Episode 32: Make It For Marcos

XPOD ’97 TALKS THE X-MEN ’97 SEASON FINALE! The finale is HERE, and XPOD ’97 is breaking it ALL down! From the final battle with Bastion, to Magneto & Professor X, the fate of the X-Men, those insane time-travel reveals, and the Apocalypse tease that sets up what comes next — there’s a LOT to talk about!  Was the finale everything you wanted? What was your favorite moment? And what do you think is coming NEXT? SPOILERS AHEAD!Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the XPOD ’97 conversation!#XPOD97 #XMen97 #XMen #Marvel #MarvelAnimation #Mutants #Magneto #ProfessorX #Cyclops #Wolverine #Rogue #Gambit #Apocalypse #Bastion #MCU #MarvelFans #GeekCulture #ComicBookFans #XMenFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back and breaking down X-Men ’97 Season 2, Episode 8 — “The Dead Man’s Hand”! ️ With the season finale right around the corner, XPOD ’97 goes over the biggest moments, surprises, comic-book connections, and what Episode 8 sets up for the end of Season 2.  What worked? What caught us off guard? And where does it all go from here? Tap in with XPOD ’97 and let us know what YOU thought of Episode 8! #XPOD97 #XMen97 #XMen97Season2 #XMen #Marvel #MarvelAnimation #Mutants #MarvelFans #GeekCulture #Podcast #ComicBookFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 XPOD ’97 IS BACK! This week, the crew dives into X-Men ’97 Season 2, Episode 7 — “Strange Land, Savage Heart.” The X-Men head into the Savage Land, where a familiar face from their past is waiting — and things get wild FAST.  (Metacritic (https://www.metacritic.com/tv/x-men-97/season-2/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))We’re breaking down the biggest moments, surprises, comic-book connections, and what Episode 7 could mean as Season 2 races toward the finale. Did Episode 7 deliver? What was your favorite moment? And where is all of this heading?Drop your thoughts in the comments and rock with XPOD ’97!#XPOD97 #XMen97 #XMen #Marvel #MarvelAnimation #Mutants #SavageLand #XMen97Season2 #GeekCulture #MarvelFans #Podcast #ComicBookTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 XPOD ’97 is coming to you straight from San Diego Comic-Con! This episode was recorded live during SDCC 2026, where Marcos and Mega Ran sat down with an incredible lineup of guests from the world of X-Men ’97!Featuring: Isaac Robinson-Smith (Bishop) Gui Agustini (Sunspot) JP Karliak (Morph) Zehra Fazal (Emma Frost) Teddy Sears (Havok) Jonathan London (Geekscape) ATO WorldwideFrom behind-the-scenes stories to voice acting, animation, fandom, and everything X-Men, this is one episode you won’t want to miss! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!#XPod97 #SDCC2026 #SanDiegoComicCon #XMen97 #Marvel #MarvelAnimation #MegaRan #Geekscape #EmmaFrost #Morph #Bishop #Sunspot #Havok #MarvelPodcast #ComicCon #MutantAndProud #Podcast #GeekCulture #MarvelFans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re breaking down Episode 5 of X-Men ’97 Season 2, diving into the biggest moments, shocking twists, standout character arcs, and all the Easter eggs you may have missed.Plus, we react to the brand-new Avengers: Doomsday trailer, discussing Doctor Doom’s arrival, the biggest reveals, returning heroes, and what it all means for the future of the MCU. Ran and Marcos disagree on the hype levels, but the moment is here.  Listen now and join the conversation.Catch the X-Pod 97 LIVE at San Diego Comic Con 2026 for the first time ever, as we present an official X-Men 97 Fan Experience with the voices of Morph, Havok, Sunspot and more, Saturday July 25 1-2pm at The San Diego Public Library Neil Morgan Auditorium! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the newest episode of XPod 97, we break down X-Men ’97 Season 2, Episode 4: “Rise of Apocalypse – Part II.” From Apocalypse’s shocking rise to the episode’s biggest twists, emotional moments, and what it all means moving forward, we’ve got it covered. Plus, we share some huge news about what’s next for the show that you won’t want to miss!  Listen now, join the discussion, and let us know your theories for the rest of the season! #XMen97 #Marvel #XPod97 #XMen #Apocalypse #DisneyPlus #MarvelAnimation #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back!We’re breaking down the first episodes of X-Men ’97 Season 2, diving into all the biggest moments, shocking twists, Easter eggs, and what they mean for the rest of the season. If you’re an X-Men  97 fan, you won’t want to miss this discussion! We of course give our takes and opinions on where we go from here!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are *definitely* back in town! On this week’s episode, the crew reunites after Marcos’ Japan trip to break down the brand-new X-Men ’97 trailer and share their predictions for what’s in store this season. From potential storylines and returning characters to the biggest questions heading into the premiere, they dive deep into all things mutant. The guys also catch up on what they’ve been up to lately, sharing recent adventures, entertainment picks, and everything that’s been keeping them busy since the last episode. Tune in for plenty of laughs, geeky speculation, and the return of the crew you’ve been waiting for!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boys are BACK! Well one anyway, as Ran watches the new trailer and reacts. The X-Pod you know and love will return with new episodes leading up to the July 1 series premiere and beyond. Back to you, your X-Pod!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today 's X-Pod contains a SPOILER FREE Superman review, news on Blade, Kevin Feige's thoughts on Kang and SO MUCH MORE! We even somehow get into the lore of the Fast and Furious franchise, which is basically a superhero franchise. One day, Ran will watch these films. Thanks for listening!  NEW MERCH ALERT! Get the all-new, all fresh X-Pod 97 poster and tee with art by Christian Colbert  at https://alltimecomics.threadless.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices