? Tune in to find out! James Finch is a cosplayer, podcaster, and comic writer.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Lodro Rinzler discusses what it takes to believe you're good enough. He explains how guilt, shame, and negative emotions can become mistaken identity markers, and how meditation helps us recognize our inherent goodness. Lodro also shares personal stories about releasing shame, taking responsibility for past mistakes, and the Buddhist concept that we are fundamentally good but obscured by life's challenges. A Weekly Bite of Wisdom: Want to go deeper with the ideas we explore on The One You Feed? Every Wednesday, Eric shares a short, practical email that turns insights about mental health, relationships, purpose, habits, and personal growth into simple practices you can use right away. You'll also receive our Weekend Podcast Playlist featuring a recap of the week's episodes. It's free, takes about a minute to read, and is enjoyed by thousands of readers each week. Sign up at oneyoufeed.net/newsletter. Exciting News!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is out NOW! Order today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Key Takeaways: Discussion of Lodo Rinzler's new book, You Are Good Enough. You Are Enough. Exploration of themes related to guilt and shame. The impact of modern distractions on mindfulness and presence. Identification with negative emotional states and their effects on identity. The role of meditation in recognizing and addressing negative mental patterns. Personal anecdotes illustrating the struggle with guilt and the journey of personal growth. The importance of expanding one's identity beyond limiting labels. Philosophical perspectives on human nature and basic goodness. Practical steps for cultivating mindfulness and compassion in daily life. The significance of holding a nuanced view of oneself and others in fostering healing and connection. For full show notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation with Lodro Rinzler, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Meditation for Anxious People with Lodro Rinzler Lodro Rinzler (Episode from 2014) Hardcore Zen with Brad Warner By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed, and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠Brodo Broth⁠⁠: Shop the best broth on the planet with Brodo.  Head to ⁠⁠Brodo.com/TOYF⁠⁠ for 20% off your first subscription order and use code TOYF for an additional $10 off. ⁠Quince:⁠⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠⁠Quince.com/feed⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Aura Frames⁠: Named #1 by Wirecutter, you can save on the gifts moms love by visiting AuraFrames.com. For a limited time, listeners can get 25 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with code FEED. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! ⁠Rocket Money⁠ Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at ⁠rocketmoney.com/feed⁠. ⁠Taskrabbit:⁠ When life happens, your to-do list grows. Get ahead of it now and get fifteen dollars off your first task at ⁠Taskrabbit.com⁠ or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code FEED. Taskers book up fast, especially for same-day tasks, so book trusted home help today. ⁠Hello Fresh⁠ – Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our 100th episode! Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is current writer of the flagship title X-Men, Jed MacKay! We dive into his prolific work on Black Cat, Avengers, Moon Knight, Nova and of course, our lovable X-Men. We are treated to a preview of the upcoming crossover event DnX before we dive into a new segment we call THE SCOOP where Jed has to answer questions like: - Which of this current team of X-Men is simply trying too hard? - Is the resurrection linked disease actually just Astra pranking Magneto? - When will we get "3K Was Right" shirts? - Why is Glob Herman the obvious choice for president of the United States of America? - Who is better in bed? Avengers era Beast or evil white Beast? We look at Jed's birth month and year issue - Uncanny X-Men 175 - where Dark Phoenix has returned...or has she? Also in this episode: The insanity of American Thanksgiving Kitty Pryde cosplays as Corsair Professor X steals cable (TV not the kid) Cyclops cries for his mommy and then does some math Cyclops' great weakness is getting shot All this plus we answer questions like "Is Mastermind redeemable?" and "Will Mr. Sinister join Cyclops' X-Men team during Jed's run?" What does any of this mean for Jed's future? Tune in to find out! Also this week: a bonus interview with comic artist Phillip Sevy to discuss their new creator owner comic co-penned with another previous guest, Christie Porter, that is simply unbelievable! Jed Mackay is a prolific and influential comic book writer best known for his expansive, character-rich work at Marvel. Rising to prominence with acclaimed runs on titles like Black Cat, Moon Knight, and Doctor Strange, MacKay has developed a reputation for blending high-concept superhero storytelling with sharp humor and strong emotional grounding. He currently serves as the writer of flagship series including X-Men and Avengers, making him one of the rare creators to simultaneously helm both teams in the Marvel Universe—a distinction not seen since Roy Thomas. A chief architect of the “Age of Revelation” era of the X-books, Jed maintains a clear focus on character voice and team dynamics. Outside of Marvel, he has also written for publishers like Boom! Studios, including work on Magic: The Gathering, showcasing his range across genres and franchises. He has recently been writing X-Men, Avengers, Moon Knight and even everyone's former New Warrior turned army of one Nova: Centurion. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this guided meditation, Lodro Rinzler leads you through a gentle practice of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and reconnecting with your basic goodness. Beginning with simple breath awareness, this meditation helps you return to the present moment with kindness and without judgment.In the second half of the practice, you'll explore your emotional landscape using a powerful “yes, and” approach: acknowledging difficult feelings while also noticing the goodness that exists alongside them. This practice is a reminder that you are more than your emotions, and that peace, beauty, and connection can still be present even in hard moments.Episode #222: You Are Enough Meditation with Lodro RinzlerIf you'd like to practice with others and bring these ideas into your life, join our weekly meditation community with Scott.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. For our 99th episode of X-Men Horoscopes we have sinned and now we must pay for those sins by discussing Inhumans vs X-Men. Thankfully we have three of the co-hosts of Homo Superior to make it absolutely delightful. Adam Koussari, Brent Wingate and Clarke Whitehead join us to discuss the founding of the Homo Superior podcast which occurred the same month that Xorn, Archangel and Sebastian Shaw took over New Attilan (what?!). Also in this episode: F M K: Sebastian Shaw, Xorn and Archangel Brent loves Jubilee so much Sometimes your kid is just better off as a dragon in another realm Limbo = X-Men jail Are the terrigen mists just crack? Xorn as Buddhist representation That ribbon dancing Inhuman Xorn just keeps telling everyone to calm down Gloopshitto gets an eye patch Lodro's awkward Cullen Bunn run in All this plus we answer questions about Colossus' pubic hair and whether Havok is a twink or a twunk. What does any of this mean for the future of the Homo Superior podcast? Tune in to find out!   The Homo Superior podcast provides smart analysis and dumb jokes about the latest and greatest of X-Men and MCU content. Today we have on the show everyone's favorite DJ/Power Pack fan Adam Koussari, writer, game developer, Jubilee lover and home cook Brent Wingate and theatre teacher and dramaturg/host of Clarke's Corner, Clarke Whitehead. You can follow their podcast on Instagram!   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if that voice telling you you're broken or fundamentally flawed is wrong? That's the radical message of today's guest, Buddhist teacher and best-selling author Lodro Rinzler.His new book is called Your Good, You Are Enough. Lodro teaches a powerful idea from Tibetan Buddhism called basic goodness, that beneath all our self-doubt, anger, and anxiety, there's something awake and whole already present in us. It sounds like a self-help slogan, but in fact, it's something we can directly experience ourselves in meditation and in everyday life.In this conversation, Lodro talks about how to trust your own goodness without using this powerful idea as an excuse to avoid growth. And how to see goodness in difficult people without excusing harm.Episode #221: You Are Good, You Are Enough with Lodro RinzlerIf you'd like to practice with others and bring these ideas into your life, join our weekly meditation community with Scott.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have the incredible comics writer Stephanie Williams on the show. We dive into the history behind her creator-owned comic Roots of Madness as well as her very fun runs writing X-Men Unlimited Infinity comics. We then tackle Uncanny X-Men 35 (Legacy 599) which came out the month and year her son was born and showcases a heartbreaking story of the meteoric rise and fall of everyone's favorite egg-hatching mutant, Goldballs. Also on this episode: Writing during the Krakoa Era while knowing your characters are about to get massacred Cyclops won't touch Emma with Namor's trident Goldballs has the best font The Hellfire Club has tax issues Klaw just wants to get groceries without being attacked Nightcrawler should teleport with air fresheners All this plus which X-Men is going to babysit Stephanie's kid. What does any of this mean for his future? Tune in to find out! Stephanie Williams is a comic book writer and creative producer known for her vibrant, character-driven storytelling and commitment to expanding representation within the industry. She has written for major publishers including DC and Marvel Comics, contributing to titles such as Nubia & the Amazons and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. A co-founder of the platform Black Women in Comics Collective, Williams has also been a leading voice in advocating for diversity and inclusion in comics. Her work often blends action, humor, and emotional depth while centering underrepresented heroes, helping shape a more inclusive future for the medium. X-Men fans will know her for writing stories like X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic, where she explored character-driven arcs within the Krakoan era, Marvel's Voices: Legacy and Marvel Voices: Pride, Spider-Verse Unlimited and Spider-Man Unlimited Infinity Comic. She is currently writing the new Street Sharks revival for IDW Publishing and just wrapped the simply awesome Roots of Madness, inspired by the life of Madame CJ Walker. You can connect with her on Instagram, Bluesky and Threads. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Mental Training Lab, I sit down with Buddhist teacher, meditation teacher, and author Lodro Rinzler to explore a concept that has powerful implications for athletes, leaders, and high performers: basic goodness.So many of us operate from the quiet assumption that we're not enough. Not successful enough, disciplined enough, accomplished enough, or mentally tough enough. Lodro's work and new book “You Are Good, You Are Enough” challenge that story at the root, offering the possibility that beneath the striving, self-doubt, anxiety, and the insatiable need to achieve, there is something fundamentally whole and worthy already present.Together, we unpack how meditation functions as mental training, why thoughts don't mean you're “bad” at meditating, and how loving-kindness can help us relate differently to ourselves and others. We also explore the tension between achievement and worth and why so many high performers keep chasing external validation only to discover it doesn't deliver the peace they hoped for.If you've ever felt fueled by the belief that you're not enough, or if you coach athletes and performers who live inside that story, this conversation offers a grounded, practical, and deeply human way to begin relating differently to your own mind.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Learn more about The Mental Training LabConnect with Pete on Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe to the podcast on Apple | SpotifyThis show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.  

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week on the show we have Adam Reck, co-host of the Battle of the Atom podcast and frequent contributor to Comics XF to talk about his birth month and year issue (Uncanny X-Men 136) which is none other than the Dark Phoenix Saga! We discuss the founding of Battle of the Atom podcast and what it means to review and critique our current comic era...while also regularly interacting with those comic's creators. Also in this episode: Jean is hungry Transformers as a gateway drug Lodro is trying out for a Jimmy Carter impersonator contest Cyclops master plan is to tell a woman to calm down The worst time to get engaged ever Hot Bird once again appears after not contributing anything What does any of this mean for Adam's future? Tune in to find out! Adam Reck is the co-host of the X-Men podcast Battle of the Atom and a regular contributor to ComicsXF. He's also the writer/artist behind Bish & Jubez. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the key to overcoming doubt is recognizing that you've been whole all along? Tune in for an insightful conversation with Lodro Rinzler as we explore his new book You Are Good, You Are Enough: Free Yourself from the Trap of Doubt and Return to Basic Goodness. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comLodro Rinzler is a Buddhist teacher and the author of several books, including the international bestseller The Buddha Walks into a Bar. He is also the cofounder of MNDFL meditation studios in New York City. A media- savvy teacher with a robust following across social media and his popular Substack, The Laundry, Lodro speaks directly to a generation grappling with disconnection. His work offers a powerful, optimistic message that recognizing our own goodness is the key to healing the wounds of isolation and fear, proving that even in chaotic times, we are already whole.  https://www.lodrorinzler.comTo learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

Drawing from decades of Buddhist practice and lived experience, Lodro Rinzler helps listeners overcome self-doubt and reconnect with their inherent goodness.Grab a copy of Lodro Rinzler's recently released book, You Are Good, You Are Enough.This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Lodro explore: Keeping an open mind towards all wisdom traditions Lessons from Tibetan master Khandro RinpocheHaving gratitude for obstacles and challenges Recognizing where seeds of doubt have been planted in our livesThe insidious inner voice that tries to convince us we are not complete as isGetting in touch with our awakened natureHow doubt can actually manifest as arrogance (I know better than to trust these people, these things)Capitalism and how industries make money off the idea that we are not okayLearning to love ourselves unconditionallyGrappling with the fact that every human being has inherent, basic goodnessThe gift of offering another our undivided attentionAbout Lodro Rinzler:Lodro Rinzler is a Buddhist meditation teacher and award-winning author of 7 books, including the bestseller The Buddha Walks Into A Bar, and Take Back Your Mind: Buddhist Advice for Anxious Times. He is co-founder of MNDFL Meditation studios in NYC, and was named one of '50 Innovators Shaping the Future of Wellness' by SONIMA. Rinzler's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Good Morning America, CBS, and NBC. He has taught meditation for 20 years in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and has spoken across the world at conferences, universities, Google, Harvard, and the White House. Lodro resides in the Hudson Valley with his wife and their four-legged family of animals. More at LodroRinzler.com “The world is on fire, it's troubling times. I think if we start to recognize basic goodness in one another, then it will really transform the world.” –Lodro RinzlerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The loudest voice in your head might not be telling the truth. When the world feels more divided and more cruel, it gets easier to assume other people are bad and to quietly suspect the same about ourselves. I sit down with Buddhist teacher and author Lodro Rinzler to challenge that reflex with a grounded idea that's both ancient and deeply practical: basic goodness. Not as a slogan, but as something you can recognise in real time, in your body, and in the most ordinary moments of your day.We get specific about how shame and “not enoughness” take over, and why the stories we repeat can become a cocoon that blocks intimacy, courage, and joy. Lodro shares simple mindfulness and meditation practices for seeing thoughts as thoughts, loosening identity labels like “I'm an anxious person”, and returning to what's actually happening right now. We also explore a helpful bridge to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: acceptance is not giving up. When we meet the present clearly, we become more skilful, more honest, and more able to take action without burning ourselves out.Then we zoom out to the culture we're swimming in: subtle advertising, status pressure, and consumerism that profit from insecurity. We talk about why deeper practice and meditation retreats can “reveal the water” and restore perspective, compassion, and agency. If you're searching for self-worth, emotional resilience, and practical tools for mindfulness, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the moment that hit you hardest.Teach mindfulness without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Learn about our Internationally Accredited Certification Program:  https://certify.mindfulnessexercises.com/Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix of:Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you're interested in:Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you're in the right place.Learn more at ...

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is comic writer Alex Paknadel to discuss his current Cyclops series! We dive into how Alex got into the industry initially through being killed off in comics, the most compelling Maggott story ever told, and the premise of the Cyclops mini-series that was left on the cutting room floor because it was simply...too much. Also in this episode: The allure of playing with the underutilized toys in the toy box The banality of evil How Cyclops isn't a buttoned up boy-scout What it means to Claremont a character's powers Colossus is the smartest he's ever been Cyclops cries punches Hot Bird is in a birdcage doing his incredible flying power Wolverine is on bad acid Why you should NOT karate chop Cyclops in the neck All this plus a special peek at the future of the Cyclops series. What does any of this mean for Alex's future? Tune in to find out! Alex Paknadel is a British comic book writer whose work in the X-Men line has brought a sharp psychological and sociopolitical edge to mutant storytelling. Contributing during the Krakoan era, Paknadel has explored themes of identity, power, otherness, and belonging—core to the X-Men mythos—through nuanced character work and morally complex narratives. Known for his precise, thoughtful voice, Paknadel's X-Men stories stand out for their intellectual ambition and emotional resonance within the evolving landscape of Marvel's mutant world. Outside of Marvel, Paknadel has built a reputation in the indie space with acclaimed projects such as Arcadia, Friendo, and All Against All, often exploring themes of class, identity, and systemic power.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We explore why so many of us feel fundamentally flawed and how the Buddhist teaching of basic goodness offers a practical way back to ease. We share meditation-based tools for working with shame, self-doubt, and cultural messages of not-enoughness so we can act with more clarity and care. Buy Lodro Rinzler's Book: You Are Good. You Are Enough.https://a.co/d/078HXYBbLodro's website: https://www.lodrorinzler.com/• why Lodro writes You Are Good, You Are Enough amid divisiveness and rising self-doubt • how to recognise basic goodness through ordinary moments rather than abstract belief • the cocoon of self-stories and the shift from identity to present experience • how acceptance supports commitment and more skillful action in the world • subtle cultural messaging that reinforces not-enoughness and self-judgment • why retreats and longer sits can reset perspective on distraction and presence • choosing space over busy and aligning work with a clear intention • four immeasurables practices including loving-kindness for self and others • a practical “loving-kindness photo” for someone you struggle with • navigating imposter syndrome for mindfulness teachers without chasing perfection • healthy regret versus harmful shame and learning from mistakes • a nuanced view on “evil” as distance from basic goodness rather than a fixed essence Please check out Lodro Rinzler's website at https://www.lodrorinzler.com/ where you can find all those free guided meditations that we talked about, links to his past books, which I highly recommend.Teach mindfulness without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Learn about our Internationally Accredited Certification Program:  https://certify.mindfulnessexercises.com/Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix of:Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you're interested in:Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you're in the right place.Learn more at ...

We're taking on the third and final X-Men title in the From the Ashes' launch, Exceptional X-Men! Katherine Pryde brings us into her headspace as she wrestles with what it means to be a mutant in a post-Krakoa world. Does she even want to be an X-Man?  Part 1: Where We Start - 02:45 | Kate's turning her back on it all! She doesn't want to fight bad guys or train the next generation of mutants, she just wants to slang dranks and run from the weight of responsibility. Good luck! Quickly people start to find her, including new mutants, old friends, and manipulative bad guys. Even her past self has some things to say! We talk about the 13 issue arc of Exceptional X-Men from a full binge perspective. Part 2: Exceptional's Identity Narratives with Lodro Rinzler - 40:37 | We're joined by our friend and X-Pert, Lodro Rinzler! Lodro is a writer, podcaster and Buddhist meditation teacher. We talk through the ways we and characters view ourselves, the narratives we reinforce and the basic goodness that lives within everyone - maybe not Mr. Sinister, jury's still out. Check out Lodro's new book "You Are Good, You Are Enough" to dive further into the themes we discuss, available wherever you get your books. Also listen to X-Men Horoscopes for delightful insights into the lives of X-fans through comics. Part 3: Thoughts and Questions - 01:27:15 | We check in with the voice of the people! We discuss reflections on the series as a whole, lingering questions, predictions and thorns in our sides.  Part 4: X-Men United #1 - 1:41:20 We wrap up our episode with a conversation about the first issue of X-Men United. What does this title bring to the line that's new and different? How does it expand the questions being asked - or ignored - in other titles? And what are the Exceptional kids doing as tutors!? Even Reggie...

If you've ever hit a goal and still heard the same old voice whisper “not enough,” you're not alone and you're not broken. We're joined by bestselling author and meditation teacher Lodro Rinzler to talk about a radically practical idea: basic goodness. Not as a slogan, but as a way to stop outsourcing self-worth to achievement, comparison, and constant optimization.We get honest about the Hollywood myth of meditation and why you don't need incense, a retreat, or two-hour sits for mindfulness to change your life. Lodro breaks meditation down into a simple skill: being present with what's happening right now without judgment, then returning when the mind wanders. We also trace where self-doubt starts, from subtle childhood messages to the societal pressure to always do more, and how those stories turn into anxiety, shame, and imposter syndrome.From there we go deeper: social media “success theater,” ego on both sides of the conversation, and why presence makes you better at relationships and business. We touch on meditation research and brain science, plus the difference between “something bad happened” and “you're bad,” especially when the world feels divided. The big takeaway is a shift from self-improvement to self-recognition: the moment we stop trying to become enough is the moment we start living.Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review. What would you do differently this week if you already believed you were enough?Join the What if it Did Work movement on FacebookGet the Book!www.omarmedrano.comwww.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

In this episode, I talk to Lodro Rinzler about his book, You Are Good, You Are Enough, which explores the Buddhist concept of basic goodness. We discuss how life's experiences can cover our inherent wholeness with "clay"—conditioning and societal messages—leading us to believe we are lacking. The core teaching is that we don't need to add anything to become whole; we need to peel away the layers to reveal the "gold" that's already there. Key takeaways include understanding that the nagging voice of self-doubt doesn't have to drive our actions, and that meditation, or gom, is about becoming familiar with our true nature, not just stress relief. This message is particularly relevant today, offering a powerful counterpoint to a culture that often profits from our sense of inadequacy, and encouraging us to see this inherent goodness not only in ourselves but in others as well.https://amzn.to/4s9kC92https://www.lodrorinzler.com/youaregoodExplore more at eightfoldpath.com: full transcripts, guided meditations, courses, and Noah AI, an AI you can chat with about any episode or teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week are the co-hosts of The Kibitz, Jordan Blok and Connor Goldsmith. We get into the fall of Krakoa, the birth of The Kibitz, the future of CEREBRO and why you should buy Did You Hear About Mimi Green? We cover Jordan's birth month and year issue which is a massive Uncanny X-Men 275 that has space stuff and Savage Land stuff so yeah it's basically the crossover you always wanted but never knew was possible. Also in this episode: Lilandra the space empress who rules an empire in space loses her space throne every other week ZALADANE! Give us a Savage Land fashion show Connor absolutely corrects Lodro's pronunciation of Shiar gods Psylocke is black for a minute The bad guys fell down, just trust us Magneto's to-do list has no time for the Savage Land mutates Zaladane as (potential) daughter of Magneto who also has plotting feathers There's no point in wearing clothes in the Savage Land All this plus ten minutes just on Psylocke meditating naked on a spaceship. What does any of this mean for Jordan's future? Tune in to find out! Jordan Blok is a science journalist who runs the substack The Uptake where you'll get science stories and news covering everything from biology to linguistics, from man-eating deer to outbreak reporting to what's in your dry shampoo. Connor Goldsmith is a podcaster, and writer. In 2020, Connor launched the independent podcast CEREBRO, a character-by-character exploration of Marvel's X-Men comic book franchise. CEREBRO was named one of Entertainment Weekly's 10 best podcasts of 2021, and hailed that year by Ezra Klein as one of his favorite podcasts. In 2022, Connor and his work on CEREBRO were profiled in The New York Times. By 2024, the podcast had achieved over 3 million downloads. His comics debut Did You Hear About Mimi Green? — a horror collaboration with artist Josh Cornillon and letterer Ariana Maher — is forthcoming from Dark Horse in May 2026. Together the two run The Kibitz, the show where a pedantic yapper and a bimbo genius chitchat about whatever the hell they want, often digging into the latest happenings in culture, dissect the news, and simply queen out. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is returning guest, author and comic writer Alex Segura, for a special BOOK LAUNCH EPISODE! That's right! Both Alex Segura and Lodro Rinzler's new books came out two days ago on March 24th and you get the full scoop here. Alex discusses Enemy of My Enemy, a soon-to-be-bestselling Daredevil novel and breaks down what makes up Daredevil's DNA. Lodro relates our comic of the day to his book You Are Good, You Are Enough, which is about coming home to a sense of goodness and wholeness inside of ourselves. We also unpack Alex's comic co-written with previous guest of the show Sara Century, The Forgotten Five, how we all get lost in the trap of doubt at times, and a bonkers Uncanny X-Men issue where Mutina wants to join the X-Men but they don't let anime kids onto the team. Also in this episode: Tom Breevort Nightcrawler has a first date McKenzie gets BAMFed The X-Animals Chekhov's barn What does any of this have to do with the future of these brand-new books entering the world? We try and figure it out and heck maybe you can help us with that. Tune in for more! Alex Segura is the bestselling and award-winning author of Secret Identity, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller, a New York Times Editor's Choice and an NPR Best Mystery of the Year. He's also the author of the acclaimed Pete Fernandez series, as well as the Star Wars novel, Poe Dameron: Free Fall, and the YA Spider-Verse adventure, Araña/Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow. In 2024, he published a sci-fi/espionage novel, Dark Space, co-written with Rob Hart; the graphic novel The Legendary Lynx; Encanto: Nightmares and Sueños; and Alter Ego, a standalone sequel to Secret Identity. Alter Ego was an instant USA Today bestseller, featured in Cosmpolitan, Parade, The Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and described as “thrilling” by the Wall Street Journal and by Lodro Rinzler. In addition to his prose writing he has written a number of comics for Marvel and DC, including Star Wars: Battle of Jakku, Spider-Society, and The Question: All Along the Watchtower. With Michael Moreci he is the writer behind the noir re-launch of Dick Tracy. He lives in New York City with his family. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Struggling with feeling not good enough? In this episode, Lodro Rinzler shares Buddhist wisdom on basic goodness, shame, guilt, boundaries and how to build true self-worth and self-acceptance. In this powerful and compassionate conversation, I sit down with Lodro Rinzler to explore the deeply rooted belief of "I'm not good enough" that show up and affect every aspect of our life. Drawing from his book You Are Good You Are Enough Lodro introduces the Buddhist teaching of basic goodness—the idea that we are inherently whole, worthy, and complete, just as we are. Together, we unpack how shame and guilt shape our healing journey, how these emotions live in the body and mind, and how mindfulness and self-awareness can help us transform our relationship with them. This episode is a grounded, heart-opening invitation to stop striving for worthiness—and start remembering it. ____   Curious to explore how 1:1 mindfulness coaching can support you? Sign up for a complimentary call here . Discover your Overwhelm Archetype here.  Download walking meditations right to your phone and enjoy taking a Centered Walk.    ____   Lodro Rinzler has taught Buddhism for 25 years, starting when he was just 18 years-old. He is the author of seven previous meditation books including the best-selling The Buddha Walks into a Bar. His books Walk Like a Buddha and The Buddha Walks into the Office both have received Independent Publisher Book Awards. Named one of 50 Innovators Shaping the Future of Wellness by SONIMA, Rinzler's work has been featured in The New York Times,The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Good Morning America, CBS, and NBC. He lives in upstate New York with his wife,  daughter and a menagerie of animals. Purchase the book here: https://www.shambhala.com/authors/o-t/lodro-rinzler/you-are-good-you-are-enough.html https://www.instagram.com/lodrorinzler https://www.facebook.com/LodroRinzlerSpeaks

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have cosplay couple Bridgett and Stephen Farruggia on the show to discuss their wedding anniversary issue (X-Men Gold 3) where a weird team of X-Men have to fight an even weirder team of Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to rescue Bill de Blasio. We also play the X-Newlywed Game! How do they measure up to current champions Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly? Not great! Also in this episode: Don't put two fire guys on your team! Magma is hot Johnny Storm Rockslide and Armor are great…at not getting hurt Angel is a negligent billionaire and there should be a repercussion for not giving a f*ck Just let Rachel Summers be Rachel Summers Villains have to ask whether Shadowcat is spelling her name with a K in order to know how seriously they have to take her Nightcrawler drives like Jamie Lee Curtis on The Bear What does any of this mean for the future of their relationship? Tune in to find out! Stephen Farruggia has been involved in live performance theatre for over 30 years. His theatrical resumé consists of over 120 theatrical productions. Studying education and psychology, Stephen has worked as a theatre director and educator in several schools, most recently as the Drama Director at Steven's High School in Rapid City. Stephen's talents can be seen as an actor, director, producer, technical director and set designer. He also shares his gifts as a talented playwright as well, having written 20 original scripts and adaptations. He can sort of be found on Instagram here. Bridgett Farruggia has been making costumes since she was a little girl. Once she discovered her passion for sewing, she earned her degree in fashion design while also working in the costume shop in the college theatre program. She lived in Italy while studying fashion for a part of her education which allowed her to tour and research historic fashions. She currently costumes all of Seraphim theatrical's productions. She also creates custom costumes, wedding gowns and fashions for people all over the US. You can find her cosplay on Instagram here. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is coming out next week - You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have the incredible cosplayer Ødfel on the show to talk about her birth month and year issue where the X-Men are in space doing space stuff for Lilandra who is the empress of a space empire in space. We chat about the most difficult X-Men to cosplay, what it's like living in the sewers and how Joseph Magneto Clone should join Rogue and Gambit in a throuple. Also in this episode: Joseph can wave meteors away because, sure, magnetism Cannonball had one job The best nonsensical space suits ever Bishop doesn't know where to sit in the cafeteria Lodro Googles something he really shouldn't have All this plus some deep talk about the fear of failure. What does any of this mean for Ødfel's future? Tune in to find out! Ødfel is an international cosplayer and internet creator. She is an avid X-Men fan and frequently appears on the YouTube channel Near Mint Condition to talk all things comics. You can catch up with her on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is coming out next month - You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have the extremely talented comic writer Alyssa Wong on the show to talk about their Psylocke, Deadpool and many, many other series. Lodro blows their mind by revealing that they have created over 97 characters for Marvel. We talk about their writing process, Shinobi Shaw hanging out in bathtubs, and a bonkers Shadow King issue that came out during their birth month and year, Uncanny X-Men 278. Also in this episode: - The Shadow King is big - Shinobi Shaw is a sh*tty f*ckboy with daddy issues - Don't bend your enemies to your will; it never goes well for you - Thieves should always dress in bright gold armor...so as to be inconspicuous - Rogue makes out with the Shadow King - Gambit versus Multiple Man = a great fight - Nightcrawler‘s sister girlfriend is back All this plus we ask a question of you, dear listener: What did Moira do in the bedroom that made Banshee turn into a prude? And what does any of this mean for Alyssa's future? Tune in to find out! Alyssa Wong writes award-winning fiction, comics, and games. Their work has won the Nebula, World Fantasy, Alfie, and Locus Awards, and been shortlisted for the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, and Campbell Awards. They are a story architect of Star Wars: The High Republic and co-authored the middle-grade novel Escape From Valo (2024).   Alyssa's comics include Marvel's Psylocke, Deadpool, Alligator Loki, Captain Marvel, Iron Fist, and the GLAAD Award-winning Doctor Aphra Vol 2; Spirit World and Batman: Urban Legends; and titles for Dark Horse and IDW. Previously, Alyssa was a writer at Blizzard Entertainment, where they worked on Overwatch and Overwatch 2. They live in North Carolina and are online as @crashwong. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is coming out next month - You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week on the show we have cosplay couple Aly Moon and Nick Woody to discuss their anniversary issue, a Gail Simone jam (Uncanny X-Men 18) where the well-intentioned mutant "Friendship Festival" goes sideways...and what that means for the future of their relationship. We play the X-Newlywed Game (how could we not?) and also on this episode: Wolverine throws up on Ferris wheels Horse Girl has a bad night Nightcrawler has a nice day The most on fire hospital Jubilee needs a better publicist What does any of this mean for their future as a soon-to-be married couple? Tune in to find out! Aly Moon (@Alymoonnn) is a Tennessee-based cosplayer, nail artist, lifelong Marvel nerd, and proud X-Men enthusiast. When she's not bringing superheroes to life through cosplay or creating nerdy nail art, she's probably found in her garden (because every good mutant needs a soft, earthy side too). Nicholas Woody, also known as TheComicCosplayer, is an extremely passionate cosplayer who loves bringing characters to life. Nightcrawler, Sentry, Ash Williams, and Mister Miracle are just a few examples of his portrayals. From horror movies like Evil Dead and The Shining, to comics such as Moon Knight, the new Marvel Ultimate Comics, and DC Black Label/Vertigo, and even gaming titles like Marvel Rivals and Dead by Daylight, to fandom-related content creation, Nicholas has fully embraced the geek lifestyle. When he's not traveling, creating, gaming, or thrifting, Nicholas enjoys the convention scene! Once a theater kid, always a theater kid—Nick's love for cosplay evolved from his love for acting and theater. Cosplay allows you to be whoever you want to be rather than hoping to play the role you want, which really drew him to the hobby. Formerly based in Texas, and now residing in central Tennessee, Nicholas looks forward to a bright future with his fiancé Aly as they share their passions together in geekdom. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is coming out next month - You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have an incredible drag artist on the show: it's Megan the Maneater y'all! We get into a wild issue for her birth month and year, Uncanny X-Men 305, and get the tea on her experience coming up in the house of a certain RuPaul's Drag Race contestant. Also in this episode: The Easter Egg Assassins Iceman can't be bothered to send AOL instant messages Everyone is biochemical ooze Iceman doesn't know what sex is Justice for Opal Tanaka Ambassador Seltzer Megan calls Lodro a white suburban mom In Bishop's dystopian future there's only one Queer Eye left but he's elevated to god-like status Living skin-tissue stuffed into battle armor And Lodro attempts to explain Cameron Hodge in 30 seconds What does any of this mean for Megan's future? Tune in to find out! Megan the ManEater Yes is an amazing drag queen. She is the current reigning Miss Ice Castle 2026 and is known for her crazy flip stunts and jumping off of a building in the splits. She is a current member of Transcendence cabaret and owns her own booking agency called maneater productions as well as has her own podcast that will be debuting at the end of February called “The Final Boss is a Drag Queen” talking about all things D&D nerdom and drag related intersections.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is everyone's favorite returning Canadian writer who has done a Dazzler series: Jason Loo! We welcome this Eisner-award-winning writer/artist back with an issue where Synch, Wolverine, and Darwin descend into the world of the Children of the Vault (X-Men 18) and the horoscope for his career is either very hopeful...or very dark-night-of-the-soul. But first we talk about his recent X-Vengers series set in the Age of Revelation , his book on mindfulness, Hulk Not Smash, and do a retrospective on his run writing the Dazzler series. Also in this episode: Dani Moonstar as Ted Lasso Which heroes were left out when assembling the X-Vengers Writing the Hellfire Gala during this moment in history Why you should never say you'll be home for dinner The unexplored trauma of having imaginary kids All this plus excellent advice from this excellent human/writer/artist on how to break into comics. What does any of this mean for Jason's career in the future? Tune in to find out! Jason Loo is an Eisner Award–winning cartoonist and comics creator based in Toronto, Canada. He recently wrote the words and songs for the Dazzler mini series, a four-issue mini-series celebrating Marvel's glittering mutant songstress as she hits the road in a globetrotting adventure. In addition to Dazzler and Werewolf By Night: Red Band line, and he penned The Undead Iron Fist, a limited series exploring the rebirth of Danny Rand and the Iron Fist legacy and also the X-Vengers, the totally bonkers fun Avengers story set in the Age of Revelation. Jason also illustrated Hulk Not Smash: Practicing Mindfulness the Mighty Marvel Way, bringing his distinctive visual storytelling to that playful and introspective take on mindfulness. His broader Marvel résumé includes The Sentry (Sentry: Legacy), contributions to Spider-Boy, Infinity Paws, Iron Fist 50th Anniversary Special, and anniversary homages like Howard the Duck 50th. Outside of Marvel, Jason is co-creator (with Chip Zdarsky) of The All-Nighter, a genre-bending comics series from Dark Horse that follows vampires doubling as heroes at an all-night diner, and he won his Eisner Award alongside Zdarsky for Afterlift. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is Cory Petit, a long-time letterer who has had a hand in close to 4000 of the comics you have read. We talk about the Marvel bullpen in the early 2000s, the founding of Virtual Calligraphy and his birth month and year issue which is absolutely uncanny: X-Men 100. Also in this episode: The first ever fastball special Shatnering Wolverine's brain burns The government wants to know “Why mutants?” Wolverine is face blind Stephen Lang's flying gun ship Jean Grey is not a qualified astronaut What does any of this mean for Cory's future? Tune in to find out! Cory Petit is a Brooklyn based artist and comic book letterer. He has spent over 24 years lettering comics include titles such as Avengers, Alias, Guardians of the Galaxy, Ultimate Spider-Man and of course the X-Men. If you have read more than one comic you have likely seen Cory's work. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is artist Taurin Clarke who is just a super wonderful and talented human being and absolutely illustrated your favorite covers. We cover his birth month and year issue (Uncanny X-Men 133) where Wolverine lashes out, Jean Grey is appalling, and Cyclops dies on the astral plane. Also in this episode: the deep dive on Spider-Man no one asked for the deep dive on Suzanne Somers' erotic novels no one asked for but actually needed Wolverine has a great time at the Hellfire Club the first of many times Cyclops is cucked Cyclops and Emma making out on Jean Grey's grave Banshee is always DTF Wearing your ex's skin Angel actually can't see very well Wolverine is the best there is at dumbwaiters All this plus Taurin's X-Men crush. What does any of this mean for his future? Tune in to find out! Taurin Clarke is a celebrated comic book artist and dynamic cover illustrator whose work has become a standout in the modern comics landscape. A Brooklyn native, Taurin has built a reputation for bold, cinematic compositions and vibrant character designs that capture the imagination of fans and collectors alike. Over the years he's contributed striking cover art to an impressive range of major titles across Marvel, DC, and beyond — from Miles Morales: Spider-Man to Deadpool to Black Panther to Storm to X-Men Red to adjectiveless X-Men and Uncanny X-Men variant covers — showcasing his versatility and visual storytelling prowess. His work has also been compiled into The Marvel Art of Taurin Clarke, a deluxe collection celebrating his most iconic Marvel imagery and artistic evolution. Taurin's connection to the X-Men universe runs deep through his covers, where his powerful depictions of mutants and Marvel's broader cast have helped define the look and feel of modern X-Men runs.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is Jasmine Estrada, Audio Producer extraordinaire at Marvel. We discuss her bonkers birth month and year issue where Mikhail takes over the Morlocks and on his first day on the job he decides to flood and kill them all. Can the X-Men stop him? And wtf does any of that say about Jasmine? Also in this episode: Jasmine did had a great first day at her job when she pissed off Michael Jordan Playing tech-support for Walt Simonson and Chris Claremont The Morlock tunnels are actually the next Williamsburg Angel will cry under any tunnel Mikhail is Wacked Angel has no clue who took his wings Professor X has serious upper body strength NYES Dancing naked with plants Kid Omega as a Rorschach test All this plus which X-Men are Scorpios? I want to sugarcoat this one but I can't friends. Jasmine is in trouble. Tune in to find out more! Jasmine Estrada is an audio producer, writer and editor. She's worked with companies like ESPN FiveThirtyEight and Spotify as well as brands like Amazon, ABC, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Forbes, Mastercard, Reebok, SiriusXM, and more. She is an Audio Producer at Marvel where she produced weekly shows like Marvel's Pull List and has helped launch shows like The History of Marvel Comics: Black Panther, Wolverine: La Larga Noche, and Marvel/Method hosted by Method Man. Her work often involves deep research into comic lore, interviewing creators and talent, and finding narrative threads that connect Marvel's histories and characters in engaging ways for listeners. You can usually find her reading comics or hanging out with her dog, Bear. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we welcome back EISNER AWARD WINNING letterer Clayton Cowles for a very fun look at his early education that he will be unpacking in therapy for the next several years. Also in this episode: - Clayton picks love over awards Rogue's booty is in vogue The Morlocks take Manhattan Jean Grey seductively charges into battle Colossus' proposed power creep Somehow explaining Mikhail Rasputin Iceman becomes Waterman Angel is a self-involved dick who is taking step one of therapy and no other steps and is currently single ladies Puberty is a harsh mistress Spprkatz Bishop should not be pulling guns on the police All this plus did you know that brain tumors can make you f- meteors? What does any of this mean for Clayton's future? Tune in to find out! Clayton Cowles is a Ringo-nominated comic book letterer who just won his first Eisner this year. He currently letters X-Men, Uncanny X-Men and much more. In the past, he has worked on House of X, Powers of X, Dark X-Men, Immortal X-Men, Weapon X-Men, two other runs of X-Men, and a host of other X-Men spinoffs. He lives in upstate New York with his sweetie in a house with two cats. You can find him on Instagram, Bluesky and his very fun newsletter. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have on the show 10 year Dashell Delcourt - a lego aficionado and Marvel fan who can also do 75 push ups in a row. Wow. That's a lot of push ups. We discuss his birth month and year issue with his dad, threepeat guest David Delcourt, where Eva Bell becomes either the greatest or worst mutant in the history of mutants. Also in this episode: Gambit's accent is great The best part of the X-Mansion is the carpeting Wolverine and Cyclops can share a bedroom Cyclops has recorded holograms for every eventuality of people dying The X-Men have more X-jets stashed around the house that you do keys You have to touch your forehead to do telepathy It's a whole issue of Eva Bell using her time travel powers to travel in time so strap in. What does any of this mean for Dash's future? Tune in to find out! More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. Welcome to 2026. We hope you survived the experience! This week we're doing your horoscope – that's right, you!  We look at the X-Men issue with a cover date of January 2026 to see what it means for the year ahead for ALL of us. Rogue is a massive lawn ornament and Gambit is blind in response because, sure. It's okay though, because the Outlier teenagers are all grown up and living their best lives JK no one ever does in dystopian futures. Also in this episode: In the Marvel universe you have to wrap your hands if you're blind Spider Girl? Her? Is she funny? Stop trying to make Sentinel Boy a thing Dystopian Ocean 11 sequences In the future Calico is still a horse girl A long tangent about dragons Poor Calico has to live in Denver What does the Age of Revelation say about the year ahead for you and me? Spoiler: it's a roadmap for how to navigate our own societal grief right now. AND THEN! We talk to Stephen Vincent Fiset about his process designing the X-Men Horoscopes shirts and also on the show are 2026 aspirations from special guests: - Luciano Vecchio - the gentlemen from Homo Superior podcast - Arianna Maher - Jason Loo - Karen Czap - Dmanda Martini - Kieron Gillen - Clayton Cowles - Sara Century Tune in for more! More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us today is artist June Brigman, co-creator of Power Pack and artist on some of the most iconic X-Men issues of all time. We get into what the Marvel office was like in the 80s and about how Power Pack gets real dark anytime they talk to the X-Men. Also in this episode: A peek behind the scenes of Secret Wars Professor X thinks of Storm as a woman and it is not great The Doug/Kitty/Piotr love triangle in full effect In the Marvel universe, it's very common to be mugged in botanical gardens Having heart to hearts in the sky What does any of this mean for the future of June's already illustrious career? Tune in to find out! June Brigman is a celebrated comic book artist and illustrator, known for co-creating Marvel's "Power Pack" and illustrating the syndicated newspaper strip "Brenda Starr, Reporter." Her dynamic storytelling and expressive artwork have graced the pages of major publishers like Marvel and DC, featuring characters such as Supergirl, Spider-Man and of course she is well-known as the penciller for some of the most iconic Uncanny X-Men stories of all time. Her contributions to the comic book industry have earned her numerous awards and a dedicated fan base, making her a beloved figure in visual storytelling. She and her husband Roy Richardson serve as the artists for the comic strip Mary Worth and just last year she collaborated with Louise Simonson again for "Power Pack: Into the Storm."   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have current x-artist xtraordinaire Lucas Werneck on the show discussing his rise from kid who loved X-Men Evolution to the artist on just about every major X-Book on the stands right now. We dive into his birth month and year Uncanny X-Men issue 306 where both Candy Southern and Cameron Hodge are back from the dead...or are they?! Also in this episode: What it's like designing lewks for the Hellfire Gala Jean Grey's lips will fall off The most awkward prom of all time Candy Southern looks real good for a dead girl Storm goes on a hot date with no music Cameron Hodge just wants some professional courtesy What does any of this soap opera drama mean for Lucas' future? Tune in to find out! Lucas Werneck is a comic book artist and illustrator. He debuted in the comic book industry in 2019 and has since worked for major publishers, currently working as an exclusive artist for Marvel Comics, producing for titles such as Captain America, Fantastic Four and of course, the X-Men. You know his art if you've read just about any x-title in the last seven years including adjectiveless X-Men, Marauders, Immortal X-Men, Trial of Magneto, Fall of the House of X, Dead X-Men, Storm, Phoenix, all the way up to the current Unbreakable X-Men.    More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is threepeat guest Cassandra Smith back to talk about the X-Men and trans rights as we explore the Uncanny X-Men Issue (13) that came out the month the World Health Organization ruled that being transgender is not a mental disorder. What does a ragtag team of misfit X-Men hiding in a bar and hunting their old enemies have to say about the future of trans rights? Geez. This one is tough. Also in this episode:  Rahne is in her sexy era Cyclops tea bags X-Men villains Putting underwear on over your clothes Havok is bored because all of his friends are dead Lodro is upset by Cyclops' sartorial choices Don't shave the hair off my Barbie! None of the X-Men in this era have hobbies Cyclops sleeps in a single bed What does this Dark Beast-laden issue mean for the future of marginalized communities in these dark times? Tune in to find out!     Cassie Smith is a truly creative person, having trained as an actress, most notably at the celebrated National Youth Theatre of London, who has also successfully dabbled in modeling and voiceover work before settling into her skills as a writer, with her first article published in 2021 detailing her perspective as a transgender girl in the modern world. She is an activist at heart, a champion for LGBTQ rights and the fight against racism, lending her voice as an educational public speaker, shedding light on the history and facts surrounding the culture war on trans people. As an avid comic book reader from an early age, Cassie is considered a “go-to” girl when it comes to comics. This lends perfectly to her super fun content coverage as a bubbly Tiktoker and across social media, diving into nerd culture, comic book characters, history and lore! You can find her on Instagram, TikTok and on her monthly publication at Substack.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we get into the jump and boogie of the brand new SubteXtMen podcast with its host Chapman Blake. We discuss their chronological journey of 6000 comic books starting with Uncanny X-Men 1 in 1963 up to their current reads of 2006 before jumping into their birth month and year issue which a great Alan Davis read: Magneto was just awarded his own nation to rule because he was a Good Boy and didn't end the world and Wolverine is MAD about it and also there was a Magneto clone and he dead now. Also in this episode: the debate on whether Wolverine can be silent with his 500 pounds of metal Magneto has never lived in an apartment in his entire life Wolverine should be nicer to fake dogs Wolverine should know better than to try and surprise Magneto Astra All Along Joseph the Magneto Clone as Western Jesus All this plus EJULP. What does any of it mean for Chapman's future? Tune in to find out! Chapman Blake (they/them) is the host of the upcoming SubteXtMen Podcast! After graduating with a BFA in Musical Theatre and promptly entering retirement, they eventually found the X-Men podcasting community, making appearances on shows like Oh Gosh, Oh Golly, Oh Wow and Graymalkin Lane. Chapman continues to pursue comics scholarship and amateur sociology when not shelving an endless stream of books at their day job.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is current X-artist Phillip Sevy and their partner, comic writer and journalist Christie Porter! We dive into their anniversary issue where Polaris. Is. Pissed. Also in this episode: Skinwalker Ranch Phillip's penis comic Wolverine chooses to be a short king Polaris is bipolar, finished her PhD, and loves coffee - get on board If you're FWB with a cosmic force you assume you know best Iceman isn't a top "To me, my fillings" Jean was right All this and we go deep on the very human thing we all fall into: self doubt. What does any of this mean for their future as a couple? Tune in to find out! Phillip Sevy is an artist who has spent the last few years drawing for Marvel on titles like X-Men (Astonishing, Unlimited, and From the Ashes), Avengers, Venom, Deadpool, and others. They broke into the comics industry through the Top Cow Talent Hunt, where they drew The Tithe and The Freeze, before moving over to Dark Horse for a lengthy run on Tomb Raider. They wrote The House (with artist Drew Zucker), and wrote and drew Triage, Paradox, and Kepler (with David Duchovny). When they're not feverishly working on comics, you can find them (literally) running around their neighborhood, hiking in the hills, or DMing endless sessions of DnD. Check out their website here. Christie Porter is a writer, journalist, editor, and producer based in Salt Lake City, where they live with their found-family. They also write short comics, appearing in “When I Was Young…” An LGBTQIA+ Charity Comic Anthology, “Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Anthology,” A Wave Blue World's “Color of Always,” and Dark Horse's “Headless Horseman” Halloween anthology. Occasionally, they cosplay superheroes, but their only superpower is identifying dog breeds. Check out their website here. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have the amazing cosplay artist Nikki Gnomer aka @kolabearcosplay on the show to talk about a bonkers issue where the time-displaced 1960s teenage X-Men fight an alternate reality Madelyne Pryor and her Hex Men (no that is not a typo this is your brand new favorite team). Also in this episode: Lodro absolutely misunderstands Snow Week Magneto is the responsible adult in the room Teens who struggle with self-worth dabble in black magic The Goblin Queen does bad things and likes it Horny Colossus Cyclops has one move, but he does it really well Miss Sinister loves her naked holograms Psychic rapports are bad for relationships What does any of this mean for Nikki's future as a cosplayer? Tune in to find out! Nikki Gnomer (she/her) is a Minnesota-based cosplayer who brings powerhouse characters—especially from the superhero realm—to life with meticulous craftsmanship and expressive flair. Under her cosplay alias @kolabearcosplay, Nikki channels her love for bold iconic figures (among them a standout affinity for Harley Quinn) into full-on transformations. Rooted in the Twin Cities con scene, she invites fans into her creative journey—whether it's crafting a meticulously detailed costume or redefining a look entirely—and shares both her process and finished pieces across her Instagram, X, and Ko-fi pages. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. For our 75th episode we hang with current Uncanny X-Men artist Luciano Vecchio! He discusses his trajectory to becoming the artist he is today, how he designed the fashion for the recent Hellfire Vigil, and his birth month and year issue which is the NEW MUTANTS Graphic Novel y'all! Also in this episode: Lodro just says, "Jesus Christ, Claremont" every 3 minutes Rahne is the last wolf in all of Scotland If someone disappears from your line of sight, it doesn't mean that they're dead The more powerful Roberto gets, the blacker he gets Donald Pierce is an Inspector Gadget villain with excellent satellite TV Professor X loves bringing teens to funerals Pink is a good choice for your metal goon armor but for skin masks? Not so much Rahne is beautiful and monstrous All this plus Luciano does a better job with his horoscope that our host does. Tune in for the fun! Luciano Vecchio is an acclaimed comic book artist known for his dynamic storytelling and distinctive, cinematic style. He has worked on a wide range of titles across Marvel and DC, bringing characters to life with striking emotion and energy. Among his notable work are contributions to X-Men, Avengers, and Doctor Strange, where his art balances epic action with nuanced character moments. Fans of the show may know him as the artist on the current flagship title Uncanny X-Men although he was quite active during the end of the Krakoa era with pencils in Rise of the Power of X, Resurrection of Magneto, and of course the most recent Hellfire Gala. Luciano's passion for comics is matched by his keen insight into the characters' inner lives, making him a perfect guest to explore the personalities, quirks, and cosmic destinies of the X-Men. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have the delightful co-hosts of the Escape the Mojoverse podcast, Allison and Matt Parent on the show to cover the X-Men issue that came out when Matt was secretly adopted! Wait...checks notes that can't be right. Huh. Turns out it is! The Red Queen (not Jean Grey it's the other one, no no not Madelyne Pryor, the other one the psychic ghost one) has stolen the lock of Jean's hair that Wolverine just happens to keep in his bedroom and is rushing off to pull a hermit crab by making her corpse her new body. Also in this episode: The Zoom backgrounds of comic writers Why the last Nightcrawler solo series is like that person that you dated that you probably shouldn't have dated the X-Newlywed Game is back! Will they do better than Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly? Nope! Tracing Pamela Anderson face onto Emma Frost Pixie's sisters are part of the Sisterhood of Mutants (and didn't invite her) Lodro makes Matt explain Kwannon Calling your FWB to dig up your ex's grave A psychic eruption is absolutely what Emma has once a year with Scott Karma: underestimated and ignored a lot Telepaths know where all their fallen hair is Domino just does stuff The opposite of Christian Girl Autumn What does this mean about the future ramifications of Matt's secret adoption? Tune in to find out! Matt Parent (they/them) is a DFW based performer and teacher who hosts Escape the Mojoverse with their partner Allison, mostly not against Allison's will. Allison Parent (she/they) is a writer and host of Escape the Mojoverse. She likes cats, snacks, and publishing Fanfiction where you will never see it (I asked). More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. Current X-writer Tim Seeley is on the pod talking about the Astonishing X-Men Infinity comic and Rogue: Savage Land! Also: the X-Men are on vacation which is code for teaming up with leprechauns and fighting ambiguously gay super villains,  everyone's favorite odd couple Black Tom Cassidy and the Juggernaut. Also in this episode: Zaladane is a primeval fantasy world witch Exploring Rogue's childhood Tim is made up of Archie and Vampirella comics Absolutely buff leprechauns Eric the Red is a middle manager for the Shi'ar Empire Lodro dated a neuronic tangler in college Colossus does not want you to call Storm a broad Lodro's bad Russian accent Every castle in Ireland has plasma guns All this plus Wolverine's real name reveal as done by a leprechaun. What does any of this mean for Tim's future? Tune in to find out! -- Tim Seeley is one of those “slash” people…a writer-slash-artist. He has drawn a number of different comicbook series including G.I JOE, HALLOWEEN, WILDCATS and EXSANGUINE. His writing work includes New York Times bestselling HACK/SLASH, NIGHTWING, BATMAN ETERNAL, MONEY SHOT and the critically acclaimed REVIVAL. Fans of this show likely know him best for his work writing ROGUE: SAVAGE LAND and the ongoing infinity comic ASTONISHING X-MEN. He has also done consultation work for Cacao Barry, artist Hebru Brantley and Dreamworks Animation, and is an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago. He resides in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and daughter, and works athomewhere he is never far from his 80s action figure collection. Find him over on Instagram here. -- More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com. Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is comic writer/artist Karen Czap aka Karen Charm who was born during the celebration of the 100th issue of the All-New All-Different team and isht. is. wild. We discuss Karen's outstanding comics Fütchi Perf and Four Years before diving into Professor X's very nasty no good day which begins with him waking up in studded bondage gear and ends with nerve gas and trying to get a homicidal teenager to not murder him. Also in this episode: Banshee gets kicked in the face and then tea bagged by his past Firestar's first appearance is not a great look for anyone Professor X gets mugged, saved, dressed in bondage gear The Morlocks have a healer, but they should consider getting a therapist That kid murderer is Psylocke's boyfriend and I guess we're all okay with it now Empath just wants Professor X to like him Warpath will MURDER YOU (actually he won't he'll just take care of your boo boos and get you a warm blanket) Sexbots Emma Frost is the nicest person Firestar knows...maybe she only knows like 3 people? What does any of this mean for Karen's future? Tune in to find out!   Karen Czap is a cartoonist, colorist, and self-decorated “X-Men Fan” living in Providence, RI. They are the author of the heavily vibes-based graphic novels Fütchi Perf and Four Years in addition to several smaller comics in print and online. Their coloring work graces comics published by Scholastic, First Second, Little Brown, and more. They currently serve on the board of the Binch Press / Queer.Archive.Work co-op art studio. Karen is a Taurus sun, Sag moon, Leo rising, and can be found @charmgardens on the social media dot com More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com.   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week Lodro climbs inside the brain of the incredible comic writer Tini Howard to explore how something so fantastic and unique as Marian Heretic (her new creator owned comic out THIS WEEK - go buy it) came to be. We explore everything Catholicism before moving into what it was like to write X-Men during the pandemic with the intense writers room of the Krakoa Era and then look at her birth month/year issue: it's mofo LIFEDEATH II y'all. Also in this episode: XI of Swords A childhood of trying to defend Jubilee's rep Morrisonian Cuntocracy Wolverine and Storm: complicated friends? Friends with benes? All of it? Storm fights a snake (twice. two times. same snake) Storm does not have the training for childbirth, but will absolutely do it anyway Mjnari will die instead of doing the dishes Gambit can help you get a Pop-Tart What does any of this mean for Tini's future? Tune in to find out!   Tini Howard is an incredible comics writer. Her work includes critically-acclaimed runs on Catwoman and Harley Quinn for DC Comics, building Marvel's Krakoan Age of X-Men with a focus on building out Otherworld, writing books like Excalibur, X-Corp, and Betsy Braddock, Captain Britain, as well as her own creator-owned work such as Assassinistas and Euthanauts. Her brand new book Marian Heretic, at the time of this recording, is about to drop from Boom Studios so you should pause, go buy that, and then come back. You can connect with her on Instagram and Substack.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com.   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have the amazing cosplayer/musical theater actor Olivia DeFilippo on the show to talk about a really f-ing weird issue. Olivia was born the month Cerebro's X-Men debuted. You remember them right? No? That's because no one does. The Fake X-Men try and take the mantle from the Real X-Men and it's a lot. Also on this episode: Cosplaying Rogue as Gambit Doing a "Reverse Wanda" Call backs upon call backs Introducing your brand new X-Men team Gray Papaya King Nunneries that are devoted to helping injured birds Tonya Harding as an X-Man Leonardo DiCaprio as an X-Man Professor X is Hole All that plus the total termination of all mutants on earth. What does any of this mean for Olivia's future? Tune in to find out! Olivia DeFilippo, known across socials as @thelibraliv, is an NYC based actor, singer, cosplayer, proud Libra, and forever fangirl. She is best known for her cosplays of her favorite Marvel characters including Rogue, Scarlet Witch, and Black Widow, as well as cosplays from other fandoms…the *other fandoms* mostly being Star Wars and more Star Wars. Olivia is a professional musical theatre performer whose career has taken her to multiple venues across the US, 3 different countries, and a cruise ship. She also co-hosts her own pop culture podcast- Damsels Distressing, with her best friend Chloe.   More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com.   Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week is one of the artists on the current X-Men title, Netho Diaz! We talk about his career trajectory in becoming a comic book artist and the intense pressure of creating 18 titles a year for this incredible run. Also in this episode: Getting involved in comics during the Age of Apocalypse Lodro has to somehow explain Bishop's future Cyclops is the good looking one Bishop loves shopping How Lodro's family history begins in Passaic, NJ What an answering machine is The dregs of humanity hang out at the Waldorf Astoria  All this and a deep dive into how extreme the 90s truly were. What does any of this mean for Netho's future? Tune in to find out! Netho Diaz is an artist whose art can currently be found in the pages of the Marvel Comics flagship title X-MEN, where he has been splitting art duties with Ryan Stegman! Recent Marvel credits also include the critically acclaimed mini-series Daredevil: Black Armor and stints on Predator, Legion of X and Thunderbolts.  Netho's previous professional credits include the Twilight Imperium graphic novel (CMON) and extended runs on various GI Joe projects for IDW Publishing, as well as Dungeons and Dragons (IDW), Halo (Dark Horse), Aquaman and Justice League (DC Comics). More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com. Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week on the show we have Sara Century, host of the Best Issue Ever podcast and co-writer for The Forgotten Five comic (which is truly a lot of fun). We discuss her birth month and year issue - Uncanny X-Men 167 - which is basically mom and dad issues galore, as Professor X is transformed into a Brood Queen and the X-Men have to fight their way through the New Mutants to kill him! What?! Also in this episode: Wolverine is hard to top What Sara would do with a time machine The X-Men meet-fight the New Mutants (it's like a meet-cute only it's not cute like, at all) Kitty Pryde, at the age of 15, is sent to assassinate her teacher with a lava lamp Body horror all over the place Captain Marvel commits genocide for fun The morality of killing the Brood Cyclops probably should've fucked off to space   All this plus someday Gandhi will be quoting Sara Century. What does any of it mean for Sara's future? Tune in to find out! Sara Century is a queer creator with a deep love for the weird. She's been making zines for most of her life with no end in sight, starting with fanzines and working up to the longform essays on film and comic book franchises she's putting out today. She is a former co-host of the podcast Bitches On Comics, and current host of Best Issue Ever. She is also the owner of Sympathetic Lightning Productions, a small photo/video production company operating in the Midwest. Finally, she has a collection of messy queer horror stories available through Weirdpunk Books, A Small Light & Other Stories. To follow her many projects, including essay writing, podcasts, horror fiction, short films, and more, check out saracentury.com. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com. Want to listen to these episodes ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. With us this week are Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, the hivemind on a victory lap having just completed writing NYX and GIANT SIZE X-MEN. We dive into their earliest work (with Alyssa Milano) and their new video game before getting into everything NYX as a reframe of Krakoan culture. We then cover a comic that came out at the very beginning of their collaboration 20 years ago - New X-Men 14 - which is NOT the X-Men you think it is. It's the New Mutants (no, not those New Mutants) going toe-to-toe with the Hellions (no, the other Hellions) and by toe-to-toe I mean dripping in angst and teenage drama because in this series THERE IS NO PUNCHING. Also in this episode: Collin and Jackson play the X-Newlywed Game Why not to name your comic after one of Elon Musk's kids The X-Men if they were a high school tv drama Julian of the Hellions is just horrible and keeps calling the Cuckoos by the dead ones' names What got left on the cutting room floor for NYX What does this school dance of an X-Men issue mean for the future of their collaborative partnership? Tune in to find out! Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly are a classic rivals-turned-brothers story - and a partnership with work that spans across television, comics, novels, podcasts, and feature films. Raised in hippie enclaves, they met in college and have since built a lifelong creative hivemind, becoming NYT-Bestselling comic book creators with three Eisner nominations along the way. They utilize their deep love of world-building and character-centric story on critically-acclaimed titles such as CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY (Marvel), GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (Marvel), BATMAN BEYOND: NEO-YEAR (DC), ONE BAD DAY: CLAYFACE (DC Comics), STAR TREK (IDW) and of course fans of this show know their work on NYX and Giant Sized X-Men. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com. Want to listen to these episodes ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon!