Simply Amazing!

Guess who is officially a 90’s X-Men now?!?

It’s a great time to be a Nightcrawler fan - condolences to other character fans- because our boi is back and more swashbuckling than ever!

But what else is to come in X-Men '97? When is -insert name here- going to ever get it together???

Join Lisa and Lauren as they celebrate a pivotal moment for Kurt, talk some spoilers for X-Men ’97 Episode 6, speculate about the future of X-Men '97, and even play a fun X-Men team game!

X-Men 97 is on full cylinders and we are all crying in the club!! 

Tears of Joy or Misery? You tell us and we’ll tell you!!

Nightcrawler, Kurt himself, is FINALLY here and- well.. it’s hard not to spoil how wonderful it is!

Join Lisa and Lauren as they celebrate Kurt’s appearance in X-Men ’97, what it means to be a mutant, and the glory that is X-Men Animation!

THE X-MEN ARE BACK! AVENGERS, MOVE OVER!

X-Men '97 had its first 2 episodes release on Disney Plus and Lisa and Lauren have LOTS of feelings!

Kurt may not be there yet, but we know he's coming- and it's going to be epic!

Join Lisa and Lauren as they celebrate the X-Men, rejoice in their resurgence with general audiences, and get ready for more NIGHTCRAWLER too!

It’s been 100 episodes of Nightcrawler!! (plus some bonus eps). THANK YOU ALL!!

We are so excited to talk about these 100 great eps, and in addition to that, talk about another Simply Amazing Manifestation coming TRUE!!

That’s right- if you’ve seen it, you know who is writing Kurt soon, and you KNOW WE ARE EXCITED!!

Join us (Lisa and Lauren) as we chat about this uncanny new series coming up, who is writing it, and what we hope to see, as well as:

-Fave Kurt Panels/Moments

-YOUR fav Kurt panels/moments from Twitter

-1st time we ever saw Kurt

ANDDD Lauren has a HUGE and wild epiphany in the last ten minutes of the episode.. what could it be??

Join Lisa and Lauren as they (we… what is POV writing anyway) celebrate YOU and KURT!

Krakoa is burning down slowly and new X-Men teams are coming!

It was revealed in Women of Marvel #1 (2024) that a new X-men team with Nightcrawler, Wolverine (Logan), Gambit, and Rogue would appear soon and be led by Rogue!

All the things that could happen- Nightcrawler and Wolverine/Logan are besties (and to some, lovers/husbands), Gambit and Rogue are married, Nightcrawler and Gambit are brothers in law.. because Nightcrawler and Rogue are siblings!

Oh my goodness… what could happen? The possibilities are endless!!

Does this mean we will FINALLY get the Darkholme/Wagner family drama we’ve been wanting all together?? Will Mystique and Destiny appear?

Join Lisa and Lauren as they continue to *manifest*

Have you heard the great news? Nightcrawler’s parents, Mystique and Destiny, are getting MARRIED!!

..Well, they’ve been married.. but now we get to see it on the page!!!

Marvel has announced the release of X-Men: The Wedding Special #1, releasing in May 2024, as part of their Marvel Voices Pride line!

Join Lisa and Lauren as they talk about all their happy feelings about this… and maybe not-so-happy feelings??? What could they say this time…

When there isn’t a Kurt, there will be soon!!!

Lisa and Lauren are back to talk about the trailer that woke up ALL X-Men stans!

Where’s Kurt and when can we expect him in X-Men 97?

Is JEAN GREY ACTUALLY the one who is pregnant???

Will Mystique/Destiny be canonized in the show with Darkholme family moments?

Will Rogue’s dump truck be saved? (are we really talking about this??)

Tune in for all the chaos, including Lisa trying to get Lauren to watch Saltburn (if you don’t know, bless)

Well, when there isn’t a Kurt, there IS a Logan!

Lisa and Lauren are back to talk about the trailer that woke Marvel, MCU, and comic fans up! Much like the film advertised, this episode is rated R for ridiculous. Tune in for plenty of chaos, jokes, and rants!

Are you excited for the film? What did you love in the trailer? Let us know!!

Also let us know who is the TOP and BOTTOM! Not sure what we mean? check out the ep :)

Happy Valentines Day to ALL our SIMPLY AMAZING listeners!!! BAMF is how we say we love you!

Is it a clean slate for Nightcrawler at the beginning of the New Year??

Tune in as Lisa and Lauren talk about Uncanny Spider-Man #5- especially about Mystique and her orifices (iykyk), and plenty of things only half related, like Comixology and what their hopes for New Year Kurt are!!

Happy New Year to ALL our Simply Amazing listeners! #BAMFNation doesn’t exist without you. Thank you for being here for us and allowing us to be here for you

Yes, it’s finally time for a NEW Simply Amazing Holiday Special!

Happy Holidays to ALL our Simply Amazing listeners! #BAMFNation doesn’t exist without you.

Join Lisa and Lauren as they discuss the short Christmas story in Marvel Holiday Magazine (2010), a story that revolves around Nightcrawler as a Mall Elf helping reunite a family. It’s got everything: action, drama, love, and a whole lotta holiday vibes!

Lisa and Lauren are bringing the Kurt-energy back strong! As promised, they finally talk BARBIE the movie (2023), Barbie-Lore, how it connects to Kurt, and…

did they take a quiz to see which Barbie they are? And which Barbie KURT is??

Lisa and Lauren are back and are bringing chaos, courtesy of Reddit!

Do the more animalistic X-Men get the zoomies? Reddit asks the important questions, so team #SimplyAmazing is on the case!

But, hold on- is Kurt even considered “animalistic”? Is Kurt an animal? Which X-men would you love to see get the zoomies? TELL US!

It’s almost time for X-Men Blue Origins #1 and the finale of Uncanny Spider-Man!

Whose side is Silver Sable REALLY on? What the heck is with pizza guy and why does a Tony Stark bot want him so bad? Is this truly setting up the Simply Amazing Nightcrawler Manifestation we are all hoping for??

Tune in as Lisa and Lauren jump around alot because, let’s be real- we need X-Men Blue Origins #1 NOW!!!

Finally, Lauren stands trial for her BAMF Crime! 

What’s her problem with Kurt being German? How much does Lisa cancel her?

Furthermore, is Lisa truly innocent in this episode or is she off the walls again by the last few minutes?

Tune in as Lisa and Lauren delve into how Kurt’s German heritage came about for his character, how real world politics could have played into it, and how the new segment of the show “LAUREN CAN LEAVE” is gonna start (just kidding… or are they??)

To all that celebrate: Happy Thanksgiving! We are simply thankful for you all. We hope you stay safe!

It’s the sexiest issue yet (hide it from your kids) but Lisa has questions!! Will they all be answered?

Furthermore, Was Lauren wrong last episode???

Tune in as Kurt continues as the web-swinging, bamfy man we all know and love and Lisa and Lauren continue to be more chaotic than ever!

Lisa and Lauren also answer YOUR simply amazing questions from Twitter, such as what would the name of Kurt's nightclub be!! Shoutout to Jug and Craig!

Kurt is BACK as Spidey and that means some Spidey-Action, some Bamf-Action as always, some romance (ooooooo), and… some set-up for X-Men Blue: Origins #1???

Is Lisa and Lauren’s Simply Amazing Manifestation finally almost here??

Lisa and Lauren also answer YOUR simply amazing questions from Twitter!! Shoutout to John, Jug, and MysticalMe337!

“I’m going to eat my lobster and NOT believe in The Draco!” - Lisa 

The Spurrier trilogy continues! Not excited about it? Not to worry, Lisa and Lauren are here to tell you everything you need to and don’t need to know about Uncanny Spider-Man #1! Is it worth it? Is Kurt being more Kurt this time?

This issue has them asking many questions:

How long will Kurt be Spider-Man? Will he get to have a solid long-term relationship outside of his foster sister? How long does he get to be his swashbuckling self before it gets better or worse?

And how does this connect to Mystique and the upcoming solicited X-Men Blue #1 issue, that promises to re-write Kurt’s origin, including his parentage?? 

This episode goes from 0 to 1000 quick, so if you’ve missed those types of eps, this is for you!

Miss Lisa and Lauren recording more? They are doing the best they can, but if you want more, let them know!! Any and all motivation helps!!

@SimplyAmzingPod on Twitter/IG and @Simplyamazing.bsky.social on Bluesky!

WE’RE BACK! Tune in as Lisa and Lauren catch-up on what’s been going on the last month or so.

They’ve got everything - drama, laughs, inappropriate sex comments and jokes, sad as hell moments, but more than anything else- Simply Amazing energy and happiness about being BACK!

Now that we’re back, what do you want to hear us talk about? Uncanny Spider-Man? Fall of X? Ships we approve/disapprove of? Literally, anything else you can connect to Nightcrawler? Let us know! @simplyamzingpod on most social media!

We will be covering Uncanny Spider-Man, More Exiles, and even a Barbie Review soon! Also… AU Kurts we love/hate ;D

If you've been following Lisa and Lauren's coverage of EXILES (2001) starring Kurt's daughter Nocturne, then you know that the planet eater himself showed up recently-

so why not talk more about him, his (fake) internet blogging career, and shoutout celeb listener and Nightcrawler lover GAIL SIMONE?

If it connects back to Nightcrawler - Lisa and Lauren will do it!

Tune in for a silly live-reading of THE GALACTUS BLOG, one of the earliest published works by Gail Simone. It's hard to track down, as it was online only, but Google it and you may be able to work some wonders like Lisa did!

Would you like to see THE NIGHTCRAWLER BLOG? THE X-MEN BLOG? Let us know! @simplyamzingpod on most social media!

The Exiles are back and it's time for Nightcrawler's daughter's (Nocturne's) first heartbreak! (and Lauren's emotions being EXILED for the first time)

Lisa and Lauren read Exiles (2001) #9 and #10. Don't believe that all of Marvel's top franchises can come together in 1 non-event book in a well-written way? Look no further to be proven wrong!

Who all is in this issue? Do they defeat one of the greatest villains of all time? What's the tragedy that had Lauren screeching in agony?

What do you think of these issues? please let Lisa and Lauren know on Twitter: @Simplyamzingpod

Lisa has a CONTROVERSIAL and HOT TAKE this week for everyone- including Lauren!

Lisa claims there is 1 actor who, if this were 10+ years ago, could've been the PERFECT live-action Nightcrawler! But now, they never will be able to, because of how they are already attached to Marvel Films.

WHO.

IS,

IT?!?

Get Lauren's LIVE reaction and see if Lisa can justify herself- or does she need too?

What do you think of Lisa's take? Is her take valid? please let Lisa and Lauren know on Twitter: @Simplyamzingpod

Have you been wondering when the heck we are gonna read more about Nocturne? Guess what? We’re back with The Exiles! 

Lisa and Lauren read Exiles (2001) #7 and #8, and all in perfect timing- because this new arc involves THE SKRULLS! Secret Invasion anyone? More like Direct Invasion! (When you read #8, you’ll get it!)

But what’s this about Nocturne and her sexualization in the comics? Is it similar to how her father Nightcrawler is sexualized in the comics? Will Lauren stop thirsting over her? Do we finally have couples to root for? and how did they get even ******** to show up??

This issue also highlights #7 as a “‘nuff said” issue, a comic issue telling a story with NO words. No dialogue, narration- nothing!

What do you think of these issues? please let Lisa and Lauren know on Twitter: @Simplyamzingpod

This is a repost of Act 41, our Pride episode from 2022!

Our Name Sake, Our First PRIDE Episode!

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH, BAMFers!!

In honor of Pride month, Lisa and Lauren decided to sit and recap Amazing X-Men #13, an issue focused on Anole, Northstar, and Nightcrawler as they navigate a day at Jean Grey’s Institute for Higher Learning… and what it’s like to be both X-Men with physical differences and… gay!

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! (don't worry, we didn't forget a Pride episode this month ;D)

A CBR article was recently published detailing if/why Alan Cumming could or should return as Nightcrawler in Deadpool 3! If other X-Men cast members can, why can't he? Well...

Lisa and Lauren dive into whether this idea could work and whether or not it's a good idea! Also, they had no choice but to dive into Hugh Jackman because... talking about Kurt means bringing up Logan at some point, right?

Do you want Alan Cumming to return as Kurt? please let Lisa and Lauren know on Twitter: @Simplyamzingpod

YOU asked for it, #BamfNation! Lisa and Lauren delivered… very confused and trying their best!

Nightcrawlers #1-3 was part of the Sins of Sinister event, involving Mr. Sinister cloning and creating Chimera that have a large portion of Kurt aka Nightcrawler’s DNA. But is Mr. Sinister really the one pulling all the strings himself, or is someone else, maybe a Mother Righteous involved? 

Does anything in this mini-series make sense? If any of it makes sense to you, please let Lisa and Lauren know on Twitter: @Simplyamzingpod

Well, it happened.. and we need to talk about it. The Fall of X is coming and it's hitting Kurt like a ton of bricks.

How are we feeling about the issue paving the way for Uncanny Spider-Man? Why does Kurt make this huge decision? Was Mother Righteous a worthy villain?

And... WHERE IS KURT'S DICK?!

If you know where Kurt's dick is, or have feelings about Kurt, let us know our Simply Amazing #BamfNation on Twitter: @Simplyamzingpod

Join us as we read the 5th and 6th issues of the original Exiles series, which ran from 2001-2008 and had exactly 100 issues!

Why is the Hulk in an X-Men based story? Why isn't this the USA anymore? Tune in to find out where the Exiles are this time and why characters such as John Proudstar get the spotlight!

PS: Anyone else thirst over Apocalypse? Just Lauren? ...damn.

Want us to read more Exiles? Let us know our Simply Amazing #BamfNation on Twitter: @Simplyamzingpod

In this episode, Lisa and Lauren read Manifest Destiny Nightcrawler #1 (2009). Taking place shortly after the 2007 Nightcrawler series, Kurt didn't seem to have a "place" in X-Men comics back then- and writers and editorial knew it. Thus, they created this one-shot where Kurt leaves the X-Men and tries to find his purpose again.

Was this a good soul-searching one-shot for Kurt or a poor attempt? Did this issue have the impact it wanted to have? Tune in as Lisa and Lauren tell you everything you need to know (and everything you don't- they might have gone off the rails again)

We are BACK after a Simply Amazing break! While we are away, some of our Simply Amazing Manifestations were granted by Marvel Comics themselves! ...But were they what we wanted?

Tune in as we (Lisa and Lauren) chat about Nightcrawler becoming Spider-Man as solicited in the upcoming Uncanny Spider-Man #1, Az*zel being back (if you know, you know), and more!

Do you think the X-Books are losing their quality? Let us know, our Simply Amazing #BamfNation!

DON'T WORRY, NIGHTCRAWLER IS IN THIS ONE! #TailWatch2023 #Retractagate

What happens when the Exiles meet The X-Men during the ORIGINAL TRIAL OF THE PHOENIX?!?

What happens when Nocturne meets another version of her father, Nightcrawler?!

The stakes are never higher than EXILES!

Join us as we read the 3rd and 4th issues of the original Exiles series, which ran from 2001-2008 and had exactly 100 issues!

Want us to read more Exiles? Let us know our Simply Amazing #BamfNation on Twitter: @Simplyamzingpod

SHE DID IT, #BamfNation! Lisa FINALLY got Lauren to read EXILES!

Why are we reading Exiles from 2001? Because it's a series NOCTURNE, aka Nightcrawler's Daughter, was a HUGE part of!

Ever wonder what it would be like to jump between multiple X-Men realities and universes, each and every arc? With characters you can grow to love and potentially lose at any second? The stakes are never higher than EXILES!

Join us as we read the first 2 issues (arc) of the original Exiles series, which ran from 2001-2008 and had exactly 100 issues!

Want us to read more Exiles? Let us know our Simply Amazing #BamfNation on Twitter: @Simplyamzingpod

Have you ever wondered: why don't the X-Men have their own set of TV shows, both animated and live-action? 

Have you ever yearned to see the X-Men in more silly, humanly mundane environments?

Would YOU watch X-Men Reality Shows? Well, WE WOULD!

Join us as we (Lisa and Lauren) chat about some of our favorite X-Men Reality Show pitches- whether it's Krakoa 911, the Darkholmes family show, or the Immortal X-Men go Real Housewives! Of course, we also bring more chaos than we promise!

What X-Men Reality Shows would YOU like to see, our Simply Amazing #BamfNation?! Let us know on Twitter: @simplyamzingpod

Ever find yourself scrolling through Ao3, wondering when YOUR Kurt OTP will get a new fit for you to read? Us too!

But you already know OUR top ships- so this episode, we judge some of the top and most peculiar Kurt OTPs on Archive of Our Own!

How many fics exist of Kurt/Amanda? Kurt/Kitty? Kurt/Logan? And WHO did someone DARE pair him with???

What animated Disney Character did someone pair Kurt with, then remove the fic??

Tune in as Lisa and Lauren get into the thick of it! Ship your ship - within reason, our Simply Amazing #BamfNation!

Marvel commits not one, but TWO of their worst sins yet!

What in the world happens when Sinister takes over the X-men and therefore the world from within? Nothing good, we can tell you that!

Tune in as we chat about Sins of Sinister #1, moments we enjoyed in it (and hated), and how we manifested something AGAIN! We are 3/3 Simply AMAZING friends!

IT’S EPISODE 69!! YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS?? We’re talking THAT Sexy Kurt cover!

Which one, you ask? Of course, the iconic homoerotic one between Kurt and Logan, showing off Kurt’s bare glutes and tail! How did it get past Marvel Editorial? We don't know but we are SO grateful it did!

We also delve into the issue because, let’s be real, how many people have actually bought this issue to read it? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Join us as this episode gets 69 VERY quickly and we introduce our new band- LISA AND THE SNACK!

We finally made it! It’s the finale of the 2004 Nightcrawler Series!

Does Christine Palmer live? How the heck do they stop Hive, and who is the big villain at the end of the story? MCU fans, you may be pleased to see you’re right this time :P

WHERE’S OUR WAR, MARVEL?!? It’s been 20 YEARS!!

Join us as we continue to chat about Kurt, his many women, the soulsword, the supernatural war we never got, and don’t worry - Rachel Summers comes up again ;)

BRAD AND ROGER ARE BACK!!

Forget who they are? Don’t worry Simply Amazing viewers, we’ll remind you who they are, along with who Nightmare is-

you know, the guy Claremont originally wanted to be Kurt’s father when it couldn’t be Mystique? Whew… the TEA!

Join us as we continue to chat about Kurt, his past, and find out how easy it is to put swords places they don’t belong. Will Kurt and the team make it out alive? We’re not sure after that cliffhanger..

We are BACK with Nightcrawler (2004) Series, issues 7 and 8! We’re almost there, Bamf Nation! Only a few more till the final issue 12.

Don’t know about Kurt’s past before the X-Men? this is the perfect arch to jump in on! Learn all about his time in the circus, his adoptive mother Margali, and see the three women he had to choose from in 2004!

Logurt fans, this also has some treats for you :)

New Year, Same Simply Amazing Co-Hosts and Fun!

We are BACK, Bamf Nation! Where the heck have we been?? What do we think about the current X-Books and especially Legion of X? 

And what's coming up this year? more chaotic episodes? CON APPEARANCES?! We get into ALL the juicy deets just for you all! We've missed you so much and am so excited to be back to regularly posting!

Survived the holidays? Still with your family? Don't worry, we've got another perfect BAMF REWIND for you with a NEW INTRO!

a 6 minute one, at that! Enjoy

It’s that time of year and Simply Amazing has the perfect episode to listen to while you’re on your break, hiding from your visiting family members! Mason Williams, from Comics And Crosses, joined Lisa and Lauren to talk about Kurt and one of the most important things to him: Religion! What does it mean for Kurt to be so devoutly Christian? Why is this so important to his character? Also, what embarrassing moment did Lisa have growing up in her church? This episode has it all: serious, intense moments and only the silliness that Lisa and Lauren can bring!

A huge thanks to Mason for coming on! Check out his Youtube channel, Comics and Crosses, below for more!

I don't know about you all but December has been insane!!

That said, we wanted to still wish you a Bamfalicious 2022 Holiday season with an updated intro as we revisit our Holiday 2021 episode!

Missed the story of what went wrong in church for Lisa once? Want to revisit the glorious thought of Santa Kurt? JOIN US!

Happy Holidays from all of us here- never forget, you are SIMPLY AMAZING

What other episodes would you like to revisit? What are some of your favorites? Let us know on Twitter @SimplyAmzingpod!

“Even when I was a great detective, my love was always better than me”

The one where Lisa and Lauren are off the rails for the first 5 minutes, Lisa has to reign in Lauren, AND MARVEL CONFIRMS SIMPLY AMAZING CANON ACT 38! Mystique Sherlock and Destiny Irene Adler!

Give us their mystery book, Marvel!

Join us as we delve right into Mystique and Destiny’s past with Mr. Sinister, what their first meetings were like, and what the heck can we expect from the upcoming Sins of Sinister event!

It’s half read-through, half analyzing every bit of it and half screaming about __________! So have your copy ready to read along!

Content Warning: Mention of miscarriages and Amanda Mueller/The Black Womb Killer (Marvel Canon)

The one where we fact-check Marvel AND we announce our next SIMPLY AMAZING LIVE!

After meeting Lauren at Heroes Con 2022, a member of #BamfNation, Lance, reached out to us to talk about something heavy on his mind..

Why are there so many inconsistencies with Kurt’s origin? What are they and will they ever get “fixed”?

Of course, we HAD to bring Lance on!

What is Kurt’s Mutant Power? Teleportation? Wall crawling? Camouflaging in shadows? Fuzzy, blue fur?

How could Marvel ret-con the dreaded “The Draco”, aka The Malfoy? Is that the ONLY thing they should ret-con?

Tune in as Lance sets Lisa and Lauren’s sights on questions often puzzled, but rarely ever truly brought to the table!

Of course, chaos does happen towards the end, and maybe the “two penises” debacle gets brought up…

It may take 3 minutes for us to get to the bitchin, but don’t worry, we get to it BAMF NATION!

The previews for Legion of X #7 came out, the issue came out… and let’s just say we are NOT happy about it!

HORNS? Whose very un-Kurt-like idea was this?? and why does the Founder of a big Comic/Media site say they are gonna be permanent?

We’re losing #RealKurt again folks - can he be recovered??

Listen, we are a positive podcast, but…

Tune in as we bitch, complain, and remind you all that Simply Amazing Kurt does NOT belong with horns!

What do YOU think of Kurt, Legion of X, and him having horns? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @SimplyAmzingpod!

The FINAL issue of the latest event from Marvel, Judgment Day, is here!

Did this event stick its landing? Who became a celestial? WHAT HAPPENED TO THE KRAKOAN RESURRECTION PROTOCOLS? IS OUR BOI STILL THE HERO?

Tune in as we delve into this final issue and how this event turned out!

What do YOU think of this event? Was it worth it? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @SimplyAmzingpod!

The spooky season may be almost over, but our re-read isn’t! With that said, we are halfway through reading Nightcrawler (2004). Let’s continue reading more of Detective Kurt!

Will Kurt EVER stop being emo and blue-balling himself and all of us?

Oh, and what the heck is the actual case this issue? GHOSTS?

Tune in as we delve into issues 5 and 6 of this series and solve the case!

What do YOU think of this series? Have you read it? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @SimplyAmzingpod!

It’s finally here! the episode all about REAL KURT!

Mercury has been in retrograde for awhile and ruined our first recording, but don’t worry- we did it all again for you!

This episode is all about why Kurt is the BEST hero in comics! Don’t believe us? READ IMMORTAL X-MEN #7!

What did YOU think of this issue? What stood out the most to you? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @SimplyAmzingpod!