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X-Ray Vision

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Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!

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Jason and Rosie break down the incredible finale of Vision Quest season one, and that wild post-credit stinger that nobody expected.

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Continuing with our Impending Doomsday series, Jason and Rosie are recapping 2022's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and discussing why they believe it was included in the lead-up to 'Avengers: Doomsday'.

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Jason and Rosie are joined by producer Joelle to discuss the breaking news regarding James Gunn and Peter Safran being replaced at Skydance as the heads of the DCU; Jeremy Latcham is announced to take over.

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Recent Guests

James Watkins
Film director whose credits include Clayface and Eden Lake
Episode: NEWS: Netflix Layoffs, BioWare Closure + Interview With Clayface Director James Watkins and Stars Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie
Naomi Ackie
Actor who plays Dr. Caitlin Core in Clayface
Episode: NEWS: Netflix Layoffs, BioWare Closure + Interview With Clayface Director James Watkins and Stars Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie
Tom Rhys Harries
Actor who plays Matt Hagen, also known as Clayface
Episode: NEWS: Netflix Layoffs, BioWare Closure + Interview With Clayface Director James Watkins and Stars Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie
Joelle Monique
Producer and executive producer of X-Ray Vision.
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Episode: Lanterns Season 1 Roundtable
Abu Safar
Producer and supervising producer of X-Ray Vision.
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Episode: Lanterns Season 1 Roundtable
Carmen Laurent
Super producer on the show
Scream Queens (Carmen Laurent)
Episode: Resident Evil: Recap, Review, and Roundtable
Hannibal Lecter
Forensic psychiatrist; fictional serial killer
Episode: The People Vs Frank Castle
Karen Page
Trailblazing journalist; friend/ally of Matt Murdock
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Wilson Fisk
Former Mayor of New York; head of Anti-Vigilante Task Force; Kingpin
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Hosts

Jason Concepcion
Host of X-Ray Vision with a long track record in pop culture analysis and nerd culture recaps.
Rosie Knight
Co-host with a sharp eye for nerd culture and lively chemistry with Jason Concepcion.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Jason, Rosie and the rest of their friends bring energy, passion, and fun to the pop culture and entertainment media that they cover on this podcast. If you see me struggling to contain laughing to myself with my ear buds in, I am probably listening to this podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bwalker8590
    a month ago
  • 30 Minute Episode, 15 Minutes of Ads

    Great content, but too may ads. I’m fast forwarding half the episode…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    alicatmeow_
    United Statesa month ago
  • Simply the best!

    Rosie and Jason make me laugh out loud every time I listen. I love that they are uploading videos to YouTube, so I can rewatch my favorite episodes and laugh all over again. This podcast always brightens my day. Keep up the great work X-Ray Vision team!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Max Q K
    United States2 months ago
  • I want to love this

    Can someone please teach them what a bottle episode is?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    artdani
    United States2 months ago
  • WHY IS ROSIE SCREAMING!?

    Recently Rosie has started screaming in response to everything Jason says. Please stop it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    expressanddiscard
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate deep dives and nostalgic recaps across franchises.
Listeners notice strong chemistry but frequent interruptions.
Pacing and ads are common points of critique in reviews.
Some episodes win praise for nerdy humor and passion, others spark debates about balance.
Many praise Jason's enthusiasm while some feel Rosie dominates at times.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#64
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#94
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#191
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#62
Italy/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#92
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#35
Russia/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

NEWS: Netflix Layoffs, BioWare Closure + Interview With Clayface Director James Watkins and Stars Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie
Q: How did you build that kind of tragic romance, doctor-patient, morally gray kind of relationship that's at the heart of the movie?
Ackie said they approached it as a tragedy, shaping the attraction and secrecy carefully so the relationship's progression felt believable in the context of the doctor-patient dynamic.
NEWS: Netflix Layoffs, BioWare Closure + Interview With Clayface Director James Watkins and Stars Tom Rhys Harries and Naomi Ackie
Q: When you were coming to an IP movie like Clayface, did you think you were going to be able to make something that scary?
Watkins said he presented James Gunn with a pitch featuring extreme visual references, and Gunn and the other decision-makers supported committing fully to the film's horror.
NEWS: CinemaCon (Avengers: Doomsday, The Odyssey, Disclosure Day) & Undertone's Ian Tuason
Q: What was the genesis of Undertone according to Ian Tuason?
Tuason explains Undertone started as a radio play, developed into a found footage concept, and evolved into a feature through a collaboration with a producer who encouraged a proper, market-ready production with a larger budget and Dolby Atmos capability.
NEWS: Punisher: One Last Kill Trailer, New Writers Tapped for MCU X-Men Film & Interview with Jonathan Kermah
Q: Jonathan, how did Heal My Heroes come together and what was the origin story behind the book?
Jonathan explains that the book grew from his experiences in poetry and open mic communities, using Spider-Man as a meaningful thread to explore his relationship with his father and other personal heroes, evolving into a broader collection about heroes real and fictional.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S1E03: The Squire
Q: Is this the timing you kind of expected for the story?
I think it's very natural to have this reveal happen here.

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Frequently Asked Questions About X-Ray Vision

What is X-Ray Vision about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A nerd-culture roundtable focused on films, TV, and comics, anchored by two veteran hosts who trade rapid-fire news, deep dives, and speculative takes. Episodes span trailers, casting, crossover talk, character rankings, and recaps, with a signature banter-driven cadence and a penchant for linking current events to fandom lore.

- Noteworthy for its two-host dynamic, data-driven genre chatter, and willingness to debate both classic and obscurer corners of pop culture. The show often blends newsy headlines with thoughtful analysis, lively disagreements, and a fan-friendly appetite for theorycraft and nostalgia, making it a go-to for listeners who want both recaps and nerdy speculation.

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1. The Ringer-Verse
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5. The Big Picture

How many episodes of X-Ray Vision are there?

X-Ray Vision launched 5 years ago and published 647 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on X-Ray Vision include:

1. James Watkins
2. Naomi Ackie
3. Tom Rhys Harries
4. Joelle Monique
5. Abu Safar
6. Carmen Laurent
7. Hannibal Lecter
8. Karen Page

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