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Mutant Studies 101

Dean Coburn
X-Men
Marvel Comics
Wolverine
Hugh Jackman
Dazzler
She-Hulk
Fandom
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Krakoa
Deadpool
Woman Empowerment
Feminism
Logan
Exceptional
Jean Grey
Bryan Singer
Fanfiction
Queer Identity
Pop Culture
Rogue

In which Dean and Morgan answer the question "does the world really need another X-Men podcast?" Every other Tuesday, join your "professors" as they examine the themes, characters, and stories of the long-running Marvel Comics series through the lens of academic theories and scholarship.

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Be prepared to start our psychic affairs and absorb the sins of the father, students! For this week's lecture, your professors are diving REALLY deep into New X-Men 127-133, titled New Worlds. Joining us is comics scholar and host of the SubteXt-Men ... more

Be prepared to fight some kaiju, students! For this BONUS interview, your professors are joined by Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo, the creative team behind NO GODS NO MASTERS for an interview all about the book. They dig deep into the new book, their ... more

It's time, to go back... to the 90s, students! For the week's lecture your hosts are joined by the incomparable Justin Jordan (Freddiesroommate) to chat ALL about the first two episodes of X-Men '97 Season 2!

Topics for this recap include: What is t... more

We are finally talking about the BEST characters in X-Men, the Shi'Ar Imperial Guard!!! For this week's summer session lecture, your hosts are joined by newly appointed best friends of the show Matt and Allison Parent of Escape the Mojoverse to talk ... more

Well... Supergirl is a movie. It is out. It... doesn't work. Your professors want to know why it doesn't work.

Topics for this lecture include: Why doesn't this movie work? How is it that every time it fixes a problem with the comic it creates 3 ne... more

Time to go on a new adventure, students! For this week's lecture, your professors are doing some field trip prep for next week as they head into the stars with Tom King and Bisques Evelyn's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Topics for this lecture includ... more

Hope you're ready to get weird with it, students! For this summer session, your hosts dig deep into New X-Men Annual 1, The Man From Room X! Joining them is Lord Rinzler (X-Men Horoscopes, You Are Good, You Are Enough) to dig deep into the philosophy... more

Welcome to Summer Class, students! For our inaugural Summer Session, we will be diving DEEP into Grant Morrison's seminal run on New X-Men from 2001-2004. Joining us for our first episode is Sara Century (Comics critic, zine maker, and co-creator of ... more

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Chapman Blake
Host of SubteXt-Men podcast, expert on X-Men novels and book club format
SubteXt-Men
Episode: Summer Sessions: New Worlds w/Chapman Blake
Julio Anta
Writer
No Gods No Masters (Boom Studios)
Episode: BONUS: NO GODS NO MASTERS
Jacoby Salcedo
Artist
No Gods No Masters (Boom Studios)
Episode: BONUS: NO GODS NO MASTERS
Justin Jordan
Writer and creator; guest on episode
Marvel/X-Men; writer
Episode: X-Men '97 Season 2 Recap-Eps 1 and 2 feat. Justin Jordan
Matt Parent
Guest from Escape the Mojoverse
Escape the Mojoverse
Episode: Summer Session: Imperial feat. Escape the Mojoverse
Allison Parent
Guest from Escape the Mojoverse
Escape the Mojoverse
Episode: Summer Session: Imperial feat. Escape the Mojoverse
Lodro Rinzler
Owner of X-Men Panels Daily; host of X-Men Horoscopes; straight correspondent of Homo Superior podcast
X-Men Panels Daily / X-Men Horoscopes
Episode: Summer Session Episode 2: The Man From Room X feat. Lord Rinzler
Sara Century
Comics critic and artist; zine maker
Episode: Summer Session: E is For Extinction feat. Sara Century
Chad Anderson
Therapist, father, former Marvel handbooks writer, host of Graymalkin Lane
Graymalkin Lane
Episode: Guest Lecture: The New Adventures of the X-Men w/Chad Anderson

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Dean
Co-hosts and professors hosting Mutant Studies 101, focusing on X-Men through academic lenses
Morgan Ward
Co-host and scholar-host focusing on scholarly discussion of comics and culture

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Summer Session: Imperial feat. Escape the Mojoverse
Q: What makes Germ-Free Generation stand out within Morrison's run?
The arc foregrounds Emma's ruthless empowerment, Beak's struggle with mutated inheritances, and the trio of Logan/Jean, Scott/Emma, Hank/Xavier as core relationship triads, all while exploring themes of belonging, power, and the cost of leadership.
BONUS: NO GODS NO MASTERS
Q: What do you hope readers take away from No Gods No Masters?
Readers should feel the power of collectivism and see how diverse teens come together to survive and fight back, as well as enjoy a compelling, action-filled kaiju story.
BONUS: NO GODS NO MASTERS
Q: Why publish with BOOM! rather than another publisher?
BOOM! offered strong editor support and resources for marketing, which the creators felt would help this commercial idea reach a wider audience in the direct market.
BONUS: NO GODS NO MASTERS
Q: What was the genesis point of this Kaiju book?
The idea started with a fascination for Kaiju as a backdrop, but the focus is on real people and their lives during an invasion, using Kaiju as a metaphor to explore capitalism and social struggles.
Guest Lecture: The New Adventures of the X-Men w/Chad Anderson
Q: How did handbooks influence your approach to X-Men continuity?
Handbooks provided a structured, encyclopedic way to fill gaps, name previously unnamed characters, and translate complex continuity into usable reference material for writers and fans alike.

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Academic-leaning discussions of X-Men and broader comic book culture, blending literary theory, fan culture, and industry insights. Episodes routinely explore character arcs, feminist readings, queer theory, and the cultural impact of comics, often pairing scholarly analysis with behind-the-scenes anecdotes from writers, artists, and critics. A standout pattern is how guests—from Marvel and IDW contributors to comics journalists and cosplay creators—are invited to unpack modern storytelling, representation, and fandom dynamics. The show is notable for its playful, research-oriented tone, field trips into film and adaptation, and frequent cross-pollination between academia and pop culture, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy rigor... more

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