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.
Its Halloween and the villains have arrived just in time to celebrate!
This episode is the start of the coverage for The Ultimate Super Villains Anthology, edited by Stan the Man and featuring tons of wonderful authors and artists.
I'll briefly touch upon the non-mutant stories, with a pit stop at some of my favorites, before tackling X-adjacent stories featuring the X-Men's most fearsome foes, like the Master of Magnetism, himself, and...D'Spayre? Listen for yourself to find out why and prepare yourselves for a book club featuring two wonderful hosts on its way next!
With vocal performances from...
Justin Wilder of The X-Wife Podcast aka my dear Charles (@thexwifepodcast)
Elijah Nash (@theelijahnash) & DJ McIver (@mzdjmciver), two phenomenal NYC performers
Baylor Barnes (@baylorbarnes) & my wonderful partner, Erin Hill (@erin.e.hill), two of my favorite goofballs here in Chicago
And me! Come for the talent, stay for the subtext!
TW: As this is an anthology about villians, there are very few triggering topics that won't be covered, including but not limited to sexual violence, suicide and genocide. Listener discretion is heavily advised.
23 Sept 2026
True North Author Interview
Join Chapman as they interview author Daryl Richard Lawrence on his 2025 Alpha Flight Volume 1 companion & reference guide, True North. Discussing the X-Men's northern neighbors, Chapman introduces the framework of viewing the large cast of characters as relationships to the human body, wrapped up in the phrase, "the body and _____". Listen along to hear a take on your Alpha Flight favorites and as always, be sure to write in with your own thoughts!
15 Jul 2026
Mutant Empire: Siege Book Club, Part II
We arrive at the finale of the first book in the Mutant Empire Trilogy! Part II!
I'm joined today by the beloved drag queen, D'Manda Martini, and a group of her long-time friends from quintessential X-Men resource, UncannyXmen.net (http://UncannyXmen.net)!
Along with Evan, Daniel, Luke & Kevin, we discuss the characters on the Hala side of the story & dive into the themes explored in the series so far.
You can find our guests at the following Instagram handles:
D'Manda Martini - @dmandamartini
Evan Stewart - @sixhoursoflucy
Daniel Elington - @danielelington_boot
Luke Marlowe - @lukevictormarlowe
Kevin Winslow - @giganticwinslow
As always, if you've got questions, comments, concerns or compliments, reach out on Instagram or Bluesky @subtextmenpod or email us at subtextmenpod@protonmail.com (mailto:subtextmenpod@protonmail.com).
15 Jul 2026
Mutant Empire: Siege Book Club, Part I
We arrive at the finale of the first book in the Mutant Empire Trilogy!
I'm joined today by the beloved drag queen, D'Manda Martini, and a group of her long-time friends from quintessential X-Men resource, UncannyXmen.net (http://UncannyXmen.net)!
Along with Evan, Daniel, Luke & Kevin, we discuss their history as friends, the evolution of fandom spaces, and the earthbound half of Christopher Golden's first installment.
You can find our guests at the following Instagram handles:
D'Manda Martini - @dmandamartini
Evan Stewart - @sixhoursoflucy
Daniel Elington - @danielelington_boot
Luke Marlowe - @lukevictormarlowe
Kevin Winslow - @giganticwinslow
As always, if you've got questions, comments, concerns or compliments, reach out on Instagram or Bluesky @subtextmenpod or email us at subtextmenpod@protonmail.com (mailto:subtextmenpod@protonmail.com).
9 Jun 2026
Mutant Empire: Book 1 - Siege, Part V
Let's finish up solo coverage of Book 1 - Siege! Will Magneto succeed in his commandeering of the Sentinels? Can the X-Men on Hala make it out of Deathbird's citadel in one piece? And who will be joining me for a book club next episode? Find out now! TW: Discussions of systemic & sexual violence Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!
26 May 2026
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 Listen to the Spencer Ackerman episode (which I completely forgot is episode #1! What a great place to start!) of Sara Century's podcast, Best Issue Ever on most platforms or at the link below: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fh6n2-15f874d Question? ...
22 May 2026
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! Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!
12 May 2026
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. Who will venture forth to stop Corsair execution? Who will face off against Magneto & his Acolytes? And what is the subtext of all this? Find out now! Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!
28 Apr 2026
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 adventure that no X-Fan should be without!" Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!
21 Apr 2026
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 Mary-Jo Duffy's story, "Children of the Atom". Stick around for discussions of the other three stories as well! TW: Nuclear weapons & genocide, sexual violence & victim objectification, racial fetishization, racist, ableist & homophobic language. Listen...
14 Apr 2026
Introductions with Chapman
Welcome to SubteXtMen, listener! We hope you survive the experience! Listen in to the introductory episode of SubteXtMen, the podcast focusing on Marvel's merry mutants and their adventures in the literary world. Join your host, Chapman Blake, as they tell you about themselves and what you can expect from the show going forward. Learn a little about their history with both comics & the X-Men! Question? Comments? Concerns? Compliments? Send 'em here!
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