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Episode 1: The New X-Men Manifesto

August 20
1h 6m

Episode Description

Welcome, homos...sapiens and superior, that is! In their debut episode, trans comic fans Josephine Riesman and Becca Petunia set the scene for their journey into Grant Morrison's New X-Men. Join them for a discussion of their histories with comics and the X-Men in general as well as a close look at Grant Morrison's pitch document for the series, or more accurately, their manifesto. What was Becca's lesbian breakup with the X-Men? Listen and find out! Plus: The importance of queer writers! 365 Party Girl Cassandra Nova! And of course, the "Serpent-Teen" arc of The Little Mermaid comic!

Content Warnings: Discussions of transphobia

Further Reading: The New X-Men Manifesto


Credits:

Hosting and Production: Josephine Riesman (@josie.zone) & Becca Petunia (@tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social)

Editing: Ella Tailor (@garaktailor.com‬)

Theme Song: "Theme from 'Here Comes Tomorrow'" by Rachel Garrett Steele (@pengarr.postes.club‬) featuring Bobson Dugnutt Jr.

Podcast Art: Pencils & Inks by Chris Burnham (@theburnham.bsky.social), Colors by Tamra Bonvillan (@tamrabonvillain.bsky.social), Logo by Jodie Troutman (@longtalljodie.com)

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