X-Pod 97

Episode 32: Make It For Marcos

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Today 's X-Pod contains a SPOILER FREE Superman review, news on Blade, Kevin Feige's thoughts on Kang and SO MUCH MORE! We even somehow get into the lore of the Fast and Furious franchise, which is basically a superhero franchise. One day, Ran will watch these films.

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Episode 31: Phoenix Fan Fusion Recap!

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:03:00 -0000

Greetings! The gang is BACK! Fresh off our 3rd live show ever at Phoenix Fan Fusion (Not Comic-Con), Mega, Marcos and guest Derek Montilla recap the event and give a little of what they want to see in Season 2 of 97!

We'll be back with more episodes soon!

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Episode 30: Daredevil Born Again Episode 8

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:42:00 -0000

This week on the Xpod 97 presents: Daredevil: Born Again we break down Episode 8 of the new Daredevil Born Again series. Marcos once again tags with Derek of the PHNX_Sports and @thesteelcage podcast. We recap the episode and give our thoughts on this week's action-packed episode.

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Episode 29: Daredevil Born Again Episode 7

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:45:00 -0000

This week on the Xpod 97 presents: Daredevil: Born Again we break down Episode 7 of the new Daredevil Born Again series. Marcos once again tags with Derek of the PHNX_Sports and @thesteelcage podcast. We recap the episode and give our thoughts on this week's action-packed episode.

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A Very Special X-Pod 97! Lets talk DOOMSDAY

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000

This week we take a break from Daredevil to bring you a Bonus episode of the pod. The OGs @Megaran and @thesunsetkid56 break down Marvel’s innovative Cast reveal of Avengers: Doomsday and give their thoughts on what to come for the MCU.

We dive into “What’s up with Beau this week?” Last but not least preview the newly released trailer for #MARVELCosmicInvasion from the fine folks at Dotemu!

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Episode 28: Daredevil Born Again Episode 6

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:30:00 -0000

This week on the Xpod 97 presents: Daredevil: Born Again we break down Episode 4 of the new Daredevil Born Again series this Time Marcos rides again with Derek of the PHNX_Sports and @thesteelcage podcast Chris B. of the SCM Podcast also joins us. We recap the double episode and give our thoughts on this week's episodes

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Episode 27: Daredevil Born Again Episode 5

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:52:00 -0000

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Episode 26: Daredevil Born Again Episode 4

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:16:00 -0000

This week Xpod 97 presents: Daredevil: Born Again we break down Episode 4 of the new Daredevil Born Again series this Time Marcos rides again with Derek of the PHNX_Sports and @thesteelcage podcast. We recap the episode and give our thoughts on this weeks episode.

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Episode 25: X-Pod 97 presents Daredevil Born Again #2

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:10:00 -0000

We dive right in to the Episode 3 of the new Daredevil Born Again series this Time Marcos rides with a new guest host this week, Mikaze of WWE and SCM Podcast.

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Episode 24: X-Pod 97 presents Daredevil Born Again #1

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:36:00 -0000

We're back! No news on X-Men 97 and no wild tweets by Beau, so we decided to switch gears this season and report on Daredevil, out now on D+! The first 2 episodes are out, so Marcos and Mysterious Guests give you their thoughts on that

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Episode 23 - Thoughts on the series finale and beyond

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:50:00 -0000

We're back to cap off a spectacular season of FNSM with a review of Episode 10 and how JAM PACKED the story and special guests were! Holy Easter Egg, Spidey.

Don't worry though, the show is over but we are not! We'll be back ASAP with more scorching takes on the show and all things X-Men adjacent!

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Episode 22: Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man Episode 4 Reactions (with Ettore "Big E" Ewen)

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:41:00 -0000

We're back with a special interview with Ettore Ewen, who you may know as WWE's Big E, talking about his role on Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, becoming friends with the showrunner, overcoming obstacles with strong friendships, the importance of answering your DMs and of course, a little wrestling.

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Episode 21: Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man Episode 3 Reactions

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:29:00 -0000

Episode 3 heats up as our favorite guy Lonnie gets forced to the dark side. How will things go from here??

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Episode 20: Your Friendly Neighborhood X-Pod #1

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:56:00 -0000

We're back! No news on X-Men 97 and no wild tweets by Beau, so we decided to switch gears this season and report on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, out now on D+! The first 2 episodes are out, so Ran and Marcos give you their thoughts on that as well as other weird things around the internet like Mr. Beast and more.

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Episode 19: Kraven the End of the Sony-Verse

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:11:09 -0000

In this Bonus end-of-year episode, Ran and Marcos talk about the new Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman Trailer, The seemingly ending spider-verse that never was and find out What's happening with Beau DeMayo these days. We throw in some New Year cheers as we end the episode with what's coming for us next.

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Episode 18 - We Don't Talk About Beau, No No (An Emergency Pod)

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:39:59 -0000

After a week of accusations hurled between former X-Men 97 Season 1 howrunner Beau DeMayo and Marvel, the gang takes a second to recap the whirlwind of events and decides collectively to only focus on the facts from here on, so this is probably the last episode we'll ever mention BD's name again on the show. Hopefully things work out for the best for everyone involved, but right now it looks ugly, with threats of litigation flying fast and furious. We dig into the rumors and try to make sense of it all on Episode 18. We just want good cartoons!

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Episode 17: D-23, or Disney Unloads The Clip

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:35:00 -0000

We got a little X-Men 97 news from D23 in Anaheim; at least enough to make an episode full of speculation about! We got Polaris, Danger, returns, new suits and Japan! Also Mega and Marcos talk about Marvel's next slate of films, announcements and TV shows. Is it too much, or just enough? Time will tell! Thanks for listening.

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Episode 16: A Deadpool and Wolverine Review HEAVY SPOILERS

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:49:13 -0000

If you haven't seen Deadpool and Wolverine, WATCH THAT FIRST. if you have, then welcome, best bubs! we break down every cameo, plot twist and turn in the new movie, leaving no stone unturned! You've been warned though, this episode has more spoilers than a muscle car convention.

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Episode 15: Marvel vs Capcom (with APaganPriest)

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:09:52 -0000

Ran and Marcos return with a new episode and a guest, stream regular and fan of the show, "APaganPriest!" Priest drops his thoughts on the huge new Capcom announcement, A new Arcade 1Up machine, the rarely played Punisher video game, as well as thoughts, predictions and claims that X-Men 97 is the best property Marvel's ever made.

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Episode 14 - Reviewing the X-Men 97 Comic

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Week three without a new episode sets in, and Ran and Marcos are at the acceptance stage. Determined to push forward, they pick up the new X-Men 97 comic and will review it each week. Set right before the new series, Issue #1 sees a pop-star superhero kidnapped and Mr Sinister making some rash decisions. Enjoy the show!

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Episode 13: Dis-Assembled with Teek Hall

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Another week with no new X-Men 97 Episodes? No problem. Disney + is now showing Assembled: The Making of X-Men 97 and it's a must watch. Join Mega Ran, Marcos and special guest 2-time Phoenix New Times Rapper of the Year Teek Hall for a chat about that, what they loved, inspiration from the cast and some tough questions about what's next for the show and beyond.

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Episode 12: X-Men: The Arcade Game (with Steve Wright, aka Mr. Wright Way)

Wed, 29 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Week 2 without X-Men 97 is here, and we pass the time with our friend Steve Wright, aka Mr.WrightWay, discussing our favorite and not-so-favorite parts of the first season, and a look at the beast that is the classic X-Men 6-Player arcade game. Steve also gives us a look at his amazing retro game collection and gives tips for game collectors!

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X-Pod 97 / Marvel Movie Talk Crossover Episode

Fri, 24 May 2024 00:31:29 -0000

The hosts of X-Pod '97 (Mega Ran and Marcos Rivas) join Christian Bladt of Marvel Movie Talk to look back on the amazing season of X-Men '97 on Disney+ and look ahead to season 2.

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Episode 10 - SO MUCH DEATH

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Here we are, at the end of what's been an amazing Ride. Mega Ran and Marcos break down another incredible episode with what we loved, what we wanted more of and what's to come in X-Men 97 Season 2.

Also, we're not done yet! More episodes to come! We're playing X-Men games, watching old X-Men movies and more to keep the party going.

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Episode 9: Stress: The Extinction Agenda (with Pete Rock, Mickey Factz, Tat Wza and Swave Sevah)

Fri, 10 May 2024 06:00:00 -0000

It's a packed house for Mutant Extinction! That doesn't sound right. Anyway, we got a huge episode with guest appearances by MC/teacher Mickey Factz, Tat Wza, Hot 97 producer/video director for Funk Flex, Battle rapper Swave Sevah and the LEGENDARY hip-hop and R&B producer Pete Rock talking about X-Men 97 with Mega Ran and Marcos.

What a time! The penultimate episode of Season 1 is here, and it's everything we could have imagined and more. We talk Morph, the Professor's decision, make some predictions and rate the episode. We're not ready for it to end.

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Episode 8: You've Heard of Elf On A Shelf... Now Get Ready for Magneto In A Speedo (with Gui Agustini, aka Sunspot)

Fri, 03 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Mega Ran and Marcos return with an exclusive interview with Gui Agustini, aka Roberto, aka Sunspot from X-Men 97! We talk about the process of getting the role, keeping it a secret for TWO YEARS and working so hard on such a popular series. We also get into Gui's other acting and production roles, then break down an INCREDIBLE Episode 8 of the series, as the first of the final three-parter starts off on fire. Buckle up kids!

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Episode 7: Optic Blasts (feat. Alex Lajas, aka QueenOfTheRing

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 02:02:54 -0000

Marcos, Ran and Alex wax on about our love for Rogue, The rise of Bastion, America's Top Cop and more. Alex is an awesome wrestling personality featured on WWE and Complex. Catch her content on Youtube.com/QueenoftheringWrestling

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EPISODE 6 “Guess Who’s coming to Dinner”( with Sarath, aka Mikaze)

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

After one of the most shocking episodes in animation history (yeah we said it), the only thing to do is get some answers, and much is revealed in X-Men ‘97 Episode 6. So many quotables! Ran, Marcos are joined by special guest Mikaze - Pro wrestling gear maker, sneaker designer and ramen fiend to figure out what’s up. They talk about designing gear for the WWE, life as a comics fan, and of course, mutant warfare.

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Episode 5: “Pixels and Pain” (with Derek Montilla)

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

It’s a DOUBLE EPISODE! We make up for lost time by giving you more. Mega Ran, Marcos Rivas and special guest Derek Montilla, aka Cap_Kaveman, break down the fourth and fifth episodes, which run the gamut of emotions. Fans of video games and soul-crushing emotional episodes are in for a treat, or something. Follow the cast:

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Bonus Episode - Mutant Music

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:33:00 -0000

While the boys are recovering from their Wrestlemania week hangover, enjoy a bonus episode and a special FIRST LOOK at Mega Ran's new X-Men 97 inspired track "Mutant Music" before anyone!

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Episode 3: “The Big Secret” (with Cameron Hawkins)

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0000

The gangs worst fears are realized. Mega Ran, Marcos Rivas and special guest Cameron Hawkins, aka CeeHawk, break down the third episode, which gets quite real.. or does it? What’s Morph’s secret? Who’s Jean Doe? How Sinister is Mr. Sinister? All this and more in Episode 3.

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Episode 2: Standing up for all Mutantkind

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:55:40 -0000

It's ON! The show heats up in episode two, as the squad tries hold up to a tough legacy. Ran and Marcos break it down!

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Episode 1: To You, Your X-Pod

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:08:53 -0000

Mega Ran and his good friend Marcos Rivas are BACK with a new pod to step to. It's 1997 all over again and the X-Men have returned with an incredible new series that picks up where the classic left off. Ran and Marcos are breaking down each episode of "X-Men 97," starting with episode one: "To Me My X-Men" What's your history with the original X-Men Series?

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X-Pod 97

Episode 32: Make It For Marcos

Episode 31: Phoenix Fan Fusion Recap!

Episode 30: Daredevil Born Again Episode 8

Episode 29: Daredevil Born Again Episode 7

A Very Special X-Pod 97! Lets talk DOOMSDAY

Episode 28: Daredevil Born Again Episode 6

Episode 27: Daredevil Born Again Episode 5

Episode 26: Daredevil Born Again Episode 4

Episode 25: X-Pod 97 presents Daredevil Born Again #2

Episode 24: X-Pod 97 presents Daredevil Born Again #1

Episode 23 - Thoughts on the series finale and beyond

Episode 22: Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man Episode 4 Reactions (with Ettore "Big E" Ewen)

Episode 21: Friendly Neighborhood Spider Man Episode 3 Reactions

Episode 20: Your Friendly Neighborhood X-Pod #1

Episode 19: Kraven the End of the Sony-Verse

Episode 18 - We Don't Talk About Beau, No No (An Emergency Pod)

Episode 17: D-23, or Disney Unloads The Clip

Episode 16: A Deadpool and Wolverine Review ***HEAVY SPOILERS***

Episode 15: Marvel vs Capcom (with APaganPriest)

Episode 14 - Reviewing the X-Men 97 Comic

Episode 13: Dis-Assembled with Teek Hall

Episode 12: X-Men: The Arcade Game (with Steve Wright, aka Mr. Wright Way)

X-Pod 97 / Marvel Movie Talk Crossover Episode

Episode 10 - SO MUCH DEATH

Episode 9: Stress: The Extinction Agenda (with Pete Rock, Mickey Factz, Tat Wza and Swave Sevah)

Episode 8: You've Heard of Elf On A Shelf... Now Get Ready for Magneto In A Speedo (with Gui Agustini, aka Sunspot)

Episode 7: Optic Blasts (feat. Alex Lajas, aka QueenOfTheRing

EPISODE 6 “Guess Who’s coming to Dinner”( with Sarath, aka Mikaze)

Episode 5: “Pixels and Pain” (with Derek Montilla)

Bonus Episode - Mutant Music

Episode 3: “The Big Secret” (with Cameron Hawkins)

Episode 2: Standing up for all Mutantkind

Episode 1: To You, Your X-Pod

Episode 16: A Deadpool and Wolverine Review HEAVY SPOILERS