The Gambit Spotting Podcast

Join the Gambit Spotters Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv  as they struggle through the Mys-tech wars, where, spoiler alert – everyone pretty much dies. It’s violent, depressing, and graphic storytelling y’all Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Questions? Email us at Podcast@gambitspotting.com Comics referenced: The Mys-Tech Wars #1 Type: Limited Series Issue Title: The Onslaught Begins/”Strange Scream...

Join Meg, Liv, and Vonnie in the SPOILER ZONE, where they discuss Episodes 1-3 of X-Men ‘97 Season 2! The discuss the watch party in Hollywood, too many damn Summers, Jubilee kicking ass, WHATS IN THE BOX, hotpocalypse, why Magneto can’t fix him, and more! Do not watch the Spoiler Zone if you haven’t watched the episodes yet, it is chalk full of plot spoilers and silly commentary. Consider yoursel...

Join the Gambit Spotters Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv as they trudge their way through UK Released Deaths Head II Volume 2 (not to be confused with Deaths Head II Volume 1, even though it is, a lot). Also, a ROMY-Con review, some light X-Men 97 discussion, SO MUCH ASS it made them collectively lose their shit for minutes at a time, and questions regarding Rogue’s anatomy! The episode wraps with ever...

Today, the Gambit Spotters (Meg, Vonnie, and Liv) are unattended because Riley isn’t available this week. We’re more unhinged and tangent-ey than usual so buckle in! We discuss Charles Xavier’s magical teletubby sun powers, Mojo, the Wizard of Oz, mind control, how Mr. Liv would never survive the first 5 minutes of a horror movie and more! Special guest appearances by Dazzler and Longshot, and a s...

Today, the Gambit Spotters (Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv) yap far too much, considering only two comics are being covered in this episode. However, these issues have everything! Aliens, the astral plane, Cyclops getting caught thirsting over Psylocke on multiple occasions, Ex-Wives dropping a ton of lore, the semantics of babbling vs rambling, motorcycles, death, how not to remove a skeleton, Brood...

Today, the Gambit Spotters (Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv) revisit Bishop the Last X-Man and everyone’s favorite enigmatic bastard, the witness, because superstar spotter Vonnie bought the entire lot on eBay since it’s not on Marvel Unlimited. After that, they delve into the first two issues of the “Brood in the Big Easy” arc! Join them as they discuss roosters, surprise cliffs, springtime weather in...

Join the Gambit Spotters: Meg, Vonnie, Riley, and Liv as they visit the ghosts of Logan’s past… in Japan! This episode has everything – cash cabs, poorly aged character naming, magical color changing boots, unpermitted support beam removal and basically every female character Wolverine has dated. It’s wild. Also – smash or pass headsock or no headsock edition! Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Q...

Join the Gambit Spotters: Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv- as they dive headfirst into adjectiveless X-Men from 1991. Listen to them discuss Gambit cheating at basketball, what makes him and Rogue’s first date unique, tentacles, the Von Strucker twins questionable fashion choices, and how exactly did Wolverine bury himself in a grave? Also, a special dual-decision Smash or Pass – Because we can’t pick...

Join the Gambit Spotters  Meg, Vonnie and Liv, along with special cosplay guest Lady Rex LeBeau! Riley left us unattended in this crazy special episode recorded at WonderCon, where we discuss favorite con memories, some of our favorite artists, Roomba-ing and alleged crimes. Plus, smash or pass, catmaid Gambit? Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Questions? Email us at Podcast@gambitspotting.com A...

Join the Gambit Spotters  Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv, as they try to track down comics that aren’t on Marvel Unlimited to wrap up a few AUs and spinoffs before they can dive into a whole new book (X-Men 1991)! Also: Meg attempts to speak French, Liv tries to figure out how Magneto works, we get some SOLID first moments of ROMY, and we try to stay on track when accents start to come out. It does no...

Join the Gambit Spotters  Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv, as they tackle the Muir Island Saga! Today they’re going to discuss gladiator fights, terrible parenting, retcon meetings, Mystique doing mystique shit, awful Scottish/Irish/English accents, jacket flaps, and how Jubilee really needs to STFU sometimes. Also, where are Rogue’s clothes and why is she the only one losing them? This episode’s smash...

In this episode of the Gambit Spotting Podcast, Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv delve into the first couple of alternate universe (AU) Gambits! Covered in this episode: the Gambit from What If…? #46, and the character we loved to hate: that enigmatic bastard, The Witness, from Earth-1191! Join them as they realize why Cable was probably not a better leader choice than storm, try to make sense of the Wi...

In this episode of the Gambit Spotting Podcast, Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv are relieved to have five comics from one title in a row to discuss. Join them as they venture to the savage land, then to space, and wherever else the teleporter decides at a moments (often ill-timed) notice. Also covered: the amazing shrinking uniforms, scooby-doo-sque reveals, how many times can meg use the catgag emoji...

In this episode of the Gambit Spotting Podcast, Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv dive into the final issues of the X-tinction Agenda storyline. Join them as they discuss comic art, legs in a trenchcoat, cardboard cutout villains, complicated plotlines, the power of friendship, why the Summers are allergic to clothing, and who decided to put all the mutants with accents together at the same time. Plus, t...

This episode, the Gambit Spotters begin working their way through the 1990s Gambit Guide, starting with his first appearances and beginning the X-Tinction Agenda arc! Stay tuned to our Instagram to see the next batch of comics we'll be tackling on our way through the reading guide! Comics/media referenced: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #266 Type: Ongoing Series Title: Gambit: Out of the Frying Pan Publicat...

Hope y’all have been good this year, because we have a special surprise for you! On the Gambit Spotting Podcast Holiday Special, we’re joined by our very first special guest, Gambit Voice Actor AJ LoCascio! 🎉 Check out our recap of the X-Men: TAS Christmas Special, Gambit’s appearances in Marvel holiday issues, and join the discussion of some of our favorite and least favorite holiday traditions!...

Join the Gambit Spotters, Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv as they give you a down-and-dirty cliffnotes speed-run of Gambit’s appearances and actors/voice actors in popular media; including animation, live action, Lego, and video games! Also covered- slutty little scarvestm, why you should always say sister and not mom, yeeting your problems into space, the importance of a haircut to your swagger, and w...

Join the Gambit Spotters, Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv as they speed-run the romantic life of Remy LeBeau. Listen as they debate the legality of a guild marriage, give the cliff-notes version of the ROMY relationship and eventual second Mrs. LeBeau, and delve into the flirtations, flings and other relationships along the way. Plus Smash or Pass a ...unique... version of Gambit!   Comics/media refere...

Join the Gambit Spotters, Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv as they do a deep dive into the swamp-roots of Gambit's familial relations. This week they discuss the complicated adoptive family of Remy LeBeau. Learn about thieves guild lore, including why Rogue is a combo-breaker for the LeBeau Wives getting names, and how not to meet your in-laws. AND, a special daddy-issues edition of Smash or Pass!   Com...

This week’s episode is our special Halloween Edition! Join the Gambit Spotters- Meg, Vonnie, Riley, and Liv, as they continue their discussion on Gambit's other skills- including theivin’,  fightin,’ flirtin,’ flashing his [REDACTED], and chucking beans? Also this week, a special SMASH OR PASS, spooky style!   Comics/media referenced: Thievin’ Left Eye of power: Uncanny X-men (2024) #1. Crimson Ge...

The Gambit Spotters Meg, Vonnie, Riley, and Liv discuss Gambit's secondary and less used powers, including DEATHBIT and his extra abilities while blind! Also this episode- Meg can’t say cosmic, many tangents, and SMASH OR PASS- Deathbit, with the least shocking result ever. Comics/media referenced: Fantastic Four #2–5 – Cosmic ray exposure powers X-Men 185-200/Legacy annual 1/ Excalibur- Deathbit...

The Gambit Spotters Meg, Vonnie, Riley, and Liv discuss Gambit's Kinetic and Kinetic-related powerset across the 616 and alternate universes! Part one of a three-part series on the powers and abilities of Remy LeBeau. Plus, Smash or Pass- NEW SUN! Comics/media referenced: Daken: Dark Wolverine #8 - living/organic charging X-Men: Legacy #214 - living/organic charging Deadpool vs Gambit #3 & #5...

  Gambit Spotters Meg, Liv, and Vonnie discuss Gambit's physical stats, Jim Lee's concept costumes, the iconic cover of Uncanny X-Men 266, and Gambit's original look/armor capabilities along with more recent retcons for its functionality. Also: Listener questions, Smash or Pass, info on the Hasbro Rogue and Gambit Basketball set, new comic releases for the next two weeks and Gambit VA Convention a...

The Gambit Spotters - Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv introduce you to their new podcast, debate Gambit's first appearance, discuss abandoned original plotlines- and play smash or pass! Plus, info on Marvel Mystic Mayhem, new comic releases for the next two weeks and Gambit VA Convention appearances for early September!