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X-Ray Vision

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!

tv & film

All Episodes

67:22

Stranger Things Finale Reactions

X-Ray Vision ·

2026/01/06

Join us as Jason and Rosie take one last (?) trip to Hawkins, Indiana. They break down the fate of our party, the epilogue, and whether or not the big emotional moments worked for them. Plus, Joelle and Aaron join to give their thoughts on the ambiguous ending and the sneaky MVP’s of the final season. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:14

Winter Gothic, Plus an Interview with Author Lee Lai

X-Ray Vision ·

2026/01/03

Forget Santas and sleighs, it’s time for cold sadness and dark days! The XRV Scream Queens are here to discuss the genre of “winter gothic”, how they each define it and their favorites in this burgeoning subgenre. Joelle’s picks:Sleepy Hollow30 Days of NightKill Bill Rosie’s picks:The LodgeRavenousGingersnaps back Carmen’s picks: Batman ReturnsCrimson PeakMothman Prophecies Plus an interview with Lee Lai, illustrator, cartoonist, and National Book Foundation

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34:13

Heist Movies

X-Ray Vision ·

2026/01/02

Jason and Rosie are joined by producer Ian to dive into one of their favorite film genres: the heist movie. Together, they break down the essential elements that define a great heist film, share some of their all-time favorites from the genre, and wrap up with recommendations for a few lesser-known gems worth checking out. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie:IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision onInstagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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33:28

Fallout Season 2, Episode 3

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/31

Jason and Rosie recap and discuss the latest episode of Fallout season 2. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:22

Live Action Anime, Plus Interview with Stephen Graham...

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/30

Why is it so hard to get live-action adaptations of anime right? Rosie, Carmen, and Ian discuss the challenges these remakes often face, whether the genre is better suited to film or television, and finally share some of their favorite successful adaptations. Plus an interview with Stephen Graham Jones, horror author best known for his works The Only Good Indians, My Heart Is a Chainsaw, and Night of the Mannequins. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray

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42:42

Best Santas in Film, Plus Interview with Vaishnavi Patel

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/26

Jason and Rosie are joined by super producer Ian to discuss their favorite Santa portrayals in film, plus an interview with the author of "We Dance Upon Demons," Vaishnavi Patel. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:42

The State of Anime in 2025

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/26

2025 was a HUGE year for anime, and we’re breaking down what made it hit, from the shows that dominated streaming to the movies that broke the box office. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on InstagramJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:21

Fallout Season 2, Episode 2

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/24

Jason and Rosie recap and discuss season 2 episode 2 of Fallout. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:53

Pluribus | Episode 9: "La Chica o El Mundo"

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/24

Jason and Rosie recap the season one finale of of Pluribus, then bring in producer Ian to discuss the long awaited showdown between Carol and Manousus and what extremes he's willing to go to to save the world, the parallels between the hivemind and abusive/toxic relationships, and finally they share their predictions for what could happen next season. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie:IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision onInstagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee

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39:02

Nontraditional Holiday Movies for the Whole Family,...

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/22

Looking for a movie the whole family can enjoy during the holidays? We’ve got you covered! We discuss what we think makes a good movie to please the whole family amidst the busy holiday season, and then we’ve got six movie suggestions for you to pop on the TV, including dinosaurs, marmalade loving bears, and more! Then, Rosie interviews Tracy Deonn, author of the contemporary fantasy series, The Legendborn Cycle! Read more from Tracy Deonn on her website and follow her on Instagram

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46:57

Pluribus | Episode 8: "Charm Offensive"

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/21

Jason recaps the penultimate episode of Pluribus season one, then brings in producer Ian to discuss Carol’s new tactics for extracting information from the hivemind, Zosia rizzing Carol up, the lore drops we learned, and, finally, their predictions for what could happen in the looming confrontation when Manousos finally reaches Albuquerque in the finale. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie:IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision onInstagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee

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34:11

NEWS: Avengers: Doomsday Teaser, Rob Reiner Tragedy...

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/20

This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down the backlash from Marvel fans who demanded refunds after Avatar: Fire & Ash screenings failed to include the long-awaited Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailer. They discuss what was actually shown in the first of four reportedly planned teasers, then turn to newly released trailers for the Hugh Jackman murder mystery The Sheep Detectives and Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci-fi film Disclosure Day. The episode also includes an

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57:38

Rating Every Single James Cameron Movie From...

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/19

Jason and Rosie are joined by Joelle in their custom-made deep-sea submersible to look back at the illustrious career of the legendary filmmaker James Cameron. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:01

Fallout Season 2, Episode 1 "The Innovator"

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/18

Fallout is back to criticize evil corporations for season 2! Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video! Jason and Rosie are recapping the latest episode, "The Innovator," and discussing their thoughts and their hopes for the season ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:25

IT: Welcome To Derry Season One Discussion (with...

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/16

We aren't ready to say goodbye to the clown just yet! Jason and Rosie are having a discussion of this entire debut season of IT: Welcome To Derry with Scream Queen Joelle Monique, followed by a fantastic interview lead by Rosie with actor Kimberly Guerrero who plays our beloved Rose, Kimberly gives us insights into her collaboration with the Muschietti’s as an indigenous woman and historian, the culture on set and why its important to tell these stories with care and compassion. Follow Jason:

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45:09

IT: Welcome To Derry, Episode 8 “Winter Fire” (with...

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/15

Jason and Rosie are recapping the season one finale of IT: Welcome To Derry, “Winter Fire,” followed by an insightful interview with showrunners Andy & Barbara Muschietti, who tell us about their early obsession with horror growing up in Argentina, their creative process, and what we can look forward to in future seasons. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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46:47

Pluribus | Episode 7: "The Gap"

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/14

Watch out for that tree! Jason and Rosie recap the latest episode of Pluribus and then bring in producer Ian to discuss Manousos' decision to traverse the Darien Gap alone, if Carol has hit rock bottom and what might happen when Carol and Manousos finally meet in person. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie:IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision onInstagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:38

NEWS: Supergirl Trailer Reactions, Disney Partners...

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/13

Jason and Rosie break down the biggest pop culture news of the week, from the new Supergirl and The Boys trailers to the $1 billion deal between Disney and OpenAI. Plus, Aaron and Abu report on the biggest takeaways from The Game Awards. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:24

XRGC: Chair Company Finale, Hamnet & Hedda, Quentin...

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/12

In this week’s episode of group chat, Jason and Rosie are first joined by Aaron to discuss the unexplainable finale Chair Company. Then Joelle joins to make the case for why Hedda and Hamnet are two of this year’s best films. Finally, Jason shares his take on Quentin Tarantino’s opinions of the actor Paul Dano. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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43:18

Our Favorite Things in 2025

X-Ray Vision ·

2025/12/10

Jason and Rosie take stock of a year full of incredible shows, movies, and comics and share some of the best content they enjoyed in 2025. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join theX-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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