Maddy and Ryan open the listener mailbag to answer questions about The Gifted and Lauren's coming-out story, various video games featuring the X-Men, and more. The second half of this episode is The Mutant Ages: The Comic Book episode in which the team visits the Land of Cloakys, and that's why you're really here, you just don't know it yet.

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THE OSCARS TO AWARD STUNTS!! Also trailers, Star Wars, and Blade news - 166.1

On this week's show the guys express their thoughts *Thunderbolts (spoilers!), Kevin Feige's 10-year plan for the X-Men, a strategic shift happening behind the scenes at Marvel, and DC cancelling Sergeant Rock & rewriting Clayface

Hero Talk: *Thunderbolts Spoilers Review, Marvel's Creative Overhaul, Kevin Feige's 10-Year Plan for X-Men

Maddy and Ryan are in full form for this week's episode of the Mutant Ages, so we hope you're ready for an ADHD roller coaster. Regardless, this week's episode of The Gifted was not exactly an A+ but it wasn't bad by any means. John has been kidnapped by the Purifiers, which means the remaining Mutant Underground members have to get Lorna and Andy's help because they need some serious firepower to overtake a human militia with an organized compound full of guns. Reed and Caitlin are thrilled to have their son back... until they see what he's become, and what Lauren has been warning them about for *months* now.

Next episode: "meMento," The Gifted

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"eneMy of my eneMy," The Gifted

JEREMY RENNER WAS STIFFED! Also, Sgt Rock film canceled and Will Poulter might join the DCU - 167.1

The boys talk about the BREAKING NEWS around the Avengers movies. We chat about goo viscosity, shallow caves, and intimate piercings. Also would you put ketchup on spaghetti?

Issue 378 - Doomsday Has a New Doomsdate

"meMento" is not only an all-time great episode of The Gifted, it's one of Maddy and Ryan's all-time favorite episodes of TV, period. Every single character's storyline comes to a head in some way. Lauren Strucker gets enchanted by the music box that's passed down through her family for generations, and it seems to be kicking off her villain era. Meanwhile, Lorna is questioning the Inner Circle's true motivations now that Reeva Payne has enlisted a trio of serial killers to perform a mysterious mission. And when Lorna reaches out to Marcos, their relationship naturally gets rekindled. With John bedridden and wounded once again, Blink is questioning whether she can stay with someone so self-destructive. Most striking of all is Jace Turner's storyline, in which he decides to stand up for his Purifier cop friend who shoots an innocent mutant child. Jace's mental health takes a real dive after that one.

Next episode: "hoMe," The Gifted

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"meMento," The Gifted

"hoMe" may not be a five-star episode of The Gifted, but with so many bangers in season 2, we can forgive it. We learn that Evangeline co-founded the Mutant Underground with Erg, the leader of the Morlocks, but then screwed him over. Despite that, she still blackmails him into joining her (along with the rest of our Mutant Underground hold-outs) for a "last stand," although it's not entirely clear that that entails. We'll never get to find out, because it fails, but in the process, Erg and John have a "last stand" of their own and it leads to Blink finally dumping John (long overdue) and joining the Morlocks (also long overdue). Meanwhile, Reed Strucker becomes fascinated by the music box that has his daughter hypnotized, and his daughter and wife go fight some cops and possibly get Uncle Danny killed. Remember Uncle Danny, the lawyer? He's back for some reason.

Next episode: "teMpted," The Gifted

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"hoMe," The Gifted

This was a track I've wanted to do since before I even began producing! Was honored for the A Few DJ's label to make it their 50th release, it went to number one on Toolbox Digital Shop! Perfect for X-Men fans, and those who want the dancefloor to become a simulated endurance test!

Written/Produced/Engineered by: Soular
Released by A Few DJs Digital (May 24, 2024)

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Soular - Danger Room - A Few DJs Digital - OUT NOW

Sadly superhero comics lost one of its greatest writers in May… Peter David. So Josh Markwith and BComp took a break to look back at one of his funniest books, X-Factor aka the Government X-Men. Spoiler, you’ll want to pick up this book after the episode. 

“Peter David’s X-Factor” is peak 90’s Superhero Comedy. Here’s why! We Got Issues #12

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My name is Greg, DJ name is Soular... I've been a DJ since 2002, based in Maryland USA, spinning Hard House, Hard Trance, NRG, Hard/Acid Techno etc. I’ve been producing since 2010, it’s been a long journey and I’m now having tracks released. You can find clips of released and upcoming tracks by me here. Feel free to like and comment ones you enjoy!

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