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X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Claremont Returns – X-Men 100, Magneto Dark Seduction, & The Neo: The Revolution on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 92:31


Let the Revolution begin! The X-Men transform after the six month gap with all new villains like The Neo, the Goth, the Lost Souls, and more! Join Jean as she becomes Phoenix, Cable, Storm Kitty, Colossus, Gambit, Beast, the new Thunderbird, Psylocke, Rogue, Dani Moonstar, Cecelia Reyes, Nightcrawler – EVERYONE'S HERE! The X-Men go international, into space, and battle the darkest villain they've met – including Tullamore Voge, Lady Deathstrike, Stryfe, & the worst-of-the-worst, as Claremont returns and begins to set up over 15 years of stories! Read along with X-Men 100 - 106 & Annual 2000, The Uncanny X-Men 381 - 386, X-Men Unlimited 27 - 28, & Magneto: Dark Seduction 1 - 4 – it's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
The Road to X-Men Revolution: Claremont's F4 & Doom Part One - An X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast Bonus

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 40:45


Chris Claremont finally returns to the X-Men – but of course, nothing is ever that simple! The X-Men legend finished up a Fantastic Four run as he took back over the merry mutants – and of course, there's characters that appear in his F4 run that make it into the X-Men! The Heroes Reborn universe set up Claremont's run, and features work by CC himself, so strap in as Nico dives in deep and explains Fantastic Four (vol 2) #1 - 13, Avengers (vol 2) #4 - 6 & 12 - 13, Captain America (vol 2) #6 & 12 - 13, Iron Man #6 & 12 - 13, Heroes Reborn: The Return #1 - 4, & Heroes Reborn: Doomsday, Ashema, Masters Of Evil, Young Allies, Rebel, Remnants, & Doom – all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Age Of Apocalypse Epic Book Four on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 87:33


It all ends here! The Age Of Apocalypse was meant to end here and never come back – the visceral and bloody battles rage on every playing field – and the final struggle between Magneto & Apocalypse hits a VIOLENT end. Prepare for the four crossover characters to make it to the main Marvel Universe; the collapse of the mutant empire; the start of Onslaught; and X-Man's NEXT return to the world of the Age Of Apoc. Join the team as they react to the Age Of Apocalypse Epic Book Four featuring Generation Next 4, X-Calibre 4, X-Man 4 (plus 53 - 54), Factor X 4, Gambit & The X-Ternals 4, Amazing X-Men 4, Weapon X 4, X-Universe 2, X-Men Omega, & X-Men: Prime! It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Timetravel & Flashbacks During The Twelve - An X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast Bonus

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 43:12


It's another bonus episode! Join Nico as he covers the time travel and flashback stories that took place around The Twelve! Join the X-Men as Colossus journeys back to Russia with Wolverine & Kurt; discover the origin of Wolverine & Cable's grudge; experience what could be the missing chapter of the Cross-Time Caper with Kitty & Ray; head to the end of time with the power of the Phoenix to battle Apocalypse; and then team up with Daredevil before moving through history with Gambit & Mister Sinister to challenge everything you know about the Thieves & Assassins Guilds! Nico covers X-Men: Liberators #1 - 4, Wolverine/Cable: Guts ‘N Glory, X-Men: True Friends #1 - 3, X-Men: Phoenix #1 - 3, & Gambit (v3) #10 - 15! – it's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

The Republic of Football
Old Men Podcast: Cenac's arrival and the Red Raider rematch

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 45:51


Welcome to Episode #69 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. After the total destruction of WVU and ASU this past week, the Houston Cougars are now 17-1, 5-0 in the Big 12, and tied atop the conference standings.  Saturday, the Coogs face a critical rematch with Texas Tech in Lubbock.  After five games of Big 12 conference play, the 3 old men discuss whether "Chris Cenac has turned the corner for this Cougar team?" Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the two wins over WVU and ASU and discuss Cenac's transformation as he bids to become a main cog in a Cougar March Madness run.  We then preview Red Raider Rematch so fans are well-informed heading into a big weekend. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com YouTube Page; we're also available via Dave Campbell's College Podcast Network as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Apocalypse: The Twelve & Ages Of Apocalypse on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 99:43


One of the biggest X-Men crossovers ever, more than a decade in the making – Apocalypse: The Twelve! To this day, the events of Apoc: The Twelve continue to affect the characters, canon, and conflicts of the X-Men, whether it's the introduction of scientific magic into En Sabah Nur's narrative, Scott Summer's descent into madness, or the permanent changes to X-Man; then journey to the Ages of Apocalypse – a series of timelines like none before them; and lastly, journey to the Revolution with X-Men: Powerless! Read along with a look at Apocalypse: The Twelve, Ages Of Apocalypse, & X-Men: Powerless featuring featuring The Uncanny X-Men 376 - 380, Cable 73 - 78, X-Men 96 - 99, Wolverine 146 - 149, X-Men Unlimited 26, X-Man #59 - 60, X-51: The Machine Man #7, & The Uncanny X-Men Annual '99. It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Mutant X - An X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast Bonus

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 58:05


Journey to Earth 1298 – the home of the deadly, dangerous MUTANT X! Nico gives a complete summary and review of the series, a manic and wild ride through Alex Summers's and the X-Men's history through a tortured, twisted lens! Alex is stranded in another universe, in another Havok's body, and meets his version of X-Factor – THE SIX, featuring Iceman, Bloodstorm (Ororo Munroe), The Fallen (Warren Worthington III), The Brute (Hank McCoy), & Marvel Woman (Maddie Pryor)!? Join them as they battle the Goblin Queen, Onslaught, Dracula, & more on a crazy, unforgettable AU adventure! Check out X-Factor #149, Mutant X #1 - 32, & Mutant X Annuals 1999, 2000, & 2001 – it's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Age Of Apocalypse Epic Book Three on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 87:33


The X-Men's darkest days (so far) continue in The Age Of Apocalypse! The truth about Mystique comes out in the pages of X-Calibre; the Astonishing & Amazing X-Men continue to work to save Charlie and bring down the dystopia of Apocalypse; Gen Next works to save Illyana but at what cost; the X-Man saga continues to pull Nate in multiple directions; Factor X takes a shocking turn with brother on brother; Weapon X & Gambit both reveal traitors; & X-Universe paints a bleak picture for humanity. Follow our penultimate AoA episode with Age Of Apocalypse Epic Book Three featuring X-Calibre 2 - 3, Astonishing X-Men 2 - 4, Generation Next 2 - 3, X-Man 2 - 3, Factor X 3, Amazing X-Men 3, Weapon X 3, Gambit & The X-Ternals 3, & X-Universe 1. It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
X-Men: The Shattering Part Two - Solo Heroes on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 60:33


The X-Men didn't just Shatter — they set the stage for one of the darkest moments in mutant history! But it wasn't just the team titles that got them there. The solo X-titles led to the personal disasters and traumas that brought the X-Men to their knees before Apocalypse. Join Nico for another solo bonus including the issues of Gambit, Cable, & Wolverine leading to their issues of X-Men: The Shattering, and the Bishop stories that take him out of the X-Men (and this century) before his brief return in The Twelve! Check out Gambit #1 - 7 & Annual ‘99, Bishop: The Last X-Men #1 - 14, Wolverine #133 - 149, & Cable #44 - 78. It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
X-Men: The Shattering on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 93:42


The X-Men are falling apart! On the road to the now legendary Apocalypse: The Twelve, the X-Men find themselves shattered – their lives come apart in ways they never expected: Scott, Logan, & Jean team up with Warren, Cable & X-Man to close out the nanites storyline; Bishop & Deathbird get up to time hijinks; Gambit revisits his past; Mystique tests Rogue and Kitty over Destiny's Diaries; Alex & Lorna return (sorta); Marrow comes up against Pitor & Mikhail Rasputin; and then it's time for the autopsy revealing that ***** is the new Death and has been replaced by a ******?! Prepare for the end days with X-Men: The Shattering featuring The Uncanny X-Men 372 - 375, X-Men 92 - 95, The Astonishing X-Men 1 - 3, X-Men Unlimited 025, Wolverine 145, & Gambit 8 - 9. It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

The Republic of Football
Old Men podcast: Texas Tech & Baylor on deck

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 55:01


Welcome to Episode #67 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Happy New Year, everyone!  After critical wins over Arkansas and Cincinnati (with a sloppy MTSU win sandwiched in between), this Cougar team is 13-1 and 1-0 in XII play.  It was a statement win on national TV vs Calipari's Arkansas team, where the Cougar offense was fast, flowing, and in peak form.  Two more wins ended 2025 and opened conference play to start January.  The Coogs are now ranked No. 7 in the AP, with two in-state rivals on deck in Texas Tech & Baylor. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down the 3 games played over the holidays and provide some thoughts on the upcoming games vs Tech & Baylor. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud / YouTube & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
The Rise & Fall Of M-Tech - An X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast Bonus

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 33:39


As the team goes hard on 90s X-Men, it's time to dive deeper into the sidestories, the spinoffs, and more! Introduced in Uncanny X-Men #371, X-Men #91, & X-Men Annual 1999 (plus the pages of Joe Casey's Cable), the M-Tech line featured major tech characters, like Warlock & X-51, plus appearances from the X-Men, Brotherhood, Hellfire Club, and more! Join Nico as he takes a look at all of the issues of M-Tech (after our coverage of the debut arc last episode!), the short-lived Marvel line featuring X-51 #0 - 12, Deathlok #1 - 11, and Warlock #1 - 9! It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Age Of Apocalypse Epic Book Two on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 92:52


The Age Of Apocalypse kicks into gear! Nico & TK continue their detour into the most famous X-Men AU of all time as the official titles of one of the most memorable runs of the 90s launch hard! Join the team as they explore the titles through the Epic Collection Books, putting the narrative in continuity order – Book Two features X-Men Alpha 1, Generation Next 1, Astonishing X-Men 1, X-Calibre 1, Gambit & The X-Ternals 1 - 2, Weapon X 1 - 2, Amazing X-Men 1 - 2, Factor X 1 - 2, & X-Man 1. It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

The Sideline Live Podcast
#202 State of the Game - Golf with Jonny MacCann (The Bogey Men podcast)

The Sideline Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 102:17


On this episode 202, I am joined by golf podcaster Jonny Mac Cann for a deep and dynamic State of the Game golf edition. The aim was to keep the conversation to 40 minutes which we failed at miserably as the 2025 golf season was packed with history and headlines. In a wide-ranging episode we discuss golf media, Irish women's golf, Lauren Walsh , rising stars in the game, and that masters win by Rory. We also dig into the Ryder Cup, will Luke Donald continue as captain and who will over next. Please note the conversation was recorded prior to the departure of Brooks Kepka from Liv. We discuss Liv's pending merger with the PGA and Tom McKibbon. It's an honest, insightful chat that looks at where the game is right now — and where it might be heading next. Check out Jonny's podcast and socials here https://linktr.ee/bogeymenpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
The Magneto War on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 95:54


Magneto is back and he's ready to ruin the X-Men's day. The lead-up to New X-Men continues to gain steam as Alan Davis's legendary-for-The-Twelve run kicks off and sees the return of MAJOR villains like Magneto – and soon Apocalypse. These moments set the stage for the future of X-Men as we know it, and the major relations of significant characters continue to grow – Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Kitty, Gambit, & Rogue – plus more minor characters like Marrow. Join the team as they read late ‘98 into mid ‘99 and even picks up on the threads of classic Excalibur and more. Read along with Uncanny X-Men 366 - 371, X-Men 85 - 91, The Magneto War 1, Magneto Rex 1 - 3, Unlimited 23 - 24, & X-Men Annual 1999 Then, start The Hunt For Xavier, a six-part arc running through Uncanny X-Men 362-364 & X-Men 82-84 (42:10), which reintroduces The Brotherhood, repowers Xavier, and delivers a powerful new villain in…CEREBRO!? Finish things off (58:15) with X-Men & Doctor Doom Annual 1998 (featuring a shocking Onslaught reveal), Unlimited 22 (an early Brian K Vaughn tale), and Uncanny X-Men 365 (a Colossus/Magik holiday ghost story).

The Republic of Football
Old Men Podcast: Arkansas Up Next + Revisiting XII Predictions

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 45:18


Welcome to Episode #66 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Another dominant win, this time over a tricky New Orleans team.  But is this Houston Cougars squad truly equipped to win the XII for a 3rd straight season?  The Coogs are now 10-1, ranked #8 in the AP, and rounding into form on both sides of the ball with XII play right around the corner.  But a final big test awaits this weekend vs. what could be the best team in the SEC, Arkansas. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men break down UNO and provide some thoughts on the upcoming game vs. the Calipari-led Arkansas.  We then revisit our predictions on the Big XII conference race, with all the key non-con games now behind us. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Age Of Apocalypse Epic Book One on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 80:01


Get ready for the Age Of Apocalypse! Nico & TK take a detour into the most famous X-Men AU of all time featuring (mostly only slightly) twisted versions of your favorite characters, the triumph of Apocalypse, and the redemption of Magneto! Join the team as they explore the titles through the Epic Collection Books, putting the narrative in continuity order – Book One features X-Men Chronicles 1 - 2, X-Man #-1 & Annual '96, Tales from The Age of Apocalypse: By the Light, Tales from The Age of Apocalypse: Sinister Bloodlines, & Blink 1 - 4. It's all this and more on an all new X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
Children of The Atom vs Cerebro on X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 89:41


Get ready for X-Men ‘98 - the relaunch that brought everyone home! After years, Kitty, Nightcrawler, Colossus, & Gambit – plus even Charles Xavier himself – return to the X-Men, alongside Storm, Wolverine, Rogue, & Marrow for an era that sets the stage for some of the most major changes in the history of the X-Men! Get ready for The Twelve, New X-Men, Astonishing X-Men, and more with the 1998 relaunch that made it all possible. First up, Nico & TK talk about the kickoff event with Uncanny X-Men 360-361 & X-Men 80-81, which brings the team home (plus X-Men Unlimited 21 featuring Strong Guy, Beast, Multiple Man, and more).  Then, start The Hunt For Xavier, a six-part arc running through Uncanny X-Men 362-364 & X-Men 82-84 (42:10), which reintroduces The Brotherhood, repowers Xavier, and delivers a powerful new villain in…CEREBRO!? Finish things off (58:15) with X-Men & Doctor Doom Annual 1998 (featuring a shocking Onslaught reveal), Unlimited 22 (an early Brian K Vaughn tale), and Uncanny X-Men 365 (a Colossus/Magik holiday ghost story).

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience
X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast - X-Men ‘98 Relaunch!

X is for Podcast: An Uncanny X-Men Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 4:08


Welcome to All New All Different X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast! We've traveled through the X-Men in the 70s, 80s, and the greater Marvel Universe; made stops in DC, and even the Amalgam and crossover universes. And after all those stories, we're ready to return home to the place where it all started: the X-Men comics we love! We're going to jump back into regular coverage of classic X-Men stories, starting with the 1998 relaunch and moving into some of our all time favorite runs, like New X-Men by Morrison, X-Treme X-Men by Claremont, X-Statix by Milligan and Allred, and more. In traditional XI4C fashion, We'll be covering EVERYTHING from these eras, including side trips into titles like Origin, Secret War, and everything relevant to the X-Experience. But that's not all -- in addition to these bi-weekly episodes, we'll be filling in the space between with a complete read of the original Age Of Apocalypse universe through the Epic Collections, take a complete look at the entire original 2099 line, and still bring you special episodes with news, new titles, and the X-Events affecting mutants now. We're so excited to share this all with you, and to help you follow along, here's a rundown of our first few weeks: 12/10/25 - Uncanny X-Men 360-365, X-Men 80-84, X-Men Unlimited 21-22, X-Men & Doctor Doom Annual 1998 12/17/25 - Age Of Apocalypse Book 1: X-Men Chronicles 1-2, X-Man #-1 & Annual '96, Tales from The Age of Apocalypse: By the Light & Sinister Bloodlines 12/24/25 - Uncanny X-Men 366-371, X-Men 85-91, The Magneto War 1, Magneto Rex 1-3, X-Men Unlimited 23-24, X-Men Annual 1999 12/31/25 - Age Of Apocalypse Book 2: X-Men: Alpha, Age of Apocalypse: The Chosen, Generation Next 1, Astonishing X-Men 1, X-Calibre 1, Gambit and the X-Ternals 1-2, Weapon X 1-2, Amazing X-Men 1-2, Factor X 1-2, X-Man 1 01/07/26 - Uncanny X-Men 372-375, X-Men 92-95, Astonishing X-Men (v3) 1-3, Wolverine 145, X-Men Unlimited 25 01/14/26 - News, New Titles, Finales, Guests, & More! 01/21/26 - Uncanny X-Men 376-380, X-Men 96-99, Cable 75-77, X-Man 59, Wolverine 146-148, Uncanny X-Men Annual 1999 01/28/26 - Age Of Apocalypse Book 2: X-Calibre 2-3, Astonishing X-Men 2-4, Generation Next 2-3, X-Man 2-3, Factor X 3, Amazing X-Men 3, Weapon X 3, Gambit & the X-Ternals 3, X-Universe 1 It's all this and more on an all new era of X Is For Comics: An X-Men Podcast! X IS FOR SHOW is a talk show for your favorite media, the same way THE OFFICE was a documentary about a paper company. Every week, THE ACTION PACK gathers to discuss a wide range of entertainment media and news, from film & TV to comics to gaming, music, and beyond. Led by NICO (@NicoAction) and TK (@TKAccidental) with producer KEVO (@KevoReally), as well as a variety of friends and special guests, these LIVE discussions are not to be missed - so be sure to tune in and join us for all the fun!

The North-South Connection
X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #18- A Rogue's Tale & Beauty and the Beast

The North-South Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 75:25


"You took away everything I had. Everything I ever was!"   After an explosive mid-season 2-parter, X-Position returns with a pair of stand-alone episodes picking right back up with the familiar character-focused format. And while another three episodes remain, these installments will actually round out the character spotlights that have come to define the show's second season. "A Rogue's Tale" functions as something of an origin for its titular character, as ghosts of the past come back to inform events in the present. It's a crunchy, lore-heavy episode no doubt satisfying for longtime X-Men fans, featuring a deep dive into Rogue's tortured past, tutelage under Mystique, and a prominent role for Ms. Marvel all reframed to fit the context of this animated universe. It smartly puts Professor Xavier's disappearance to use as a plot point, making clear that the central conflict is only made possible by his absence. Less satisfying is its conclusion, which essentially confines an innocent woman to solitary confinement and calls it a day. While far from being presented as a happy ending, it's unclear where the show ultimately lands on the existential question of how Carol Danvers' disembodied consciousness should be regarded - resulting in some muddled messaging ethically.   On the other side of the coin, "Beauty and the Beast" takes a closer look at Dr. Henry McCoy's interior life, a topic that is naturally of heightened interest given how little time viewers have spent with him relative to other characters. Aside from a quick scene of Hank reminiscing over some family photos, this episode is differentiated from the season's other character studies in that it is largely unconcerned with mining its protagonist's past. The approach makes sense given Beast's relatively stable upbringing. Despite his "heteromorphic" appearance, Beast has largely been presented as the character most at ease with his mutation and public image - whether as a mutant, accomplished scientist, or pardoned felon. Hitting Hank where it hurts the most means discrediting his accolades and good nature - and most pointedly, dashing a promise of love that he has long denied himself - solely on the basis of him being a highly visible mutant. All put to great effect by the militant anti-mutant Graydon Creed. It gives Beast the rare opportunity to cut lose while Wolverine employs the art of subterfuge in a satisfying role reversal, capped off with Creed's ironic comeuppance.   X-TRA: Another version of these episodes might have seen their otherwise disparate plots woven together by way of a common element: none of other than Mystique. While Rogue's upbringing by Mystique is the driving force in "A Rogue's Tale," we also have one side of Graydon Creed's parentage revealed in "Beauty and the Beast." Sabretooth is confirmed to be Creed's father, but his mother in fact being Mystique remains a mystery for another day. Despite this familial connection, the latter is actually the only episode of the season in which Rogue does not appear.

The Republic of Football
Old Men podcast: The Kingston Flemings Showcase

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 53:06


Welcome to Episode #63 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars won a big one over Auburn in Birmingham to get to 4-0 for the season. All three freshmen balled out on the big stage, but ultimately, it was the Kingston Flemings Showcase. Flemings has staked an early claim as the alpha on this season's team.  "Feast Week" games await after playing Rider on Thursday, as the team prepares to travel to Las Vegas to take on Syracuse, Tennessee, & a third team TBD. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss what to look out for with this Houston Cougar team early in the season, as well as provide some quick-hit game summaries and previews. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ben and Skin Show
Why Do Men Podcast More Than Women?

The Ben and Skin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 6:48 Transcription Available


“Why don't women like podcasting—or is the industry just stacked against them?”On this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray tackle an NPR report revealing that podcasting is overwhelmingly dominated by men. The crew dives into the stats, the stereotypes, and the absurdity of gender gaps in broadcasting—while serving up their signature mix of humor and hot takes.

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The Republic of Football
Old Men podcast: Houston returns to No. 1 in the AP Poll

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 52:08


Welcome to Episode #62 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Our Houston Cougars start the 2025-26 season with two wins: beating Lehigh 75-57 to open the season, and then they pull away from a pesky Towson late, 65-48.  Next on the schedule is Oakland, which stayed within 10 of Purdue over the weekend, and then the first big challenge of the season awaits, the Auburn Tigers in Birmingham. Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss what to look out for with this Houston Cougar team early in the season, as well as provide some quick-hit game summaries and previews. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Republic of Football
Old Men podcast: Previewing Big 12 and national title contenders

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 81:53


Welcome to Episode #61 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast!  The 3 Old Men are back with our preseason previews of the Big 12 & what we call our "National Top 8+1 List" of national championship contenders for the season.  Have a listen as we talk through the teams that UH fans need to be aware of during Houston's march through their schedule during the 2025-26 season.   We highlight the elite teams in the Big 12 and on the national scene in this episode. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music:  Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Soul Trap
Mean Mad White Men #podcast #usa #freedom

The Soul Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 80:38


The most despised group of individuals in Western society isn't Al Qaeda, the Mexican drug cartels, or gang members. Instead, the most reviled people in Western, liberal America are Christian, straight, white, conservative males. The average 2025 American male has been reduced to a glorified purse holder, with all forms of masculinity stripped away from him. Join us in this roundtable discussion, where the most despised individuals in America will engage in a conversation about the most despised subjects in America.https://www.thesoultrap.com/Podcast: https://thesoultrap.buzzsprout.com/Support the show

The Mouse And Men
Halloween Haunts 2025 - TMAM Ep 167

The Mouse And Men

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 11:31


Welcome, foolish mortals! This is The Mouse and Men Podcast where we explore the grown-up side of Disney. Bradley gets into a spooky mood thinking about the shows - and live events - that help him get ready for Halloween. TheMouseAndMen.com @TheMouseAndMen - Instagram and X BuyMeACoffee.com/TheMouseAndMen

Sacred
Justin Patrick Pierce on Leaders of Men Podcast

Sacred

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 73:02


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LDS Fishers of Men
Christian Fishers of Men Podcast Episode 46 God Rest Charlie Kirk

LDS Fishers of Men

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 57:55


Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23: 4 Hold to the Rod! iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lds-fishers-of-men/id1607875415 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3EBd9aMSwgO1JrSKN75AEJ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-lds-fishers-of-men-92275180/ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-53623457 Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LDSFishersofMenPodcast Music by: Bensound License code: Q1OTVFJGS7C45DE4 Music: https://www.bensound.com While I am a member in good standing of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the views expressed in my videos are my own and do not officially represent the Church. If there is ever a conflict, the Brethren and the keys are right and I am wrong.

Down the Yellow Brick Pod
Wicked: Part I - "Sentimental Man" with Kevin Bianchi of Sentimental Men Podcast

Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 117:53


Send us a textTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by one half of Sentimental Men Podcast, Kevin Bianchi, to dive into "Sentimental Man"! Rabbit holes include a deep dive in the world of miniatures, details of the Wizard's costume, train route design, and so much more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPA LOOK BACK AT ROADSIDE AMERICA - WHAT WAS INSIDE?Wicked: Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of OzHow ‘Wicked' Built Oscar-Winning Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural Digest‘Wicked' Stars Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum Talk Exploring the Massive Musical GenreBehind The Scenes Of Wicked's Set DesignThe Panorama of the City of New York On Long-Term ViewThe Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. CaroPippi PostMargaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie@sentmenpodcastInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast
Major Spoilers Podcast #1139: The Next Men Podcast

Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 71:17


What comes next, men? We take a look between the covers of The Next Men trade paperback, talk the Fantastic Four movie, Spider-Man vs. The Sinister Sixteen, and West Coast Avengers #9. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN SPIDER-MAN VS. THE SINISTER SIXTEEN Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Artist: Phil Noto Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: July 30, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 SPIDER-MAN VERSUS EVERYONE! PETER PARKER was just trying to have a nice night out, but wouldn't you know it: The Parker Luck has filled his evening with an assortment of some of the MARVEL UNIVERSE'S MOST VILE VILLAINS! J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI saved the wildest of his Marvel pairings for last, and he brought the legendary PHIL NOTO with him for this doozy of a story! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3U1HGrU MATTHEW WEST COAST AVENGERS #9 Writer: Gerry Duggan Artist: Danny Kim Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 22, 2025 As the Church of Ultron clashes with a new iteration, OMEGA ULTRON, the West Coast Avengers race to contain the fallout! But where does their own Ultron stand? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4fe9EdH RODRIGO FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION NEXT MEN VOLUME 1 Writer/Artist: John Byrne Publisher: Dark Horse Comics John Byrne's Next Men gets re-colored and re-packaged! Starting with the prequel story 2112, strap yourself in for a wild ride as the members of Project Next Men are thrust into our world and left to their own (super-powered) devices. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3GMKTsm CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast
Major Spoilers Podcast #1139: The Next Men Podcast

Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 71:16


What comes next, men? We take a look between the covers of The Next Men trade paperback, talk the Fantastic Four movie, Spider-Man vs. The Sinister Sixteen, and West Coast Avengers #9. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN SPIDER-MAN VS. THE SINISTER SIXTEEN Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Artist: Phil Noto Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: July 30, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 SPIDER-MAN VERSUS EVERYONE! PETER PARKER was just trying to have a nice night out, but wouldn't you know it: The Parker Luck has filled his evening with an assortment of some of the MARVEL UNIVERSE'S MOST VILE VILLAINS! J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI saved the wildest of his Marvel pairings for last, and he brought the legendary PHIL NOTO with him for this doozy of a story! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3U1HGrU MATTHEW WEST COAST AVENGERS #9 Writer: Gerry Duggan Artist: Danny Kim Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 22, 2025 As the Church of Ultron clashes with a new iteration, OMEGA ULTRON, the West Coast Avengers race to contain the fallout! But where does their own Ultron stand? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4fe9EdH RODRIGO FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION NEXT MEN VOLUME 1 Writer/Artist: John Byrne Publisher: Dark Horse Comics John Byrne's Next Men gets re-colored and re-packaged! Starting with the prequel story 2112, strap yourself in for a wild ride as the members of Project Next Men are thrust into our world and left to their own (super-powered) devices. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3GMKTsm CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed
Major Spoilers Podcast #1139: The Next Men Podcast

Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 71:16


What comes next, men? We take a look between the covers of The Next Men trade paperback, talk the Fantastic Four movie, Spider-Man vs. The Sinister Sixteen, and West Coast Avengers #9. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN SPIDER-MAN VS. THE SINISTER SIXTEEN Writer: J. Michael Straczynski Artist: Phil Noto Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: July 30, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 SPIDER-MAN VERSUS EVERYONE! PETER PARKER was just trying to have a nice night out, but wouldn't you know it: The Parker Luck has filled his evening with an assortment of some of the MARVEL UNIVERSE'S MOST VILE VILLAINS! J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI saved the wildest of his Marvel pairings for last, and he brought the legendary PHIL NOTO with him for this doozy of a story! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3U1HGrU MATTHEW WEST COAST AVENGERS #9 Writer: Gerry Duggan Artist: Danny Kim Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: July 22, 2025 As the Church of Ultron clashes with a new iteration, OMEGA ULTRON, the West Coast Avengers race to contain the fallout! But where does their own Ultron stand? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4fe9EdH RODRIGO FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION NEXT MEN VOLUME 1 Writer/Artist: John Byrne Publisher: Dark Horse Comics John Byrne's Next Men gets re-colored and re-packaged! Starting with the prequel story 2112, strap yourself in for a wild ride as the members of Project Next Men are thrust into our world and left to their own (super-powered) devices. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3GMKTsm CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

The Republic of Football
Old Men podcast: Chatting with UH Sr. Assoc AD Alvin Franklin

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 42:48


Welcome to another "Special Edition" offseason Episode (#53) of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. Two of the 3 Old Men had the privilege to sit down and chat with Alvin Franklin (Sr Associate Athletics Director / Executive Director of Development at the University of Houston). The landscape in college athletics has shifted beneath our feet with the House Settlement finalizing on June 6th, and fans and listeners have questions amid the ensuing confusion. We spoke to Alvin about all things NIL, revenue sharing, and the Deloitte-led Clearinghouse as it relates to UH. Our questions went far and wide, so hopefully we hit the mark in clarifying some questions for folks (as well as dispelling some of the myths that are out there). - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on https://gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Authorpreneur Podcast  - Writing & Self Publishing Tips
TAP048, Getting Into Reading, Its Hidden Benefits and the Books For Men Podcast with Douglas Vigliotti

The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 22:20


Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with Douglas Vigliotti about getting into reading, its hidden benefits and the Books For Men Podcast. Please note that this is the first part of a two-part interview with Doug. In the second part, I discuss his book, Aristotle for Novelists. I felt that this chat about his podcast and reading was long enough to warrant its own episode. Also, I wanted to avoid clickbaiting because this interview is nineteen minutes long, and the second part is around forty-three minutes long. You get it, I erred on the side of caution and created two episodes.Course, Podcasts, Books, and Tools MentionedCheck Out the Show Notes ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/tap048/The previous Episode ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts058/Books For Men Podcast ⇢ https://booksformen.org/Aristotle For Novelists ⇢ https://douglasvigliotti.com/aristotle-for-novelistsGot a burning question that you would love me to answer on the podcast ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Answers to Questions on Writing from Previous Shows ⇢ https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Products I RecommendScrivener ⇢ https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=authorpreneurpod *Grammarly Premium ⇢ https://www.grammarly.com/Pro Writing Aid ⇢ https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=22911 *AutoCrit ⇢ https://www.autocrit.com/Marlow/Authors.ai ⇢ https://authors.ai/marlowe/?awref=rt2q4bq7zq *Fiverr ⇢ https://www.fiverr.com/DIVI Theme ⇢ https://www.elegantthemes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=66529 *Other Useful LinksLooking for an affordable premade book cover? | https://levillainbookcovers.com/shop/ **Be on the Podcast | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/interview/Host Your Author Website with SiteGround ⇢ https://www.siteground.com/go/authorSupport the showConnect with me on Social MediaDiscord: https://discord.gg/6pXHfz5KFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorpreneurpodcast/X: https://twitter.com/writeradhayYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/authoradhay/Merch Store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/WriterADHay/shop* This is a service or product offered by me** My bookish merchandise store

Christian Outdoors Podcast
345- Forging Men with Josh Vigors

Christian Outdoors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 59:38


Josh Vegors is a happily married father of four boys, and is the host of the Forging of Men Podcast, where he inspires men to pursue strength, faith, and purpose through honest conversations and stories from the outdoors. As an avid outdoorsman and dedicated Christian, Josh encourages men to embody both courage and humility in their daily lives. He brings this unique perspective as a guest on the Christian Outdoors Podcast, sharing insights on how faith and adventure shape his journey and calling. www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.himtnjerky.com www.murrelloptics.com www.jumpmedic.com www.christianoutdoors.org www.citrusafe.com www.elimishieldhunt.com www.mossyoak.com   

The North-South Connection
X-Postion: An X-Men Podcast #17- Time Fugitives Parts 1 & 2

The North-South Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 92:55


"To save my world, I have to help Apocalypse destroy a past one." After four consecutive self-contained episodes, X-MEN wisely ramps up the pace and the tension directly at the season's mid-point with a high-octane two-parter. "Time Fugitives" goes big in all the right aways, logically bringing together the show's resident time travelers Bishop and Cable as their respective futures are placed in direct conflict. Also returning is arch-villain Apocalypse, who is immortalized as a true existential threat unlike any other our heroes have faced by his malignant presence in two of the three distinct timelines tracked across these episodes. With recurring season 2 foes the Friends of Humanity continuing to sow anti-mutant sentiment amongst the public, the script has its hands full juggling a plethora of characters within a dense plot. Nevertheless, with the aid of veteran comics and science fiction writer Elliot S. Maggin pitching in, alongside some clever animation reuse through the magic of time travel, the story makes good on its epic ambitions as a series stand-out and fan favorite. Cable in particular receives a welcome makeover following his introduction as a blank slate, stock badass/mercenary. It's confirmed from the jump that he's a time traveler, though this was probably best avoided in the first season given the proximity of his appearances to Bishop's arrival. Here, that redundancy is treated as a feature rather than a bug, with Bishop's successful efforts to create a better future threatening to unravel Cable's (even more distant) future. Time travel nonsense aside, it comes down to a classic moral dilemma wherein Cable must make the impossible choice between two horrible alternatives. Unlike our initial encounter with the character, this Cable is informed by an actual backstory and origin that the comics had finally settled on -- and all the better for it. Here we meet a world-weary soldier and hardened pragmatist by circumstance, but a principled man nonetheless. More importantly, this Cable is a dedicated leader and father, one who grapples with his conscience constantly in search of any way for his and Bishop's respective worlds to co-exist. Equally clever strategist that he is, Cable's solution is ingenious (and, true to form for this series, accidentally socially relevant over 30 years later). In a season defined by its focus on character development, this reinvention of Cable arguably outshines the high-concept action surrounding it. X-TRA: Though Apocalypse's genetically engineered plague is only referred to once as a "techno-virus," it's fitting that this line is spoken by Cable. When his parentage is ultimately confirmed in X-MEN '97, we learn that Cable is the child of Cyclops and Jean's clone, Madelyne Pryor. Notably, he is exposed to a virus by Mr. Sinister, with symptoms very much resembling (and that Beast even compares to) this very same plague. Sinister's variant is more lethal, prompting Madelyne to send the stricken infant into the future as his only hope of survival.

The MentalEdge Podcast
E. #138 Your Life Is A Song!

The MentalEdge Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 33:14


The 7th Episode of the 7th Season!The completion of the Calibrations Series: Your Life is a Song! its the perfect metaphor for picturing how to manage balance in your life.Just like a live mixing engineer riding the faders, you get to choose what shines out front during each era of your life. You get to choose when some of the faders get pulled back and some pushed forward. With great care you learn how to delicately manage those important faders in your life. Listen to Fernando and Jay describe this powerful analogy and ask youself how you can use this system of thinking to balance all of the most important things in you life to make sure that they get the attention they deserve in the era they deserve it. All without pushing your life's song to the breaking point of undesirable clipping. Spoiler alert, if you manage your mix well, God will manage the master fader and help you turn up your life in 2025!

The North-South Connection
X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #16- X-Men: The Last Stand (X3)

The North-South Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 108:43


We interrupt our regular programming for the third of several periodic check-ins with the X-Men's exploits on the silver screen! This "show within a show" continues with the controversial and bombastic X-MEN: THE LAST STAND. Last stand... that means it's the last one, right? Right?? Oh, you sweet summer 2006 child. Jenny, Tim, and Keithie have some deep thoughts on this one, in ways that may be startling and unexpected.  As quaint as it sounds by today's standards, the trilogy model represented a best-case scenario for any superhero film series in the early 2000s. Three movies was the mark of tremendous success for a genre considered radioactive less than a decade earlier, cementing the legacy of a property that managed to achieve this feat as a certified franchise and reliable money-maker. It also proved to be something of a double-edged sword in that the third entry typically represented the end of the line. Due to the reality of diminishing returns, changing tastes, and the complexities of reassembling an increasingly sprawling ensemble cast, conventional wisdom maintained that this was as far as a studio could realistically push it. Of course, cheaper spin-offs and derivative projects smaller in scope certainly remained in play to continue milking the franchise. But for all intents and purposes, it was three-and-done for the mainline, continuing narrative. Perhaps as a byproduct of the ballooning production and the pressure to turn out a respectable profit against a massively inflated budget, studio oversight tended to increase significantly for this supposed final outing -- arguably at the cost of quality control. In that respect, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND may as well be the poster child for the trilogy treatment kiss of death in blockbuster superhero filmmaking.

The Republic of Football
Old Men podcast: The Coogs are Final Four bound!

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 60:49


Welcome to Episode #50 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are Final Four bound! UH is 34-4 and in the Final Four for a 7th time (tied for 10th all-time across all programs)!  To make it to San Antonio, it took an exquisitely executed, last-second BLOB play against Purdue, followed by a blasting of Tennessee by 19 points in the Elite Eight.  After two de facto road games, Houston now gets to reap the benefits of being able to make this final push in our backyard.   The 3 Old Men recap the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games, and break down the upcoming Duke game (as well as the potentially looming Auburn/Florida game for the National Championship). Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the March Madness results. They also welcome Coach Matthew Mitchell, Houston WBB's huge new hire. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North-South Connection
X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #15: X-Ternally Yours

The North-South Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 57:52


"I don't care about which spirit ladies do what to which Cajuns, I'm here to stop a wedding."   One of the gradual changes apparent in season two's more episodic format, with more zoomed-in, character-centric stories is the corresponding zoom-out on human-mutant relations as a unifying theme. That's not to say it's gone entirely by the wayside - domestic terrorist group the Friends of Humanity and President Kelly's unpopular newfound support for mutants were introduced as conflicts in the season premiere and continue to simmer in the background. The more globe-trotting adventures of subsequent episodes are less overtly concerned with these familiar social dynamics than with the exploration of character backstories, but they can still be read as having something to say about the issue, albeit through more of a geopolitical lens (i.e. the oppression or exploitation of mutants by the state, as dictated by wavering national interests). So while the societal angle might have ceased to be the driving force of every plot, it has managed to play some small part at least in all of this season's one-and-done installments.   That is, until "X-Ternally Yours."   Here we have the first episode of X-Men to be completely divorced from the social implications of mutants in the world at large. That's not necessarily to say the plot is worse off for it -- just that it is undeniably laden in backstory and melodrama. It's Gambit's turn to play protagonist, in a tale of star-crossed lovers with a little Cajun flair. There's perhaps an irony to be observed in the fact that the Thieves and Assassins, so caught up in their insular, centuries-old feud, fail to recognize how the existence of mutants could drastically shift the balance of power, absent the involvement of an ...external... benefactor. As it stands, both Guilds are completely indifferent to Gambit's status as a mutant, which could serve as a convincing motive for the Thieves in particular to bring him back into the fold. The episode has no time for that, however, as it must devote its runtime to establishing the stakes between these warring factions, the role of the tithing ceremony, contrivances to undermine said ceremony, Gambit's history with his jilted bride-to-be, and the X-Men doing their level best to untangle it all. Much of this is deeply silly, of which the script seems keenly aware as it gives Wolverine in particular some choice one-liners that threaten to invalidate the entire conflict. And yet, "X-Ternally Yours" manages to remain more charming than it is disposable by taking advantage of a fun setting and ratcheting up the soapy entertainment so intrinsic to some of the most memorable X-Men comics.   Marvel was understandingly eager to capitalize on Gambit's growing popularity at this time as a new, breakout star character. Striking while the iron was hot, and in an effort to gauge the X-Man's potential as a solo headliner, an eponymous limited series was published that would provide much of the source material for "X-Ternally Yours." In another serendipitous example of cross-media symmetry, said series wound up being released concurrently with the episode's airing (issue #3 of 4 was a little over two weeks away from hitting stores and newsstands). As a standalone television episode, it is less successful than its comics counterpart in giving Gambit a mythology to call his own. That said, given Gambit's versability as a natural lead in any number of genres, from action, to adventure, to romance, to crime, it's curious why Marvel felt that such convoluted world-building was additive in the first place. Regardless, positioning Gambit as a spin-off character was less of a concern for the animated series. Factoring in the production timeline for comics versus that of animation, the show staff would've been working from incredibly early drafts and concept art. When taken as an adaptation of a story that had yet to even be told, it could've turned out a lot worse.   X-TRA: Ghost Rider, who "appeared" as a brief mental image during Gambit's mind scan in "The Final Decision" (S1E12), regrettably does not factor into this blast from the past. Other than serving as one of the series many cameos inserted by director Larry Houston, character's significance to Gambit is presumably referencing an unlikely comics crossover: the team-up between Ghost Rider and the X-Men against parasitic aliens the Brood set in New Orleans! Spanning X-Men #8-9 and Ghost Rider #26-27 during the tail end of Jim Lee's tenure as X-Men co-plotter and artist in 1992, this story features the first appearance of Bella Donna Boudreaux and introduction of the Guilds, setting the stage for Gambit's 1993 limited series and its deep dive into the lore.

The Republic of Football
Old Men podcast: Houston back to the Sweet 16

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 55:49


Welcome to Episode #49 of the No Conference for Old Men Podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 32-4 and back in the Sweet 16 for the sixth-straight year. UH destroyed SIUE and outlasted Gonzaga in a game that should've been in the Elite 8 round.  Now it's into the Sweet 16 in Indianapolis, against four-seed Purdue, which has the ridiculous good fortune to play 70 miles from campus as the lower seed.  But bring it on!  As the 3 Old Men provide a recap of the Tourney games and break down the upcoming Purdue game (as well as the potential looming Tennessee/Kentucky game in the Elite 8).  Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in and discuss the March Madness results, and how poorly their brackets are performing. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The MentalEdge Podcast
E# 137 "That No Contingency Life"

The MentalEdge Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 35:32


Cuz what I Do, don't depend on You!There is a way to live that creates a sense of relevance without the requirement of eventual accolades. It's called...."living a no contingency life." Meaning in short, that you decide you won't rely on recognition to fuel your desire to do what's right. You won't give for the sake of someday receiving. You won't love for the sake of someday being loved. It sounds impossible but it's not...it's all about the focus! and Yes, for us its a work in progress too!This is the 6th episode of the Calibration Season...Season 7Do everything as if you are doing it for the Lord! So dive into this insightful conversation between Fernando and Jay and Be sure to like, subscribe, follow and share!

Double P Podcasts
SEVERANCE s2e10 'Cold Harbor' | Milchick Men podcast Apple TV Plus review recap theory

Double P Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 91:12


In the final episode of Season 2, Mark talks to himself, Dylan leaves himself a note, while the gang games a Gemma goat-gun gamble against Lumon luminaires. Plus rock-out with Milchick's Marching Music Madness and Helly's hell-raising hollering! Goodnight Severance s2 episode 10 'Cold Harbor' breakdown on Apple TV Plus! 00:00 Intro 00:53 Catfish's rating 07:06 Bubba's rating 13:06 Listener ratings 17:15 Correctionss 19:45 Upcoming Podcasts 20:10 What would you like Severed? 21:52 Severance Sillies 26:11 The Birthing Cabin 34:39 Helly's visit from Dad 36:56 Dylan's letter to Dylan 38:58 Completing Cold Harbor 54:24 Innie Uprising! 1:05:59 Outies are s3 villains! 1:09:08 Innies are s3 villains! 1:12:38 Catfish Questions 1:14:55 Feedback Mark forms a shaky alliance in an all-or-nothing play, while the team makes a dangerous last stand. Directed by Ben Stiller Writing Credits  Dan Erickson ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Robby Benson ... Dr. Mauer Sandra Bernhard ... Nurse John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Jane Alexander ... Sissy Cobel James Le Gros ... Hampton Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Eric J Carlson ... Mark Watcher Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #severence

Double P Podcasts
SEVERANCE s2e09 'The After Hours' | Milchick Men podcast Apple TV Plus review theory #Severance

Double P Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 83:07


In the season's penultimate episode, every character is on the move: Burtving buys a ticket on the last train out of town, Miss Huang hops a bus, while Mark makes a bed in a pickup! Dylan departs the severed floor, as Jame jumps down to see his Helly.  Our Severance s2 episode 9 'The After Hours' breakdown on Apple TV Plus! 00:00 Intro 01:22 Catfish's rating 03:23 Bubba's rating 06:43 Correction 08:45 Listener ratings 11:37 Upcoming Podcasts 12:00 What would you like Severed? 14:07 Severance Sillies 18:07 Apple TV Plus Quiz 20:20 Bye Bye Burtving 28:25 Lumon: Milchick, Miss Huang, Mr. Drummond 38:44 Dylan & Gretchen & Dylan 47:53 Helena & Helly deal with Dad 55:40 Ms. Cobel, Devon & Mark 1:04:48 Factory Reset Coming? 1:07:30 Cold Harbor will end with Dead Mauer 1:09:14 Catfish Questions 1:10:25 Feedback Mark and Devon team with an ally. Helly investigates further. Directed by Uta Briesewitz Writing Credits  Dan Erickson ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Robby Benson ... Dr. Mauer Sandra Bernhard ... Nurse John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Jane Alexander ... Sissy Cobel James Le Gros ... Hampton Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Eric J Carlson ... Mark Watcher Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #severence

Double P Podcasts
SEVERANCE s2e08 'Sweet Vitriol' | Milchick Men podcast Apple TV Plus Review Theory #severance

Double P Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 78:15


Harmony Cobel heads home & huffs with Hampton.... but only after sucking oxygen in her late Mother's bed. Speaking of 'sucking', the hosts give the coastal town of Salt's Neck a terrible rating on TripAdvisor! And while Aunt Sissy may live by the 9, what rating will we give the episode? Did ether host love the episode? (See what I did there?) Our Severance s2 episode 8 'Sweet Vitriol' breakdown on Apple TV Plus! 00:00 Intro 01:11 Bubba's rating 06:26 Catfish's rating 10:50 Listener ratings 14:35 Upcoming Podcasts 16:32 What would you like Severed? 18:46 Severance Sillies 20:25 What do you need in Final 2 episodes? 24:15 Episode Deep Dive 38:00 The Testing Floor 50:34 Will listeners disagree with Catfish? 51:19 Drummond & Mauer are the new villains 55:40 Catfish Questions 57:25 Feedback 1:11:23 Can Lumon achieve auto-severing? 1:12:29 More Feedback A Lumon loyalist faces old demons while searching for a missing item. Directed by Ben Stiller Writing Credits  Adam Countee ... (written by) K.C. Perry ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Robby Benson ... Dr. Mauer Sandra Bernhard ... Nurse John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Jane Alexander ... Sissy Cobel James Le Gros ... Hampton Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Eric J Carlson ... Mark Watcher Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #severence

The Republic of Football
Old Men podcast: X-Factors for a deep run in March

The Republic of Football

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 57:34


Welcome to Episode #46 of the No Conference for Old Men podcast. The Houston Cougars are now 26-4 and 18-1 in conference after grinding out a win over Cincinnati and sweeping the Kansas series with a Big Monday physical pounding of KU, where the Cougars pounded the boards and turned the Jayhawks over repeatedly! Next up is Baylor for our final game of this season. The 3 Old Men provide recaps and preview the games this week and then look forward into March to weigh in on "UH X-Factors for a Deep March Run?" Please have a listen as the 3 Old Men weigh in & discuss the topic of the week, as well as provide some quick-hit game summaries and previews. - No Conference for Old Men is available for free via Spotify / Apple Podcast / SoundCloud & the GoCoogs.com website; we're also available via the Republic of Football Podcast feed from the folks at Dave Campbell's Texas Football as their only basketball-centric offering. - Intro / Exit music: Ground Zero provided by FreeBeats.io - Please follow us on gocoogs.com/old-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North-South Connection
X-Position: An X-Men Podcast #14: Repo Man

The North-South Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 55:05


"There's always a choice. You're the one who taught me that." After giving us a glimpse of Wolverine's past in "Red Dawn," the stage was set for a full-length exploration in our very next episode. And with that, season two continues its globe-trotting, introspective character-driven features with a solo outing centered on the enigmatic Canadian X-Man. Notably, the extended flashback at the center of "Repo Man" pulls directly from Barry Windsor-Smith's 1991 Marvel Comics Presents serial, "Weapon X." Violent and atmospheric, this adaptation can't help but suffer in comparison due to the necessity of reigning in the comic's harsher elements for Saturday morning consumption. Beyond that, "Weapon X" had a tenuous relationship with the canon from its inception, with the story calling its own authenticity into question at various points. Nevertheless, "Weapon X" was so well-received that it stood for years as the most definitive account of Wolverine's origin. Later revelations and retcons would muddy the waters, but at this point, the animated series is guided by a very solid pedigree. The inclusion of Alpha Flight, while appreciated from a world-building standpoint, doesn't do this episode many favors in terms of clarity. Outside of shedding some light on Wolverine's past, the plot is concerned with linking two seemingly disparate milestones in Logan's history: how his skeleton came to be laced with adamantium, and his involvement with Alpha Flight. The shadowy, unscrupulous, ultra-militaristic Department H serves as the connective tissue, leading to an ultimately unsatisfying conclusion. If Department H was behind or had knowledge of the Weapon X Project, as the episode suggests, then Logan escaped their clutches by the skin of his teeth, only to soon thereafter coincidentally meet James Hudson, who happens to be the leader of Canada's premiere superhero team, and is brought in to join Alpha Flight, under the purview of... Department H. It begs the question as to how Wolverine was allowed to leave the team in the first place. (To say nothing for the fact that he was given the codename of the project that "created" him, a detail which makes little sense as either another absurd coincidence or as an inside joke by Department H... for the audience's benefit only.) Department H's connection to Weapon X seems like it should come as a major revelation, at least to Logan, but the script doesn't attribute any particular significance to this. Still, it's hard to fault the show for filling in logic gaps that the comics themselves had yet to address, given the time and resources allotted. Wolverine's mysterious past represents a corner of X-Men lore that somehow always manages to be more interesting in theory than in execution. Every resolution offered comes with its own set of brand new questions, and in that sense, "Repo Man" can be considered faithful to the spirit of Wolverine's role throughout the '90s. As a cohesive story, it is ultimately unsatisfying, but almost manages to stick the landing by way of momentum and novelty. It remains to be seen how sustainable that approach will be going forward. X-TRA: This episode was written by Wolverine co-creator Len Wein, his first of four such credits over the course of the series. It's a curious fit, given that Wein chronicled only Wolverine's earliest appearances when the character was effectively a blank slate. He therefore has the unenviable task of cobbling together pieces of a mythology which he had no hand in establishing. It's an admirable effort, and a credit to the production for reaching outside their usual pool of television writers.

The MentalEdge Podcast
E. #136 The Decision Vision

The MentalEdge Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 31:43


Tune in to the 5th episode of the Season 7's Calibration Series. It's a season dedicated to making the most of 2025. This is your year!This episode is about making the most of the blessings that are already sewn into your timeline. Your Victory has already been written and you're marching toward opportunities and blessings everyday.Your ability to make the most of them is directly related to the way you live your life. Are you positioned to utilize the blessing for propulsion or for another rescue that digs you out of a hole. Surely you are thankful for both but, surely one is better than the other. Its you who chooses where to meet the Father...The God of the Valley is also the God of the mountain. Where will his blessing find you next?