SubteXtMen Podcast

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.

Podcasting since 2026 • 6 episodes

SubteXtMen Podcast

Latest Episodes

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...

May 26, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 6 • 48:59

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!

May 22, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 36:08

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. Wh...

May 12, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 1:02:28

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 adventur...

April 28, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 47:38

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...

April 21, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 1:52:53