<![CDATA[SubteXtMen]]>A podcast focusing Marvel's merry mutants and their adventures in the literary world! Going a few chapters at a time, host Chapman Blake gives a plot overview as well as their interpretations of the subtext. At the end of each novel's coverage, join Chapman and a rotating cast of X-Men scholars for a rousing book club discussion. Periodically, listen to interviews with authors on new releases & other X-Men adjacent work. 

]]>https://subtextmenpod.buzzsprout.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:53:45 GMTSat, 20 Jun 2026 00:48:24 GMT60Chapman Blake<p>A podcast focusing Marvel's merry mutants and their adventures in the literary world! Going a few chapters at a time, host Chapman Blake gives a plot overview as well as their interpretations of the subtext. At the end of each novel's coverage, join Chapman and a rotating cast of X-Men scholars for a rousing book club discussion. Periodically, listen to interviews with authors on new releases &amp; other X-Men adjacent work. </p>episodicChapman Blakesubtextmenpod@protonmail.comyes<![CDATA[True North Author Interview]]>Join Chapman as they interview author Daryl Richard Lawrence on his 2025 Alpha Flight Volume 1 companion & reference guide, True North. Discussing the X-Men's northern neighbors, Chapman introduces the framework of viewing the large cast of characters as relationships to the human body, wrapped up in the phrase, "the body and _____". Listen along to hear a take on your Alpha Flight favorites and as always, be sure to write in with your own thoughts!

]]>d9f844f7-a5fb-482b-b741-64c600e4a505Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT<p>Join Chapman as they interview author Daryl Richard Lawrence on his 2025 Alpha Flight Volume 1 companion &amp; reference guide, True North. Discussing the X-Men's northern neighbors, Chapman introduces the framework of viewing the large cast of characters as relationships to the human body, wrapped up in the phrase, "the body and _____". Listen along to hear a take on your Alpha Flight favorites and as always, be sure to write in with your own thoughts!</p>yes02:49:5719True North Author Interviewfull<![CDATA[Mutant Empire: Siege Book Club, Part II]]>We arrive at the finale of the first book in the Mutant Empire Trilogy! Part II!

I'm joined today by the beloved drag queen, D'Manda Martini, and a group of her long-time friends from quintessential X-Men resource, UncannyXmen.net!

Along with Evan, Daniel, Luke & Kevin, we discuss the characters on the Hala side of the story & dive into the themes explored in the series so far.

You can find our guests at the following Instagram handles:

D'Manda Martini - @dmandamartini

Evan Stewart - @sixhoursoflucy

Daniel Elington - @danielelington_boot

Luke Marlowe - @lukevictormarlowe

Kevin Winslow - @giganticwinslow

As always, if you've got questions, comments, concerns or compliments, reach out on Instagram or Bluesky @subtextmenpod or email us at subtextmenpod@protonmail.com.

]]>c27ab00f-46c4-4ade-a6ce-7ba1286bbcd0Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>We arrive at the finale of the first book in the Mutant Empire Trilogy! Part II!</p><p></p><p>I'm joined today by the beloved drag queen, D'Manda Martini, and a group of her long-time friends from quintessential X-Men resource, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://UncannyXmen.net" target="_blank">UncannyXmen.net</a>!</p><p></p><p>Along with Evan, Daniel, Luke &amp; Kevin, we discuss the characters on the Hala side of the story &amp; dive into the themes explored in the series so far.</p><p></p><p>You can find our guests at the following Instagram handles:</p><p>D'Manda Martini - @dmandamartini</p><p>Evan Stewart - @sixhoursoflucy</p><p>Daniel Elington - @danielelington_boot</p><p>Luke Marlowe - @lukevictormarlowe</p><p>Kevin Winslow - @giganticwinslow</p><p></p><p>As always, if you've got questions, comments, concerns or compliments, reach out on Instagram or Bluesky @subtextmenpod or email us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:subtextmenpod@protonmail.com" target="_blank">subtextmenpod@protonmail.com</a>.</p><p></p>yes01:54:1519Mutant Empire: Siege Book Club, Part IIfull<![CDATA[Mutant Empire: Siege Book Club, Part I]]>We arrive at the finale of the first book in the Mutant Empire Trilogy!

I'm joined today by the beloved drag queen, D'Manda Martini, and a group of her long-time friends from quintessential X-Men resource, UncannyXmen.net!

Along with Evan, Daniel, Luke & Kevin, we discuss their history as friends, the evolution of fandom spaces, and the earthbound half of Christopher Golden's first installment.

You can find our guests at the following Instagram handles:

D'Manda Martini - @dmandamartini

Evan Stewart - @sixhoursoflucy

Daniel Elington - @danielelington_boot

Luke Marlowe - @lukevictormarlowe

Kevin Winslow - @giganticwinslow

As always, if you've got questions, comments, concerns or compliments, reach out on Instagram or Bluesky @subtextmenpod or email us at subtextmenpod@protonmail.com.

]]>a9091eb2-fe20-43f6-86fa-233943b52703Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>We arrive at the finale of the first book in the Mutant Empire Trilogy!</p><p></p><p>I'm joined today by the beloved drag queen, D'Manda Martini, and a group of her long-time friends from quintessential X-Men resource, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://UncannyXmen.net" target="_blank">UncannyXmen.net</a>! </p><p></p><p>Along with Evan, Daniel, Luke &amp; Kevin, we discuss their history as friends, the evolution of fandom spaces, and the earthbound half of Christopher Golden's first installment. </p><p></p><p>You can find our guests at the following Instagram handles: </p><p>D'Manda Martini - @dmandamartini</p><p>Evan Stewart - @sixhoursoflucy</p><p>Daniel Elington - @danielelington_boot</p><p>Luke Marlowe - @lukevictormarlowe</p><p>Kevin Winslow - @giganticwinslow</p><p></p><p>As always, if you've got questions, comments, concerns or compliments, reach out on Instagram or Bluesky @subtextmenpod or email us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:subtextmenpod@protonmail.com" target="_blank">subtextmenpod@protonmail.com</a>. </p><p></p>yes02:11:0918Mutant Empire: Siege Book Club, Part Ifull<![CDATA[Introductions with Chapman]]>Welcome to SubteXtMen, listener! We hope you survive the experience!

Listen in to the introductory episode of SubteXtMen, the podcast focusing on Marvel's merry mutants and their adventures in the literary world. Join your host, Chapman Blake, as they tell you about themselves and what you can expect from the show going forward. Learn a little about their history with both comics & the X-Men!

Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!

]]>Buzzsprout-18992235Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to SubteXtMen, listener! We hope you survive the experience!</p><p>Listen in to the introductory episode of SubteXtMen, the podcast focusing on Marvel's merry mutants and their adventures in the literary world. Join your host, Chapman Blake, as they tell you about themselves and what you can expect from the show going forward. Learn a little about their history with both comics &amp; the X-Men!</p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2609304/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!</a></p>no00:19:1511Introductions with Chapmanfull<![CDATA[Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part IV]]>The battles rage on as the two teams of X-Men venture forth into the fray! Can the CO squad take out Magneto's elite cadre of Acolytes? Will Cyclops' gamble pay off in the end? Find out now!


 TW: Islamophobia, ableism, misogynoir 


Listen to the Spencer Ackerman episode (which I completely forgot is episode #1! What a great place to start!) of Sara Century's podcast, Best Issue Ever on most platforms or at the link below:

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fh6n2-15f874d 

Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!

]]>Buzzsprout-19240950Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The battles rage on as the two teams of X-Men venture forth into the fray! Can the CO squad take out Magneto's elite cadre of Acolytes? Will Cyclops' gamble pay off in the end? Find out now!</p><p><br /> TW: Islamophobia, ableism, misogynoir </p><p><br />Listen to the Spencer Ackerman episode (which I completely forgot is episode #1! What a great place to start!) of Sara Century's podcast, Best Issue Ever on most platforms or at the link below:</p><p>https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fh6n2-15f874d </p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2609304/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!</a></p>yes00:48:5916Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part IVfull<![CDATA[Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part III]]>After a short delay, part three of Siege coverage is here! Sparks fly as the battles between the X-Men in Colorado & on Hala kick off! One team walks away successful. The other? Not so much! 


Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!

]]>Buzzsprout-19221813Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>After a short delay, part three of Siege coverage is here! Sparks fly as the battles between the X-Men in Colorado &amp; on Hala kick off! One team walks away successful. The other? Not so much! <br /><br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2609304/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!</a></p>yes00:36:0815Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part IIIfull<![CDATA[Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part I]]>Coverage of our next book begins here! 


Join Chapman as they brief you on the history surrounding the first book in Christopher Golden's Mutant Empire Trilogy and dive into the first four chapters of "the ultimate adventure that no X-Fan should be without!"




Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!

]]>Buzzsprout-19087267Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Coverage of our next book begins here! </p><p><br /></p><p>Join Chapman as they brief you on the history surrounding the first book in Christopher Golden's Mutant Empire Trilogy and dive into the first four chapters of "the ultimate adventure that no X-Fan should be without!"</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2609304/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!</a></p>no00:47:3813Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part Ifull<![CDATA[Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part II]]>Coverage continues on the first installment of Christopher Golden's Mutant Empire trilogy! Join Chapman as they cover chapters 3-6, in which this story enters both the forests of Colorado & the galaxies beyond the Milky Way. 

Who will venture forth to stop Corsair execution? Who will face off against Magneto & his Acolytes? And what is the subtext of all this? Find out now!

Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!

]]>Buzzsprout-19163524Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Coverage continues on the first installment of Christopher Golden's Mutant Empire trilogy! Join Chapman as they cover chapters 3-6, in which this story enters both the forests of Colorado &amp; the galaxies beyond the Milky Way. <br /><br />Who will venture forth to stop Corsair execution? Who will face off against Magneto &amp; his Acolytes? And what is the subtext of all this? Find out now!</p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2609304/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!</a></p>yes01:02:2814Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part IIfull<![CDATA[Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part V]]>Let's finish up solo coverage of Book 1 - Siege! Will Magneto succeed in his commandeering of the Sentinels? Can the X-Men on Hala make it out of Deathbird's citadel in one piece? And who will be joining me for a book club next episode? Find out now!

TW: Discussions of systemic & sexual violence

Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!

]]>Buzzsprout-19318448Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Let's finish up solo coverage of Book 1 - Siege! Will Magneto succeed in his commandeering of the Sentinels? Can the X-Men on Hala make it out of Deathbird's citadel in one piece? And who will be joining me for a book club next episode? Find out now!<br /><br />TW: Discussions of systemic &amp; sexual violence</p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2609304/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!</a></p>yes00:42:0517Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part Vfull<![CDATA[The Marvel Superheroes Book Club]]>Welcome to the beginning & end of our coverage on the first book: Marvel Novel Series #9 - The Marvel Superheroes!


Join Chapman & friends from the Graymalkin Lane podcast, Chad, Seth, Kevin & Scotty, as they examine Mary-Jo Duffy's story, "Children of the Atom". Stick around for discussions of the other three stories as well!


TW: Nuclear weapons & genocide, sexual violence & victim objectification, racial fetishization, racist, ableist & homophobic language. Listener discretion is advised. (Oh, the 70s...) 

Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!

]]>Buzzsprout-19041136Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome to the beginning &amp; end of our coverage on the first book: Marvel Novel Series #9 - The Marvel Superheroes!</p><p><br /></p><p>Join Chapman &amp; friends from the Graymalkin Lane podcast, Chad, Seth, Kevin &amp; Scotty, as they examine Mary-Jo Duffy's story, "Children of the Atom". Stick around for discussions of the other three stories as well!</p><p><br /></p><p>TW: Nuclear weapons &amp; genocide, sexual violence &amp; victim objectification, racial fetishization, racist, ableist &amp; homophobic language. Listener discretion is advised. (Oh, the 70s...) </p><p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2609304/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!</a></p>yes01:52:5312The Marvel Superheroes Book Clubfull