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Because It's About Time Someone Did
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Because It's About Time Someone Did
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A podcast love-letter to Walter Simonson's The Mighty Thor
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The men's mental health podcast packed with inspiring stories of mental strength, courage and adventure. Hosted by journalist, runner and men's health advocate, Tim Beynon, the fortnightly show features the extraordinary accounts of people who have gone the extra mile to achieve their dreams. Demonstrating superhuman mental strength and a single-minded determination to overcome adversity, these astonishing adventurers and ground breakers share the highs and lows of their experiences, inspiri ...
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Ah, the age-old question: would you scissor your clone while yelling? (Uncanny X-Men #367) In which the Magneto War comes to a close. X-PLAINED: X-Men #86-87 Uncanny X-Men #367 Quite a few other things, which we’ll add to this post tomorrow! NEXT EPISODE: Nate Grey meets Generation X! Check out the visual companion to this episode on our blog! Find…
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Ah, the age-old question: would you scissor your clone while yelling? (Uncanny X-Men #367) In which the Magneto War comes to a close. X-PLAINED: X-Men #86-87 Uncanny X-Men #367 Quite a few other things, which we’ll add to this post tomorrow! NEXT EPISODE: Nate Grey meets Generation X! Check out the visual companion to this episode on our blog! Find…
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In which not every story needs to be an event; Alan Davis returns to the X-line; X-mansion security is not what it once was; Rogue needs some new fantasies; and Magneto wants a country. X-PLAINED: A poor governance decision X-Men: The Magneto War #1 Uncanny X-Men #366 Astral demerits A very dramatic dream The yolk of oppression Several Acolytes Nig…
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In which not every story needs to be an event; Alan Davis returns to the X-line; X-mansion security is not what it once was; Rogue needs some new fantasies; and Magneto wants a country. X-PLAINED: A poor governance decision X-Men: The Magneto War #1 Uncanny X-Men #366 Astral demerits A very dramatic dream The yolk of oppression Several Acolytes Nig…
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In which it’s difficult to flee with soup; Miles may or may not be haunting the X-Men; Colossus collaborates involuntarily; Marrow is full of surprises; Magneto is a dick; Jay continues to carry a torch for Secret Wars: Siege; and you should totally come to our birthday party. X-PLAINED: Several rather pointed allusions X-Force #86 Uncanny X-Men #3…
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In which it’s difficult to flee with soup; Miles may or may not be haunting the X-Men; Colossus collaborates involuntarily; Marrow is full of surprises; Magneto is a dick; Jay continues to carry a torch for Secret Wars: Siege; and you should totally come to our birthday party. X-PLAINED: Several rather pointed allusions X-Force #86 Uncanny X-Men #3…
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Ice, Isolation, and Iron Will - Conquering The Northwest Passage with Mark Agnew
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Embark on a thrilling odyssey into the icy embrace of the Arctic Ocean with Mark Agnew, the European Adventurer of the Year 2023, as he recounts the inspiring story of his quest to kayak the notorious Northwest Passage. In this season finale of The Brave Front, Mark opens up about the gruelling 103-day expedition that not only charted a course thro…
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Jay is dealing with an ongoing family medical emergency, so episode releases may be somewhat unpredictable for the next few weeks. Thank you for your patience!
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Jay is dealing with an ongoing family medical emergency, so episode releases may be somewhat unpredictable for the next few weeks. Thank you for your patience!
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401 Marathons in 401 Days: Ben Smith's marathon mission to beat bullying
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Join us for an epic journey of human endurance and the power of the human spirit with Ben Smith, who defied the impossible by running 401 marathons in 401 days. This episode of The Brave Front is not just about the physical feat of running 10,506.2 miles around the UK, but the deeply personal story of a man who faced relentless bullying, struggled …
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443 – X-Retail (feat. Katie Pryde of Books With Pictures)
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In which we walk down X-Plain Memory Lane; everyone needs Bitch Planet; HoX/PoX wouldn’t stay on shelves; we learn how to make sure a comic doesn’t get canceled; Marvel should have kept publishing those Krakoa-era anthology TPBs; X-Men is indeed a soap opera; and you can jump in here ’cause we’re all confused. X-PLAINED: The most crowded X-year Boo…
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443 – X-Retail (feat. Katie Pryde of Books With Pictures)
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In which we walk down X-Plain Memory Lane; everyone needs Bitch Planet; HoX/PoX wouldn’t stay on shelves; we learn how to make sure a comic doesn’t get canceled; Marvel should have kept publishing those Krakoa-era anthology TPBs; X-Men is indeed a soap opera; and you can jump in here ’cause we’re all confused. X-PLAINED: The most crowded X-year Boo…
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In which Marrow remains a connoisseur of dead rats; Jay has opinions about the NYC Subway system; U.L.T.I.M.A.T.U.M. are snazzy dressers; Doctor Doom gets excited about Onslaught; Magneto can have a rocket pack if he wants; villainous game recognizes villainous game; weird retcons are the best retcons; and you should totally come to our birthday pa…
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In which Marrow remains a connoisseur of dead rats; Jay has opinions about the NYC Subway system; U.L.T.I.M.A.T.U.M. are snazzy dressers; Doctor Doom gets excited about Onslaught; Magneto can have a rocket pack if he wants; villainous game recognizes villainous game; weird retcons are the best retcons; and you should totally come to our birthday pa…
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In which Banshee should eat the rich; the real Monet is way more of a jerk than the fake one; the Marvel Universe is the world inside your brain-case; Maggott joins and quits Generation X at almost the speed of Sunfire; Dracula gives Chamber the D; and if Jay and Miles die in this episode, they die in real life. X-PLAINED: Dracula as a universal st…
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In which Banshee should eat the rich; the real Monet is way more of a jerk than the fake one; the Marvel Universe is the world inside your brain-case; Maggott joins and quits Generation X at almost the speed of Sunfire; Dracula gives Chamber the D; and if Jay and Miles die in this episode, they die in real life. X-PLAINED: Dracula as a universal st…
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Cool Runnings and Beyond: Dudley Tal Stokes and the true story of Jamaica's bobsleigh dream
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Listen to the remarkable journey of Dudley 'Tal' Stokes, the man who steered the Jamaican bobsleigh team from their underdog status at the 1988 Winter Olympics to a formidable force in the world of winter sports. Tal's story is one that goes beyond the fan-favorite film 'Cool Runnings' and delves into the depths of personal resilience, mental forti…
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From organic steel to organic… whatever that is. (X-Men #83) In which the Hunt for Xavier remains vaguely disappointing; Gambit is good with kids; nanomachines are the new unstable molecules; Marrow is a walking armory; and we recommend comics for babies. X-PLAINED: The Hunt for Xavier, Part 2 Babies and/or ghosts Chekhov’s repowering X-Men #83-84 …
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From organic steel to organic… whatever that is. (X-Men #83) In which the Hunt for Xavier remains vaguely disappointing; Gambit is good with kids; nanomachines are the new unstable molecules; Marrow is a walking armory; and we recommend comics for babies. X-PLAINED: The Hunt for Xavier, Part 2 Babies and/or ghosts Chekhov’s repowering X-Men #83-84 …
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Life After the Final Whistle: Professional Sport's mental health challenge - Rob Young MBE
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In this episode we tackle one of the often-overlooked challenges of professional sport and mental health. Join us as we sit down with Rob Young MBE, Chief Executive of Switch the Play Foundation, the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting the well-being of professional athletes as they transition to life after their sports careers.Rob tells us a…
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In which we reach the beginning of an end; Jay totally forgot Gambit was there; we’re all living in the Mary Purcelliverse; the X-Men split the party; and we explore The Bay Area’s Bohemian Hotbed of Student Anarchy. X-PLAINED: Mary Purcell (sort of) The re-defaulting of the X-Men Uncanny X-Men #362-323 X-Men #82 Nebraska Pyro (Saint John Allerdyce…
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In which we reach the beginning of an end; Jay totally forgot Gambit was there; we’re all living in the Mary Purcelliverse; the X-Men split the party; and we explore The Bay Area’s Bohemian Hotbed of Student Anarchy. X-PLAINED: Mary Purcell (sort of) The re-defaulting of the X-Men Uncanny X-Men #362-323 X-Men #82 Nebraska Pyro (Saint John Allerdyce…
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Empowering Men Through Coaching: Andy Nathan
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Peeling back the layers of what it truly means to be a man in today's complex world with Andy Nathan, a men's coach and mentor. Andy's work revolves around guiding men through personal and emotional challenges, helping them to build resilience, foster stronger relationships, and ultimately reach their full potential. But what exactly does a men's c…
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In which Gambit knows how to make an entrance; Rogue and Gambit only have relationship conversations during superhero fights; Wolverine fights a shark; and we have opinions on how to handle certain aspects of backstory. X-PLAINED: One way to take over Madripoor Uncanny X-Men #361 X-Men #81 Wolverine: Black Rio The X-Men’s rapid slide back to the st…
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In which Gambit knows how to make an entrance; Rogue and Gambit only have relationship conversations during superhero fights; Wolverine fights a shark; and we have opinions on how to handle certain aspects of backstory. X-PLAINED: One way to take over Madripoor Uncanny X-Men #361 X-Men #81 Wolverine: Black Rio The X-Men’s rapid slide back to the st…
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"Hot Topic Rennfaire" was a somewhat controversial choice for X-Force's prom theme. (X-Force #85)In which the overlap between Rocky Horror and ‘90s X-Force fans is probably pretty significant; Pandemonia has priorities; the warehouse gets an evil, sexy glowup; swears are great; Johnny Blaze’s motorcycle probably shouldn’t still be on fire; and ther…
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“Hot Topic Rennfaire” was a somewhat controversial choice for X-Force’s prom theme. (X-Force #85) In which the overlap between Rocky Horror and ‘90s X-Force fans is probably pretty significant; Pandemonia has priorities; the warehouse gets an evil, sexy glowup; swears are great; Johnny Blaze’s motorcycle probably shouldn’t still be on fire; and the…
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Man up to mental health - rethinking masculinity: Toni White
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In this thought provoking episode of The Brave Front, we delve into the complex world of men's mental health and masculinity with the brilliant Toni White, a consultant, writer and speaker specializing in workplace mental wellbeing and the uniformed services. Toni's candid perspective on the relationship between masculinity and mental health sheds …
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In which Colossus has had a rough time of it; the X-Men are at their best in bar fights; Bronze-age Wolverine was a jerk; Ursa Major deserves more page space; kids dig Nightcrawler; and we imagine an X-Men newspaper comic strip. X-PLAINED: Notable incidents in Iceman’s romantic history X-Men: Liberators #1-4 Nostalgia Friendship A bar fight Provinc…
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In which Colossus has had a rough time of it; the X-Men are at their best in bar fights; Bronze-age Wolverine was a jerk; Ursa Major deserves more page space; kids dig Nightcrawler; and we imagine an X-Men newspaper comic strip.
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435 – Giant-Size Special #12 (feat. Kieron Gillen)
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Illustration by David WynneIn which we have had an eventful year; Longshot is a classic folk hero; writer Kieron Gillen makes a triumphant and mildly terrifying return to the show; and you remain the best listeners of any podcast, ever.X-PLAINED: Our tenth birthday party! 2023 Longshot vol. 2 #1 Longshot as a folkloric archetype Longshot (more) (ag…
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435 – Giant-Size Special #12 (feat. Kieron Gillen)
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Illustration by David Wynne In which we have had an eventful year; Longshot is a classic folk hero; writer Kieron Gillen makes a triumphant and mildly terrifying return to the show; and you remain the best listeners of any podcast, ever. X-PLAINED: Our tenth birthday party! 2023 Longshot vol. 2 #1 Longshot as a folkloric archetype Longshot (more) (…
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2023 Highlights - The Brave Front so far
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A few of the best bits from the early months of The Brave Front. Covering everything from sleep issues and the extreme cold to anxiety, depression, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD and suicidal ideation. Inspirational guests include Alex Staniforth, Francis Benali, Chris Ashworth, Dr Nicholas Peat, Professor Matt Jones, Pete White and Nick Ray. Show outline…
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In which the X-Men turn 35; we pause to celebrate the death of Henry Kissinger; Jay is a space nerd; Marrow hang-dries her delicates; space shuttles are not rockets; the band gets back together; and the Danger Room isn’t the first piece of X-tech to get sentience and a robot body. X-PLAINED How Excalibur got a Blackbird Uncanny X-Men #360 X-Men #80…
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In which the X-Men turn 35; we pause to celebrate the death of Henry Kissinger; Jay is a space nerd; Marrow hang-dries her delicates; space shuttles are not rockets; the band gets back together; and the Danger Room isn’t the first piece of X-tech to get sentience and a robot body.X-PLAINED How Excalibur got a Blackbird Uncanny X-Men #360 X-Men #80 …
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Living with depression and embracing adventure: Nick Ray
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Having just completed a year-long 3,000-mile sea kayaking adventure around the coast of Scotland, few understand the mental health benefits of the great outdoors as well as Nick Ray. However, having lived with severe depression for over 30 years and survived a suicide attempt, Nick also has first hand experience of life's darkest times. Today thoug…
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