The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) begin their review of the return of the X-Men animated series, X-Men ’97. Tangents include the validity of mob doctors for mutants, unexplainable fighting physics, Val Cooper conspiracy theories, Deadpool vs. Comic-Con, and more.
Show Notes
🎙️ Episode Title: “Uncle Tom Mutants”
📅 Release Date: Mutant Time (five weeks late)
🕒 Duration: 58 minutes
Show Notes:
- 00:00:00 – Intro
- Welcome back, X-Fans! Strap in as we teleport through the twists and turns of episode 2, where Magneto does more heavy lifting than Colossus on leg day.
- 00:02:30 – Magneto’s Heroic Feats
- A Ferris wheel rescue worthy of a theme park commercial. Is Magneto auditioning for the next Avenger or just flexing his magnetic charm?1
- 00:07:45 – Morlocks’ Dilemma
- The Morlocks face more drama than a daytime soap opera. Will Magneto’s plan for their safety turn into a vacation or an exile?1
- 00:12:50 – Trust Issues
- Cyclops has more trust issues than a cat at a dog show. Can Jean’s refusal to mind-read Magneto be the first step towards mutant harmony?1
- 00:17:20 – Rogue’s Confrontation
- Rogue and Magneto’s tense exchange—more loaded than Wolverine’s breakfast burrito. Will they reconcile or is it just another case of ‘gloves off’?1
- 00:22:35 – Trial and Turmoil
- Magneto’s trial at the UN—where justice meets reality TV. Will the world see a reformed villain or just another episode of courtroom drama?1
- 00:27:50 – Storm’s Power Outage
- Storm loses her powers and finds herself in an emotional hurricane. Is this the calm before the storm or just a chance for some personal growth?1
- 00:32:15 – Baby on Board
- Jean’s big news sends Wolverine sprinting faster than Quicksilver on a sugar rush. Will the new arrival be a bundle of joy or a bundle of powers?1
- 00:37:30 – X-Cutioner’s Entrance
- The X-Cutioner crashes the party with more gadgets than a Swiss Army knife. Is he here to stay or just a one-hit wonder?1
- 00:42:55 – Wrap-Up
- We close with our thoughts on about a Deadpool 3 release during Comic Con 2024.
Outro: That’s all for today’s episode, folks! Remember, in the world of X-Men, expect the unexpected—like finding out your podcast host might be a mutant too. Stay tuned, and keep those visors clear and claws sharp!
And there you have it, show notes that pack more punch than a Wolverine claw swipe. Get ready to tune in and turn up the volume for an episode that’s sure to be as electrifying as Storm’s weather forecast! 🎧⚡
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