The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) wrap up their review of the Amazon hit series, Fallout as they cover the last episode and theories for the next season. Tangents include capitalism vs. science, CCH Pounder impressions, hoarders vs. nomads, and more.
Show Notes
Title: “Vault-Tec’s Dirty Secrets and Ghoul Family Reunions”
Introduction:
- Host: “Welcome, fellow survivors! Today, we’re unpacking the nuclear payload of the ‘Fallout’ Season 1 finale. I’m your host, Pip-Boy Pete, and remember: War. War never changes. But our opinions might.”
1. The Vault-Tec Revelation: Corporate Greed and Nukes Galore
- Lucy (Ella Purnell) finally confronts the truth: Vault-Tec is the puppet master pulling all the irradiated strings. They’re like the Illuminati, but with more radiation suits and fewer secret handshakes.
- Vault-Tec’s greatest hits: Assigning old executives as Overseers (because nothing says “leadership” like a combover and a radiation tan), destroying Shady Sands for supremacy (oops, sorry, not sorry), and possibly dropping the first bomb (because why settle for regular evil when you can go nuclear?).
- The Ghoul (played by the incomparable Walton Goggins) invites Lucy to “meet her makers.” Translation: Let’s dismantle Vault-Tec and find his long-lost ghoul family. Family reunions in the apocalypse—what could go wrong?
2. Anti-Capitalism, Slick World-Building, and Soul-Deadening Cynicism
- The show’s messaging: People who use war as a means to achieve their version of peace are evil. Vault-Tec, take a bow—you’re the poster child for corporate villainy.
- But wait, there’s a twist! In real life, governments and corporations finance murder and destruction, yet somehow justify it. Dissonance, anyone? Amazon, you’re having your cake and eating it too.
- Ben Travers (from IndieWire) nails it: “Fallout” is like a post-apocalyptic action movie with a side of existential crisis. If you can separate the slick world-building from the soul-deadening cynicism, it’s a wild ride. Otherwise, your basic goodwill might feel under attack. Pass the RadAway, please.
3. Characters Unite (Sort of), Maximus in the Brotherhood, and Revolution Brewing
- Maximus (Aaron Moten) straddles two worlds: Brotherhood hero and potential revolution leader. He’s like Batman with power armor—brooding, conflicted, and ready to punch injustice in the face.
- Lucy, Norm (Moises Arias), and Hank (Kyle McLachlan) share a disdain for Vault-Tec, but unity? Nah. It’s more like a dysfunctional post-apocalyptic family dinner. Pass the irradiated potatoes, Dad.
- Meanwhile, the Brotherhood still thinks Maximus is the bee’s knees for offing Moldaver. But will he lead the revolution from within? Or just keep collecting Brotherhood merit badges?
Conclusion:
- Host: “And that’s a wrap, wasteland wanderers! ‘Fallout’ Season 1 leaves us with more questions than a radroach in a riddle contest. Will Lucy dismantle Vault-Tec? Will Maximus lead the revolution? Will the Ghoul find his ghoul fam? Tune in next season, same irradiated channel, same post-apocalyptic time!”
Remember, dear listeners, when life gives you nuclear lemons, make a radioactive lemonade stand. And if you see a Deathclaw, just smile—it’s probably lonely. Until next time, stay witty, stay irradiated, and keep those Pip-Boys charged! 🎙️🔥
Super Woke or Super Broke – Tangential Giants Podcast
The Giants are back, and this week, Kareem, Ken, and Pat have dragged their long‑suffering friend Tim into the studio for an episode that immediately veers off the rails and never once apologizes for it.First up: Greg Cipes. Yes, that Greg Cipes. The crew dives into the swirling storm of his latest controversy, unpacking the spectacle, the fandom reactions, and the eternal question: why do celebrity statements always feel like they were drafted during a juice cleanse.Then the conversation takes a hard left turn into the Ouroboros of Terminator robots, a philosophical deep dive into what happens when killer machines start time‑looping themselves into existential burnout. Is Skynet okay. Should someone check on it. Does a T‑800 dream of electric therapy bills.And because no episode is complete without roasting a beloved icon, the Giants revisit Superman’s rookie mistakes, the early days when the world’s greatest hero was still figuring out how not to yeet cars into orbit or accidentally demolish small businesses while stopping purse snatchers.If you enjoy pop‑culture chaos, sci‑fi spirals, and four grown adults trying to out‑tangent each other, this episode is your new comfort noise.#tangentialgiants #podcastchaos #GregCipes #popculturedebate #TerminatorLore #SciFiNerds #TimeLoopTalk #SkynetSpirals #SupermanFails #RookieSupes #NerdCulture #geektalkph #comedypodcast #popculturepodcast #KareemKenPatTim
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