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SubteXtMen Podcast

SubteXtMen Podcast

By: Chapman Blake
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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.

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Episodes
  • Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part I

    Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part I
    Apr 28 2026

    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!"
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    48 mins
  • The Marvel Superheroes Book Club

    The Marvel Superheroes Book Club
    Apr 21 2026

    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...)

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Introductions with Chapman

    Introductions with Chapman
    Apr 14 2026

    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!
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    19 mins
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