Jay & Miles
@xplainthexmen.bsky.social
A weekly podcast featuring the ins, outs, clones, and retcons of comics' greatest superhero soap opera!
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Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 506 - The House at the End of the World
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506 – The House at the End of the World
In which Jay remains angry at a font; a person who is obviously Kang the Conqueror is not in fact Kang the Conqueror; the pig men deserve better; and Nightcrawler should never, ever, ever be allowe…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 506 - The House at the End of the World
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Proof that he's too big a loser to listen to @xplainthexmen.bsky.social (see in particular: www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/09/500-...)
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Proof that he's too big a loser to listen to @xplainthexmen.bsky.social (see in particular: www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/09/500-...)
It's true; we're delightful.
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if you're into great people talking greatly about the great X-Men, you can't do any better than xplain the X-Men... @xplainthexmen.bsky.social (follow them here, too)
if you're into great people talking greatly about the great X-Men, you can't do any better than xplain the X-Men... @xplainthexmen.bsky.social (follow them here, too)
505 – The Amulet of Ass
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November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It's true; we're delightful.
YES! If there's one thing to take away from our podcast, it's "don't masturbate with cacti," but if there's a second, it's "appreciate the Brood Saga!"
After going through the surprisingly adequate first run of X-men (saved mostly by Neal Adams in the second half) I have started again the #Claremont era read through. And after listening to the amazing @xplainthexmen.bsky.social podcast, I just cannot wait for the Brood saga. #x-men #marvel
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
YES! If there's one thing to take away from our podcast, it's "don't masturbate with cacti," but if there's a second, it's "appreciate the Brood Saga!"
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I'm listening to Episode 500 of @xplainthexmen.bsky.social. The discussion of coming out as trans as a real life retcon, and social conditioning as your inner Comics Code Authority just blew my tiny non-binary mind. Thank you Jay and Miles for your wonderful podcast.
November 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I'm listening to Episode 500 of @xplainthexmen.bsky.social. The discussion of coming out as trans as a real life retcon, and social conditioning as your inner Comics Code Authority just blew my tiny non-binary mind. Thank you Jay and Miles for your wonderful podcast.
Everything is terrible! Join us for some escapism in Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 505 - The Amulet of Ass:
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505 – The Amulet of Ass
In which Widget takes a heel turn; there is some confusion over sword identification; we appreciate Sir Benedict of the Falls; the Braddock family has a lot going on; and Otherworld changes hands.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Everything is terrible! Join us for some escapism in Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 505 - The Amulet of Ass:
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Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 504 - One Day, Four Ways
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504 – One Day, Four Ways
In which Banshee is chronically hapless; the team gets new costumes (again); Chamber is a self-fulfilling prophecy; toddlers will sell you out in a hot minute; Moira MacTaggert is definitively not …
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November 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 504 - One Day, Four Ways
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Got questions? Send 'em our way! (We're particularly eager for ones about Excalibur, Captain Britain, and Otherworld, but we'll take the lot!)
here, xplainthexmen.tumblr.com/ask, or via email at xplainthexmen(at)gmail(dot)com
here, xplainthexmen.tumblr.com/ask, or via email at xplainthexmen(at)gmail(dot)com
Ask the X-Perts
BECAUSE IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE DID
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October 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Got questions? Send 'em our way! (We're particularly eager for ones about Excalibur, Captain Britain, and Otherworld, but we'll take the lot!)
here, xplainthexmen.tumblr.com/ask, or via email at xplainthexmen(at)gmail(dot)com
here, xplainthexmen.tumblr.com/ask, or via email at xplainthexmen(at)gmail(dot)com
We may not yet be at the Morrison run, but if @edidin.bsky.social jumped on @herecomestomorrow.net to talk Riot at Xavier's and all things Quentin Quire! Go listen (and then listen to the rest of Here Comes Tomorrow, 'cause it's great)!
𝙍𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙄𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙏𝙏𝙏𝙏𝙏𝙏 !!!!!!!!!
This week, we tackle the most-discussed (and possibly best?) arc of Grant Morrison's New X-Men run: "Riot at Xavier's"
And we have the ideal guest for our convo: @edidin.bsky.social of @xplainthexmen.bsky.social!!!!
Listen now! It was a fantastic chat!!!
This week, we tackle the most-discussed (and possibly best?) arc of Grant Morrison's New X-Men run: "Riot at Xavier's"
And we have the ideal guest for our convo: @edidin.bsky.social of @xplainthexmen.bsky.social!!!!
Listen now! It was a fantastic chat!!!
EPISODE 11: RIOT AT XAVIER’S (FT. JAY EDIDIN) — HERE COMES TOMORROW: THE PODCAST
New X-Men is a comic about the new vs. the old, and Riot at Xavier's is that theme at its most relevant. Which is why Josie and Becca needed a very special guest: Jay Edidin of Jay and Miles X-Plain t...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We may not yet be at the Morrison run, but if @edidin.bsky.social jumped on @herecomestomorrow.net to talk Riot at Xavier's and all things Quentin Quire! Go listen (and then listen to the rest of Here Comes Tomorrow, 'cause it's great)!
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 503 - Dream's Anticlimax www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/10/503-...
503 – Dream’s Anticlimax
In which history repeats itself; Senator Kelly prevaricates (and then dies); Magneto keeps the cape on; Mystique does evil science; Post remains irrelevant (and then dies); Pyro saves the day (and …
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October 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Happiest of birthdays to my fellow X-pert, best X-ex, and X-cellently dear friend @edidin.bsky.social! -M
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happiest of birthdays to my fellow X-pert, best X-ex, and X-cellently dear friend @edidin.bsky.social! -M
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 502 - Milkshakes of Despair (Maximum Security, Part 2 of 2) www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/10/502-...
502 – Milkshakes of Despair
In which t’ieves and assassins dress to impress; Bishop returns; Rogue and Carol Danvers have a moment; and the revolution will be stored on compact disc.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 502 - Milkshakes of Despair (Maximum Security, Part 2 of 2) www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/10/502-...
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 501 - A Bag of Cloacae (Maximum Security, Part 1 of 2) www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/10/501-...
501 – A Bag of Cloacae (Maximum Security, Part 1 of 2)
In which an event begins; Earth is problematic; the Phoenix Force is an unreliable narrator; Max Power just wants to make safer party drugs; and we miss Opal Tanaka.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 501 - A Bag of Cloacae (Maximum Security, Part 1 of 2) www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/10/501-...
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This episode is so great.
Come for magnetism expert @davidcmaybury.bsky.social justifying Magneto's powers in ways you never thought were possible, stay for @edidin.bsky.social referring to trans existence as "retcons that happen in real life."
Come for magnetism expert @davidcmaybury.bsky.social justifying Magneto's powers in ways you never thought were possible, stay for @edidin.bsky.social referring to trans existence as "retcons that happen in real life."
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 500 - People Who Stick Together www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/09/500-...
500 – People Who Stick Together
In which we sure did that.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This episode is so great.
Come for magnetism expert @davidcmaybury.bsky.social justifying Magneto's powers in ways you never thought were possible, stay for @edidin.bsky.social referring to trans existence as "retcons that happen in real life."
Come for magnetism expert @davidcmaybury.bsky.social justifying Magneto's powers in ways you never thought were possible, stay for @edidin.bsky.social referring to trans existence as "retcons that happen in real life."
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Not only is my favorite podcast 500 whole episodes long, but the milestone episode contains an AMAZING segment with a guest expert discussing Magneto's "mastery of magnetism" and whether some of his more ... far-fetched applications are remotely plausible. (Some of the answers may surprise you!) 🤓
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 500 - People Who Stick Together www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/09/500-...
500 – People Who Stick Together
In which we sure did that.
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September 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Not only is my favorite podcast 500 whole episodes long, but the milestone episode contains an AMAZING segment with a guest expert discussing Magneto's "mastery of magnetism" and whether some of his more ... far-fetched applications are remotely plausible. (Some of the answers may surprise you!) 🤓
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Catching up on the @xplainthexmen.bsky.social 500th episode and what a show, what a project. @edidin.bsky.social + Miles + their consistently amazing roster of guests make me feel good about the possibilities of critism + creativity.
September 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Catching up on the @xplainthexmen.bsky.social 500th episode and what a show, what a project. @edidin.bsky.social + Miles + their consistently amazing roster of guests make me feel good about the possibilities of critism + creativity.
We should note also: this isn't a continuity-based episode, so if you're concerned about catching up before listening, you can jump straight to it without worrying that you'll miss anything!
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 500 - People Who Stick Together www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/09/500-...
500 – People Who Stick Together
In which we sure did that.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We should note also: this isn't a continuity-based episode, so if you're concerned about catching up before listening, you can jump straight to it without worrying that you'll miss anything!
Once more for the daywalkers!
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 500 - People Who Stick Together www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/09/500-...
500 – People Who Stick Together
In which we sure did that.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Once more for the daywalkers!
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Congratulations on hitting 500 episodes to one of the coolest, smartest, and most inclusive podcasts about ANY comic book - Jay & Miles X-Plain The X-Men!
(also, let's have show of hands if @xplainthexmen.bsky.social in some way queered or transed you 😂 👋)
(also, let's have show of hands if @xplainthexmen.bsky.social in some way queered or transed you 😂 👋)
we talk a lot in ep500 about setting the tone of dialogue and celebrating things while we examine them critically; but i think the real most important accomplishment of @xplainthexmen.bsky.social is how many people we've transed
September 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Congratulations on hitting 500 episodes to one of the coolest, smartest, and most inclusive podcasts about ANY comic book - Jay & Miles X-Plain The X-Men!
(also, let's have show of hands if @xplainthexmen.bsky.social in some way queered or transed you 😂 👋)
(also, let's have show of hands if @xplainthexmen.bsky.social in some way queered or transed you 😂 👋)
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we talk a lot in ep500 about setting the tone of dialogue and celebrating things while we examine them critically; but i think the real most important accomplishment of @xplainthexmen.bsky.social is how many people we've transed
September 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
we talk a lot in ep500 about setting the tone of dialogue and celebrating things while we examine them critically; but i think the real most important accomplishment of @xplainthexmen.bsky.social is how many people we've transed
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 500 - People Who Stick Together www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/09/500-...
500 – People Who Stick Together
In which we sure did that.
www.xplainthexmen.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Episode 500 - People Who Stick Together www.xplainthexmen.com/2025/09/500-...
Looking back at the podcast after 500(!) episodes.
September 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Looking back at the podcast after 500(!) episodes.
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I was listening to @xplainthexmen.bsky.social this morning and got inspired.
September 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I was listening to @xplainthexmen.bsky.social this morning and got inspired.
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. @xplainthexmen.bsky.social has lasted more than twice as long as the Confederacy and is based on much better ideas
jokes about the confederacy are always funny, but you gotta think about it in terms of "Supernatural lasted 5x longer than the Confederacy", which is absolutely hysterical
September 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
. @xplainthexmen.bsky.social has lasted more than twice as long as the Confederacy and is based on much better ideas
This is extremely specifically our jam.
Do you like comic books and want to think more seriously about the linguistics of them?
Are you a social scientist or a linguist who wants to know more about nation-building or language planning in fiction?
HAVE I GOT EXACTLY THE ARTICLE YOU NEVER ASKED FOR, on CAMP Anthropology. 🐦🐦
Are you a social scientist or a linguist who wants to know more about nation-building or language planning in fiction?
HAVE I GOT EXACTLY THE ARTICLE YOU NEVER ASKED FOR, on CAMP Anthropology. 🐦🐦
X-Men, Krakoa, and Linguistic Sovereignty
by Erika Alpert Krakoan national co-founder Magneto explains to diplomats at the new Krakoan Embassy in Jerusalem why mutants have decided to create their own language, from House of X #1 (Hickman …
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September 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This is extremely specifically our jam.