X-Factor Files: Investigating the Marvel Universe- Alpha Flight and Marvel's Star Trek!

Daryl and Phillip
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Join Daryl and Phillip (and their silent partners, bunnies Nick, Nora, Asta, and Clyde) as they review corners of the Marvel universe! Catch us weekly for coverage of Alpha Flight or Star Trek comics (or special bonus episodes!). Find us on Instagram @xfactorfilespodcast

  1. Quest for Quasar #4 with Christian Smith

    17H AGO

    Quest for Quasar #4 with Christian Smith

    Christian Smith joins Daryl to discuss Quasar hanging out with cult leader Aquarian! Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    22 min

  2. FEB 11

    Alpha Flight 67-70

    We crack into Hudnall's run of Alpha Flight and, well.....tune in for our takes.

    1h 11m
  3. Quest for Quasar #3 with Mr. Scott Free

    FEB 4

    Quest for Quasar #3 with Mr. Scott Free

    The Quasar series really starts grooving with this issue, as we are down with the backstory and can start building out Quasar's world! Daryl is joined by Mr. Scott Free to talk about this himbo. Episode art by Phillip Sevy

    22 min

  4. JAN 28

    New Star Trek Thoughts!

    Phillip and Daryl chat about the four Trek series put out by IDW- including the two that have wrapped up by now- as well as the new Starlet Academy show and the upcoming Voyager video game!

    35 min
  5. Quest for Quasar #2 with John from the Avenging Hour

    JAN 21

    Quest for Quasar #2 with John from the Avenging Hour

    John from the Avenging Hour joins us as we get part two of Quasar's origin story- where has he been the last few years?!?! Well, we have some answers for you! Episode art by Phillip Sevy!

    20 min

  6. JAN 14

    Alpha Flight 64-66

    We have reached the end of the Bill Mantlo's run and, along with that, the most unorthodox issue of the entire series!

    56 min
  7. Quest for Quasar #1 with Gregory Wright

    JAN 7

    Quest for Quasar #1 with Gregory Wright

    Are you ready to join the Quest for Quasar? We begin our journey through Mark Gruenwald's solo Quasar series by chatting with Gregory Wright, who was not only one of Mark's assistant editors, but also a personal friend. Jump in for an insightful chat about Mark and why he was drawn to the character of Quasar. Quasar Art by Phillip Sevy

    53 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    Star Trek: Early Voyages 7-9

    We kick off this episode with...Klingons...but it goes uphill from there! We end on an issue that may be Phillip's favorite of the series so far.

    44 min
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Join Daryl and Phillip (and their silent partners, bunnies Nick, Nora, Asta, and Clyde) as they review corners of the Marvel universe! Catch us weekly for coverage of Alpha Flight or Star Trek comics (or special bonus episodes!). Find us on Instagram @xfactorfilespodcast

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