Best Colonization X Podcasts (2025)

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256: Claremont's X-Men Volume 1: Patron Podcast Preview 1:08:19

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In this patron feed episode we drop the first of many of our Chris Claremont X-Men series, where we cover each issue of the iconic run and its plot points. Fury's Finest is a podcast and resource devoted to the discussion of the tabletop game⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Marvel Crisis Protocol⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Family Drama, Face Plants, and Why Democracy Took a Vacation 48:34

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Warning: Peter goes off about family drama right out the gate, but don't worry—it's therapeutic AF. This week, the beautiful disasters tackle what happens when you stop settling for boring shit and start actually living. Carissa face-planted while waterskiing for the first time (10/10 would recommend), Peter serves family drama realness, and Shaun'…

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#299 - Qing 34: Remember to Remember to Forget You Forgot Me 41:30

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This was no peace borne of reconciliation; this was silence, enforced by amnesia. Time Period Covered: ~ 1739-1759 CE Major Historical Figures: Qing Empire: The Qianlong Emperor (Aisin Gioro Hongli) [r. 1735–1796] Minister Fuheng General Bandi [d. 1755] General Yongchang Khalka Mongols: Prince Erinchindorj [d. 1756] Prince Chingünjav [d. 1757] Dzun…

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The Great Unraveling: July 2025's Chaos State 1:07:22

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So Peter's editing at midnight, gets an ad for a $400 scalp ritual while reading about flood victims, and almost clicks "buy now." That's... that's where we're at as humans right now. Episode 30 is here and we're spiraling about July 2025—the timeline where we're googling skincare tips during actual disasters. What we're unpacking: People searched …

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How to Keep Love Alive, With Rob Delaney of ‘Dying for Sex’ 37:04

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When we meet Rob Delaney’s character, “Neighbor Guy,” in FX’s limited series “Dying for Sex,” he’s scarfing down a burrito in an elevator, dripping food on his face and the floor. But Delaney’s performance reveals that under Neighbor Guy’s messy exterior is a man capable of deep vulnerability and empathy. “Dying for Sex” follows a woman named Molly…

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255: Bishop (Lucas Bishop) 1:05:42

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In this episode we cover Bishop. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how well the charact…

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Crying, Co🧃chie Sweat, and Colonizers 1:01:43

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It’s hot. It’s messy. And no one knows what month it is anymore. Welcome to Apocalypse & Avocados: Midsummer Meltdown Edition. Peter, Carissa, and Issa are back together, sweaty and unfiltered, to spiral through this chaotic season of Barbieheimer fallout, concert therapy, LaBooBoo demon dolls, and Euro-core travel influencers who claim red wine fo…

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#298 - Qing 33: Echoes of the Erased 43:08

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The story of the last great nomadic empire’s fall - and the Qing’s ruthless imperial vision for a New Frontier. Time Period Covered: 1739-1759 CE Major Historical Figures: The Great Qing Empire: The Qianlong Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Hongli) [r. 1735–1796] General Bandi [d. 1755] Hojs, Hakim Beg of Ush Dzungar Khanate: Galdan Tseren [r. 1727–1745] Tsewa…

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Avocados Abroad: The Big Announcement 16:31

12d ago16:31

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Peter and Shaun drop the bombshell you didn't see coming: they're leaving the United States and moving to Portugal. In this special minisode launch of "Avocados Abroad," the duo gets brutally honest about the three-year journey that led to this life-changing decision. From the political climate that first sparked the idea to the November election t…

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Let Mel Robbins Share Her 5 Tips for a Healthy Relationship 50:21

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The best-selling author and motivational podcast host Mel Robbins is known for her blunt advice and viral wisdom, from The 5-Second Rule to countless proverbs on relationships, confidence and everyday stuck-ness. Her most recent book, “The Let Them Theory,” has given her readers a fresh perspective for navigating disappointment, rejection and uncer…

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Supplemental: Qianlong's 1758 Dzungar Victory Stele 9:41

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The "Old Man of 10 Victories" crows to the Heavens in words of stone of his crushing of the once-mighty Khanate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Stewart

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Therapy-Speak Hangover & the Great Detachment 1:01:53

14d ago1:01:53

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Burnout is a badge of honor, “boundaries” are a weapon, and everyone’s a self-diagnosed expert—welcome to 2025. In this unfiltered episode, Peter (with Shaun riding shotgun) dives headfirst into the therapy-speak epidemic, the rise of viral quitting, and the dopamine arms race that’s left us all exhausted and emotionally detached. We break down: Ho…

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254: Psylocke (Elizabeth Braddock) 1:01:39

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In this episode we cover Psylocke. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and how well the chara…

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Main Character Syndrome & The Pandemic of Flakiness: Bring Your Own Damn Gift Bag 57:45

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Why does everyone seem allergic to commitment these days? In this episode, Peter and Shaun dig into the new normal of canceled plans, RSVP lies, and the rise of main character syndrome. From group chats that turn into graveyards to the art of soft ghosting and the absurdity of adult gift bags, nothing escapes their unfiltered takes. Expect rants ab…

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‘The Interview’: Ocean Vuong was Ready to Kill. Then a Moment of Grace Changed His Life. 50:52

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This week on Modern Love, we’re bringing you a conversation we liked so much that we’re envious we didn’t get to have ourselves. In a raw but deeply heartfelt and compassionate conversation with “The Interview" host David Marchese, author and poet Ocean Vuong talks about the real reason he became a writer. Unlock full access to New York Times podca…

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E181 - Campbell Roxburgh at Queen's University 55:57

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Campbell Roxburgh is a consultant colorectal surgeon and Professor of Colorectal Surgical Oncology at University of Glasgow in Scotland. Mr. Roxburgh is a multi-faceted researcher, surgeon and academic. He has a large body of research in systemic inflammation and tumor response, as well as clinical trials. We were lucky enough to have him join us a…

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#297 - Qing 32: Tea, Trade, & Thunder 40:00

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The Qing conquest of Dzungaria did not begin with any kind ofcannon-fire or musketry. Instead, it began like many wars end: with afuneral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Stewart

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Pride, Pyrotechnics, and the Patriarchy: A Queer Guide to Surviving Summer. 46:56

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Pride, Pyrotechnics, and the Patriarchy: A Queer Guide to Surviving Summer Fireworks, family drama, rainbow capitalism, and an iced coffee melting in your lap—must be summer. In this chaotic and uncomfortably relatable episode, Shaun and Peter unpack the mess that is being queer in the land of backyard BBQs, disappearing Pride merch, and American e…

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253: Building Mephisto and Klaw's Criminal Syndicate 1:02:55

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In this episode we build a Criminal Syndicate list without Kingpin. We build Chris triple leader, attrition gunline style Criminal Syndicate/Legion of the Lost from the ground up. We talk about our character choices, tactic cards, and crisis cards along the way, and possible ways the list could change in the future. Fury's Finest is a podcast and r…

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#296 - Qing 31: The Architect of Capacity 43:41

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As his era of rule over Great Qing drows to a close, the Yongzheng Emperor spares neither expense nor detail to reform the empire he inherited and modernize it for the one who will inherit it from him. But this is no idle fancy - he has a definite purpose. Though no great warrior himself, he is nevertheless fully in-line with the century-long grand…

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Snack Attack: Millennial Food Trauma & Nutrition Glow-Ups 47:11

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🎙️ Snack Attack: Millennial Food Trauma & Nutrition Glow-Ups Hosted by Carissa | Apocalypse & Avocados If you ever ate a rice cake and called it dinner, this one’s for you. In this episode, we dive fork-first into the chaotic world of millennial food trauma, unpacking the diet culture disasters we grew up with (SlimFast, we’re looking at you), and …

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To Share or Not to Share? How Location Sharing Is Changing Our Relationships 32:54

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When we asked Modern Love listeners how location sharing is affecting their relationships, the responses we got were all over the map. Some people love this technology. Some hate it. But either way, it has changed something fundamental about how we demonstrate our love and how we set boundaries around relationships. Today, we’re sharing a few of ou…

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No Comfort Zones: Facing the Stories That Change Everything 44:21

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This week, we’re stepping way outside our comfort zones—and inviting you to do the same. In this episode, Peter, Shaun, and Carissa drop the filters and dive into the headlines that keep us up at night: Trump’s sweeping new travel ban and its ripple effects on millions of families, the ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine, and the relent…

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252: Emma Frost 1:19:52

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In this episode we cover Emma Frost, the White Queen. First, we chronologically cover the character's comic book and movie history in our Lore segment. After Lore, we discuss the character's stats, play style, tactic cards, and team roster in our Strategy section. We finish the episode with a strategy discussion on the character's tactic cards, and…

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The Gag Order Part 2: Pretty in Pink (Bracket), Petty on Purpose | Drag Race Allstars 10 (Minisode 2) 50:08

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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 Pink Bracket: Drama, Designs & Delusions | Gag Order Episode Review Welcome back to the Gag Order! In this episode, we dive into the glitter-soaked world of the Pink Bracket Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10. Join us as we break down the runway looks, the drama, and the unforgettable performances from the f…

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Nothing Is Safe - Not My Cartoons, Not My Capri Sun 1:13:42

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Remember when juice was just juice and cartoons didn’t need a gritty reboot? Welcome to the episode where we unpack how everything from your childhood—snacks, shows, and even your beloved Capri Sun—has been rebranded, repackaged, and rebooted for adulthood. From alcoholic Sunny D to Barbie movies and mushroom-infused “wellness” drinks, Peter, Shaun…

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‘Materialists’ Director Celine Song Believes in Love at First Conversation 32:22

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The director Celine Song won over audiences and critics alike with her first feature film, “Past Lives,” the semi-autobiographical tale of a married Korean American woman meeting up with her former childhood sweetheart. Now Song is back with another story about love called “Materialists.” This time the main character is a matchmaker, a job that Son…

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E180 - Andrea Merrill on Writing, Creativity, and Pursuing your Passions as a Surgeon 28:33

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Andrea Merrill is a surgical oncologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is the creator of Scrubbed Out, a website dedicated to highlighting the talents and passions of surgeons and trainees outside of the operating room. As listeners will know, Chad and I have been obsessed with exploring how to be the best surgeons we can be without losing our h…

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#295 - Qing 30: Building Better Worlds 36:58

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The Yongzheng Emperor seeks to capitalize on his father's greatness abroad - but cautiously. He wants to exterminate the barbarians... but delicately. He wants to build better worlds... no matter how many he has to destroy in the process. He's riding for a fall. Time Period Covered: ~1725-1731 CE Major Historical Figures: Qing Empire: Kangxi Empero…