The Uncanny X-Cast

The best podcast out there for reviews, news and more on Marvel's Merry Mutants - The X-Men! So if you like hearing talk about Wolverine, Deadpool, Cyclops, Cypher, Linguini, Nefaria, baseball, vasectomies, musical numbers, nuclear blasts, and more, than this is the show for you.

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 197 01/17/2025

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 197 The Beautiful and Tragic Love Life of Count Luchino Nefaria This week in Retro Reviews we look at Uncanny X-Men 315, X-Force 37, and the Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix 1 - 4. We also take a look at our top 5 movies and television shows of 2024. But there's more! Aruba, baseball, dangerously high decks, and a visit from an old, old friend. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/34898005

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 196 10/04/2024

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 196 A VERY SCIENTIFIC LOOK AT THE COST OF MAKING A COMIC BOOK This week on The Uncanny X-Cast, we take a look at more the From The Ashes Relaunch with Uncanny 1, Exceptional X-Men 1, and NYX 1 1. In Retro Reviews we look at Uncanny 313 and 314, X-Men 33 and 34, and X-Force 35 and 36. We also finally review Deadpool & Wolverine, and take a look at next possible steps for the MCU. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/33330177

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 195 08/02/2024

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 195 Finally recording during a busy summer, and Rob and Brian look at Uncanny 311 and 312, XMen 31 and 32, and the entirey of the Child's Play arc (X-Force 32 and 33, New Warriors 45 and 46. We then dust off our ON SHELVES NOW bumper, to review the new From The Ashes version of the X-Men, in X-Men 1. And somehow we may time to interview two longtime X-Cast listeners on their experience in the world of Throuples! Please review and rate us on iTunes. It really helps. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/32393062

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 194 06/14/2024

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 194 Copperheads, Mice and Chipmunks, Oh My! Rob and Brian are back with an all new episode where we do a deep dive on our overall thoughts about the X-Men '97 Animated Series. In Retro Review we recap X-Factor 99 and 100, X-Force 29-31, and X-Men Unlimited 5. And in a big surprise, Brian resurrects On Shelves Now with a review of the new Uncanny X-Men 700! We also talk about college kids sleep schedules, wildlife problems, polygamy, and our closest brushes with pedophiles. And then we finish things up with a Fastball Special. Please take a moment to leave us an iTunes review if you get the chance! /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/31742657

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 193 05/10/2024

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 193 The big day is finally here! Help us at the X-Cast celebrate the wedding nuptials of Jean Grey and Scott Summers! We look at X-Men Unlimited 4, X-Men 29 and 30, the X-Men Wedding Album, and the big wedding in Uncanny 310. We then look at episode 6 and 7 of the X-Men ‘97 Animated Show, and take a quick peak at the last of the new X-Men solicitations. And we wrap things up with a VERY (some would argue TOO SOON) Wedding Themed Fastball Special! You can download the episode right here or on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/31229562

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 192 04/19/2024

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 192 BIRD BOYS This week we talk about solo vacations, retirement, lingerie colors, birdwatching... oh and the X-MEN! Join us as we look back at X-Factor 96-98, X-Force 27 and 28, and X-Force Annual 2. We then deep dive episodes 3, 4 and 5 of the X-Men '97 animated series. After a quick look at solicitations, we turn down the lights for a little X-Men roleplay, and finish up as always with a Fastball Special. You can download the episode right here, or on iTunes. Please leave reviews on iTunes - it's the biggest way you can help the show out! /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/30904558

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 191 03/25/2024

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 191 Beignets for Gypsies This week in Retro Reviews we look back at X-Men Annual 2, Unlimited X-Men 3, Uncanny X-Men 308 and 309 and X-Men 27 and 28. Next is a Top 5 Marvel Shows and Movies released after Avengers Endgame. We then do a deep dive on the first two episodes of X-Men '97, the new animated show on Disney+. And finally we wrap things up with a Fastball Special. You can download the episode here or on any podcast service. Don't forget to leave us voicemails at 970-NEFARIA, and we always appreciate new reviews on iTunes! /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/30535903

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 190 03/07/2024

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 190 Grooming and the Xavier Family Tree This week Rob and Brian RETRO REVIEW X-Men Unlimited 1 and 2, and the Bloodlines arc with Avengers 368, X-Men 26, West Coast Avengers 101, Uncanny 307 and Avengers 369. We put on our journalist hats and tackle all the hard hitting news you've come to expect from us in KAPOW! News, and we finish things off with a Fastball Special. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/30273333

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 189 02/26/2024

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 189 THE DISAPPEARANCE OF BUMPER GIRL After years of solitude on Asteroid M, the Uncanny X-Cast returns! Brian and Rob are back in a slightly new format, with some old friends, some losses from the team, and lots of talk about Guido's anatomy. In Retro Review we look back at Uncanny 305 and 306, , X-Factor 93-95, and X-Force 26. We also look back at the past 5 years with our Top 5 Favorite Pieces of Media of the last half decade. We're not entirely sure if we have a voicemail yet, but we will post this week when we do. Welcome back to the Uncanny X-Cast, we hope that you (and we) survive the experience! /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/30116993

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 188 05/01/2020

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 188 This week in On Shelves Now we look at Marauders 6 and 7, Excalibur 6 and 7, Fallen Angles 6, New Mutants 6 and 7, X-Force 6 and 7, X-Men/Fantastic Four 1, and X-Men 6. We then pick the Top 5 mutants we would want quarantined at home with our families during this pandemic. And in Retro Reviews we read the complete Fatal Attractions series: X-Factor 92, X-Force 25, Uncanny 304, X-Men 25, Wolverine 75, and Excalibur 71. or on . Follow us on and ! You can leave voicemails at 843-NEFARIA, or email us at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/14236556

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 187 04/18/2020

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 187 In our first shelter at home episode, we review issues 3 and 4 of Marauders, Excalibur, X-Force, New Mutants, X-Men and Fallen Angels. We then blast through a giant sized Fastball Special. And in Retro Reviews we work our way towards Fatal Attractions with X-Men 22, 23 and 24 and Uncanny 302 and 303. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/14043005

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 186 02/21/2020

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 186 This week we continue through the Dawn of X with issues 2 and 3 of X-Men, Excalibur, Marauders, New Mutants, X-Force and Fallen Angels. In the long awaited return of The Top 5 we honor the Jean/Scott/Wolverine living situation by coming up with the best X-Men “Throuples”. And in Retro Reviews we dig into X-Factor 91, X-Factor Annual 8, and X-Force 22 and 23. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/13243274

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 185 01/08/2020

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 185 This week in On Shelves Now we read the #1 issues of X-Men, The Marauders, X-Force, Excalibur, New Mutants and Fallen Angels. We then take a deep dive on our complicated feelings about The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian Season 1. And in Retro Reviews we look at Uncanny 300 and 301, and X-Men 20 and 21. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/12662804

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 184 12/07/2019

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 184 This can't be real. Two in one month. Well believe it true believers! This week Rob and Brian finish up House of X and Power of X reading issues 3-6 of both. Then we have an impromptu debate about our perfect mutant existence. And in Retro Reviews we go through X-Force 20 and 21 and X-Factor 89 and 90. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/12312557

Uncanny X-Cast: Episode 183 11/18/2019

Uncanny X-Cast: Episode 183 Year One. Podcast begins. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/12082853

Uncanny X-Cast: Episode 182 12/21/2017

Uncanny X-Cast: Episode 182 After a short hiatus, the X-Cast returns to catch up on everything we haven't talked about in the past year. We also continue where we supposedly left on in Retros, looking at Uncanny 288, X-Force 19, X-Factor 88 and X-Men 17. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/6078857

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 181 08/17/2016

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 181 This week we review Civil War: X-Men 2, Extraordinary 11, Uncanny 10 and 11, All New X-Men 11, and a bunch of comics from the DC Rebirth launch. We then catch up on ComicCon and Non-ComicCon related information in KAPOW! News. And in Retros we look at Uncanny 287, XFactor 87, X-Men 17, and X-Force 19. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/4597418

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 180 07/14/2016

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 180 This week in On Shelves Now we review Civil War 0 - 3, X-Men Civil War 1 and 2, Uncanny X-Men 7 - 8, All New X-Men 9 - 10, Extraordinary X-Men, They’re Not Like Us, and Descender. We then discuss the imminent end of the X-Men in KAPOW! News. And in Retros we finish off X-Cutioner's Song with Uncanny 286, XFactor 86, X-Men 16, and X-Force 18. All this and more about the X-Men, Wolverine, Deadpool, Apocalypse, Count Nefaria and all your other favorites from Marvel's Merry Mutants. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/4515259

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 179 05/18/2016

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 179 This week in On Shelves Now we look at Uncanny X-Men 6, All-New X-Men 7 and 8, Extraordinary X-Men 9, Avengers Standoff - Civil War, and Harrow County. We then catch you up on everything news from Star Wars comics to Snotgirl. And in Retro Reviews we continue our look back at X-Cutioner''s Song with XFactor 85, X-Men 15, Uncanny 295 and X-Force 17. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/4377715

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 178 04/12/2016

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 178 This week in OSN we review Extraordinary 8, Uncanny X-Men 4 and 5, All New X-Men 6, Uncanny Avengers, The Wicked & The Divine, and Superman: American Alien. We then tackle a ton of stories in KAPOW! News. And in Retro Reviews we begin X-Cutioner's Song with Uncanny 294, X-Factor 84, X-Men 14 and X-Force 16. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/4291034

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 177 03/11/2016

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 177 This week in On Shelves Now we discuss Extraordinary X-Men 7, All New X-Men 4 and 5, Uncanny X-Men 3, Wolverine 1 - 3, Worst X-Man Ever 1, and Old Man Logan 1 and 2. We then look at all that's going on in the comics news Rob was ambitious enough to find in KAPOW! News. And in Retro Reviews we near closer to X-Cutioner's Song finishing up X-Men 13, X-Factor 83, Uncanny 293 and X-Force 15. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/4212036

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 176 02/17/2016

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 176 This week we review Uncanny X-Men 1 and 2, Extraordinary X-Men 5 and 6, All New X-Men 3, Secret Wars 9, Vision 1, Scarlet Witch 1, and Dark Knight III. We then go through lots of breaking stories in KAPOW! News. And in Retro Reviews we look through X-Men 12, X-Factor 82, X-Force 14 and Uncanny 292. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/4153709

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 175 01/06/2016

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 175 This week in On Shelves Now we look at Extraordinary X-Men 1-4, All New All Different X-Men 1 and 2, Secret Wars 8, Alias, Captain America White, Batman and Robin Eternal, and the new Deadpool Trailer. We then uncover all the things you need to know to finish out your year in KAPOW! News. And in Retros we look at Uncanny 291, X-Men 11, X-Force 13 and X-Factor 81. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/4057828

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 174 12/24/2015

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 174 Because you asked for it - a full episode devoted to The Force Awakens. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/4037154

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 173 12/17/2015

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 173 Matty Ryan, owener of Farrago Comics, is our special "Three's Company" guest this week. In between Brian's mic cutting out we go through a hodgepodge of issues, looking at as many Marvel #1s as we can. Then we attempt to find information to deliver in KAPOW! News. And in Retro Reviews we look at Uncanny 290, X-Factor 80, X-Men 10, and X-Force 12. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/4024750

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 172 11/26/2015

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 172 This week in On Shelves Now we look at the new Star Wars comics, Jessica Jones and Secret Wars 7. In KAPOW! News we bring you some possible MAJOR X-Men spoilers from our investigative journalism team. In Retros we look at X-Men 9, X-Factor 79, Uncanny 289, and X-Force 11. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/3978700

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 171 11/13/2015

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 171 This week in On Shelves now we finish up the Brian Bendis run on Uncanny X-Men with issue 600, and we start the post Secret Wars world before Secret Wars has ended with Extraordinary X-Men 1. In KAPOW! News we have a very special visitor who delivers some VERY special news. And in Retros we read the Shattershot storyline in X-Men Annual 1, Uncanny X-Men Annual 16, X-Factor Annual 7 and X-Force Annual 1. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/3948754

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 170 10/30/2015

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 170 This week in On Shelves Now we talk Secret Wars, Saga, Alias, Harbinger, the Daredevil TV show, Star Wars trailer and more. We then catch you up on all the crazy stories floating around the comic world in KAPOW! News. And in Retro Reviews we read X-Men 8, Uncanny 288, X-Factor 78 and X-Force 10. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/3902004

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 169 08/28/2015

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 169 This week we continue to work our way through Secret Wars and some of it's spinoffs, Fear the Walking Dead, and spend most of the show actually talking about comic books. KAPOW News does some of it's award winning in depth journalism by getting to the bottom of the Stan Lee intern incidents. And in Retro Reviews we look back at X-Factor 77, X-Men 8, Uncanny X-Men 287, and X-Force 9. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/3763636

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 168 07/07/2015

Uncanny X-Cast Episode 168 This week in On Shelves Now we read up to issue 4 of Secret Wars, Old Man Logan, Southern Bastards and some DC comics. KAPOW! News takes a deeper look at the newly unveiled Marvel lineup post-Secret Wars and the possibity of the X-Men joining the Marvel movie universe. And in Retro Reviews we read Uncanny X-Men 286, X-Force 8, X-Men 7, and X-Factor 76. /episode/index/show/uncannyxcast/id/3660872

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