Who doesn’t love a fresh take on a classic story? The Merchant & The Alchemists Gate, from Ted Chiang’s 2019 collection of short stories “Exhalation” is one of our favorite time travel stories.

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Who doesn&rsquo;t love a fresh take on a classic story? The Merchant &amp; The Alchemists Gate, from Ted Chiang&rsquo;s 2019 collection of short stories &ldquo;Exhalation&rdquo; is one of our favorite time travel stories.
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Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!

Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!

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BOOK CLUB: Exhalation: The Merchant & The Alchemists Gate by Ted Chiang

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This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie break down the new trailers for two highly anticipated sequels: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which shattered the record for most views in its first 24 hours, and Dune: Part Three, both set to release later this year. Next, they dive into the shocking news that ABC has pulled the latest season of The Bachelorette just days before its premiere, after a 2023 video surfaced of Taylor Frankie Paul, who rose to fame on Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, throwing a chair and assaulting her ex. Finally, they wrap things up with a round of rapid-fire headlines, including the passing of action star Chuck Norris at 86; the announcement that Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence will star in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming thriller What Happens at Night; the cancellation of Hulu’s planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which had Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chloé Zhao attached; and news that Val Kilmer, who passed away in 2025, will have his likeness recreated with AI, to star in As Deep As the Grave, a film he was cast in but unable to shoot due to declining health.

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This week on PREVIOUSLY ON&hellip;, Jason and Rosie break down the new trailers for two highly anticipated sequels: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which shattered the record for most views in its first 24 hours, and Dune: Part Three, both set to release later this year.&nbsp;Next, they dive into the shocking news that ABC has pulled the latest season of&nbsp;The Bachelorette just days before its premiere, after a 2023 video surfaced of Taylor Frankie Paul, who rose to fame on Hulu&rsquo;s&nbsp;The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, throwing a chair and assaulting her ex.&nbsp;Finally, they wrap things up with a round of rapid-fire headlines, including the passing of action star Chuck Norris at 86; the announcement that Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence will star in Martin Scorsese&rsquo;s upcoming thriller What Happens at Night; the cancellation of Hulu&rsquo;s planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, which had Sarah Michelle Gellar and Chlo&eacute; Zhao attached; and news that Val Kilmer, who passed away in 2025, will have his likeness recreated with AI, to star in&nbsp;As Deep As the Grave, a film he was cast in but unable to shoot due to declining health.
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NEWS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Dune: Part 3 Trailers, Bachelorette Is Canceled, Headline Round Up

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Jason and Rosie are joined by Ian to tackle this pesky astrophage problem and discuss the highly-anticipated sci-fi film Project Hail Mary. Rosie and Ian share their spoiler free thoughts, and then the trio dives into a spoiler discussion of the film and the book.

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Jason and Rosie are joined by Ian to tackle this pesky astrophage problem and discuss the highly-anticipated sci-fi film Project Hail Mary. Rosie and Ian share their spoiler free thoughts, and then the trio dives into a spoiler discussion of the film and the book.
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Project Hail Mary Is Pure Sci-Fi Blockbuster Fun

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As we anticipate the next season of Daredevil: Born Again, Jason and Rosie have rewatched Jessica Jones in its entirety (Defenders too!), so you don't have to! And to close things out, Rosie has some comic book recommendations if you are craving more Jessica Jones stories. 

 

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As we anticipate the next season of Daredevil: Born Again, Jason and Rosie have rewatched Jessica Jones in its entirety (Defenders too!), so you don't have to! And to close things out, Rosie has some comic book recommendations if you are craving more Jessica Jones stories.&nbsp;
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Jessica Jones: Complete Series Recap

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BOOK CLUB: Exhalation: The Merchant & The Alchemists Gate by Ted Chiang

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