S4 EP10: Could have just gone to Kaiser – A Review of the X-Men ’97 Animated Series pt.3

The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) continue their review of the return of the X-Men animated series, X-Men ’97. Tangents include the problematic mutant health insurance, misusing baby monitors, racist time traveling, and more.

Show Notes

🎙️ Episode Title: “They could have just gone to Kaiser”

📅 Release Date: Mutant Time (five weeks late)

🕒 Duration: 53 minutes

Episode 3: “Fire Made Flesh”

Jean’s Telepathic Headache: Jean Grey dives into her own mind, but it’s like navigating rush hour traffic in a psychic freeway. Fragments, memories, and a dash of existential crisis—welcome to Jean’s mental gridlock.
Beast’s DNA Detective Work: Beast whips out his mutant CSI kit and concludes that the Jean who’s been hanging with the X-Men is a clone. Jean’s reaction? She’s angrier than Magneto at a metal detector convention.
Goblin Queen Unleashed: The clone gets a makeover and a new name: Goblin Queen. Sinister’s behind it all, and he’s got a thing for baby Nathan. But hey, at least we know where the Goblin Queen shops—Villain Chic Boutique.
Team Hellfire: The X-Men descend into a demonic hellscape. Monsters, memories, and a giant sentinel—just another day at the office. Jean saves the day, but the Goblin Queen snatches Nathan and heads to Sinister’s lab. Cue dramatic music.

Episode 4: “Mojo’s Punk Rock Offer”

Punk Rock Mojo: Mojo struts in, offering Jubilee a chance to relive her best memories forever. Because nothing says “nostalgia” like neon hair, mosh pits, and questionable fashion choices.
Criminals vs. Punk Savior: A punk vigilante takes down some thugs. Mojo’s like, “Join my reality TV show!” Jubilee’s like, “Sure, as long as I get a backstage pass to the ’90s.”
Roberto’s Mom from Hell: Roberto and Jubilee’s horror movie night turns real. His mom’s face pops out of the TV, calling him a monster. Parental guilt level: 1000.
Mind-Bending Mojo: Mojo’s mojo messes with minds. The X-Men become demonic versions of themselves. Magneto’s window trick? Foiled. Cyclops apologizes mid-battle. Awkward.
Sinister Showdown: The Goblin Queen awaits, and Morph’s GPS points to Sinister’s lab. Can the X-Men stop the cloning chaos? Tune in next time for more mutant madness!

Remember, listeners, when life throws clones, demons, and punk rock memories your way, just channel your inner Wolverine and say, “Bub, let’s podcast!” 🤘🔥

EP.123 – Post Decpte-Con Catch Up – A Review of Comic-Con News 2026 – Tangential Giants Podcast

Kareem finally reconnects with Ken and Pat after missing their Comic‑Con panel, and the guys waste no time recapping how their talk on the downfall of billionaires in comics somehow turned into a crowd‑pleaser. Pat insists they were profound. Ken insists they were unhinged. Both are probably right.From there, the conversation swerves into the tall grass. The trio tries to figure out why Transformers actually transform, whether “Decepticons” is a name that should have been retired decades ago, and how to stitch G.I. Joe, Transformers, and the Fast and the Furious into one cinematic universe without breaking the laws of physics or taste.It is exactly the kind of episode where a simple Comic‑Con debrief becomes a dissertation on toy‑based geopolitics, automotive theology, and franchise chaos theory.Settle in. It gets weird fast.#TangentialGiants #ComicCon #Transformers #GIJoe #FastAndFurious #NerdCulture #PopCulturePodcast #GeekTalk #ComicBookLore #MovieUniverses #PodcastLife #FandomTalk #ToyLore #FranchiseChaos