If you expected James Gunn’s Superman reboot to deliver a calm, measured reflection on truth, justice, and the American way, this episode will quickly correct that assumption. The Tangential Giants return with a discussion that is less a review and more a pop culture demolition derby.
When Winking Makes you Blind – Brainstorming Ideas for Comic-Con pt.2
In this episode, Kareem, Ken, and Pat crack open their Comic‑Con brainstorming notes and instantly detour into a three‑course tasting menu of pop‑culture absurdity: Disney’s pettiness, 90s cross‑media chaos, and the surprisingly rich military résumé of Bat Boy. It’s the kind of episode that starts with Comic‑Con planning and ends with a dissertation on anthropomorphic cryptids.
Capes, Chaos, and Collectables – Brainstorming Ideas for Comic-Con
This week, the crew sits down to review the content for their upcoming 2025 Comic‑Con panel. The goal was simple. Stay focused. Stay organized. Stay on topic. Naturally, none of that happened.
Fast, Furious, and Fragile Masculinity – A Review of Fate of the Furious pt.2
The only podcast willing to interrogate the real mysteries of modern cinema, such as why Dom races a flaming car through Havana like he is auditioning for a Fast and Furious stage musical, and why Cypher has a fully furnished sky bedroom on her hacker plane.
Nonsense Train to Nonsenseville – A Review of The Fate of the Furious pt.1
The Fast & Furious franchise isn’t just about NOS and neck-snapping physics anymore; it’s about shadowy cabals, hairstyle symbolism, and screenplay chaos.
Anti Hero Group Therapy Session – A Review of Thunderbolts pt.3
This episode of Tangential Giants dives into the MCU’s parenting crisis (seriously, who’s raising these kids?), the surprising power of therapy over explosions, and the narrative spaghetti that is Captain Marvel’s storyline.
Justice for Taskmaster – A Review of Thunderbolts pt.2
Today, we double down on tangents you didn’t know you needed: pitching dream cast replacements (because, yes, we have strong opinions on who should and shouldn’t be in this movie).
More Like The Trauma-bolts – A Review of Thunderbolts pt.1
Is therapy stronger than punches? Join Kareem, Ken, and Pat as they welcome back special guest Mayday for a three-part review of Marvel’s most streamlined story to date, Thunderbolts*. It’s an hour-long therapy session that starts with the strategic beating of a gorilla. We promise, no actual gorillas were hurt in the filming of this podcast.
Captain America still lacks leadership – A Review of Captain America: Brave New World pt.2
Ready for more Captain America: Brave New World chaos? Join Kareem, Ken, and Pat as they welcome back special guest Mayday for Part Two of their no-holds-barred review! This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a comedic intervention for the MCU.
The MCU’s Hulk Problem Continues – A Review of Captain America: Brave New World pt.1
The guys (Kareem, Ken, Pat) are joined by guest Mayday for another episode that goes completely off the rails in the best way possible! We had a plan. We had topics. We promptly threw all of that out the window to follow the sweet, sweet siren song of the tangent.
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