Ash

ASH &

Society EN ↓ 241 episodes

A guest show for quick takes, deep thoughts, and a distinctly Black Queer lens on all things nerd (and maybe a little extra)

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Author

Ash

Category

Society

Podcast website

Ashampersand.podbean.com

Latest episode

Oct 20, 2026

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Episodes

Which villains should be a list? (ft @CallmiBHam) 27.04.2022

We're all up in the pit so let's be all up in the pit! Chris joins me hungover for his debut episode on which of the legendary bastards should be THEE legendary bastard! 

Should Wolverine be funny (@Juni_ba) 24.04.2022

The creator streak continues as I get candid with the cartoonist behind my favorite cover for X Lives Of Wolverine! Jump in!

20 question Speedrun (ft @Gerryduggan) 11.04.2022

Gerry returns and we throw the whole format as I speedrun 20 questions submitted by the XOW Patreon community! It's everything you'd expect of this pod, basically. In the best way. Come hear a bunch of things Gerry definitely didn't anticipate having to say 😂

What’s the worst X-team you can imagine (ft @gerry_duggan) 08.04.2022

So, this one was about the worst x-teams we could imagine, but there's no chance Gerry was gonna hit the seat without talking about...well...everything. so here's a little bit about Synch, baseball, intersectionality, covid, good vibes and bad vibes and a surprising amount of Boom Boom. 

So, X-Men Red is coming...what’s tea? (ft @Al_ewing) 04.04.2022

PATIENCE DONE. I sat on this episode for FAR FAR too long to be honest it was giving me anxiety bit the time is now! Here's your sneak peek into an hour-long special to kick off season 6. We get into X-men Red on the week of X-men Red with the person that wrote X-men Red. The question wasn't even meant to be about that tbh but you know where to go to hear the full extended cut! www.patreon.com/xof...

Ask XOW anything 2 (ft @GL2814_3) 10.03.2022

We finally got around to answering those questions you submitted in a 30min GIANT-SIZE! Patreon members are about to have a BIG S06 kickoff so I figured this could be our lil celebration to round up S05. Back at it again! 

Which black mutant ain’t kin? (ft @MichaelJFuxx) 07.03.2022

If you have any good memories of me. Think of that goodwill I've built before you hit play. 

Who’s your favourite Arakkii? (Ft @thehermeister, @winnnno, @unimpressedfave) 27.02.2022

DIGITAL DROP! Look it's a good-ass time to be a Patreon, is all I'm saying. 40mins+ of @winnnnno @unimpressedfave and @thehermeister cutting UP about the negro nation! Theme tunes, betrayal, schemes, stunts (me), allegations, REDLIGHT, and a prolonged dispute about my voting credibility. One of the best yet...  This is just a teaser! The full episode (and 20+ other specials and exclusives) are wai...

Did Butter Rum deserve to die? (ft @stephenNYmonsr) 23.02.2022

Now you got to know we don't condone animal abuse but this animal is literally not real and also may have played a role on Jan 6th we simply do not know. 

What does Krakoa mean to black mutants (ft @steph_I_will) 19.02.2022

Like everything Steph touches, this is gold. Do yourself a solid and come join! 

How do you stop a Tsunami? (ft. @quinoacomics / @jcalebwarren) 16.02.2022

You know every season has to have a new format, and this might be my favourite one. They VS, you vote! Hit play, the outcome's all down to you...

Who is Bishop (ft @GL2814_3) 14.02.2022

Michael joins me again to introduce you to Bishop. Jump in! 

What are our dreams for X-Men Red? (ft @JayJurden) 12.02.2022

Welcome to the X-Men Red line. This shuttle stops at INTERGALACTIC WAP. NEGRO BIRD ALIENS. ARAKUSSY. MAGNETO CHURCH SUITS. OMEGA ASS BOOKS. ABIGAIL REBRAND. GOLDEN AGE. 

Should we fridge Kyle Jinadu (ft @alsopurp) 09.02.2022

LMAOOO come listen to this y'all. 

Ok, so what exactly *is* Destiny of X (ft @howdyduda) 05.02.2022

Chile this one was a struggle in the beginning I have to admit, but we find our groove into a loose discussion about our theories and hopes for the era of the pre-eminent, pre-cooked, pre-cog. 

Are mutant costumes like drag? (ft @daxclamation) 02.02.2022

Drag race legend, cosplay maven and cat-namer extraordinaire lands in the XOW seat to talk about whether all the spandex and "THEATRE, DARLING" plays a close line to that other visual art-form we love so much.    For the full episode, join us on the Quiet Council at www.patreon.com/xofwords

What’s Emma’ most iconic costume? (ft @jcalebwarren) 31.01.2022

RETURN of read-alongs! The thread to the episode is here: 

Which mutant do we relate to most? (ft @thesmythworks) 29.01.2022

This one is funny and real and imo, one of XOW's best. def take a listen. 

Should Solem have a solo series? (ft @ blckbolex) 26.01.2022

We've never seen a hoe of this potential, of this power. So WHO else could talk about the King of Sling but Tevin.  

Do we love Jeff the landshark (ft @unimpressedfave) 18.01.2022

I mean...this is a tough one to explain. Strap in.

Who is Maggot? (ft @GL2814_3) 13.01.2022

Here's your snippet of the weekly Patreon exclusive, Michael touches down to bicker, banter and bring Maggot to the front of the screen 

Do we think Armor is being underused? (ft @al_dondo 10.01.2022

We recorded this back when there wasn't any sight of our girl, but now there is, so here you go! Join me and AL as we track where she's come from and where she's going. Vote Armor! 

Has the mutant metaphor evolved (ft @terryblas) 07.01.2022

We do a lot of talking about the mutant metaphor on the periphery of episodes, but it's time to take the edges to the middle. Terry Blas, writer of Reptil and X-fan, joins me to talk about what meaning mutants had then, and what meaning is in front of us now. 

How is the new era handling gender? (ft @laetimercury) 03.01.2022

New convo up! Lae touched down for their second episode and managed to kill it, again, in a second language, and within 13 minutes. Don't let the short-run fool you this one is all hits! 

Who is Gentle? (ft @unimpressedfave) 01.01.2022

There isn't a better way to kick off 2022 than introducing you to one half of the IT couple KindThought. Caleb joins me to help get you introduced!

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