X-Club: An X-Men Book Club

The penultimate episode before the Fall of Krakoa is here! The story that kicked off our podcast FIVE years ago is almost over…but before the collapse we dive deep into some crazy Phoenix lore, learn about Hope’s birth, roll our eyes at Nimrod, and I guess check in with Cable? Buckle up, buttercups! Issues Covered: X-Men Forever 3 - 4 Fall of the House of X 5 Cable 4 Krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @x...

We’re back! In this episode, we tackle some X-Men comic news, lament the coming end of Krakoa, and head into the afterlife to visit Magneto. Only TWO episodes left before the End of Krakoa… Issues Covered: Resurrection of Magneto 1-4 Krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

We’re rapidly approaching the end of the Krakoa Era and we mean RAPIDLY. In this episode, we jump back into the main storyline to find all of the X-Men trying to kill Charles…basically. Things are happening really quickly, y’all and we’re just trying to hold on. Issues Covered: Fall of the House of X 4 Rise of the Powers of X 4 X-Men Forever 2 X-Men 34 @madman3005 @xbrarian Krakoaradio.com Krakoar...

This week, we take a side mission with not one, but TWO Cables, debate what choice word Rachel calls Xavier, and have some strong feelings about the end of the (First) Krakoa Era. Issues Covered: Cable 1-3 Rise of the Powers of X 3 X-Men 33 @madman3005 @xbrarian Krakoaradio.com Krakoaradio at gmail dot com

So, we’re back. This time, we hit record! That’s right, Nick and Josh are back after “recording” an epic episode about the Maddie and Genosha episodes of X-Men 97 to cover some average comics! Join us this week as we react to the the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer, continue the Fall of the House of X, and welcome the first installment of Nick’s Ultimate Corner. Issues Covered: Fall of the House of...

In this episode we continue to watch the House of X fall, get our hearts broken, and….cheer for the Brood??!! Issues Covered: X-Men 30 - 32 Fall of the House of X 2 Rise of the Powers of X 2 @madman3005 @xbrarian

This week, we’re reviewing the first two episodes of the brand-new X-Men 97 animated series and we are LIVING! Cyclops is cool, Gambit is sexy, all the X-Men are horny…all is right in the X-World! So, brush off those haters and let’s dive in! @madman3005 @xbrarian Krakoaradio.com

Welcome back! In this episode, we breakdown the latest X-Men news from SXSW. Yes, we also dive into Twitter’s reactions. After that, we finally get to the Fall of the House of X! Buckle up, buttercups, it’s going to be a bumpy ride! Issues covered: Fall of the House of X #1 Rise of the Powers of X #1 krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

We have finally come to the end of the Fall of X! In this episode we bid farewell to X-Men Red, cheer on Juggernaut, and brace ourselves for the Fall of the House of X. Issues Covered: X-Men: 27 - 29 X-Men Red: 15-18 krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

No comics this week! Instead, we're breaking down the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer. Why, you ask? Because the X-MEN ARE BACK, BABY! @madman3005 @xbrarian krakoaradio at gmail dot com

With the Phoenix definitely behind us, we can finally turn our attention to The Fall of X and…the Phoenix still?? That’s right, we’re catching up on the Fall of X in this week’s episode and covering Immortal X-Men, the Jean Grey mini, and Uncanny Avengers. Issues Covered: 
Immortal X-Men 16-18 Jean Grey: 2-4 Uncanny Avengers: 2-5 Twitter:
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After a long delay, we’re back to FINALLY wrap up our Phoenix Spectacular. After tackling the profound and game-changing comics, we now turn our attention to the X-Men movies. That’s right, we’re talking about X-Men 3: The Last Stand and X-Men: Dark Phoenix Saga. Two pillars of cinema. Enjoy! Krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

We’ve made it to the final chapter of the Phoenix Saga. In this episode Dark Phoenix arrives and things get MESSY! Issues Covered: Uncanny X-Men 134 - 137 krakoaradio@gmail.com @madman3005 @xbrarian

We’re back with part 3 of our Phoenix Saga Spectacular! In today’s episode, we tackle issues 129 - 133, and things are heating up! We meet Kitty and Dazzler, Wolverine becomes a major badass, the X-Men get super horny, and also some racism. So, buckle up, buttercups because the Dark Phoenix Saga is now in full gear! @madman3005 krakoaradio.com krakoaradio at gmail dot com

Our 100th episode exploration of the Phoenix Saga continues! In part 2 we welcome the Starjammers, learn that Moira is a horrible mother, and stare at a few butts. Oh, and lots of JEAN!!!!!! Next episode…the Hellfire Club! Rate, review, subscribe. Issues covered: Uncanny X-Men 105; 107-108; 125-128 krakoaradio.com krakoaradio@gmail.com @madman3005

It’s finally here! The episode 4 years in the making! We have reached our OFFICIAL 100th episode, and as promised…it’s going to be EPIC! We’re covering the entire Phoenix Saga, starting from the first faithful moment that Jean sacrifices herself, all the way to…well, the next time Jean sacrifices herself. We’re pulling out all the stops for this 4-part extravaganza and are also joined by special g...

We’re back with a special episode! Due to scheduling, we’re delaying our Giant-Size Phoenix Saga episode a bit. In this episode, Nick and Josh discuss the Spider-Man Animated Series X-Men crossover from the 90s. Peter is a judgmental jerk, Wolverine is a prick, and Rogue is horny as hell. We’ll be back on November 10th with part 1 of our 100th episode!! krakoaradio@gmail.com krakoaradio.com

We’re at episode 99! In this episode we go back in time with Jean, meet an awesome sometimes green kid, and see Tony Stark propose to Emma! Issues Covered: Jeany Grey #1 X-Men #26 Immortal X-Men #15 krakoaradio.com

After a long hiatus fighting real world fascists, your boys are back to discuss fictional fascists! This week we witness the start of the Genesis War, and meet Steve Rogers' Merry Murderous Mutants. Issues covered: X-Men Red 14 & 15 Uncanny Avengers 1 krakoaradio.com @madman3005 @xbrarian.bsky.social krakoaradio@gmail.com

Well, we’ve put it off as long as we could, but it’s time to return to the Fall of X. In this episode, Nick gives his MCU theories, Josh freaks out over Shadowkat and Maddie, and Nick defends his love of Sebastian Shaw. Please rate, review, and subscribe where you can! Issues Covered: X-Men #25 Immortal X-Men #14 Dark X-Men #1 Reach Us: Krakoaradio@gmail.com Twitter: @madman3005 BlueSky: @xbrarian

We may have taken a week off, but we’re still recovering from the Hellfire Gala. So, in this episode, we’re covering FOUR episodes of the X-Men Animated Series! Join us as we visit the Savage Land only to listen to Mr. Sinister monologue, then we learn more about Wolverine’s past as we build to the PHOENIX SAGA! Reminder, we’ll be covering the entire Phoenix Saga in our 100th episode! If you want...

We’re back for part 2 of our Hellfire Gala coverage! In this episode we breakdown the SHOCKING conclusion, where we go from here, and touch on some fan reactions to the event. Rate, review, subscribe! krakoaradio.com krakoaradio@gmail.com

We’re back with part one of our Hellfire Gala-sized episode. Where do we even start?? Before jumping into the Gala we check in with X-Men and the Quiet Council…then it’s off to Mykines for half of the Hellfire Gala. The Fall of X is here, friends. And things are NOT GOOD. Issues Covered: X-Men #24 Immortal X-Men #13 Hellfire Gala 2023 krakoaradio.com krakoaradio@gmail.com

This week Nick and Josh discuss strikes, wrestling, the marriage of Apocalypse and Genesis, and Josh’s unhealthy crush on Mother Righteous. Issues Covered: Heralds of the Apocalypse #1 Sinister Four #1 Krakoaradio@gmail.com Nick: @madman3005 Josh: @xbrarian

We’re back! After some time away to deal with work and family emergencies, your boys are back to GLOAT! In this episode Nick and Josh talk Ms. Marvel, Deadpool 3, and check in as the Fall of X continues to…fall? Make sure you subscribe, rate, and review! Issues Covered: X-Men 23 Immortal X-Men 12 X-Men Red 12 Krakoaradio@gmail.com Nick: @madman3005 Josh: @xbrarian