Great X-Pectations: An X-Men Discussion Podcast

Great X-Pectations has been around since 2018, which means the hosts have already lived through multiple X-Men relaunches on the show and still have opinions. The format is loose discussion, usually pegged to current issues but with plenty of side tangents about older runs, creative teams, and the industry drama that tends to follow the franchise. It’s more conversational than structured, and that’s kind of the appeal. You get the sense these guys would be talking about X-Men whether anyone was listening or not. Episodes cover recent comics without just summarizing them, which is a harder trick than it sounds. They also aren’t shy about disliking things, which in a fandom this protective of its canon is honestly refreshing. If you want a podcast that treats you like you’ve already read the issue and just want smart people to argue about it, this one fits the bill. The back catalog is deep enough that you can pick an era and listen through it. The Podbean feed is stable and episodes have been coming out consistently. Good long-term companion show for active X-Men readers who want smart takes without a ton of cheerleading.