X-Pod 97

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. MEGA RAN and SHAO DOW are touring the UK this week! Aug 17-18 Birmingham...

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.  Catch Mega Ran on tour!  7/30 CO Springs at Whats Left Records 7/31 ABQ at Launchpad 8/1 Tucson at Brick Box Brewery 8/...

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.  Order EXCLUSIVE X-Pod 97 merch, like hoodies, stickers and mugs no...

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! Mega Ran is on tour in the UK/EU with Wheatus:  June 7 Sittard, Netherlands Ju...

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.  Follow Teek at @Teek_Hall on socia...

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!  Follow Steve at @MrWrightWay on socials, or on YouTub...

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. Follow Christian at @ChristianDMZ on all socials. Order EXCLUSIVE X-Pod 97 merch, like hoodies, stickers and mugs now at this link:  https://mega-ran.creator-spring.com/listing/x-pod-97 join Mega Ran's Discord to discuss...

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. Order EXCLUSIVE X-Pod 97 merch, like hoodies, stickers and mugs n...

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...

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...

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 Don't forget to follow Marcos on Twitter to win a copy of WWE2K24! twitter.com/thesunsetkid56 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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,...

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:  Mega Ran: https://twitter.com/MegaRan /  Marcos: https://twitter.com/TheSu...

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!  Get more exclusives at patreon.com/megaran!  thank you for your support!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Follow the cast:  Mega Ran: https://twitter.com/MegaRan /  Marcos: https://twitter.com/TheSunsetKid56 CeeHawk: https://twitt...

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Follow the gang and give us your feedbac...