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Could they? Should they? Would you read it? Tev hits the seat to talk about why these two deserve redemption just as much as anyone else. 

96% of you voted, so here's a teaser for the first in the VAULT series, where we resurrect questions that have already been answered but were too good to lose! Double features of iconic (previously lost) episodes. 

Darwin is BACK, and we do a X-min tour through representation in interracial relationships, recording artist The Dream, some bits about Laura and the debut of "whoop" Pls 😮‍💨

Come figure out what all this is! 

Lots of real shaky liberal ideology happening in throwaway panels now that the mutants are officially back in spandex. Nadi hits the seat and slams the timer to talk about it. NOT one to miss. 

STRAP IN! This one goes into Giant-Sixze as we get all META, it's shout-outs, love-ins, and mess as Joe makes his official debut to talk about a mutant in dire need of love affection, and one of them redemption arcs all the yt men keep getting! Come get introduced to a brand new voice, and the unimitable (kinda) Ms Bloom! 

Destiny is BACK, so - beyond the obvious shit that's about to hit the fan - does that means we're finally going to see Blue Man Group come back together? I'm joined by Darkholme stan Lauren to discuss the "will they"'s and the "why"'s of this very dysfunctional family gathering. 

Reflexive adaptation has kept Darwin alive through a whole MESS of bullshit (including poor FOX franchises) 

THEY WERE ROBBED! I made this question because some of our mutants are getting done dirty, and there was no one better to call than @thehermeister. Here's a 5min preview as we chat relegated faves, fucked up trends, babysitting and the JubiLegion!

Mystery! go Listen! 

Inferno is inferning, so Evan comes back to guess how much Emma actually knows about the conspiracy she's blowing up.

You might think it's a bug, you might think I'm having a stroke, neither is true. I just realised, after a full year, that having a blindfold episode is kinda pointless if you're not also in on the fun, so from now on we'll be finding out what the question is together. You feel that? That's *immersion*. Hit play!  

From a demon dimension to an island, to a planet. It's been a hell of a year for the OG mutants, so Caleb joins me to discuss why so many black readers have seen them as a specifically black analogy. Also whether we're ready to claim them wholesale for the delegation. Of course, there's an extended section about Sobunar 🥴

It's time for you to get introduced! Get your life. Get your info. Your X starts now 

We're leaning into the filth and talking about which mutant we could see relying on that body! You know you wanna hear this one! For the full mess, join us on Patreon.com/xofwords.

NEW GUEST! We talk about why your girl has so conspicuously avoided getting put in one o them big eggs. Is there (as we say repeatedly in this episode) a fly in the ointment? Is Emma a coloniser? WIll khalid cancel himself. All this and more! 

It's an Ororoswind episode, and something's shifted, because we go the full ten mins without a mention of Storm. We dig into the past, present and future of Ms Miss Me With It herself. Alisa Tager. Come get it. 

New to this podcast, but def not new to podcasts. This episode's guest is Connor of @cerebrocast. We dig up one of his personal faves (which would have been a morbid joke, before Marauders 22) to discuss twists, liberation, and COLLECTING YOUR CHILDREN. Jump in!

Here's an exclusive, rare release from the Patreon Vault (see what I did). Yannis shares his expert take on the best of the best of Ororo's weathery garments. This is a read-along using the Dautermann legendary cover. Get involved! 

EVAN IS BACK, our resident smooth-voiced protagonist has brought another theory to the table. Now hear us out...what if Darwin ain't dead in there? What does that mean? What might he be like now? WTF would we do about it? We answer these questions and more, all in ten (or so) minutes! 

NEW NAME! NEW VOICE! Al first met me saying that he was an unrepentant New X-Men stan, and you can really feel the passion he has for that team in this episode. We chat about the breakup of the team,  the things we think they can do, the rosters we'd cape for, and...of course, Shark Girl! Get your fill!

Look, I'm not saying I'm actually scared of a fictional character but I - and Steve - have very legitimate, adult concerns about his impact on Krakao and maybe also the way his eyes follow you around if he's drawn on panel. Join us! 

Lisa and Tevin, one libidinous question and a full mess. You know you want in! 

We're kinda on a run of talking about the characters that aren't on panel these days. So this one is about who's benefitted from the island, the time, the whole shebang. Join us for a quick ten! 

You Asked, We Answered. The timer runs (AND RUNS OUT) as Tevin and I try our best to say something worth hearing. I'd say we hit a strong medium! Come in for the madness and see all the original questions here:  https://twitter.com/XofWords/status/1432687777146155015?s=20