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ASH &

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X-Men
Queer Representation
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Nostalgia
Animation
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Storm
Marvel
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Marvel Universe
X-Men Comics
Bigotry
Ash
Evil Jeff
Mutants
Omegas
Xavier
Bastion

Pop culture chaos and cleverness from your new favourite Black & Queer nerds! If we’re in it, behind it or with it, me and a guest are there.

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Latest Episodes

So, Jade come to me and told me I'd be a believer in this theory that marketing is central to anime, not just in the medium but in the stories themselves (and even in the real world). After dropping probably the best debut episode in this pod's histo... more

The final half of the Giant-Size first interview from Connor and Josh about Mimi Green, Diva Dread, horse knee physics, fucked up syntax, drawing fatness with love and thinness ppl can actually detect, shout outs to the teamm, and ALL your questions!... more

"You can't invite the 4 hour podcast man on your podcast and not get 4 hours" kind of sums up this honest, touching, and at times intentionally challenging talk through a "book for the Ozempic age". Josh and Connor talk about the inspiration, friends... more

If you haven't been reading Ride or Die, it's OK; everyone makes mistakes. But Mars (the creator behind this sweet and slightly demonic street race romance) is here to ki about his love for Novas, what it means to not want to be seen, who is the most... more

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Recent Guests

Connor Goldsmith
Writer/creator
Self-published with Josh Cornelius
Episode: ASH& Connor + Josh: Creating Mimi Green and being famous (part 2)
Josh Cornelius
Artist/co-creator
Self-published with Connor Goldsmith
Episode: ASH& Connor + Josh: Creating Mimi Green and being famous (part 2)
Josh Trujillo
Artist and co-creator of Mimi Greene
Self / Dark Horse collaboration
Episode: ASH& Connor + Josh: Creating Mimi Green and being famous (part 1)
Mars Hayward
Long-time comic creator, creator of Ride or Die (Mars Hayward online alias: Marzoid)
Ride or Die (creator)
Episode: ASH& Mars: Creating Black Queer webcomic Ride or Die
DJ Benhameen
DJ, host of Before All Nerds show
Before All Nerds
Episode: ASH& DJ Benhameen: Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze and being a Black comic creator!
Kieron Gillen
Comic writer known for his work on Marvel Comics and original works like Wiccan Divine and Die.
Self-employed comic writer
Episode: What shaped The Power Fantasy and what's next? (ft Kieron Gillen)
Josh Awol
Artist who specializes in character design and is passionate about the X-Men series.
Episode: How do you style Black Mutants (ft @JoshAwol)
Murewa Ayodele
A comic book writer from Nigeria, currently writing the Storm ongoing series for Marvel Comics.
Marvel Comics
Episode: Let's talk about the upcoming Storm book! (ft @Murewayodele)
Kenneth Laster
Author and artist of Zeta Galaxy Outlaws, involved in indie comics
Episode: What's the story behind new indie Zeta Galaxy Outlaws (ft @disasterlaster)

Host

Ashley Alleyne
Host of Astonishing X of Words; co-host of ASH &; vocal and engaged in nerd culture conversations with a focus on representation and queer Black perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • Volume

    Very good podcast but I wish the audio wasn’t so low. Running through my playlist I always have to stop and turn this one up. Then I have to stop and turn it down when it’s over or I have someone screaming in my ear.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ericho247365
    United States3 years ago
  • X of joy

    Short, smart, very funny and insightful takes on our merry band of Mutants!

    Love

    @NSnikt on Twitter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jelcander
    Sweden4 years ago
  • WindDance Forever

    She is the BEST! The world needs MORE OF HER

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wind Dancer 5Ver
    United States4 years ago
  • Quick and engaging

    Host Ash and guest provide insightful and thought provoking discussion on the X-Men in a quick format podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ke222222
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic!!!!

    Love it! Great concept, quality and execution. FUN banter with interesting topics and questions. Would love it if it went longer, since discussions are so enticing to hear further! 30 minutes to 1 hour would be a dream!! ;)))) PS LOVE ACADEMY X = WIND DANCER FOREVER ALSO the host has a HOT voice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WindDancerForever
    United States5 years ago

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Audio quality and episode depth are common areas for improvement, but content is consistently entertaining.
Episodes are bite-sized and engaging, with insightful perspectives on comics and culture.
Guests are described as insightful and the host pulls out strong insights from conversations.
The show is loved for its energy and strong focus on representation in nerd culture.
Listeners praise the host's charisma and thoughtful banter with guests.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ASH& Connor + Josh: Creating Mimi Green and being famous (part 2)
Q: What would Mimi Green's Real Housewife tagline be?
They brainstorm multiple taglines reflecting her persona, including lines about being funny and not always nice, while acknowledging fan expectations and how to balance humor with candor in the character.
ASH& Connor + Josh: Creating Mimi Green and being famous (part 2)
Q: What excited and challenged you the most about writing/drawing the book?
Connor and Josh discuss the thrill of building something from the ground up with personal artistic control, the fear of big scope, and the ongoing challenge of balancing cliffhangers with four-issue structure to keep readers invested.
ASH& Connor + Josh: Creating Mimi Green and being famous (part 2)
Q: How did you decide to make the main character visually distinctive?
Josh explains that Mimi's roots growth, distinct yellow glasses, and carefully chosen fashion create immediate visual recognition so she could be identified at a glance in any scene, making her a memorable anchor across stories.
SPECIAL: There can only be 3 omegas, who do you keep? (ft @idreaminviolet, @christoperXCI_, @shemaybeawitch)
Q: Can you give a quick recap of your choices?
Alex chose Iska, Storm, and Franklin Richards, while Chris opted for Lactua, Stubnar, and Zylo, and Julio selected Storm, Tuca, and Jean.
What's it like being a Black content creator (ft @tiffiestarchild)
Q: What are you watching now that you think, like if you had to give me a, you need to watch this list of like three?
I recommend Castlevania, Intergalactic, and Craig Of The Creek for their unique storytelling and nostalgia.

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What is ASH & about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A witty, culture-forward discussion show led by a Black queer host and a rotating set of guests, focusing on comics, film, and broader nerd culture through a lens of representation and community. Episodes mix deep dives into character motivation, world-building, and creative process with quick-fire pop culture takes, often exploring identity, race, and gender within fan communities. Notable strengths include concise, high-energy formats, thoughtful guest perspectives, and a commitment to authentic cultural representation, with a tendency toward bite-sized but insightful conversations that leave room for future explorations.

What may stand out to potential listeners is the show's blend of nerdy analysis with lived experience, a welcoming ho... more

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Recent guests on ASH & include:

1. Connor Goldsmith
2. Josh Cornelius
3. Josh Trujillo
4. Mars Hayward
5. DJ Benhameen
6. Kieron Gillen
7. Josh Awol
8. Murewa Ayodele

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