Episode 16: Ask Josie and Becca

Episode 16: Ask Josie and Becca

It's time for a little Q&A with B&J! You asked the girls about X-Men, and they're answering in this bonus episode. What characters have they changed their minds on? Can the mutant metaphor ever work? Does Becca only care about the New Mutants? All this and more in a very special bonus! Content Warnings: Discussions of current events related to fascism Next Month's Reading: Consider this your No Homework pass! But stay tuned!! Credits: Hosting and Production: Josephine Riesman (@josie.zone [https://bsky.app/profile/josie.zone]) & Becca Petunia (@tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social]) Editing: Ella Tailor (@garaktailor.com [https://bsky.app/profile/garaktailor.com]‬) Theme Song: "Theme from 'Here Comes Tomorrow'" by Rachel Garrett Steele (@pengarr.postes.club [https://bsky.app/profile/pengarr.postes.club]‬) featuring Bobson Dugnutt Jr. Podcast Art: Pencils & Inks by Chris Burnham (@theburnham.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/theburnham.bsky.social]), Colors by Tamra Bonvillan (@tamrabonvillain.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tamrabonvillain.bsky.social]), Logo by Jodie Troutman (@longtalljodie.com [https://bsky.app/profile/longtalljodie.com]) Visit herecomestomorrow.net [https://www.herecomestomorrow.net/] and follow us on BlueSky @herecomestomorrow.net [https://bsky.app/profile/herecomestomorrow.net] for more!

Episode 15: Here Comes Tomorrow (New X-Men 151-154)

Look, we're all living in a badly-wounded orphan universe, so strap in and get ready for some Phoenix Work. Josie and Becca are back from their holiday time-skip with the final arc of Grant Morrison's New X-Men run, the eponymous Here Comes Tomorrow! The girls explore this unfortunately-relevant arc, full of hope in the face of Sublime's fascist takeover. How do the struggles of Tom Skylark and company teach us about avoiding "doomerism" and staying hopeful? You're not going to want to miss this episode! Content Warnings: Discussions of current events related to fascism Next Week's Reading: Send us your questions for a Q & A episode in a few weeks! Credits: Hosting and Production: Josephine Riesman (@josie.zone [https://bsky.app/profile/josie.zone]) & Becca Petunia (@tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social]) Editing: Ella Tailor (@garaktailor.com [https://bsky.app/profile/garaktailor.com]‬) Theme Song: "Theme from 'Here Comes Tomorrow'" by Rachel Garrett Steele (@pengarr.postes.club [https://bsky.app/profile/pengarr.postes.club]‬) featuring Bobson Dugnutt Jr. Podcast Art: Pencils & Inks by Chris Burnham (@theburnham.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/theburnham.bsky.social]), Colors by Tamra Bonvillan (@tamrabonvillain.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tamrabonvillain.bsky.social]), Logo by Jodie Troutman (@longtalljodie.com [https://bsky.app/profile/longtalljodie.com]) Visit herecomestomorrow.net [https://www.herecomestomorrow.net/] and follow us on BlueSky @herecomestomorrow.net [https://bsky.app/profile/herecomestomorrow.net] for more!

Episode 14: Planet X (feat. Asher Elbein) (New X-Men 146-150)

Magneto is back? Xorn isn't real??? You better believe it, kids! It's a scary new world in New York City, but luckily, Josie and Becca are joined by a real Magneto expert: writer Asher Elbein! This is an important X-Men run that redefined what Magneto could be, for good or for ill, and that means the girls have a lot to talk about. You won't want to miss our SEASON 1 FINALE: and yes, there will be a Season 2 where we WILL get to Here Comes Tomorrow. Content Warnings: Discussions of genocide, the Holocaust, fascism, transphobia Next Week's Reading: Enjoy your holidays, and be ready for us to cover Here Comes Tomorrow in 2026 (New X-Men #151-154) Credits: Hosting and Production: Josephine Riesman (@josie.zone [https://bsky.app/profile/josie.zone]) & Becca Petunia (@tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social]) Guest: Asher Elbein (@asherelbein [https://bsky.app/profile/asherelbein.bsky.social]) Editing: Ella Tailor (@garaktailor.com [https://bsky.app/profile/garaktailor.com]‬) Theme Song: "Theme from 'Here Comes Tomorrow'" by Rachel Garrett Steele (@pengarr.postes.club [https://bsky.app/profile/pengarr.postes.club]‬) featuring Bobson Dugnutt Jr. Podcast Art: Pencils & Inks by Chris Burnham (@theburnham.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/theburnham.bsky.social]), Colors by Tamra Bonvillan (@tamrabonvillain.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tamrabonvillain.bsky.social]), Logo by Jodie Troutman (@longtalljodie.com [https://bsky.app/profile/longtalljodie.com]) Visit herecomestomorrow.net [https://www.herecomestomorrow.net/] and follow us on BlueSky @herecomestomorrow.net [https://bsky.app/profile/herecomestomorrow.net] for more!

Episode 13: Assault on Weapon Plus (feat. Tegan O'Neil) (New X-Men 142-145)

We're entering the home stretch of New X-Men and things are getting intense. This week, Josie and Becca break into The World as they launch an Assault on Weapon Plus. Luckily, they're joined by longtime comics critic, Josie's good friend Tegan O'Neil, who is here to guide our girls through the perilous journey. Did this comic change Wolverine forever, or is nothing that permanent in the world of Marvel? How does this arc serve as a foil to "Dust?" And of course, it wouldn't be Here Comes Tomorrow if Becca didn't make this about being transgender! Content Warnings: Discussions of terrorism, fascism, transphobia Next Week's Reading: New X-Men #146-150 (Planet X) Credits: Hosting and Production: Josephine Riesman (@josie.zone [https://bsky.app/profile/josie.zone]) & Becca Petunia (@tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social]) Guest: Tegan O'Neil (@teganoneil5000 [https://bsky.app/profile/teganoneil5000.bsky.social]) Editing: Ella Tailor (@garaktailor.com [https://bsky.app/profile/garaktailor.com]‬) Theme Song: "Theme from 'Here Comes Tomorrow'" by Rachel Garrett Steele (@pengarr.postes.club [https://bsky.app/profile/pengarr.postes.club]‬) featuring Bobson Dugnutt Jr. Podcast Art: Pencils & Inks by Chris Burnham (@theburnham.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/theburnham.bsky.social]), Colors by Tamra Bonvillan (@tamrabonvillain.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tamrabonvillain.bsky.social]), Logo by Jodie Troutman (@longtalljodie.com [https://bsky.app/profile/longtalljodie.com]) Visit herecomestomorrow.net [https://www.herecomestomorrow.net/] and follow us on BlueSky @herecomestomorrow.net [https://bsky.app/profile/herecomestomorrow.net] for more!

Episode 12: Murder at the Mansion (feat. Evan Narcisse) (New X-Men 139-141)

It's time for Grant Morrison to ask "whodunnit?" and your hosts to ask "why do we care?" That's right, it's Morrison's cooldown arc from the past few heavy-hitting storylines, Murder at the Mansion! But don't skip this one, listeners, because Josie and Becca are joined by an incredible guest: Marvel comics writer Evan Narcisse! Evan joins the girls to discuss this Bishop-centered story, as well as race and representation in media as a whole. How does this story show us about Grant's views on societal norms, even while trying to return the book to status quo? The real mystery is why you haven't downloaded this episode already! Content Warnings: Discussions of racism Next Week's Reading: New X-Men #142-145 (Assault on Weapon Plus) Credits: Hosting and Production: Josephine Riesman (@josie.zone [https://bsky.app/profile/josie.zone]) & Becca Petunia (@tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social]) Guest: Evan Narcisse (@evnarc [https://bsky.app/profile/evnarc.bsky.social]) Editing: Ella Tailor (@garaktailor.com [https://bsky.app/profile/garaktailor.com]‬) Theme Song: "Theme from 'Here Comes Tomorrow'" by Rachel Garrett Steele (@pengarr.postes.club [https://bsky.app/profile/pengarr.postes.club]‬) featuring Bobson Dugnutt Jr. Podcast Art: Pencils & Inks by Chris Burnham (@theburnham.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/theburnham.bsky.social]), Colors by Tamra Bonvillan (@tamrabonvillain.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/tamrabonvillain.bsky.social]), Logo by Jodie Troutman (@longtalljodie.com [https://bsky.app/profile/longtalljodie.com]) Visit herecomestomorrow.net [https://www.herecomestomorrow.net/] and follow us on BlueSky @herecomestomorrow.net [https://bsky.app/profile/herecomestomorrow.net] for more!