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CEREBRO is a podcast about Marvel's Merry Mutants, the Uncanny X-Men, hosted by Connor Goldsmith. Each episode highlights one character. Tune in for a deep exploration of the 60-year history of this enduring, revolutionary franchise!

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In Episode 127 of CEREBRO, Connor and returning guest Tim Platt (Rude Tales of Magic) flap their arms for justice with Barnell Bohusk, the befriendable Beak! One of the signature characters from Grant Morrison's indelible run on New X-Men, Barnell is... more

In Episode 126 of CEREBRO, the SEASON FIVE PREMIERE, Connor and returning guests Anthony Oliveira (Avengers Academy) and Khaliden Nas (Referential) drink deep of mutant marrow with Marius St. Croix, the execrable Emplate! Created by Scott Lobdell and... more

Hi everyone! Part 2 of the Emplate episode will be coming your way soon, now that my convention schedule is slowing down for a bit.

In the meantime, though, I hope you'll enjoy this recording of the live panel my artist collaborator Josh Cornillon a... more

In Episode 126 of CEREBRO, the SEASON FIVE PREMIERE, Connor and returning guests Anthony Oliveira (Avengers Academy) and Khaliden Nas (Referential) drink deep of mutant marrow with Marius St. Croix, the execrable Emplate! Created by Scott Lobdell and... more

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Tim Platt
Comedian, musician, writer, and performer on Rude Tales of Magic
Rude Tales of Magic
Episode: Episode 127: Barnell Bohusk (feat. Tim Platt)
Anthony Oliveira
Guest, comic writer and editor
Marvel/X-Men comics, Avengers Academy writer
Episode: Episode 126: Marius St. Croix (feat. Anthony Oliveira & Khaliden Nas) — Part Two: Une Saison en Enfer
Khalid Nas
Guest, critic and writer
Academia, queer Muslim cultural analysis
Episode: Episode 126: Marius St. Croix (feat. Anthony Oliveira & Khaliden Nas) — Part Two: Une Saison en Enfer
Khaliden Nas
Academic specializing in queer history and politics
Episode: Episode 126: Marius St. Croix (feat. Anthony Oliveira & Khaliden Nas) — Part One: Les Fleurs du Mal
Josh Cornillon
Artist and collaborator on Marvel Divas era
CEREBRO / Marvel Divas
Episode: Episode 125: Angelica Jones (feat. Josh Cornillon & Holly Raymond) — Part Two: Marvel Diva Down
Holly Raymond
Professor and comics critic
Shelf Dust / Cerebro
Episode: Episode 125: Angelica Jones (feat. Josh Cornillon & Holly Raymond) — Part Two: Marvel Diva Down
Alex Paknadel
Comic book writer known for his work on Cyclops Number One
Marvel Comics
Episode: Interlude: Cyclops vol. 4 (feat. Alex Paknadel)
Scott Platton
Lawyer and cosplayer, host of the podcast Clone Conspiracy
Clone Conspiracy
Episode: Episode 123: Quentin Quire (feat. Scott Platton) — Part One: The Rats & The Children
Justin Park
Guest discussing the character of Mariko Yashida.
Episode: Episode 121: Mariko Yashida (feat. Justin Park) — Part Two: Honor, Duty, and Whatnot

Host

Connor Goldsmith
X-Men comics commentator and interviewer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Actual Real Tears

    Hello Cerebro, flatscan here. Love listening to you and your guests discuss my favorite characters from wonderfully diverse perspectives. “I trimmed my cubes for this” as Iceman’s tagline had me crying actual real tears, too funny! Keep the authentic, hilarious, emotional, intelligent content coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bnhg875
    United States8 months ago
  • Incredible!

    This pod is the absolute best podcast I’ve ever listened to. It is everything you’ve ever wanted from an X-men podcast. It’s like talking to friends about X-men the way you’ve always wanted to. My only complaints are that the new episodes aren’t coming out as frequently as I’d like so I’ve finally caught up and listened to all of them and I need more, and I need the original episodes redone longer and more in depth, I feel like there’s so much more to be said about the first 20-30 episodes. Make... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hollowrogue
    United Statesa year ago
  • THE X-Men Pod

    Goldsmith is an encyclopedia with a mind for continuity and its connections to the real world with an interest in minority voices. This show is funny and honestly something I’ve looked forward to all the time for years now. Make mine Cerebro!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CammGilles
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ever since 2018

    I’ve been listening for a long time. This podcast is what got me back into the Xmen since I was a kid. GOBLIN QUEEN is my favorite. I even created a character inspired off my mother Yankee Thunder and her evil Variant from another universe THE GARGOYLE QUEEN she rules purgatory a place where public domain heroes go to be forgotten lol. And it’s all because of this podcast and Connor

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hendrix NWA
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love the really long episodes

    Podcast Addict
    5
    hellothere55
    a year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many praise the humor, warmth, and lively conversations, describing the experience as talking comics with knowledgeable friends.
Some listeners find the episodes long and repetitive, and say the host can interrupt or talk over guests.
Reviews especially appreciate queer and other minority perspectives, and the links between mutant stories and real-world issues.
A few reviews flag inconsistent volume levels and moments when the host's excitement gets loud.
Listeners value the detailed X-Men continuity knowledge, research, and character-by-character analysis.

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#39
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#113
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#54
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#61
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#137
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#163
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 127: Barnell Bohusk (feat. Tim Platt)
Q: Do you think anyone at Marvel is enough of a monster to actually hurt Beak and Angel's family, or would they get to be happy and safe other than their parents' occasional dips back into superheroing?
They doubt the family will be permanently harmed, though the children may face threats. They consider a tragic loss unlikely to fit these characters' stories.
Episode 127: Barnell Bohusk (feat. Tim Platt)
Q: With that in mind, if Barnell could get past his feelings of helplessness and inadequacy, do you see him one day rising to full hero or even leader status, becoming the legend Tito idolized?
They see Beak as capable of meaningful heroism, as shown when he stands up to Magneto. They suggest bringing him and Angel back in a supporting role, such as mentors or staff who help young mutants.
CEREBRO Live: Did You Hear About Mimi Green? (FlameCon 2026)
Q: What was the hardest part about transitioning from fan to creator while producing a monthly comic?
The biggest challenge was maintaining a strong, cohesive visual language across issues while staying true to the characters and themes we care about, learning to work with editors, and embracing the realities of monthly production without compromising the book's tone.
Episode 105: Cain Marko (feat. Anthony Oliveira)
Q: Why do you think comic writers decided they had to make Black Tom a bigger villain if they wanted Cain to be a hero?
Making Black Tom a greater villain created a moral penalty for Cain, enabling him to become a hero on his own journey of reckoning with his identity. Their relationship dynamic often forces Cain to confront his own feelings of worthiness.
Episode 105: Cain Marko (feat. Anthony Oliveira)
Q: What would be Juggernaut's favorite brand of poppers?
He would probably like Rush or Jungle Juice. If Tom brought him into a shop, he'd probably just ask for the basics as he might feel uncomfortable in such an environment.

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Long-form conversations examine the history of individual X-Men and Marvel mutant characters, following their changing roles across decades of comics, teams, retcons, and major story eras. Connor Goldsmith guides the discussions with detailed continuity knowledge, humor, and close attention to how character arcs reflect themes such as identity, power, trauma, gender, race, and queer representation.

Episodes pair character-by-character analysis with guests who bring perspectives as comic writers, artists, critics, scholars, and longtime fans. The format suits listeners who enjoy extended, deeply researched discussion and are comfortable with spoilers and substantial background on Marvel comics. Its distinctive focus is the connection betwee... more

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2. Anthony Oliveira
3. Khalid Nas
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5. Josh Cornillon
6. Holly Raymond
7. Alex Paknadel
8. Scott Platton

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