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X-Factor Files: Investigating the Marvel Universe- Alpha Flight, Marvel's Star Trek, and Quasar!

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Join Daryl and Phillip (and their silent partners, bunnies Nick, Nora, Asta, and Clyde) as they review corners of the Marvel universe! Catch us weekly for coverage of Alpha Flight or Star Trek comics (or special bonus episodes!). Find us on Instagram @xfactorfilespodcast

Episodes
218
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
23 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

218 episodes, newest first

  1. Quest for Quasar #19 with Jason from The Avenging Hour!

    Season 6, Episode 32

    Show notes

    Jason pops by to talk about one of his favorite Marvel heroes, Jack of Hearts, who is here with Dr. Strange, the Squadron Supreme, Makkari, and the regular Quasar supporting cast. All that in one comic? If anyone can do it, it's Mark Gruenwald!

    Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    Please be aware this episode was recorded before the loss of Jason's friend and co-host, John, who we miss very much.

    23 min
  2. Quest for Quasar #18 with Phillip Sevy!

    Season 6, Episode 31

    Show notes

    A really bizarre little issue awaits Daryl and Phillip (Sevy) as two cosmic entities play Quasar for their own purposes. But who will come out triumphant?

    Episode art by this episode's guest, Phillip Sevy!

    21 min
  3. Quest for Quasar #17 With Justin Kosmic!

    Season 6, Episode 30

    Show notes

    J. Kosmic races in to chat about Makkari, Quasar's not-boyfriend, and his race against other Marvel speedsters!

    Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    27 min
  4. Quest for Quasar #16 with Chad Anderson!

    Season 6, Episode 29

    Show notes

    Chad journeys on over from Graymalkin Lane to chat about the last issue of a four-issue arc. Will the Watchers mount a comeback? Will anyone mount the hot daddies in this story? Tune in to find out!

    Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    21 min
  5. Quest for Quasar #15 with Kevin Kiniry!

    Season 6, Episode 28

    Show notes

    Daryl is joined by the fantastic Kevin Kiniry to chat about Quasar issue 15. We're firmly in Quasar's hot daddy era with this one.

    Episode artwork by the one and only Phillip Sevy!

    23 min
  6. Star Trek/X-Men

    Season 6, Episode 27

    Show notes

    Phillip and Daryl are here to discuss the two X-Men/Star Trek crossover comics from the late 90s. We get both the original series and Next Generation crews interacting with our merry mutants! What could go wrong? But more importantly, what could go right?

    54 min
  7. Quest for Quasar #14 with Christian Smith

    Season 6, Episode 26

    Show notes

    Christian joins Daryl to talk about Quasar's visit to a muscle daddy and his world!

    20 min
  8. Marvel Magic The Gathering

    Season 6, Episode 25

    Show notes

    Phillip and Daryl hop on and open up some booster packs. Do they know how to play? No! Did they pull the card they wanted? Also, no! But there are other fun cards found along the way.

    17 min
  9. Quest for Quasar #13 with D'Manda Martini

    Season 6, Episode 24

    Show notes

    Our favorite queen is back to chat about issue 13 of Quasar, in which our hero meets up with the Squadron Supreme (herein referred to as "The Supremes."

    Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    24 min
  10. Quest for Quasar #12 with Phillip Sevy

    Season 6, Episode 23

    Show notes

    Phillip Sevy (who made the phenomenal art for these episodes!) drops by to chat about Quasar issue 12! Quasar has a confrontation with his soon-to-be-but-definitely-not-his boyfriend Makkari and he might have a pain fetish. Who knows, really?

    22 min
  11. Alpha Flight 79-86

    Season 6, Episode 22

    Show notes

    Phillip and Daryl take a journey to the end of James Hudnall's run on Alpha Flight- so join them as a giant chunk of issues is talked about and find out why Phillip asked, "Do we even need to cover this issue?"

    50 min
  12. Quest for Quasar #11 with D'Manda Martini

    Season 6, Episode 21

    Show notes

    Not only does Quasar get a lil boyfriend time with Makkari in this issue, but Excalibur is here?!?! D'Manda Martini joins Daryl to talk about this bonkers and fun issue.

    Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    29 min
  13. Quest for Quasar #10 with Escape the Mojoverse

    Season 6, Episode 20

    Show notes

    Daryl subjects Allison and Matt from Escape the Mojoverse to issue 10 of Quasar, in which Wendall almost gets his hands chopped off!

    Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    22 min
  14. Star Trek: Early Voyages 14-17

    Season 6, Episode 19

    Show notes

    Marvel's Star Trek: Early Voyages comes to an end and, much like most other Marvel Trek series, comes to an unsatisfying end- we get left with a cliffhanger! But before that final page, join Phillip and Daryl as we explore these last four issues!

    44 min
  15. Quest for Quasar #9 with Sara Century

    Season 6, Episode 18

    Show notes

    M.O.D.A.M. superfan Sara Century swings by to talk about issue 9 of Quasar. Did M.O.D.A.M. do anything wrong, or is this all just Wendell's fault?

    16 min
  16. West Coast Avengers 17-23

    Season 6, Episode 17

    Show notes

    Yee-haw! Phillip and Daryl take a journey through space-time with the Avengers (west coast variety) as part of the Mighty Marvel Western Crossover event! With special insight directly from Steve Englehart (shout out to Steve for answering Daryl's questions), this is an episode that shouldn't be missed!

    1 hr 11 min
  17. Quest for Quasar #8 with Chad Anderson

    Season 6, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Chad journeys from Graymalkin Lane to chat with Daryl all about issue 8 of Quasar!

    Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    18 min
  18. Rawhide Kid (2003)

    Season 6, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Join Daryl as he talks about the 2003 Rawhide Kid series, which Marvel released under its MAX line.

    29 min
  19. Quest for Quasar #7 with Mr. Scott Free

    Season 6, Episode 14

    Show notes

    Senior Spider-Man correspondent Mr. Scott Free joins Daryl to discuss Quasar #7, which sees a Peter Parker appearance AND Terminus is here (for reasons!).

    Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    22 min
  20. C2E2 2026

    Season 6, Episode 13

    Show notes

    We journeyed to- and survived- three whole days at C2E2 and had a great time! Listen to our tired selves talk about the creators we met, the fun art we bought, and our general impressions of the con!

    29 min