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Welcome to our 100th episode!

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Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future.

With us this week is current writer of the flagship title X-Men, Jed MacKay! We dive into his prolific work on Black Cat, Avengers, Moon Knight, Nova and of course, our lovable X-Men.

We are treated to a preview of the upcoming crossover event DnX before we dive into a new segment we call THE SCOOP where Jed has to answer questions like:

- Which of this current team of X-Men is simply trying too hard?

- Is the resurrection linked disease actually just Astra pranking Magneto?

- When will we get "3K Was Right" shirts?

- Why is Glob Herman the obvious choice for president of the United States of America?

- Who is better in bed? Avengers era Beast or evil white Beast?

We look at Jed's birth month and year issue - Uncanny X-Men 175 - where Dark Phoenix has returned...or has she?

Also in this episode:

• The insanity of American Thanksgiving

• Kitty Pryde cosplays as Corsair

• Professor X steals cable (TV not the kid)

• Cyclops cries for his mommy and then does some math

• Cyclops' great weakness is getting shot

All this plus we answer questions like "Is Mastermind redeemable?" and "Will Mr. Sinister join Cyclops’ X-Men team during Jed's run?"

What does any of this mean for Jed's future? Tune in to find out!

Also this week: a bonus interview with comic artist Phillip Sevy to discuss their new creator owner comic co-penned with another previous guest, Christie Porter, that is simply unbelievable!

Jed Mackay is a prolific and influential comic book writer best known for his expansive, character-rich work at Marvel. Rising to prominence with acclaimed runs on titles like Black Cat, Moon Knight, and Doctor Strange, MacKay has developed a reputation for blending high-concept superhero storytelling with sharp humor and strong emotional grounding.

He currently serves as the writer of flagship series including X-Men and Avengers, making him one of the rare creators to simultaneously helm both teams in the Marvel Universe—a distinction not seen since Roy Thomas. A chief architect of the “Age of Revelation” era of the X-books, Jed maintains a clear focus on character voice and team dynamics. Outside of Marvel, he has also written for publishers like Boom! Studios, including work on Magic: The Gathering, showcasing his range across genres and franchises.

He has recently been writing X-Men, Avengers, Moon Knight and even everyone’s former New Warrior turned army of one Nova: Centurion.

More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment fo