Jason and Rosie take stock of a year full of incredible shows, movies, and comics and share some of the best content they enjoyed in 2025. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To cover this week's penultimate episode of IT: Welcome To Derry, Jason brings in Scream Queen Joelle to recap episode 7 “The Black Spot”, then they invite the remaining Scream Queen, Carmen, to discuss, before Rosie finishes everything with a very exciting interview with the actor who plays Dick Hallorann that you won’t want to miss, Mr. Chris Chalk! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Road trip! Vegas anyone? Jason and Rosie are back to recap episode six of Pluribus and they are joined by producer Ian to discuss the major revelations from the episode, that incredible cameo, more theories for where the show could possibly be headed and finally, they all share how they would spend their time if there were one of the immune. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie discuss the stunning announcement that Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros. in an $82.7 billion deal and what this means for the future of the movie industry, Zootopia 2's impressive first week box office haul and the latest trailers for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, HBO's latest GoT-universe series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Continuing with our coverage of part one of “Stranger Things 5,” Rosie and Jason are recapping episodes three and four, “The Turnbow Trap” and “Sorcerer”, then they bring in producer Joelle Monique to break down and discuss. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Jason and Rosie as they return to Hawkins to catch up with those crazy adult kids we all know and love. First they are recapping the events of episodes one and two of season five then they will be breaking it down in the discussion at the end, and sharing their predictions for where we go from here and have the conversation: is Stranger Things still hitting in the same way? Join us tomorrow for episodes 3 and 4. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abu and Aaron dive into the 2025 Game Awards, discussing nominees, making predictions, and debating potential winners. They cover the Game of the Year contenders, and highlight notable categories like Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, and Best Performance. Along the way, they discuss Charlie Cox’s washboard abs and the difficulty in defining what counts as an indie game. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord (00:00) Intro(01:02) Game of the Year(15:49) Which category is most competitive?(21:23) The nominees we're happy to see(24:06) The nominees we're annoyed to see(29:58) What even is an indie game anymore?(37:49) Is Expedition 33 an indie game?(39:15) Where will we see major upsets?(45:30) The biggest snubs of the year(49:59) The most underrated games of 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode of IT: Welcome To Derry, no one can be trusted, most especially the adults. Jason and Rosie are putting on the clown wig to recap episode 6, “Fatal Decision”, then they bring in ½ of the Scream Queens, Carmen, to discuss. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this mini Stocking Stuffer episode, Rosie is joined by Abu to discuss the Witcher season 4 on Netflix and break down what makes an adaptation good or bad. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason and Rosie recap and discuss the latest mysteries and theories in this nutritious and delicious episode of Pluribus, speculate on what could be the answer to the big cliffhanger ending and then they discuss the list of films that inspired the show, posted by Vince Gilligan on Letterboxd. https://letterboxd.com/crew/list/films-that-influenced-vince-gilligans-pluribus/detail/ Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate the holiday season, Rosie's hosting a potluck full of her favorite fictional dishes from TV and Film, joined by Aaron, Carmen, Joelle and Ian. Yum!! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Rosie is recapping episode 5 of IT: Welcome to Derry with the Scream Queens Carmen and Joelle, then Jason and Rosie are joined by the actor who plays the role of Captain Pauly Russo, Rudy Mancuso, to discuss his experience working on the series with the Muchietti’s. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason and Rosie recap episode four of Pluribus and are then joined by producers Aaron and Ian to discuss theories about the mystery man in Paraguay, how the new details we learn about Carol's past inform how the story is unfolding and further speculation on what the hive mind's end goal could be. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Rosie and Carmen break down the teaser trailer for the new Hunger Games spin-off Sunrise on the Reaping and Rian Johnson’s latest Knives Out mystery, Wake Up Dead Man! They then cover reports that Sadie Sink is set to appear in Avengers: Secret Wars, which has fueled even more speculation about her mysterious role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Next, they look at the $30.8M box office previews for Wicked: For Good. Finally, they talk about the newly announced Letterboxd video store, the unusual marketing campaign for Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming film Marty Supreme, and several other major industry headlines. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week’s episode of group chat, Rosie is joined by entertainment critic Amelia Emberwing and Joelle to break down why Wicked: For Good falls short of its potential. Then they discuss The Might Nein, the latest show from the incredible team at Critical Role. Finally, Carmen joins to make the case for why Metroid games should stay 2D platformers. Follow Amelia on Instagram Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To help prepare us for the journey back to Hawkins to defeat Vecna ONCE AND FOR ALL, Jason and Rosie are recapping the fourth season of Netlfix’s Stranger Things. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What in the Derry dementia is going on in Derry? Rosie and Jason recap the fourth episode of IT: Welcome To Derry, then invite in the Scream Queens Carmen and Joelle to discuss. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason and Rosie recap the explosive third episode of Pluribus and are then joined by producer Ian to discuss how far the show can push Carol's unlike-ability, grocery store ethics, what the end goal of the assimilation process could be and what's going on with that guy in Paraguay. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down the newest trailers for Wicked: For Good, Fallout season 2, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and Gore Verbinski’s Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. They also discuss the announcement of an in-universe Jimmy Olsen DC crime series in development for HBO Max, as well as Bob Iger’s reveal that Disney+ is exploring features that would let users generate their own AI-powered content, including material based on major IP like Frozen. Finally, they tackle several other big industry headlines from the week. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week’s episode of group chat, Jason and Rosie unpack the hottest discourse in the entertainment industry. They discuss the mixed reception of Running Man with Aaron and Joelle and ask the all-important question: does Glen Powell have the juice? Then they’re joined by Ian to talk about the weirdest show on TV right now, The Chair Company. Finally, Carmen joins to discuss whether Ryan Murphy’s new show with Kim Kardashian is bombing on purpose. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rosie is joined by super producer Joelle Monique to discuss the lasting cultural impact of Netflix's Stranger Things. D&D and Eggos weren't the only things that saw a boost after the 2016 debut of the 80s nostalgia-fueled series. It also gave birth to new stars like Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, and Maya Hawke. Rosie and Joelle predict the future of these stars and list out the five most impactful moments from the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason and Rosie come together to discuss Apple TV's new sci-fi series Pluribus, from prolific creator Vince Gilligan. They recap the fascinating two-episode premiere and then discuss the themes and big questions the show poses, as well as some predictions for where this unexpected show might lead as the season continues. Won't you join us? Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strange things have been happening in Derry, for a long time it seems! And has all that garbage in the sewers never caused a problem before? Jason and Rosie are recapping IT: Welcome To Derry “Now You See It”, then they bring in the Scream Queens, Carmen and Joelle for a discussion and analysis. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie break down the latest trailer for Marvel’s Wonder Man, arriving January 27th. They also discuss filmmakers Chloé Zhao and Nicolas Gonda launching Kodansha Studios, which will bring some of Kodansha’s biggest manga titles to life in live-action. Then, they share their box office predictions for Dan Trachtenberg’s new Predator film, Predator: Badlands, before reacting to the news that Gremlins 3 is officially a go - with Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus returning! Finally, they wrap up with news that Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are teaming up to produce a new Miss Piggy film, written by Tony Award winner Cole Escola. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week’s episode of group chat, hot aliens are BACK! Jason and Rosie are joined by the Scream Queens Carmen and Joelle to gush about Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Frankenstein and debate whether Jacob Elordi is too hot to play the monster. Then Rosie chats with Ian and Aaron about the latest entry in the Predator franchise and why not every bit of worldbuilding needs a backstory. Finally, Rosie interviews Dimitrius Koloamatangi, the actor who portrayed the Predator in the new film. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, we go way back to the 1960s. Women are entering the workforce, the civil rights movement is going strong, and America is ramping up for the famous “Space Race”. First, Jason and Rosie are recapping the very first episode of Star Trek “The Cage,” then they discuss the themes of this episode, and finally, they discuss the unaired pilot episode shot in 1964. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason and Rosie face their deepest fears to recap the second episode of IT: Welcome to Derry. Then they’re joined by the Scream Queens Carmen and Joelle and break down the poor critical reception of the show, what it means to be afraid, and who will make it to the end of the season. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week in PREVIOUSLY ON… Jason and Rosie discuss the brand-new trailer for Stranger Things’ upcoming final season and the update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons headed to the Switch 2. They also dive into the announcement of Marvel’s new game, Cosmic Invasion, and the surprising news that Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is leaving Paramount for NBCUniversal, where he’ll begin producing new film and TV projects in 2029. Plus, horror legend John Carpenter makes headlines after admitting he hated 2024’s body-horror hit The Substance. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this weeks episode of GROUP CHAT! Jason and Rosie are talking season 3 of Star Wars Visions on Disney+, then they are joined by Alan Sepinwall to talk The Chair Company and the upcoming series from Vince Gilligan “Pluribus”. Finally, producer Ian joins at the end to talk weekend plans in the TGIF segment. See you tomorrow for news! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s time to return to the X-Ray Vision courtroom to hold another passionate nerdy debate. This time, Rosie and Carmen will bring out the cauldrons and the brooms to fight for Scarlett Witch and Bayonetta. Which Witch is the best Witch? Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
