Podcasts by X-Reads: An X-Men Experience
Connecting fans with their favorite creators. X-Reads recaps classic issues of X-Men comics with celebrities, artists, and writers. Join Chris & Chandler as they jump through different eras of X-Titles from Claremont to Hickman and everything in between. New episodes publish every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Find us on social media @xreadspodcast.
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Ep 113: X-23: Deadly Regenesis with Writer Erica Schultz from 2023-12-06T14:27:50
We're excited to welcome Erica Schultz, “The Patron Saint of Love and Violence” and mind behind 'X-23: Deadly Regenesis.' Join us as we delve into the tumultuous world of Laura Kinney, a.k.a. X-23....
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Ep. 112: Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1&The Marvels Movie Review from 2023-11-15T11:05:01
Join Chris and Chandler as they explore the mutant evolution of Ms. Marvel in "Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1" and give their fresh review of "The Marvels" movie. Discover Kamala Khan'...
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Ep. 111: Dazzler #35 Nightclub Brawls and Rent Goals from 2023-11-01T15:56:26
Dazzler faces eviction in the aftermath of mutant discrimination, forcing her to hustle for rent money. Join hosts Chandler & Chris as they explore the riveting events in Dazzler #35. From land...
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Ep 110: Halloween Special: Guest Courtney Perdue on Goosebumps (Disney+)&Jubilee vs. Horror Icons from 2023-10-18T15:01:57
Get ready for a Halloween thrill ride! Courtney Perdue, supervising producer and writer of the new Goosebumps Hulu/Disney+ streaming series, is joining us for a spooky chat about the show. Plus, we...
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Ep 109: Run Alongside the X-Men with Marvel Move Fitness App! Guest: Ryan Penagos a.k.a Agent M from 2023-10-04T18:16:33
ExecutiveStrap on your superhero sneakers, fellow mutants, because in this week's X-Reads Podcast, your hosts Chandler and Chris are joined by the marvelous Agent M, Ryan Penagos, Vice President &a...
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Ep 108: Special Recap of The Uncanny Experience from 2023-09-27T14:00:03
Attendees of the inaugural Uncanny Experience join Chris and Chandler to recap what went down inside Xavier Institute for the 2-day immersive X-Men Fan Convention.
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Ep 107: New X-Men: Academy X 3 with special guests Michelle Waffle and Justin Otero from 2023-09-07T01:51:47
Super geek influencer couple Michelle Waffle and Justin Otero join X-Reads to talk about one of their favorite issues. New X-Men: Academy X #3. There's so much shade getting thrown in this issue a...
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Ep 106: X-Women with Stefania Sassano from 2023-08-16T16:13:46
TikTok and Instagram influencer Stefania Sassano joins the show as we recap the sultry X-Women one-shot comic by Chris Claremont and Italian artist Milo Manara. Stefania is known for her love of c...
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Ep 105: X-Men #8 (1992) with Nikhil Clayton from 2023-08-02T14:50:08
TikTok Comedian Nikhil Clayton brings his kenergy to the show as we recap adjectiveless X-Men #8 from 1992. This iconic Jim Lee drawn issue features what is fondly known as the boysenberry pie inci...
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Ep 104: Wolverine&Deadpool - The Decoy from 2023-07-19T12:55:01
And now for something completely different. With the internet ablaze with the appearance of Hugh Jackman in Wolverine's traditional yellow and blue colors, we had to cool an adventure that feature...
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Ep 103: Uncanny X-Men 179 with Danielle Silverstone from 2023-07-05T14:48:02
The hilarious comic book influencer, writer, director, actor, comedian, and creator Danielle Silverstone joins the show to talk about Kitty Pryde, Jewish hertiage, queer culture in the X-Men, Barbi...
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Ep 102: X-Men First Class 1 with Chad of Graymalkin Lane from 2023-06-21T15:54:32
Chad - the host of Graymalkin Lane Podcast - joins Chris & Chandler to delve into the alternate universe of X-Men: First Class #1. This retelling of the original five mutants at Xavier's...
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Ep 101: X-Men 11 - Into the Mojoverse from 2023-06-07T15:32:06
We made it past 100! This episode sees Chris and Chandler alongside the X-Men battling the X-Men all to the enjoyment of Mojo and his legions of fans. This is the last Jim Lee issue and it's a we...
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Ep 100: Chris Claremont on the Evolution of Kitty Pryde from 2023-05-17T14:14:22
The legendary Chris Claremont joins the show for the 100th Episode to discuss The Evolution of Kitty Pryde. Anchored within the Kitty Pryde & Wolverine mini-series, Chris, ...
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Ep 99: Uncanny X-Men 237 with bestselling author Alex Segura from 2023-05-03T12:00:02
Come on in for the penultimate episode of X-Reads with celebrated author Alex Segura. Alex, Chris, and Chandler cover Uncanny X-Men 237 and the Genosha saga featuring the adventures of depowered W...
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Ep 98: X-Men: Emperor Vulcan 1 with Marvel author Neil Kleid from 2023-04-19T12:00:02
Marvel author Neil Kleid joins the pod to talk about his upcoming novel release called - The Phoenix Chase. A soaring space adventure starring Kid Omega and the Starjammers in Sh'ar S...
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Ep 97: X-Men Unlimited 7 with Stephanie Williams from 2023-04-05T13:00:02
Writer Stephanie Williams joins the show to talk about her recent run of The Family Snikt and recap X-Men Unlimited #7. Chris, Chandler, and Stephanie gab about this Storm-centric issue and all ul...
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Ep 96: Uncanny X-Men 297 with Marvel's Ryan Penagos aka Agent M from 2023-03-15T12:45:02
Agent M himself, Ryan Penagos, makes his X-Reads Podcast debut by recapping Uncanny X-Men 297 with Chris & Chandler and hyping up the 60th Anniversary X-Men Marvel Unlimited Event. Penagos is t...
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Ep 95: X-Men #8 (2021) - M.O.D.O.K. from 2023-03-01T14:00:02
With the release of Ant-Man & the Wasp Quantumania - Chris and Chandler recap a recent issue of X-Men #8 (2021) by Gerry Duggan. This issue features a surprise appearancy by a villain not refre...
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Ep 94: Midnight Suns Video Game and Comic Review from 2023-02-15T16:32:06
Chris and Chandler love the new Firaxis Midnight Suns video game from 2K Games! Thankfuly Marvel also released a comic book series to coincide with the game release giving them ample amounts to gus...
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Ep 93: Uncanny X-Men 186 - LifeDeath a Love Story with The X-Wife Podcast from 2023-02-01T13:55:01
Justin and Alicia from The X-Wife Podcast join the show to talk through the dynamic Lifedeath issue by Chris Claremont and Barry Windsor-Smith (Uncanny X-Men 186). A powerless Storm faces her new r...
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Ep 92: New X-Men 121 with Special Guest Lucas Werneck from 2023-01-18T13:55:01
Marvel's Stormbreaker artist Lucas Werneck joins the show to discuss the ultimate influential issue on his artistic career - New X-Men 121 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly. What an amazin...
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Ep 91: New X-Men 114 - New Year = New X-Men from 2023-01-04T13:45:01
Happy New Year! It's 2023 and with a new year comes New X-Men as Chris and Chandler explore Grant Morrison's iconic relaunch of the X-Men in 2001. Considered one of the best new storylines of the h...
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Ep 90: Top 10 X-Reads Episodes of 2022 from 2022-12-28T13:55:01
We've gathered once again the Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes of the year in celebration of our amazing 2022! Tune in to hear the count-down as Chris and Chandler reminisce about their past year of...
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Ep 89: Wolverine 75 with Larry Hama from 2022-12-07T13:30:02
Presenting our first-ever live recording of X-Reads: An X-Men Experience! The generous producers of Twin Cities Con invited Chris & Chandler to record in front of a live audience and interview the...
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Ep 88: X-Men 25 - Fatal Attractions with Fabian Nicieza from 2022-11-16T15:55:01
Writer Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, X-Force) returns to the podcast to chat about the epic Fatal Attractions story arch and his role in stripping the metal from Wolverine's bones - plus the full story be...
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Ep 87: What If...? 24 - What If Wolverine Became Lord of the Vampires? from 2022-11-02T12:00:02
We're back with another Halloween special with What If Wolverine Became Lord of the Vampires? Journey into the unknown as The Watcher guides us into a scenario where Dracula defeats the X-Men and W...
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Ep 86: Uncanny X-Men 209 with Kieron Gillen! from 2022-10-19T14:00:02
Writer and architect of the A.X.E. (Avengers | X-Men | Eternals) crossover event, Kieron Gillen, joins the pod to discuss his work on AXE, answer questions from Twitter, talk about Mister Sinister ...
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Ep 85: Sailor Moon 30th Anniversary Celebration w Terri Hawkes&Jordan D White from 2022-10-05T14:45:02
Terri Hawkes, the English voice of Sailor Moon, joins Chris, Chandler, and Marvel Comics' Jordan D White to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sailor Moon and her influence on X-Men comics. Terri v...
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Ep 84: X-Factor 75 - with the voice of Mr. Sinister, Chris Britton from 2022-09-21T14:55:02
The maniacal voice of Mister Sinister - Chris Britton - appears on the show to talk about voicing the role in the 90's X-Men: The Animated Series, and cover the first appearance of The Nasty Boys i...
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Ep 83: X-Men 2099 #1 - The Future is Now from 2022-09-07T12:55:02
Chris & Chandler leap ahead to the year 2099! Back in 1993, there was a huge push by Marvel to show what the bleak future holds with titles on X-Men, Punisher, Spider-Man, Hulk, Doom and more - al...
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Ep 82: House of X 1 - featuring the hosts of House of X Podcast from 2022-08-31T12:55:02
The stewards of the House of X Podcast, Dylan & Regina, join Chris & Chandler to break down the gritty details of the seminole HOUSE OF X #1 written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Pepe Larraz. Th...
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Ep 81: Magik 4 - with special guest The Claremont Run's Dr. J. Andrew Derman from 2022-08-17T12:55:01
The very educated and astute knowledge of Doctor J. Andrew Derman of The Claremont Run joins Chris & Chandler as they journey into Limbo and recap the grand finale of Magik's mini-series run with M...
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Ep 80: Uncanny X-Men 180 - Storm's Mohawk Is Always Controversial from 2022-08-03T12:55:01
Episode 80 celebrate Uncanny X-Men 180 where Storm finally confronts Kitty Pryde on why she hates her new punk look. The issue is filled with things Chris and Chandler love like ridiculous 80's ou...
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Ep 79: X-Men Annual 9 - Storm Goddess of Thunder! from 2022-07-20T12:50:02
It's San Diego Comic-Con Week and Chris and Chandler are bringing the thunder! First off, the podcast turned 3 years old on July 17th marking another fantastic year of x-reading comics, speaking w...
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Ep 78: New Mutants 18 (Vol 1) with guest artist Rod Reis from 2022-07-06T12:55:02
Current artist of the new New Mutants run Rod Reis joins the show! His work alongside Vita Ayala is truly inspiring. For his debut he selects New Mutants 18 (Vol 1) - and we all gush about the incr...
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Ep 77: X-Men Schism 4 - with special guest Justice Boles from Shortboxed from 2022-06-15T14:55:01
Justice Boles from the comic collector's dream app - Shortboxed - joins the show to discuss X-Men Schism and the epic break-up of Scott and Logan. On the show, Chris, Chandler, and Justice debate ...
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Ep 76: All-New X-Men 40 - Marvel Queer Creators Spotlight from 2022-06-01T14:55:01
Chris and Chandler are joined by a roundtable of Marvel Queer Creators - Josh Trujillo (Hulkling & Wiccan, creator of Aaron Fischer aka the gay Captain America), Terry Blas (Reptil, Marvel Voices),...
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Ep 75: The Top 5 Times Dr. Strange Saved the X-Men from 2022-05-18T14:55:01
It's a different kind of episode! Instead of a one-issue recap, Chris and Chandler have gathered the Top 5 Times Doctor Strange Saved the X-Men to coincide with the wildly popular release of Dr. S...
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Ep 74: Generation X #1 with guest artist David Nakayama from 2022-05-04T14:55:02
The incredible cover artist David Nakayama, known for his iconic character color bleed variants, joins Chris and Chandler to recap Generation X #1 and praise the work by Bachalo and Lobdell in thei...
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Ep 73: X-Men Children of the Atom 1 with Steven E. Gordon of X-Men: Evolution from 2022-04-20T14:55:02
Character Designer, Animator, and Director of X-Men: Evolution and Wolverine and the X-Men Steven E. Gordon joins Chris and Chandler as they x-read X-Men Children of the Atom #1. A fantastic retel...
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Ep 72: X-Men 98 with Steve Foxe from 2022-04-06T14:55:03
Steve Foxe (writer X-Men: House of XCII) joins the show to talk about one of the most impactful comics to him in his youth - X-Men (vol 2) #98! Part of "The Twelve" storyline, this story sees the ...
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Ep 71: X-Men Adventures 1 - with X-Men: The Animated Series architects Eric&Julia Lewald from 2022-03-16T14:55:02
Chris and Chandler get to chat with the architects of their childhood, showrunner/writers of X-Men: The Animated Series, Eric & Julia Lewald! Taking us back to 1992, we discuss the formation of th...
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Ep 70: Beauty&the Beast Part 1 - Dazzler's Tinsel Town Trauma from 2022-03-02T15:55:02
Chris and Chandler return to Ann Nocenti's work but this time with her mini series Beauty and the Beast starring Dazzler and the Beast. On the surface, the series looks to be a silly romp through ...
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Ep 69: X-Men 79 with special guest Steve Orlando from 2022-02-16T15:55:02
Writer Steve Orlando (Marauders) joins Chris and Chandler on the show to recap X-Men 79 (vol. 2) and gush about his love of Marrow. Steve talks taking over the Marauders title from Gerry Duggan, p...
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Ep 68: Uncanny X-Men 317&X-Men 37 - The Phalanx Covenant Finale! from 2022-02-02T15:55:02
We've reached the epic conclusion of The Phalanx Covenant as Chris and Chandler recap Uncanny X-Men 317 and X-Men 37 back to back for a double-sized episode. We meet Skin! We meet Blink! One of ...
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Bonus Ep: Trial of Magneto 5 - with Leah Williams and Date with Dateline from 2022-01-26T15:55:02
Leah Williams joins the show as we recap, review, and dissect the Trial of Magneto mini-series with our ongoing special guests Katie and Kimberly from A Date with Dateline. Now that the big finale...
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Ep 67: X-Men 36 - First Appearance of Synch! from 2022-01-19T15:55:02
We continue the Phalanx Covenant with X-Men 36 - the first appearance of Synch. Banshee lets loose and wails on the Phalanx as he, Sabertooth, Emma and Jubilee rescue Everett Thomas, aka Synch. C...
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Ep 66: Uncanny X-Men 316 - Enter the Phalanx Covenant from 2022-01-05T15:55:02
X-Reads makes its debut on the AIPT Podcast Network by jumping into the 90s with The Phalanx Covenant. Kicking off with Uncanny X-Men 316 (the first appearance of Monet St. Croix), Chris & Chandle...
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Bonus Episode: Top X Episodes of 2021 from 2021-12-28T16:21:41
2021 was such an incredible year for X-Reads that we had to do a retrospective clip show looking back at the Top 10 most-downloaded episodes of the podcast. Listen to the Top 10 countdown as Chris...
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Ep 65: Trial of Magneto 3&4 - Double Issue with returning guests Date with Dateline from 2021-12-15T15:55:02
Katie and Jake from Date with Dateline return to discuss the murder and mayhem of The Trial of Magneto issues 3 and 4. Together we break down the triple-goddess mythology that The Scarlet Witch is...
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Ep 64: Uncanny X-Men 230 - A Holiday Special featuring Jenny Van Dien&Michelle Prenez from 2021-12-01T15:59:27
Four close friends - Chris, Chandler, Jenny, & Michelle - all gather to reminisce about past holidays together all while recapping Uncanny X-Men 230. Longshot finds some talking jewelry and togeth...
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Ep 63: Uncanny X-Men 189 with special guest Valentine Smith from 2021-11-17T15:55:14
The incredible artist, Valentine Smith, joins Chris and Chandler as they gab about Rachel and Amara's Girls Day on the Town in Manhattan where they get into absolute Hellfire Club hijinks. Lewks e...
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Ep 62: Wolverine 1 - with special guest Cal Dodd - the voice of Wolverine! from 2021-11-03T14:55:05
The definitive voice of Wolverine, Cal Dodd, joins our show for a very special x-read of Wolverine #1 by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. Cal voiced Wolverine in "X-Men: The Animated Series", plu...
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Ep 61: The Trial of Magneto 2 - with ongoing true crime observations from Date with Dateline from 2021-10-20T14:55:08
Katie from A Date with Dateline is back and she's brought her co-host Jake from Date with the Bake for another issue of The Trial of Magneto. We had so much with covering the first issue, we had t...
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An Intro to X-Reads: An X-Men Experience from 2021-10-08T04:52:17
Want to learn what X-Reads is all about? Listen to our trailer to get the jump on what to expect in our deep dive episodes as we recap classic issues from the X-Men Universe, often with special gu...
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Ep 60: New X-Men 38 - with special guest Bob Q! (Way of X) from 2021-10-06T14:55:10
Way of X artist Bob Quinn brings New X-Men #38 to the show to gush about Skottie Young's artistic style and how the issue convinced him that he had what it took to become an artist for Marvel Comic...
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Ep 59: Excalibur 50 - with X-Men Editor Jordan D. White from 2021-09-15T14:55:04
Senior Editor in charge of X-Men comics - Jordan D. White joins Chris and Chandler for a double-sized spectacular special issue of Excalibur #50. Jordan selected this issue to x-read due to his lo...
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Bonus Episode: Trial of Magneto 1 - Crossover special with the true crime experts from A Date with Dateline from 2021-09-13T00:10:23
In a very special crossover episode, Chris and Chandler have Kimberly and Katie from A Date with Dateline to discuss the Trial of Magneto. They are relatively novice X-Men fans, so they bring the ...
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Ep 58: Excalibur 34 - The School Girls from Heck Finale! from 2021-09-01T14:55:09
It's the moment you've all been waiting for - the finale to the School Girls from Heck trilogy. The the pages of Excalibur 34, we've finally reached the end of this silly saga which ends with a gi...
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Ep 57: Excalibur 33 - School Girls from Heck Part 2 from 2021-08-18T14:55:10
Part 2 of the School Girls from Heck trilogy from the pages of Excalibur. Kitty Pryde continues to face off against the mean girls of her boarding school while Chris and Chandler recap the pages o...
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Ep 56: Excalibur 32 - with special guest Jack Plotnick and the School Girls from HECK from 2021-08-04T14:55:07
Special guest Jack Plotnick (Girls Will Be Girls, Drawn Together) joins Chris and Chandler as they recap their first issue if Excalibur and the start to the three-issue mini arc on the School Girls...
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Ep 55: The New Mutants 53&54 - A double-sized, double-wide, 2nd Birthday for X-Reads Extravaganza! from 2021-07-21T14:55:04
Did you know that the New Mutants and the Hellions got wasted, hooked-up, played rough, and bonded all during an 80s-era Hellfire Gala?! Tune into this episode as Chris & Chandler celebrate two ye...
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Ep 54: All-New X-Men 1 - with special guest Michael Vogel from 2021-07-07T14:55:03
Animation producer/writer Michael Vogel (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) joins us to recap All-New X-Men #1 by Brian Michael Bendis. Together we relive the moment the original five came back ...
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Ep 53: X-Men 46 - The X-Babies Are Back with special guest Anthony Oliveira! from 2021-06-16T14:55:08
Happy Pride! Chris, Chandler, and Anthony Oliveira gather to celebrate Pride Month and re-cap and review X-Men (Vol. 2) #46. Anthony, who has written for Marvel on "Emperor Hulkling" and the Marve...
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Ep 52: Uncanny X-Men 139 - Hellfire Gala News, We Hope You Survive the Experience! from 2021-06-02T14:45:17
Kitty Pryde joins the X-Men in issue #139. She doesn't like the codename Ariel, but she likes Sprite as long as you don't pull on her tab. Nightcrawler gives muppet energy and Wolverine reveals h...
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Ep 51: Uncanny X-Men 254 - Mayhem on Muir Island from 2021-05-19T15:00:11
We went into this issue with open minds and left with a belly full of laughs. Severe Moira, bondage a go-go X-Men uniforms, mermaids, and so much more. Plus the last page ad alert brought a start...
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Ep 50: New Mutants 21 - featuring special guest Bill Sienkiewicz!!! from 2021-05-05T15:00:08
For the landmark 50th Episode, Chris and Chandler speak with the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz! Together they tackle Bill's iconic work on The New Mutants with issue #21 titled 'Slumber Party,' where...
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Ep 49: Havok&Wolverine Meltdown 1 - with Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creator Bryan Konietzko from 2021-04-21T15:00:21
Bryan Konietzko, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender & The Legend of Korra, guest stars on a special episode where we talk about the mini series Havok and Wolverine Meltdown. Bryan was influe...
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Ep 48: X-Men Fairy Tales 4 - with special guest Karen David (Once Upon a Time, Fear the Walking Dead) from 2021-04-07T15:00:06
Special guest star Karen David (Once Upon a Time, Fear the Walking Dead) joins the show in a Fantasy/Zombie crossover extravaganza with X-Men Fairy Tale #4 by C.B. Cebulski. Plus, Chris and Chandl...
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Ep 47: Uncanny X-Men 245 - MEN!!!!! from 2021-03-24T15:00:18
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Ep 46: X-Men 103 - St. Patrick's Day Special at Cassidy Keep from 2021-03-17T15:00:18
Chris and Chandler celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a visit to Cassidy Keep where the X-Men face off against Black Tom Cassidy and the Juggernaut. Good thing they have the luck of the Irish with t...
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Bonus Ep: House of M #1 - what to do about Wanda (WandaVision overview) from 2021-03-10T16:00:03
We have a witchy surprise to feed into the Scarlet Fever. For a special bonus episode, Chris and Chandler recap House of M #1 which ties into WandaVision and Elizabeth Olsen's wishes for an even w...
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Ep 45: Uncanny X-Men 217 - where Juggernaut fangirls over Dazzler from 2021-03-03T16:00:19
Juggernaut - a Dazzler fan? That's right! Chris and Chandler recap and review Uncanny X-Men 217 which finds Dazzler one-on-one with The Juggernaut only to find out he's a big fan of hers....awkward!
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Ep 44: Longshot 3 - featuring Ann Nocenti (co-creator of Longshot, Mojo, Spiral) from 2021-02-17T16:00:20
Influential Marvel writer, Ann Nocenti (Longshot, Daredevil), joins the show to talk about her creations of Longshot, Spiral, Mojo, and more. Together they examine Longshot #3 and the exploration ...
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Ep 43: New X-Men 116 - guest starring Kari Wahlgren (Emma Frost) from 2021-02-03T16:00:21
Kari Wahlgren (Emma Frost; 'Wolverine and the X-Men') joins Chris and Chandler to read and recite iconic Emma dialog from New X-Men 116 by Grant Morrison. Fans also submit juicy dialog for Kari to...
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Ep 42: X-Men 100 - with special guest Fabian Nicieza! from 2021-01-20T16:00:09
Writer Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, X-Force, Deadpool) joins us to x-read the milestone issue X-Men 100 to pay tribute to Dave Cockrum and Chris Claremont as the Phoenix Saga kicks off. Plus, Fabian giv...
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Ep 41: X-Men 99 - Bubble Space Wars from 2021-01-06T16:00:17
Chris and Chandler recap X-Men 99 that features more Sentinels, more fighting and more AD ALERTS, which bring up the question - if you could bring only one DC Comics character into the Marvel Unive...
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Bonus Episode: X-Men the Animated Series Reunited (Cast Reunion Special) from 2020-12-30T16:00:22
Earlier in 2020, X-Reads co-host Chandler was given the amazing opportunity to moderate a cast reunion of X-Men the Animated Series in remembrance of Norm Spencer - the voice of Cyclops - who died ...
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Ep 40: X-Men 98 - Christmas with the X-Men! from 2020-12-16T16:00:09
It's Christmastime in New York City and the X-Men are gathering at Rockefeller Center to celebrate the holiday until they are swiftly attacked by the return of The Sentinels!
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Ep 39: New Mutants 16 - Enter The Hellions, guest starring Dylan Carter of House of X from 2020-12-02T16:00:14
Dylan Carter of House of X guests on our newest episode featuring the first appearance of The Hellions! This is our first episode about The New Mutants, and we loved it!
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Ep 38: Uncanny X-Men 152 - Emma and Storm Body Swap Part 2 from 2020-11-18T16:00:28
We're back with part 2 of the Emma/Storm body swap! What will Emma make Storm wear? What will Storm put Emma's body through? Tune in and find out what happens when you pull Storm's hair.
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Ep 37: Uncanny X-Men 151 - Emma and Storm Body Swap Part 1 from 2020-11-04T16:00:10
Will Storm ever forgive Emma for taking control of her body and powers?? Chris and Chandler read Uncanny X-Men 151 where Kitty leaves the X-Men and Emma and Storm swap bodies.
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Ep 36: Uncanny X-Men Annual 6 - Dracula's back and he's thirsty for Storm from 2020-10-21T15:00:13
Our 2nd annual Halloween special brings us back fang to fang with Dracula who is biting EVERYONE these days. Kitty is a crying mess this issue and Storm is not to be messed with. Also, we did our ...
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Ep 35: Uncanny X-Men 148 - Kitty, Storm, Spider-Woman and Stevie Hunter attend a Dazzler concert! from 2020-10-07T15:00:15
After a clunky first half of the issue with near-naked Cyclops and drama at the mansion, the last half features all the fun of Kitty Pryde, Storm, Spider-Woman, and Stevie Hunter attending a Dazzle...
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Ep 34: Free Comic Book Day X-Men #1 aka Spirituality and the X-Men Part 2 from 2020-09-16T15:00:14
Part 2 of Spirituality and the X-Men continues with special guest and tarot expert Holland Phoenix as Chris and Chandler have her dissect the Free Comic Book Day X-Men #1 issue that features severa...
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Bonus Episode: Spirituality and the X-Men featuring special guest Holland Phoenix from 2020-09-09T15:00:19
Surprise! It's a bonus episode! Spiritualist special guest Holland Phoenix joins Chris and Chandler as they discuss current-day comics and the spirituality of the X-Men including the ties between C...
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Ep 33: Uncanny X-Men 199 - Get ready for a super gay show with special guest Khelan Bhatia from Homo Superior Podcast from 2020-09-02T15:00:03
Chris and Chandler get extra gay with special guest Khelan Bhatia from Homo Superior Podcast as they reminisce over Uncanny X-Men 199, the homoerotic ad alerts and the necessity of the Internationa...
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Ep 32: Uncanny X-Men 312 - Guest Starring Dax Exclamationpoint! from 2020-08-19T15:00:18
Drag Queen and Cosplayer Extordinaire, Dax Exclamationpoint, guest stars on the latest episode where we x-read Dax's favorite issue, Uncanny X-Men 312, featuring Storm in a fierce new green look, a...
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Ep 31: Uncanny X-Men 167 - The Brood Saga Finale, finally from 2020-08-05T15:00:02
Chris and Chandler reach the epic conclusion of the Brood Saga featuring the X-Men returning to Earth, meeting the New Mutants and the insane transformation of Professor Xavier. Plus, Kitty wears ...
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Ep 30: Uncanny X-Men 166 - Brood Saga Part 5&One Year Anniversary! from 2020-07-15T15:00:06
X-Reads turns one year old with this 5th installment of the Brood Saga Double Bonanza Issue.
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Ep 29: Uncanny X-Men 165 - The Brood Soap Opera Saga Part 4! from 2020-07-01T15:00:19
Things get steamy aboard the space yacht has the X-Men hook-up and pair off. Will Kitty and Colossus become an item? What happening between Wolverine and Nightcrawler? And where did Storm get he...
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Ep 28: Uncanny X-Men 164 - Brood Saga Part 3 - Binary's time to shine from 2020-06-17T15:00:14
The Brood Saga continues on X-Reads as Chris and Chandler tackle the space opera of the X-Men's introduction to Binary in Uncanny X-Men 164. Ad Alerts cover Atari, Saturday Morning Cartoons, Legos,...
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Ep 27: Uncanny X-Men 163 - The Namby Pamby Brood Saga Part 2 from 2020-06-03T15:00:08
Our Brood Saga continues as Wolverine embarks on a rescue mission to save the X-Men and Carol Danvers from the clutches of The Brood. Chris & Chandler read Uncanny X-Men 163 and learn what the ter...
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Ep 26: Uncanny X-Men 162 - The Brood Saga Part 1 (aka Weho Wolverine Part 2) from 2020-05-20T15:00:21
Chris and Chandler tackle The Brood Saga in a 6-part ongoing series starting with Uncanny X-Men 162 - also known as the issue Wolverine runs around naked in a hentai film.
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COVID-19 Update: Raising Money for Local Comic Shop Owners from 2020-05-13T01:27:35
We’re proud to participate in joining the X-Men podcast community together to fundraise support for local Comic Book Shop owners through the Book Industry Charitable Foundation ("BINC") and their C...
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Ep 25: Uncanny X-Men 231 - where Colossus falls into a giant thirst trap from 2020-05-06T15:00:21
Chris and Chandler x-read Uncanny X-Men 231, which is essentially a gratuitous comic of Colossus looking thirsty AF and battles some storybook demons. Get ready for the beef-cakiest issue of X-Men...
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Ep 24: Uncanny X-Men 156 - Chandler's Birthday Episode with the Starjammers! from 2020-04-29T15:00:11
Chandler celebrates his birthday issue with a fierce read of Uncanny X-Men 156 alongside his co-host Chris as they delve into Kitty's amazing sci-fi lewks, how Chris get squeamish around the Acanti...
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Ep 23: Uncanny X-Men 113 - Fan Appreciation Episode / Showdown with Maggy from 2020-04-22T15:00:21
This episode is dedicated to all our listeners. Special thanks to Joe Lewallen for recommending this issue. The heat is on as the X-Men battle Magneto in his Volcano villain base in the depths of ...
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Ep: 22 Uncanny X-Men 123 - Welcome to MURDERWORLD, Arcade on Fire from 2020-04-15T15:00:11
Chris & Chandler battle their way through MURDERWORLD in Uncanny X-Men 123 as the X-Men struggle to stay alive in Arcade's death camp. SFLANNG! Ad Alerts bring us another OJ Simpson gem, Battlestar...
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Ep 21: Uncanny X-Men 201 - Storm vs. Cyclops - Who Will Lead the Team? from 2020-04-08T15:00:17
Cyclops, a new father, and a de-powered Storm duke it out in the Danger Room to determine who will lead the X-Men. Chris & Chandler read Uncanny X-Men 201 where we meet baby Cable, and the X-Men s...
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Ep 20: Uncanny X-Men 153 - And now for something completely different, Kitty's Fairy Tale! from 2020-04-01T15:00:13
Tuck yourselves into bed kiddies because it's time for Kitty's Fairy Tale. Chris and Chandler dive into storytime with Pirate Kitty, her go-go boyfriend Colossus, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race ...
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Ep 19: Uncanny X-Men 131 - The first smack-down of Jean Grey and Emma Frost from 2020-03-25T15:00:01
Our first episode from quarantine! Chris and Chandler literally phone it in by doing remote recording to cover Uncanny X-Men 131 where Jean Grey and Emma Frost meet for the first time and it doesn...
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Ep 18: Uncanny X-Men 260 - Dazzler's #1 Creepo Fan, featuring Special Guests Jennifer&Casper Van Dien! from 2020-03-18T15:00:16
Chris & Chandler bring special guests Jennifer & Casper Van Dien to x-read the Dazzler Number 1 Fan issue. WARNING: This episode includes lots of triggers for rape, kidnapping, sexual assault, and...
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Ep 17: Uncanny X-Men 184 - First Appearance of Daddy Forge from 2020-03-04T16:00:18
Who wears short shorts? Forge makes his grand first appearance with probably the best outfit on the planet. Chris and Chandler dive into their next issue - Uncanny X-Men 184 - where Selene stalks...
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Ep 16: Uncanny X-Men 170 - Storm vs. Callisto and it is brutal! from 2020-02-19T16:00:14
Chris & Chandler learn an important lesson - never touch Storm's hair or you'll get prison shanked. Together they read the epic battle between Storm and Callisto to determine who is the leader of ...
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Ep 15: X-Men 30 - The wedding of Scott&Jean where everyone has giant bazooms from 2020-02-05T16:00:03
Finally! The wedding of Scott Summers and Jean Grey! It's our Valentine's Day episode where Chris and Chandler relish in the love of the X-Men as they all celebrate the union of Scott & Jean, but w...
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Ep 14: Uncanny X-Men 205 - Wounded WeHo Wolf from 2020-01-15T16:00:06
Chris & Chandler tackle one of the most celebrated one-off issues of Uncanny X-Men but instead get stuck down the nostalgia hole of the 80s. Barry Windsor-Smith guests as one of the coolest artist...
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Ep 13: Uncanny X-Men 168 - where Professor Xavier is a JERK! from 2020-01-01T16:00:16
That iconic image of Kitty shouting 'Professor Xavier is a JERK' had Chris and Chandler clamouring through the 80s to find the issue where Kitty is booted off the X-Men, reunites with Lockheed, Ily...
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Ep 12: Uncanny X-Men 143 - Merry Christmas X-Men! Kitty will never look at Santa the same way again. from 2019-12-18T16:00:09
Chris & Chandler re-cap two versions of Uncanny X-Men 143 where Kitty is stalked by a demon on Christmas Eve. Chandler recaps the original issue, while Chris covers the X-Men Classics reprint from...
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Ep 11: Uncanny X-Men 176: where Scott&Madelyne meet an octopus on Chris' birthday from 2019-12-04T16:00:10
Chris and Chandler celebrate Chris' birthday by reading the comic book that was published in his birth month, December 1983. Listen as Cyclops and Madelyne have an uninvited eight-armed honeymoon g...
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Ep 10: Giant-Size X-Men 1 - Our longest, most drawn-out episode ever! Strap in. from 2019-11-20T16:00:19
A GIANT-sized episode to go with Giant-Size X-Men 1 as Chris and Chandler tackle the second genesis of mutants including the first appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Thunderbird and....KR...
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Ep 9: Uncanny X-Men 173 - featuring our first special guest, Lenore Zann, the voice of Rogue! from 2019-11-06T16:00:12
Special guest, Lenore Zann (voice of Rogue), graces the podcast where she, Chris and Chandler read through Uncanny X-Men 173 where Wolverine and Rogue tear through Japan to save the X-Men and get W...
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Halloween Bonus Ep: Uncanny X-Men 159 - where Storm gets a D around her neck from 2019-10-30T15:00:17
Boo! Chris and Chandler have a special Halloween bonus episode where they cover Uncanny X-Men 159 and recap Storm's admirer with the big D. Have a Spooktacular time!
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Ep 8: Uncanny X-Men 160 - The X-Men get down low and do the Limbo with the first appearance of Magik from 2019-10-16T15:00:15
Chris and Chandler go to Limbo with the X-Men and pay respect to the demon lord daddy, Belasco. Storm takes a shower. Wolverine loses his shirt. And Ilyana loses her childhood!
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Ep 7: Uncanny X-Men 142 - 'Days of Future Past' Part 2 where Everybody Dies of poor fashion choices from 2019-10-02T15:00:08
Chris and Chandler continue in the 2-part adventure of Days of Future Past where they discuss 2013 apocalyptic fashion trends, they get visited by a radioactive spider, and surprise each other with...
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Ep 6: Uncanny X-Men 141 - 'Days of Future Past' where Kitty smells like a Woman from 2019-09-18T15:00:20
Chris and Chandler go over one of the most iconic storylines in X-Men history...Days of Future Past! Inside the episode, they discuss an OJ Simpson Ad Alert, the debate between jumpsuits vs rompers...
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Ep 5: Uncanny X-Men 137 - 'Phoenix Must Die' aka the most homoerotic issue in X-Men from 2019-09-04T15:00:15
Chris and Chandler read the startling death of Phoenix in the incredible double-sized issue of Uncanny X-Men 137. Probably the most homoerotic issue of X-Men ever, it features peaks at Wolverine, ...
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Ep 4: Uncanny X-Men 244 - First Appearance of Jubilee! from 2019-08-21T15:00:15
Chris and Chandler dig into one of their favorite issues of Uncanny X-Men ever. Not only is it the first appearance of Jubilee, but it involves gymnastics, shopping, and male strippers!
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Ep 3: Uncanny X-Men 158 - First Appearance of Rogue from 2019-08-07T15:00:06
Chris and Chandler discuss Uncanny X-Men 158 where Rogue makes her first appearance in an X-Men book. Plus, Chandler tries to sing his point across and there's a juicy X-Mail you won't want to miss...
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Ep 2: Uncanny X-Men 129 - First Appearance of Kitty Pryde and The White Queen from 2019-07-17T15:05:09
Chris and Chandler discuss Uncanny X-Men 129 where Kitty Pryde and The White Queen make their first appearance. Plus Ad Alerts address gum trends, iron-on decals, and pyramid scams for children.
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Ep 1: Uncanny X-Men 130 - First Appearance of Dazzler! from 2019-07-17T15:00:20
Our very first episode! Chandler & Chris re-cap Uncanny X-Men #130 (Dazzler's First Appearance) where they have to look up the words prehensile & blitzkrieg, discuss how the Hellfire Club is like S...
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